Welcome to Term 3, our Seussical Jr Production term!
We hope you’ve had a lovely break, spending quality time with friends and family. For those who visited family throughout the state, interstate or overseas, we hope that you’ve enjoyed some special time with your loved ones, creating lasting memories. A special welcome to the many new families joining us this term! Our school is blessed with a beautiful community, and we know that everyone will make them feel welcome.
As per Mr Andrews’ email last term, Mrs Jennifer Langley has been appointment to the role of Deputy Head of Primary (Teaching and Learning) and has now officially started her new role. Mme Isabelle Pilote will continue as Deputy Head of Primary (Pastoral Care). Mrs Langley and Madame Pilote look forward to working together with our amazing Primary staff to continue to deliver the excellent academic and pastoral programs which our school is known for. Please do not hesitate to contact them if you have any questions within their respective portfolio.
Finally, we had a lovely time welcoming our students back to school this morning. To celebrate the amazing production our Upper Years students will be delivering later this term, staff dressed up for the occasion! It was amazing to see our students’ smile and watch the surprise on their faces as they came through the doors. We look forward to seeing their performance this term!
Here is to a wonderful Seussical Jr Term!
Mr Andrews, Mrs Langley and Madame Pilote
Rookie Debating Competition
This morning in our welcome assembly we recognised the participation and achievements of those Year 5 and 6 students who took part in our Rookie Debating competition last term. It was wonderful to recognise so many students and to present them with their certificates. Well done to Ashleigh Thiel who was the top debater, to Alexandra Jones and Siyana Kotecha who were the ‘most improved’ debaters over the course of the competition and finally to the ‘MnM’ team who were the winning team for the competition. Congratulations to all students who participated and a big thank you to parents for their support behind the scenes. Huge thanks must also go to Miss Eleanor Glacken for her organisation and running of the competition. We believe out debaters have a bright future, and we look forward to seeing them compete in more debating competitions.
Semester 2 Captains 2023
This morning we were proud to announce our Primary House Captains for Semester 2. Congratulations to the following students:
Parresia: Cassidy Byrne and Jude Breeze
Charis: Poppy Boulton and Harvir Dhanjal
Makaria: Angelina Gibson and Fiona Huynh
We look forward to working with you and watching you grow in your role over the course of the rest of the year. Thank you also to the Semester 1 Captains for all their hard work in Term 1 and 2.
Madame Pilote & Mrs Langley
Worship next Monday
Please note that next week’s Worship will be a combined Worship (PP to Yr6). Families are always invited to attend if they wish. We will be starting at 2:55pm and conclude at 3:20pm. Weeks 3 to 8 Worships will then revert to Area Worships (K-2 in the morning and Yr3-6 in the afternoon). We will finish the term in Week 9 with our final combined Worship on Monday 18th September at 2:55pm. Once again, families are welcome to attend. We look forward to worshiping with our community in Term 3.
Parent Series – Friends or Fenemies
We’re now just a week away from the second lecture in the 2023 Parent Series which will be delivered by Linda Stade next Wednesday 2 August.
“Friends or frenemies” will help you guide and support your child through the challenges of building and maintaining friendships.
Linda Stade is a WA-based education writer, speaker, and consultant who works with parents and teachers to help grow happy, healthy kids who thrive on learning. Linda has enjoyed 30 years in schools and working with young people and today has a 35k strong social media following and writes a practical and relevant fortnightly parenting blog.
This event is open to St Stephen’s School parents and the local community – we would love to share this incredibly valuable information with all local parents. Feel free to bring a friend from the area!
Book your ticket now at https://loom.ly/GoLjzy0
Scholastic Book Club
Friday 4 August
Term 3 Running Club – Commencing Week 3 (Thursday 10 August)
All students in Kindy to Year 6 and their families 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!
TERM 2 Overall Running Club House Points : (drum roll please…)
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CHARIS
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MAKARIA |
PARRESIA |
| 961 |
860 |
1280
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Congratulations to PARRESIA House for running the most laps in Term 2! Very close between Charis and Makaria! Keep up the fantastic effort in Term 3 everyone!
