Update 10 - 13 June 2019
Thank you to all our whānau who braved the stormy weather on Wednesday last week and came to the Learner-Led Conferences. It is such a special time of the year.
The Learner Led Conferences (LLCs) provide an authentic opportunity for children to take ownership and responsibility to showcase what they are learning, share how they are going and what their next learning steps are. It was delightful to walk through the School on Wednesday and observe the increase in learner agency through the early to more senior year levels. It was great to have such fabulous community engagement and attendance at the LLCs.
We would also like to thank all of our community members who voted in the recent Board of Trustees elections. We had over 200 voting papers returned to the office alone and these will be added to all the postal votes that our returning officer received, this shows genuine and healthy participation. It is reassuring to know our Board of Trustees, who represent the voice of the community was drawn from an excellent pool of candidates and that you all chose the new members.
Votes are counted on Thursday 13th June. The new board will be announced and take office on Friday, 14th June.
Our exiting Board was a fantastic group of trustees and we are sure our new Board will move forward, standing on the shoulders of giants, and continue to guide our school towards continued heights of excellence.
Staff Carpark
A reminder that our staff carpark is not to be used for school drop off or pick up. The carpark is for the use of Stonefields School staff and those officially visiting the school.
Sickness Reminder
To stop illness from spreading, it is important for you to keep your child at home when they are unwell. If your child is vomiting and/or has diarrhoea, they can return 48 hours after their symptoms disappear. For more information from the Ministry of Health, click here.
Second Hand Uniform
The second hand uniform shop will be open in the hall on Monday 24th June 2019 from 2.30pm - 3.15pm. Items start from as little as $10. Note - it is a cash only shop (no eftpos)
Donations of pre-loved uniform items are gratefully accepted throughout the year and can be dropped off at the school office.
Community Notices
Please take the time to click on our community notices. This section holds information on what is going on in and around our community, outside of school activities. New notices have and has recently been added and the section is updated on a regular basis.
Share the Warmth Blanket Drive
Help someone stay warm this winter. Click here for more details
Auckland University are looking for volunteers
School of Optometry and Vision Science.
Click here for more information
Stonefields School App
As previously communicated in April 2019, our Stonefields School app was migrated over to the SchoolAppsNZ app. For those of you that have not already done so, in order to receive app alerts from the School, you will need to do the following:
- Delete the old app (The app with the Stonefields School logo)
- Download the new app, this can be done by clicking here
- You will no longer see the icon with the school logo, the app icon will be the SchoolAppsNZ logo.
Bricks 4 Kidz®
After School STEM Programmes
Bricks 4 Kidz® increases students' knowledge and enhances their skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math using Bricks 4 Kidz® propriety models and lesson plans build around Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core State Standards. Bricks 4 Kidz® enrichment classes include Jr. Robotics, Coding, and Programming.
For more information and to sign up, click here
When: Friday 28th June 2019
- Junior Disco |Yr 0- 3| 5:30pm - 6:45pm
- Senior Disco |Yr 4-8| 7:15pm - 8:45pm
Dressing up is optional, just put on your dancing shoes and join us for a night of fun.
This year, we will be running a cashless event. We have various disco packages available for purchase through our online shop, ranging between $8 - $15.
There will be no cash sales prior. Sales close at midnight on Friday 21st June 2019.
An event band and ticket booklet to claim items purchased will be handed out in the Hubs on Friday 28th June to all disco-goers. Make sure you bring your ticket to the disco.
We are still in need of parent help on the night. If you are able to assist, click here using the unique code: zafmv
We ask that children are dropped off at the hall door from where they will be supervised by teachers and volunteers.
There will be a parent mix and mingle in Hub 2 for all parents (and siblings) that would like to stay for the duration of the disco. We have set up an option to purchase pizza to enjoy at the mix and mingle through the online shop and refreshments will be available.
Please note the disco is only open to learners who attend Stonefields School.
Upcoming Lunchtime Market Days
Hub 10 and 12 Market Day
When: Thursday 20th June @ Lunchtime
Where: Outside Hub 10 and 12
Hub 5 Market Day
When: Thursday 27th June @ Lunchtime
Where: Outside Hub 5
This term, the learners in Hub 10,12 and Hub 5 have been working hard during ‘ET’ (Exploring Through) producing items and activities to sell at their Market Days.
They hope to raise money for hub activities while increasing awareness of financial literacy by extending their knowledge of income, expenses, and budgeting.
This will be a chance for all learners to buy products and enjoy what is on offer.
We would greatly appreciate your support in allowing your child to bring in a small amount of money to spend on the above dates.
