Wiki Tuawaru (Week 8), Term 3, 2026: Next week’s message from Jason Elder.
Friday 4 September 2026
Kia ora whānau
Click here to read the latest school newsletter.
School Lunches Update
This is the link to the school lunch collective where parents can view the menu/meals. https://www.schoollunchcollective.co.nz/our-food
Compass has advised us that students are allowed to take home the meal they do not eat here at school. For food health and safety the meal MUST be consumed that same day. Compass and the school accept no liability for meals consumed outside this time period.
Wearable World – Presented by the Year 7-8 Syndicate:
Year 7–8 ākonga will be showcasing their Wearable Arts designs. See the attached flyer for further details, as well as the message on the School App.
What is happening next week?
- Monday 7 September: Te Reo Māori Online.
- Tuesday 8 September: Huranga Whānui – Food Tech, Dance and Photo Animation.
- Wednesday 9 September: Huranga Whānui – Food Tech, Dance and Photo Animation; Central Cross Country.
- Thursday 10 September: Kapa Haka.
- Friday 11 September: Assembly at 9.15am – all whānau are welcome to attend.
Key Future Dates for Term 3
- Friday 25 September: Last day of Term 3. School finishes at 2.35pm. End of the Winter Hours.
- Monday 12 October – Summer Term begins: School will now finish at 2.55pm for all of Term 4, 2026.
Important Information
- School Calendar: SPS School Calendar
- Staff contact emails
- Enrolment for Out of Zone Students
- Notices/Team Newsletters/School Bank Details/How to use the School App
- School Newsletters
- Stationery Lists
- Student absences (Freephone): 0800 000 352
Ngā mihi nui
Jason Elder
Principal
Stratford Primary School
