School Newsletter
Term 3 - 17 September 2026

Kia ora e te whānau | Greetings all

Light, Camera, Action.. well almost! The stage is set and we've spent the last few days running a dress rehearsal for each cast. It's going to be an amazing week; we hope you can all make it along to one of our shows. Monday and Tuesday night have sold out already, but don't despair, we've managed to squeeze in a few extra chairs. Don't delay in getting your tickets! Below is a sneak peek from the dress rehearsals.

Rehearsing dance routines to music does far more than build stage confidence, it helps stimulate young brain development by strengthening the neural connections responsible for memory, focus, and spatial coordination. Learners have been collaborating with their peers, many have been in the learning pit, and out of their comfort zones too! That's why we involve every child in the show; it's so much more than the performance on the night. 

Special thanks to all the parent helpers who've been supporting our teachers in creating costumes and props, we couldn't do it without you! 

Ngā mihi nui,
Sarah and the team

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori

This week you may have noticed we have been taking Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori to the pavement. We have had a range of activities for the learners and have particularly loved the Te Reo Māori pukapuka being read to very captive audiences. Kia mau te wehi!

Year 5-6 Rotoroa Island 

In Term 4, our Year 5-6s will be visiting Rotoroa Island again thanks to Rotoroa Island Education Programme. This has been a real highlight for those who attended in 2023 and 2024. Please see your email for all the details. Don't forget to complete the permission form before Wednesday 14 October for your child to attend. 

AIMS Games: A Week to Remember!

What a fantastic week at AIMS Games 2026, with Stonefields athletes competing in Netball, Futsal, Swimming, Tennis, Yachting and Rock Climbing. While there were plenty of sporting highlights, the biggest win was the team spirit, friendships and pride shown by our students throughout the week.

The Futsal boys made a fantastic start with a convincing opening win that secured their place in the top half of the league. Henry scored within the first four seconds, while Finn and Ryan both scored hat-tricks. The squad's teamwork and positive attitude continued throughout the tournament, helping them make further gains and finish 20th overall - placing them in the top third - an incredible team achievement!

Our Netball team showed incredible resilience, playing 11 games against a tough draw and securing three well-earned wins. A special highlight was their international match against St Anne’s Primary School from Fiji. The girls also built a wonderful team culture through their nightly “Positive Post-its”, recognising and celebrating their teammates.

In Tennis, Matteo finished 8th in his draw of 32 players, with a memorable quarterfinal featuring a thrilling third-set tie-break, finishing 14-16. In Rock Climbing, Ryan enjoyed the challenge of competing against some of the country's top climbers and impressed with a 7-second speed-wall climb.

Our Swimming athletes, Nieky and Finn, embraced the excitement of competing alongside schools from across New Zealand, with Nieky making it through to 9 finals events and winning Stonefields' first-ever AIMS medal, with a fantastic 3rd-place podium finish. Our Sailor, Theresa, also enjoyed the opportunity to compete, learn and represent Stonefields on the open water.

Most importantly, AIMS was about much more than results. Our students demonstrated resilience, sportsmanship, independence and genuine support for one another, while making friendships and memories along the way.

A huge thank you to our incredible parent community, whose monumental support, commitment and countless hours helped make this AIMS opportunity possible for our students.

A huge congratulations to all our Stonefields athletes - you represented our school with pride and heart! Ka pai tō mahi, e poho kererū ana mātou ki a koe!

Thank you Cherise Stevens for sharing this short highlights video with us...

We would also like to extend a huge thank you to our incredible official AIMS Games Sponsors:

What’s Been Happening in Sport?

It’s been another busy two weeks of sporting opportunities at Stonefields! Here are some of the highlights:

Tāmaki Netball: On Tuesday, 65 students took part in Tāmaki Netball, enjoying a fantastic day of competition, teamwork and fun alongside schools from across our local area. The sun was shining and it was a fantastic effort by all!

