Year 6 Market Day

This Thursday 23 September the Year 6 classes are holding their annual Market Day. Stalls will be set up at recess outside the Year 6 classrooms (Year 12 Graduation is being held in the Primary Forum). All students from Kindy to Year 5 are invited to come along and have some fun. The younger students will be brought out slightly earlier by their teachers to avoid the crush! The Year 6 students will be selling a variety of things, including fairy floss, cupcakes, stress balls, pocket tic tac toe and lots more. Prices will range from 50c through to $2.50, with all money raised going to Uniting WA.

 

Lost PropertyLost property will be placed outside the Reception Office from Wednesday morning. Please check before the end of this week as all items will be disposed of.

A reminder for Term 4 to please ensure all student items are clearly labelled with student names.

 

Fair Game Free Dress Day Fundraiser – ‘Be a Sporting Hero’

On Friday 24 September (last day of Term 3), we will be holding a fundraiser for Fair Game Australia. Students in K – 6 are invited to dress up as their favourite sporting hero and bring a gold coin donation and/or any unwanted/outgrown sports equipment to donate. The sports equipment donation bin will be in the Primary Forum from Monday 13 September – Friday 24 September for students to bring their donations in. Gold coin donations will only be collected on Friday 24 September.

Important Information:

Please note we cannot currently accept the following items:

• Uniforms (except full team sets of adults soccer, AFL and basketball jerseys)
• Individual clothing items
• Trophies or medals
• Backpacks (large team sport bags are accepted)
• Hats
• Used drink bottles
• Large items such as golf clubs, gym equipment, bikes etc.

Please note that all donations should be in functional condition and cleaned prior to donation.

Urgent donations needed: We are currently in need of footballs, soccer balls, basketballs, footy boots, sets of team bibs, cones, boxing gloves/focus pads, frisbees, skipping ropes, dodgeballs and hula hoops!

Fair Game takes your sports equipment to some of the most remote and under-serviced communities in Australia where it helps remove barriers to participation in sport and fitness activities and supports a healthy lifestyle. The Fair Game Recycle and Donate program distributes over 6000 items a year having a positive social and environmental impact. For more information visit https://www.fairgame.org.au/donate-equipment/

 

Before School Tennis Lessons

We will be conducting before school tennis lessons at St Stephen’s Carramar in Term 4 2021 for children in years 1-6. All equipment is provided and children receive a free ANZ Hot Shots shirt when they register. Details of the program are as follows:

Start date: Thursday 21 October 2021 (Week 2, Term 4)

Time: 7.30-8.15am, $130 / child (8 weeks)

To Register please email info@poptennis.com.au or text Glen on

0433 340 646 with the following information:

-Child’s Full Name

-What year your child is in 2021

-Child’s Date of Birth

-Mobile number

-Email address

 

Grazing on the Green

Tickets to Grazing on the Green are almost sold out and bookings will be closing soon!

Don’t miss your chance to join us for an evening of live entertainment and gourmet grazing under the stars to raise funds for the St Stephen’s School Foundation.

Tickets include a gourmet grazing box, petit four desserts and a stemless tumbler to sip the night away in the beautiful surroundings of Nikola Estate.

Opening with the relaxing, acoustic beats of Jax, the evening will progress to upbeat Jazz tunes from Trevor Stockton and finish on a high with the vibrant sounds of Switch.

Due to popular demand, a second bus departing and returning to the Duncraig Campus has been added.

Tickets are available at https://events.humanitix.com/gotg

 

 

Tenpin Bowling Australia

Tenpin Bowling Australia would like to offer 10 students a FREE session in their Learn to Bowl Program – Bowl Patrol will be held at Zone Bowling Joondalup, commencing on Tuesday 19 October at 4.00pm. These places have become available because SSS have been loyal customers of the program.

Please see the attached flyer for the program details. Please email Mia Buswell directly at –   mia.buswell@tenpin.org.au  with your child’s name so that the Centre and the Coach can be prepared for their participation and have their names on screen.

There is no obligation to continue, but if they enjoy it, they can sign up for only $99.00 for the term. For anyone with a HealthCare card, the full cost of the program is available through KIDSPORT.

