Archive | November 2024

Term 4 – Notices – Week 8

The week ahead:

 

ELC

Wednesday 27 November (9:15am – 10:30am) – Pre Kindy End of Year Picnic (Mawson Park)

Wednesday 27 November (2pm – 3pm) – Pre Kindy 2025 Orientation

Thursday 28 November – Year 2 Science Alive Incursion

Friday 29 November, 9am – BACA Children in Care collection

Friday 29 November 6:45pm – Duncraig Primary Presentation Evening (Year 1 and 2 awardees only)

3-6

Friday 29 November 6:45pm – Duncraig Primary Presentation Evening (Years 3-6)

As we approach the final full week of the year, there is a sense of excitement as we prepare for a range of events and celebrations across the school community. From the Pre-Kindy End of Year Picnic to the eagerly anticipated Primary Presentation Evening, it’s a time to reflect on the achievements of our students and enjoy these moments together.

Thank you for your ongoing support as we finish the year strong. Let’s make these final weeks memorable for our students!

 

Presentation Evening 

Date: Friday 29 November 2024

Location:  Carramar Sports Centre, 50 St Stephens Crescent, Tapping

Start Time: 6.45pm.

Time students need to be seated: 6.30pm

Students to wearFull formal school uniform (White shirt, navy pants/shorts/cullottes, black leather lace up shoes).

For those families who are new to the school and might be unfamiliar with the format of the evening, this is a wonderful time of celebration of our students. Throughout the evening, staff acknowledge academic excellence, academic endeavour and exceptional citizenship among each year group. Students will also be performing choral items that they have been learning.  It is expected that all students attend from Years 3-6 and awardees from Years 1-2, however, should circumstances arise and this is not possible, please advise your child’s teacher and administration.

Reserved seating is allocated near the front of stage for our Year 1 and 2 awardees and their parents .  All year 3 and 4 students are to proceed directly to the choir risers. Years 5-6 students will have allocated seating to the left side of the stage.

We will start promptly at 6.45pm and should conclude by 8:00pm.

No printed tickets are required for this event, however, please make a booking to ensure adequate seating is provided – https://ticketing.humanitix.com/tours/presentation-evenings-2024

We look forward to you joining us for this evening of celebration.

Colour Run

On the final day of school, the Year 6s will participate in a Colour Run. The students in Kindy – Year 5 will be in free dress on the Tuesday, however as we have Graduation and Amazing Race, the Year 6s will have their non-uniform day on the Wednesday of Week 9. For the Colour Run, Year 6 students may want to bring/wear a white shirt for this event.

Cards that Count

Thank you for supporting Uniting WA through Cards That Count. All items have now been sent home.  Congratulations to Ben van Staden from Year 5, his artwork was selected by Uniting WA to be part of their 2024 Christmas Card pack, these packs are available to order by the general public and raise funds for Uniting WA.

Chicken Help

We are currently looking for helpers to assist with caring for our chickens during the upcoming school holidays. If you are interested in lending a hand, please follow the link below and complete the form.

https://forms.gle/yPY9V9EJTQ6RoCoK8

Thank you for considering this opportunity to support our school and our feathered friends!

Warm regards

Hannah Lockwood-Jones & Andrew Johnston

 

TICKETS FOR PRESENTATION NIGHTS 2024 

We are delighted to present the 2024 St Stephen’s School Presentation Evenings. Please join us to celebrate all that our students have accomplished in 2024. Bookings are essential but tickets are all free of charge. All attendees, including guests, staff, awardees and performers must book a ticket. Parking will be provided on the oval.  Book online here https://ticketing.humanitix.com/tours/presentation-evenings-2024

Term 4 – Notices – Week 7

The week ahead:

 

ELC

Tuesday 19 November – Kindy Bee Incursion

Friday 22 November – ELC Nativity Performances

3-6

Tuesday 19 November – Year 4 Excursion to Yanchep National Park

Thursday 21 November – Year 6 Sorrento Beach Ride Excursion

Monday 25 November – Primary Choral Festival

Cards that Count

Thank you for supporting Uniting WA through Cards That Count.  All orders have now arrived at school and items will be distributed to your classroom teacher early this week.

Non Uniform Day 

On Tuesday, 3 December, we will be having a non-uniform day. As we have already completed our fundraising for BACA and Uniting WA this term, there will be no gold coin donation required

 

Last Day of School Hours

Wednesday 4 December

  • ELC – students finish 11:45am
  • Primary – students finish 12noon

 

Tickets for Presentation Nights 2024

We are delighted to present the 2024 St Stephen’s School Presentation Evenings. Please join us to celebrate all that our students have accomplished in 2024. Bookings are essential but tickets are all free of charge. All attendees, including guests, staff, awardees and performers must book a ticket. Parking will be provided on the oval.  Book online here https://ticketing.humanitix.com/tours/presentation-evenings-2024

 

Chicken Help

We are currently looking for helpers to assist with caring for our chickens during the upcoming school holidays. If you are interested in lending a hand, please follow the link below and complete the form.

https://forms.gle/yPY9V9EJTQ6RoCoK8

Thank you for considering this opportunity to support our school and our feathered friends!

