We have extended the closing date for Cards That Count orders until this Friday 25 October. If you haven’t already placed an order for your personalised cards, calendar, tote bag, diary, tea towel or pillow case, please do so by tomorrow.
As part of our 40th anniversary celebrations we are proud to launch the St Stephen’s School Carramar 2024 Recipe Book and a series of special edition tea towels!
The Recipe Book brings together a collection of our St Stephen’s Carramar family favourite recipes and can be yours for a donation of $20!
The tea towels showcase a sample of each child’s artwork on a premium tea towel, with each class from Pre-Primary to Year 6 having their own bespoke designs! You can get yours for a donation of $20 or $15 each when you buy two or more across the range!
All funds will go towards our parent-run, end of year event – Night on the Green on Saturday 16 November.
Sales will end on 31 October so order now to avoid disappointment! Purchases will be delivered to your nominated child’s class.
Carramar Resource Lists (K – Yr 6 in 2025)
Students are supplied with a list of essential items and texts which are to be purchased for school. This is handled by Campion Education WA.
Resource lists will be available online through the Campion website.
From Friday 11 October – Friday 15 November 2024
(If ordered after this date, the goods may not arrive on time for the new school year and a charge of $8.00 per order will be incurred.)
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 Students Name and enter the Resource List code, HDK6
Click on ‘Validate’
Click on ‘New Order’
Select the year level and then choose the items you wish to purchase.
Resources under the headings of ‘Personal Items for ‘Student Use’ and ‘Parents to Supply’ can be purchased with from Campion or from your preferred stationery shop but we do ask that you supply all the items on the list. Please note that items ticked as “Compulsory Subscriptions” need to be purchased directly from Campion.
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 6 December (only for orders placed prior to the cut-off date).
The online ordering dates for Primary and Secondary School are different.
Secondary School lists will open on Friday 8 November.
Campion is located in Malaga (Open Monday – Friday); telephone 6240 2778
All students in Kindy to Year 6 and their families are encouraged to join Miss Uglow, Mrs Bartels and Mr Simms on the Primary Green every Thursday morning to run as many laps around the Green as you can! 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 left in our year group bags at the end of 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.
WEEK 2 Running Club House Points : (drum roll please…)
|
CHARIS |
MAKARIA | PARRESIA |
| 65 | 102 |
123 |
Congratulations to PARRESIA for running the most laps in Week 2! Well done to our Year 3 cohort who had the most participants in Week 2 with 13 runners, followed closely by our Year 1 cohort with 12 runners!
100 LAPS CLUB
Congratulations to Caleigh Schoeman (2H) who completed 600 laps on her running club card, and Neil Schoeman (5E) who completed 800 laps! What an incredible sibling duo!
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.
Hannah Uglow
Teacher – Primary Physical Education
Jump Rope for Heart is back for 2024! Jump Rope for Heart is a fantastic physical activity and fundraising program that has been run by the Heart Foundation for over 37 years. It’s a great way for your child to keep fit and learn new skills, but it also helps raise funds for vital heart research and education programs. Since Jump Rope for Heart started in 1983, schools like ours have raised more than $104 million for the Heart Foundation’s lifesaving work.
It’s important you register your child online, so they can receive the full benefits of the program and participate in online fundraising, simply follow the link below to get started. www.jumprope.org.au/parents
Students will be practicing their skipping at school and home, and during this time you can share their online fundraising page with family and friends to help raise money for this great cause. The fundraising program will be finishing on Friday 8 November (Week 5, T4).
Thank you for supporting the Jump Rope for Heart program! ❤
At this year’s Night on the Green we are setting up a Young Entrepreneur section of market stalls.
Are you a buddy entrepreneur?
