Wiki Tuawhitu (Week 7), Term 4 2025: Next week’s message from Jason Elder.
Friday 14 November 2025
Kia ora whānau
We have some exciting news. Last night, Stratford Primary School was awarded the prestigious Ngā Kura/School Award at the Blake Awards.
What are the Blake Awards?
For more than two decades, the Blake Awards have recognised New Zealander’s whose leadership has delivered impact across all walks of life. Now, as we step into our 21st year, the Blake Awards evolve to honour our history while reflecting the future.
From 2025, the Blake Awards will exclusively celebrate environmental leadership – recognising those individuals and groups whose work contributes meaningfully to environmental sustainability, conservation, and a better future for Aotearoa.
This award is for a school/kura making a significant impact with their delivery of environmental education.
Our current S.P.S Tui Leaders, Elliotte Chadwick and Neriah-Joy Te Kawa, as well as Marlene Lewis represented Stratford Primary School with the support of the school Leadership Team and whānau. This award is dedicated to all the past and present S.P.S Tui Leaders, members, as well as whānau, staff and tamariki who have all contributed towards our unique school environment. Special mention must go to Marlene for her leadership, vision and passion in supporting our tamariki over many years.
Neriah-Joy Te Kawa, Mr Elder and Elliotte Chadwick before the Blake Awards event.
Camp Meeting for Parent Helpers in 2026:
When: Tuesday 18 November
Where: Stratford Primary School Staffroom
Time: 4.30pm
Who: Any parents who would like to be considered for the Year 5-6 and Year 7-8 Camps in Term 1, 2026 need to attend this meeting.
Note: Whānau who have already attended a camp and/or camp meeting this year do not need to attend.
Community Consultation:
We are halfway towards our goal of 200 parents who have completed the Community Survey. As a school, we value the input of whānau around the future direction of our school. A short survey has been designed to gather further parent feedback. We are aiming for over 200 responses from whānau. Click here to complete the short survey around Health Education and how well we keep your ākonga safe at school.
Week 7, Term 4: Monday 17 to Friday 21 November
# Monday 17 November: Road Patrol Training Day.
# Tuesday 18 November: Swimming – Year 1-4; Road Patrollers day out from 10.30am; Board Meeting at 5pm.
# Wednesday 19 November: Swimming – Year 5-8.
# Thursday 20 November: Kapa Haka; Yr 7-8 Intermediate Athletics Champs (Selected ākonga).
# Friday 21 November: Assembly at 9.15am, all whānau are welcome to attend; Year 7-8 Triathlon.
Important Links:
# Touch at SPS
# 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