Leaders 2015

The student leaders have been announced for 2015. The year 13 students will be led by Head Boy, Kody Simpson and Head Girl Georgia Gavin.
Sports Capatins are Katie Taylor and Quintin Bailey.
Arts Captains are Emily Bates and Jason Manuel-Isaacs.
Student Council Chairperson is Sarah Kowalewski and Makaiyah Hughes is continuing as the BoT Student Representative.

2015 student leaders with Principal Mr P Keenan.

Scholarships awarded at SHS Senior Prizegiving.

The 2014 senior prizegiving was held on Thursday 6 November. Our guest speaker was Mr Jeremiah Trueman who as an ex pupil of the school spoke about the day in the life of a Perth Wildcats player. It was an inspiring speech and enjoyed by all. Also at this special event as a number of scholarships were awarded to our year 13 students who are heading off to various universities.

• Rachel Martin received a Victoria University Excellence Scholarship and TET Scholarship. She will be doing a co-joint Bachelor in Law and Commerce. She was awarded 1st Accounting, Raewyn  Lightoller Accounting Award: Commitment, Contribution & Competency in Year 13 Accounting, 1st Economics, 1st English, A.H.R.Amess Cup 1st Year 13 English, 1st History, 1st Statistics and Modelling and the Stratford High School Dux Medal 2014 presented by the SHS PTA.
• Robbie Howatson, 2014 Proxime Accessit received a TET Scholarship and Priscilla Sandys Wunsch Scholarship for his study in surveying at Otago University. He also was awarded the H.C. Johnson Memorial Challenge Trophy for Senior Mathematics & Science), jointly awarded the Kimber Trophy Year 13 Geography and Sextus Family Trophy for Proxime Accessit.
• The Tag Oil scholarship was awarded to Matthew Kowalewski who will be studying at Waikato University. This award was presented by Rodney Hosking from Tag Oil.
• Jessica Graham (studying psychology) and Aria Nicholls (social work) received a Priscilla Sandys Wunsch Trust scholarship for 2015 for their studies at Otago University next year.
• A number of our senior students have also been awarded scholarships from the Taranaki Electricity Trust for their studies in 20154. Recipients to date are: Nikita Dorne, Caleb Egan, Jessica Graham, Joshua Hunger, Matthew Kowalewski, Mary-Louise Madden, Aria Nicholls, William Rohe, Danielle Vickers, Lara Williams
• Hannah Slater is the recipient of a $5000 Scholarship from the Alexander & Gladys Shepherd Scholarship Trust presented by Bryce Kaiser from Federated Farmers and Jade Terrill from Perpetual Guardian. Hannah will be attending Lincoln University to study agriculture.
• Lara Williams received a $5000 Massey University Academy of Sport scholarship. She will be studying a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise in 2015.
•  The Roodbeen trophy is given to the best all round senior student who shows dedication and commitment to the general life of the school. The recipient for 2014 was Noeleen Venter.
• Harmoney Moffitt gained Diligence in Geography and Science, Distinction English A, 2nd= History and 2nd Textiles Technology at Level 1. Harmoney received the ‘Te Kai Poutama Whetu’- top academic Maori Student in the senior school. This was the first time that this trophy has been awarded. 
• Bailey Gavin gained Distinction Mathematics, 3rd Science, 2nd= Geography, 2nd English A and 1st Drama and Physical Education. Bailey received The Hermann Family Trophy for Best Year 11 Academic Student.
• Kody Simpson gained Distinction in Mathematics, 2nd= Chemistry, 2nd Physics, 1st= Accounting, 1st Biology and 1st in English A. Kody received The Cusack Cup Academic Excellence: Year 12.

Excellence Awards

Excellence in internal assessment rewarded
At the assembly on Tuesday 28 October, students who have gained an excellence grade in an internal assessment were given a certificate to mark the event.
The following students received certificates for their excellence grade in NCEA Level 1: Aorangi Amohia-Lykles, Liam Anderson, Matthew Anderson, Kate Booker, William Butler, Tia Coull-Herewini, Jericko Dean, Daerelle Edwards-Thompson, Bailey Fleming, Abigail Ford, Bailey Gavin, Jeana Howells, Makaiyah Hughes, Alice Hughes-Bruce, Whetu Karaitiana, Samule Kieft, Ashley Kowalewski, Jonathan Linders, Cullen May, Christine McIvor, Harmoney Moffitt, Connor Muir, Michael Muir, Jonas Padrutt, Emma Paton, Kate Phillips, Shayzaria Pirini, Caitlin Reardon, McKenzie Roodbeen-Old, Anjelica Schumacher, Tessa Smith, Jade Stewart, Dylan Trott, Alexa van In, Renee Vincent, Freedom Walker, Crystal Yeates.

NCEA level 2 students are: Quintin Bailey, Kimberly Barker, Emily Bates, Dylan Blair, Quinlin Bosson-Thompson, Liam Burnell, Jacinta Frost, Georgia Gavin, Nicholas Hornby, Thor Howatson, Emma Huckstep, Monica Jones, Sarah Kowalewski, Courtney MacKintosh-Tairaki, Sarah Malone, Jason Manuel-Isaacs, Deane Mason-Loveridge, Greg Matthews, Regan Mitchell, Alexandra O’Hanlon, Megan Old, Ezekiel Oliver, Trinity Page-Stevens, Grace Pope, Chelsea-Rose Renata, Anjelica Schumacher, Kody Simpson, Caitlan Smart, Jessica Taunt, Katie Taylor, Steven Ung, Alicia Venter and Beth West.

NCEA level 3 students are: Dayle Bailey, Nikita Dorne, Robbie Howatson, Rachel Martin, Jayde Nahi, Noeleen Venter, Marline Vogt, Lara Williams and Saphire Yeates.

We wish all students the very best for the upcoming national examinations.
Mr Smith, NZQA Principal's Nominee,

Senior PrizegivingThursday 6 November at 1 pm in the assembly hall.

All senior students are expected to attend this event. Parents and caregivers are cordially invited to join us for this occasion where we celebrate the success of our senior students. We ask that you are seated by 12.50 pm for a prompt start. Senior students are reminded that correct uniform is expected. Afternoon tea, in the stadium, will follow the prizegiving.

The prizegiving is a celebration of achievement and is a formal occasion where we expect a high standard of dress from the students. Please assist in ensuring your child is dressed in correct school uniform, including shoes, and that their appearance is tidy.

Junior students (Y9 & 10) will not be required at school on senior prizegiving day unless they are in the choir, Kapa Haka or have been asked to attend as an usher or server.

Free evening with Karen Boyes

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Stratford Primary School BOT and Staff are pleased to offer all parents the opportunity to hear Karen Boyes speak on Thursday 23rd October from 7pm to 8.30 pm.

Karen is an internationally recognised speaker, educator, author and publisher. She gave workshops to our students early this year and this is another opportunity to hear her speak.

Please go to the Stratford Primary School office for directions on the night.

latest news

There will be a newsletter going out to caregivers and parents next week. Junior graduation reports will also be sent out. 

Live Shakespeare from Stratford Upon Avon

This weekend will see the live shakespeare performance from Stratford-upon-Avon of Richard IV.

At school this week senior students have donated blood with NZ Blood Service, a display of Maths Spectacular items in the foyer, students practicing for the kapa haka competition, as well as 6 teams competing in the secondary schools tournament week. Good luck to all teams.