Details of the event are:
Date: Saturday 16th November 2024
Time: 4:30pm-7:30pm
Location: St Stephen’s Primary School – Carramar Campus
Cost: Young Entrepreneurs $10 booking fee
Additional information:
If you require any more information, please contact; jessica.terlick@outlook.com
If you would like to hold a stall at our event please complete this form by Friday 26 October:
https://forms.office.com/r/SWrbeUnde1
Western Australian Symphony Orchestra – Thursday 17th October
We are lucky to have the prestigious Western Australian Symphony Orchestra coming to visit us on Thursday the 17th October at 11:30am. Led by educator and multi-percussionist, Genevieve Wilkins, The Musical Tale of Echo the Gecko includes WASO’s 10-piece orchestra and is an engaging and educational introduction to orchestral music. Students from Pre-Primary to Year 5 will enjoy an interactive performance learning about the orchestra and their instruments.
Primary Music Assembly – Friday 18 October
We are going to have a celebration of music! The process of music, the way it can make you feel, the sense of achievement it can give you and the journey it can take you on. We will have performances from the Junior String Ensemble, Vocal Ensemble, Rock, Concert and Jazz Bands. The assembly will be interactive where every student will have the opportunity to sing and join in the fun music festivities. Everyone is welcome to attend, starting at 2:40pm in the forum.
Emily Flanagan
Teacher – Primary Music
This year, Loud Shirt Day will take place at St Stephens Carramar in Week 2, on Friday 18 October. This day provides our school community with a fantastic opportunity to get loud and show our support for children who are deaf and hard of hearing around Australia.Please show your support by wearing your brightest shirt and donating a gold coin on the day. For more information on Loud Shirt Day, please visit https://fundraise.tsh.org.au/loud-shirt-day
Thank you for your ongoing support. We look forward to seeing everyone get LOUD!
TSH Team
At this year’s Night on the Green we are setting up a Young Entrepreneur section of market stalls.
Are you a buddy entrepreneur?
Details of the event are:
Date: Saturday 16th November 2024
Time: 4:30pm-7:30pm
Location: St Stephen’s Primary School – Carramar Campus
Cost: Young Entrepreneurs $10 booking fee
Additional information:
If you require any more information, please contact; jessica.terlick@outlook.com
If you would like to hold a stall at our event please complete this form by Friday 26 October:
https://forms.office.com/r/SWrbeUnde1
After the cancellation of the Year 3 – 6 Primary Champion Schools Cross Country Carnival that was due to take place on Thursday 1 August (cancelled due to severe weather warnings), the event has now been rescheduled to Friday 25 October (Week 3, Term 4).
If your child is still interested in participating in this event, you will need to complete this nomination form:
Parents/guardians will need to attend this event with their child/children if they wish to participate. If your child is participating, please email hannah.uglow@ststephens.wa.edu.au so we can arrange a St Stephen’s School running shirt for your child to borrow for the event.
Hannah Uglow
Teacher – Primary Physical Education
All students in Kindy to Year 6 and their families are encouraged to join Miss Uglow, Mrs Bartels and Mr Simms on the Primary Green every Thursday morning to run as many laps around the Green as you can! 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 left in our year group bags at the end of 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.
WEEK 1 Running Club House Points : (drum roll please…)
|
CHARIS |
MAKARIA | PARRESIA |
| 77 | 88 |
140 |
Congratulations to PARRESIA for running the most laps in Week 1! Well done to our Year 2 cohort who had the most participants in Week 1 with 13 runners, followed closely by our Year 1 cohort with 11 runners!
100 LAPS CLUB
Congratulations to Elsie Shaw (4BE) who completed 300 laps on her running club card!
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.
Hannah Uglow
Teacher – Primary Physical Education
Jump Rope for Heart is back for 2024! Jump Rope for Heart is a fantastic physical activity and fundraising program that has been run by the Heart Foundation for over 37 years. It’s a great way for your child to keep fit and learn new skills, but it also helps raise funds for vital heart research and education programs. Since Jump Rope for Heart started in 1983, schools like ours have raised more than $104 million for the Heart Foundation’s lifesaving work.
It’s important you register your child online, so they can receive the full benefits of the program and participate in online fundraising, simply follow the link below to get started. www.jumprope.org.au/parents
Students will be practicing their skipping at school and home, and during this time you can share their online fundraising page with family and friends to help raise money for this great cause. The fundraising program will be finishing on Friday 8 November (Week 5, T4).
