As we come to the end of another busy and joy-filled term, we want to take a moment to reflect on all the wonderful experiences our students have shared. From engaging classroom learning to special events, excursions, and celebrations, it has truly been a term filled with growth, laughter, and community spirit. A heartfelt thank you to our staff, students, and families who contribute so much to making our school such a special place.

One of the things we treasure most about our school is the strong sense of belonging and warmth that exists across our community. Together, we create an environment where children feel safe, supported, and valued. This is something we should all be proud of and continue to nurture.

As we look ahead to Term 4, we encourage everyone to keep building each other up with kindness and respect. Children learn so much from the way we, as adults, speak and act. Our conversations, whether at the school gate, in the car park, or beyond, can have a lasting impact. Let’s ensure our words always reflect the love, encouragement, and inclusivity that define our community.

Thank you once again for your support and partnership throughout the term. We wish you and your families a restful and refreshing break, and we look forward to all that Term 4 will bring.

Madame Pilote           Mrs Langley                Mr Andrews

Thank you for supporting the Year 5 Bake Sale 

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our wonderful community for your generous support of the Year 5 Bake Sale, organised by our Year 5 Parent Representatives in support of the upcoming Year 6 Graduation celebrations.

It has been truly inspiring to see our Year 5 students and families come together, living out our core value of Service by baking and selling such a delicious variety of goodies. The teamwork, enthusiasm, and community spirit on display made the event such a success.

A special thank you goes to our Year 5 Parent Representatives and the many parent helpers who gave their time and energy to organise and run the day so beautifully. Thanks to everyone’s efforts, the bake sale raised over $1,200, which will go directly towards creating a memorable and meaningful Year 6 Graduation.

We are so grateful for the generosity and support of our community, and we look forward to celebrating this milestone with our Year 6 students later this year.

Celebrating the success of our 2025 Read-O-Thon 

A huge congratulations and thank you to all our students for making this year’s Read-O-Thon such a wonderful success! It has been inspiring to see the joy of reading come alive as students embraced the challenge with such enthusiasm and commitment.

Thanks to their amazing efforts, we have raised over $2,000, which will go towards the 2026 Evening on the Green. This achievement reflects not only a love for books, but also the power of our school community working together towards a shared goal.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to our Year 6 Parent Representatives, whose hard work and organisation made this event possible. Their dedication has helped create an experience that celebrates reading while supporting a memorable community event for the future.

Kindy 2027 Enrolments

A reminder to our families that if you have a child due to begin Kindy in 2027, now is the time to register with our Enrolments Team. Places are already very limited.

If you would like more information or to begin the enrolment process, please contact our Enrolments Team as soon as possible.

Madame Pilote

Australian Girls Choir Workshop

We’re excited to welcome the Australian Girls Choir (AGC) back to St Stephen’s School Carramar for a special assessment workshop for girls who love to sing and perform!

Details:

• Who: Girls from Pre-Primary to Year 6 (permission slip required)
• When: Tuesday, October 21 (Term 4, Week 2)
• Time: 2:00pm – 2:30pm
• Where: Primary Forum

Letters and permission forms have been distributed to classes this week with further information.

To register, please visit www.ausgirlschoir.com.au/schoolworkshop and return the permission form to the box at Reception.

WEEK 8 Running Club House Points : (drum roll please…) 

Congratulations to PARRESIA for running the most laps in Week 8!

Social Media changes are coming

From 10 December 2025, certain social media platforms will no longer be permitted to allow Australian children under the age of 16 to create or maintain an account.

Currently, most platforms set the minimum age at 13. However, this new measure is being introduced to provide young people with more time to develop key life skills before engaging with social media in an unrestricted way. The aim is to give children the space to strengthen their digital literacy, critical reasoning, impulse control, and resilience before navigating these online environments.

While this change may be directed more towards our senior students, we believe it is important that our entire community is aware. At St Stephen’s School, we take the impact of social media platforms and children’s involvement with technology very seriously. Technology can and should be used for good, but children need the guidance of both school and home to help them navigate this complex world safely and positively.

We encourage parents and carers to remain engaged in conversations with their children about their online activity and to reinforce healthy, balanced approaches to technology. Together, we can model and nurture the values that will allow our students to thrive, both online and offline.

