Celebrating Book Week 2025

Last Friday, our school community came together to celebrate the magic of books during our annual Book Week celebrations. We were truly impressed with the wonderful participation from our students, who embraced the spirit of the day with creativity and enthusiasm.

At the heart of Book Week is the importance of nurturing a love of reading in our young learners. Reading opens doors to imagination, knowledge and lifelong learning. When we spend quality time reading with our children, we are not only strengthening their literacy skills but also giving them the gift of stories, curiosity and shared moments together. It is, without doubt, one of the greatest gifts we can give them.

We were also delighted by the fantastic turnout of parents and families who joined us for our Book Week Parade. Your support made the event even more special for the children and it was heartening to see so many smiling faces in the crowd. In fact, the event was so well attended that we are beginning to wonder whether we may have outgrown our current venue in the Primary Forum! Moving forward, we will explore the possibility of holding the parade in a larger space to ensure everyone can comfortably share in this joyful celebration.

A special shout-out goes to Ms Oliver and our dedicated Library staff for their outstanding effort in bringing the parade together and for leading the many engaging activities throughout the week. Their creativity, organisation and passion for books ensured that our students experienced a truly memorable Book Week.

A huge thank you to our staff, students and families for making Book Week such a wonderful occasion. Together, we are building a culture of reading that will inspire our children for years to come.

Madame Pilote           Mrs Langley            Mr Andrews

  

OSH Club Bake Sale – A Heartfelt Thank You

We would like to sincerely thank all our parents and families for their incredible support of the OSH Club Bake Sale held yesterday in honour of Abbie Quinn, a much-loved member of our OSH Club team and a cherished part of the St Stephen’s School community.

Your generosity, kindness and willingness to come together not only made this event a success but also honoured Abbie’s memory in the most meaningful way. We are deeply grateful for the care shown by our community.

All proceeds from the bake sale will go directly to the Cancer Council, helping to fund vital cancer research, prevention initiatives and support services for individuals and families affected by cancer.

From the bottom of our heart, THANK YOU!

 

Father’s Day Stall

 

Children’s University

Check out this play challenge I found on the CU portal – they are always adding new things 😊

Up for a play challenge? We’ve got 9 of them to choose from!

The Play Advisor at Palmerston North City Council in Te Papaioea/Palmerston North, has come up with some special play challenges for you to try.

1. See the attached  Power of Play Challenge activity sheet.
2. Choose one, or as many challenges as you like, to complete.
3. For each challenge you complete, show a photo/drawing/file of the evidence that shows you did it to your School Coordinator.

Each challenge you complete earns you 30 minutes in your Passport to Learning.

•  Play is a powerful way to learn, stay active, and spark your imagination!  Explore different types of play and think about how you can help make your school and neighbourhood more   playful for everyone. Play isn’t just fun—it helps build the creativity, confidence, and problem-solving skills that will support you throughout life.
• And don’t forget—you’re never too old to play!  In fact, one of your most important jobs is reminding the adults in your life that play matters at every age!

 

Primary Interhouse Athletics Carnival

Date: Friday 29 August (Week 5, Term 3)

Time: 8.25am – 3.20pm
Students in Year 1 – 6 need to arrive at school no later than 8.20am. 

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 – 1pm. 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. 

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).
• 1^stplace: 10 points, 2^nd place: 9 points, 3^rd place: 8 points, 4^th place: 7 points, 5^th place: 6 points, 6^th place: 5 points, 7^th: 4 points, 8^th: place 3 points, 9^th 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 1^st 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 Athletics Carnival will take place on Tuesday the 23 and Wednesday the 24 of September. 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 29 August, please advise ASAP via email at kaliah.nicol@ststephens.wa.edu.au, as this helps with the planning of our event.

We look forward to seeing our students participate in the 2025 Interhouse Athletics Carnival!

Miss Kaliah Nicol – Primary Physical Education Teacher

 

WEEK 4 Running Club House Points

(drum roll please…)

CHARIS	MAKARIA	PARRESIA
22	27	75

Congratulations to PARRESIA for running the most laps in Week 4!

100 LAPS CLUB

Congratulations to:

Oliver Turton (Year 3) for completing 100 laps on his running club card

Jayden Drew (Year 6) for completing 300 laps on his running club card

Outstanding effort and commitment to Caleigh Schoeman (Year 3) for completing 800 laps on her running club card.

Well done everyone!

 

Vietnam Tour Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser

 

 

Scholastic Book Club

The last day for book club orders is Tuesday 9 September

 

REMINDER – Daffodil Day – OSH Club Bake Sale Monday 25 August

In memory of Abbie Quinn

As many of you are aware, we have sadly lost a much-loved member of our team and a cherished part of the St Stephen’s School community, Abbie Quinn, to cancer. In her memory, we are holding a fundraising event in support of Daffodil Day. All proceeds will go directly to the Cancer Council to help fund cancer research, prevention and support services.

