Update 4
25th March 2021
Home Learning @ Stonefields School
Kia ora Parents and Caregivers,
We are delighted to share with you a website for parents that describes what learning looks like at Stonefields School, clarifying our home learning guidelines and outlining some practical ways you can support your child/ren at home.
Click on the button below to find out more!
Ngā mihi nui,
Sarah and The Stonefields School Team
Being Learning Ready - Series 2
Zones of Regulation
The Zones of Regulation uses four colours to help children self-identify how they’re feeling and categorise it based on colour.
The curriculum also helps children better understand their emotions, sensory needs, and thinking patterns.
They learn different strategies to help them cope and manage their emotions based on which colour zone they’re in.
Additionally, the Zones of Regulation helps children recognize their own triggers, learn to read facial expressions, develop problem-solving skills, and become more attuned to how their actions affect other people
Click here for an overview for parents.
Staff Farewell
After much consideration and for personal reasons, Lauren Wessels has made the important decision to leave her role at Stonefields School to support their family business.
Although a tough decision to make, Lauren has made the right call.
She is so loved by all and has been a phenomenal Administration Leader, colleague and friend.
Lauren's last day is Wednesday, 7th April, we are currently interviewing for the role and as soon as an appointment is made, we will share this with you.
Student Initiatives
Kia ora,
We are Year 7 students in Hubs 14 and 15, doing a fundraiser for Terracycle.
Terracycle is a company that recycles oral care products like, old toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes or caps, floss containers, and mouthwash bottles.
We would like to encourage everyone to bring in any of the above oral care items. Please note, we do not take electric toothbrushes or toothpaste boxes.
We will be starting this project is Tuesday, 30th of March - There will be collection boxes in every Hub.
We would love for everyone to help out with our environment, thank you for all your support.
Upcoming Events
Second Hand Uniform Shop - Friday, 26th March | 2.30pm - 3.15pm | School Hall
Book Drive - Monday, 29th March - Wednesday, 31st March
Terracycle Fundraiser - Starts Tuesday, 30th March
Eastern Zones TAG - Tuesday, 30th March
Whānau Hui - Tuesday, 30th March | 6.00pm - 7.30pm | Hub 9
Year 7/8 Eastern Zones TAG Tournament - Tuesday, 30th March
Year 0-2 Team Building Day - Wednesday, 31st March
Good Friday - Friday, 2nd April | SCHOOL CLOSED
Easter Monday - Monday, 5th April | SCHOOL CLOSED
Easter Tuesday - Tuesday, 6th April | SCHOOL CLOSED
Sport
T10 Cricket
Well done to all of our teams who took part in the Auckland T10 Cricket Tournament. It was great to be able to take 3 boys and 3 girls teams (over 1/3 of our Yr 7/8's) to the tournament. A huge thank you to our whānau who helped make that possible.
A special mention to our boys team who were unbeaten all day, a great achievement! Ka rawe!
Flippa Ball
In 2019/2020 Stonefields' first Flippa Ball teams were created and we've had quite a bit of interest to see the teams start up again this year. Flippa Ball is a junior form of Water Polo, it's a fun, team sport and a great way to develop water skills and confidence. More information can be found on our Sports Website here.
Local Sports Opportunities
There is information on our sports website here about the following upcoming opportunities at local sports clubs:
Mt Eden Hockey Club - Years 1- 8
AUFRC Junior Rugby - Years 1 - 8
Yeah Girls Cricket - Age 10 - 17
Nathan Wallis | Developing the Brain
In his presentation, Nathan provides an informative narrative on how our day-to-day interactions with children and young people, significantly the early years, plays a critical role in defining later outcomes for our children. In this talk, Nathan will guide you through the stages of brain development from the first 1000 days and into adulthood. He will reveal little tricks that will hopefully make parenting easier, and help you open up communication with your child. You will walk away with a much better understanding of how both your child’s brain and your own brain works.
Thursday 6th May, 2021
7.30pm – 9.00pm
St Thomas’s School Hall
Tickets are available now at www.eventfinda.co.nz Search “Nathan Wallis Auckland”
Limited early bird prices are available.
Second Hand Uniform Shop
The next second-hand uniform sale is on Friday, 26th March.
Where: School Hall
Time: 2.30pm - 3.15pm
Items start from as little as $10 - Click here for the price list. EFTPOS or cash accepted.
Donations of pre-loved uniform items are gratefully accepted throughout the year and can be dropped off at the school office.
Friday Cafe Helpers
We would love to hear from you if you are able to help with Friday cafe.
For more information on what it entails or to sign up, please email Annegrid - annegrid.price@stonefields.school.nz or text her on 02724414 and she will be in touch.
Spanish Club
Is your child keen to learn more about the Spanish culture and language? A wonderful parent is offering a free of charge Spanish club at Stonefields School.
Tuesday | 3.15pm - 4.00pm | Community Centre (Old Library)
For more information or if you would like to be involved, please email violetagu@gmail.com
Please note: The club will start when Auckland returns to level 1.
2021 Donation
The donations for 2021 have stayed at the same rate as last year. Your support is appreciated and helps the school on many levels.
Click here to find out how.
Traffic Safety
The suburb of Stonefields operates a naked streets policy. This means that there are limited signs and road markings indicating the parking restrictions etc. We ask everyone to please put the safety of all learners first.
Please be mindful of the signs on both Guyon Street and Vialou Lane as there are no parking zones at peak times of the school day to help ease the flow. The school has adopted a policy of travelling anti-clockwise around the school to help alleviate congestion. We ask for your support with this.
We encourage sustainable methods of getting to and from school. Walking, biking, scooting.
All learners, especially those using Guyon Street or Tihi Street entrance/exits are urged to cross at the pedestrian crossing.
When dropping off or collecting your child/ren, please park on the school side of the road to alleviate learners from having to cross the road and please do not stop in the middle of the road to drop off or collect your child/ren.
2021 Term Dates
Term 1 | Thursday, 4th February - Friday, 16th April
Term 2 | Monday, 3rd May - Friday, 9th July
Term 3 | Monday, 26th July - Friday, 1st October
Term 4 | Monday, 18th October - Wednesday, 15th December
2021 Teacher Only Days
Friday, 25th June
Monday, 13th September