Thank you for supporting the Jump Rope for Heart program! ❤
Please note that a whole Primary Worship is planned for next Monday 14 October from 9.05am to 9.30am. Parents are welcome to attend. As a result there will be no upper Primary Worship on in the afternoon.
100 LAPS CLUB
Congratulations to Louis Le-Surf (1C) and Ellie Broadhurst (2H) who completed 100 laps on their running club cards! Congratulations to Theo Unitt (3BA) for achieving a ‘Bronze Award’ for completing his 500 lap milestone. Outstanding effort and commitment Theo!
TERM 3 OVERALL Running Club House Points: (drum roll please…)
|
CHARIS |
MAKARIA | PARRESIA |
| 493 | 720 |
921 |
Congratulations to PARRESIA House for running the most laps in TERM 3! Followed closely by Makaria and Charis. Fantastic effort everyone 😊
All students in Kindy to Year 6 and their families are encouraged to join Miss Uglow, Mrs Bartels and Mr Simms on the Primary Green every Thursday morning to run as many laps around the Green as you can! 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 left in our year group bags at the end of 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.
Hannah Uglow
Teacher – Primary Physical Education
Graduation is fast approaching, and this week is the last week for recording hours that qualify for the 2024 graduation. Any hours accrued after this week will count towards graduation in 2025. With that in mind, if CU students can bring their passports and qualifying evidence to me in the Primary forum from 8.15am on Thursday 10 October.
I look forward to seeing what learning happened over the holidays!
Term 4 After School Clubs will be starting next week! This term we are offering 3 clubs, After School Sports, Art Club and Craft Club. Clubs will run until Week 7.
Bookings will be available from 6.00pm this Friday 11 October.
Remember to only register your child for activities available to their year group and only one club per child so that all students have an opportunity to join a club.
Use the following link to book https://portal.ststephens.wa.edu.au/parent-and-student/plan-the-day/after-school-clubs.html
Booking Instructions
Loud Shirt Day – Friday 18 October
The due date for Issue 7 Scholastic Book Club orders (final for 2024) is Wednesday 23 October.
Following our participation in the NIPSSA Interschool Athletics Carnival last term, Year 4 – 6 winners and high achievers in the relevant track and field events are invited to participate in the upcoming Year 4 – 6 Champion Schools Track and Field Twilight Carnival.
The Champion Schools Track & Field Twilight Carnival will take place at the UWA Little Athletics (McGillvray Road, Mt Claremont) on Friday October 25 commencing at 5pm.
Please follow the link below if your child is interested in participating in the event. You will need to register your child and attend the event with them. Students who participate will be provided with a St Stephen’s School running shirt to wear for the event. The cost is $10.00 per event your child participates in. There is also a 1500m event for any students who might be interested.
NOMINATION LINK: https://www.schoolsportwa.com.au/interschool/primary/track-and-field/
Nominations close on Monday October 14.
Year 3 Participation
Please note: There is a 1500m race for year 3 students. Year 3 students are also eligible to compete in the Year 4 events if they wish, but this will be against the year 4’s.
Hannah Uglow
Primary Physical Education Teacher
Jump Rope for Heart is back for 2024! Jump Rope for Heart is a fantastic physical activity and fundraising program that has been run by the Heart Foundation for over 37 years. It’s a great way for your child to keep fit and learn new skills, but it also helps raise funds for vital heart research and education programs. Since Jump Rope for Heart started in 1983, schools like ours have raised more than $104 million for the Heart Foundation’s lifesaving work.
It’s important you register your child online, so they can receive the full benefits of the program and participate in online fundraising, simply follow the link below to get started. www.jumprope.org.au/parents
Students will be practicing their skipping at school and home, and during this time you can share their online fundraising page with family and friends to help raise money for this great cause. The fundraising program will be finishing on Friday 8 November (Week 5, T4).
