Father’s Day Stall

Tuesday 29 August

8am – 8.30am             Kindy and Pre-Primary accompanied by a parent.

8.30am – 8.45am        Year 6’s and Pre-Primary students needing assistance

8.45am – 9am             Year 3’s and Pre-Primary Students needing assistance

9am – 9.15am             Year 5’s

Wednesday 30 August

8am – 9.15am                 Pre Kindy’s accompanied by a parent

8.30am – 8.45am           Year 4B

8.45 – 9am                       Year 2’s

9am – 9.15am                 Year 1’s

Thursday 31 August

8.30am – 8.45am        Year 4S

8.45am – 9.30am        Anyone who hasn’t purchased and wishes to do so.

Remember to get your Seussical Jr. Tickets

Seussical Jr. rehearsals are in full swing this week and our Year 3-6 students, together with Miss O’Connor have been doing an amazing job with putting the final touches on what is going to be a wonderful production.

Students are required to have their Seussical costumes this Wednesday 30 and Thursday 31 August for dress rehearsals.

Seussical student and parent rehearsal schedule.pdf

This Thursday, 31 August all of our Pre-Primary to Year 2 students will have the privilege of watching the final dress rehearsal. Parents will have received the permission form for this via Consent2Go.

Most importantly, remember to buy your tickets as the are selling fast! Purchse tickets using this link:  https://events.humanitix.com/carseusjr

Cards That Count Orders Close Thursday 31 August

A reminder that Cards That Count orders close Thursday 31 August.

Online ordering will be available from the Cards That Count website www.cardsthatcount.com.au until Thursday 31 August.

Remember to use your child’s individual artwork code to order.

Term 3 Running Club

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.

WEEK 5 Running Club House Points : (drum roll please…) 

Congratulations to MAKARIA House for running the most laps in Week 5! Keep up the fantastic effort everyone!

100 LAPS Club 

Congratulations to Matia Mujodzi (5S) who completed 200 laps on her running club 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.

Education Minister’s Running Challenge Term 3

1Primary and secondary school students across WA are invited to register for the Education Minister’s Running Challenge in Term 3. The challenge aims to increase participation in physical activity, regardless of ability.

Registered primary students will be required to complete one 15-minute walk, run or wheel activity each week during the challenge from August 7 to September 23. Activities may be completed during or outside of school hours. Term 3 Running Club will be the perfect opportunity for entrants to complete the challenge – so sign up now and get running! Go St Stephen’s!!

Link to sign up: https://emrc.perthrunningfestival.com.au

Information about the challenge: https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook-Labor-Government/School-students-encouraged-to-run-for-fun-in-Minister’s-challenge–20230727

Scholastic Book Club Orders

The order due date is Tuesday 5 September

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

On Friday 22 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 located in the Primary Forum from Monday 18 September – Friday 22 September (Week 9) for students to bring in their sports equipment donations. Gold coin donations will only be collected on Friday 22 September.  

Sports Equipment Donation Ideas:

• AFL footballs, soccer balls, basketballs
• Footy boots
• Soccer shin pads
• Runners/sneakers
• Tee ball bats, mitts and balls
• Track shoes
• Cones
• Boxing gloves/focus pads
• Dodgeballs
• Hula hoops
• Large sports bags in good condition (eg. Cricket bags)

The following items CANNOT be donated: 

• Sports clothing and uniforms (except team sets of bibs)
• Helmets (baseball, cricket or bike – due to safety reasons)
• Golf clubs
• Trophies or medals
• Hats
• Used drink bottles
• Large items such as fitness machines, bikes etc.
• Backpacks
• Any item that is broken, worn out or not suitable for current use eg.old style tennis rackets.

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

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/

Hannah Uglow

Primary Physical Education Teacher (PP-6)

Car Park Etiquette Reminder

This is a friendly reminder to be courteous when using the School car park. Please ensure you park within marked lines and allow sufficient space between vehicles when moving about the car park.

We would also like to remind parents and carers that students are not to be dropped off or collected from the turning circle at the end of the staff car park. This area is strictly for delivery and emergency vehicles only.

