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Term 2, Week 5

Kindy 2025 & 2026 Enrolments

We are now finalising the last few places remaining for Kindy 2025. Our registrations for Kindy 2026 are also filling fast.

If you have younger siblings to register or friends and family considering joining our St Stephen’s community, please spread the word to register online asap.

https://www.ststephens.wa.edu.au/enrolments/enrolment-information/how-to-apply/

 

Tournament of Minds

Tournament of Minds is a problem-solving program for teams of students from both primary and secondary years. Tournament’s aim is to enhance the potential of our youth by developing diverse skills, enterprise, time management, and the discipline to work collaboratively within a challenging and competitive environment.

They are required to solve demanding, open-ended challenges from one of the following disciplines:

  • The Arts
    A new discipline for those who have a love for the visual and performing arts!
    The long term challenges will involve research before developing a creative interpretation in response to the Challenge. Plenty of opportunities for artistic expression in the form of dance, song, musical instruments, theatre and all forms of the Visual Arts.
  • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
    A new discipline starting in 2018.
    The combination of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics principles provides an integrated approach for students to deepen their conceptual understanding and use their creative and critical thinking skills to solve the challenges within an authentic context.
  • Language Literature
    Language Literature Challenges will involve in-depth analysis and research of texts from a variety of fields.
  • Social Sciences
    A journey through the moral and ethical issues confronting society in the 21st Century.

Tournament of Minds is an opportunity for students with a passion for learning and problem solving to demonstrate their skills and talents in an exciting, vibrant and public way. Try outs for students in Y5 and 6 will be held after school on Tuesday May 21 3.20pm – 4.20pm in CH6 with Mrs Byrne.

To try out you need to be able to commit to after school rehearsals every Tuesday in T2 and T3 (3.20 – 4.20 pm) and be able to attend the regional presentation at ECU Joondalup on Saturday 31 August 2024; where you will be performing your ten-minute drama/solution. No preparation is required for the try outs, you just need to be comfortable on the stage and be a team player. I look forward to seeing you next week.

Mrs Byrne

 

Term 2 Running Club

All students in Kindy to Year 6 and their families are encouraged to join Miss Uglow 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 with Miss Uglow at the end of each session.

WEEK 4 Running Club House Points : (drum roll please…) 

CHARIS

MAKARIA PARRESIA
41 41

77

Congratulations to PARRESIA for running the most laps in Week 4! Followed by a draw between CHARIS and MAKARIA! Well done to our Year 2 cohort who had the most participants joining in on the fun in Week 4! Keep up the fantastic effort everyone!

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.

We encourage all of our Interschool Cross Country team members to join us at Running Club every Thursday morning in preparation for the Interschool Carnival in Week 10.

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.

 

2024 Disco

Book tickets at https://events.humanitix.com/carramar-primary-disco

 

Term 3 Book Fair

 

 

Heart For the Homeless

The collection box is located in the Administration Building

We’re collecting new and clean…

Sleeping bags, tracksuit pants and tops, backpacks, shampoos, conditioners, body wash, soap, deodorant, tampons and pads, underwear, single-pack toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors and socks.

We’re only accepting brand new and in good condition clean items. At this time we’re not collecting food or perishable items.

Essential Donation Items:

  • New Sleeping Bags: A warm and cozy sleeping bag can provide much-needed comfort during cold nights.
  • New Fleece Blankets: Soft fleece blankets offer warmth and a sense of security to individuals facing homelessness – small, packable ones are best as they’re easy to carry.
  • New Winter Jumpers:
    • Men’s Sizes M – XXL
    • Women’s Sizes 10-18
  • New Winter Bottoms:
    • Men’s Sizes 32-42
    • Women’s Sizes 8-18
  • New Underwear:
    • Women’s Sizes 8-18
    • Men’s Sizes M-XL
  • New Socks: Keeping feet warm and dry is essential, so new pairs of socks are greatly appreciated.
  • Backpacks: these enable those sleeping rough to have something to safely carry their belongings around in.

If you’re considering donating multiple items, here are some suggested pack ideas:

St Bart’s Winter Care Pack – Under $60

  • Backpack
  • Blanket
  • Beanie, Gloves & Scarf
  • Socks & Underwear
  • Deodorant, Wipes, Shower Gel / Soap, Toothbrush, Toothpaste

Men’s Winter Wear Pack – Under $60:

  • Jumper, track pants, socks, and briefs pack.
  • Jumper and track pants pack, briefs and socks pack.

