Welcome back!
We can’t believe we are starting the final term of 2020 and hope that everyone had a wonderful break! We held a very special welcome assembly this morning, sharing with students our school’s new acquisitions: three brand new outdoor flag poles with the Australian, West Australian and Australian Aboriginal flags (please make sure you have a look when passing by our Administration Building next to the Library) as well as a beautiful indoor stand with the same three flags which will be on display at all our formal events from now on. Mr Roberts explained the meaning of each flag, acknowledging the importance of paying respect to our ancestors and our country. It was lovely to hear all our students singing the song, Wanjoo together, celebrating diversity and the beautiful country we live in.
Extra Curricular Clubs
Please note that the only Extra Curricular Club available in Term 4 will be the After School Sports Club for Pre-primary to Year 2 students on Thursdays. Bookings will be available from Wednesday 14 October from 6.00pm. https://portal.ststephens.wa.edu.au/parent-and-student/plan-the-day/primary-school-clubs.html
Cards that Count
This year, Uniting would like to offer parents the opportunity to order their own child’s Christmas card. This fundraising is organised in collaboration with a WA company Cards That Count. The cards are printed on high quality 100% recycled paper in WA. The pack includes 10 cards of one design and 10 envelopes.
St Stephen’s School students were invited to draw their personalised Christmas card during the last week of Term 3. Students who have chosen to take part in this project will be coming home this week with a copy of their template. Online ordering is now available till 25 October. Cards will be delivered to the school on 16th November. The back of the cards will have the Uniting Logo, Year 2020 and your child’s name, class year and school. The cost of the pack of 10 cards is $16.
Please refer to the below link if you would like to purchase your child’s personalised cards. All proceeds are for charity. What a wonderful way to wish your friends and family, near or far, a lovely Festive Season!
Campions Book Lists
Already time to think of 2021! Please note that the Campions Book Lists will be available online from next Monday, 19 October.
Book Week Parade
Year 6 Parent Classroom Tours – Tuesday 20 October
These sessions have been organised so that Year 6 Parents can see our classes, students and staff ‘in action’ and be able to familiarise yourself with where your child will soon be; how exciting! The tours will be lead by members of leadership and will also involve conversations with the Deans of Houses and some Heads of Learning. At the conclusion of each tour, there will be light refreshments and the opportunity for Q&A.
Session 1 – 8:25am – 10:40am (Morning Tea with Q&A from 10:15am)
Session 2 – 11:05am – 1:15pm (Afternoon Tea with Q&A from 12:55pm)
If you would like to attend, please follow the link below to secure a place: https://events.humanitix.com/secondary2021/tickets
A Friendly Reminder About the Second-hand Book Fair
Date: Monday 19 – Friday 23 October
Time: 8.00am – 9.00am each day
Where: Outside Canteen
Readathon
Remember, the Read-a-thon is still on until Friday 23 October.
Click here to view the Read-a-thon Pledge and information form – Read a thon Pledge Form. Printed copies were sent home in Term 3.