2023 Presentation Evening – Final Reminder
We are delighted to present the 2023 St Stephen’s School Presentation Evenings. Bookings are essential and tickets are all free of charge. All attendees, including guests, staff, awardees and performers must book a ticket. Parking will be provided on the oval.
Please use the follwing link to book your tickets:
Carramar Primary Presentation Evening https://events.humanitix.com/cppe2023
We look forward to seeing you all there on Thursday evening.
Uniting WA Christmas Appeal 2023
A huge thank you to our amazing community for their generosity in giving to the Uniting WA Christmas Appeal. Your donations will no doubt bring a smile to many families over this festive season.
Salvation Army Christmas Appeal – Final Reminder
A Christmas tree has been placed in the Primary Forum for families that wish to donate a Christmas gift for less fortunate children. Please place your unwrapped gift in the box beside the tree no later than Thursday 30 November. Thank you in anticipation for your generosity.
Final Day of Term 4 Celebrations!
It’s hard to believe that we are already planning our end of year celebrations! By popular demand and to end the year on a high note, please note that we will be holding a final Assembly at approximately 10:30am in the Primary Forum 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:
- 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.
- Do all students need to run?
The Colour Run will not be compulsory. However, all students are encouraged to participate and enjoy the celebration.
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
Finally, a group of Parent Reps are currently working on providing all students with a “goody bag” on the day (including a pair of sunglasses and some delicious treats!). We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to them for this lovely gesture.
We look forward to celebrating the end of another successful academic year with our community and look forward to seeing you there on Wednesday 6 December!
Interschool St Stephen’s Shirt Reminder
A reminder to our community to please ensure your child has returned any St Stephen’s running shirts/singlets they may have borrowed for Interschool carnivals by the end of this term. Thank you in advance.
Final Term 4 Running Club
Please join us on the Primary Green this THURSDAY morning from 8.00am – 8.25am for our final Running Club session of the year. 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.
100 LAPS Club
Congratulations to the following students who have achieved their 100 laps or more in Term 4.
Rocco Thornton (100 Laps)
Casey Brightwell (100 Laps)
Theo Unitt (400 Laps)
Neil Schoeman (500 Laps)
OSHCLUB News
With the year so quickly coming to a close we would like to let everyone know that ST STEPHEN’S OSHCLUB will be running from Thursday 7 December to Thursday 14 December 2022.
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 late booking fee applies for bookings made within 5 days of the session commencing.
What happens:
We provide fun activities and adventures for children of Primary School age, including arts and craft, games, sports, drama, board games, dress ups and fun with friends. The OSHClub children will be choosing some of the themes and activities for our coming Pupil Free Days.
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 Stephen’s OSHClub team
2024 School Fee Payment Options
Dear Parents/Guardians
In 2024, similar to 2023, parents/guardians will not be required to re-select a preferred payment method and frequency at the start of the school year.
The payment method (direct debit, credit card or BPAY) and frequency of payment (weekly, fortnightly, monthly, two, three, four instalments or annual upfront) that you had in place in 2023 will continue automatically in 2024.
The dates to note for payments (based on frequency) next year are:
1 upfront payment due on 29 January 2024 (2% discount); or
43 weekly payments starting on Monday 29 January 2024; or
22 fortnightly payments starting on Monday 29 January 2024; or
22 fortnightly payments starting on Monday 5 February 2024; or
10 monthly payments starting on Friday 2 February 2024; or
10 monthly payments starting on Saturday 17 February 2024; or
2 instalments on 18 February 2024 and 18 July 2024; or
3 instalments on 18 February 2024, 18 May 2024 and 18 August 2024; or
4 instalments on 5 February 2024, 22 April 2024, 29 July 2024 and 14 October 2024.
(Where a due date falls on a weekend or public holiday, payment will be processed on the next business day.)
You will not be required to take any action, unless you would like to change the method of payment or frequency of payments. In which case, please contact the Accounts Receivable team on 9243 2103 or email accountsreceivable@ststephens.wa.edu.au as soon as possible.
If you wish to change your credit card or bank account details, you are able to do this at any time throughout the year via the Parent Portal. Click on the ‘School Payments’ tab and select login under Manage stored cards and direct debits to bank accounts or use the following link https://edinfo.ststephens.wa.edu.au/ManageStoredCards.aspx
In January 2024 your annual fee invoice will be available for you to view on the Parent Portal in the ‘School Payments’ tab by logging into Statements and receipt history or use the following link https://edinfo.ststephens.wa.edu.au/fin.aspx
All the best for the holidays
From the Accounts Receivable Team