Crazy Hair Day  – Thursday 30 March

Reminder – Parent/Teacher Interviews

The Parent/Teacher interview booking schedule for Kindy to Year 6 is now available online to enable you to book your appointments for Monday 27 – Thursday 30 March. There are specific dates and times for each teacher. We would appreciate if you could make a booking to meet your classroom teacher, as this is an important time set aside to discuss your child’s learning for 2023.

You may go directly to the booking area on the Parent Portal by following the link below: Interview Bookings

Online booking needs to be completed by no later than 4pm on Thursday 23 March.

Term 1 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. You will use the same running club card each week unless you have reached 100 laps… after that you will need a new one! 

WEEK 7 RUNNING CLUB House Points: (drum roll please…) 

Congratulations to CHARIS House for the most laps in Week 7! We had a total of 106 participants this week… keep up the fantastic effort everyone!

100 LAPS Club

We will be celebrating students who have recently joined the 100 Laps Club at our next Assembly on Friday 24 March.

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. Happy running everyone!

Save the Date

After School Clubs – This is the last week for Term 1

Due to Parent Teacher Interviews taking place this is the last week for After School Clubs this term.

Dear Parents and Guardians

It is with excitement that I invite you, along with your family, to attend the St Stephen’s School Worship Service; A Night for Giving Thanks at the Carramar Sports and Learning Centre on the Tuesday, 4 April starting at 6:45pm.

The service is estimated to run for approximately one hour and there will be parking available on the oval.

This evening is to thank God for our School, staff, students and community, as well as to acknowledge and honour our long serving staff with the Staff Service Awards.

We anticipate this to be a fantastic evening of worship and music. I encourage you to be part of this St Stephen’s School community event.

Please book places using the link below.

http://St Stephen’s School Worship – Tickets

Take care and God bless

Donella Beare

Principal

Easter Meal Deal

Sabine Winton MLA – Colouring Competition

Sabine would like to invite children to participate in her Easter Colouring in Competition. The competition aims to bring joy and creativity to children in Wanneroo over this Easter period.

Entry forms can be printed on A4 or A3  and can be submitted via email (sabinewinton.mla@mp.wa.gov.au) or to her office at 11 Rocca Way Wanneroo by 6 April 2023

Colouring Competition Entry Form

Dear Parents and Guardians

It is with excitement that I invite you, along with your family, to attend the St Stephen’s School Worship Service; A Night for Giving Thanks at the Carramar Sports and Learning Centre on the Tuesday, 4 April starting at 6:45pm.

The service is estimated to run for approximately one hour and there will be parking available on the oval.

This evening is to thank God for our School, staff, students and community, as well as to acknowledge and honour our long serving staff with the Staff Service Awards.

We anticipate this to be a fantastic evening of worship and music. I encourage you to be part of this St Stephen’s School community event.

Please book places using the link below.

St Stephen’s School Worship – Tickets

Take care and God bless

Donella Beare

Principal

Congratulations Makaria!

Congratulation to Makaria for winning the Interhouse Swimming Carnival! A fun and competitive day was had by all. The interschool team are now busy training for the Interschool Swimming Carnival, Friday 31 March.

Parent/Teacher Interviews

Please note that our Kindy to Year 6 parent-teacher interviews will take place in Week 9. Monday 27 March to Thursday 30 March. An email with instructions as to how to book a suitable time will be sent to all families tomorrow, Wednesday 15 March. Interviews will be scheduled for 10-minute blocks. Please book by Thursday 23 March.

After School Clubs – Week 9 Reminder

Due to Parent Teacher Interviews taking place during Week 9, please be aware that After School Clubs will not run during this week and the final week for After School Clubs will now be Week 8 of this term, which is next week.

Scholastic Book Club

Tuesday 21 March

Term 1 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. You will use the same running club card each week unless you have reached 100 laps… after that you will need a new one! 

WEEK 6 RUNNING CLUB House Points: (drum roll please…) 

Congratulations to CHARIS House for the most laps in Week 6! We had a total of 103 participants this week… well done everyone!

100 LAPS CLUB 

Congratulations to Ashleigh Thiel (5S) who joined the 100 Laps Club by completing 100 laps on her lapathon 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. Happy running everyone!

Hannah Uglow
Teacher – Primary Physical Education

Children’s University

We have had a great interest in the program this year.  My inbox has been full of emails – a good problem to have!

I would like to meet with all students who have emailed me about the program to meet with me in the primary forum next Tuesday 21^st March at 8.15 am.  Please let me know if your child is unable to make this time.

In the meantime, you can all keep your passports of learning updated and don’t forget your evidence.  For new students to the program, you may already be doing things like after school sports, art, music lessons etc. which will all go towards your graduation.  I will give you more details about how to count this time on Tuesday.