We’ve included some useful links below that you may find helpful as you explore this topic further.

Message from the eSafety Commissioner

https://vimeo.com/1095511410?utm_campaign=2506_eSafety_news_welcome_3&utm_id=3194909cfaf418a9852b592952b7754e&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eSafety_edm

Social Media Age Restrictions

https://www.esafety.gov.au/about-us/industry-regulation/social-media-age-restrictions/faqs

Thank you for joining us in guiding and equipping our young people as they navigate the digital world.

Madame Pilote        Mrs Langley        Mr Andrews

Reminder – Term 4 Summer Uniform

As Term 4 is fast approaching, a reminder that students will be required to wear their Summer School Uniform from the very start of next term. If you need to purchase any additional uniform items, please visit our Uniform Shop during the following opening hours:

• Wednesdays: 12:30pm – 4.00pm
• Thursdays: 8:00am – 11.30am

Thank you for ensuring our students are ready for the start of the new term.

Icy Pole sales are back!

We’ve all been eagerly waiting for the warmer weather, and that means it’s time for icy poles again! Starting this Friday, our Captains will be visiting classrooms during Recess to sell icy poles for $1 each.

All proceeds will go towards supporting charity.

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

Congratulations to MAKARIA for running the most laps in Week 7!

100 LAPS RUNNING CLUB

Congratulations to Kristian Bartels (year 4) for completing 600 laps on his running club card! Well done

THANK YOU!

Our Vietnam Tour students would like to sincerely thank everyone who supported last week’s sausage sizzle. Together, we raised close to $700!

These funds will go directly toward helping communities in need while our students serve in Vietnam early next year. Students are so grateful for your generosity and encouragement as they prepare for this life-changing experience.

CHILDREN’S UNIVERSITY 

Please note that Dr Morris will not be available to sign Children’s University passports in the Primary Forum this week.

LOUD SHIRT DAY

CITY OF WANNEROO SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

Celebrating our Peter Pan musical production

As we wrap up our Peter Pan Jr. musical production, we could not be prouder of our Year 4, 5 and 6 students. Throughout Tech Week and this week’s performances, they have carried themselves with maturity, enthusiasm, and teamwork. Their hard work and commitment have been second to none, and it has been inspiring to watch them shine on stage.

A heartfelt thank you goes to all staff who have supported our students along the way. And of course, a massive shout-out to Mrs Shannon Brosnan, our wonderful Drama teacher, and her dedicated team. Her vision and leadership have given our students a truly life-changing experience. How blessed are they to be part of such an incredible project!

We now look forward to our final performance this evening and wish our students, staff, and families a well-deserved and restful weekend after such a rewarding journey.

The Primary Leadership Team

Celebrating fathers and special connections

Last week we had the joy of celebrating our beautiful Early Years Father’s Day event, a special time where our children invited their dads, grandfathers or other significant adults in their lives to share in moments of fun, laughter and connection. It was wonderful to see the smiles on children’s faces as they proudly spent time with the people who mean so much to them.

These celebrations remind us of something truly important: children crave time, not things. What they value most is the gift of presence, those moments when they feel seen, heard and loved. Whether it’s playing a game, reading a story, building something together or simply chatting, these are the experiences that children hold in their hearts.

The role of fathers, or any significant adult, cannot be underestimated. From teaching practical skills to modelling kindness, patience and resilience, these moments of shared time become life lessons that help shape children’s understanding of the world. These relationships build trust, confidence, and a sense of belonging that children need in order to thrive.

In a time when the digital world can so easily pull us away, celebrations like Father’s Day remind us that what children truly crave is genuine connection. No screen or device can replace the power of a warm smile, a guiding hand or a shared laugh. It is within these everyday interactions that children learn values, develop skills and build the foundations for strong, lasting relationships.

We sincerely thank all the fathers and special guests who made the time to be part of this important Early Years celebration. Your presence means more than you may realise. These are the moments that children will remember and they are the true treasures of childhood. 

Madame Pilote           Mrs Langley            Mr Andrews

A huge Thank You from OSHClub for Supporting Daffodil Day!