For more details, parents and students can check out the website – https://bowlpatrol.com.au/find-a-program/?State=WA

AMAZING Aladdin Jr Production

Congratulations to our fantastic Year 3-6 students for their AMAZING Aladdin Jr production last week! Led by our very own “genius” Mrs Hignett, students and staff enjoyed every moment of it!

We would like to thank our wonderful parents for their support throughout this once in a lifetime opportunity. Here are a few snapshots from our amazing time together.

 

After School Clubs

A reminder that this week is the final week for After School Clubs for Term 3. After School clubs will not run during week 9.

 

Children’s University – Graduation is getting close!

I am excited to say that six students have already qualified for graduation in November.

Unfortunately, due to circumstances outside my control, I am unable to facilitate a passport stamping session in Week 9 of this term.  If your child still requires their passport to be stamped to qualify for graduation this year, please send me an email at Janelle.morris@ststephens.wa.edu.au and I will try to arrange a time.

The next passport stamping session will be in the library at lunch time on Thursday 21 October.  Please note this is after the deadline for qualifying for the 2021 Graduation.

 

Fair Game Free Dress Day Fundraiser – ‘Be a Sporting Hero’

On Friday 24 September (last day of Term 3), we will be holding a fundraiser for Fair Game Australia. Students in K – 6 are invited to dress up as their favourite sporting hero and bring a gold coin donation and/or any unwanted/outgrown sports equipment to donate. The sports equipment donation bin will be in the Primary Forum from Monday 13 September – Friday 24 September for students to bring their donations in. Gold coin donations will only be collected on Friday 24 September.

Important Information:

Please note we cannot currently accept the following items:

• Uniforms (except full team sets of adults soccer, AFL and basketball jerseys)
• Individual clothing items
• Trophies or medals
• Backpacks (large team sport bags are accepted)
• Hats
• Used drink bottles
• Large items such as golf clubs, gym equipment, bikes etc.

Please note that all donations should be in functional condition and cleaned prior to donation.

Urgent donations needed: We are currently in need of footballs, soccer balls, basketballs, footy boots, sets of team bibs, cones, boxing gloves/focus pads, frisbees, skipping ropes, dodgeballs and hula hoops!

Fair Game takes your sports equipment to some of the most remote and under-serviced communities in Australia where it helps remove barriers to participation in sport and fitness activities and supports a healthy lifestyle. The Fair Game Recycle and Donate program distributes over 6000 items a year having a positive social and environmental impact. For more information visit https://www.fairgame.org.au/donate-equipment/

 

Before School Tennis Lessons

We will be conducting before school tennis lessons at St Stephen’s Carramar in Term 4 2021 for children in years 1-6. All equipment is provided and children receive a free ANZ Hot Shots shirt when they register. Details of the program are as follows:

Start date: Thursday 21 October 2021 (Week 2, Term 4)

Time: 7.30-8.15am, $130 / child (8 weeks)

To Register please email info@poptennis.com.au or text Glen on

0433 340 646 with the following information:

-Child’s Full Name

-What year your child is in 2021

-Child’s Date of Birth

-Mobile number

-Email address

 

Synthesis Film Competition 2021 

Inspired by the latest clip on your socials? Love how imagery can tell a story? Attend a Secondary School in WA? Why not showcase your creativity by entering a short film in the much-anticipated Synthesis Arts, Design and Technologies Exhibition. More information about the Synthesis Film Festival is available at www.synthesisfilmfestival.com.au

Grazing on the Green

Tickets to Grazing on the Green are almost sold out and bookings will be closing soon!

Don’t miss your chance to join us for an evening of live entertainment and gourmet grazing under the stars to raise funds for the St Stephen’s School Foundation.

Tickets include a gourmet grazing box, petit four desserts and a stemless tumbler to sip the night away in the beautiful surroundings of Nikola Estate.

Opening with the relaxing, acoustic beats of Jax, the evening will progress to upbeat Jazz tunes from Trevor Stockton and finish on a high with the vibrant sounds of Switch.

Due to popular demand, a second bus departing and returning to the Duncraig Campus has been added.

Tickets are available at https://events.humanitix.com/gotg

Father’s Day Stall Success

A huge THANK YOU to the Father’s Day Stall organising committee and all parents who have volunteered their time last week at the stall! It was a huge success and all proceeds from this event will go towards our annual Picnic on The Green. Thank you for your support!

