Yesterday morning, our whole school came together to start the week with a time of worship centred on a simple yet powerful theme: gratitude. It was a gentle reminder for all of us, staff and students alike, that thankfulness is not just a feeling, but a practice that shapes our hearts, our homes and our world.
Here in Australia, we are incredibly privileged. We have clean water, safe homes, quality education, access to healthcare, freedom of choice and so much more. These everyday realities are luxuries in many parts of the world. And yet, when life is comfortable, it becomes easy, especially for our little ones, to take these blessings for granted.
Gratitude isn’t always natural. It’s something that needs to be nurtured, encouraged and most importantly, modelled. Our children watch us closely. When they see us pause to give thanks for a meal, for the sunshine, for a friend or even for a challenge that helped us grow, they learn to look for the good in their own lives too.
We encourage you as parents and carers to take moments throughout your week to express thanks aloud in front of your children. It might be as simple as, “I’m so grateful we have fresh fruit in the fridge,” or “Aren’t we lucky to have books to read at bedtime?”. These small, intentional moments send a powerful message; what we have should not be assumed, it should be appreciated.
Let’s raise children who understand that gratitude is more than good manners. It’s a way of seeing the world, one that leads to joy, compassion and generosity. May we never overlook the abundance we’ve been given and may we teach our children to see it too.
With a thankful heart
Madame Pilote and Mrs Langley
Farewell to Mr Sloan
It is with a mix of gratitude and sadness that we share the news that our much-loved Mr Sloan will be retiring at the end of this term, after more than 20 years of dedicated service to our school community.
Mr Sloan has made an incredible impact on the lives of so many students and families over the years and we know he will be remembered with deep respect, admiration and affection. While we will officially celebrate Mr Sloan and his amazing contribution later this year, we wanted to let our community know in advance and give you the chance to join us in thanking him for everything he has given.
Mr Sloan will be greatly missed, but we are absolutely thrilled for him as he steps into this exciting new chapter of a well-earned retirement.
With heartfelt thanks
The Primary Team
Thank you for supporting Loud Shirt Day!
We want to extend a huge thank you to our wonderful school community for your incredible support of Loud Shirt Day last Friday. The enthusiasm shown by both our students and staff was truly inspiring!
We’re thrilled to share that, together we have raised an astonishing $570. These funds will be donated to TSH to help support their amazing work.
Thank you once again for joining us in making a positive difference. Your generosity and spirit mean so much!
Cards That Count – Artwork keepsakes available from 15 October to 29 October!
There is still time to purchase special keepsakes featuring your child’s artwork (for those who submitted it) as part of The Cards That Count Appeal.
This initiative supports Uniting WA in their vital work with people who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. It’s a meaningful way to give back to the community while also celebrating your child’s creativity.
Personalised items make beautiful Christmas gifts for loved ones or treasured keepsakes for years to come. Every purchase helps make a difference.
Thank you for your support!
Sunset Cinema
A note about sticks from home
We love seeing our students engaging with nature and making the most of our beautiful outdoor spaces here at school. Sticks are a fantastic natural resource for imaginative and active play and we encourage their use right here on campus.
However, we kindly ask that children do not bring sticks from home. We have plenty available in our nature play areas and for environmental reasons, we want to avoid removing natural materials from other spaces.
We also encourage students to leave sticks at school after play, so they remain available for others to enjoy and to help keep our grounds safe and tidy.
Thank you for your support in helping us care for both our students and the environment.
Madame Pilote and Mrs Langley
2026 Carramar Resource Lists (Kindy – Year 6)
Students are supplied with a list of essential items and texts which are to be purchased for school. This is coordinated by Campion Education WA.
Resource lists will be available online through the Campion website from Friday 17 October to Friday 14 November 2025.
If you order between the above dates it will be delivered to your home for a cost $8. Orders placed after the cut-off date will incur additional charges. Delivery of these orders cannot be guaranteed prior to the commencement of the school year.
Order online at www.campion.com.au
- Click on ‘Parents order here’
- Enter in Parents email address and click ‘Validate’
- Click Add Student
- Click on ‘Order Now’
- Search for St Stephen’s School – Carramar
- Enter in the students name and the Resource List code VK3G
- Click on ‘Validate’
- Click on ‘New Order’
- Select the year level and then choose the items you wish to purchase
The Campion Parent Hub includes How to Order video and How to Order PDFs in 11 languages https://campion.com.au/parents/how-to-order/
Family help: FAQs: https://campion.com.au/support-help/support/ Email help@campion.com.au
Please note that items ticked as ‘Item Reqd’ on your child’s booklist need to be purchased directly from Campion. Resources under the headings of ‘Personal Items for Student Use’ and ‘Parents to Supply’ can be purchased from Campion or from your preferred stationery supplier, but we do ask that you supply all the items on the list.
We are very mindful that returning to school for a new academic year can be an expensive cost to families and therefore our staff have made a conscious effort to keep the cost to a minimum.
Date of delivery is the week ending Friday 23 January 2026 (only for orders placed prior to the cut-off date).
PLEASE NOTE: The online ordering dates for Primary and Secondary School are different. Secondary School lists will open on Friday 7 November.
Campion is located in Malaga (Monday – Friday) on telephone 6240 2778
Scholastic Book Fair
Scholastic Book Club
Scholastic Book Club orders are due by Tuesday 28 October