To raise funds, we will be running two stalls:

Recess Stall
Primary Forum / Monday 25 August
We will be selling a variety of cakes, biscuits, popcorn and other treats, as well as playdough and a small second-hand toy section. Prices will range from 50c to $2.

After-School Stall
Outside the OSH Club room (demountable by the school oval) / Monday 25 August
This stall will feature a wider range of food, along with a much larger second-hand section including books, DVDs, toys, and more treasures for you and your children to explore.

For anyone unable to attend on the day, our flyer includes a QR code linking to our Cancer Council Daffodil Day fundraising page, where donations can be made directly. Every contribution helps bring hope for the future through vital research, prevention and support for people affected by cancer and their families.

We are deeply grateful for your support and we know Abbie would be touched to see her community come together in such a meaningful way.

With heartfelt thanks
Shelley Huggins and the OSH Club Team

Building resilience beyond the classroom

Over the past two weeks, we have been so impressed with our Year 1 to Year 4 students as they tackled their swimming lessons with courage and determination. For many, this was an opportunity to step outside their comfort zone, develop independence, and face challenges in a new environment. The resilience and persistence shown by our students, whether taking that first jump into the pool, learning a new stroke, or pushing themselves a little further each day, was inspiring to witness.

As we look ahead, our Year 4 to Year 6 students will now have the chance to develop these same qualities in a very different way: through the preparation and performance of our Peter Pan Jr musical. Just like swimming lessons, taking part in a production encourages students to grow in confidence, work collaboratively, and step bravely into the unknown.

Both opportunities highlight something powerful: the skills our students build extend far beyond the classroom walls. Experiences like these nurture resilience, independence, and adaptability, qualities that will serve them well in all areas of life as they continue to grow into confident, capable young people.

Madame Pilote                       Mrs Langley                            Mr Andrews

 

Daffodil Day – OSH Club Bake Sale in memory of Abbie Quinn

As many of you are aware, we have sadly lost a much-loved member of our team and a cherished part of the St Stephen’s School community, Abbie Quinn, to cancer. In her memory, we are holding a fundraising event in support of Daffodil Day. All proceeds will go directly to the Cancer Council to help fund cancer research, prevention and support services.

To raise funds, we will be running two stalls:

Recess Stall
Primary Forum / Monday 25 August
We will be selling a variety of cakes, biscuits, popcorn and other treats, as well as playdough and a small second-hand toy section. Prices will range from 50c to $2.

After-School Stall
Outside the OSH Club room (demountable by the school oval) / Monday 25 August
This stall will feature a wider range of food, along with a much larger second-hand section including books, DVDs, toys, and more treasures for you and your children to explore.

For anyone unable to attend on the day, our flyer includes a QR code linking to our Cancer Council Daffodil Day fundraising page, where donations can be made directly. Every contribution helps bring hope for the future through vital research, prevention and support for people affected by cancer and their families.

We are deeply grateful for your support and we know Abbie would be touched to see her community come together in such a meaningful way.

With heartfelt thanks
Shelley Huggins and the OSH Club Team

 

Vietnam Tour Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser

 

Father’s Day Stall

 

Book Week Parade

 

Children’s University

It is hard to believe we are in Term 3 and the countdown to the graduation event begins.  For those who are new to the program, it is important to get your child’s passports stamped and up to date this term as the deadline for hours contributing towards this year’s graduation is fast approaching.  There will be a final stamping date on the first day of Term 4 (Tuesday 14 October).  As this is the first day back it is easy to forget.  To avoid disappointment (and too much work for me to process by the deadline), I would recommend having all of your hours processed this term.  Just a reminder that I am in the Primary forum each Thursday before school.

The graduation ceremony this year will be either Tuesday 25 November or Wednesday 26 November.  As soon as I know which of these two ceremonies we have been assigned to, I will let you know.  In the meantime, please pencil both dates in your diary.

If your child is close to accruing enough hours to qualify for graduation, a reminder to get them to explore the CU portal to get those final hours they need.  Attached is a booklet I found this morning which explores the Victorian goldfields, you can earn up to 3.5 hours by completing this booklet and bringing it to show me at one of our passport stamping sessions.

 

400m Event Reschedule

Due to the forecast of severe weather, we have made the decision to reschedule the 400m events that were originally planned for today, Tuesday 19 August and Wednesday 20 August. Please find the updated schedule below:

Tuesday, August 26

Year 3 – 400m Event: Recess (10:55am – 11:15am)

Years 4–6 – 400m Event: Lunch (12:40pm – 1:10pm)

Wednesday, August 27

Years 3–4 – 800m Event: Lunch (12:40pm – 1:10pm

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to get in touch.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Miss Kaliah Nicol – Teacher – Primary Physical Education

 

Primary Interhouse Athletics Carnival

Date: Friday 29 August (Week 5, 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 – 1pm. 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. 