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our whole community for supporting our efforts to raise funds for the Cancer Council in memory of Abbie Quinn. We are especially grateful to those who donated their time, goods, and money to make this possible.

Together, we have raised an incredible $583 so far!

We still have some wonderful second-hand items available, including a teepee tent, toy kitchen furniture, car mats, books, and more. Pop into OSHClub before or after school this week to see what’s left, or scan the QR code to donate online, every little bit helps us lift that total even higher.

Once again, thank you. We feel so proud to be part of such a generous and caring community.

With gratitude
Shelley and the OSHClub Team

Children’s University

Unlock the city planner inside with these fun and engaging activities – each worth one hour in your learning passport.  There is enough here to keep you busy for a few weeks or even during the upcoming holidays – Cities of the Future

I will be off campus this Thursday morning, so please note there will be no passport stamping session.  That leaves only three passport stamping sessions to record hours for this year’s graduation event:

• Thursday 18 September
• Thursday 25 September and
• TUESDAY 14 October (this is the first day back in Term 4)

Year 5 Bake Sale Fundraiser

Our Year 5 parents are hosting a Bake Sale Fundraiser during recess and lunch time on Tuesday 16th September to support our Year 6 Graduation celebrations. From gooey brownies to scrumptious cupcakes and savoury items, there’ll be plenty of tasty treats to choose from. Children are invited to bring in some money to purchase goodies and help make the Year 6 send-off extra special. Every bite counts, and your support is much appreciated. Thank you for supporting our Year 5 and 6 community.

Loud Shirt Day

Girls Junior Cricket Program

Wheelchairs For Kids

Athletics Carnival 2025 – What a day!

Friday’s Athletics Carnival was once again a joyful highlight and a special moment for our school community. What a joy it was to see our students shine in a different context, showcasing their talents, resilience and teamwork in ways that can’t always be developed inside the classroom.

A massive THANK YOU to our wonderful community for your respectful support throughout the day. With so many students participating across different activities, your cooperation allowed teachers and staff to manage the event smoothly, ensuring that every child had the chance to participate and enjoy the experience.

It was truly heartwarming to see our community come together, reminding us of what makes St Stephen’s School so special. How lucky were we to enjoy such perfect weather to top it all off!

A special thank you goes to Miss Nicol, Mrs Crab, our amazing High School staff and helpers and all Primary staff for the incredible work put into both the preparation and delivery of the day. Their efforts ensured that the carnival was a success for everyone involved.

We are so blessed to be part of such a caring, supportive and joyful community.

With gratitude

Madame Pilote         Mrs Langley              Mr Andrews

Thank you for supporting our 2025 Father’s Day Stall!

A huge thank you to our wonderful community for your incredible support of this year’s Father’s Day Stall. Thanks to your generosity, the parent representatives raised an amazing $1566.25, which will go towards the 2026 Evening on the Green!

A very big shout out goes to our fantastic parent organisers and all the volunteers who gave their time each day to make the stall such a success. We couldn’t have done it without you!

And congratulations to our raffle winners:

• Major Prize: Hannah Jacob (4BE)
• Minor Prizes: Zach Allen (4BE) and Jade Zhu (3C)

Thank you again for helping make this such a special event for our community.

Peter Pan Tech Week

Our talented Year 4–6 students are buzzing with excitement and working incredibly hard during Tech Week as they rehearse for next week’s spectacular Peter Pan musical! From perfecting their lines to mastering stage cues and choreography, the energy and dedication in every rehearsal is truly magical. We can’t wait to see them soar to Neverland and bring this enchanting story to life—get ready for a performance full of adventure, wonder and unforgettable moments!

Final week for sausage sizzle orders!

A friendly reminder that this is the final week for students to submit their order and money to their classroom teacher for the Vietnam Tour Sausage Sizzle.

Don’t miss out, make sure your order and payment are handed in this week!

Children’s University

With us heading into spring and the weather hopefully warming up a little, what a great time to get outdoors and do some drawing.  Students can earn between 1 – 5 hours by completing activities in this drawing in nature booklet.

WEEK 5 Running Club House Points

Drum roll please…..

Congratulations to PARRESIA for running the most laps in Week 5!