Thank you for supporting the Jump Rope for Heart program! ❤
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Our Year 6 students have been busy planning their market day all term. Stalls will sell a range of craft products, food items and also offer fun games for students to participate in. Please show your support of these budding entrepreneurs at Recess this Thursday 12 September. Most items are priced between $1.00 and $3.00.
All funds raised will be donated to the Melanoma Institute Australia.
Please note that there will be a combined end of term Worship on Monday 16 September, commencing 2.50pm. There will not be a seperate early years Worship in the morning.
All students in Kindy to Year 6 and their families are encouraged to join Miss Uglow, Mrs Bartels and Mr Simms on the Primary Green every Thursday morning to run as many laps around the Green as you can! 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 left in our year group bags at the end of 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.
WEEK 7 Running Club House Points : (drum roll please…)
|
CHARIS |
MAKARIA | PARRESIA |
| 49 | 75 |
102 |
Congratulations to PARRESIA for running the most laps in Week 7! Well done to our Year 3 cohort who had the most participants in Week 7 with 11 runners!
100 LAPS CLUB
Congratulations to Ashleigh Thiel (6CU) who completed 200 laps on her running club card! Congratulations to Kristian Bartels (3BA) who completed 300 laps!
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.
Hannah Uglow
Primary Physical Education Teacher
After the cancellation of the Year 3 – 6 Primary Champion Schools Cross Country Carnival that was due to take place on Thursday 1 August (cancelled due to severe weather warnings), the event has now been rescheduled to Friday 25 October (Week 3, Term 4).
If your child is still interested in participating in this event, you will need to complete this nomination form:
Parents/guardians will need to attend this event with their child/children if they wish to participate. If your child is participating, please email hannah.uglow@ststephens.wa.edu.au so we can arrange a St Stephen’s School running shirt for your child to borrow for the event.
Hannah Uglow
Teacher – Primary Physical Education
This term we will be collecting pre-loved sports equipment donations for Fair Game Australia! Students are invited to bring in any unwanted/outgrown sports equipment to donate. The sports equipment donation bin will be located in the Primary Forum until the end of Term 3.
Sports Equipment Donation Ideas:
The following items CANNOT be donated:
Please note that all donations should be in functional condition and cleaned prior to donation.
Fair Game takes your sports equipment to some of the most remote and under-serviced communities in Australia where it helps remove barriers to participation in sport and fitness activities and supports a healthy lifestyle. The Fair Game Recycle and Donate program distributes over 6000 items a year having a positive social and environmental impact. For more information visit https://www.fairgame.org.au/donate-equipment/
Hannah Uglow
Primary Physical Education Teacher
A reminder to all Year 6 families to book tickets for the Year 6 Graduation Ceremony, to be held Tuesday 3 December. Bookings close Wednesday 18 September.
After several fantastic years, Wendy Fraser is ready to pass the baton for the Scholastic Book Club Coordinator role for 2025. The Library are now looking for 1 or 2 enthusiastic parent volunteers to step up and take on this position.
Wendy is available to answer any questions and provide guidance on how to manage the Book Club orders.
If you’re interested or have any questions, please get in touch with Sue Oliver – sue.oliver@ststephens.wa.edu.au
Thank you for supporting our Scholastic Book Club!
The Year 6 captains have planned a fundraiser for GiveWrite (“Giving Kids in Need the Tools to Succeed”). Please see the flyer below – they are inviting all students to dress up as a teacher or learning assistant and bring in stationery items which will allow the captains to put together full pencil cases for students in need.
We are asking each year group to bring in a different stationery item (they can bring in one or many!). We will place buckets in your classroom later this week so that these can start coming in, prior to the dress-up day next Friday, 6 September.
To view the video https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1001115192 Please use password: ssscp
Scholastic Book Club orders are due Wednesday 4/9
All students in Kindy to Year 6 and their families are encouraged to join Miss Uglow, Mrs Bartels and Mr Simms on the Primary Green every Thursday morning to run as many laps around the Green as you can! 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 left in our year group bags at the end of 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.
