Tēnā koutou,

It is hard to believe we have reached the end of the 2020 school year. This is our last communication update for the year and I know our learners and staff are looking forward to a break to be ready and refreshed for 2021.

From all of us at Stonefields School, we wish you a safe and happy holiday and we look forward to seeing you again in the new year.

Meri Kirihimete!

Sarah and The Stonefields School Team

2020 End of Year Reporting - Update 2

How to read the end of year achievement snapshot

We are close to sharing your child's end of year achievement and progress report with you. You will receive an email via SchoolTalk with the link to your child/ren's end of year achievement report on Monday, 14th December.

There will be three main parts to your child's end of year achievement and progress report.

• Written teacher comment about your child, and a reflection written by your child if they are in Years 5 - 8.
• Achievement against the expected curriculum levels in Reading, Writing and Mathematics, and your child's next learning steps.
• Achievement against the School's Graduate Profile Outcomes, such as Collaboration and using the Learner Qualities.

For more information on how to read your child’s end of year achievement snapshot, click here.

Parent / Teacher Conversations - SAVE THE DATE

At the start of next year, we will be introducing a new initiative - Parent / Teacher Conversations.

These are aimed to build relationships with whānau, to understand your aspirations for your child, to understand what has and hasn't worked for your child in the past and for you to get to know your child's teacher at the start of Term 1.

What

15 Minute 1:1 with a Hub teacher

When

• 2nd February 2021 (afternoon of virtual conversations)
• 3rd February 2021 - Facer to Face Conversations will start at 8.30am and will run until 4.00pm.

We highly recommend that learners from year 3 up are involved in the conversations. If attending face to face, you are welcome to bring year 0-2 learners along, there will be activities set up.

Please note, this means that school will not start for learners on Wednesday, 3rd February 2021. All learners will return to school on Thursday, 4th February 2021. Kelly Club will be open all day on the 3rd February, click here to make a booking.

MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO BOOK WILL BE SENT OUT VIA EMAIL IN MID JANUARY 2021.

Learning Achievement Celebration

When: Friday, 11th December 2020

Where: Auckland Netball Centre, 7 Allison Ferguson Drive

Time: 10.00am - 11.30am - Learners (except Kapa Haka) are to arrive at school by 8.30am sharp. Learners will be walking up to the Auckland Netball Centre at 9.00am. As LAC will run through morning tea, we suggest learners have a big breakfast before coming to school.

If you are unable to attend the event, you can watch the live stream by clicking HERE

PLEASE NOTE:

The admin office will be closed from 9.30am - 12.00pm on Friday, 11th December as staff will be attending the Learning Achievement Celebration.

Staffing for 2021

We are pleased to inform you that we are fully staffed for 2021. We have great stability moving into next year and look forward to sharing the full staffing picture later this term.

It is hard to believe we now have 70 employees on our payroll, Some change we have come to learn is inevitable, however, it is always sad to say goodbye to valued staff members. I am sure you will join us in saluting and thanking each and every one of these staff members for their significant contribution to our learners and Stonefields School as a whole. Click here

Leaders of Learning 2021

• Year 0-2 - Anita Unka
• Year 3/4 - Nardia Turner (Sarah Chant with lead Year 3/4 in 2021)
• Year 5/6 - Ali Spilman
• Year 7/8 - Ollie Baker (Acting Year 7/8 in 2021)

Pōwhiri -Term 1 2021

Welcome to New Families and Staff

When: Thursday 4th February 2020 | 9.15am.

Details: Our whole School will be formally welcoming our new learners and staff joining Stonefields School in Term 1 of 2020 (those starting at the beginning of the Term as well as mid Term) with a Pōwhiri. You are most welcome to join us and gather on the court area at around 9.10am. Our new families will meet at the front of the School (next to the School office) at around 9.10am.

Following the Pōwhiri at around 10.00am, we invite you for refreshments in our staff hub.

Ordering School Photos

Key codes have been handed out to learners.

If your child/ren have not received their key code, please contact their hub teachers.

FREE delivery to your HOME address when an order is placed by midnight on Monday, 14th December, thereafter a delivery fee applies.

Kindo - Online Shop

School Leavers – Notice regarding ezlunch / Kindo School Shop

If your family is leaving our school and moving to another school that does not use ezlunch or Kindo for school payments, you need to close your account. If you’re not sure about the new school, log in, go to My Details and click on the list of schools, scrolling to find your new school.

If your new school is NOT on the list, use the 'close account' button on that screen. You can choose to donate your balance to school or have it paid out to your nominated bank account.

Tamaki Athletics

It was great to join with Pt England and Panmure District for Tamaki Athletics last week. Despite a number of obstacles our schools and Sport Auckland brought their best together to facilitate a great event. It was great to see such a high level of competition and new friendships being formed too.

A huge thank you to all of our whānau who helped and supported on the day. We couldn't have done it without you.

AAIMS Athletics

Well done to Ana and Illy who competed at Auckland Athletics Champs last week. This was an awesome achievement for Illy, qualifying after his first athletics competition. A huge congratulations to Ana who placed 3rd in the Yr 8 Girls Discus. Tau kē!

Finally...

As the year draws to a close we'd just like to say a sincere thank you to everyone who has supported our sports programme this year. We are thrilled to see Sports at Stonefields continuing to grow but couldn't do it without the support of our community. Your time and expertise are very much appreciated. Bring on 2021!

** NEW IN 2021 ** Eastern Suburbs Association Football Club (ESAFC) After School Programme

The ESAFC after school football programme offers a high energy, fun, creative and age-appropriate physical activity through football. Coached by New Zealand Football accredited coaches and players who have represented NZ on the world stage our programme has been carefully designed for both boys and girls. Our ESAFC coaching philosophy and curriculum emphasises both the physical and social development of our children.

All sessions provide a fun, playful, safe environment which encourages children to develop a positive sense of themselves, respect for others, a positive disposition to learn new skills, whilst promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.

Session at Stonefields School will start on Wednesday 10th February 2021 and run until 14th April 2021.

Cost: $150 per term for 10 sessions. All sessions will run on a Wednesday from 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Click HERE to register your child and follow the registration process.

• Register as non-player then select Training Only Registration
• After you have logged in using your username and password
• Click on “Task” at the top of your toolbar
• In the drop-down menu, you will see Purchases and Booking
• Click on Preseason booking and in the drop-down menu

School Holiday Childcare

My name is Kirsty, I am a Teacher Aides here at Stonefields School.

I am looking for nannying work over the school holiday period leading up to Christmas and from 2nd Jan - 3rd Feb 2021

I have a background in nannying, sports coaching, face painting, art teaching and art therapy. I have a broad experience working with children and plenty of creative activities up my sleeve to keep them entertained.

If you are interested in child care over the holidays feel free to contact me - 02108391693.