Week Ahead

ELC

Tuesday 26 March 6:45pm – 8pm; St Stephen’s School Worship, A Night of Giving Thanks (Carramar Campus)

Wednesday 27 March 9am – 11:15am; Pre Kindy Beach Excursion (with parents)

Thursday 28 March; Non uniform day fundraiser (Bali Life)

Thursday 28 March 9am – 9:15am; Year 1 Choir Performance

Thursday 28 March 12:30 – 3pm; ELC Wet Carnival (Years 1 & 2) Children do not need to wear their school uniform for this excursion as we have a free dress day.

 

3-6

Monday 25 March 2:30pm – 3:10pm; Year 3 String Demo

Tuesday, 26 March 9am – 12noon; SSS Worship Rehearsal (Chamber Choir Singers)

Tuesday 26 March 6:45pm – 8pm; St Stephen’s School Worship, A Night of Giving Thanks (Carramar Campus)

Wednesday 27 March; Primary Easter Pillar Day – for further information about this event see below.

Thursday 28 March; Non uniform day fundraiser (Bali Life)

Thursday 28 March; NIPSSA Interschool Swimming Carnival (selected students)

 

Easter Experience

A reminder of our first Pillar Day on Wednesday – The Easter Experience. Children will be working in their houses, so are encouraged to wear their house shirt (PE shirt) on the day.

This year, in Years 3-6, we have selected a day in each term where we will take time to focus on one of the pillars of the school. The core values that underpin the school and it’s community. These pillars are; Faith, Learning, Care, Service, Community. Our first Pillar Day will be on Wednesday 27 March where we will focus on our first pillar, Faith. On this day, the students will take part in an Easter experience, a day where the students will learn about the Easter story in an immersive and hands on way. This will culminate in an assembly at 2.30, where we will focus on the resurrection of Jesus. If you would like to come along to the assembly to see what the children have learned in the day, we would love to see you there.

Looking ahead to the beginning of Term 2.

Tuesday 16 April – students return to school, Term 2

Friday 19 April – SSS 40th Anniversary, Guinness World Record Attempt

 

Dear Parents,

As we approach the conclusion of Term 1, we find ourselves on the cusp of Easter, a time of renewal, hope, and joyous gatherings. This season offers a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the growth and progress our students have made, and it reminds us of the importance of community and support in nurturing their journey.

The last few weeks have been filled with learning, challenges, and achievements. Your children have shown remarkable resilience, curiosity, and creativity, traits that are celebrated and cultivated within our school community. As they take a well-deserved break, we hope this Easter period provides a moment for rest, reflection, and celebration with loved ones and friends.

Easter symbolises new beginnings and the promise of brighter days ahead. As we look forward to the rest of the year, we are filled with optimism for the continued growth and success of our students. Your ongoing support and involvement are invaluable to us, and we are grateful to be in partnership with you.

May this Easter bring you and your family peace, happiness, and a sense of renewal. Enjoy the break, cherish the moments spent with family, and we look forward to welcoming our students back, refreshed and ready for the exciting challenges of Term 2.

Happy Easter to you and your loved ones!

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16.

Warmest wishes,

Hannah Lockwood-Jones & Andrew Johnston

Volleyball WA

As the school holidays approach Volleyball WA will be providing activities for the holidays, education opportunities and continuing with Term programs.

South-West Development Camp

Tuesday 2nd & Wednesday 3rd April

https://volleyballwa.com.au/events/south-west-development-camp/

 

Kids & Junior Volley Indoor School Holiday Camp

Thursday 4th & Friday 5th April

https://volleyballwa.com.au/events/junior-volley-indoor-camp-april-24/

 

Peel Kids & Junior Volley Indoor School Holiday Camp

Monday 8th & Tuesday 9th April

https://volleyballwa.com.au/events/junior-volley-indoor-camp-april-peel-24-2/

 

Intermediate Teacher Professional Development Workshops

Metro – Friday 12th April

https://volleyballwa.com.au/events/intermediate-teacher-professional-development-workshop-april-24/

South West – 15th April

https://volleyballwa.com.au/events/intermediate-teacher-professional-development-workshop-sw-24/

 

Kids Volley Term 2 Programs

Commencing from 18th April

https://volleyballwa.com.au/kids-volley/

 

Junior Volley Term 2 Programs

Commencing from 22nd April

https://volleyballwa.com.au/junior-volley/

ELC Wet Carnival

It is non-uniform day this Thursday, but please make sure that your child has suitable footwear such as thongs or sandals to wear to the pool as the children will travel to the carnival in their swim wear.

