Wiki Tuatoru (Week 3), Term 3, 2026: Next week’s message from Jason Elder.

Friday 31 July 2026

Kia ora whānau

Thank you to the many whānau who attended yesterday’s Whakapiri Morning. It was wonderful to see so many grandparents join us despite the weather.

Our Book Fair had an outstanding day, with sales doubling from $3,000 to over $6,000 – ki runga rawa! Every dollar raised from the Book Fair goes directly towards purchasing new books for our school library, so thank you for your incredible support.

Yesterday also marked the first round of our parent-teacher interviews. Around 170 whānau met with their child’s classroom teacher to discuss their learning and progress. We have another round of interviews scheduled for next Thursday. If you have not yet booked a time, please do so online or contact your child’s classroom teacher to arrange a suitable time.

All the best to our Year 5-6 Rugby Team who have the final next Friday, where their unbeaten season goes on the line. 

Parent Interviews: Year 1-8

When: Thursday 6 August from 2.15pm (See the newsletter for Booking Details). 

School will finish at 2.00pm on this day. Tamariki can be supervised from 2.00 – 2.35pm if whānau have work commitments. Contact your child’s classroom teacher to book supervision. 

Chicken Pox is out in the community

Chicken Pox is highly contagious, please ensure you keep your sick child at home. All blisters should have dried up and crusted over in order for your child to return to school. We would appreciate you keeping your sick child at home, as we do not want to spread chicken pox to other students and staff.  Please remember to ring the school or send an absentee message via the School App if your child is absent.Should you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your medical professional.

Stratford High Interviews: Year 8 Enrolment Interviews for 2027

When: 

  • Monday 24 August from 10.00am until 2.00pm.
  • Tuesday 25 August from 10.00am until 12.30pm.

What to bring: Birth certificate and complete the online enrolment form. 

Online Enrolment Form: Click here

How to book: Go to schoolinterviews.co.nz, enter the code 77xgv, choose one of four representatives.  Note that each interview is for 30 minutes.

If you need to cancel or reschedule please ring the Stratford Primary School office.

What is happening next week?

  • Monday 3 August: Alternate Energy Roadshow – Year 3-4; Te Reo Māori online starts for selected tamariki.
  • Tuesday 4 August: Huranga Whānau – Food Tech, Dance and Photo Animation; Year 7-8 Rippa Finals in NP.
  • Wednesday 5 August: Huranga Whānau – Food Tech, Dance and Photo Animation; Book Fair ends.
  • Thursday 6 August: Kapa Haka; School finishes at 2pm; Parent Interviews start at 2.15pm; Ākonga Council.
  • Friday 7 August: Assembly at 9.15am – all whānau are welcome to attend; Fundraiser event from the Ākonga Council; IVHQ Volunteer Day; Year 5-6 Rugby Final; Jesse Hereora Fundraiser. 

Key Future Dates for Term 3

  • Thursday 6 August: School finishes at 2pm, followed by Parent Interviews. 
  • Monday 31 August: Teachers Only Day. 
  • Friday 25 September: Last day of Term 3. School finishes at 2.35pm. End of the Winter Hours. 

Important Information

Ngā mihi nui


Jason Elder
Principal
Stratford Primary School