 

Warm regards

Andrew Johnston & Hannah Lockwood-Jones

 

Kindy to Yr2 – ordering instructions

Music Notes

 

 Choral Festival

All primary children are involved in the annual Choral Festival on Monday 25 November in the School Theatre. Each class has learnt songs in their music class, and they will be performing these for an adjudicator who will decide which class has performed them the best.

Parents are welcome to attend the year level sessions in the theatre.

Class competition

11.00 – 11.30   Year 3

11.30 – 12.00   Year 4

12.00 – 12.30   Year 5

12.30 – 1.00     Year 6

School fees — to pay, or not to pay? | Northern Valleys News

2025 School fee payment options

Dear Parents/ Guardians,

In 2025, similar to previous years, Parents / Guardians will not be required to re-select a preferred payment method and frequency at the start of the school year from the parent portal.

The payment method (direct debit, or credit card, or BPAY) and frequency of payment (annual upfront, weekly, fortnightly, monthly, or three or four instalments) that you had in place in 2024 will continue automatically in 2025.

The dates to note for payments (based on frequency) next year are:

1 upfront payment due on 31 January 2025 (2% discount); or

43 weekly payments starting on Monday 3 February 2025; or

22 fortnightly payments starting on Monday 3 February 2025; or

22 fortnightly payments starting on Monday 10 February 2025; or

10 monthly payments starting on Sunday 2 February 2025; or

10 monthly payments starting on Monday 17 February 2025; or

3 instalments on 18 February 2025, 18 May 2025 and 18 August 2025; or

4 instalments on 10 February 2025, 10 May 2025, 10 August 2025 and 10 October 2025.

(Where a due date falls on a weekend or public holiday, payment will be processed on the next business day.)

You will not be required to take any action, unless you would like to change the method of payment or frequency of payments. In which case, please contact the Accounts Receivable team on 9243 2103 or email accountsreceivable@ststephens.wa.edu.au as soon as possible.

If you wish to change your credit card, or bank account details, you are able to do this at any time throughout the year via the Parent Portal. Click on the ‘School Payments’ tab and select login under Manage stored cards and direct debits to bank accounts or use the following link https://edinfo.ststephens.wa.edu.au/ManageStoredCards.aspx

In January 2025 your annual fee statement will be available for you to view on the Parent Portal in the ‘School Payments’ tab by logging into Statements and receipt history or use the following link https://edinfo.ststephens.wa.edu.au/fin.aspx

 

Best wishes,

From the Accounts Receivable Team.

TICKETS FOR PRESENTATION NIGHTS 2024 ARE NOW AVAILABLE

We are delighted to present the 2024 St Stephen’s School Presentation Evenings. Please join us to celebrate all that our students have accomplished in 2024. Bookings are essential but tickets are all free of charge. All attendees, including guests, staff, awardees and performers must book a ticket. Parking will be provided on the oval.  Book online here https://ticketing.humanitix.com/tours/presentation-evenings-2024

CHRISTMAS MEAL DEAL

Year 3 to Year 6

Thursday, 28 November 2024

 

Cheese Pizza Roll

or

Bacon Cheese Pizza Roll

$9.00

 

4 pack sushi – gluten free

(teriyaki chicken or tuna or vegetable)

$10.00

 

All meals come with:

Pop top Apple Blackcurrant

Freddo

Christmas cracker

 

(Please contact Canteen Manager if you require any information

on ingredients etc

9243 2434)

 

ORDER ONLINE THROUGH QUICKCLIQ

ALL ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY THURSDAY, 21 NOVEMBER

NO OTHER FOOD AVAILABLE ON 28 NOVEMBER

 

Yr3 to Yr 6 ordering instructions

 

Term 4 – Notices – Week 6

Welcome to Week 6! It’s hard to believe that we’re already so close to the end of the school year, with just 3 ½ weeks left. While the year is winding down, the energy and enthusiasm from both our students and staff remain as strong as ever, although we can certainly see some tired faces as we near the finish line.

As we move through these final weeks, we’re continuing to work closely with the students to ensure they finish the year just as strong as they began. Ms Wicks has been using her biblical studies lesson and worships to time to remind the students of the importance of kindness, reflecting on the Bible passage from Ephesians 4:32: “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God has forgiven you.” This is such a beautiful message and a wonderful reminder to us all.

The next few weeks have lots on over both the ELC and 3-6. Please ensure that you are staying on top of the Primary and class blog.