Sport
** Reminder ** Stonefields School World Cup Day
The World Cup Sports Day will take place on Friday 14th June. This is a whole school event.
Learners have been placed in a team for the day. Learners are encouraged to wear their team colours, this includes the colours of the nation's flag. This is not intended to cause additional stress, socks or a ribbon will do. Please do not go out and buy anything specifically for this event. Learners have been advised by their Hub teachers what team (country) they are "representing" There is also a list in each Hub if you would like to check what country your child has been placed in.
Lots of activities will be physical and take place outside so learners should dress appropriately - trainers, jumper and a rain jacket.
You are more than welcome to come and watch this exciting event take place. The timings for the day have changed to accommodate other Hub activities and the junior assembly (which will still be going ahead)
Please visit the sports website for information regarding the timings.
Should the event be cancelled due to the weather, this will be communicated via the School app as early as possible on Friday morning. If cancelled, there are no further "save date"
For those learners that have music lessons on a Friday with Lewis Eady, these will go ahead as normal.
2019 Entertainment Books | Bonus Early Bird Offers
Click here to pre-order the NEW 2019 | 2020 Entertainment Membership and receive bonus offers you can use right away!
Lunn Avenue Store Promotions
Mention Stonefields School at the till when paying for your items and we earn points towards materials.
Senior Cross Country
Who: Year 4 - 8
When: Friday 28th June 2019
Time: 9:00am - 12:30pm
Dress: Sport / casual gear (comfortable clothes to run in)
What to Bring: Water, Healthy Snack, Jumper and wear trainers.
All learners will be walking from school to Colin Maiden Park. In order for this to happen, we require your permission. Please complete this form by Wednesday 26th June.
Our learners are helping to redesign this year's Cross Country in response to our student voice. All of our learners will still have the opportunity to compete, experience challenge and have their talents recognised. However, our aim is to provide an experience that meets the needs of all of our learners, not just a few. If our ultimate goal is for every learner to develop the skills and confidence to be physically active for life then our approach to Physical Education and Sports needs to reflect this. The research over recent years has been conclusive and Sport New Zealand are actively encouraging schools to move away from the traditional one race for all approach to Cross Country.
More event details will be available on the sports website from Thursday 20th June.
Should the event be postponed due to the weather, this will be communicated via the School app as early as possible on Friday morning. The "save date" for this event is Friday, 5th July.
Netball
Well done to the Stonefields Cyclones (Year 7/8) who have had a great start to their netball season, with two convincing back to back wins.
Mention Stonefields School at the till to receive a 5% discount.
Term Dates 2019
T1: 4 Feb - 12 April
T2: 29 April - 5 July
T3: 22 July - 27 Sept
T4: 14 Oct - 18 Dec
The Stonefields Rockstars (Year 3) had a great 3-1 win against St Heliers last week. It is wonderful to see the girls going from strength to strength each week and applying what the learn in their practice sessions. Their sportsmanship is also something they can be really proud of.
Library
Scholastic Book Club
Scholastic book orders for issue no.4 2019 are now open!
The ordering process is completely paperless, and the current brochure is available to view here. There are paper copies of the Book Club catalogue in the library if you prefer to view the catalogue in paper form.
To place your order, please register using the LOOP website. You may then order on the website, or by using one of Scholastic's apps. Please do not return anything to school as all orders are processed through the LOOP system.
Book orders close tomorrow, Friday 14th June. If you have any problems, please see Anna in the library on Tues or Thurs, or email anna.malan@stonefields.school.nz
COOLdesigns Labels
Join the fight against lost property!
COOLdesigns offer a wide selection of personalised name labels. A simple iron-on name label inside a school uniform can make an item instantly recognisable and save it from being lost. There are numerous other things that come to school, from lunchboxes and drink bottles to bike helmets, for these items the range of vinyl name labels are perfect. Colourful labels in different sizes that are dishwasher and microwave safe are an essential part of every parent's school toolbox.
COOLdesigns offers a range of single or multi-pack options. These can be purchased through our school online shop. Postage to your selected address is free of charge.
Eco Shop | A great initiative that does our little bit to help the planet |
Munch Cupboard is an award-winning New Zealand self-sustaining social enterprise. Our drive is to assist in social change to make the world a better place for the next generation by considering the environment and what we feed our children.
Some examples of products available for purchase are beeswax wraps, lunch boxes, reusable organic sandwich bags and produce bags, etc. View the full range of products and make purchases through our school online shop.
Items are delivered to school every fortnight, free of charge and we will contact you once your items arrive.