100 LAPS Club
Congratulations to Aiden Kilian (4S) and Archie Bowden (4B) who joined the 100 Laps Club by completing 100 laps on their running club cards! Congratulations to Kristian Bartels (2S) who completed 200 laps, and Neil Schoeman (4S) who completed 400 laps!
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.
Please note: Our first session of Term 3 will not start until Thursday 10 August due to an Interschool event taking place in Week 2. We look forward to seeing you all in WEEK 3!
Hannah Uglow
Primary Physical Education Teacher (PP-6)
Primary Interhouse Athletics Carnival
Date: Friday 11 August (Week 3, Term 3)
Time: 8.25am – 3.20pm
Students in Year 1 – 6 need to arrive at school no later than 8.25am.
Please note: Our Kindy and Pre-Primary students will only be involved in morning activities. At approximately 9.30am, the Kindy and Pre-Primary students will participate in team games in their own sectioned off area on the oval.
Location: St Stephen’s School Carramar – Oval
What to Wear:
- Sport Uniform
- Appropriate sports shoes (no athletics spikes permitted, rubber athletics shoes only)
- Clearly labelled St Stephen’s School hat
- Clearly labelled St Stephen’s School jacket and/or tracksuit pants
What to Bring:
- Clearly labelled water bottle
- Students must bring all food and drinks they will need for the day. A meal deal will be available from the Canteen.
- Clearly labelled bag containing all their requirements for the day.
- If your child has asthma, please ensure they bring their own inhaler.
Family Picnic
We will break for lunch from 12.30pm – 12.50pm. During this time, students will be invited to eat lunch with their families if they have a family member spectating. Students who do not have a family member spectating will need to remain in their House Bay for the lunch break. Parents/guardians will not be permitted in the House Bays designated for students.
400m and 800m Races
We will be running our 400m and 800m events in the weeks leading up to the carnival. Students in Years 1 – 6 are invited to participate in these events on the dates below:
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Week:
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Event: |
Year Group: |
Date: |
Time: |
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2
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400m |
1 – 3 |
Tuesday 1 August |
Recess time
10.55am – 11.20am |
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2
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400m |
4 – 6 |
Tuesday 1 August |
Lunch time
12.40pm – 1.10pm
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3
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800m |
3 – 4 |
Monday 7 August |
Recess time
10.55am – 11.20am |
| 3 |
800m |
5 – 6 |
Monday 7 August |
Lunch time
12.40pm – 1.10pm
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Students who would like to participate in the optional 400m and 800m events must make their way down to the oval at the times listed above. Parents/guardians are permitted to spectate the events from a distance but must not interfere with the children and races.
Little Athletics is a fantastic way to keep fit and builds the foundation skills of running, jumping and throwing, which are all transferable to other sports. If your child is interested in participating in Little Athletics outside of school, Joondalup Little Athletics Centre is a fantastic local club – https://www.joondalupathletics.com.au The WA Little Athletics season usually runs from October until March.
If your child is going to be absent on Friday 11 August, please advise ASAP via email at hannah.uglow@ststephens.wa.edu.au and absenteecarramar@ststephens.wa.edu.au as this helps with the planning of our event.
We look forward to seeing our students participate in the 2023 Interhouse Athletics Carnival!
Hannah Uglow
Primary Physical Education Teacher (PP-6)
Sports Day Meal Deal
Term 3 After School Clubs
Please note that a special edition blog will be published later this week with information regarding our Term 3 After School Clubs.
Tapping Dental Therapy Centre
We hope you all enjoyed the holiday break and you have had a smooth start to the term.
Here is a little reminder on how to get to the Tapping Dental Therapy Centre (at Tapping Primary School) for you appointments.
Please park in the School parking on St Stephens Crescent and come through the School Asministration Office.
Please note that the gate facing the School carpark will be locked during the day.
If you are unsure about our location, please contact us on 9404 7902.
The Team at Tappig Dental Therapy Centre
Wanneroo Giants Baseball Club
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