WEEK 6 Running Club House Points : (drum roll please…)
|
CHARIS |
MAKARIA | PARRESIA |
| 95 | 95 |
90 |
Congratulations to CHARIS and MAKARIA for running the most laps in Week 6! Parresia following closely only 5 laps behind! Well done to our Year 2 cohort who had the most participants in Week 6 with 16 runners!
100 LAPS CLUB
Congratulations to Kieran McDonald (PPDI) who completed 100 laps on his running club card! Congratulations to Aiden Kilian (5S) who completed 300 laps!
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.
Education Minister’s Running Challenge Term 3
Primary and secondary school students across WA are invited to register for the Education Minister’s Running Challenge in Term 3. The challenge aims to increase participation in physical activity, regardless of ability. Registered primary students will be required to run, walk or wheel for 20 minutes per week, while secondary students and staff complete 30 minutes per week, from July 15 to September 13. Activities may be completed during or outside of school hours. Term 3 Running Club will be the perfect opportunity for our St Stephen’s School community to complete the challenge – so sign up now and get running! Go St Stephen’s!
Link to sign up: https://www.ministersrunningchallenge.wa.gov.au
Information about the challenge: https://www.ministersrunningchallenge.wa.gov.au/the-challenge
Hannah Uglow
Primary Physical Education Teacher (PP-6)
We are pleased to host this presentation by Kayelene Kerr from eSafe Kids. Parenting in the digital age can be complex and challenging. While there are many benefits for our children being online, there are also risks. Kayelene will share up-to-date information, practical strategies and resource recommendations to help you keep your kids safe. Tickets are free but booking is essential. https://events.humanitix.com/ps2024-t3
Attention all budding artists! It’s time to unleash your creativity and embark on a journey into the realm of imagination with our Primary Drawing Competition! 🚀🖌️
This year, our theme is “Journey into Imagination“, inspired by the whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland. As the theme for this year’s Art Exhibition: Fusion is “Down the Rabbit Hole“, we invite you to explore the enchanting universe of Lewis Carroll’s timeless tale and let your imagination run wild.
Here’s how you can participate:
🖍️ Lower Primary: You have the option to either collect a colouring page from the Primary Forum near the entrance to Student Reception, or let your imagination take flight and create your own original picture on A4 paper.
🎨 Upper Primary: Get ready to showcase your artistic prowess by creating your very own original drawing inspired by the theme.
Make sure to write your name, house, and class on the back of your entry, and drop it into the designated box in the Primary Forum near the door to Student Reception.
📅 Deadline: All entries must be received by Friday, September 20th, the last day of Term 3. Feel free to submit multiple entries and let your creativity shine!
🏆 Prizes: Winners will be announced at the Fusion – Art Exhibition in Term 4. Not only will you receive an award for your outstanding creativity, but you’ll also be rewarded with a special prize!
This is your chance to showcase your talent, express your imagination, and be part of something truly magical. So, gather your pencils, paints, and markers, and let’s embark on an artistic adventure together!
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to let your creativity soar. We can’t wait to see the amazing artworks you’ll create!
Let’s paint a masterpiece together and make this year’s Primary Drawing Competition one to remember!
Happy drawing! 🎨🌟
Mrs Emily Tutty and Mrs Daniela Calabro
Primary Art Teachers
This term we will be collecting pre-loved sports equipment donations for Fair Game Australia! Students are invited to bring in any unwanted/outgrown sports equipment to donate. The sports equipment donation bin will be located in the Primary Forum until the end of Term 3.
Sports Equipment Donation Ideas:
The following items CANNOT be donated:
Please note that all donations should be in functional condition and cleaned prior to donation.
Fair Game takes your sports equipment to some of the most remote and under-serviced communities in Australia where it helps remove barriers to participation in sport and fitness activities and supports a healthy lifestyle. The Fair Game Recycle and Donate program distributes over 6000 items a year having a positive social and environmental impact. For more information visit https://www.fairgame.org.au/donate-equipment/
Hannah Uglow
Primary Physical Education Teacher (PP-6)
Thank you so much to our Parent Reps who organised the Father’s Day Stall and Reading Quest fundraisers. Together these events raised approximately $3400 for the Evening on The Green event.
