Welcome back,
We hope you were able to have a great break with the opportunity to refresh and spend some time with your families.
Despite being a long term, lasting 11 weeks, it is packed full of exciting events, activities and learning, so please keep an eye on our school calendar so you are up to date of all relevant things that are happening.
Dropping your children off at school
Towards the end of last term, there was an increase in the number of students being dropped off at school earlier than they should at the 3-6 campus. Some being dropped off as early as 7.20am. Can you please ensure that you child is not left at school without adult supervision until 8.10, which is when we have staff on duty. If you need to drop your child off earlier than this, then please contact the OSH club to see about available bookings to support you.
Week Ahead
ELC
Wednesday 17 April, 7:45am – 10:30am – Music Ensemble Photos (select Year 1 and Year 2 students only)
Friday 19 April – SSS 40th Anniversary, Guinness World Record Attempt (Year 1 and Year 2 only)
3-6
Wednesday 17 April, 7:45am – 10:30am – Music Ensemble Photos (select students)
Friday 19 April – SSS 40th Anniversary, Guinness World Record Attempt
Andrew Johnston & Hannah Lockwood Jones
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 – home | Carine Glades parkrun | Carine Glades parkrun. 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
OUR FIRST PARENT SERIES SESSION FOR 2024
We are pleased to welcome Vanessa Kay to present the first of the St Stephen’s School 2024 Parent Series sessions – Understanding stress and self-regulation – which is being delivered in partnership with Ngala and the Parenting Connection WA.
Vanessa Kay is a self-regulation consultant with a diverse background that includes teaching, behaviour intervention and counselling. Vanessa will explore the impact of stress on the brain and body and share insights on the crucial skill of self-regulation that has relevance for both adults and children. This session is suitable for parents and caregivers of all school-aged children.
Join us on Wednesday 8 May, 6.30pm at the Duncraig Campus Theatre. Tickets are FREE but bookings are essential Parent Series
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