Happy Twos-Day Everyone (22/2/22)!

YEAR 3 – 6 Interhouse Swimming Carnival – IMPORTANT NOTICE 

Due to the current COVID restrictions and advice/guidelines/mandates for schools and community sport, we have made the decision to revise our Primary Interhouse Swimming Carnival format. Our goal is to manage the COVID risk as best as we can, whilst still trying to conduct some type of swimming carnival.

At this stage our Interhouse Swimming Carnival will still go ahead on Friday 5 March, however the carnival will be split in two half day sessions. Year 3 and 4 students will attend the morning session, and Year 5 and 6 students will attend the afternoon session. Students will be seated in their class groups rather than House groups this year. Please see the details below.

Date:                                     Friday 4 March 2022 (Week 5, Term 1)

Venue:                                 HBF Arena Joondalup – Kennedya Drive, Joondalup

Year 3 & 4 Carnival Time:     Bus departing school at 8.45am – bus departing HBF Arena at 12.00pm.

Year 5 & 6 Carnival Time:     Bus departing school at 11.45am – bus departing HBF Arena at 3.00pm.

What to bring/wear:

• Students must bring all food and drink they require for the day – the Café is not accessible.
• House Uniform, towel, thongs/sandals and bathers – no two-piece bathers please.
• Labelled school bag or alternative backpack
• Swimming caps and goggles are highly recommended – we encourage students to wear swimming caps that match their House colour for extra House spirit!
• Year 3 and 4 students will be able to change out of their bathers and back into their House Uniform on arrival back at school (not at HBF Arena).

Spectators

We are unfortunately unable to have any spectators at our Interhouse Swimming Carnival this year. No parents/guardians are permitted to spectate students at HBF Arena Joondalup. Parents/guardians who have volunteered to assist on the day will no longer be able to attend the carnival. We appreciate your support in this matter and are sorry that this is the case for 2022.

We thank you for your support and look forward to seeing your children swim at our Interhouse Swimming Carnival!

Hannah Uglow

Teacher – Primary Physical Education

Nature Playground Reminder

A friendly reminder that students need to be actively supervised by parents/guardians when playing in our Nature Playground before and/or after school. The safety of all St Stephen’s students is paramount to us and your cooperation with this matter is greatly appreciated.

YEAR 3 – 6 Interhouse Swimming Carnival – IMPORTANT NOTICE 

Due to the current COVID restrictions and advice/guidelines/mandates for schools and community sport, we have made the decision to revise our Primary Interhouse Swimming Carnival format. Our goal is to manage the COVID risk as best as we can, whilst still trying to conduct some type of swimming carnival.

At this stage our Interhouse Swimming Carnival will still go ahead on Friday 5 March, however the carnival will be split in two half day sessions. Year 3 and 4 students will attend the morning session, and Year 5 and 6 students will attend the afternoon session. Students will be seated in their class groups rather than House groups this year. Please see the details below.

Date:                                     Friday 4 March 2022 (Week 5, Term 1)

Venue:                                 HBF Arena Joondalup – Kennedya Drive, Joondalup

Year 3 & 4 Carnival Time:     Bus departing school at 8.45am – bus departing HBF Arena at 12.00pm.

Year 5 & 6 Carnival Time:     Bus departing school at 11.45am – bus departing HBF Arena at 3.00pm.

What to bring/wear:

• Students must bring all food and drink they require for the day – the Café is not accessible.
• House Uniform, towel, thongs/sandals and bathers – no two-piece bathers please.
• Labelled school bag or alternative backpack
• Swimming caps and goggles are highly recommended – we encourage students to wear swimming caps that match their House colour for extra House spirit!
• Year 3 and 4 students will be able to change out of their bathers and back into their House Uniform on arrival back at school (not at HBF Arena).

Spectators

We are unfortunately unable to have any spectators at our Interhouse Swimming Carnival this year. No parents/guardians are permitted to spectate students at HBF Arena Joondalup. Parents/guardians who have volunteered to assist on the day will no longer be able to attend the carnival. We appreciate your support in this matter and are sorry that this is the case for 2022.

We thank you for your support and look forward to seeing your children swim at our Interhouse Swimming Carnival!

Hannah Uglow

Teacher – Primary Physical Education

Scholastic Book Club

Thursday 17 February 2022

Nature Playground

It is so wonderful to see so many students enjoying our beautiful Nature Playground, however please ensure all students are supervised before and after school.

Before School Tennis Lessons

We will be conducting before school tennis lessons at St Stephen’s Carramar in Term 1 2022 for children in years 1-6. All equipment is provided and students receive a free ANZ Hot Shots shirt when they register. Details of the program are as follows:

Start date: Thursday 10 February (Week 2, Term 1)

Time: 7.30-8.15am, $130 / child (8 weeks – finishing in Week 9, Term 1)

            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

Dear Parents 

We hope you’ve had a lovely week. Please note that we have received communication from the Chief Health Officer today advising that schools should limit in-school gatherings of students and staff to class groups or small groups within a year level.  In response to this, please note that our Assemblies and Worships format will need to change for the time being. We are currently working on a plan moving forward, but wanted to inform you that we will not be able to proceed with our usual Worship on Monday. More information will come once we have put a plan together.

Furthermore, a friendly reminder that if you need to come inside our Primary building, we ask that you always wear your mask.

Once again, we thank you for your cooperation and understanding in these unprecedented times.

Kind regards

Madame Pilote

Opening Ceremony of  the Phase 2 Nature Playground

The moment we have all been waiting for has finally arrived! Mrs Beare will be joining us this Thursday at 9:15am on The Green to officially open Phase 2 of our beautiful Nature Playground. Our community is welcome to join our Early Years students to this very special event.

Urgent Need for Traffic Wardens for Our School

If any Parents/Grandparents are interested in becoming a Traffic Warden, they can contact the Children’s Crossings Unit direct on 6274 8731. An application pack will then be sent to them. Please note that this is a paid position which does not affect a pension too much if employment is taken up. It would be highly recommended that any potential candidate on a pension contact Centrelink to have a chat.

Fear-Less February

Term 1 After School Clubs

After School Clubs are back for Term 1 2022! This term we have three after school activities on offer for students to enjoy. Bookings will be available from 6.00pm Friday 4 February.

Tuesday – Board Game Bonanza (for students in Year 3 to Year 5)

Thursday – After School Sports (for students in Pre-primary to Year 2)

Thursday – Science Club (for students in Year 5 and 6)

Remember to only register your child for activities available to their year group. Please use the following link to book https://bookwhen.com/ststephensschool_carramar

During Term 1, After School Clubs will run from week 2 (Monday 7 February) until week 9 (Friday 1 April) .

Icy Poles Are Back!

Captains will be selling icy poles Friday during Recess for 60 cents each. Students are encouraged to bring the exact amount of money.

Before School Tennis Lessons

We will be conducting before school tennis lessons at St Stephen’s Carramar in Term 1 2022 for children in years 1-6. All equipment is provided and students receive a free ANZ Hot Shots shirt when they register. Details of the program are as follows:

Start date: Thursday 10 February (Week 2, Term 1)

Time: 7.30-8.15am, $130 / child (8 weeks – finishing in Week 9, Term 1)

            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