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!
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!
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.
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:
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
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
Issue 3 Scholastic Book Club orders are due Monday 6 May
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
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
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
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
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.
Please rememeber to submit you favourite recipe for the St Stephen’s school 40th Anniversary Commemorative Recipe Book.
As part of our 40th anniversary celebrations we invite you to join us for this year’s St Stephen’s School Worship on Tuesday 26 March. Reserve your place here https://events.humanitix.com/giving-thanks-2024
The Easter raffle will be drawn tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday 27 March). Best of luck to all those who have purchased raffle tickets.
We thank everyone for their support in Term 1 and look forward to seeing you all again next term. Don’t forget to keep moving and running over the holidays!
WEEK 8 Running Club House Points : (drum roll please…)
|
CHARIS |
MAKARIA |
PARRESIA |
| 84 | 95 |
99 |
Congratulations to PARRESIA house for running the most laps in Week 8! Followed very closely by Makaria and Charis.
100 LAPS Club
Congratulations to Matyldah Ioppolo (4BE) and Alexander Jonck (4BA) who completed 100 laps on their running club cards!
TERM 1 Overall Running Club House Points : (drum roll please…)
|
CHARIS |
MAKARIA | PARRESIA |
| 884 | 693 |
778 |
Congratulations to CHARIS house who have run the most laps overall for Term 1 2024. Keep up the fantastic efforts everyone!
See you all again next term.
Hannah Uglow
Primary Physical Education Teacher
If you’re doing a holiday clear out, please consider keeping hold of any suitable books (children and adult fiction only thank you) – more details on how to donate will follow in Term 2
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-8pm
Bookings are essential. Please register your attendance at: https://events.humanitix.com/thinkuknow-parent-presentation
Join us as we commemorate the 40th Anniversary of St Stephen’s School at the Ruby Gala Ball, hosted by the St Stephen’s School Foundation. This magical night will celebrate four decades of educational brilliance, featuring current and past students through musical acts, an art exhibition and even our Master of Ceremonies, with 2001 alumni and successful television sports journalist Tim Hipsley hosting the evening.
We invite you to indulge in a three-course meal complemented by a five-hour drinks package as we immerse ourselves in lively entertainment, fundraising and exclusive prizes to be won. Book now at https://events.humanitix.com/ruby-gala-ball
As part of our 40th anniversary celebrations we invite you to join us for this year’s St Stephen’s School Worship on Tuesday 26 March. Reserve your place here https://events.humanitix.com/giving-thanks-2024
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 7 Running Club House Points : (drum roll please…)
|
CHARIS |
MAKARIA | PARRESIA |
| 120 | 120 |
115 |
Congratulations to CHARIS and MAKARIA for running the most laps in Week 7! Followed very closely by Parresia.
We had a total of 74 participants this week. Well done to our Year 1 cohort who had the most participants joining in on the fun! Keep up the fantastic effort everyone!
100 LAPS Club
Congratulations to Gauruv Sandhu (3B) who completed 100 laps on his running club card!
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.
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.
Please note:
Running Club will not be on in Week 9 (Thursday 28 March) due to the Interschool Swimming Carnival. We look forward to seeing everyone for our last session of the term this Thursday!
All students (PK – 6) and their families are encouraged to join Miss Uglow every TUESDAY morning for our new MOVEMENT CLUB. Come outside and practice your running, jumping, throwing, catching, kicking and more! Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend with their child/children. Help your child improve their fundamental movement skills and build their motivation and confidence to be active for life!
We will meet on the Primary Green OR Primary Courts every TUESDAY morning from 8.00am – 8.25am. Everyone is welcome – you do not need to sign up to participate in this club.
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-8pm
Bookings are essential. Please register your attendance at: https://events.humanitix.com/thinkuknow-parent-presentation
Join us as we commemorate the 40th Anniversary of St Stephen’s School at the Ruby Gala Ball, hosted by the St Stephen’s School Foundation. This magical night will celebrate four decades of educational brilliance, featuring current and past students through musical acts, an art exhibition and even our Master of Ceremonies, with 2001 alumni and successful television sports journalist Tim Hipsley hosting the evening.
