Stratford Primary School (SPS) is a Full Primary (Yr 1-8) situated in attractive, extensive and well maintained grounds. This includes a beehive, chicken coop, fruit trees, class gardens, composting areas and attractive artwork.The school is a Green-Gold Enviroschool, where sustainability is woven throughout our daily actions. We are responsible for the waste we create and aim at reducing, reusing, and recycling. Students also enjoy a range of play opportunities using sports fields and quality playground facilities.
The school roll is approximately between 410-450 students, with one third of students identifying as Māori. Other ethnic groups include New Zealand European (65%), Pasifika, Asian, Middle East, and European. There are 17 classrooms. 5 in the Junior School (Yr 1-2), and 4 classrooms in each of the other teams (Yr 3-4, Yr 5-6 and Yr 7-8). Over 50 staff are employed to support students with their education, which includes many teacher aides and support programmes to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed at SPS.
The school offers students with a range of sporting, academic and cultural experiences. All students participate in Kapa Haka. SPS Tikanga is evident in classroom and around the school. The staff and students are also developing their capability to speak Te Reo Māori.
Students enjoy a positive, safe environment conducive to learning, where success is celebrated. Students feel a sense of belonging and family. They have strong, respectful relationships with their teachers and peers. Senior students are also offered different leadership opportunities.
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