Women’s Winter Wear Pack – Under $50:

  • Jumper, track pants, socks, and briefs pack.
  • Jumper and track pants pack, socks and briefs pack.

These clothing packs provide a comprehensive set of winter wear items, ensuring that individuals experiencing homelessness have the necessary clothing to stay warm and comfortable.

Sanitary Packs Ideas:

Full Sanitary Pack – Under $30:

  • Small Shampoo
  • Small Conditioner
  • Body Wash
  • Disposable shavers
  • Individually wrapped toothbrushes
  • Smaller size tubes of toothpaste
  • Hair Brushes
  • Wide Teeth Combs / Afro Combs
  • Tampons/Pads
  • Deodorant

Women’s Sanitary Pack – Under $20:

  • Tampons/Pads
  • Deodorant
  • Disposable shavers
  • Hair Brushes
  • Individually wrapped toothbrushes
  • Smaller size tubes of toothpaste

Men’s Sanitary Pack – Under $15:

  • Deodorant
  • Wide Teeth Combs / Afro Combs
  • Disposable shavers
  • Individually wrapped toothbrushes
  • Smaller size tubes of toothpaste

 

 

 

Arts and Academic Festival 2024

We are very excited to announce the launch of the Arts & Academic Festival for 2024!

Entry Forms will be available in the Forum from Monday 13 May for students to collect for the areas in which they would like to enter.   Additional information for each of the sections can be found below.  There are categories available for students from Years 1-6 to enter, specific information is noted on each entry form.  As this is a House competition, a reminder that all members of a group must be from the same House. A list of students in each house is available to view at the A&A desk to assist students in choosing a partner.

Completed forms (together with any attachments) need to be submitted to the A&A Entry Desk which will be available each morning from 8.15am – 8.45am Tuesday 14 May to Friday 24 May.   We ask that forms are checked & signed by parents & they will be checked again as they are submitted.

The entry deadline is Friday 24 May.  A Festival Schedule will be prepared and advertised on the blog in Week 9 after all entries have been processed.  So join the fun and get ready to shine for your House!!

 

MEDIA INFORMATION

Audience: Parents/guardians are welcome to attend

Electronic Media must be submitted by Tuesday 4 June(we will attach it to your Entry Form for you which you must have submitted by Fri 24 May)

SPELLING INFORMATION

No audience

WRITING INFORMATION 

No audience

DRAMA INFORMATION

Drama Monologues 2024

Drama GROUP scenes 2024

Audience: Parents/guardians are welcome to attend

MATHS INFORMATION

No audience

DANCE INFORMATION

Audience: Parents/guardians are welcome to attend

Music must be attached to Entry Form at time of submission

SCIENCE INFORMATION

No audience

PUBLIC SPEAKING INFORMATION

Audience: Parents/guardians are welcome to attend

MUSIC INFORMATION

Audience: Parents/guardians are welcome to attend

Music/lyrics must be attached to Entry Form at time of submission

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE INFORMATION

No audience

Final Assembly and Winning House Announcement

Audience: Parents/guardians are welcome to attend the Assembly

Should you have any further questions please contact  Mrs Rosie Gamble or Mrs Janet Milne via email on eacarramar@ststephens.wa.edu.au.

Madame Isabelle Pilote & Mrs Jennifer Langley

Term 2, Week 4 – Special Edition

Mother’s Day Stall Success!

We would like to thank all the Parent Reps who coordinated the Mother’s Day stall this week as well as the many volunteers who helped manage the stall. It was a huge success! Together, our community raised a grand total of $2000, which will go towards the Evening On The Green at the end of the year. Well done everyone!

Wishing all the mums in our community a relaxing Mother’s Day filled with love and laughter.

 

Term 2, Week 4

Mother’s Day Stall

Icy Poles

The Year 6 Captains will not be selling icy poles this week as they will be on camp.

 

2024 Disco

Book tickets at https://events.humanitix.com/carramar-primary-disco

 

Term 3 Book Fair

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Heart For The Homeless

The collection box is located in the Administration Building

We’re collecting new and clean…

Sleeping bags, tracksuit pants and tops, backpacks, shampoos, conditioners, body wash, soap, deodorant, tampons and pads, underwear, single-pack toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors and socks.

