Friday 1 November 2024

Tēnā Koutou Katoa

Click here to view the latest School Newsletter. 

Short survey: 124 surveys have been completed –> Goal = 200+
As a school, we value the input of whānau around the future direction of our school. This short survey is designed to gather further parent feedback. Once over 200 surveys have been completed, all tamariki will receive an ice block from Mr Elder. Last year, we had nearly 240 whānau complete the survey. At the time of writing this message we have had 124 completed surveys. 

Click here to complete the survey. 

Production Reminders:
Our Year 7 and 8 Production is Moana Junior.  Everyone has been super busy.  We are excited for you to come and watch.

Performances are on the following days; Wednesday 6 November 2024 at 6.30pm, Thursday 7 November 2024 at 1pm and at 6.30pm.  Please be seated early as the shows start promptly.

Tickets are $8.00 each, tickets are now open for everyone to purchase as they require.  Get in quickly to guarantee your seats.

Note:- Your programme is your ticket, please bring it with you to the school hall.
Staff Updates for 2025:
Congratulations to Mr Finn Zeylemaker who has been appointed to a position at Frankley School in New Plymouth. On behalf of the community, I would like to thank him for his contribution over the last three years. As mentioned last week, Miss Angela Chubb will be joining the SPS Team in 2025, where she will be teaching in the Year 7-8 Team. 

Year 7-8 Camp to Forest Lakes in 2025:  Last chance to be a Parent Helper
We are holding Parent Meetings to go over the expectations for next year’s camps. Parents need to attend to be considered as a Parent Volunteer. Parents can choose which meeting to attend. Tuesday 5 November: Time: 8.30am, 3pm or 5.30pm Where: Staffroom.

Please note
 Thursday was the day listed in the newsletter, this is incorrect. We look forward to seeing you at the meetings on Tuesday 5 November 2024 at the times listed above.

Week 4, Term 4: Monday 4 November to Friday 8 November
# Tuesday 5 November: Cricket Yr 0-4; Road Patroller Reward Day; Parent Camp Meetings (Yr 7-8 for 2025).
# Wednesday 6 November: Swimming (Yr 5-8); Production – Evening Performance from 6.30 – 7.30pm.
# Thursday 7 November: Swimming (Yr 1-4); Production – Matinee Performance 1 – 2pm; Evening Performance from 6.30 – 7.30pm.
# Friday 8 November: Assembly at 9.15am (All whānau are welcome to attend); SHS Transition for some SPS ākonga.

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Enrolment for Out of Zone Students
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Ngā Mihi

Jason Elder
Principal
Stratford Primary School