Wiki Tuawhetū (Week 7), Term 3 2025: Next week’s message from Jason Elder
Thursday 21 August 2025
Kia ora whānau
A friendly reminder that there will be no school tomorrow (Friday 22 August). This is because staff will be undertaking professional development for the new Mathematics Curriculum. This is a Ministry of Education approved Teachers Only Day.
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.
School will finish at 2.00pm on Thursday 28 August due to the Teachers and Support Staff Paid Union Meetings: Teachers and Support Staff are currently in negotiations with the Government.
– We will adjust our breaktimes so tamariki still receive 2 hours of learning before and after 12.00pm.
– A number of teachers and support staff will leave school at 1.25pm to attend the meeting at Avon School.
– We will have a skeleton crew of teachers supporting tamariki until 2.00pm.
– If whānau cannot collect their tamariki at 2.00pm, they will be supervised in Room 13.
– The late bus will continue as per normal except it will be located in Room 13.
Daffodil Day: Friday 29 August
Stratford Primary School will be supporting Daffodil Day on Friday 29 August. All tamariki are encouraged to dress up in as much yellow as they can, while bringing along a gold coin donation for this great cause. The Ākonga Council will also share further details about the day closer to the time.
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.
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.
Week 7, Term 3: Monday 25 to Friday 29 August
# Tuesday 26 August: Seasons for Growth; EPRO8 Competition in the Hall.
# Wednesday 27 August: Ākonga Council Hui; EPRO8 Competition in the Hall; Yr 7-8 Speaker: Kim from Zespri.
# Thursday 28 August: Kapa Haka; Sport Taranaki working with Year 5-6; EPRO8 Competition in the Hall; School closes at 2.00pm for the combined Support Staff and Teacher Paid Union Meetings.
# Friday 29 August: Assembly at 9.15am, all whānau are welcome to attend; Daffodil Day.
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