Update 13

15th October 2020

Kia ora whānau,

It is hard to believe we are at the end of week 1 of Term 4, this year has certainly raced by!

What a first week it has been!!

We are delighted to share that late yesterday, we received the final sign off from Auckland Council and the Ministry of Education. Our Year 7/8 learners are settling into the new building. Hub 5 are now in Hub 8, Hub 6 are in Hub 9 and Hub Koru are settled in Hub 5/6.

You will now find the admin staff in the new admin office.

A heartfelt thank you to our whānau, learners and staff for the mahi you put into making the move a success this week, everyone bringing their best together.

Ngā mihi

Sarah and The Stonefields School Team

Dawn Blessing

We are always very grateful for the support and hospitality that Kaumatua Tautoko, or Papa Big as he is known to us, gives through rich, cultural celebrations and blessings. Tautoko was joined by Paora, both conducting the dawn blessing of our new spaces, it was a beautiful and moving ceremony. Thank you to the whānau, our staff and our tamariki who joined us. We hope you enjoy the video of some of the highlights from the morning.

Car Park Barrier Arms

As of Monday, 19th October, the entry and exit barrier arms of our staff car park will be operating. If you are visiting the school during school hours and need to access the staff car park, please use the intercom and the admin staff will assist you.

Please take note it is one way in and one way out.

School Photos

Tuesday, 17th November 2020

Portrait and Hub Photos

Wednesday, 18th November 2020

Kapa Haka, Netball Teams and Sibling Photos

A schedule of photo times will be sent to coaches and managers should you wish to join your teams for their team photo.

As soon as we receive the form for sibling photos from PhotoLife, we will share this with you.

Staff News

We are delighted to announce that Nardia Turner and Jane Norman from Hub 5 are both expecting their first child in February and March 2021 .

We are thrilled for both Nardia and Jane and wish them all the very best while they wait for their bundle to arrive!

Learner Activities Before School, Break Times and After School

Click here to view the activities that will be running during Term 4. We encourage your child to get involved with as many activities as they would like.

Sport

Save the Date - Athletics

We plan to hold our Athletics days on our school field on the following dates (please note these may be subject to change).

Yr 0 - 2: Friday 27th November
Yr 3 - 4: Monday 23rd November
Yr 5 - 6: Friday 20th November
Yr 7 - 8: Monday 16th November

More information can be found on the Sports website here. This website will be updated as new information is received from sports organisations and providers.

Netball 2021

Looking forward to 2021, we hope to see netball continue to grow at Stonefields School. In order to facilitate this, we would like to establish a netball committee to work alongside the school. This will be made up of 4 parents who coordinate registrations and teams, take care of the netball admin, distribute netball kit and assisting with the netball muster day.

If you are keen to be involved, please email lynnk@stonefields.school.nz

Student Initiative

Donations will be collected from the hubs

Ultimate Paw Drive

A group of Hub 10 learners are hosting Stonefields School’s first-ever, Ultimate Paw Drive! A week of fundraising for Paw Kitties, Nine Lives Orphanage and the SPCA.

Tuesday, 27th October - Friday 30th October

"We are doing this because we love animals and we don’t want to see them out on the street, homeless and starving. We would like to see them in a loving home, well-fed and sleeping on a bed."

Donate towels, sheets, blankets and Chef kitten food (it is best for cats’ and kittens’ digestion). We also welcome monetary donations to pay for medication.

The more items you donate, the more chances you have of winning! E.g. Donate two items, that’s two tickets in the draw!

Juicies

From Tuesday, 20th October, our Year 7/8 learners will be selling juicies from the hall kitchen at lunchtime.

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Cost: $2 each

All money raised will go towards camp costs.

Community Notices

Please take the time to click on our community notices. This section holds information on what is going on in and around our community, outside of school activities. New notices have recently been added and the section is updated on a regular basis.

Second Hand Uniform Shop

Tuesday, 20th October 2020

Time: 2.30pm - 3.15pm

Where: Hall

Donations of pre-loved uniform items are gratefully accepted throughout the year and can be dropped off at the school office.

Term Dates 2021

3 February - 16 April
3 May - 9 July
26 July - 1 October
18 October - 15 December

Sun Hats

Wearing a sun hat during Term 4 is compulsory . Hats are available to purchase from the office for $12.50. EFTPOS available.

EZ Lunch Menu

Click here for Term 4 menu

Nigel Latta on Anxiety

Whether you’re a parent with young children or teenagers, or just trying to deal with the unprecedented uncertainty of the times we all find ourselves living in, we could all probably do with some pointers on how to manage our wellbeing. In this entertaining evening, Nigel will explore how COVID-19 has impacted all of our lives, young and old, and share some strategies for managing and coping with stress and anxiety. This is an evening that will be appropriate for all ages.

Date: Tuesday 10th November
Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Location: Westlake Boys High School, Forrest Hill, Auckland
Early bird tickets are on sale now: $25 + fees, a saving of 10% off the standard ticket price
More information can be found here: www.kenziesgift.com

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