Harmony Day 2024
Our diversity makes Australia a great place to live. Harmony Day is a celebration of our cultural diversity – a day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home. Please note that we will be celebrating Harmony Day on Friday 15 March this year. We invite students to wear an orange t-shirt or orange accessories on this day along with their sports shorts.
Our students will take part in a very special “Buddy Session” in the afternoon on that day, celebrating our wonderful community’s diversity.
Please note that this is not a fundraising activity and therefore no gold coin donation is required. This day is aiming to foster inclusiveness, respect and the idea that people of all different cultures can make a valuable contribution to society.
The Primary Leadership Team
Pre-Primary – Year 6 Parent Teacher Interviews
The parent/teacher interview booking schedule for Pre-Primary to Year 6 will be available from Wednesday 6 March to enable you to book your appointments for Monday 18 – Friday 22 March. There are specific dates and times for each teacher. We would appreciate if you could make a booking to meet your classroom teacher, as this is an important time set aside to discuss your child’s learning for 2024.
You may go directly to the booking area on the Parent Portal by following the link below:
Log in using your parent number and password (which has already been supplied to you previously). If you have forgotten your number or password, please call the IT Parent Helpline on 9243 2160 weekdays between 8.00am – 4.00pm.
When booking your appointments please scroll to the right hand side of the page to see all available time slots.
PLEAES NOTE: Your online booking needs to be completed by no later than 4pm on Friday 15 March.
Join Us For St Stephen’s School Worship
As part of our 40th anniversary celebrations we invite you to join us for this year’s St Stephen’s School Worship on Tuesday 26 March. Reserve your place here https://events.humanitix.com/giving-thanks-2024
Commemorative Recipe Book
To celebrate our School’s 40th Anniversary, the Carramar Primary Parent Representatives would like your assistance in producing a commemorative recipe book to celebrate it’s community, culture and family.
We would appreciate if every family could follow this link and provide a cherished recipe from their family. We encourage families with multiple children in the primary school to submit one recipe for each child.
This book will be available for ordering at the end of Term 3 and distribution will be in Term 4. All funds raised in this effort will go towards our “Evening on The Green”.
Please could all recipes be provided by Monday 25 March.
Thank you
The Year 3 Parent Representatives
Swimming Carnival Extraordinaire!
Our Yr3-6 Inter-House Swimming Carnival was a huge success last Friday and we can’t wait to announce the winning House later this week. What an incredible day we had! Students’ participation was amazing and we are so proud of everyone’s individual achievements. A HUGE thank you to Miss Uglow for organising such a successful event. Our thanks also go out to parents who volunteered on the day. Stay tuned to hear which House will be taking the shield this year!
2024 Evening on the Green Committee
Thank you to parents who have already volunteered to be part of this committee. We are still looking for volunteers and would love to here from you. Please note that an initial planning meeting will take place Wednesday 13 March at 6.45pm for approximately 1 hour in the Library. This time is to accommodate parents that cannot attend day time meetings.
As you can appreciate, this major end of year event can only go ahead with the support of a Committee of willing and organised volunteers. Examples of the roles required on this committee are:
- Person in charge of sourcing food trucks
- Person in charge of sourcing market stall holders
- Volunteers’ coordinator to organise the set up and pack up of the day as well as supervision requirements
- Person in charge of application to the City of Wanneroo
- Person in charge of risk assessment
- Others (as required)
If you would like to be involved in the organisation of our “2024 Evening on The Green”, please send me an email at isabelle.pilote@ststephens.wa.edu.au.
Children’s University
Last year we had 14 students graduate at ECU Joondalup from the Children’s University program. Our students achieved a multitude of awards recognising everything from 30 to 449.5 hours of learning outside the classroom. These hours accrue year to year so the longer a student is part of the program the higher their level of achievement.
We are currently calling for expressions of interest for students in Year 3 and above who would like to be part of the program. Attached is a flyer with some more details about the program. If your child is interested in participating this year, please email Janelle.morris@ststephens.wa.edu.au Places are limited and existing students will be given priority.
Term 1 Running Club
All students in Kindy to Year 6 and their families are encouraged to join Miss Uglow on the Primary Green every Thursday morning to run as many laps around the Green as you can! No matter what your ability is, come on down to earn House points, improve your fitness, build your confidence and run your way towards a healthier lifestyle.
Each participating individual will be given their own Running Club lapathon card to count their laps every week. Runners will earn 1 Running Club House Point for every lap they complete around the Primary Green. Running Club lapathon cards must be left with Miss Uglow at the end of each session.
WEEK 5 Running Club House Points : (drum roll please…)
| CHARIS | MAKARIA | PARRESIA |
| 157 | 120 | 157 |
Congratulations to CHARIS and PARRESIA House for running the most laps in Week 5!
We had a total of 81 participants this week – our record for the term so far. Well done to our Year 4 cohort who had the most participants with 15 runners joining in on the fun! Keep up the fantastic effort everyone!
100 LAPS Club
Congratulations to Elsie Shaw (4BE) who completed 200 laps on the running club card! You will receive your certificate at our next Assembly in Week 6.
We will meet on the Primary Green every THURSDAY morning from 8.00am – 8.25am. Come dressed in your sport uniform or normal school uniform and running shoes. You can still participate even if you are not dressed in your sport uniform! Everyone is welcome – you do not need to sign up to participate in this club. Run at your own pace and come and go as you please. Parents/guardians and younger siblings are encouraged to join in too.
Osh Club Runners
Students who attend OSH Club on Thursday morning are welcome to come along to Running Club too. Miss Uglow will pick up the students from OSH Club and walk them over to the green at approximately 7.55am. Please advise the OSH staff if your child would like to attend running club.
Hannah Uglow
Primary Physical Education Teacher
Tuesday Morning Movement Club (8.00am – 8.25am)
All students (PK – 6) and their families are encouraged to join Miss Uglow on the Primary Green every TUESDAY morning for our new MOVEMENT CLUB. Come outside and practice your running, jumping, throwing, catching, kicking and more! Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend with their child/children. Help your child improve their fundamental movement skills and build their motivation and confidence to be active for life!
We will meet on the Primary Green every TUESDAY morning from 8.00am – 8.25am. Everyone is welcome – you do not need to sign up to participate in this club.
Hannah Uglow
Primary Physical Education Teacher
Ruby Gala Ball
Join us as we commemorate the 40th Anniversary of St Stephen’s School at the Ruby Gala Ball, hosted by the St Stephen’s School Foundation. This magical night will celebrate four decades of educational brilliance, featuring current and past students through musical acts, an art exhibition and even our Master of Ceremonies, with 2001 alumni and successful television sports journalist Tim Hipsley hosting the evening.
We invite you to indulge in a three-course meal complemented by a five-hour drinks package as we immerse ourselves in lively entertainment, fundraising and exclusive prizes to be won. Book now at https://events.humanitix.com/ruby-gala-ball
Scholastic Book Club
The due date for Scholastic Book Club Issue 2 is Tuesday 12 March.