Music Notes

 

Unfortunately we have had to reschedule our annual Music Photos!  They are now being held on Wednesday 17 April.  (Wednesday Week 1 Term 2)

Venue: Duncraig Theatre

Please meet in the Theatre Foyer 10 minutes before your scheduled time.  ELC Parents, can you please remain with your child and then take them back to the ELC after their photo.

What to wear:  
Primary Students – Uniform (not Sport Uniform)  
Middle School Students – Summer Uniform  
Senior – Performance Uniform (Students in Senior Guitars, Concert Band, Swing Band, High School Orchestra, Singers, Fellas, Stellas and Funk Band)  
  
PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR INSTRUMENT AS WELL FOR YOUR BAND AND ORCHESTRA PHOTOS.
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE PHOTOS WILL BE USED FOR ADVERTISING PURPOSES IN PRINT AND ONLINE. Students without these permissions will be unable to be photographed.  

7.45am Primary School Orchestra
8.05 Middle School Orchestra
8.10 High School Orchestra
8.20 Singers, Stellas and Fellas (Please come dressed in Performance Uniform for rehearsal before school)
8.30 Middle School Band
8.35 Minstrels
8.40 Primary Chorale
8.45 Chamber Choir
8.55 Primary Guitar Ensemble
9.00 Middle Guitar Ensemble
9.05 Senior Guitar Ensemble
9.10 Wind Band
9.20 Jazz Ensemble
9.30 Concert Band
9.40 Swing Band/Funk Band
9.50 Music Captains 2024
10.00 Year 12 Musos 2024

Rebecca Thorne
Teacher – Music

Primary Cross Country – Friday 3 May

On Friday 3 May(week 3), we will have our Inter House Cross Country which will be held on school grounds. From the Inter House competition, the top 6 boys and top 6 girls will be selected for our Inter School team who will compete at Mawson Park, Hillarys on Friday 21 June.

I have attached maps below for our Inter House. Year 3s run 1500m, Year 4s run 2000m and year 5 and 6 both run 2500m.

I strongly urge students hoping to do well to start planning and preparing for the competition. Cross Country is a sport where careful and consistent preparation can make a significant difference. Cross Country is also a sport where hard work and determination bring obvious results. With the time frame that we have now before competition, I would recommend students are running their distance, plus some, about three times a week. I would use google maps with Parental input to determine a suitable course in the neighbourhood and I would record the time taken to run the distance for each practice session. Recording the times will give motivation to push harder. Another very useful training program would be to get involved in the Saturday morning Parkrun held at 8am. IT IS FREE TO JOIN. Probably the closest to our school would be at Carine Open Space – https://www.parkrun.com.au/carineglades/ . I know there are already a number of very fit St Stephens Family’s involved at Carine each week. Other Parkruns close by include at Whitfords Nodes and Joondalup.

On Friday 26 June(week 2), all students will be walked/jogged through their course.

Students will also be able to participate in training sessions at school. Training sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Fridays in term 2(incl. first day back). Tuesday sessions will begin at 7:45am sharp on Hamer Oval and finish at approximately 8:15am. Friday sessions will be held at 1:05pm and lunch can be eaten after the session ends. If students do not have PE on that day then they may need a change of clothes or shoes.

I look forward to watching students enjoy success from hard work.

Daniel Parker

Teacher – Primary Physical Education

Year 3 Map 2024

Year 4 Map 2024

Year 5 and 6 Map 2024

 

Week Ahead

ELC

Friday 22 March – 1B Assembly

Friday 22 March – Year 2 Camp Day

 

3-6

Monday 18 – Monday 25 – NAPLAN continues

Friday 22 March 8:30 – 11:00am – St Stephens School Worship Rehearsal (Chamber Choir)

Friday 22 March – World’s Greatest Shave @ St Stephens School

 

Items to mention

 

Kindy Pickup

To support the flow of traffic during the busyness of pick-up time for Kindy, we kindly ask that if there is not a spot available to park in the parking lot (that is not designated for staff), that you please continue to pass through and as an alternate, park at Fern-wood oval. This will assist in avoiding the traffic within the carpark to be a standstill and to be held up. We appreciate your anticipated support.

 

School Worship Service

We wish to remind you of the St Stephen’s School Worship Service; a night for giving thanks, will be held at the Carramar Sports and Learning Centre on Tuesday, 26 March starting at 6:45pm.  This year the focus is on Faithfulness in the context of the School’s 40th Anniversary. We would love to see you all there.

 

3-6 Pillar Day

This year, in Years 3-6, we have selected a day in each term where we will take time to focus on one of the pillars of the school. The core values that underpin the school and it’s community. These pillars are; Faith, Learning, Care, Service, Community. Our first Pillar Day will be on Wednesday 27 March where we will focus on our first pillar, Faith. On this day, the students will take part in an Easter experience, a day where the students will learn about the Easter story in an immersive and hands on way. This will culminate in an assembly at 2.30, where we will focus on the resurrection of Jesus. If you would like to come along to the assembly to see what the children have learned in the day, we would love to see you there.

Hannah Lockwood-Jones & Andrew Johnston

Dear Community,

We hope this newsletter finds you well as we venture into Week 7 of Term 1. Here are some updates and highlights from our school community:

 

Week Ahead

ELC

Thursday 14 March, 8.40 – 9.30am Biblical Studies meet and greet. Come and meet Ms Wicks and hear what is happening in Biblical Studies this year.

Friday 15 March – Harmony Day

 

3-6

Friday 15 March – Harmony Day

 

3-6 Swim Carnival

The 3 – 6 swimming carnival was a huge success last week. Congratulations to all of the students who competed and a special congratulations to the winning house, Alethea.

As always, these events wouldn’t run smoothly if it wasn’t for the support of our community, so a huge thank you to all who supported us on the day.

 

ELC after school play

As OSH use the playground each day, a reminder to all ELC parents to vacate the playground by 3.45pm. Please feel free to use the oval and its playground after this time.

 

Harmony Day

This Friday, March 15th, we will be celebrating Harmony Day. Students are encouraged to wear a splash of orange as we celebrate cultural diversity, inclusiveness, and respect for all. Let’s come together to embrace the richness of our community’s cultural tapestry.

 

Assessments and Rubrics

We believe in providing transparent and insightful feedback to support your child’s learning journey. As part of our commitment to monitoring student progress, we utilise formative assessments, with one effective method being the use of rubrics.

 

Rubrics serve as invaluable tools in understanding what ‘progress’ truly entails. They provide a clear framework for assessing and communicating the different levels of development and mastery of a concept. To help you better understand your child’s growth, we have differentiated these levels using the following wording:

 

Emerging: This level indicates initial understanding or entry-level proficiency.

Evolving: Here, your child is demonstrating progress and building foundational skills.

Embedding: Your child has developed a solid grasp of the concept or skill and is applying it effectively.

Excelling: At this level, your child is excelling, showing a deep understanding and mastery of the subject matter.

 

By utilising these clearly defined stages, we aim to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of your child’s academic development and help identify areas for further growth and support. If you need further clarification, please speak with your classroom teacher.

Important Reminders:

Please ensure that students arrive at school on time. If you child is late you must sign them in at the office.
Stay informed about upcoming events and activities through the Primary Blog and your child’s class blog.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership in nurturing the growth and development of our students. We hope you have a wonderful week ahead.

 

“May God give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.” (Psalm 20:4, NIV)

 

Warm regards,

 

Hannah Lockwood-Jones & Andrew Johnston

 

JOIN US FOR ST STEPHEN’S SCHOOL WORSHIP

As part of our 40th anniversary celebrations we invite you to join us for this year’s St Stephen’s School Worship on Tuesday 26 March.

Reserve your place here

Join us as we commemorate the 40th Anniversary of St Stephen’s School at the Ruby Gala Ball, hosted by the St Stephen’s School Foundation. This magical night will celebrate four decades of educational brilliance, featuring current and past students through musical acts, an art exhibition and even our Master of Ceremonies, with 2001 alumni and successful television sports journalist Tim Hipsley hosting the evening.

We invite you to indulge in a three-course meal complemented by a five-hour drinks package as we immerse ourselves in lively entertainment, fundraising and exclusive prizes to be won. Book now at https://events.humanitix.com/ruby-gala-ball