After School Clubs

A reminder that after school clubs will not be running this week, Monday 6 to Friday 10 September due to staff commitments in all evening performances of the Aladdin production. Thank you for your understanding.

Children’s University – September Challenge

The tourism industry has been hit hard with the current situation around the globe, so we are celebrating World Tourism Day on September 27! This month’s challenge is to think of a country, town or a city that you would like to visit in the future. Create a travel itinerary or a postcard of the place you would like to explore. If you can’t decide on just one place, make it an extended trip! Take your itinerary or postcard to your CU Coordinator or upload them to the CU Portal to earn 30 minutes per itinerary or postcard.

Next passport stamping session is on Thursday 9 September in the library – hope to see you there!

 

The event we have all been waiting for – Aladdin Jr!!!

As most of you are aware, Year 3 to 6 students performed Aladdin Jr. in front of all our PP to Year 2 students last Friday. What an AMAZING experience!!! Our upper years performers were outstanding and their audience were so well behaved! What an experience for all! Our senior students have another exciting week ahead of them with 3 more performances this week; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evening. Please make sure you browse Mrs Hignett’s FAQs document https://blogs.ststephens.wa.edu.au/aladdin2021/ to ensure all students arrive on time and at the correct venue for all performances. We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Scholastic Book Club

Monday 6 September

Fair Game Free Dress Day Fundraiser – ‘Be a Sporting Hero’

On Friday 24 September (last day of Term 3), we will be holding a fundraiser for Fair Game Australia. Students in K – 6 are invited to dress up as their favourite sporting hero and bring a gold coin donation and/or any unwanted/outgrown sports equipment to donate. The sports equipment donation bin will be in the Primary Forum from Monday 13 September – Friday 24 September for students to bring their donations in. Gold coin donations will only be collected on Friday 24 September.

Important Information:

Please note we cannot currently accept the following items:

• Uniforms (except full team sets of adults soccer, AFL and basketball jerseys)
• Individual clothing items
• Trophies or medals
• Backpacks (large team sport bags are accepted)
• Hats
• Used drink bottles
• Large items such as golf clubs, gym equipment, bikes etc.

Please note that all donations should be in functional condition and cleaned prior to donation.

Urgent donations needed: We are currently in need of footballs, soccer balls, basketballs, footy boots, sets of team bibs, cones, boxing gloves/focus pads, frisbees, skipping ropes, dodgeballs and hula hoops!

Fair Game takes your sports equipment to some of the most remote and under-serviced communities in Australia where it helps remove barriers to participation in sport and fitness activities and supports a healthy lifestyle. The Fair Game Recycle and Donate program distributes over 6000 items a year having a positive social and environmental impact. For more information visit https://www.fairgame.org.au/donate-equipment/

Grazing on the Green

Before School Tennis Lessons

We will be conducting before school tennis lessons at St Stephen’s Carramar in Term 4 2021 for children in years 1-6. All equipment is provided and children receive a free ANZ Hot Shots shirt when they register. Details of the program are as follows:

Start date: Thursday 21 October 2021 (Week 2, Term 4)

Time: 7.30-8.15am, $130 / child (8 weeks)

To Register please email info@poptennis.com.au or text Glen on

0433 340 646 with the following information:

-Child’s Full Name

-What year your child is in 2021

-Child’s Date of Birth

-Mobile number

-Email address

Father’s Day Stall Reminder

A reminder that the Father’s Day stall will not be open tomorrow, Thursday 2 September as the early years students will be celebrating their dad’s tomorrow morning. It will be open again on Friday, 3 September for those last minute Father’s day gifts.

 

Salvation Army Doorways Program

Please join me to cook meals for the Salvation Army Doorways program Thursday 9 September at Duncraig Campus. The Meals will be provided to families and individuals that are living rough in our CBD. I have arranged fresh produce to be donated by Second Bite. A small donation of $10.00 would be appreciated, to purchase meat and pasta. We will be using thermomixes to cook up a storm. If you own a thermomix, please bring it along, however, if not, we will team you up with someone who does. For further details please contact Donna Lund on 0429 153 912 or email donna.lund@ststephens.wa.edu.au. Please RSVP to Donna Lund by Monday 6 September.