Week Ahead

ELC

Monday 26 – Thurs 29 Feb – Parent Teacher Interviews

Friday 1 March – Kindy Teddy Bears Picnic

3-6

Monday 26 – Thurs 29 Feb – Parent Teacher Interviews

Tuesday 27 – Fri 1 March – Year 5 Surfing lessons

It is good to see that the extreme warm weather seems to now be behind us, and the next few weeks look like they will be warm but not too hot. I know the heat took a lot out of the students and we could see some very tired faces at the end of last week.

This week brings our parent, teacher interviews, which is a great opportunity to see how your child has settled into their class this year and allows us to work together to set goals for the rest of the year. I know the teachers are looking forward to touching base with you this week. If you haven’t booked a meeting time, please reach out to your child’s teacher to see if there are any times available as it would be wonderful to see you all there.

Please remember that it is a long weekend next week, with the Labour Day Public Holiday on Monday 4 March. Please also remember that it is the Primary Swimming Carnival at Craigie Leisure Centre on Tuesday 5 March. We look forward to seeing some of you there.

Warm regards,

Andrew Johnston & Hannah Lockwood-Jones

Week Ahead

ELC

Tuesday 20 Feb 8:30am – Hot Topics Parent Seminar (Duncraig Theatre)

Friday 23 Feb – Kindy Rainbow Day and Picnic

3-6

Tuesday 20 Feb 8:30am – Hot Topics Parent Seminar (Duncraig Theatre)

Tuesday 20 to Friday 23 Feb – Year 6 Surfing Lessons

Welcome to Week 4, Term 1. Here are a few items below for your information and possible actionn.

PARENT / TEACHER INTERVIEWS  2024              

Monday 26 February – Thursday 29 February

This is an opportunity for students, parents and teachers (Pre-Primary to Year 6) to meet in person or via TEAMS and discuss how 2024 has commenced. Appointments are in 10 minute intervals. Online interviews will be conducted utilising your child’s Teams account.   

The Parent Portal can be accessed using the following URL: https://portal.ststephens.wa.edu.au/ 

Under Plan the Term > click on Interview Bookings  > then Login to EdInfo to book an interview. Once in EdInfo, click on the Interviews tab and select your preferred time with the teacher.  

Booking sessions are now open and will close on Sunday 25 February at 4pm.

Parents, to log into the Parent portal, use your parent username (e.g.12345@parent.ststephens.wa.edu.au) and parent password. 

If you need to reset/modify your password, please go to https://password.ststephens.wa.edu.au.  

If you require further assistance, please contact the ICT Parent helpdesk at: https://help.ststephens.wa.edu.au/ or phone 9243 2160.

PICK UP

If another family member or friend is doing pick up, please notify the Teacher and absentees by email absenteedunpri@ststephens.wa.edu.au.  If an older sibling is sent to collect a child, then mum or dad must be in the line of sight.

AFTER SCHOOL AT THE ELC 

Parents are welcome to stay in the school playground after school, but need to leave by 3:45pm as this is a space used by OSH Club. Your cooperation in ensuring the area is vacated is greatly appreciated. Feel free to enjoy the oval and playground outside the ELC at any time after school hours.

We hope you have a wonderful week ahead.

Warm regards,

Hannah Lockwood-Jones & Andrew Johnston

Week Ahead

ELC

Wednesday 14 Feb 9:30am – Pre Kindy Photo Day

Wednesday 14 Feb – Catchup Photo Day

Thursday 15 Feb – Year 2 Science Alive Incursion

3-6

Monday 12 Feb 2:30pm – Assembly

Tuesday 13 Feb 7:30am – Parent Information Morning “Online Safety”

Wednesday 14 Feb – catchup Photo Day

Online Safety Parent Information Morning

2024 Inter House Swimming Carnival – Tuesday 5 March – Week 6 – all students in year 3 to 6 participate

Please click on the two links below to find out about the upcoming swimming carnival. The first link contains information that hopefully answers all questions families may have regarding the event. The second link is the online nomination form that allows students to select the races that they wish to be in. I would appreciate nomination completed by Friday 9 February as this will give me adequate time to create the program and get organised. I highly recommend that you read the first link carefully before submitting the nomination form.

Link 1 – Swimming Carnival information document –  2024 Swimming Carnival – Parent and Student information

Link 2 – Nomination form – https://forms.office.com/r/DiVEkC84q8

*if the links do not work then please copy and paste the link into the URL bar

Did you know that it’s illegal to park on the verge*?

It surprised us too, but we’ve done some research recently after a number of complaints from local residents regarding vehicles parked on verges during school pick up and drop off times. Unfortunately, a number of residents have reported damage to their property due to parking by members of our School community. The City have let us know that they will be increasing their parking patrols during peak times so please work with us to restore our relationship with our neighbours and ensure you do not receive a parking infringement. We understand that pick up and drop off times can be stressful for everyone concerned, so please consider coming a little later for pick up or slightly earlier for drop off to avoid the busiest times. Thanks for your support in making ours a safe environment for our whole community.

