Wiki Tuaiwa (Week 9), Term 1, 2026: Next week’s message from Jason Elder.

Friday 27 March 2026

Kia ora whānau

Unfortunately, we have had to postpone Whānau Day due to the upcoming weather. We will look to reschedule this early next term.

Whānau can hold onto their tokens if they intend to attend the rescheduled day, or alternatively return them to the office.

Weather permitting, we will aim to hold Whānau Day on the first fine Friday in Term 2.

STRATFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL Year 5 – 8

Ākonga / Student Led Learning Conference 1 April 2026

How to book your time: The website address is
www.schoolinterviews.co.nz.

Simply enter the event code which is jtjzz and press “Go”.
You will be guided through three simple steps; a confirmation email will be sent to you.

Remember:

  • This year we are running the process a little bit differently to other years.
  • We will have groups of 5 parents and students at each timeslot.
  • You are allocated in a group for a 30 minute interview which will be led by your tamariki regarding their learning up until now.
  • Interviews are allocated on a first in, first served basis so you are more likely to get your favourite time if you book early!
  • If you are unable to attend an interview that has been booked, please ring the school office to inform us as soon as you know.
  • Note these interviews are for Years 5 – 8 ākonga only.

What is happening next week

  • Wednesday 1 April: School will finish at 2pm; Learning Conferences for Year 5-8 will start after school from 2.15 – 6.15pm. See below for suggested questions parents can ask their tamariki. If you are unable to collect your child at 2pm, please contact the office so we can make arrangements for them until 2.55pm
  • Thursday 2 April: Assembly at 9.15am – all whānau are welcome to attend; Kapa Haka from 11.30am, School finishes at 2.55pm (End of Term 1). 

Winter Term Starts Next Term:

Next term, school will continue to start at the same time (8.45am). However, during Terms 2 and 3, school will finish earlier at 2.35pm due to the colder winter weather.

Key dates:

  • Thursday 2 April: End of Term 1
  • Monday 20 April: Term 2 begins
  • Monday 27 April: ANZAC Day observed
  • Friday 29 May: Mathematics Teachers Only Day
  • Monday 1 June: King’s Birthday.


Paper Road: The road between the Junior Block and the Swimming Pool is jointly owned by the school and the Stratford District Council. This road is reserved for council staff, school staff, and whānau who hold a valid car park pass. The Principal issues passes to whānau who require assistance and/or whose tamariki have complex needs. All other whānau are not permitted to drive or park on this road. If a parent continues to drive or park on this road without authorisation, the school may issue a trespass notice. As a community, we all share responsibility for keeping our tamariki safe and modelling manaakitanga at all times.

Term Times:

  • Winter Term Hours: Term 2 and 3 – School will finish at 2.35pm. If you cannot pick your tamariki up at this time, contact the school office to book them into the Late Bus Classroom, which goes from 2.35 – 2.55pm.
  • School Calendar: SPS School Calendar

Important Links: – click the links below

Ngā Mihi
Jason Elder
Principal
Stratford Primary School