We’re only accepting brand new and in good condition clean items. At this time we’re not collecting food or perishable items.

Essential Donation Items:

  • New Sleeping Bags: A warm and cozy sleeping bag can provide much-needed comfort during cold nights.
  • New Fleece Blankets: Soft fleece blankets offer warmth and a sense of security to individuals facing homelessness – small, packable ones are best as they’re easy to carry.
  • New Winter Jumpers:
    • Men’s Sizes M – XXL
    • Women’s Sizes 10-18
  • New Winter Bottoms:
    • Men’s Sizes 32-42
    • Women’s Sizes 8-18
  • New Underwear:
    • Women’s Sizes 8-18
    • Men’s Sizes M-XL
  • New Socks: Keeping feet warm and dry is essential, so new pairs of socks are greatly appreciated.
  • Backpacks: these enable those sleeping rough to have something to safely carry their belongings around in.

If you’re considering donating multiple items, here are some suggested pack ideas:

St Bart’s Winter Care Pack – Under $60

  • Backpack
  • Blanket
  • Beanie, Gloves & Scarf
  • Socks & Underwear
  • Deodorant, Wipes, Shower Gel / Soap, Toothbrush, Toothpaste

Men’s Winter Wear Pack – Under $60:

  • Jumper, track pants, socks, and briefs pack.
  • Jumper and track pants pack, briefs and socks pack.

Women’s Winter Wear Pack – Under $50:

  • Jumper, track pants, socks, and briefs pack.
  • Jumper and track pants pack, socks and briefs pack.

These clothing packs provide a comprehensive set of winter wear items, ensuring that individuals experiencing homelessness have the necessary clothing to stay warm and comfortable.

Sanitary Packs Ideas:

Full Sanitary Pack – Under $30:

  • Small Shampoo
  • Small Conditioner
  • Body Wash
  • Disposable shavers
  • Individually wrapped toothbrushes
  • Smaller size tubes of toothpaste
  • Hair Brushes
  • Wide Teeth Combs / Afro Combs
  • Tampons/Pads
  • Deodorant

Women’s Sanitary Pack – Under $20:

  • Tampons/Pads
  • Deodorant
  • Disposable shavers
  • Hair Brushes
  • Individually wrapped toothbrushes
  • Smaller size tubes of toothpaste

Men’s Sanitary Pack – Under $15:

  • Deodorant
  • Wide Teeth Combs / Afro Combs
  • Disposable shavers
  • Individually wrapped toothbrushes
  • Smaller size tubes of toothpaste

 

Term 2, Week 3 – Special Edition

Mother’s Day Stall – Next Week 

A final reminder that our Mother’s Day stall begins next Tuesday, 7 May. See you there.

Term 2, Week 3

Mother’s Day Stall

 

Term 3 Book Fair – Donations Needed

 

 

Children’s University 2024

This Thursday 2 May is our next passport stamping session. New students – I have some passports ready to hand out to you. Please make sure you come and find me in the Primary Forum and I can show you how to fill them in.

If you are stuck for some ideas on what to do, please check out the Children’s University portal. Log in details are inside your passport. Here is one I found that can earn you up to 10 hours – that is one third of the way to qualifying for graduation this year.

 

 

2024 Disco

Book tickets at https://events.humanitix.com/carramar-primary-disco

 

 

Scholastic Book Club

Issue 3 Scholastic Book Club orders are due Monday 6 May

 

 

The Golden Pen Competition

The Golden Pen Competition is open now! This year, the theme is Rebels &Dreamers. Will you create a character who rebels against expectations or stands up for something important? Will you dream up a whole new world? Or will you put yourself in the story? Whatever Rebels & Dreamers means for you, this is a challenge to be courageous and imagine something new. Fiction, poetry, memoir, comics, graphic novels, picture books and song lyrics are all welcomed. Prizes include book vouchers, cash, workshops and a VIP trip to FORM’s Scribblers Family Festival. The competition is open to students in Years 4–12. Entries are open now and close Monday 26 August 2024. Visit www.scribblersfestival.com.au/golden-pen to enter. Please see Mrs Battersby in Secondary for more information.

 

 

Parent Series – Understanding Behaviour Through A Self Regulation Lens

OUR FIRST PARENT SERIES SESSION FOR 2024

We are pleased to welcome Vanessa Kay to present the first of the St Stephen’s School 2024 Parent Series sessions – Understanding stress and self-regulation – which is being delivered in partnership with Ngala and the Parenting Connection WA.

