2024 Disco

Our youngest movers and groovers tore up the dance floor at this years disco, last Friday evening. Dancing to the latest hits, as well as some classics like the Macarena.

A huge thank you to all the Parent Reps who coordinated the disco, as well as the team of volunteers who helped ensure all those who attended had a memorable time.

Children’s University

There will not be a passport stamping session this Thursday as I will be away on Year 12 Retreat.  The next passport stamping session will be Thursday 13 June.

In the meantime, here is an activity from portal to keep you busy.

Learn your name in Morse Code

Morse is named after Samuel Morse, one of the inventors of the electrical telegraph.  What is an electrical telegraph?  Think long-distance communication using sounds or signals as letters to send a code rather a physical message exchange.  Morse code has been used for 160+ years but is quite different today from when it was originally developed by Samuel Morse.

For this activity, use your research skills to find the international morse code and then make a video of you and one other person communicating your names to each other using only a torch. Upload the video on the portal, email it to me or bring it to show me at the next passport stamping session.

This activity is worth a stamp and one hour in your Passport.

Dr Janelle Morris

Term 2 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 6 Running Club House Points : (drum roll please…) 

Congratulations to PARRESIA for running the most laps in Week 6! Well done to our Year 2 cohort who had the most participants joining in on the fun in Week 6! Keep up the fantastic effort everyone!

100 LAPS Club 

Congratulations to Ruby Finn (6C) who completed 200 laps on her running club card!

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.

We encourage all of our Interschool Cross Country team members to join us at Running Club every Thursday morning in preparation for the Interschool Carnival in Week 10.

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 and a staff member will walk them to our club on the green. Thank you.

NO MOVEMENT CLUB IN TERM 2

Due to Year 2 – 6 Interschool Cross Country Training on Tuesday mornings.

Hannah Uglow

Physical Education Teacher

Go Blue Day!

Scholastic Book Club

The due date for Scholastic issue 4 is Saturday 8 June

Australian Girls Choir Open Day

The Australian Girls Choir is holding an Open Day on Saturday June 15 and we would love to invite the girls at your school to come along. We would be very grateful if you were able to place the information below in your school newsletter to inform your community about this opportunity.  

Look no further than the Australian Girls Choir (AGC) because we encourage, challenge and inspire girls as they learn to sing, dance and perform. School aged girls are invited to come along to our June Open Day to try our fun and inclusive class and learn more about being part of the AGC! Please visit our website to register to attend our free Open Day: ausgirlschoir.com.au/joinagc

Ruth Doyle

Head of Learning Area – The Arts

Drawing Competition

2024 Disco – Reminder

Primary Disco Tomorrow Night!

A friendly reminder that the annual Primary disco is on tomorrow with 3 sessions –

Session 1: Pre-K – Year 1               3:30pm – 4:45pm

Session 2: Year 2 – Year 4              5:15pm – 6:30pm

Session 3: Year 5 – Year 6              7:00pm – 8:15pm

Tickets are $10 including a drink and popcorn and can be purchased online – https://events.humanitix.com/carramar-primary-disco

Glow products and additional snacks will be available for sale, please note we’re cash only and to bring small notes or coins if possible.

Parent’s must attend for Session 1, but parent attendance is option for session 2 and 3.

We can’t wait to see everyone’s dance moves!

Arts and Academic Festival entries close Friday 24 May 2024

We have already received 300 entries for 2024 Arts and Academic Festival and to date, we have 1 student who has entered 9 out of the 10 available categories!!

A few things to note:

• Group Entries – 1 form per student, signed by a parent and forms submitted together with their partner’s form(s).
• Music and Dance entries – any accompaniment music must be submitted on a USB  with the entry form.
• Music  – students can submit more than one entry if they are performing on separate instruments e.g. drums solo and vocal solo, piano solo and flute solo.
• Media entry forms are due by 24 May. Media entry on USB due by Tuesday 4 June
• Refer to the blog post from Friday 10 May for copies of entry forms showing full entry and judging criteria.

Should you have any questions please email eacarramar@ststephens.wa.edu.au or come and see us at the Arts and Academic desk, open each morning from 8.15am – 8.45am.

Refer to the blog post from Friday 10 May for copies of entry forms showing full entry details and judging criteria.

All entry forms must be submitted at the Arts and Academic desk, no later than Friday 24 May (open each morning from 8.15am – 8.45am).

Go Blue Day!

Term 2 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…) 

Congratulations to PARRESIA for running the most laps in Week 5! Followed very closely by Makaria! Well done to our Year 3 cohort who had the most participants joining in on the fun in Week 5! Keep up the fantastic effort everyone!