2023 March Challenge – You’ve Got Talent!

Imagine you have been chosen to appear on a talent show.  This is a show that features performers competing for a top prize of $100,000,000!

What is your talent? Are you going to perform a dance routine or magic show?  Maybe you’d like to sing or tell some jokes.  Or do you have a different, unique talent?  Will you perform alone or in a group?  Design your act and then let me know what you’d do in the 90 second audition.

Think about: Your costume; Props; Music; Hair and make-up; Lighting

Submit your design in words, pictures or video to me for 1 hour of learning in your learning passport.  Passport signing sessions will begin Tuesday 4^th April in the primary forum.

For new students, this is not a compulsory task and no deadline, just an opportunity to accrue hours towards your graduation.  If it sounds like fun, give it a go!

Kind regards

Dr Janelle Morris

Timetabler/Teacher – Science

Harmony Day – Tuesday 21 March

We are celebrating Harmony Day on Tuesday 21 March. Students are welcome to wear an orange t-shirt to celebrate our diversity. The School will not be collecting gold coin donations for Harmony Day.

Crazy Hair Day 2023

All proceeds will go to the Smith Family https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/

Congratulations!

Well done to all the Year 3 to 6 students who participated in our swimming canival last Friday. We will be announcing the winning house as well as our champion and runner-up swimmers at a special assembly this Thursday in the Primary Forum at 8.30am. We look forward to celebrating everyone’s success on this occasion.

Scholastic Book Club

Tuesday 21 March

Term 1 Running Club

All students in Kindy to Year 6 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! 

WEEK 5 RUNNING CLUB House Points: (drum roll please…) 

Congratulations to CHARIS AND PARRESIA House for the most laps in Week 5! We broke our record again this week for the most runners ever with a total of 116 participants! This week our Year 3 and Year 5 cohorts had the most participants with a total of 16 runners each. Keep up the fantastic effort everyone!

100 LAPS CLUB 

Congratulations to Maita Munjodzi (5S), Matipa Munjodzi (5S) and Kristian Bartels (2S) who all joined the 100 Laps Club by completing 100 laps on their lapathon card! Congratulations to Theo Unitt (2S) who completed 200 laps! Well done everyone!

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. Happy running everyone!

Harmony Day – Tuesday 21 March

We are celebrating Harmony Day on Tuesday 21 March. Students are welcome to wear an orange t-shirt to celebrate our diversity. The School will not be collecting gold coin donations for Harmony Day.

After School Clubs – Week 9

Due to Parent Teacher Interviews taking place during Week 9, please be aware that After School Clubs will not run during this week and the final week for After School Clubs will now be Week 8 of this term.

Children’s University – 2023

We are excited to announce that we will again be running the Children’s University program in partnership with ECU for 2023.  This is a program that fosters learning outside the classroom and each student is encouraged to choose activities that they feel inspired by or passionate about.

The program is open to students in Year 3 – 6.  Whether you are a returning student to the program or are interested in becoming a member for the first time, please email your expression of interest to Janelle.morris@ststephens.wa.edu.au  There is a limited number of participants that ECU can take from each school so be quick to secure your place.

If you would like more information about the program, please visit https://www.ecu.edu.au/schools/education/childrens-university-wa

Janelle Morris
Teacher – Science

Reminder – Primary Year 3 – 6 Interhouse Swimming Carnival

Date: Tomorrow, Friday 3 March 2023 (Week 5, Term 1)

Venue: HBF Arena Joondalup – Kennedya Drive, Joondalup

Time: Bus departing school at 8.45am – bus returning to school by 3.10pm.

What to bring/wear: 

• Students must bring all food and drink they require for the day – the Café is not accessible. 
• House Uniform, towel, thongs/sandals and bathers – no bikini style two-piece bathers please. 
• Labelled school bag or alternative backpack
• Goggles (a spare pair is always recommended!)
• Swimming cap – we will be providing House coloured swimming caps for students to borrow on the day, but you are also welcome to bring your own. Borrowed swimming caps must be returned to the buckets after each event.
• Students are welcome to wear thongs/sandals for the day

Spectators 

Parents/guardians and family members are welcome to spectate this event! Spectators must pay a small entry fee on arrival. A designated bay has been allocated for parents to spectate. Please follow signage upon arrival.

If you have any questions about the upcoming Primary Interhouse Swimming Carnival, please don’t hesitate to contact me via email at hannah.uglow@ststephens.wa.edu.au. We thank you for your support and look forward to seeing your children swim tomorrow!