We invite you to indulge in a three-course meal complemented by a five-hour drinks package as we immerse ourselves in lively entertainment, fundraising and exclusive prizes to be won. Book now at https://events.humanitix.com/ruby-gala-ball
Get ready to hop into the holidays with our Easter raffle! Tickets cost $1 each and all funds raised will support our upcoming Evening on the Green event. Tickets can be purchased from Lejaun Holmes on Wednesdays and Fridays in the Primary Forum. Winners will be drawn on the last day of term.
Our diversity makes Australia a great place to live. Harmony Day is a celebration of our cultural diversity – a day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home. Please note that we will be celebrating Harmony Day on Friday 15 March this year. We invite students to wear an orange t-shirt or orange accessories on this day along with their sports shorts.
Our students will take part in a very special “Buddy Session” in the afternoon on that day, celebrating our wonderful community’s diversity.
Please note that this is not a fundraising activity and therefore no gold coin donation is required. This day is aiming to foster inclusiveness, respect and the idea that people of all different cultures can make a valuable contribution to society.
The parent/teacher interview booking schedule for Pre-Primary to Year 6 will be available from Wednesday 6 March to enable you to book your appointments for Monday 18 – Friday 22 March. There are specific dates and times for each teacher. We would appreciate if you could make a booking to meet your classroom teacher, as this is an important time set aside to discuss your child’s learning for 2024.
You may go directly to the booking area on the Parent Portal by following the link below:
Log in using your parent number and password (which has already been supplied to you previously). If you have forgotten your number or password, please call the IT Parent Helpline on 9243 2160 weekdays between 8.00am – 4.00pm.
When booking your appointments please scroll to the right hand side of the page to see all available time slots.
PLEASE NOTE: Your online booking needs to be completed by no later than 4pm on Friday 15 March.
Please note that this is the last week for after school clubs for this term.
As part of our 40th anniversary celebrations we invite you to join us for this year’s St Stephen’s School Worship on Tuesday 26 March. Reserve your place here https://events.humanitix.com/giving-thanks-2024
To celebrate our School’s 40th Anniversary, the Carramar Primary Parent Representatives would like your assistance in producing a commemorative recipe book to celebrate it’s community, culture and family.
We would appreciate if every family could follow this link and provide a cherished recipe from their family. We encourage families with multiple children in the primary school to submit one recipe for each child.
This book will be available for ordering at the end of Term 3 and distribution will be in Term 4. All funds raised in this effort will go towards our “Evening on The Green”.
Please could all recipes be provided by Monday 25 March.
Thank you
The Year 3 Parent Representatives
We have 7 wonderful parents who have already volunteered to be part of this committee. If you are still looking to volunteer, we would love to hear from you. Please note that our initial planning meeting will take place tomorrow 13 March at 6.45pm for approximately 1 hour in the Library. This time is to accommodate parents that cannot attend day time meetings.
If you would like to be involved in the organisation of our “2024 Evening on The Green”, please send me an email at isabelle.pilote@ststephens.wa.edu.au.
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 6 Running Club House Points : (drum roll please…)
|
CHARIS |
MAKARIA | PARRESIA |
| 131 | 97 |
102 |
Congratulations to CHARIS House for running the most laps in Week 6!
We had a total of 74 participants this week. Well done to our Year 1 and Year 2 cohorts who had the most participants joining in on the fun! Keep up the fantastic effort everyone!
100 LAPS Club
Congratulations to Eamon Doak (6C) who completed 100 laps, Theo Nimene (5ME) who completed 200 laps and Neil Schoeman (5ME) who completed 600 laps on their running club cards!
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.
OSH CLUB RUNNERS
Students who attend OSH Club on Thursday morning are welcome to come along to Running Club too. Miss Uglow will pick up the students from OSH club and walk them over to the green at approximately 7.55am. Please advise the OSH staff if your child would like to attend running club. Thank you.
Please note: Running Club will not be on in Week 9 (Thursday 28 March) due to the Interschool Swimming Carnival. We look forward to seeing everyone in Week 7 and 8!
