Reading Quest Reminder – Forms and Money Due Friday 9 August
All proceeds will go towards the Evening On The Green. Prizes will be announced during Book Week.
Kindy Request
Kindy staff and students are requesting donations of empty cereal boxes for an upcoming project. They would greatly appreciate these to be dropped off at Kindy.
Thank you
Scholastic Book Club
Book club orders are due Thursday 8 August
Term 3 Running Club
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 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 in our year group bags at the end of each session.
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.
WEEK 2 Running Club House Points : (drum roll please…)
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CHARIS |
MAKARIA | PARRESIA |
| 56 | 105 |
127 |
Congratulations to PARRESIA for running the most laps in Week 2! Congratulations to our Year 5 cohort who had the most runners participating this week, followed closely by our Year 2 cohort.
100 LAPS CLUB
Congratulations to Brayden Kilian (2H) and Zachary Allen (3MU) who completed 100 laps on their running club cards! Congratulations to Caileigh van Deventer (2ME) who completed 200 laps on her running club card! We will present all running club certificates at our next assembly on Friday 9 August.
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.
Education Minister’s Running Challenge Term 3
Primary and secondary school students across WA are invited to register for the Education Minister’s Running Challenge in Term 3. The challenge aims to increase participation in physical activity, regardless of ability. Registered primary students will be required to run, walk or wheel for 20 minutes per week, while secondary students and staff complete 30 minutes per week, from July 15 to September 13. Activities may be completed during or outside of school hours. Term 3 Running Club will be the perfect opportunity for our St Stephen’s School community to complete the challenge – so sign up now and get running! Go St Stephen’s!
Link to sign up: https://www.ministersrunningchallenge.wa.gov.au
Information about the challenge: https://www.ministersrunningchallenge.wa.gov.au/the-challenge
Miss Hannah Uglow
Primary Physical Education Teacher
National Science Week
Canteen – Athletics Carnival Meal Deal
Primary Interhouse Athletics Carnival
Date: Friday 16 August (Week 4, Term 3)
Time: 8.25am – 3.20pm
Students in Year 1 – 6 need to arrive at school no later than 8.25am.
Please note: Our Kindy and Pre-Primary students will only be involved in morning activities. At approximately 9.30am, the Kindy and Pre-Primary students will participate in team games in their own sectioned off area on the oval.
Location: St Stephen’s School Carramar – Oval
What to Wear:
- Sport Uniform
- Appropriate sports shoes (no athletics spikes permitted, rubber athletics shoes only)
- Clearly labelled St Stephen’s School hat
- Clearly labelled St Stephen’s School jacket and/or tracksuit pants
What to Bring:
- Clearly labelled water bottle
- Students must bring all food and drinks they will need for the day. A meal deal will be available from the Canteen.
- Clearly labelled bag containing all their requirements for the day.
- If your child has asthma, please ensure they bring their own inhaler.
Timetable of Events:
Family Picnic
We will break for lunch from 12.30pm – 12.50pm. During this time, students will be invited to eat lunch with their families if they have a family member spectating. Students who do not have a family member spectating will need to remain in their House Bay for the lunch break. Parents/guardians will not be permitted in the House Bays designated for students.
400m and 800m Races
We will be running our 400m and 800m events in the weeks leading up to the carnival. Students in Years 1 – 6 are invited to participate in these events on the dates below:
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Week: |
Event: | Year Group: | Date: | Time: |
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4 |
400m | 1 – 3 | Tuesday 13 August |
Recess time |
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4 |
400m | 4 – 6 | Tuesday 13 August |
Lunch time |
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4 |
800m | 3 – 4 | Wednesday 14 August | Recess time 10.55am – 11.20am |
| 4 | 800m | 5 – 6 | Wednesday 14 August |
Lunch time |
Students who would like to participate in the optional 400m and 800m events must make their way down to the oval at the times listed above. Parents/guardians are permitted to spectate the events from a distance but must not interfere with the children and races. Results from our 400m and 800m events will contribute to overall House and individual athletics carnival points.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS…
Can I spectate the Primary Athletics Carnival?
Families are welcome and encouraged to spectate the Primary Athletics Carnival. There will be a designated spectating area for families near the finish line. Spectators are not permitted in the House Bays designated for students and staff only. Spectators will need to bring their own chairs and/or picnic rugs for the spectating area. Spectators are welcome to make their way around the oval to spectate the field events and team games, but please be mindful of track events and races that are taking place throughout the day.
Can I take photos/videos?
Parents/guardians may take photo or video recordings of their own child/children (provided other students are not identifiable and the images are not shared on social media). No photo or video recording is to be used as evidence for results or appeal. The judge’s decision is final. Disputing with officials sets a poor example for children and undermines the spirit of fair play.
Which events will my child be participating in?
Every child will have the opportunity to participate in every event at our Primary Athletics Carnival. We look forward to a day filled with enthusiasm, effort and enjoyment as our students take part in every event, in the spirit of fair play and inclusivity.
How does the House point and ribbon system work at the Athletics Carnival?
- Every student in Year 1 – 6 who participates in an individual event will receive at least 2 house points for their efforts.
- In our individual track and field events, students will receive house points and individual points based on their overall placings (times or distances).
- 1st place: 10 points, 2nd place: 9 points, 3rd place: 8 points, 4th place: 7 points, 5th place: 6 points, 6th place: 5 points, 7th: 4 points, 8th: place 3 points, 9th place onwards: 2 points.
- It is important to note and explain to your child that some year groups will have multiple heats for track events. House points and place ribbons will be allocated and presented to students after all 50m, 100m or 200m heats have been run.
- For example – there may be three 100m race heats for the Year 3 girls category. If a student in Heat C runs the fastest time overall out of all runners in Heat A, B and C, then the student from Heat C will be awarded with 10 house points and the 1st place ribbon.
We encourage you to remind your child that the true spirit of our Athletics Carnival lies in participation, effort and enjoyment, rather than simply winning a ribbon. Celebrating personal achievements, effort and improvement fosters a positive and inclusive atmosphere where every child feels valued and proud of their own individual accomplishments. Emphasise the importance of doing your best, supporting others and having fun!
When is the Interschool Athletics Carnival?
The Year 3 – 6 NIPSSA Interschool Swimming Carnival will take place on Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 September (Week 9, Term 3). The Interschool Athletics Team will be selected from the results at our Interhouse Athletics Carnival. More information about the carnival will be sent out via Consent2Go once the team has been selected.
Little Athletics is a fantastic way to keep fit and builds the foundation skills of running, jumping and throwing, which are all transferable to other sports. If your child is interested in participating in Little Athletics outside of school, Joondalup Little Athletics Centre is a fantastic local club – https://www.joondalupathletics.com.au The WA Little Athletics season runs from October until March.
If your child is going to be absent on Friday 16 August, please advise ASAP via email at hannah.uglow@ststephens.wa.edu.au, as this helps with the planning of our event.
We look forward to seeing our students participate in the 2024 Interhouse Athletics Carnival!
Miss Hannah Uglow
Primary Physical Education Teacher
Book Week Parade – Friday 23 August
Costume Hire
Dear Parents and Students
We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our Primary School Costume Corner! Whether it’s for school assemblies, dress up days, or fun events like book week, we’ve got a wide range of costumes for everyone!
Come visit us at the Costume Corner in Parresia every day in Week 4 from 8.00am – 8:30am and 3.00pm – 4.00pm to browse and borrow costumes. Please note, we are cash only.
Full Costumes: $10
Accessories $1 per/piece
Costumercorner@ststephens.wa.edu.au
Costume Corner 
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