100 LAPS Club 

Congratulations to Jayden Drew (5S) and Kireth Sandhu (6S) who completed 100 laps on their running club cards!

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.

We encourage all of our Interschool Cross Country team members to join us at Running Club every Thursday morning in preparation for the Interschool Carnival in Week 10.

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 and a staff member will walk them to our club on the green. Thank you.

NO MOVEMENT CLUB IN TERM 2

Due to Year 2 – 6 Interschool Cross Country Training on Tuesday mornings.

Scholastic Book Club

The due date for Scholastic issue 4 is Saturday 8 June

Children’s University

Can you believe we already have three students who have qualified for graduation later this year?  So early in the year!  This is so encouraging – keep up the learning outside the classroom!!

For students who have accured enough hours for graduation yet, don’t forget to log on to the CU portal.  The web address and log on details for the CU portal are inside the front cover of your passport.  Click on one of the tabs at the top of the page and begin exploring all the exciting ways you can learn outside the classroom.   Here is one I found where you can learn more about Antarctica and earn 90 minutes in your passport.  Feel free to print this out, complete the activities and bring it to the next stamping session.

Keep loving what you learn!

Dr Janelle Morris

Heart For The Homeless

The collection box is located in the Primary Forum

We’re collecting new and clean…

Sleeping bags, tracksuit pants and tops, backpacks, shampoos, conditioners, body wash, soap, deodorant, tampons and pads, underwear, single-pack toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors and socks.

We’re only accepting brand new and in good condition clean items. At this time we’re not collecting food or perishable items.

Essential Donation Items:

• New Sleeping Bags: A warm and cozy sleeping bag can provide much-needed comfort during cold nights.
• New Fleece Blankets: Soft fleece blankets offer warmth and a sense of security to individuals facing homelessness – small, packable ones are best as they’re easy to carry.
• New Winter Jumpers:
  • Men’s Sizes M – XXL
  • Women’s Sizes 10-18
• New Winter Bottoms:
  • Men’s Sizes 32-42
  • Women’s Sizes 8-18
• New Underwear:
  • Women’s Sizes 8-18
  • Men’s Sizes M-XL
• New Socks: Keeping feet warm and dry is essential, so new pairs of socks are greatly appreciated.
• Backpacks: these enable those sleeping rough to have something to safely carry their belongings around in.

If you’re considering donating multiple items, here are some suggested pack ideas:

St Bart’s Winter Care Pack – Under $60

• Backpack
• Blanket
• Beanie, Gloves & Scarf
• Socks & Underwear
• Deodorant, Wipes, Shower Gel / Soap, Toothbrush, Toothpaste

Men’s Winter Wear Pack – Under $60:

• Jumper, track pants, socks, and briefs pack.
• Jumper and track pants pack, briefs and socks pack.

Women’s Winter Wear Pack – Under $50:

• Jumper, track pants, socks, and briefs pack.
• Jumper and track pants pack, socks and briefs pack.

These clothing packs provide a comprehensive set of winter wear items, ensuring that individuals experiencing homelessness have the necessary clothing to stay warm and comfortable.

Sanitary Packs Ideas:

Full Sanitary Pack – Under $30:

• Small Shampoo
• Small Conditioner
• Body Wash
• Disposable shavers
• Individually wrapped toothbrushes
• Smaller size tubes of toothpaste
• Hair Brushes
• Wide Teeth Combs / Afro Combs
• Tampons/Pads
• Deodorant

Women’s Sanitary Pack – Under $20:

• Tampons/Pads
• Deodorant
• Disposable shavers
• Hair Brushes
• Individually wrapped toothbrushes
• Smaller size tubes of toothpaste

Men’s Sanitary Pack – Under $15:

• Deodorant
• Wide Teeth Combs / Afro Combs
• Disposable shavers
• Individually wrapped toothbrushes
• Smaller size tubes of toothpaste

Drawing Competition

2024 Disco

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

Term 3 Book Fair

Kindy 2025 & 2026 Enrolments

We are now finalising the last few places remaining for Kindy 2025. Our registrations for Kindy 2026 are also filling fast.

If you have younger siblings to register or friends and family considering joining our St Stephen’s community, please spread the word to register online asap.

https://www.ststephens.wa.edu.au/enrolments/enrolment-information/how-to-apply/

Tournament of Minds

Tournament of Minds is a problem-solving program for teams of students from both primary and secondary years. Tournament’s aim is to enhance the potential of our youth by developing diverse skills, enterprise, time management, and the discipline to work collaboratively within a challenging and competitive environment.

