Wiki Tuarima (Week 5), Term 4, 2026: Next week’s message from Jason Elder.
Friday 6 November 2026
Kia ora whānau
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Have you expressed an interest in attending the Year 7-8 Camp in 2027?
In Term 1, the Year 7-8 Team will be heading to Turangi near Lake Taupo. The dates for this camp are:
- Tuesday 16 February to Friday 19 February.
Whānau will be selected by the EOTC Leadership Team based on set criteria. If you wish to be considered for this camp, you must attend one of the up and coming Camp Meetings. All selected parents must be police vetted.
Scheduled Camp Meetings for later this term:
- Wednesday 18 November in the Staffroom – 9am; 3.15pm or 5.15pm.
- Wednesday 25 November in the Staffroom – 9am; 3.15pm or 5.15pm.
Agenda:
- Details about the camps
- What parent skills we require for the camps
- Parents then complete the EOTC Volunteer Form and Police Vet if needed.
In Term 3, the Year 5-6 Team will be visiting Topec for two full days of activities. They will not stay overnight for this camp. The dates for this camp are:
- Monday 20 September and Tuesday 21 September – two classes to be confirmed.
- Thursday 23 September and Friday 24 September – two classes to be confirmed.
More information will be shared next year for the Year 5-6 Camp Week.
What is happening next week?
- Monday 9 November: SENCO/Learning I.E.Ps – Year 7-8; Te Reo Māori Online; Swimming Year 5-8.
- Tuesday 10 November: SENCO/Learning I.E.Ps – Year 1-6; Swimming Year 1-4; Huranga Whānui – Digital Design and Visual Art.
- Wednesday 11 November: Huranga Whānui – Digital Design and Visual Art.
- Thursday 12 November: Room 11 – Town Library; Kapa Haka; Sport Taranaki; Taranaki Basketball – Year 5-6; Teachers v Year 8’s – Netball.
- Friday 13 November: Assembly at 9.15am – All whānau are welcome to attend. Stratford High School Orientation Day.
Key Future Dates Term 4
- Christmas Parade – Friday 27 November.
- Swimming Sports: Friday 4 December – Year 5-8.
- Senior Social: Thursday 10 December – Year 7-8.
- Home and School Colour Run Fundraiser – Friday 11 December.
- Big Day Out – Year 7-8: Monday 14 December.
- Leavers Assembly: Tuesday 15 December. Be seated in the hall by 12.45pm.
- Final Assembly: Wednesday 16 December at 11.00am.
- Final School Day: Wednesday 16 December at 12.00pm.
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