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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, 17th November 2020
Wednesday, 18th November 2020
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.
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!
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.
We plan to hold our Athletics days on our school field on the following dates (please note these may be subject to change).
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
Wearing a sun hat during Term 4 is compulsory . Hats are available to purchase from the office for $12.50. EFTPOS available.
Click here for Term 4 menu
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.