Wiki Tuawaru (Week 8), Term 3 2025: Next week’s message from Jason Elder
Friday 29 August 2025
Kia ora whānau
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Board Elections:
Whānau have until Wednesday 10 of September to cast their vote for the five Board representatives. To cast your vote simply complete the paper copy and return to the office in the envelope supplied. All our tamariki are hoping at least 150 parents cast their vote.
Whakapiri Morning and Book Fair Opening (Week 8, Term 3):
When: Thursday 4 September Time: 8.45am; Grab a coffee outside the hall and then find a seat inside. Start time: Just after 9.00am.
# All whānau, including grandparents and other relatives are invited to the opening at 9.00am. Free coffee and nibbles will be available before this, these are kindly being supplied by Ink Pot Cafe. Our Kapa Haka Roopu will open the Whakapiri Morning, followed by a mihi from Mr Elder and a slideshow. Whānau will then be able to visit classes and the Book Fair with their tamariki.
Week 8, Term 3: Monday 1 to Friday 5 September
# Monday 1 September: Dance Expo Practice at the theatre (Yr 3-8)
# Tuesday 2 September: Dance Expo Practice at the theatre (Yr 3-8)
# Wednesday 3 September: Central Cross Country
# Thursday 4 September: Whakapiri Morning and Opening of the Bookfair; Kapa Haka
# Friday 5 September: Assembly at 9.15am, all whānau are welcome to attend; Year 1-2 Performing their dances live in the Hall from 1.45pm – all Year 1-2 whānau are welcome to come and watch.
Part Time Cleaner at Stratford Primary School:
We are looking for a reliable, hard working part time cleaner. The hours will be confirmed upon appointment. Cleaning normally starts straight after school during the school terms and for one week in each school holiday period. If you are interested, please contact the Office Manager, Janine Gibbons.
Reminders:
# Winter Term Hours (Term 3): 8.45am to 2.35pm.
# Summer Term Hours (Term 4): 8.45am to 2.55pm.
Important Links:
# 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
# School 0800 Number: 0800-000-352
Ngā Mihi
Jason Elder
Principal
Stratford Primary School