Welcome to Term 2! 

Dear Families

We hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Easter and a restful school holiday, filled with plenty of special family time. It’s hard to believe that Term 2 is already here, and we are so excited to welcome everyone back!

This term promises to be packed with fantastic learning opportunities and a host of special activities for our students. Highlights include the much-anticipated Camps for our Year 2, Year 4 and Year 6 students, Mother’s Day celebrations, our annual Cross-Country, the always popular Primary Disco, and of course, our incredible Arts & Academic Festival. Just to name a few!

Speaking of Mother’s Day, we are thrilled to share that our wonderful Mother’s Day Stall begins tomorrow! We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the amazing parents who have volunteered their time and energy to organise this much-loved tradition once again. Your efforts mean so much to our school community, and we are so grateful.

We look forward to a successful, joyful, and enriching Term 2 for all our students and families. As always, our door is open if you need anything, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Wishing you all a wonderful start to the new term!

Madame Pilote                                  Mrs Langley                                         Mr Andrews

 

Mother’s Day Stall

 

 

 

After-School Clubs – Starting Week 3 

We’d like to let families know that After-School Clubs will begin in Week 3 this term. With some of our upper years students heading off to camp and preparations in full swing for the early years Mother’s Day celebrations, we’re giving a little extra time before launching our club sessions. Details about the available clubs and how to register will be shared in next week’s blog. We look forward to another great term of after-school activities!

 

Icy Poles are back this Friday! 

We’re pleased to let you know that icy poles will be on sale this Friday for $1 each, with all proceeds going to charity. Our School Captains are excited to kick off this fundraiser and support a great cause.

Please note that due to Year 6 Camp, there will be no icy pole sales on Friday 9 May, but they will return on Friday 16 May.

Thank you for your continued support!

 

CFC Club Raises $134 for Perth Children’s Hospital! 

We are thrilled to share that our CFC (Cards For Charity) After-School Club raised an incredible $134 last term through the sale of beautiful handmade cards, lovingly created by our talented students. Every dollar raised was donated to Perth Children’s Hospital, supporting children and families in need.

We can’t wait to get creative again this term when the club resumes, with more card-making, more fun, and more funds raised for a great cause. It’s a win-win: being artistic, enjoying time together, supporting charity, and living out our school’s core value of Service.

A huge congratulations to our young entrepreneurs with hearts of gold. Your kindness and creativity are truly inspiring!

 

Running Club

Welcome to Term 2!

All students in Kindy to Year 6 and their families are encouraged to join Miss Nicol, Mrs Bartels and Mr Simms on the Primary Green every Thursday morning to run as many laps around the Green as you can! First run club will start week 3 (Thursday the 15 May). 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 put into the “finish bin” after 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.

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.

Any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Miss Kaliah Nicol – Primary Physical Education Teacher

 

Primary Interhouse Cross Country Carnival

The St Stephen’s Carramar K – 12 Interhouse Cross Country Carnival will be taking place on Tuesday 13 May (Week 3, Term 2). The event will run from 8.40am – 10.45am on the school oval. Classes will resume as normal after recess time. Students in Kindy – Year 1 will participate in a Lapathon run in a special sectioned off boundary area on the oval. Students in Year 2 – 6 will participate in different Cross Country distances, along with some fun, non-competitive team games on the oval. Please see the details below: 

Date: Tuesday the 13 May (Week 3, Term 2)

Time: 8.30am – 10.45am
Students in Year 2 – 6 need to arrive at school no later than 8.25am.  

Location: St Stephen’s School Carramar – Oval

What to Wear/Bring: 

• House Uniform
• Appropriate sports shoes
• Clearly labelled St Stephen’s School hat

• Clearly labelled water bottle
• Asthma inhaler if required

K – 1 LAPATHON:

Our Kindy, Pre-Primary and Year 1 students will be involved in a lapathon in their own sectioned off area on the oval. The lapathon will commence at approximately 9.15am.

Year 2 – 12 CROSS COUNTRY:

Event Start Time	Year Group	Distance
8.40am	Year 9/10/11/12 Boys	4km
8.50am	Year 5/6 Boys	2.5km
9.00am	Year 7/8 Boys	3km
9.10am	Year 5/6 Girls	2.5km
9.20am	Year 9/10/11/12 Girls	4km
9.30am	Year 4 Girls & Boys	2km
9.40am	Year 7/8 Girls	3km
9.55am	Year 3 Girls & Boys	1.5km
10.20am	Year 2 Girls & Boys	750m

Spectators

Families are welcome and encouraged to spectate this event but must not interfere with any of the races and activities on the oval. We look forward to seeing you all at this exciting carnival!

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS… 

Can I spectate this event? 

Parents/guardians and family members are welcome and encouraged to spectate the K-12 Cross Country Carnival. There will be a designated spectating areas on the oval for families. We kindly ask that spectators do not interfere with students and staff on the finish line or in their activities on the oval. Please remain behind the flags in the designated spectating areas.  

Can I take photos/videos at the Cross Country Carnival? 

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. Disputing with officials sets a poor example for children and undermines the spirit of fair play.  

When is the Interschool Cross Country Carnival?  