We appreciate your cooperation with this matter.

Athletics Carnival Presentation Assembly

Please note that we will announce our winning house as well as Athletics Carnival Awards at a special assembly this Thursday 24 August at 8.30am in the Primary Forum. Families are welcome to attend.

GET EXCITED – CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK IS HERE!

19 to 25 August – READ, GROW, Inspire!

The Library is very excited to welcome students to join in the fun of Book Week 2023

Come in and…

• Join our Book Face and Book Spine Poetry competitions and win prizes!
• See the winning CBCA books on display and ready to be borrowed!
• Come in at lunch times and watch the live action film of Alice In Wonderland!

Children’s Book Week Parade 2023

A Note from Mrs Byrne

The Student’s who entered their very own book into the CBCA 2023 Make your own Storybook Competition will be receiving their original books back and their certificates this Friday at the Book Week assembly.

Term 3 Running Club

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.

WEEK 4 Running Club House Points : (drum roll please…) 

Congratulations to CHARIS House for running the most laps in Week 4! Keep up the fantastic effort everyone!

100 LAPS Club 

Congratulations to Kourtney Muir (3BA) who completed 100 laps and Matipa Mujodzi (5S) who completed 200 laps on their running club cards!

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.

Education Minister’s Running Challenge Term 3 

Primary and secondary school students across WA are invited to register for the Education Minister’s Running Challenge in Term 3. The challenge aims to increase participation in physical activity, regardless of ability.

Registered primary students will be required to complete one 15-minute walk, run or wheel activity each week during the challenge from August 7 to September 23. Activities may be completed during or outside of school hours. Term 3 Running Club will be the perfect opportunity for entrants to complete the challenge – so sign up now and get running! Go St Stephen’s!!

Link to sign up: https://emrc.perthrunningfestival.com.au

Information about the challenge: https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook-Labor-Government/School-students-encouraged-to-run-for-fun-in-Minister’s-challenge–20230727

Cards That Count – Online ordering is Open!

Online ordering for Cards That Count is now open!

Following the previous success of “Cards That Count” (Uniting WA Christmas cards fundraiser), we know this year will be no exception.

Online ordering will be available from the Cards That Count website www.cardsthatcount.com.au until Thursday 31 August.

Remember to use your child’s individual artwork code to order your Christmas cards for this year. Your family and friends will love receiving a Christmas card featuring unique artwork from your child.

Seussical Jr News!

Rehearsals are in full swing now which is very exciting, and the students are working very hard with Miss O’Connor to put the final pieces together.

Next week is our dress and tech week and Year 3-6 students and teachers will be travelling at various points during the week to Duncraig for rehearsals. (These schedules have been sent via Consent2Go). Please note on Friday 25 August it is only the main cast members who will be travelling to Duncraig Campus for rehearsals and not all Year 3 to 6 Students. Students will be required to have their Seussical costumes for Wednesday 30 and Thursday 31 August for dress rehearsals.

Seussical student and parent rehearsal schedule.pdf

Next Thursday 31 August, all of our lovely PP to Year 2 students will have the privilege of watching the final dress rehearsal. Parents will have received the permission form for this via Consent2Go.

Seussical T-Shirts will be arriving this week!

If you have purchased a t-shirt, they will be available for collection this week. Class teachers will be handing them out to those families who ordered.

Students will be permitted to wear their Seussical Jr t-shirt to school with their normal uniform skorts, pants or shorts for the duration of the week leading up to production week (28 August – 1 September) and the week of the production (4 – 8 September).

Scholastic Book Club Orders

The order due date is Tuesday 5 September

Fathere’s Day Stall

Cards That Count – Online ordering is now open!

Online ordering for Cards That Count is now open!

Following the previous success of “Cards That Count” (Uniting WA Christmas cards fundraiser), we know this year will be no exception.

Online ordering will be available from the Cards That Count website www.cardsthatcount.com.au until Thursday 31 August.

Remember to use your child’s individual artwork code to order your Christmas cards for this year. Your family and friends will love receiving a Christmas card featuring unique artwork from your child.

GET EXCITED – CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK IS COMING NEXT WEEK! 

