Welcome to Term 2, Week 2!
The week ahead:
ELC
Tuesday 30 July – Music Incursion, Game Day
Friday 2 August – Year 2 Green & Gold Day
Friday 2 August, 9am – KMN Assembly
3-6
Tuesday 30 July – Music Incursion, Game Day
Thursday 1 Aug – State Cross Country Championships (selected Year 3-6 students)
Monday 5 Aug, 5:30pm – Year 3 Camp Information Session
School Calendar
To stay well-informed about the latest updates and important events at the school, please regularly check the School Calendar. Additionally, remember to review the newsletter and other communications.
Parking at the ELC
Please do not park by the bins near the Kindy and Pre-Primary play areas. This area is out of bounds for parking. Parking here makes it difficult for others entering the ELC, especially when reversing from this space.
Health, Social-Emotional, and Protective Behaviours
Throughout the year, students will have lessons on health, social-emotional skills, and protective behaviours. Teachers will keep you informed about class activities through the class blog. Please ensure you stay up to date with this information as we work together to support our students and keep them safe. Attached is a document related to protective behaviours and conversations with your child.
School Disco
A huge thank you to all the wonderful parents who helped with the school disco. It was a fantastic event that the students truly enjoyed. A special thanks to Mel Sheeve for her outstanding organisation and planning. This event would not have been possible without parent support. We deeply appreciate your time, care, and hard work.
Co Curricular Clubs
We are excited to begin the Primary Co-Curricular Activities this Term. These activities are a wonderful opportunity for students to learn new things, develop positive social skills and enjoy being a part of the broader St Stephen’s School community. The activities will commence in Week 3 and will run for a 6-week period, finishing in Week 8.
Your child/children are welcome to participate in a co-curricular activity at the Primary School. It is important that children understand that they must commit to the activity for the whole 6 weeks. Bookings will open Monday 29 July at 6pm and can be made through the following Bookwhen link. Places are limited for each activity so please only enrol in one activity. Allocation is on a ‘first in’ basis, so please secure your child’s place as soon as possible.
Warm regards
Hannah Lockwood-Jones & Andrew Johnston
Thank you to everyone who helped look after our chickens over the holidays! If you haven’t already received a little thank you from the Chicken Club please visit the admin office and there is a “Lavender” chicken collector sticker waiting for you!
We still need helpers for Term 3 weekends so if you are able to help please sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_zBM9TdVHwpeRu-b1zkI5b22fcx-9UgAAY3us2h59E8/edit?usp=sharing
Term 3 weekend helpers will receive a “Midnight” chicken collector sticker at the end of term.
Megan Nielsen
www.megannielsen.com
https://www.instagram.com/megannielsenpatterns/
Music Notes
Interhouse Music Festival – Years 3 -6
The Interhouse Music Festival will be taking place in term 3 on Wednesday 21 August (Week 5). Students are encouraged to perform as soloists and in small groups for an adjudicator. Points are awarded to contribute to the winning house for 2024.
Entry forms are available through the link below or from the front office and music department.
All entry forms are due in by 3:30pm Wednesday 14 August in the Primary Office.
Semester 2 Music Calendar
Below is a link to an overview of ensembles and their rehearsal times and important dates for this semester.
We welcome interested new members for the following Ensembles to try for a few weeks at the beginning of term before making the decisions to commit for Semester 2.
Primary Chorale (ELC – year 4),
Chamber Choir (Year 5 and 6)
The Minstrels (Years 4 – 6) in second semester.
