Stonefields Kapa Haka

Kia Ora everyone Our noho is set for next week and currently our expected attendance is lower than what we would like in order to get the most out of the weekend. Based on current numbers, we may have to postpone the event. If you haven't done so yet, please complete the online consent form available here: Kapa Haka noho 2017 parental consent form Based on feedback from families, we'd also like to advise the following: it is possible for tamariki who have sport and other activities on Saturday morning to arrive afterwards and join in provided we have enough learners, we will move our walk up the mountain with the kaumatua until later on Saturday we will have sign in / out sheets for parents to indicate if their children are required to leave for a portion siblings (including pre-schoolers) are welcome to come during the day - please just let us know on the consent form so we can cater accordingly Despite this, we encourage children to be there for the duration

Kia Ora everyone Term 2 is here already and that means it is time to confirm some details about our noho (sleepover) on the 27 & 28 May. What's happening This year's noho will be held at our school, from 9am Saturday 27 May to approximately 11.30am Sunday 28 May We are using hubs 5 - 9 for sleeping and will be practicing in the hall Permission slips for your children will be sent out shortly by the school and will need to be returned by Wednesday 17 May Children are to be accompanied by a parent / guardian who is responsible for them while we are there.  One guardian per family is acceptable Focus For this noho, we wanted to provide our tamariki with an understanding of the history of Stonefields and a greater connection to the whenua (land) on which our school and homes are built. We are very excited to have have kaumatua of two different tribes that are associated with Maungarei (Mt Wellington) and the surrounding areas coming to speak to us on Saturday.