19 to 25 August – READ, GROW, Inspire!

The Library is very excited to welcome students to join in the fun of Book Week 2023 –

Come in and…

• Join our Book Face and Book Spine Poetry competitions and win prizes!
• See the winning CBCA books on display and ready to be borrowed!
• Come in at lunch times and watch the live action film of Alice In Wonderland!

See you then!

Children’s Book Week Parade 2023

Primary Interhouse Athletics Carnival

Date: Friday 18 August (Week 4, 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 is 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.

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.

We look forward to seeing our students participate in the 2023 Interhouse Athletics Carnival!

Hannah Uglow

Primary Physical Education Teacher (PP-6)

Term 3 Running Club

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.

WEEK 3 Running Club House Points : (drum roll please…) 

Congratulations to MAKARIA House for running the most laps in Week 3! Keep up the fantastic effort everyone!

100 LAPS Club 

Congratulations to Bernard Street (PPA), Mateo Zacharia (PPF) and Jax Richardson (4S) who completed 200 laps on their running club cards!

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.

Education Minister’s Running Challenge Term 3

Primary and secondary school students across WA are invited to register for the Education Minister’s Running Challenge in Term 3. The challenge aims to increase participation in physical activity, regardless of ability.

Registered primary students will be required to complete one 15-minute walk, run or wheel activity each week during the challenge from August 7 to September 23. Activities may be completed during or outside of school hours. Term 3 Running Club will be the perfect opportunity for entrants to complete the challenge – so sign up now and get running! Go St Stephen’s!!

Link to sign up: https://emrc.perthrunningfestival.com.au

Information about the challenge: https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook-Labor-Government/School-students-encouraged-to-run-for-fun-in-Minister’s-challenge–20230727

Father’s Day Stall – Volunteers Needed

Parenting Connection: Justine Coulson – Boys, Girls, Brains & Behaviour

Our “Buckets of Love” are back!

Starting Over Support (SOS) are an offshoot of People Who Care. They do not receive any funding and rely on volunteers and donations. They support individuals and families who have suffered domestic crisis. Once the consumers have been granted housing, SOS provide essential items for a functioning household, from the front door mat through to the back door mat.

Our Primary School will be supportive this charity organisation once again this year by putting together “Buckets of Love”.  We would love for each Primary class to fill two buckets. Our Captains will be distributing buckets to all classrooms this week and we would appreciate if our generous community could donate any items from the suggested list . This fundraiser will close on 15 September. We thank you in advance for your donation.

Creating your “Bucket of Love”; fill it with any of the items listed below:
• Micro Cloths
• Toilet Cleaner
• Toilet Brush
• Sponges and Scourers
• Laundry Liquid
• Dishwashing Liquid
• Spray and Wipe
• Pegs
• Disinfectants
• Dustpan and Brush
• Mops and Brooms

The Primary Leadership Team

Come and Watch the FIFA Women’s World Cup in the Library!

Each lunch time for the remainder of the World Cup, we will be streaming a game from the previous day for all students to enjoy on the main projector. Come on in and see the action take place!

Before School Tennis LessonsWe will be conducting before school tennis lessons at St Stephen’s School Carramar

in Term 4 for children from years 1-6.

Details of the program for Term 4 2023 are as follows:

Year groups: 1-6
Dates: Friday mornings starting Friday 13 October 2023 (8 week program)

Time: 7.30-8.15am

Cost: $140 per child (All equipment is provided)

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

0433 340 646 with the following information:

– Child’s Full Name

– What year your children/s are in

– Child’s Date of Birth

– Mobile number

– Email address

Little Athletics

Flag Retirement Ceremony

On Friday 4 August the Year 5 students participated in a “Flag Retirement ceremony” following the protocols set by the Commonwealth Government.  We held the ceremony in the Library and had a short presentation on the history of the National flag. We followed the instructions given on the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet website and cut up the damaged flag into the three main components of Union Jack, Federation Star and Southern Cross.

Mrs Langley gave a short talk on national pride and respect for our country and we finished by singing the national anthem. After the ceremony, the Year 6 flag bearers took the new flag out to flagpole and hoisted it into position.