* Clause 42(2) of the City of Joondalup Parking Local Law 1998. This law prevents motorists from parking on a road verge without the adjoining property occupant’s consent.

LEARN MORE ABOUT PASTORAL CARE AT OUR SCHOOL

In 2024, we are introducing a series of parent seminars entitled “Hot Topics” and our first sessions are about our Six Pillars of Care where we will share our approach to contemporary K-12 pastoral care. There are sessions at both Carramar and Duncraig. Tickets are free but booking is essential. https://events.humanitix.com/tours/pht1-2024

St Stephen’s Primary – World’s Greatest Shave 2024

There are many worthwhile causes to support throughout the year and this is one that I would like to draw attention to. In 2014, my then three year old daughter was diagnosed with Leukaemia. Thanks to a privileged medical system and God’s mercy, my daughter is now fit and well. She is in her sixth year since treatment finished and her recovery has been very positive.

Throughout that treatment period and even beyond, the support for families dealing with blood cancers has been amazing. Fundraising initiatives like the Greatest Shave helped our family through a difficult time of our lives. We are extremely grateful to all of the selfless people who have generously given to this cause.

To further the cause, I would like to support the World’s Greatest Shave at St Stephen’s School. For those interested in supporting this fundraising effort, these are the details…

1. Our Greatest Shave Day will be held on Friday 22^nd March
2. Participating on the day can be done in the following ways

1. Register online with parent permission (parents please email me at daniel.parker@ststephens.w.aedu.au to express consent), fundraise and then have hair shaved or cut (you must be registered and have sent in parental permission and fundraised to do the shave or cut)(some students like to participate by cutting off their pony tail)
2. Don’t register online, but still colour your hair at home or wear a wig and then bring a donation on the day

3. Students/staff/parents can support by giving online or registering as a participant at the link below

https://secure.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/registrant/TeamFundraisingPage.aspx?TeamID=144401

*on that page in little text it says “sign up and join our team” – click on that to join.

I am fully aware that there are many worthwhile causes to support, so please do not feel any obligation to give to this fundraising, but of course we welcome it if you are willing and able.

Mr Daniel Parker – Primary PE Specialist at St Stephen’s Duncraig

Doves Duncraig 2

Week Ahead

ELC

Friday 9 Feb – ELC School Photo Day. Please ensure that your child is wearing their stripey t-shirt not their house shirt.

3-6

Monday 5 Feb 6pm – Reading Progress Parent Workshop (invited Year 5 parents only)

Tuesday 6 Feb – Year 3-6 School Photo Day.

Dear Primary School Parents,

We trust this message finds you well and that the first week back has been a positive experience for both you and your children. As we conclude this initial week, I wanted to take a moment to share some highlights and important information with you.

Smooth Transition: It was wonderful to witness the enthusiasm and energy that our students brought back to school. The smooth transition back into the routine is a testament to their adaptability and your support at home.
Engaging Learning: Our dedicated teachers have been hard at work creating engaging and interactive lessons. We hope your child has already begun to explore new concepts and is excited about the learning journey ahead.
Communication Channels: Open communication is key to a successful school-home partnership. If you haven’t already, please ensure you check your class blog which is released every Friday and the Primary Information blog, released on a Monday, subscribed to our newsletters and regularly check your emails for updates and announcements.
Upcoming Events: Keep an eye out for information about upcoming events, parent-teacher meetings, and opportunities for you to be involved in the school community. We value your participation and input as we work together to create a supportive learning environment.
Celebrating Achievements: Take a moment to celebrate your child’s achievements, big or small, from this first week. It’s essential to acknowledge their efforts and reinforce a positive attitude towards learning.
At the beginning of this year, we also had new staff join our Admin team. Carla Horan has taken on the role of Personal Assistant to the Deputies of Primary and Claire Dunne Flaherty has started in the Primary reception . Alison McKillop has moved to the High School admin team.

As we set out on our journey in 2024, we continue to ensure that our focus is set to build our students in learning, personal development and to develop a heart of services for others.

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10

We hope you have a great week ahead. Thank you for entrusting us with the education and well-being of your children. We look forward to a year filled with growth, discovery, and exciting opportunities.

Warm regards,

Hannah Lockwood-Jones & Andrew Johnston

Imagineers Club

Every term, the Imagineers club will take on a brand new theme, exploring the many worlds of STEM!

In this club, exclusive to St. Stephen’s School, students will be guided through a project-based learning curriculum, building fundamental skills across many different types of topics. Robotics, Coding, Engineering, and more can all be found in this club! Challenging, interactive, and lots of fun, this course helps to unlock the world of programming for young people, sparking an interest that will make them want to keep on exploring it! The only limit is your IMAGINATION!

DUNCRAIG

Times: 3.15pm  -> 4.15pm

Week Day: Thursdays

Length: 7 Weeks  (Week 3 to Week 9) Starting 15th Feb

Price: Early Bird $207 / Standard $230

Booking link – https://stemsmart.net.au/organiser/st-stephens-school/