ANZAC Day ‘Dawn’ Service

Tomorrow morning, Wednesday 24 April,  the school will continue its tradition of holding an ANZAC Day ‘Dawn’ Service at the start the day. The service will take place on the slope near the Secondary Administration.

This time is made available so that as the St Stephen’s School Community, we can reflect with sorrow and thankfulness on those men and women who gave their lives in battle in order to protect and preserve the freedoms that we continue to enjoy in this most beautiful country of ours, Australia.

We would like to extend to you, your family and your friends, the warmest of invitations to join us at 7.50am, as we mark ANZAC Day; a day of remembrance, respect, dignity and prayer.

Carramar Leadership Team

 

 

2024 K-12 Interhouse Cross Country

Congratulations to all students for heir outstanding participation in today’s cross country event. The winning House will be announced late this week. Who will it be?

 

Term 2 Extra Curricular Activities

Term 2 Extra Curricular Activities will be starting next week (Week 3)! Activities will run from Week 3, Monday 29 April to Week 9, Friday 14 June.

After School Sports (PP – Yr2) – Thursday,  3.30pm to 4.30pm, Primary Forum

Running Club (K – Yr6) –  Thursday 8.00am to 8.25am, Primary Green

Movement Club (PK – Yr6) – Tuesday,  8.00am to 8.25am, Primary Green OR Primary Courts

Bookings will be available from 6.00pm this Friday 26 April.

Use the following link to book https://portal.ststephens.wa.edu.au/parent-and-student/plan-the-day/after-school-clubs.html

Please be aware that bookings are not necessary for Running Club and Movement Club.

 

 

Term 2 Running Club – Commencing THURSDAY 9 MAY (Week 4)

All students in Kindy to Year 6 and their families are encouraged to join Miss Uglow, Mrs Bartels and Mr Simms on the Primary Green every Thursday morning (starting in Week 4) 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.

We will meet on the Primary Green every THURSDAY morning (starting Week 4) 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. Please advise the OSH staff if your child would like to attend running club. Thank you.

We look forward to seeing all our runners in Week 4! Happy running

 

 

Car Park Reminder

For the safety of our students, we ask that you DO NOT enter the staff carpark to drop off or pick up students in the turning circle, at any time of the day. This week, staff have witnessed students running in front of moving vehicles in this area, which is of grave concern to the School. Your collaboration with this matter is greatly appreciated.

The Primary Leadership Team

 

 

Mother’s Day Stall

 

 

Student Attendance/Absences Reminder

A reminder to please advise Student Services of all student absences by either email – absenteecarramar@ststephens.wa.edu.au , phone – 9306 7100 or SMS – 0428 863 144.

If your child is signing out of School early and someone other than a parent or guardian is signing them out, please advise Student Services as the School has a duty of care to ensure students are only signed out with parental/guardian consent. Students must present at Student Services to sign out and are NOT to be signed out from the classroom. When signing in late, students must present at Student Services to sign in and NOT go directly to their classroom.

Thank you for your diligence in regard to student attendance.

 

2024 Disco

Book tickets at https://events.humanitix.com/carramar-primary-disco

 

Scholastic Book Club

Issue 3 Scholastic Book Club orders are due Monday 6 May

 

 

The Golden Pen Competition

The Golden Pen Competition is open now! This year, the theme is Rebels &Dreamers. Will you create a character who rebels against expectations or stands up for something important? Will you dream up a whole new world? Or will you put yourself in the story? Whatever Rebels & Dreamers means for you, this is a challenge to be courageous and imagine something new. Fiction, poetry, memoir, comics, graphic novels, picture books and song lyrics are all welcomed. Prizes include book vouchers, cash, workshops and a VIP trip to FORM’s Scribblers Family Festival. The competition is open to students in Years 4–12. Entries are open now and close Monday 26 August 2024. Visit www.scribblersfestival.com.au/golden-pen to enter. Please see Mrs Battersby in Secondary for more information.

 

Parent Series – Understanding Behaviour Through A Self Regulation Lens

OUR FIRST PARENT SERIES SESSION FOR 2024

We are pleased to welcome Vanessa Kay to present the first of the St Stephen’s School 2024 Parent Series sessions – Understanding stress and self-regulation – which is being delivered in partnership with Ngala and the Parenting Connection WA.

Vanessa Kay is a self-regulation consultant with a diverse background that includes teaching, behaviour intervention and counselling. Vanessa will explore the impact of stress on the brain and body and share insights on the crucial skill of self-regulation that has relevance for both adults and children. This session is suitable for parents and caregivers of all school-aged children.

Join us on Wednesday 8 May, 6.30pm at the Duncraig Campus Theatre. Tickets are FREE but bookings are essential https://events.humanitix.com/ps1-2024

 

 

Little Stars Tennis