Year 3-4 Term Two Update

Tēnā koutou, nau mai hoki mai | Greetings to you all, welcome back! 

We hope you all had a lovely break with your whānau. Our year 3-4 learners have loved being back at school and diving into their new concept. Our term has started with lots of excitement around 'He Hauora te taonga'. The children worked with year 5-6 learners through a rotation of activities exploring each aspect of Te Whare Tapa Whā. These activities included: marshmallow roasting, nature scavenger hunts, nutrition, hockey, boxing, karate, jiu-jitsu, and so much more! What a great way to start this term of learning. Read our update to find out more...

To contact the Hub Teaching Teams, please use the email addresses below:

hub7teachers@stonefields.school.nz

hub8teachers@stonefields.school.nz

hub9teachers@stonefields.school.nz

This term, our learning is centred around the importance of looking after our hauora (wellbeing). Learners will explore healthy lifestyle choices such as staying active, enjoying nourishing kai, getting enough sleep, and spending time with people who uplift and support them.

As part of our learning, we’ll be developing our skills in persuasive writing; learning how to express ideas clearly and convincingly. In science, we’ll be using the scientific method to investigate what helps our bodies and minds thrive, posing questions, making predictions, and carrying out simple experiments.

We’re also placing a strong emphasis on oral language, as learners build confidence in speaking, sharing their thinking, and listening actively to others.

Learner-Led Conferences - Thursday 29 May

Our annual Learner-Led Conferences for Years 1-6 will take place on Thursday 29 May, from 2pm-8pm. This is an opportunity to celebrate your child's learning so far this year. Learners will prepare examples of their learning to share with you. Parents will also have an opportunity for a 10-minute connect with one of our teaching team. Look out for the booking link coming soon. Please note school will close at 1pm on this day for Year 0-6.  

Junior Assembly Dates

This term we have three junior assemblies. This is a great opportunity for parents to see everything we've been exploring and learning about in the Hubs. We hope you can join us at 2 pm in the Hall on: 

• Monday 12 May

• Monday 9 June

• Monday 23 June

Uniform

At Stonefields School we wear our uniform with pride. As the weather cools down, our winter uniform items will keep you warm. We appreciate your support in ensuring your child is wearing the correct school uniform:

• Blue polo shirt (short sleeve or long sleeve) 

• Charcoal trousers, skort, or shorts   

• Black shoes, including black laces (white soles are acceptable). 

• Black or white socks

• Beanie

• Fleece Jacket

• Black or dark blue plain hair ties/bands (no other colours please) 

• No jewellery or necklaces should be worn, as this is a health and safety concern during playtimes and PE sessions. Exceptions to this include jewellery of cultural significance, small stud earrings, and watches however no smart-watches. 

• Black tights/leggings and a black or blue thermal can be worn under the uniform for extra warmth if required 

New uniform items can be purchased online and delivered to your home. Pre-Loved uniform items can be requested here and collected from the office. 

Photolife Photo orders

Last term Photolife captured individual portraits, hub photos and sibling photos (if requested). These are now available for you to order. You will have received an email from Photolife during the holidays with your keycode. Please go to the Photolife website, enter your keycode, and select the photos you'd like to purchase. Orders placed before Sunday 11 May will be delivered to school for free. 

If you haven't received your keycode from Photolife, please contact the office. 

Lost Property 

Don't forget to keep an eye on the lost property outside Te Pataka Ako! The rack is bulging with named jackets and the pile of unnamed jackets is even bigger. 

Library Days

Our children love their library visits. All Year 3-4 hubs will visit the library weekly and during this time the children will have an opportunity to browse, borrow a book, listen to stories, and learn some library skills. To avoid disappointment, please remind your child to bring their library book to school on their library day so they can return it and borrow a new book each week. Our library days are as follows:

• Hub 7: Wednesdays

• Hub 8: Wednesdays

• Hub 9: Tuesdays 

This year, the library will be open before and after school if you would like to visit it with your child.

Toys from Home 

A gentle reminder that children should not bring toys, game cards or other precious belongings from home. These items are distracting in the hub and often there are tears when a child misplaces their precious items. Please take a moment to remind your child about keeping their toys etc at home.

Dates for the Diary

• Mufti Day for Nature Pathway  | Tuesday 6 May 

• Tamaki Football (Year 3-8) | Wednesday 7 May

• Junior Assembly (Year 0-4) | Monday 12 May | 2pm, Hall 

• Stonefields School Board Meeting | Tuesday 13 May | 5.30pm, Te Pātaka Ako

• Mid-Term New Entrant Cohort Start | Monday 26 May

• Learner-Led Conferences (Year 1-6) | Thursday 29 May

• Staff Only Day | Friday 30 May | school closed

• King's Birthday | Monday 2 June | school closed

• Visitor Tour | Tuesday 3 June | register here  

• Whānau Hui | Wednesday 4 June | 6pm

• Pasifika Talanoa | Wednesday 4 June | 6pm

• Junior Assembly (Year 0-4) | Monday 9 June | 2pm, Hall 

• Stonefields School Board Meeting | Tuesday 17 June | 5.30pm, Te Pātaka Ako

• Matariki Hikoi | Wednesday 18 June 

• Matariki Holiday | Friday 20 June | school closed

• Junior Assembly (Year 0-4) | Monday 23 June | 2pm, Hall 

• Term 2 ends | Friday 27 June 

View our School Calendar to keep up to date with all events