The Year 2 – 6 NIPSSA Interschool Cross Country Carnival will take place on Friday the 20 June. The Interschool Cross Country Team will be selected from the results at our Interhouse Carnival. More information about the carnival will be sent out via Consent2Go once the team has been selected.

When is the Presentation Assembly?

The Presentation Assembly (Yr2-12) will be held on Wednesday 14 May at 10.15am in the Sports Centre.

If you have any further questions about the upcoming Primary Interhouse Cross Country Carnival, please don’t hesitate to contact me via email at kaliah.nicol@ststephens.wa.edu.au. We thank you for your support and look forward to seeing your children run at our Primary Interhouse Cross Country Carnival!

Miss Kaliah Nicol – Primary Physical Education Teacher

 

Scholastic Book Club Orders

The last day for Issue 3 Book Club ordering is Tuesday 13 May.

 

Primary Disco – Friday 23 May

 

Sonshine FM – Heart for the Homeless Campaign

Items can be dropped into the Heart for the Homeless box in the Primary Forum between 8.00am and 4.00pm, Monday to Friday from Wednesday 30 April to Friday 23 May.

 

Arts & Academic Festival 2025

 

From the Heart; a Leadership Reflection

Navigating Friendship Ups and Downs 

Friendships are a vital part of a child’s school experience, offering joy, companionship and social growth. However, they also come with ups and downs; disagreements, misunderstandings and feelings of exclusion are all part of learning how to navigate relationships.

When your child comes home upset about a friendship issue, it’s important to remember that they are sharing their perception of the situation. As with any conflict, there are always two sides to the story. Encouraging your child to consider different perspectives helps them develop empathy, problem-solving skills, and resilience.

In today’s culture, the idea of having a “Best Friend Forever” (BFF) is celebrated. While close friendships are special, this mindset can sometimes lead to exclusivity, jealousy and possessiveness. At school, we consistently reinforce the message that friendships should be open and inclusive. No one “belongs” to anyone and while it’s natural to have closer friends, it’s equally important to be friendly with everyone.

Friendship issues are a normal part of growing up. By staying objective and guiding children through these moments, we help them build the resilience and kindness needed for lifelong healthy relationships. Let’s work together to support positive, inclusive friendships!

 

Easter Meal Deal

Children University

Children’s University

I was looking on the CU portal at what online activities they had under the Food and Cooking tab and found an activity on National Hot Chocolate Day!  I didn’t even know there was a National Hot Chocolate Day but there is and it was on 31 January.  Two months late, but not too late to participate in the CU activity and earn yourself one hour towards graduation.  Below is the activity that CU posted on the portal.

National Hot Chocolate Day @ CU

Ok so it may be hot chocolate day all over the world but over this side of the world we need it a bit more chill. Let’s have a cold chocolate milkshake instead!

Try this activity – your goal is to create a delicious chocolate milkshake and name your creation.

Ingredients

Milk, ice-cream, chocolate or whatever you like really – you get to decide quantities!

You might use a blender, or you could combine and froth by hand (well, with a whisk), your choice. Remember to write down the steps and ingredients you use. If you make the best milkshake ever you’ll definitely want to recreate it!

You can then try different toppings – sprinkles, chocolate, cherries, whatever you want to experiment with.

When you have finished take a photo of your creation and give your drink a name.  Bring the photo in to show me at one of our passport stamping sessions – Thursday mornings in the Primary Forum.

Dr Janelle Morris

 

Mother’s Day Stall

 

Cards for Charity Sale!

This term, our talented students in the Cards for Charity (CFC) after-school club have been hard at work, using their creativity and dedication to make a difference. They have spent countless hours designing and crafting beautiful handmade cards, all in support of Perth Children’s Hospital.

We are excited to announce that these heartfelt creations will be on sale on Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 and 9 April, during Recess in the Primary Forum. Each card is just $2 and every dollar raised will go directly to Perth Children’s Hospital.

By purchasing a card, students not only support our students’ hard work but also contribute to a meaningful cause. So come along, pick up a card (or a few!) and spread kindness while making a real impact.

Let’s show our support for our young changemakers and their incredible efforts!

 

Easter Raffle – FINAL REMINDER!

The Primary Captains are hosting an Easter Raffle and you have the chance to win a basket full of delicious Easter treats, kindly donated by Mrs Sabine Winton!

It’s super easy to enter:

1. Visit the Primary Forum before school TOMORROW (final day!) between 8:15am and 8:30am to grab your $2 ticket.
2. Keep your fingers crossed for a chance to win!

All funds raised will be donated to the Melanoma Institute Australia. The winner will be drawn at the Year 2 Assembly this Friday 4 April. Good luck!

 

WEEK 9 Running Club

House Points: (drum roll please…)

CHARIS 55

MAKARIA 103

PARRESIA 156

Congratulations to PARRESIA for running the most laps in Week 9!

100 Laps Running Club

Congratulations to Caileigh Van Deventer (Year 3) for completing 300 laps on her running club card. Congratulations to Louise Hughes (parent) for completing 200 laps on her running club card. Well done!

REMINDER: There will be no running club this week (Week 10) due to teachers being on camp. Looking forward to seeing everyone in Week 11 for our last running club of the term!

 

Art Competition

 

Creative Kids Art Club