Vanessa Kay is a self-regulation consultant with a diverse background that includes teaching, behaviour intervention and counselling. Vanessa will explore the impact of stress on the brain and body and share insights on the crucial skill of self-regulation that has relevance for both adults and children. This session is suitable for parents and caregivers of all school-aged children.

Join us on Wednesday 8 May, 6.30pm at the Duncraig Campus Theatre. Tickets are FREE but bookings are essential https://events.humanitix.com/ps1-2024

Term 2, Week 2

ANZAC Day ‘Dawn’ Service

Tomorrow morning, Wednesday 24 April,  the school will continue its tradition of holding an ANZAC Day ‘Dawn’ Service at the start the day. The service will take place on the slope near the Secondary Administration.

This time is made available so that as the St Stephen’s School Community, we can reflect with sorrow and thankfulness on those men and women who gave their lives in battle in order to protect and preserve the freedoms that we continue to enjoy in this most beautiful country of ours, Australia.

We would like to extend to you, your family and your friends, the warmest of invitations to join us at 7.50am, as we mark ANZAC Day; a day of remembrance, respect, dignity and prayer.

Carramar Leadership Team

 

 

2024 K-12 Interhouse Cross Country

Congratulations to all students for heir outstanding participation in today’s cross country event. The winning House will be announced late this week. Who will it be?

 

Term 2 Extra Curricular Activities

Term 2 Extra Curricular Activities will be starting next week (Week 3)! Activities will run from Week 3, Monday 29 April to Week 9, Friday 14 June.

After School Sports (PP – Yr2) – Thursday,  3.30pm to 4.30pm, Primary Forum

Running Club (K – Yr6) –  Thursday 8.00am to 8.25am, Primary Green

Movement Club (PK – Yr6) – Tuesday,  8.00am to 8.25am, Primary Green OR Primary Courts

Bookings will be available from 6.00pm this Friday 26 April.

Use the following link to book https://portal.ststephens.wa.edu.au/parent-and-student/plan-the-day/after-school-clubs.html

Please be aware that bookings are not necessary for Running Club and Movement Club.

 

 

Term 2 Running Club – Commencing THURSDAY 9 MAY (Week 4)

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 (starting in Week 4) 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 with Miss Uglow at the end of each session.

We will meet on the Primary Green every THURSDAY morning (starting Week 4) 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.

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. Thank you.

We look forward to seeing all our runners in Week 4! Happy running

 

 

Car Park Reminder

For the safety of our students, we ask that you DO NOT enter the staff carpark to drop off or pick up students in the turning circle, at any time of the day. This week, staff have witnessed students running in front of moving vehicles in this area, which is of grave concern to the School. Your collaboration with this matter is greatly appreciated.

The Primary Leadership Team

 

 

Mother’s Day Stall

 

 

Student Attendance/Absences Reminder

A reminder to please advise Student Services of all student absences by either emailabsenteecarramar@ststephens.wa.edu.au , phone – 9306 7100 or SMS – 0428 863 144.

If your child is signing out of School early and someone other than a parent or guardian is signing them out, please advise Student Services as the School has a duty of care to ensure students are only signed out with parental/guardian consent. Students must present at Student Services to sign out and are NOT to be signed out from the classroom. When signing in late, students must present at Student Services to sign in and NOT go directly to their classroom.

Thank you for your diligence in regard to student attendance.

 

2024 Disco

Book tickets at https://events.humanitix.com/carramar-primary-disco

 

Scholastic Book Club

Issue 3 Scholastic Book Club orders are due Monday 6 May

 

 

The Golden Pen Competition

The Golden Pen Competition is open now! This year, the theme is Rebels &Dreamers. Will you create a character who rebels against expectations or stands up for something important? Will you dream up a whole new world? Or will you put yourself in the story? Whatever Rebels & Dreamers means for you, this is a challenge to be courageous and imagine something new. Fiction, poetry, memoir, comics, graphic novels, picture books and song lyrics are all welcomed. Prizes include book vouchers, cash, workshops and a VIP trip to FORM’s Scribblers Family Festival. The competition is open to students in Years 4–12. Entries are open now and close Monday 26 August 2024. Visit www.scribblersfestival.com.au/golden-pen to enter. Please see Mrs Battersby in Secondary for more information.

