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:
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Week: |
Event: | Year Group: | Date: | Time: |
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2 |
400m | 1 – 3 | Tuesday 1 August | Recess time 10.55am – 11.20am |
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2 |
400m | 4 – 6 | Tuesday 1 August |
Lunch time |
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3 |
800m | 3 – 4 | Monday 7 August | Recess time 10.55am – 11.20am |
| 3 | 800m | 5 – 6 | Monday 7 August |
Lunch time |
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