Champions Gymnastics: Four of our Year 5 students qualified through Eastern Zones Gymnastics to compete at the TRI-Star Gymnastics Champions event on 10 September. The girls had a fantastic time competing and representing Stonefields. Well done!

Ōrākei Volleyball Club: On Friday 4 September, volunteers from Ōrākei Volleyball Club worked with our learners, introducing them to the fun of volleyball through a range of skills and activities. It was awesome to see how much everyone enjoyed developing their serving and ball skills.

AUCC Cricket Sessions: Our junior school enjoyed cricket sessions held Wednesday 9th  - Friday 11th September, taking part in skills and drills with experienced coaches from AUCC. It was a great opportunity to get our tamariki moving and developing their skills ahead of the cricket season.

Interested in Volleyball or Cricket for Term 4? If your child would like to give either sport a go, check out the providers’ websites for more information and details on how to register for Term 4.

Term 4 Interschool Sport

• Eastern Zones Volleyball Y7-8 | BOYS Thursday 15 October | GIRLS Thursday 22 October OPEN Closing Friday 18 September

• Tamaki Touch (Y5-8) | Wednesday 21 October OPEN Closing Friday 25 September

• Senior School Athletics Day (Y5-8) | Wednesday 4 November

• Eastern Zones Athletics (Y7-8) | Thursday 19 November(Pre-qualifiers)

• Tamaki Athletics (Y5-8) | Wednesday 25 November (Pre-qualifiers)

Visit the sports website for sign ups and more: Stonefields.school.nz/sports 

Sports Coaching

Term 4 enrolments are now open, alongside casual attendance options. Please note that if your child chooses to participate on a casual basis, the session will automatically be billed to their Kindo account. If your child would like to participate on a weekly enrolled basis and receive priority access to sessions, we encourage you to complete the registration form below. We look forward to another fun-filled term of sport and activity!

Sports Available: Basketball | Rippa | Volleyball | Football | Hockey

Coaching Schedule: sports website 

Register Now: Extension Sports and Coaching Enrolment Form

Basketball: Year 5-6 Competitive Basketball Team for 2027

Is your keen basketballer in Year 5 or 6 in 2027? Building on the success of our 2026 team, we are looking to assemble another competitive Year 5-6 Stonefields School Basketball team for 2027, led by parents Robin and Jon, with coaching support from Rino. The main team will consist of 8 players and represent Stonefields in a full-year inter-school tournament:

• East Auckland Primary School Tournament - Underdog League

• Venue: Pakuranga College

• Game night: Thursdays during school terms

• Time: Between 6:15-8:30pm, depending on the draw

If there is wider interest, there may be an opportunity to form a second team and/or enter additional tournaments, provided there are parent volunteers available to help manage each team.

Team Selection: Player selection will be based on observations during Term 4 basketball sessions, considering skill and experience, attitude and willingness to improve, teamwork, and overall team fit. Y5-6 team practices will be held Tuesday mornings before school and Wednesday afternoons after school. Selected players will be expected to attend most practices and competition games throughout 2027.

If your child is interested but unable to attend the Term 4 sessions, please get in touch so we can look at arranging another opportunity for a skills assessment.

We look forward to lots of interest and seeing our next generation of basketballers take the court! 👉 Register your childs interest here

For more information about all sports opportunities, please visit: stonefields.school.nz/sport 

• Friday Cafe | Friday 18 September | 3pm 

• Marimba Festival | Saturday 19 September 

• Kia Mahi - Take Action | Shows Monday 21 to Thursday 24 September | 3pm 

• Friday Cafe | Friday 25 September | 3pm  

• Last day of Term 3 | Friday 25 September

• Term 4 starts | Monday 12 October 

• Pōwhiri | Monday 12 October | 9am 

• Visitor Tour | Tuesday 13 October | 9.15am 

• Kapa Haka practice | Wednesday 14 October | 8.20am Te Pou Manawa

• Friday Cafe | Friday 16 October | 3pm 

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

Community Activities

There are plenty of sports, art, and cultural activities available in our community including school holiday programmes. Check out our Community Noticeboard for more details.