Hannah Uglow
Primary Physical Education Teacher
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-8pm
Bookings are essential. Please register your attendance at: https://events.humanitix.com/thinkuknow-parent-presentation
Our diversity makes Australia a great place to live. Harmony Day is a celebration of our cultural diversity – a day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home. Please note that we will be celebrating Harmony Day on Friday 15 March this year. We invite students to wear an orange t-shirt or orange accessories on this day along with their sports shorts.
Our students will take part in a very special “Buddy Session” in the afternoon on that day, celebrating our wonderful community’s diversity.
Please note that this is not a fundraising activity and therefore no gold coin donation is required. This day is aiming to foster inclusiveness, respect and the idea that people of all different cultures can make a valuable contribution to society.
The Primary Leadership Team
The parent/teacher interview booking schedule for Pre-Primary to Year 6 will be available from Wednesday 6 March to enable you to book your appointments for Monday 18 – Friday 22 March. There are specific dates and times for each teacher. We would appreciate if you could make a booking to meet your classroom teacher, as this is an important time set aside to discuss your child’s learning for 2024.
You may go directly to the booking area on the Parent Portal by following the link below:
Log in using your parent number and password (which has already been supplied to you previously). If you have forgotten your number or password, please call the IT Parent Helpline on 9243 2160 weekdays between 8.00am – 4.00pm.
When booking your appointments please scroll to the right hand side of the page to see all available time slots.
PLEAES NOTE: Your online booking needs to be completed by no later than 4pm on Friday 15 March.
As part of our 40th anniversary celebrations we invite you to join us for this year’s St Stephen’s School Worship on Tuesday 26 March. Reserve your place here https://events.humanitix.com/giving-thanks-2024
To celebrate our School’s 40th Anniversary, the Carramar Primary Parent Representatives would like your assistance in producing a commemorative recipe book to celebrate it’s community, culture and family.
We would appreciate if every family could follow this link and provide a cherished recipe from their family. We encourage families with multiple children in the primary school to submit one recipe for each child.
This book will be available for ordering at the end of Term 3 and distribution will be in Term 4. All funds raised in this effort will go towards our “Evening on The Green”.
Please could all recipes be provided by Monday 25 March.
Thank you
The Year 3 Parent Representatives
Our Yr3-6 Inter-House Swimming Carnival was a huge success last Friday and we can’t wait to announce the winning House later this week. What an incredible day we had! Students’ participation was amazing and we are so proud of everyone’s individual achievements. A HUGE thank you to Miss Uglow for organising such a successful event. Our thanks also go out to parents who volunteered on the day. Stay tuned to hear which House will be taking the shield this year!
Thank you to parents who have already volunteered to be part of this committee. We are still looking for volunteers and would love to here from you. Please note that an initial planning meeting will take place Wednesday 13 March at 6.45pm for approximately 1 hour in the Library. This time is to accommodate parents that cannot attend day time meetings.
As you can appreciate, this major end of year event can only go ahead with the support of a Committee of willing and organised volunteers. Examples of the roles required on this committee are:
If you would like to be involved in the organisation of our “2024 Evening on The Green”, please send me an email at isabelle.pilote@ststephens.wa.edu.au.
Last year we had 14 students graduate at ECU Joondalup from the Children’s University program. Our students achieved a multitude of awards recognising everything from 30 to 449.5 hours of learning outside the classroom. These hours accrue year to year so the longer a student is part of the program the higher their level of achievement.
We are currently calling for expressions of interest for students in Year 3 and above who would like to be part of the program. Attached is a flyer with some more details about the program. If your child is interested in participating this year, please email Janelle.morris@ststephens.wa.edu.au Places are limited and existing students will be given priority.
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 5 Running Club House Points : (drum roll please…)
| CHARIS | MAKARIA | PARRESIA |
| 157 | 120 | 157 |
Congratulations to CHARIS and PARRESIA House for running the most laps in Week 5!
We had a total of 81 participants this week – our record for the term so far. Well done to our Year 4 cohort who had the most participants with 15 runners joining in on the fun! Keep up the fantastic effort everyone!
100 LAPS Club
Congratulations to Elsie Shaw (4BE) who completed 200 laps on the running club card! You will receive your certificate at our next Assembly in Week 6.