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).
• 1^stplace: 10 points, 2^nd place: 9 points, 3^rd place: 8 points, 4^th place: 7 points, 5^th place: 6 points, 6^th place: 5 points, 7^th: 4 points, 8^th: place 3 points, 9^th 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 1^st 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 Athletics Carnival will take place on Tuesday the 23 and Wednesday the 24 of September. 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 29 August, please advise ASAP via email at kaliah.nicol@ststephens.wa.edu.au, as this helps with the planning of our event.

We look forward to seeing our students participate in the 2025 Interhouse Athletics Carnival!

Miss Kaliah Nicol – Primary Physical Education Teacher

 

Sports Day Meal Deal

 

WEEK 3 Running Club House Points

drum roll please…

CHARIS	MAKARIA	PARRESIA
21	36	56

Congratulations to PARRESIA for running the most laps in Week 3!

100 LAPS CLUB 

Congratulations to Grace Dicks (Pre-Primary) who completed 100 laps on her running club card.

Congratulations to Joshua van Deventer (Year 2) for completing 400 laps on his running club card.

Congratulations to Theo Unit (Year 4) for completing 600 laps on his running club card.

Outstanding effort and commitment to Bernard Streeter (Year 2) for completing 700 laps on his running club card.

Well done everyone!

 

Bingo Night

Book Week Parade

From small seeds to global impact – Service in action

It brings us so much joy to see some of our past Primary students now taking part in our High School Service-Learning Tours overseas, living out our core value of Service in meaningful, tangible ways.

We like to think that perhaps the small seeds we planted here in Primary, through the simple everyday gestures of “service in action”, have taken root and flourished. Watching our students carry these values forward into new contexts is a reminder that Service truly lies at the heart of what we do and believe. It’s one of the qualities that makes our students stand out and grow into compassionate, engaged citizens.

Right now, our Vietnam Tour students are putting their hearts into raising funds to support the communities they will serve. We encourage our whole school community to get behind their upcoming Sausage Sizzle on 10 September.

Please check the poster for more information and support this fantastic initiative. Together, we can help their service go even further.

Madame Pilote                    Mrs Langley                   Mr Andrews

 

Vietnam Tour Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser

 

Reminder: Use of Disabled Parking Bays

We’ve been contacted by a member in our community who experienced difficulty when collecting their grandchildren recently. The disabled parking bays near the playground were occupied by vehicles without ACROD permits.

These bays are essential for those who genuinely need them and we kindly ask for everyone’s cooperation to ensure they remain available for ACROD permit holders only.

Thank you for helping us keep our school welcoming and accessible for all.

 

Father’s Day Stall

 

Children’s University

It is hard to believe we are in Term 3 and the countdown to the graduation event begins.  For those who are new to the program, it is important to get your child’s passports stamped and up to date this term as the deadline for hours contributing towards this year’s graduation is fast approaching.  There will be a final stamping date on the first day of Term 4 (Tuesday 14 October).  As this is the first day back it is easy to forget.  To avoid disappointment (and too much work for me to process by the deadline), I would recommend having all of your hours processed this term.  Just a reminder that I am in the Primary forum each Thursday before school.

The graduation ceremony this year will be either Tuesday 25 November or Wednesday 26 November.  As soon as I know which of these two ceremonies we have been assigned to, I will let you know.  In the meantime, please pencil both dates in your diary.

If your child is close to accruing enough hours to qualify for graduation, a reminder to get them to explore the CU portal to get those final hours they need.  Attached is a booklet I found this morning which explores the Victorian goldfields, you can earn up to 3.5 hours by completing this booklet and bringing it to show me at one of our passport stamping sessions.

Primary Interhouse Athletics Carnival

Date: Friday 29 August (Week 5, 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 – 1pm. 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:

Week:	Event:	Year Group:	Date:	Time:
4	400m	1 – 2	Monday 18 August	Lunch time 12.40pm-1.10pm
4	400m	3	Tuesday 19 August	Recess time 10.55am-11.15am
4	400m	4 – 6	Tuesday 19 August	Lunch time 12.40pm – 1.10pm
4	800m	3 – 4	Wednesday 20 August	Lunch time 12.40pm-1.10pm
4	800m	5 – 6	Thursday 21 August	Lunch time 12.40pm – 1.10pm

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).
• 1^stplace: 10 points, 2^nd place: 9 points, 3^rd place: 8 points, 4^th place: 7 points, 5^th place: 6 points, 6^th place: 5 points, 7^th: 4 points, 8^th: place 3 points, 9^th 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 1^st 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 Athletics Carnival will take place on Tuesday the 23 and Wednesday the 24 of September. 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 29 August, please advise ASAP via email at kaliah.nicol@ststephens.wa.edu.au, as this helps with the planning of our event.