Yours sincerely

Miss Hannah Uglow

Primary Physical Education Teacher (PP-6)

After School Clubs – Week 9

Due to Parent Teacher Interviews taking place during Week 9, please be aware that After School Clubs will not run during this week and the final week for After School Clubs will now be Week 8 of this term.

Children’s University – 2023We are excited to announce that we will again be running the Children’s University program in partnership with ECU for 2023.  This is a program that fosters learning outside the classroom and each student is encouraged to choose activities that they feel inspired by or passionate about.

The program is open to students in Year 3 – 6.  Whether you are a returning student to the program or are interested in becoming a member for the first time, please email your expression of interest to Janelle.morris@ststephens.wa.edu.au  There is a limited number of participants that ECU can take from each school so be quick to secure your place.

If you would like more information about the program, please visit https://www.ecu.edu.au/schools/education/childrens-university-wa

Janelle Morris
Teacher – Science

No Icy Pole Sales this Friday (3 March)

Our Captains will not be selling icy poles this Friday as they will be attending the Year 3 to 6 Swimming Carnival.

Term 1 Running Club

All students in Kindy to Year 6 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! 

WEEK 4 RUNNING CLUB House Points: (drum roll please…) 

Congratulations to CHARIS AND MAKARIA House for the most laps in Week 4, followed very closely by Parresia! We broke our record again this week for the most runners ever with a total of 103 participants! This week our Year 5 cohort had the most participants with a total of 19 runners, followed very closely by our Year 2 cohort with a total of 16 runners. Keep up the fantastic effort everyone!

100 LAPS CLUB 

Congratulations to Jenny Palmer (Charis Parent) who joined the 100 Laps Club by completing 100 laps on her lapathon 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. Happy running everyone!

Hannah Uglow
Teacher – Primary Physical Education

Primary Interhouse Swimming Carnival

Date: Friday 3 March 2023 (Week 5, Term 1)

Venue: HBF Arena Joondalup – Kennedya Drive, Joondalup

Time: Bus departing school at 8.45am – bus returning to school by 3.10pm.

What to bring/wear: 

• Students must bring all food and drink they require for the day – the Café is not accessible. 
• House Uniform, towel, thongs/sandals and bathers – no bikini style two-piece bathers please. 
• Labelled school bag or alternative backpack
• Goggles (a spare pair is always recommended!)
• Swimming cap – we will be providing House coloured swimming caps for students to borrow on the day, but you are also welcome to bring your own. Borrowed swimming caps must be returned to the buckets after each event.

Spectators 

Parents/guardians and family members are welcome to spectate this event! Spectators must pay a small entry fee on arrival.

IF YOUR CHILD HAS NOT YET RETURNED THEIR SWIMMING INFORMATION FORM, PLEASE RETURN TO ADMIN ASAP (or alternatively contact me via email). 

If you have any questions about the upcoming Primary Interhouse Swimming Carnival, please don’t hesitate to contact me via email at hannah.uglow@ststephens.wa.edu.au. We thank you for your support and look forward to seeing your children swim at our Primary Interhouse Swimming Carnival!

Miss Hannah Uglow

Primary Physical Education Teacher (PP-6)

Term 1 Running Club

All students in Kindy to Year 6 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!

WEEK 3 RUNNING CLUB House Points: (drum roll please…) 

Congratulations to CHARIS House for the most laps in Week 3, followed very closely by Parresia House! We broke our record for the most runners ever with a total of 101 participants this week! Congratulations everyone!

100 LAPS CLUB 

Congratulations to Caleigh Schoeman (1C), Callum Hoggart (5S) and Sylvia Munjodzi (our very first parent!) who all joined the 100 Laps Club by completing 100 laps on their lapathon cards! Congratulations to Neil Schoeman (4S) who is now the first person to have completed 200 laps! Well done everyone, keep up the great running!

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. Happy running everyone!

Miss Hannah Uglow

Primary Physical Education Teacher (PP-6)

2023 Parent Classroom Reps

We would like to thank the following parents for their willingness to be our 2023 Classroom Reps. As you can see, we are still looking for volunteers for some year levels. Please contact Louise or Rosie at EAcarramar@StStephens.wa.edu.au if you can help in any way. Please note that the below volunteers will be reaching out to our community to help organise some of our major Primary School events, such as Mother’s Day Stall, Father’s Day Stall…..

Pop-Up Cricket Program

Dear Parents/Carers

As you may be aware, we celebrated Safer Internet Day last week. The online world is very much a part of our young people’s world however, it is important to navigate this world with them to keep them safe when online.

Here is the link to the e-Safety Commissioner’s website https://www.esafety.gov.au/ for more information. This website provides many activities and information for parents, kids, young people etc. We also attach to this post a “chatterbox activity” to start the chat with your child about online safety.

