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
