Here’s to another successful academic year!

As the 2023 school year draws to a close, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our remarkable school community for a year filled with astounding achievements. Together, we’ve celebrated milestones, fostered growth, and embraced challenges with unwavering resilience. As we approach this festive season, we wish each member of our school community joy, peace, and safety. May the holiday season be a time of cherished moments, shared laughter, and abundant blessings with loved ones. Let’s carry the spirit of accomplishment into the new year, nurturing our collective successes and aiming for even greater heights. Thank you for your commitment and contributions to our school’s journey. Wishing you all a happy, safe, and rejuvenating festive season filled with warmth and happiness!

Warm regards

The Primary Leadership Team

Colour Run Extravaganza!

A HUGE thank you to all parents who have helped organise the goody bags and icy poles for our students today. We are also grateful to all those who have helped set up and run the event. We feel truly blessed to be part of such an AMAZING community! Happy Holidays!

PS. more photos coming on FB soon

OSHClub

At OSHClub we are now celebrating Christmas with lots of fun Christmas games and activities.

ST STEPHEN’S OSHCLUB will be running from Thursday 07 December to Thursday 14 December 2023.

The session will run all day from 6.30am to 6.00pm at the cost of $72.70 (before any applicable Child Care Subsidy). Many families are eligible for Child Care Subsidy, which reduces the out of pocket cost of outside school hours care.

How to book
Please log in to your account online at www.oshclub.com.au and book in under the Pupil Free Day Room.

Please note that bookings can not be made online within 5 days of the session commencing. In order to book within this period, you will need to contact the ST STEPHEN’S OSHCLUB service directly on 0478 066 366.

Please also note the following:

• 7 days notice is required for cancellation of the Pupil Free Day, to ensure you will not incur out of pocket costs.
• A $4 late booking fee applies for bookings made within 5 days of the session commencing.

What happens:
We provide fun activities for all ages including arts and craft, games, sports, drama, board games, dress ups and fun with friends. The OSHClub children have chosen some themes and activities for our coming Pupil Free Days

Thursday 7/12 – Building with Boxes, let’s get creative using recycled resources.

Friday 8/12 – Board Game Day, bring along your favourite board game or explore all the games we have at OSHClub.

Monday 11/12 – Messy Day, be sure to wear old clothes.

Tuesday 12/12 – Dress Up Book Day, dress up as your favourite book character and bring your book to share.

Wednesday 13/12 – Pyjama Day, wear your pyjamas, bring a teddy and enjoy a Teddy Bear Picnic for lunch.

Thursday 14/12 – Christmas Day Party, lots of fun to be had with our Christmas party and a picnic lunch.

If you would like to learn more, please feel free to reach out either via email, phone or by dropping into the service! We’re always super keen to chat!

Kind Regards Shelley and the St Stephens OSHClub team.

“Colour Run on The Green” – Final Reminder 

As per previous Blog posts, please note that we will be holding a final Assembly at approximately 10:30am in the Primary Forum tomorrow (Wednesday 6 December) followed by a Fun Colour Run on The Green at approximately 11:00am! All parents are welcome to attend!

Students will be dismissed from school at 12pm. Lots of fun to end our 2023 academic year! We suggest families bring a few spare garbage bags to cover their car seats as students will no doubt be a little messy after their run!

Below is some important information to note for this event: 

1. What do students need to wear?

The optimal effect of a Colour Run occurs when participants wear a plain, white t-shirt.  Old clothes that you will not mind getting slightly stained (see below regarding possible staining). We also recommend for students to wear goggles.

2. Do all students need to run?

The Colour Run will not be compulsory. However, all students are encouraged to participate and enjoy the celebration. 

3. How is the colour administered?

A running course on The Green will be set up. Designated staff will be stationed along the course to gently dispense colour powder along the way. All colour powder will be aimed between shoulder & hip level.

This year, we would like to extend an invitation to all parents to join the fun and bring along a water pistol to fill up from one of the filling stations around The Green! Staff and High School students will already be there with water pistols to “gently splash” students, but the more the merrier!

4. What is the colour made from? Does it stain?

The coloured powder we are using is made from 99% corn-starch and natural food grade dyes. We’ve been told it doesn’t stain, but you never know… We feel it would be best to wear old sneakers or opt to run with bare feet. Please note that we do not take any responsibility for costs associated with the removal of colour. 

5. Will the Colour ruin clothes or running shoes?

The colour does wash out after the event. As with anything dirty, the sooner you wash it, the better. We suggest wearing items that you wouldn’t mind getting colourful. Please note that we do not take any responsibility for costs associated with the removal of colour.

We look forward to celebrating the end of another successful academic year with our community and look forward to seeing you there tomorrow, Wednesday 6 December!

Many thanks,

Madame Pilote

 A plea from our friendly library staff 

Dear Parent/Guardians

We know the last fortnight has been a bit disrupted due to the emergency closure last week. This meant that our Thursday and Friday borrowing classes missed their last Library lesson and were unable to return their books by the end of Week 8.

Currently we still have many books that have not been returned to the library.

We ask that you help your child track down any of their library books that are still at home and ensure the books are safely packed into school bags so they can be returned on Monday.

As a special privilege the PK – Year 5 students who have returned their overdue books (and who are enrolled at SSS for 2024) may borrow for the holidays – if they bring a parent or carer to the Library. 

Year 6 students who are staying with us next year, may borrow books for the holidays independently as part of their transition to secondary school priviledges.

Many thanks for your support of the Library in 2023.

Kind regards

The Library Team