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.
Osh Club Runners
Students who attend OSH Club on Thursday morning are welcome to come along to Running Club too. Miss Uglow will pick up the students from OSH Club and walk them over to the green at approximately 7.55am. Please advise the OSH staff if your child would like to attend running club.
Hannah Uglow
Primary Physical Education Teacher
All students (PK – 6) and their families are encouraged to join Miss Uglow on the Primary Green every TUESDAY morning for our new MOVEMENT CLUB. Come outside and practice your running, jumping, throwing, catching, kicking and more! Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend with their child/children. Help your child improve their fundamental movement skills and build their motivation and confidence to be active for life!
We will meet on the Primary Green every TUESDAY morning from 8.00am – 8.25am. Everyone is welcome – you do not need to sign up to participate in this club.
Hannah Uglow
Primary Physical Education Teacher
Join us as we commemorate the 40th Anniversary of St Stephen’s School at the Ruby Gala Ball, hosted by the St Stephen’s School Foundation. This magical night will celebrate four decades of educational brilliance, featuring current and past students through musical acts, an art exhibition and even our Master of Ceremonies, with 2001 alumni and successful television sports journalist Tim Hipsley hosting the evening.
We invite you to indulge in a three-course meal complemented by a five-hour drinks package as we immerse ourselves in lively entertainment, fundraising and exclusive prizes to be won. Book now at https://events.humanitix.com/ruby-gala-ball
The due date for Scholastic Book Club Issue 2 is Tuesday 12 March.
Please remember to order you child’s 2024 school photos.
The 2024 St Stephen’s School – Carramar Primary all-in-one SCHOOL ACCESS KEY is: 7HSJVPHX
The 2024 St Stephen’s School – Carramar Pre Kindy all-in-one SCHOOL ACCESS KEY is: ED9P4ERP
This key is a unique login for viewing package options and paying online.
Please note that Secondary will have a different Access Code.
The below links are for the photo day flyer, which also include ordering information.
2024 – St Stephen’s School – Primary Student Photo Order Flyer.pdf
2024 – St Stephen’s School Pre Kindy Student Photo Order Flyer
This year, Photo Hendriks is offering an ‘all-in-one SCHOOL ACCESS KEY’. This key is a unique login for viewing package options and paying online. It allows ALL parents to purchase online under one code – removing the need for individual student shootkeys.
Thank you to parents who have already volunteered to be part of this committee. We are still looking for volunteers and would love to here from you. Please note that an initial planning meeting will take place Wednesday 13 March at 6.45pm for approximately 1 hour in the Library. This time is to accommodate parents that cannot attend day time meetings.
As you can appreciate, this major end of year event can only go ahead with the support of a Committee of willing and organised volunteers. Examples of the roles required on this committee are:
If you would like to be involved in the organisation of our “2024 Evening on The Green”, please send me an email at isabelle.pilote@ststephens.wa.edu.au before next Tuesday 5 March.
To celebrate our School’s 40th Anniversary, the Carramar Primary Parent Representatives would like your assistance in producing a commemorative recipe book to celebrate it’s community, culture and family.
We would appreciate if every family could follow this link and provide a cherished recipe from their family. We encourage families with multiple children in the primary school to submit one recipe for each child.
This book will be available for ordering at the end of Term 3 and distribution will be in Term 4. All funds raised in this effort will go towards our “Evening on The Green”.
Please could all recipes be provided by Monday 25 March.
Thank you
The Year 3 Parent Representatives
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 |
| 129 | 94 | 117 |
Congratulations to CHARIS House for running the most laps in Week 4!
We had a total of 74 participants this week – our record for the term so far. Well done to our Year 1 cohort who had the most participants with 18 runners joining in on the fun! Keep up the fantastic effort everyone!
100 LAPS Club Congratulations to Bernard Streeter (1C) who completed 300 laps and Caleigh Schoeman (2H) who completed 400 laps on their running club cards! You will receive your certificates at our next Assembly in Week 6.
