Kia ora Parents and Caregivers,

Following the Government announcement tonight we will be moving to level 4 for what will likely be 7 days in Auckland from 11.59 tonight (3 days for the rest of NZ). We will continue to update you with information from the Ministry of Health as it comes to hand.

Schools around Auckland are now closed until further notice.

We pride ourselves in delivering quality distance learning via SchoolTalk. A reminder we aim to ‘limit the digital links’ The two important ways to access learning are through SchoolTalk and Google Meet.

Click here to view a comprehensive guide outlining the digital tools available to support distance learning. All new families should have their SchoolTalk invitations. If you still need a SchoolTalk login, or need further support, please email Sally Stanley - sally.stanley@stonefields.school.nz

During level 4 no one is allowed on site. Given the swift nature of the lockdown, some year 3 - 8 learner's devices may still be stored at School. We appreciate that this could inconvenience a number of you. We will be monitoring the situation through google hangouts to see how we might be able to further support. To minimise the potential disruption to your child’s learning, please allow them access to any available device that you may have at home. If we are informed from the Ministry that the status of not being allowed on site changes, we will update you.

Ngā mihi

Sarah and the Stonefields School Team

Distance Learning Philosophy and Resources

• Click here to refresh yourself on the distance learning approach at Stonefields School.

• Remember that all learning for your child is provided through SchoolTalk.

• Further digital resources can be found here. We also encourage you to work with your child on the home learning activities which can be accessed here.

Distance Learning Site for Parents/Whānau

This site has been added to, and has all the information you need in one place. This includes:

• Resources learning ideas curated by the School

• Distance Learning philosophy and guidelines for parents

• Digital support, keeping cybersmart, SchoolTalk help videos

• Wellbeing - ideas, articles and parenting support