 

Parent Series – Understanding Behaviour Through A Self Regulation Lens

OUR FIRST PARENT SERIES SESSION FOR 2024

We are pleased to welcome Vanessa Kay to present the first of the St Stephen’s School 2024 Parent Series sessions – Understanding stress and self-regulation – which is being delivered in partnership with Ngala and the Parenting Connection WA.

Vanessa Kay is a self-regulation consultant with a diverse background that includes teaching, behaviour intervention and counselling. Vanessa will explore the impact of stress on the brain and body and share insights on the crucial skill of self-regulation that has relevance for both adults and children. This session is suitable for parents and caregivers of all school-aged children.

Join us on Wednesday 8 May, 6.30pm at the Duncraig Campus Theatre. Tickets are FREE but bookings are essential https://events.humanitix.com/ps1-2024

 

 

Little Stars Tennis

 

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Term 2, Week 1 – Special Edition

We made it!!!

 

Congratulations to us! St Stephens’ School has officially beaten the Guiness World Record for “the most people launching confetti cannons simultaneously’!!!

Tune in to the following broadcasts tonight to see our school on the news:

4pm – Channel 9 and Channel 7

5pm – Channel 10

6pm – Channel 7 and Channel 9

7pm – ABC news

BRAVO everyone!

Term 2, Week 1

Reminder about this Friday’s GUINNESS WORLD RECORD attempt!

A friendly reminder that as part of St Stephen’s School 40th year celebrations, our School will be attempting to break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD for ‘the most people launching confetti cannons simultaneously’ this Friday 19 April 2024. We held a special assembly today to demonstrate to students what will be expected of them this Friday. The excitement is building up!!!

The event will see students from both campuses form a human 40 on the Duncraig oval before they set off their environmentally friendly, biodegradable confetti flick sticks (a safe, non-carbonised alternative to a cannon). The attempt will be filmed by a drone company and a ground film crew. Please note that there will also be professional photographers, television news crews and newspaper photographers on site.

Please note the following very important school uniform requirements:

Year 1 & 2 students:  school red, navy and white stripe polo, navy shorts and school hat

Year 3 to 6 students: school white polo shirt, navy shorts (boys), navy culottes (girls) and school hat

If your child is in Yrs1 to 6, please ensure that they arrive at school NO LATER than 8:25am as we will start getting on the bus by 8:30am.

As per previous correspondence from our Communications Department, parents of PK-Kindy and Pre-Primary students are welcome to attend the event with their child. Please refer to correspondence sent earlier last term.

We look forward to this amazing opportunity!

 

Icy Pole Sales

Captains will start selling icy poles, next Friday 26 April for $1.00 each. A reminder that the proceeds are donated to various charity organistions each term.

 

Primary Interhouse Cross Country Carnival

The St Stephen’s Carramar K – 12 Interhouse Cross Country Carnival will be taking place on Tuesday 23 April (Week 2, Term 2). The event will run from 8.40am – 10.45am on the school oval. Classes will resume as normal after recess time. Students in Kindy – Year 1 will participate in a Lapathon run in a special sectioned off boundary area on the oval. Students in Year 2 – 6 will participate in different Cross Country distances, along with some fun, non-competitive team games on the oval. Please see the details below: 

Date: Tuesday 23 April (Week 2, Term 2)

Time: 8.30am – 10.45am
Students in Year 2 – 6 need to arrive at school no later than 8.25am.  

Location: St Stephen’s School Carramar – Oval

What to Wear/Bring: 

  • House Uniform
  • Appropriate sports shoes
  • Clearly labelled St Stephen’s School hat
  • Clearly labelled water bottle
  • Asthma inhaler if required

K – 1 LAPATHON:

Our Kindy, Pre-Primary and Year 1 students will be involved in a Lapathon in their own sectioned off area on the oval. The Lapathon will commence at approximately 9.15am.

Year 2 – 12 CROSS COUNTRY:

Event Start Time:

Year Group:

Distance:

8.40am

Year 9/10/11/12 Boys

4km

8.50am

Year 5/6 Boys

2.5km

9.00am

Year 7/8 Boys

3km

9.10am

Year 5/6 Girls

2.5km

9.20am

Year 9/10/11/12 Girls

4km

9.30am

Year 4 Girls & Boys

2km

9.40am

Year 7/8 Girls

3km

9.55am

Year 3 Girls & Boys

1.5km

10.20am

Year 2 Girls & Boys

750m

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS… 

Can I spectate this event? 

