Year 6 Market Day

Our Year 6 students have been busy planning their market day all term. Stalls will sell a range of craft products, food items and also offer fun games for students to participate in. Please show your support of these budding entrepreneurs at Recess this Thursday 12 September. Most items are priced between $1.00 and $3.00.

All funds raised will be donated to the Melanoma Institute Australia.

Worship

Please note that there will be a combined end of term Worship on Monday 16 September, commencing 2.50pm. There will not be a seperate early years Worship in the morning.

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. 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.

Students – come dressed in your sport uniform or normal school uniform and running shoes. Students who do not have PE on a Thursday will need to change into their formal school uniform/shoes after running club.

WEEK 7 Running Club House Points : (drum roll please…) 

Congratulations to PARRESIA for running the most laps in Week 7! Well done to our Year 3 cohort who had the most participants in Week 7 with 11 runners!

100 LAPS CLUB 

Congratulations to Ashleigh Thiel (6CU) who completed 200 laps on her running club card! Congratulations to Kristian Bartels (3BA) who completed 300 laps! 

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.

Hannah Uglow

Primary Physical Education Teacher

Year 3 – 6 Primary Champion Schools Cross Country – Rescheduled Opportunity

After the cancellation of the Year 3 – 6 Primary Champion Schools Cross Country Carnival that was due to take place on Thursday 1 August (cancelled due to severe weather warnings), the event has now been rescheduled to Friday 25 October (Week 3, Term 4).

If your child is still interested in participating in this event, you will need to complete this nomination form:

https://www.schoolsportwa.com.au/product/cross-country-primary-champion-schools-individual-nomination-form/

Parents/guardians will need to attend  this event with their child/children if they wish to participate. If your child is participating, please email hannah.uglow@ststephens.wa.edu.au so we can arrange a St Stephen’s School running shirt for your child to borrow for the event.

Hannah Uglow

Teacher – Primary Physical Education

Fair Game Australia Sports Equipment Donations

This term we will be collecting pre-loved sports equipment donations for Fair Game Australia! Students are invited to bring in any unwanted/outgrown sports equipment to donate. The sports equipment donation bin will be located in the Primary Forum until the end of Term 3. 

Sports Equipment Donation Ideas:

• AFL footballs, soccer balls, basketballs
• Footy boots
• Cricket bats
• Soccer shin pads
• Runners/sneakers
• Tee ball bats, mitts and balls
• Track shoes
• Cones
• Boxing gloves/focus pads
• Dodgeballs
• Hula hoops
• Large sports bags in good condition (eg. Cricket bags)

The following items CANNOT be donated: 

• Sports clothing and uniforms (except team sets of bibs)
• Helmets (baseball, cricket or bike – due to safety reasons)
• Golf clubs
• Trophies or medals
• Hats
• Used drink bottles
• Large items such as fitness machines, bikes etc.
• Backpacks
• Any item that is broken, worn out or not suitable for current use (eg. old style tennis rackets)

Please note that all donations should be in functional condition and cleaned prior to donation.

Fair Game takes your sports equipment to some of the most remote and under-serviced communities in Australia where it helps remove barriers to participation in sport and fitness activities and supports a healthy lifestyle. The Fair Game Recycle and Donate program distributes over 6000 items a year having a positive social and environmental impact. For more information visit https://www.fairgame.org.au/donate-equipment/

Hannah Uglow

Primary Physical Education Teacher

Year 6 Graduation

A reminder to all Year 6 families to book tickets for the Year 6 Graduation Ceremony, to be held Tuesday 3 December. Bookings close Wednesday 18 September.

Fusion 2024

2025 Scholastic Book Club

After several fantastic years, Wendy Fraser is ready to pass the baton for the Scholastic Book Club Coordinator role for 2025. The Library are now looking for 1 or 2 enthusiastic parent volunteers to step up and take on this position.

Wendy is available to answer any questions and provide guidance on how to manage the Book Club orders.

If you’re interested or have any questions, please get in touch with Sue Oliver – sue.oliver@ststephens.wa.edu.au

Thank you for supporting our Scholastic Book Club!

Lyttle Stars Tennis

Staff Appreciation Day – Friday 6 September

The Year 6 captains have planned a fundraiser for GiveWrite (“Giving Kids in Need the Tools to Succeed”). Please see the flyer below – they are inviting all students to dress up as a teacher or learning assistant and bring in stationery items which will allow the captains to put together full pencil cases for students in need.

We are asking each year group to bring in a different stationery item (they can bring in one or many!). We will place buckets in your classroom later this week so that these can start coming in, prior to the dress-up day next Friday, 6 September.

To view the video https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1001115192 Please use password: ssscp

Scholastic Book Club

Scholastic Book Club orders are due Wednesday 4/9

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. 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.

Students – come dressed in your sport uniform or normal school uniform and running shoes. Students who do not have PE on a Thursday will need to change into their formal school uniform/shoes after running club.

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

Congratulations to CHARIS and MAKARIA for running the most laps in Week 6! Parresia following closely only 5 laps behind! Well done to our Year 2 cohort who had the most participants in Week 6 with 16 runners!

100 LAPS CLUB 

Congratulations to Kieran McDonald (PPDI) who completed 100 laps on his running club card! Congratulations to Aiden Kilian (5S) who completed 300 laps!

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 (PP-6)

Parent Series Term 3 – Cyber Safety and Digital Wellness

We are pleased to host this presentation by Kayelene Kerr from eSafe Kids. Parenting in the digital age can be complex and challenging. While there are many benefits for our children being online, there are also risks. Kayelene will share up-to-date information, practical strategies and resource recommendations to help you keep your kids safe. Tickets are free but booking is essential. https://events.humanitix.com/ps2024-t3

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

Fair Game Australia Sports Equipment Donations

This term we will be collecting pre-loved sports equipment donations for Fair Game Australia! Students are invited to bring in any unwanted/outgrown sports equipment to donate. The sports equipment donation bin will be located in the Primary Forum until the end of Term 3.

Sports Equipment Donation Ideas:

• AFL footballs, soccer balls, basketballs
• Footy boots
• Cricket bats
• Soccer shin pads
• Runners/sneakers
• Tee ball bats, mitts and balls
• Track shoes
• Cones
• Boxing gloves/focus pads
• Dodgeballs
• Hula hoops
• Large sports bags in good condition (eg. Cricket bags)

The following items CANNOT be donated: 

• Sports clothing and uniforms (except team sets of bibs)
• Helmets (baseball, cricket or bike – due to safety reasons)
• Golf clubs
• Trophies or medals
• Hats
• Used drink bottles
• Large items such as fitness machines, bikes etc.
• Backpacks
• Any item that is broken, worn out or not suitable for current use (eg. old style tennis rackets)

Please note that all donations should be in functional condition and cleaned prior to donation.

Fair Game takes your sports equipment to some of the most remote and under-serviced communities in Australia where it helps remove barriers to participation in sport and fitness activities and supports a healthy lifestyle. The Fair Game Recycle and Donate program distributes over 6000 items a year having a positive social and environmental impact. For more information visit https://www.fairgame.org.au/donate-equipment/

Hannah Uglow

Primary Physical Education Teacher (PP-6)