Wiki Tuawhā (Week 5), Term 3 2024: Next week’s message from Jason Elder

Friday 16 August 2024

Tēnā Koutou Katoa

Well done to our Olympic Champions. Our Year 5-6 Rugby and Netball Teams both won the large schools competition in New Plymouth, which is a significant achievement. A massive thank you to our wonderful Sports Coordinator, teachers who coached and parents for their fantastic support. Scores were:
– Rugby: S.P.S 77 – 22 won against Puketapu School.
– Netball: S.P.S 10 – 6 won against Puketapu School.

We are also super proud of McKenzie Reed (Year 8) who won the Taranaki Schools Upcycling Competition. Judges were blown away by her attention to detail, planning and craft. Ki runga rawa McKenzie. 

Our Year 7-8 ākonga had another cool week exploring different learning opportunities through the Technology and Arts Programme. A massive thank you to the team that made this happen. 

Next week, we have photos on Tuesday and Thursday. See below for details. 

There has been a lot of sickness around the community over the last month. Many people are taking time to recover from their illness. Let us all be extra cautious by looking after yourselves over the next month. 

On Thursday 12 September, we welcome all whānau to come into school to connect and celebrate the start of the Bookfair. Save this date. Free coffees will be on offer for whānau from around 8.30 – 9am. 

Week 5: Monday 19 August to Friday 23 August
# Tuesday 20 August: Class and Individual Photos
# Wednesday 21 August:Year 7-8 Sports Tournament (Hawera)
# Thursday 22 August: Sports and Cultural Photos; Kapa Haka. 
# Friday 23 August: Assembly at 9.15am (All whānau are welcome to attend); Manukorihi Sports Exchange at home (Year 7-8). 

Important Links:
# Winter Sports
# Food in School: KDJ Menu
# 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