Father’s Day Stall This Week
A reminder fo all students to please bring money if they would like to purchase something from the Father’s Day Stall.
Tuesday 20 August – Kindy, Pre-Primary, Year 6, Year 1
8am – 8.30am Kindy and Pre-Primary students accompanied by a parent
8.30am – 8.45am Year 6 and Pre-Primary students (with staff assistance)
8.45am – 9am Year 1 and Pre-Primary students (with staff assistance)
Wednesday 21 August – Pre-Kindy, Year 5, Year 4, Year 2, Year 3
8.00am – 9.15am Pre-Kindy students accompanied by a parent
8.30am – 8.45am Year 5s
8.45am – 9.00am Year 4s
9.00am – 9.15am Year 2s
9:15am-9:30am Year 3s
Thursday 22 August
8.30am – 9.30am
Anyone who hasn’t purchased and wishes to do so.
Collaborative Approaches to Support Bullying
Wednesday 21 August, 6.15pm
Duncraig Campus – Community Room
We are proud to be hosting this Ngala Parenting Connections WA workshop. Presented by Vanessa Kay, this session is beneficial for those whose children have experienced bullying or those interested in a solution-focused approach that they can implement at home, to build confidence and well-being. In this free presentation, discover how co-regulation can play a crucial role in supporting individuals who have been bullied.
Book online – https://www.ngala.com.au/workshop/collaborative-approaches-to-support-bullying-the-role-of-co-regulation/
Bake Sale – Thursday 22 August
All students from Kindy to Year 6 are invited to bring in some money for this delicious fundraising event. All students who would like to purchase items will be taken to the Primary Forum at Recess. Thank you in advance for your support.
Athletics Carnival Presentations
A huge congratulations to everyone who participated in the Primary Interhouse Athletics Carnival on Friday. The energy, enthusiasm and House spirit displayed by our students on the day was outstanding! We will be holding our Athletics Carnival Presentations this Friday 23 August at 2.55pm in the Primary Forum.
Hannah Uglow – Primary Physical Education Teacher
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 4 Running Club House Points : (drum roll please…)
|
CHARIS |
MAKARIA | PARRESIA |
| 44 | 94 |
93 |
Congratulations to MAKARIA for running the most laps in Week 4! Parresia were only one lap behind! Congratulations to our Year 2 cohort who had the most runners participating in Week 4.
100 LAPS CLUB
Congratulations to Bernard Streeter (1C) who completed 400 laps on his running club card!
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
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
Costumecorner@ststephens.wa.edu.au
Costume Corner 
Scholastic Book Club
Scholastic Book Club orders are due Wednesday 4/9
Drawing Competition – Calling All Young Artists: Join the Primary Drawing Competition!
Attention all budding artists! It’s time to unleash your creativity and embark on a journey into the realm of imagination with our Primary Drawing Competition! 🚀🖌️
This year, our theme is “Journey into Imagination“, inspired by the whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland. As the theme for this year’s Art Exhibition: Fusion is “Down the Rabbit Hole“, we invite you to explore the enchanting universe of Lewis Carroll’s timeless tale and let your imagination run wild.
Here’s how you can participate:
🖍️ Lower Primary: You have the option to either collect a colouring page from the Primary Forum near the entrance to Student Reception, or let your imagination take flight and create your own original picture on A4 paper.
🎨 Upper Primary: Get ready to showcase your artistic prowess by creating your very own original drawing inspired by the theme.
Make sure to write your name, house, and class on the back of your entry, and drop it into the designated box in the Primary Forum near the door to Student Reception.
📅 Deadline: All entries must be received by Friday, September 20th, the last day of Term 3. Feel free to submit multiple entries and let your creativity shine!
🏆 Prizes: Winners will be announced at the Fusion – Art Exhibition in Term 4. Not only will you receive an award for your outstanding creativity, but you’ll also be rewarded with a special prize!
This is your chance to showcase your talent, express your imagination, and be part of something truly magical. So, gather your pencils, paints, and markers, and let’s embark on an artistic adventure together!
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to let your creativity soar. We can’t wait to see the amazing artworks you’ll create!
Let’s paint a masterpiece together and make this year’s Primary Drawing Competition one to remember!
Happy drawing! 🎨🌟
Mrs Emily Tutty and Mrs Daniela Calabro
Primary Art Teachers
Joondalup Athletics – Come and Try Day