Hannah Uglow
Teacher – Primary Physical Education
Last year we had 14 students graduate at ECU Joondalup from the Children’s University program. Our students achieved a multitude of awards recognising everything from 30 to 449.5 hours of learning outside the classroom. These hours accrue year to year so the longer a student is part of the program the higher their level of achievement.
We are currently calling for expressions of interest for students in Year 3 and above who would like to be part of the program. Attached is a flyer with some more details about the program. If your child is interested in participating this year, please email Janelle.morris@ststephens.wa.edu.au Places are limited and existing students will be given priority.
The due date for Scholastic Book Club Issue 2 is Tuesday 12 March.
Date: Friday 1 March (Week 5, Term 1)
Venue: Craigie Leisure Centre – 751 Whitfords Ave, Craigie
Time: Bus departing school at 8.40am – bus returning to school by 3.10pm.
What to bring/wear:
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We still require a number of parent/guardian volunteers to assist us on the day. We would love your involvement in making this event a huge success for our students. If you would like to help at the Primary Swimming Carnival and you are available from 9.00am until 2.00pm on Friday 1 March, please contact me via email at hannah.uglow@ststephens.wa.edu.au.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS…
Can I spectate this event?
Parents/guardians and family members are welcome and encouraged to spectate the Swimming Carnival. Spectators must pay a small entry fee on arrival. There will be a designated spectating area for families. Spectators are not permitted in the House Bays designated for students and staff only. Spectators will need to bring their own chairs and/or picnic rugs for the grassed spectating area.
Can I take photos/videos at the Swimming 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. The judge’s decision is final. Disputing with officials sets a poor example for children and undermines the spirit of fair play.
Will there be shade?
The House Bays and designated spectating area will be located underneath the large shade sails at the Craigie Leisure Centre outdoor pool, however all students and spectators must be prepared with the appropriate sun protection gear listed above. Spectators will need to bring their own chairs and/or picnic rugs for the grassed spectating area.
Can I purchase food/drink for my child from the Café?
Spectators are welcome to purchase food/drink from the indoor Café throughout the day, however we kindly request that you do not purchase food/drink for your child. Students will need to bring a packed lunch with all food/drink they require for the day. Water fountains will be available to fill up water bottles throughout the day.
Does my child have to wear a swimming cap?
No. The House coloured swimming caps are optional for students to borrow on the day if they wish. We recommend you equip your child with an appropriate pair of goggles for the day however.
What if my child has not yet learnt Breaststroke or frog kick?
We understand that some swim schools teach the frog kick and breaststroke techniques at a later stage in their swimming program. Children who are confident swimming 25m freestyle and 25m backstroke are welcome and encouraged to participate in the 25m deep end events, however they will have the option of using a kickboard or noodle under their arms for the 25m breaststroke event in the deep end. If your child has not yet learnt the frog kick technique, they will have the option of using a kickboard and doing freestyle kick.
Does my child have to dive into the pool?
No. Students in shallow end events will start in the water (in the middle of the pool with the assistance of our secondary student helpers). Students in the 25m deep end events and 50m events will have the option of starting in the water, diving off the edge of the pool (next to the blocks) or diving off the blocks.
How does the House Point and ribbon system work at the swimming carnival?
Why are place ribbons not handed out in the 25m events?
Students participating in the 25m events are in a wide range of different swimming levels and abilities. Most children in these events are still in the process of developing the correct and efficient technique for freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke. Hence, children in these events should not be encouraged to ‘race’. The 25m events provide students with an opportunity to build their confidence in the water and participate to the best of their ability. The 25m events are also a non-competitive option for students who do not wish to participate in the 50m events.
Event Numbers?
Your child will write their event numbers in their school diary the day before the carnival. We encourage you to write your child’s event numbers on their hand prior to arriving at school on the morning of the carnival. Please note that all event times in the program are approximate.
When is the Interschool Swimming Carnival?
The Year 3 – 6 NIPSSA Interschool Swimming Carnival will take place on Thursday 28 March (Week 9, Term 1). The Interschool Swimming Team will be selected from the overall 50m results at our Interhouse Swimming 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 Swimming 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 Swimming Carnival!