The new flag has been given to us by our local member, Tracey Roberts.

Seussical Jr Production – T-shirts (Year 3 to 6 Students ONLY)

I am very excited to announce that Seussical Jr Shirts are now available for Year 3 to Year 6 (ONLY) to order.

Please follow the link below to purchase your very own Seussical Jr Shirt:

https://events.humanitix.com/seusshirt

Sample shirts are available at Reception if anyone would like to try out sizes before purchasing. Sizing guides are also available via the link above

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Please note that these t-shirts are NOT compulsory. They are optional memorabilia for all students involved in the production.

Orders must be placed by 4.00pm Thursday 10 August.

If you choose to purchase a t-shirt, students will be permitted to wear their Seussical Jr t-shirt to school for the duration of the week leading up to production week (28 August – 1 September) and the week of the production (4 – 8 September).

Come and Watch the FIFA Women’s World Cup in the Library!

Each lunch time for the remainder of the World Cup, we will be streaming a game from the previous day for all students to enjoy on the main projector. Come on in and see the action take place!

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.

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!

Education Minister’s Running Challenge Term 3

Primary and secondary school students across WA are invited to register for the Education Minister’s Running Challenge in Term 3. The challenge aims to increase participation in physical activity, regardless of ability.

Registered primary students will be required to complete one 15-minute walk, run or wheel activity each week during the challenge from August 7 to September 23. Activities may be completed during or outside of school hours. Term 3 Running Club will be the perfect opportunity for entrants to complete the challenge – so sign up now and get running! Go St Stephen’s!!

Link to sign up: https://emrc.perthrunningfestival.com.au

Information about the challenge: https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook-Labor-Government/School-students-encouraged-to-run-for-fun-in-Minister’s-challenge–20230727

Primary Interhouse Athletics Carnival

Date: Friday 18 August (Week 4, 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 is 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.

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 18 August, please advise ASAP via email at hannah.uglow@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 – Friday 18 August

Parenting Connection: Justine Coulson – Boys, Girls, Brains & Behaviour

Father’s Day Stall – Volunteers Needed

Seussical Jr Production – T-shirts (Year 3 to 6 Students ONLY)

I am very excited to announce that Seussical Jr Shirts are now available for Year 3 to Year 6 (ONLY) to order.

Please follow the link below to purchase your very own Seussical Jr Shirt:

https://events.humanitix.com/seusshirt

Sample shirts are available at Reception if anyone would like to try out sizes before purchasing. Sizing guides are also available via the link above

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Please note that these t-shirts are NOT compulsory. They are optional memorabilia for all students involved in the production.

Orders must be placed by 4.00pm Thursday 10 August.

If you choose to purchase a t-shirt, students will be permitted to wear their Seussical Jr t-shirt to school for the duration of the week leading up to production week (28 August – 1 September) and the week of the production (4 – 8 September).

Jessica O’Connor

Teacher – Primary Drama

Parent Series – Friends or Fenemies

We invite you to the second lecture in the 2023 Parent Series which will be delivered by Linda Stade tomorrow, 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.

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!

Education Minister’s Running Challenge – Term 3

Primary and secondary school students across WA are invited to register for the Education Minister’s Running Challenge in Term 3. The challenge aims to increase participation in physical activity, regardless of ability.

Registered primary students will be required to complete one 15-minute walk, run or wheel activity each week during the challenge from August 7 to September 23. Activities may be completed during or outside of school hours. Term 3 Running Club will be the perfect opportunity for entrants to complete the challenge – so sign up now and get running! Go St Stephen’s!!

Link to sign up: https://emrc.perthrunningfestival.com.au

Information about the challenge: https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook-Labor-Government/School-students-encouraged-to-run-for-fun-in-Minister’s-challenge–20230727

Free Movie Night

Primary Interhouse Athletics Carnival

Date: Friday 18 August (Week 4, 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:

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 18 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)

Change of date for our Sports Day Meal Deal – Now Friday 18 August

Crunch & Sip

Parenting Connection: Justine Coulson – Boys, Girls, Brains & Behaviour

Pentanet