Kia Ora Whānau,
Stratford Primary School has a proud history of providing quality education for tamariki in the Stratford area. Positive community support is a strength, while there has always been a strong sense of traditional pride in the school’s achievements over time. I look forward to continue to work with whānau and staff to support all ākonga to AIM High and ‘be the best they can be’.
My advice to whānau is to work in partnership with teachers to provide the best education for your tamariki. Ākonga need adults to be at their best to support them.
Partners in learning: Helping your child do well at school
You know your tamariki better than anyone, including their strengths and weaknesses, their interests and talents, and what works for them. You are the most important out-of-school influence on your child’s educational success. Your child’s teacher is the most important in-school influence on your child’s educational success. They will take the time to know your child – what they are interested in and how they like to learn.
Your child is more likely to make progress and succeed when you, your child and their teachers:
- work together in a way that is focused on learning
- share information and expertise
- acknowledge, understand and celebrate similarities and differences.
A child who does well at school and learns a range of skills both in and out of school will have more opportunities and choices in life. Many tamariki will need extra help at some time during school. Children who need extra help with their learning will benefit even more from extra encouragement and help at home (Source: https://www.ero.govt.nz/)
Ngā Mihi
Jason Elder
Principal
Stratford Primary School