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Scholastic Book Club

Thursday 18 March 

 

Eco Warriors

The Year 4s focus on sustainability during the year as part of their HASS and Science curriculum.  With this in mind they will be looking at ways in which the Primary School can become more eco-friendly.

As a school we would like to reduce our carbon footprint by recycling other items which can harm our environment.

• Already all classes recycle paper/cardboard, which is collected by our Eco Warriors each week.
• There is also are recycling bins at Reception and outside the Forum for cans, plastic bottles and glass bottles in support of the Salvation Army. We encourage our community to support this by donating these items.
• The following items are now being collected and the appropriate bins are outside the Year 4 classrooms, in the red area:
  • Bread Ties
  • Plastic bottle tops
  • Batteries (AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries – both rechargeable and non-rechargeable)

Making everyone aware of ways in which they can RECYCLE, REUSE AND REDUCE is an important part of the Year 4’s learning and we look forward to a positive response from our wonderful community in our appeal.

Harmony Day

We will be celebrating Harmony Day next Friday 19 March. We would love our students to wear their Sports shorts and an orange t-shirt for the day. Our Year 4 to Year 6 students will be joining our High School students on the Oval for an afternoon of activities (1:45pm to 3:15pm) led by our Propel Program students. Our Junior students (PP to Yr3) will also take part in special activities on the Green from 2:45PM to 3:15PM, also led by our Propel Program students. One of the activities is a Colour Run! We suggest students bring a spare t-shirt (white if they can) to change prior to the afternoon activities or they can wear their orange t-shirt if they prefer. Please keep in mind that t-shirts will come home looking quite different and you may not be able to use them again 😉!!!

Harmony Day Meal Deal

Looking for national flags from around the world

As part of our Harmony Day celebrations, we would like to display as many flags from different countries in our Primary Forum. If you have a flag you could lend us, please send it to your classroom teacher with your child. Please ensure it is labelled so we can return it to you after Harmony Day.

 

Children’s University – Up for the challenge?

Every month Children’s University sets a new challenge for its members.  This is one of the ways students can earn hours towards their graduation.  Below are the details of the March Challenge of the Month.

“March 7 is Clean Up Australia Day. For this month’s challenge create a ‘litter free lunch box’ to take to school or on a picnic with your family. Try to think of imaginative ways to pack your favourite food and drink items that avoid using disposable packaging. Draw and label your lunch box contents or take a photo and show your school coordinator for a stamp and up to two hours in your Passport.”

I will be stamping passports in the library once a fortnight for any students who have completed tasks.  Lunch time Thursday 18 March will be the first passport stamping session.

Let’s all rise to the March Challenge of the Month as it is not only a great learning opportunity but it will make our Earth a little healthier too!

  

Parent Teacher Interview Reminder

Please note that our Kindy to Year 6 parent-teacher interviews will take place in Week 7 (Monday 15 March to Friday 19 March). An email with instructions as to how to book a suitable time was  sent to all families last week. Interviews will be scheduled for 10 minute blocks. Please book by Thursday 11 March.

 

St Stephen’s School Scholarships

Does your child excel in the classroom? Applications for Academic Scholarships are still open for students heading into Year 7 in 2022.

Scholarships are open to new and current students. The process includes testing in March next year and, if awarded, grants partial or full remission of School tuition fees for the student’s entire Secondary education at St Stephen’s School, subject to ongoing performance and yearly reviews.

See where a scholarship could take your child at https://www.ststephens.wa.edu.au/enrolments/scholarships or contact the School Registrar at scholarships@ststephens.wa.edu.au.