2024 Swimming Carnival Program
Miss Hannah Uglow
Primary Physical Education Teacher
Please contact Cathy Farrell, Starkick Co-ordinator Sorrento/Duncraig Football Club with any enquiries – 0420 920 051
The Traffic Warden who works at the Children’s Crossing on St Stephens Crescent, near Palmerston Crescent (West) is unable to work from Tuesday the 20 February, returning Friday 23 February. Unfortunately we have no relief staff available to cover the position.
Please take appropriate action and inform your children to be vigilant whilst crossing without a warden present.
Childrens Crossing Unit
Almost all our students have now started their Literacy Pro program for 2024.
If you are interested and want to know more about how the Literacy Pro platform operates, please join us for a quick “tour” of the program.
I will show you how to use your child’s login to access their account, specifically the parent zone information.
Location – Primary Library Room
When – 2.40pm, Friday 23 February
If you have a tablet or laptop, please bring it.
If not, then we will have some iPads for parents to use.
Any queries please email me or ring 93067128.
sue.oliver@ststephens.wa.edu.au
Sue Oliver
Primary Teacher Librarian
Date: Friday 1 March (Week 5, Term 1)
Venue: Craigie Leisure Centre – 751 Whitfords Ave, Craigie
Time: Bus departing school at 8.40am – bus returning to school by 3.10pm.
What to bring/wear:
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We still require a number of parent/guardian volunteers to assist us on the day. We would love your involvement in making this event a huge success for our students. If you would like to help at the Primary Swimming Carnival and you are available from 9.00am until 2.00pm on Friday 1 March, please contact me via email at hannah.uglow@ststephens.wa.edu.au.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS…
Can I spectate this event?
Parents/guardians and family members are welcome and encouraged to spectate the Swimming Carnival. Spectators must pay a small entry fee on arrival. There will be a designated spectating area for families. Spectators are not permitted in the House Bays designated for students and staff only. Spectators will need to bring their own chairs and/or picnic rugs for the grassed spectating area.
Can I take photos/videos at the Swimming 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. The judge’s decision is final. Disputing with officials sets a poor example for children and undermines the spirit of fair play.
Will there be shade?
The House Bays and designated spectating area will be located underneath the large shade sails at the Craigie Leisure Centre outdoor pool, however all students and spectators must be prepared with the appropriate sun protection gear listed above. Spectators will need to bring their own chairs and/or picnic rugs for the grassed spectating area.
Can I purchase food/drink for my child from the Café?
Spectators are welcome to purchase food/drink from the indoor Café throughout the day, however we kindly request that you do not purchase food/drink for your child. Students will need to bring a packed lunch with all food/drink they require for the day. Water fountains will be available to fill up water bottles throughout the day.
Does my child have to wear a swimming cap?
No. The House coloured swimming caps are optional for students to borrow on the day if they wish. We recommend you equip your child with an appropriate pair of goggles for the day however.
What if my child has not yet learnt Breaststroke or frog kick?
We understand that some swim schools teach the frog kick and breaststroke techniques at a later stage in their swimming program. Children who are confident swimming 25m freestyle and 25m backstroke are welcome and encouraged to participate in the 25m deep end events, however they will have the option of using a kickboard or noodle under their arms for the 25m breaststroke event in the deep end. If your child has not yet learnt the frog kick technique, they will have the option of using a kickboard and doing freestyle kick.
Does my child have to dive into the pool?
No. Students in shallow end events will start in the water (in the middle of the pool with the assistance of our secondary student helpers). Students in the 25m deep end events and 50m events will have the option of starting in the water, diving off the edge of the pool (next to the blocks) or diving off the blocks.
How does the House Point and ribbon system work at the swimming carnival?
Why are place ribbons not handed out in the 25m events?
Students participating in the 25m events are in a wide range of different swimming levels and abilities. Most children in these events are still in the process of developing the correct and efficient technique for freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke. Hence, children in these events should not be encouraged to ‘race’. The 25m events provide students with an opportunity to build their confidence in the water and participate to the best of their ability. The 25m events are also a non-competitive option for students who do not wish to participate in the 50m events.
Event Numbers?