They are required to solve demanding, open-ended challenges from one of the following disciplines:

• The Arts
  A new discipline for those who have a love for the visual and performing arts!
  The long term challenges will involve research before developing a creative interpretation in response to the Challenge. Plenty of opportunities for artistic expression in the form of dance, song, musical instruments, theatre and all forms of the Visual Arts.
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
  A new discipline starting in 2018.
  The combination of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics principles provides an integrated approach for students to deepen their conceptual understanding and use their creative and critical thinking skills to solve the challenges within an authentic context.
• Language Literature
  Language Literature Challenges will involve in-depth analysis and research of texts from a variety of fields.
• Social Sciences
  A journey through the moral and ethical issues confronting society in the 21st Century.

Tournament of Minds is an opportunity for students with a passion for learning and problem solving to demonstrate their skills and talents in an exciting, vibrant and public way. Try outs for students in Y5 and 6 will be held after school on Tuesday May 21 3.20pm – 4.20pm in CH6 with Mrs Byrne.

To try out you need to be able to commit to after school rehearsals every Tuesday in T2 and T3 (3.20 – 4.20 pm) and be able to attend the regional presentation at ECU Joondalup on Saturday 31 August 2024; where you will be performing your ten-minute drama/solution. No preparation is required for the try outs, you just need to be comfortable on the stage and be a team player. I look forward to seeing you next week.

Mrs Byrne

Term 2 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 4 Running Club House Points : (drum roll please…) 

Congratulations to PARRESIA for running the most laps in Week 4! Followed by a draw between CHARIS and MAKARIA! Well done to our Year 2 cohort who had the most participants joining in on the fun in Week 4! Keep up the fantastic effort everyone!

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.

We encourage all of our Interschool Cross Country team members to join us at Running Club every Thursday morning in preparation for the Interschool Carnival in Week 10.

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 and a staff member will walk them to our club on the green. Thank you.

2024 Disco

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

Term 3 Book Fair

Heart For the Homeless

The collection box is located in the Administration Building

We’re collecting new and clean…

Sleeping bags, tracksuit pants and tops, backpacks, shampoos, conditioners, body wash, soap, deodorant, tampons and pads, underwear, single-pack toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors and socks.

We’re only accepting brand new and in good condition clean items. At this time we’re not collecting food or perishable items.

Essential Donation Items:

• New Sleeping Bags: A warm and cozy sleeping bag can provide much-needed comfort during cold nights.
• New Fleece Blankets: Soft fleece blankets offer warmth and a sense of security to individuals facing homelessness – small, packable ones are best as they’re easy to carry.
• New Winter Jumpers:
  • Men’s Sizes M – XXL
  • Women’s Sizes 10-18
• New Winter Bottoms:
  • Men’s Sizes 32-42
  • Women’s Sizes 8-18
• New Underwear:
  • Women’s Sizes 8-18
  • Men’s Sizes M-XL
• New Socks: Keeping feet warm and dry is essential, so new pairs of socks are greatly appreciated.
• Backpacks: these enable those sleeping rough to have something to safely carry their belongings around in.

If you’re considering donating multiple items, here are some suggested pack ideas:

St Bart’s Winter Care Pack – Under $60

• Backpack
• Blanket
• Beanie, Gloves & Scarf
• Socks & Underwear
• Deodorant, Wipes, Shower Gel / Soap, Toothbrush, Toothpaste

Men’s Winter Wear Pack – Under $60:

• Jumper, track pants, socks, and briefs pack.
• Jumper and track pants pack, briefs and socks pack.

Women’s Winter Wear Pack – Under $50:

• Jumper, track pants, socks, and briefs pack.
• Jumper and track pants pack, socks and briefs pack.

These clothing packs provide a comprehensive set of winter wear items, ensuring that individuals experiencing homelessness have the necessary clothing to stay warm and comfortable.

Sanitary Packs Ideas:

Full Sanitary Pack – Under $30:

• Small Shampoo
• Small Conditioner
• Body Wash
• Disposable shavers
• Individually wrapped toothbrushes
• Smaller size tubes of toothpaste
• Hair Brushes
• Wide Teeth Combs / Afro Combs
• Tampons/Pads
• Deodorant

Women’s Sanitary Pack – Under $20:

• Tampons/Pads
• Deodorant
• Disposable shavers
• Hair Brushes
• Individually wrapped toothbrushes
• Smaller size tubes of toothpaste

Men’s Sanitary Pack – Under $15:

• Deodorant
• Wide Teeth Combs / Afro Combs
• Disposable shavers
• Individually wrapped toothbrushes
• Smaller size tubes of toothpaste

We are very excited to announce the launch of the Arts & Academic Festival for 2024!

Entry Forms will be available in the Forum from Monday 13 May for students to collect for the areas in which they would like to enter.   Additional information for each of the sections can be found below.  There are categories available for students from Years 1-6 to enter, specific information is noted on each entry form.  As this is a House competition, a reminder that all members of a group must be from the same House. A list of students in each house is available to view at the A&A desk to assist students in choosing a partner.

Completed forms (together with any attachments) need to be submitted to the A&A Entry Desk which will be available each morning from 8.15am – 8.45am Tuesday 14 May to Friday 24 May.   We ask that forms are checked & signed by parents & they will be checked again as they are submitted.

The entry deadline is Friday 24 May.  A Festival Schedule will be prepared and advertised on the blog in Week 9 after all entries have been processed.  So join the fun and get ready to shine for your House!!

Should you have any further questions please contact  Mrs Rosie Gamble or Mrs Janet Milne via email on eacarramar@ststephens.wa.edu.au.

Madame Isabelle Pilote & Mrs Jennifer Langley

Mother’s Day Stall Success!

We would like to thank all the Parent Reps who coordinated the Mother’s Day stall this week as well as the many volunteers who helped manage the stall. It was a huge success! Together, our community raised a grand total of $2000, which will go towards the Evening On The Green at the end of the year. Well done everyone!

Wishing all the mums in our community a relaxing Mother’s Day filled with love and laughter.

Mother’s Day Stall

Icy Poles

The Year 6 Captains will not be selling icy poles this week as they will be on camp.

2024 Disco

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

Term 3 Book Fair

OSHClub

Heart For The Homeless

The collection box is located in the Administration Building

We’re collecting new and clean…

Sleeping bags, tracksuit pants and tops, backpacks, shampoos, conditioners, body wash, soap, deodorant, tampons and pads, underwear, single-pack toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors and socks.

We’re only accepting brand new and in good condition clean items. At this time we’re not collecting food or perishable items.

Essential Donation Items:

• New Sleeping Bags: A warm and cozy sleeping bag can provide much-needed comfort during cold nights.
• New Fleece Blankets: Soft fleece blankets offer warmth and a sense of security to individuals facing homelessness – small, packable ones are best as they’re easy to carry.
• New Winter Jumpers:
  • Men’s Sizes M – XXL
  • Women’s Sizes 10-18
• New Winter Bottoms:
  • Men’s Sizes 32-42
  • Women’s Sizes 8-18
• New Underwear:
  • Women’s Sizes 8-18
  • Men’s Sizes M-XL
• New Socks: Keeping feet warm and dry is essential, so new pairs of socks are greatly appreciated.
• Backpacks: these enable those sleeping rough to have something to safely carry their belongings around in.

If you’re considering donating multiple items, here are some suggested pack ideas:

St Bart’s Winter Care Pack – Under $60

• Backpack
• Blanket
• Beanie, Gloves & Scarf
• Socks & Underwear
• Deodorant, Wipes, Shower Gel / Soap, Toothbrush, Toothpaste

Men’s Winter Wear Pack – Under $60:

• Jumper, track pants, socks, and briefs pack.
• Jumper and track pants pack, briefs and socks pack.

Women’s Winter Wear Pack – Under $50:

• Jumper, track pants, socks, and briefs pack.
• Jumper and track pants pack, socks and briefs pack.

These clothing packs provide a comprehensive set of winter wear items, ensuring that individuals experiencing homelessness have the necessary clothing to stay warm and comfortable.

Sanitary Packs Ideas:

Full Sanitary Pack – Under $30:

• Small Shampoo
• Small Conditioner
• Body Wash
• Disposable shavers
• Individually wrapped toothbrushes
• Smaller size tubes of toothpaste
• Hair Brushes
• Wide Teeth Combs / Afro Combs
• Tampons/Pads
• Deodorant

Women’s Sanitary Pack – Under $20:

• Tampons/Pads
• Deodorant
• Disposable shavers
• Hair Brushes
• Individually wrapped toothbrushes
• Smaller size tubes of toothpaste

Men’s Sanitary Pack – Under $15:

• Deodorant
• Wide Teeth Combs / Afro Combs
• Disposable shavers
• Individually wrapped toothbrushes
• Smaller size tubes of toothpaste

Mother’s Day Stall – Next Week 

A final reminder that our Mother’s Day stall begins next Tuesday, 7 May. See you there.