We would also like to thank our community for supporting the Kindy – Year 12 Bake Sale last week, which raised a whopping $2672.80 for the Melanoma Institute.
The Year 6 captains have planned a fundraiser for GiveWrite (“Giving Kids in Need the Tools to Succeed”). Please see the flyer below – they are inviting all students to dress up as a teacher or learning assistant and bring in stationery items which will allow the captains to put together full pencil cases for students in need.
We are asking each year group to bring in a different stationery item (they can bring in one or many!). We will place buckets in your classroom later this week so that these can start coming in, prior to the dress-up day next Friday, 6 September.
To view the video below, please use password: ssscp
After the cancellation of the Year 3 – 6 Primary Champion Schools Cross Country Carnival that was due to take place on Thursday 1 August (cancelled due to severe weather warnings), the event has now been rescheduled to Friday 25 October (Week 3, Term 4).
If your child is still interested in participating in this event, you will need to complete this nomination form:
Parents/guardians will need to attend this event with their child/children if they wish to participate. If your child is participating, please email hannah.uglow@ststephens.wa.edu.au so we can arrange a St Stephen’s School running shirt for your child to borrow for the event.
Hannah Uglow
All students in Kindy to Year 6 and their families are encouraged to join Miss Uglow, Mrs Bartels and Mr Simms on the Primary Green every Thursday morning to run as many laps around the Green as you can! 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 left in our year group bags at the end of each session.
We will meet on the Primary Green every THURSDAY morning from 8.00am – 8.25am. Come dressed in your sport uniform or normal school uniform and running shoes. You can still participate even if you are not dressed in your sport uniform! 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.
WEEK 5 Running Club House Points : (drum roll please…)
|
CHARIS |
MAKARIA | PARRESIA |
| 32 | 44 |
56 |
Congratulations to PARRESIA for running the most laps in Week 5!
100 LAPS CLUB
Congratulations to James Finkelstein (PPDI) and Lucas Sweeney (2ME) who completed 100 laps on their running club cards!
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.
Education Minister’s Running Challenge Term 3
Primary and secondary school students across WA are invited to register for the Education Minister’s Running Challenge in Term 3. The challenge aims to increase participation in physical activity, regardless of ability. Registered primary students will be required to run, walk or wheel for 20 minutes per week, while secondary students and staff complete 30 minutes per week, from July 15 to September 13. Activities may be completed during or outside of school hours. Term 3 Running Club will be the perfect opportunity for our St Stephen’s School community to complete the challenge – so sign up now and get running! Go St Stephen’s!
Link to sign up: https://www.ministersrunningchallenge.wa.gov.au
Information about the challenge: https://www.ministersrunningchallenge.wa.gov.au/the-challenge
Hannah Uglow
Scholastic Book Club orders are due Wednesday 4/9
We are pleased to host this presentation by Kayelene Kerr from eSafe Kids. Parenting in the digital age can be complex and challenging. While there are many benefits for our children being online, there are also risks. Kayelene will share up-to-date information, practical strategies and resource recommendations to help you keep your kids safe. Tickets are free but booking is essential. https://events.humanitix.com/ps2024-t3
Attention all budding artists! It’s time to unleash your creativity and embark on a journey into the realm of imagination with our Primary Drawing Competition! 🚀🖌️
This year, our theme is “Journey into Imagination“, inspired by the whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland. As the theme for this year’s Art Exhibition: Fusion is “Down the Rabbit Hole“, we invite you to explore the enchanting universe of Lewis Carroll’s timeless tale and let your imagination run wild.
Here’s how you can participate:
🖍️ Lower Primary: You have the option to either collect a colouring page from the Primary Forum near the entrance to Student Reception, or let your imagination take flight and create your own original picture on A4 paper.
🎨 Upper Primary: Get ready to showcase your artistic prowess by creating your very own original drawing inspired by the theme.
Make sure to write your name, house, and class on the back of your entry, and drop it into the designated box in the Primary Forum near the door to Student Reception.
📅 Deadline: All entries must be received by Friday, September 20th, the last day of Term 3. Feel free to submit multiple entries and let your creativity shine!
🏆 Prizes: Winners will be announced at the Fusion – Art Exhibition in Term 4. Not only will you receive an award for your outstanding creativity, but you’ll also be rewarded with a special prize!
This is your chance to showcase your talent, express your imagination, and be part of something truly magical. So, gather your pencils, paints, and markers, and let’s embark on an artistic adventure together!
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to let your creativity soar. We can’t wait to see the amazing artworks you’ll create!
Let’s paint a masterpiece together and make this year’s Primary Drawing Competition one to remember!
Happy drawing! 🎨🌟
Mrs Emily Tutty and Mrs Daniela Calabro
Primary Art Teachers
This term we will be collecting pre-loved sports equipment donations for Fair Game Australia! Students are invited to bring in any unwanted/outgrown sports equipment to donate. The sports equipment donation bin will be located in the Primary Forum until the end of Term 3.
Sports Equipment Donation Ideas:
The following items CANNOT be donated:
Please note that all donations should be in functional condition and cleaned prior to donation.
Fair Game takes your sports equipment to some of the most remote and under-serviced communities in Australia where it helps remove barriers to participation in sport and fitness activities and supports a healthy lifestyle. The Fair Game Recycle and Donate program distributes over 6000 items a year having a positive social and environmental impact. For more information visit https://www.fairgame.org.au/donate-equipment/
Hannah Uglow
Primary Physical Education Teacher (PP-6)
A reminder fo all students to please bring money if they would like to purchase something from the Father’s Day Stall.
Tuesday 20 August – Kindy, Pre-Primary, Year 6, Year 1
8am – 8.30am Kindy and Pre-Primary students accompanied by a parent
8.30am – 8.45am Year 6 and Pre-Primary students (with staff assistance)
8.45am – 9am Year 1 and Pre-Primary students (with staff assistance)
Wednesday 21 August – Pre-Kindy, Year 5, Year 4, Year 2, Year 3
8.00am – 9.15am Pre-Kindy students accompanied by a parent
8.30am – 8.45am Year 5s
8.45am – 9.00am Year 4s
9.00am – 9.15am Year 2s
9:15am-9:30am Year 3s
Thursday 22 August
8.30am – 9.30am
Anyone who hasn’t purchased and wishes to do so.
Wednesday 21 August, 6.15pm
Duncraig Campus – Community Room
We are proud to be hosting this Ngala Parenting Connections WA workshop. Presented by Vanessa Kay, this session is beneficial for those whose children have experienced bullying or those interested in a solution-focused approach that they can implement at home, to build confidence and well-being. In this free presentation, discover how co-regulation can play a crucial role in supporting individuals who have been bullied.
Book online – https://www.ngala.com.au/workshop/collaborative-approaches-to-support-bullying-the-role-of-co-regulation/
All students from Kindy to Year 6 are invited to bring in some money for this delicious fundraising event. All students who would like to purchase items will be taken to the Primary Forum at Recess. Thank you in advance for your support.
A huge congratulations to everyone who participated in the Primary Interhouse Athletics Carnival on Friday. The energy, enthusiasm and House spirit displayed by our students on the day was outstanding! We will be holding our Athletics Carnival Presentations this Friday 23 August at 2.55pm in the Primary Forum.
Hannah Uglow – Primary Physical Education Teacher
All students in Kindy to Year 6 and their families are encouraged to join Miss Uglow, Mrs Bartels and Mr Simms on the Primary Green every Thursday morning to run as many laps around the Green as you can! 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 left in our year group bags at the end of each session.
We will meet on the Primary Green every THURSDAY morning from 8.00am – 8.25am. Come dressed in your sport uniform or normal school uniform and running shoes. You can still participate even if you are not dressed in your sport uniform! 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.
WEEK 4 Running Club House Points : (drum roll please…)
|
CHARIS |
MAKARIA | PARRESIA |
| 44 | 94 |
93 |
Congratulations to MAKARIA for running the most laps in Week 4! Parresia were only one lap behind! Congratulations to our Year 2 cohort who had the most runners participating in Week 4.