Your child will write their event numbers in their school diary the day before the carnival. We encourage you to write your child’s event numbers on their hand prior to arriving at school on the morning of the carnival. Please note that all event times in the program are approximate.
When is the Interschool Swimming Carnival?
The Year 3 – 6 NIPSSA Interschool Swimming Carnival will take place on Thursday 28 March (Week 9, Term 1). The Interschool Swimming Team will be selected from the overall 50m results at our Interhouse Swimming 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 Swimming 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 Swimming Carnival!
2024 Swimming Carnival Program
Miss Hannah Uglow
Primary Physical Education Teacher
I am pleased to announce the names of the 2024 Representatives. I am sure they will introduce themselves via their respective Year group Facebook pages once permissions have been transferred over from the previous “owners”, but, in this forum, I would personally like to offer my sincere thanks to them for their willingness to be involved this year.
We held our first meeting of the year last week and I am able to confirm that, thanks to the Committee, the below fundraising events will be taking place in 2024:
| Term | Activity | Coordinators |
| Term 1 Launch (Term 4 Delivery) | St Stephen’s Kids Recipe Book | Year 3 Reps
|
| Term 2 | Mothers’ Day Stall | Year 1 & Year 3 Reps |
| Term 2 Launch (Term 3 Announcement) | Readathon | Year 2 Reps |
| Term 2 | Disco | PP Reps |
| Term 3 | Fathers’ Day Stall | Year 4 Reps |
| Term 3 | Book Fair | Year 6 Reps |
Please note that the funds raised at the above events will go towards our big end of year event; the “2024 Evening on the Green” which is pencilled in for Saturday 16 November 2024.
Kind regards
Madame Pilote
This major end of year event can only go ahead with the support of a Committee of willing and organised volunteers. Please note that planning will begin this term because, amongst other things, permissions have to be sought via The City of Wanneroo. An example of the roles required on this committee are:
If you would like to be involved in the organisation of our “2024 Evening on The Green”, please send me an email at isabelle.pilote@ststephens.wa.edu.au before Monday 26 February. We will set up an initial meeting soon for all volunteers to get “the ball rolling”!
Kind regards
Madame Pilote
To celebrate our School’s 40th Anniversary, the Carramar Primary Parent Representatives would like your assistance in producing a commemorative recipe book to celebrate it’s community, culture, and family.
We would appreciate if every family could follow this link and provide a cherished recipe from their family. We encourage families with multiple children in the primary school to submit one recipe for each child.
This book will be available for ordering at the end of Term 3 and distribution will be in Term 4. All funds raised in this effort will go towards our “Evening on The Green”.
Please could all recipes be provided by Monday 25th March.
Thank you
The Year 3 Parent Representatives
All students (PK – 6) and their families are encouraged to join Miss Uglow on the Primary Green every TUESDAY morning for our new MOVEMENT CLUB. Come outside and practice your running, jumping, throwing, catching, kicking and more! Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend with their child/children. Help your child improve their fundamental movement skills and build their motivation and confidence to be active for life!
We will meet on the Primary Green every TUESDAY morning from 8.00am – 8.25am. Everyone is welcome – you do not need to sign up to participate in this 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 3 Running Club House Points : (drum roll please…)
|
CHARIS |
MAKARIA | PARRESIA |
| 44 | 78 |
90 |
Congratulations to PARRESIA House for running the most laps in Week 3! Keep up the fantastic effort everyone!
100 LAPS Club
Congratulations to Jamie Muir (1C) and Aaryan Walia (2H) who completed 100 laps on their running club cards! Congratulations to Troy Hughes (4BE) and Aiden Kilian (5S) who completed 200 laps, and Mateo Zacharia (1A) who completed 300 laps!
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.
Hannah Uglow
Teacher – Primary Physical Education
Peter Moyes Anglican Community School is hosting the wonderful Dr Justin Coulson as he presents “Sad, Cranky Scared, Stressed” on Tuesday 12 March.
This FREE presentation equips parents with a five-step “emotional coaching” process that brings together the very best in emotional intelligence research to build children’s resilience, increasing wellbeing for the whole family, and develop healthier humans.
Tickets can be secured through the link below:
