This week’s worship, centred around the theme of Christmas carols, has been a beautiful reminder of the joy and hope that this season brings. As we sing familiar tunes and reflect on the story of Jesus’ birth, we’re reminded of the significance of this upcoming event in the Christian calendar: a time of celebration, gratitude, and togetherness.

It’s also a time when our school community begins to embrace the many end-of-year festivities; instrumental recitals, the Year 3 Drama Afternoon, the Nativity, the Year 6 Graduation, to name just a few. There is so much to rejoice in, and we are deeply grateful for the spirit of celebration that fills our school.

However, it’s important to remember that we still have six weeks of school ahead, filled with rich learning experiences. This is a crucial time for our students as we enter the season of assessments and reporting. Staying focused, engaged, and respectful in both behaviour and attitude will help ensure we finish the year on a high.

We encourage families to continue having conversations at home about the importance of maintaining effort and positivity right through to the end of term. Your support makes a real difference, and we thank you for partnering with us in nurturing your child’s growth.

Let’s embrace this season with joy, purpose, and a shared commitment to finishing well.

 

Final day of Term

For planning purposes, we would like to inform you that school will finish at 12:00pm on Friday 5 December. A detailed program outlining the morning’s activities will be shared with you in the coming weeks.

Thank you for your support as we prepare for this special day.

 

Cards That Count – Online Ordering closes tomorrow, 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!

 

2025 Evening on the Green

 

 

Book Fair

 

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

 

 

WEEK 2 Running Club House Points

CHARIS	MAKARIA	PARRESIA
52	156	133

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

Congratulations also to Kaval Sandhu (Year 2) who completed 200 laps on her running club card. Well done!

 

Children’s University

Firstly, I would like to congratulate the 14 students who qualified for this year’s graduation.  I hope you have enjoyed all you have learned so far this year.  We have new students graduating with Bronze Awards all the way up to seasoned CU members graduating with a Silver Masters Degree.

Although, the deadline for accruing hours for 2025 graduation has passed, any hours you do this term and over the summer holidays contribute towards your 2026 graduation.  A few students are only a couple of hours away from qualifying for their next level of achievement and that could be achieved before this year even ends.

With that in mind, don’t let the learning stop.  Check out the CU portal for many activities and learning destinations to visit.  Below is an activity I found on the CU portal this morning which could earn you 1 hour of learning stamped in your passport.

One Health Day is on 3 November 2025

Did you know that the health of people, animals and the planet are all connected?  If something changes in nature, like pollution or animals getting sick, it can affect humans too.  One Health, means doctors, vets and scientists all work together to keep everyone healthy.

In this activity your challenge is to create a One Health Farm.

1. Build and decorate your farm base, using a shoebox or tray for example.
2. Add animals to your farm.  You could add toys, cut out or draw animal images.
3. Plant a garden on your farm. Draw or cut out images of plants to add to the farm base or make your own out of materials at home.
4. Include pictures of the people who will care for the animals and plants.

To learn more information about One Health, visit OneHealth@AdelaideUniversity.

A reminder that I will continue to be in the primary forum on Thursday mornings before school to stamp passports.

 

 

🎶 Enrol Now for the 2026 Instrumental Tuition Program! 🎶

St Stephen’s School is proud to offer a comprehensive Instrumental Music Program for students from Year 1 to Year 12.

Whether your child is continuing their musical journey or just starting out, this program provides a wonderful opportunity to learn from experienced Instrumental Music Tutors, with lessons held during school hours on school premises.

🧠 Why Music Matters

Research by Dr Anita Collins, a leading Australian educator and neuroscientist, shows that learning a musical instrument is one of the most powerful ways to support brain development in children. It strengthens memory, boosts language and literacy skills, enhances coordination, and improves focus and emotional regulation, all while being incredibly fun and rewarding!

Lesson times are scheduled into the school day, and vary from week to week to ensure students aren’t missing the same class, helping them balance their academic and musical development.

🎺🎹🎻 Instruments offered include:

• Piano
• Orchestral Percussion
• Guitar
• Bass Guitar
• Voice
• Flute
• Clarinet
• Saxophone
• Trumpet
• Trombone
• Violin
• Viola
• Double Bass

Please note: As this program is optional, fees are charged in addition to the standard School Fees.

Year Level Programs
Students in Year 3 and Year 5 have the opportunity to participate in their year level instrumental programs, which offer free small-group tuition:

• 🎻 Year 3s learn a string instrument (violin, viola, or cello) for at least one term.
• 🎷 Year 5s can apply to learn a woodwind or brass instrument (flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, or orchestral percussion) for one semester.

Ready to enrol or want to know more? Click here: https://ststephens.jotform.com/form/230857434607864

 

Australian Girls Choir Open Day

Congratulations to students who recently took part in the AGC assessment workshop at school. Everyone is welcome to come along to Open Days on Saturday November 15 and Sunday November 16, which will give you the opportunity to try a free class and attend an information session. Visit the AGC website to confirm your booking for Open Day – www.ausgirlschoir.com.au/joinagc/.