We look forward to seeing our students participate in the 2025 Interhouse Athletics Carnival!

Miss Kaliah Nicol

Primary Physical Education Teacher

 

Sports Day Meal Deal

 

Week 2 Running Club House Points

drum roll please…..

CHARIS	MAKARIA	PARRESIA
42	58	79

Congratulations to PARRESIA for running the most laps in Week 2!

100 LAPS CLUB 

Congratulations to Sanum Keshave (Year 1) who completed 200 laps on her running club card! Well done.

 

Cards That Count

We will be partnering with Uniting WA again this year to fundraise with Cards That Count. Students are busy creating unique works of art which will soon be transferred to your choice of either greeting cards, calendars, diaries, note books, sketch books, tote bags, pillowcases and tea towels for you to order. More information regarding ordering these keepsakes will follow later in the term.

 

 

 

 

 

📢 FINAL WEEK REMINDER!

The SSS Reading Competition ends this Friday (tomorrow)!

Time is ticking! We’re in the final week of the SSS Reading Competition.

Please hand in your sponsorship forms by Friday 8 August (tomorrow).

This competition has been all about celebrating stories, fostering a love for reading, and raising funds for our incredible Night on the Green. Let’s finish strong and make it a huge success!

🔹 Get everyone involved! Whether it’s aunties, uncles, grandparents, friends, sporting teams, or neighbours, let’s rally support and celebrate literacy together!

🏆 Remember – prizes for every year level!

Submission Deadline: all sponsorship forms and money must be handed in by Friday 8 August. Please submit them in a sealed envelope at Reception.

Let’s make this final week count and thank you for being part of this amazing initiative!

A heartfelt start to Term 3

Yesterday, our whole Primary School gathered for a beautiful Welcome Worship. It was a special time of coming together in community, pausing to reflect and grounding ourselves in God’s presence as we enter a new season of learning and growth.

The theme of feelings spoke deeply to all of us, students and staff alike. We explored the importance of recognising, naming and honouring our emotions. Whether it’s joy, sadness, frustration or excitement, our feelings are a natural and important part of who we are.

We were reminded that it’s okay to feel, and that it’s important not to bottle our emotions up or let them “splash out” in unhelpful ways. Instead, we were encouraged to find safe ways to express and talk about our feelings, and to lean into the people around us when we need support.

Most importantly, we were reminded that God is always with us, through every high and low. He is a safe and constant presence we can turn to when emotions feel overwhelming, when we’re unsure of what to do, or when we simply need peace and comfort. What a beautiful truth for our students to carry in their hearts.

We are looking forward to hearing from Mrs Swartzentruber throughout this term in Worship as she continues to guide and inspire us with messages of faith, connection and emotional wellbeing.

What a joy to begin the term in such a meaningful way!

Madame Pilote                Mrs Langley                Mr Andrews

 

Scholastic Book Club Orders

Issue 5 Book Club orders are due by Thursday 7 August

 

Father’s Day Stall

 

Children’s University

I hope you did lots of exciting things over the last holiday break and have recorded some of these towards your learning hours in your Children’s University passport.  A reminder that passport stamping sessions are on Thursday mornings before school in the primary forum.

Does your child have a birthday party that needs planning this term? Or perhaps a party so some sort coming up in the family calendar.  Why not get involved in the planning.

What will be on the menu? Something sweet or savoury or both! Hot and cold foods, or maybe food from other countries and what about the drinks.  They can complete the following attachment for menu planning found on the CU portal and earn 30 minutes in their CU passport.

Primary Athletics Carnival

Primary Interhouse Athletics Carnival

Date: Friday 29 August (Week 5, 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:

 

Sports Day Meal Deal – Friday 29 August

After school Clubs – Art Club

Please note that Art Club will now run on Tuesday afternoons instead of Thursday afternoons.

 

Breakfast Blitz

Support those doing it tough with the Breakfast Blitz

We’ve teamed up with ABC Radio Perth and Uniting WA for Breakfast Blitz, a community campaign to support people facing homelessness in Perth.

We’re collecting non-perishable breakfast items for the Tranby Engagement Hub, Perth’s only 365-day crisis support centre for people experiencing homelessness.

What you can donate: 

• Coffee, tea, long life or powdered milk
• Raw sugar, spreads (Vegemite, peanut butter, jam, honey)
• Cereal (Weetbix, oats, cornflakes), cereal bars
• Tinned fruit, baked beans, spaghetti

Donations can be made at your student services desk or Duncraig administration from now until Friday August 15.