Parents/guardians and family members are welcome and encouraged to spectate the K-12 Cross Country Carnival. There will be a designated spectating areas on the oval for families. We kindly ask that spectators do not interfere with students and staff on the finish line or in their activities on the oval. Please remain behind the flags in the designated spectating areas. 

Can I take photos/videos at the Cross Country Carnival? 

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. Disputing with officials sets a poor example for children and undermines the spirit of fair play.  

When is the Interschool Cross Country Carnival?  

The Year 2 – 6 NIPSSA Interschool Cross Country Carnival will take place on Friday 21 June (Week 10, Term 2). The Interschool Cross Country Team will be selected from the results at our Interhouse Carnival. More information about the carnival will be sent out via Consent2Go once the team has been selected.

If you have any further questions about the upcoming Primary Interhouse Cross Country Carnival, please don’t hesitate to contact me via email at hannah.uglow@ststephens.wa.edu.au. We thank you for your support and look forward to seeing your children swim at our Primary Interhouse Cross Country Carnival!

Miss Hannah Uglow

Primary Physical Education Teacher

 

Term 2 Running Club – Commencing THURSDAY 9 MAY (Week 4)

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 (starting in Week 4) 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 with Miss Uglow at the end of each session.

We will meet on the Primary Green every THURSDAY morning (starting Week 4) 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.

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. Thank you.

We look forward to seeing all our runners in Week 4! Happy running

 

Scholastic Book Club

Issue 3 Scholastic Book Club orders are due Monday 6 May

 

Children’s University

This Thursday, 18 April will be a passport stamping session.  Please come from 8.15am to the Primary Forum with your passport and evidence.  If this is your first year enrolled in Children’s University, I will also present you with your passport which has arrived from ECU.

Thank you

Dr Morris

 

ThinkUKnow Parent Presentation 

As part of our ‘Supporting your child in a Digital World’, St Stephen’s Carramar will be hosting a ThinkUKnow presentation and all parents (not students), carers and staff are encouraged to attend.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to learn more about young people and their online environment, and how you can help them to be safe and responsible users of technology.

The presentation will be delivered by a local law enforcement member and an industry volunteer. The presentation is pro-technology and addresses topics including self-generated child abuse material, online grooming, sexual extortion, and importantly encourages help seeking behaviour.

Where: Carramar Primary Forum

When: Tuesday 23 April 2024

Time: 6:30pm-8.00pm 

Bookings are essential.

Please register your attendance at: https://events.humanitix.com/thinkuknow-parent-presentation

 

Our First Parent Series Session For 2024

We are pleased to welcome Vanessa Kay to present the first of the St Stephen’s School 2024 Parent Series sessions – Understanding stress and self-regulation – which is being delivered in partnership with Ngala and Parenting Connection WA.

Vanessa Kay is a self-regulation consultant with a diverse background that includes teaching, behaviour intervention and counselling. Vanessa will explore the impact of stress on the brain and body and share insights on the crucial skill of self-regulation that has relevance for both adults and children. This session is suitable for parents and caregivers of all school-aged children.

Join us on Wednesday 8 May, 6.30pm at the Duncraig Campus Theatre. Tickets are FREE but bookings are essential https://events.humanitix.com/ps1-2024

 

Tennis Lessons

 

Term 1, Week 9 – Happy Easter

Thank You and Wishing You a Safe and Blessed Break

Dear Parents and Guardians

As we approach the end of this term, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your ongoing support and partnership. Your involvement in your child’s education has made a positive difference in their academic journey. With the term coming to a close, we wish you and your family a safe, relaxing break filled with joy and cherished moments. May this Easter season bring you renewed hope, blessings and happiness. Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. Here’s to a rejuvenating break and a joyful Easter celebration!

The Primary Leadership Team

Easter Raffle Winners and Thank you

Congratualtions to the following lucky winners of our Easter raffle:

Grace Colyer-Long

Rowan Couto

Claire Higgins

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mrs Lejaun Holmes for organising the beautiful Easter hampers and taking time to sell raffle tickets.

 

Commemorative 40th Anniversary Recipe Book – LAST CALL

Please rememeber to submit you favourite recipe for the St Stephen’s school 40th Anniversary Commemorative Recipe Book.