Children’s University – 2023We are excited to announce that we will again be running the Children’s University program in partnership with ECU for 2023.  This is a program that fosters learning outside the classroom and each student is encouraged to choose activities that they feel inspired by or passionate about.

The program is open to students in Year 3 – 6.  Whether you are a returning student to the program or are interested in becoming a member for the first time, please email your expression of interest to Janelle.morris@ststephens.wa.edu.au  There is a limited number of participants that ECU can take from each school so be quick to secure your place.

If you would like more information about the program, please visit https://www.ecu.edu.au/schools/education/childrens-university-wa

Janelle Morris
Teacher – Science

No Icy Pole Sales this Friday (3 March)

Our Captains will not be selling icy poles this Friday as they will be attending the Year 3 to 6 Swimming Carnival.

Term 1 Running Club

All students in Kindy to Year 6 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. You will use the same running club card each week unless you have reached 100 laps… after that you will need a new one! 

WEEK 4 RUNNING CLUB House Points: (drum roll please…) 

Congratulations to CHARIS AND MAKARIA House for the most laps in Week 4, followed very closely by Parresia! We broke our record again this week for the most runners ever with a total of 103 participants! This week our Year 5 cohort had the most participants with a total of 19 runners, followed very closely by our Year 2 cohort with a total of 16 runners. Keep up the fantastic effort everyone!

100 LAPS CLUB 

Congratulations to Jenny Palmer (Charis Parent) who joined the 100 Laps Club by completing 100 laps on her lapathon 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. Happy running everyone!

Hannah Uglow
Teacher – Primary Physical Education

Primary Interhouse Swimming Carnival

Date: Friday 3 March 2023 (Week 5, Term 1)

Venue: HBF Arena Joondalup – Kennedya Drive, Joondalup

Time: Bus departing school at 8.45am – bus returning to school by 3.10pm.

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 bikini style two-piece bathers please. 
• Labelled school bag or alternative backpack
• Goggles (a spare pair is always recommended!)
• Swimming cap – we will be providing House coloured swimming caps for students to borrow on the day, but you are also welcome to bring your own. Borrowed swimming caps must be returned to the buckets after each event.

Spectators 

Parents/guardians and family members are welcome to spectate this event! Spectators must pay a small entry fee on arrival.

IF YOUR CHILD HAS NOT YET RETURNED THEIR SWIMMING INFORMATION FORM, PLEASE RETURN TO ADMIN ASAP (or alternatively contact me via email). 

If you have any 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!

Miss Hannah Uglow

Primary Physical Education Teacher (PP-6)

Term 1 Running Club

All students in Kindy to Year 6 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. You will use the same running club card each week unless you have reached 100 laps… after that you will need a new one!

WEEK 3 RUNNING CLUB House Points: (drum roll please…) 

Congratulations to CHARIS House for the most laps in Week 3, followed very closely by Parresia House! We broke our record for the most runners ever with a total of 101 participants this week! Congratulations everyone!

100 LAPS CLUB 

Congratulations to Caleigh Schoeman (1C), Callum Hoggart (5S) and Sylvia Munjodzi (our very first parent!) who all joined the 100 Laps Club by completing 100 laps on their lapathon cards! Congratulations to Neil Schoeman (4S) who is now the first person to have completed 200 laps! Well done everyone, keep up the great running!

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. Happy running everyone!

Miss Hannah Uglow

Primary Physical Education Teacher (PP-6)

2023 Parent Classroom Reps

We would like to thank the following parents for their willingness to be our 2023 Classroom Reps. As you can see, we are still looking for volunteers for some year levels. Please contact Louise or Rosie at EAcarramar@StStephens.wa.edu.au if you can help in any way. Please note that the below volunteers will be reaching out to our community to help organise some of our major Primary School events, such as Mother’s Day Stall, Father’s Day Stall…..

Pop-Up Cricket Program

Dear Parents/Carers

As you may be aware, we celebrated Safer Internet Day last week. The online world is very much a part of our young people’s world however, it is important to navigate this world with them to keep them safe when online.

Here is the link to the e-Safety Commissioner’s website https://www.esafety.gov.au/ for more information. This website provides many activities and information for parents, kids, young people etc. We also attach to this post a “chatterbox activity” to start the chat with your child about online safety.

As always, thank you for your support as we partner together to educate children to stay safe online.

Kind regards

Madame Pilote

Scholastic Book Club

The due date for the first Scholastic issue is Friday 17 February.

Term 1 Running Club

All students in Kindy to Year 6 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 2 RUNNING CLUB House Points: (drum roll please…) 

Congratulations to PARRESIA House for the most laps in Week 2! We had a total of 79 runners this week. Congratulations to our amazing parents/guardians who had the highest number of participants this week with 17 runners. Keep up the great work everyone!

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.

Primary Interhouse Swimming Carnival

Date:                                     Friday 3 March 2023 (Week 5, Term 1)

Venue:                                 HBF Arena Joondalup – Kennedya Drive, Joondalup

Time:                                  Bus departing school at 8.45am – bus returning to school by 3.10pm.

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 bikini style 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!

Spectators

Parents/guardians and family members are welcome to spectate this event! Spectators must pay a small entry fee on arrival.

IF YOUR CHILD HAS NOT YET RETURNED THEIR SWIMMING INFORMATION FORM, PLEASE RETURN TO ADMIN ASAP (or alternatively contact me via email).

If you have any 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!

Miss Hannah Uglow

Primary Physical Education Teacher (PP-6)

Pop-Up Cricket Program

Strengthening Children and Teens Against Anxiety – Karen Young

Scholastic Book Club

The due date for the first Scholastic issue is Friday 17 February.

Term 1 Running Club – Starting Week 2 (Thursday 9 February) 

All students in Kindy to Year 6 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. Students (and parents) 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 from 8.00am onwards. 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.

Miss Uglow

Teacher – Primary Physical Education

Strengthening Children and Teens Against Anxiety – Karen Young

A Friendly Reminder 

If you wish to bring your pet dog along when dropping off or collecting your children from school, please ensure they remain on a lead at all times and that you clean up after your dog before leaving the school grounds. Your cooperation in this matter is much appreciated.

Term 1 After School Clubs

This term we are able to offer 7 after school clubs for students to enjoy.

Playful Peotry Club – Tuesday – Year 3 to 6

Brilliant Board Games – Tuesday – Year 3 to 5

Cards Club – Wednesday –  Year 5 to 6

After School Sports – Thursday – Year 1 to 2

Drawing Club – Thursday – Year 1 to 2

Nature Club – Thursday – Pre-Primary to Year 2

Puzzle Club – Thursday – Pre-Primary to Year 3

Please remember to book your child into only ONE club so that all students have an opportunity to register for an after school club. Please also only register your child for a club that is relevant to their year group.

Bookings will be available from 8.00am Saturday 4 February. Please use this link to book https://portal.ststephens.wa.edu.au/parent-and-student/plan-the-day/primary-school-clubs.html

Term 1 Running Club – Starting Week 2 (Thursday 9 February) 

All students in Kindy to Year 6 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. Students (and parents) 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 from 8.00am onwards. 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.

Miss Uglow

Teacher – Primary Physical Education