Wiki Tuarima (Week 5), Term 1 2025: Next week’s message from Jason Elder.
Friday 21 February 2025
Kia ora whānau
Our Year 7-8 ākonga have had a wonderful time on camp at Forest Lakes:
Part of the week involved travelling to Wellington to visit Te Papa, competing in an amazing race across the city and then visiting Parliament. On Tuesday, Room 1 and Room 4 were able to witness a lively debate amongst the parties, which was certainly entertaining. The highlight for many was when they received a wave from the Prime Minister, Christopher Luxton. A huge thank you to the many staff and parents who supported this camp.
Next week Wednesday evening, our talented Swimming Team will compete for the Turnbull Cup:
This is a traditional event. Our top swimmers will compete individually before the team tries to retain the Turnbull Cup, which is the trophy for the best large school relay team. They will also compete for the Centennial Cup for the overall best relay team against all the schools. All the best to our swimming team.
We are holding our own Weetbix TRYathlon on Thursday 6th March:
Below are some important details you need to know: THE COURSE: Children will start the event at the pool, where the children will swim varying widths/lengths (depending on age or ability). From here they will get out of the pool and complete a run which will take them to school. They will then collect their bikes or scooters. Children will complete the TRYathlon by either cycling or scootering around the school, finishing off with a run onto the top field and through the finish line where they will be presented with a medal. For more information including Youtube videos of the course, go to https://stratfordprimary.school.nz/aim-high-3/sps-weet-bix-kids-tryathlon/
Teachers Only Day – Friday 7 March – No school:
A friendly reminder that we have no school on Friday 7 March. All the Primary and Secondary Schools in the Inglewood and Stratford area will be coming together for professional development.
Week 5: Monday 24 February to Friday 28 February
# Tuesday 25 February: Turnbull Cup Swimming Practice.
# Wednesday 26 February: Out of Zone Enrolments due for Term 2; Turnbull Cup Swimming Finals from 6pm at Wai o Rua Stratford Aquatic Centre.
# Friday 21 February: Assembly at 9.15am, all whānau are welcome to attend.
Important Links:
# Touch at SPS
# SPS Tryathlon (Yr 1-6)
# Staff contact emails
# Enrolment for Out of Zone Students
# Notices/Team Newsletters/School Bank Details/How to use the School App
# School Newsletters
# School 0800 Number: 0800-000-352
Ngā Mihi
Jason Elder
Principal
Stratford Primary School