As always, thank you for your support as we partner together to educate children to stay safe online.

Kind regards

Madame Pilote

Scholastic Book Club

The due date for the first Scholastic issue is Friday 17 February.

Term 1 Running Club

All students in Kindy to Year 6 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 2 RUNNING CLUB House Points: (drum roll please…) 

Congratulations to PARRESIA House for the most laps in Week 2! We had a total of 79 runners this week. Congratulations to our amazing parents/guardians who had the highest number of participants this week with 17 runners. Keep up the great work everyone!

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.

Primary Interhouse Swimming Carnival

Date:                                     Friday 3 March 2023 (Week 5, Term 1)

Venue:                                 HBF Arena Joondalup – Kennedya Drive, Joondalup

Time:                                  Bus departing school at 8.45am – bus returning to school by 3.10pm.

What to bring/wear:

• Students must bring all food and drink they require for the day – the Café is not accessible.
• House Uniform, towel, thongs/sandals and bathers – no bikini style two-piece bathers please.
• Labelled school bag or alternative backpack
• Swimming caps and goggles are highly recommended – we encourage students to wear swimming caps that match their House colour for extra House spirit!

Spectators

Parents/guardians and family members are welcome to spectate this event! Spectators must pay a small entry fee on arrival.

IF YOUR CHILD HAS NOT YET RETURNED THEIR SWIMMING INFORMATION FORM, PLEASE RETURN TO ADMIN ASAP (or alternatively contact me via email).

If you have any questions about the upcoming Primary Interhouse Swimming Carnival, please don’t hesitate to contact me via email at hannah.uglow@ststephens.wa.edu.au. We thank you for your support and look forward to seeing your children swim at our Primary Interhouse Swimming Carnival!

Miss Hannah Uglow

Primary Physical Education Teacher (PP-6)

Pop-Up Cricket Program

Strengthening Children and Teens Against Anxiety – Karen Young

Scholastic Book Club

The due date for the first Scholastic issue is Friday 17 February.

Term 1 Running Club – Starting Week 2 (Thursday 9 February) 

All students in Kindy to Year 6 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. Students (and parents) 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 onwards. 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.

Miss Uglow

Teacher – Primary Physical Education

Strengthening Children and Teens Against Anxiety – Karen Young

A Friendly Reminder 

If you wish to bring your pet dog along when dropping off or collecting your children from school, please ensure they remain on a lead at all times and that you clean up after your dog before leaving the school grounds. Your cooperation in this matter is much appreciated.

Term 1 After School Clubs

This term we are able to offer 7 after school clubs for students to enjoy.

Playful Peotry Club – Tuesday – Year 3 to 6

Brilliant Board Games – Tuesday – Year 3 to 5

Cards Club – Wednesday –  Year 5 to 6

After School Sports – Thursday – Year 1 to 2

Drawing Club – Thursday – Year 1 to 2

Nature Club – Thursday – Pre-Primary to Year 2

Puzzle Club – Thursday – Pre-Primary to Year 3

Please remember to book your child into only ONE club so that all students have an opportunity to register for an after school club. Please also only register your child for a club that is relevant to their year group.

Bookings will be available from 8.00am Saturday 4 February. Please use this link to book https://portal.ststephens.wa.edu.au/parent-and-student/plan-the-day/primary-school-clubs.html

Term 1 Running Club – Starting Week 2 (Thursday 9 February) 

All students in Kindy to Year 6 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. Students (and parents) 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 onwards. 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.

Miss Uglow

Teacher – Primary Physical Education

What a great start to the term!

There was a real “buzz in the air” yesterday and it was lovely to see so many smiley faces walking through our Primary building doors. The “buzz” is still very much alive today and I’ve been very impressed with students’ enthusiasm, sense of responsibility and thirst for learning. It’s such a happy place to be!

At our Welcome Assembly yesterday, I encouraged students to be brave and adopt a growth mindset this year. I showed them a video clip where Piper, a cute little bird, learned to become “comfortable with the uncomfortable” by being courageous and adopting a growth mindset. If you were unable to attend our Assembly, I encourage you to watch the below clip and discuss it with your child(ren). You may even want to share personal examples with them of situations where you, as a child or as an adult, have needed “to be like Piper” and be brave when facing uncomfortable situations. From personal experience, being authentic and vulnerable with our children helps them better understand and cope with the world around them. Hope you enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAIRXIckfMA

Yours sincerely

Madame Pilote  – Deputy Head of Primary

Art Department

The Art Department are asking for donations of plastic shopping bags for a school art project. Please drop them into the Reception Office.

Icy Poles Are Back This Friday!

Pop-Up Cricket Program