100 LAPS CLUB
Congratulations to Bernard Streeter (1C) who completed 400 laps on his running club card!
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.
Education Minister’s Running Challenge Term 3
Primary and secondary school students across WA are invited to register for the Education Minister’s Running Challenge in Term 3. The challenge aims to increase participation in physical activity, regardless of ability. Registered primary students will be required to run, walk or wheel for 20 minutes per week, while secondary students and staff complete 30 minutes per week, from July 15 to September 13. Activities may be completed during or outside of school hours. Term 3 Running Club will be the perfect opportunity for our St Stephen’s School community to complete the challenge – so sign up now and get running! Go St Stephen’s!
Link to sign up: https://www.ministersrunningchallenge.wa.gov.au
Information about the challenge: https://www.ministersrunningchallenge.wa.gov.au/the-challenge
Hannah Uglow – Primary Physical Education Teacher
Dear Parents and Students
We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our Primary School Costume Corner! Whether it’s for school assemblies, dress up days, or fun events like book week, we’ve got a wide range of costumes for everyone!
Come visit us at the Costume Corner in Parresia every day in Week 4 from 8.00am – 8:30am and 3.00pm – 4.00pm to browse and borrow costumes. Please note, we are cash only.
Full Costumes: $10
Accessories $1 per/piece
Costumecorner@ststephens.wa.edu.au
Costume Corner 
Scholastic Book Club orders are due Wednesday 4/9
Attention all budding artists! It’s time to unleash your creativity and embark on a journey into the realm of imagination with our Primary Drawing Competition! 🚀🖌️
This year, our theme is “Journey into Imagination“, inspired by the whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland. As the theme for this year’s Art Exhibition: Fusion is “Down the Rabbit Hole“, we invite you to explore the enchanting universe of Lewis Carroll’s timeless tale and let your imagination run wild.
Here’s how you can participate:
🖍️ Lower Primary: You have the option to either collect a colouring page from the Primary Forum near the entrance to Student Reception, or let your imagination take flight and create your own original picture on A4 paper.
🎨 Upper Primary: Get ready to showcase your artistic prowess by creating your very own original drawing inspired by the theme.
Make sure to write your name, house, and class on the back of your entry, and drop it into the designated box in the Primary Forum near the door to Student Reception.
📅 Deadline: All entries must be received by Friday, September 20th, the last day of Term 3. Feel free to submit multiple entries and let your creativity shine!
🏆 Prizes: Winners will be announced at the Fusion – Art Exhibition in Term 4. Not only will you receive an award for your outstanding creativity, but you’ll also be rewarded with a special prize!
This is your chance to showcase your talent, express your imagination, and be part of something truly magical. So, gather your pencils, paints, and markers, and let’s embark on an artistic adventure together!
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to let your creativity soar. We can’t wait to see the amazing artworks you’ll create!
Let’s paint a masterpiece together and make this year’s Primary Drawing Competition one to remember!
Happy drawing! 🎨🌟
Mrs Emily Tutty and Mrs Daniela Calabro
Primary Art Teachers
A reminder fo all students to please bring money if they would like to purchase something from the Father’s Day Stall.
Tuesday 20 August – Kindy, Pre-Primary, Year 6, Year 1
8am – 8.30am Kindy and Pre-Primary students accompanied by a parent
8.30am – 8.45am Year 6 and Pre-Primary students (with staff assistance)
8.45am – 9am Year 1 and Pre-Primary students (with staff assistance)
Wednesday 21 August – Pre-Kindy, Year 5, Year 4, Year 2, Year 3
8.00am – 9.15am Pre-Kindy students accompanied by a parent
8.30am – 8.45am Year 5s
8.45am – 9.00am Year 4s
9.00am – 9.15am Year 2s
9:15am-9:30am Year 3s
Thursday 22 August
8.30am – 9.30am
Anyone who hasn’t purchased and wishes to do so.