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:
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Event Start Time:
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Year Group: |
Distance:
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8.40am
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Year 9/10/11/12 Boys |
4km
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8.50am
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Year 5/6 Boys |
2.5km
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9.00am
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Year 7/8 Boys |
3km
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9.10am
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Year 5/6 Girls |
2.5km
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9.20am
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Year 9/10/11/12 Girls
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4km
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9.30am
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Year 4 Girls & Boys |
2km
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9.40am
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Year 7/8 Girls |
3km
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9.55am
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Year 3 Girls & Boys |
1.5km
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10.20am
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Year 2 Girls & Boys |
750m
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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