The week ahead:

 

ELC

Monday 11 November, 6-7pm – Kindy 2025 Information Night

Tuesday 12 November – Kindy Bug Incursion (rescheduled)

Wednesday 13 November – Kindy Orientation Morning

Wednesday 13 November – Year 1 Science Incursion (Light & Sound)

Friday 15 November – Year 2 Naturescape Excursion

3-6

Monday 11 – Friday 15 November – Year 3/4 Swimming Lessons

Wednesday 13 November, 7:20am – Dress Rehearsal, Middle School Music Concert

Wednesday 13 November, 6:45pm – Middle School Music Concert

Thursday 14 November, 6:45pm – Primary Music Concert

Friday 15 November, 8am – Primary Music Breakfast

Monday 18 November, 2:30pm – Captains Assembly

Tickets for Presentation Nights 2024

We are delighted to present the 2024 St Stephen’s School Presentation Evenings. Please join us to celebrate all that our students have accomplished in 2024. Bookings are essential but tickets are all free of charge. All attendees, including guests, staff, awardees and performers must book a ticket. Parking will be provided on the oval.  Book online here https://ticketing.humanitix.com/tours/presentation-evenings-2024

Warm regards

Hannah Lockwood-Jones & Andrew Johnston

Music Notes

Music Breakfast

All children who have been involved in one of the Primary School Ensembles this year are invited to attend a music breakfast outside the Primary Music Suite on Friday 15 November 8:00 – 8:30am.  Please bring a small plate of food to share – no more than one person would eat. We would like to avoid packaging waste, so please bring food in a reusable container labelled with your name.

 

Choral Festival

All primary children are involved in the annual Choral Festival on Monday 25 November in the School Theatre. Each class has learnt songs in their music class, and they will be performing these for an adjudicator who will decide which class has performed them the best.

Parents are welcome to attend the year level sessions in the theatre.

Class competition

11.00 – 11.30   Year 3

11.30 – 12.00   Year 4

12.00 – 12.30   Year 5

12.30 – 1.00     Year 6

 

Kindy to Yr2 – ordering instructions

 

TICKETS FOR PRESENTATION NIGHTS 2024 ARE NOW AVAILABLE

We are delighted to present the 2024 St Stephen’s School Presentation Evenings. Please join us to celebrate all that our students have accomplished in 2024. Bookings are essential but tickets are all free of charge. All attendees, including guests, staff, awardees and performers must book a ticket. Parking will be provided on the oval.  Book online here https://ticketing.humanitix.com/tours/presentation-evenings-2024

 

CHRISTMAS MEAL DEAL

Year 3 to Year 6

Thursday, 28 November 2024

 

Cheese Pizza Roll

or

Bacon Cheese Pizza Roll

$9.00

 

4 pack sushi – gluten free

(teriyaki chicken or tuna or vegetable)

$10.00

 

All meals come with:

Pop top Apple Blackcurrant

Freddo

Christmas cracker

 

(Please contact Canteen Manager if you require any information

on ingredients etc

9243 2434)

 

ORDER ONLINE THROUGH QUICKCLIQ

ALL ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY THURSDAY, 21 NOVEMBER

NO OTHER FOOD AVAILABLE ON 28 NOVEMBER

 

Yr3 to Yr 6 ordering instructions

 

Term 4 – Notices – Week 5

The week ahead:

 

ELC

Tuesday 5 November – Kindy Bug Incursion

Thursday 7 November – Year 2 Nativity Rehearsal and Day at Primary

3-6

Monday 4 – Friday 15 November – Year 3/4 Swimming Lessons

Thursday 7 November, 2pm – Year 6 Drama Performances

Friday 8 November – First Lego League Competition Day

Monday 11 November, 2:30pm – 6M Assembly

As we enter the second half of the term, we know you are all aware that this is a very busy time for our teachers as they are preparing for the end of year. Supporting with events, writing reports and continuing with engaging learning opportunities for the students is particularly time consuming. Can we please ask that you are mindful of your expectations with communication, and meeting requests. If you are wanting to know about your child’s progress, you will be able to see this through the SEQTA releases. There have been several released so far and more to come over the next few weeks. If there is anything specific to note or of concern, the teachers will contact you to keep you updated, before the reports are sent to you.

 

Resource Lists

As we prepare for 2025, the Resource Lists for next year are now available. You can find additional information about these lists below. To access the St Stephen’s Duncraig list, please visit www.campion.com.au  and use the following code: 3V4X.

Tickets for Presentation Nights 2024 are Now Available

We are delighted to present the 2024 St Stephen’s School Presentation Evenings. Please join us to celebrate all that our students have accomplished in 2024. Bookings are essential but tickets are all free of charge. All attendees, including guests, staff, awardees and performers must book a ticket. Parking will be provided on the oval.  Book online here https://ticketing.humanitix.com/tours/presentation-evenings-2024

Warm regards

Andrew Johnston & Hannah Lockwood-Jones

 

CHRISTMAS MEAL DEAL

Year 3 to Year 6

Thursday, 28 November 2024

 

Cheese Pizza Roll

or

Bacon Cheese Pizza Roll

$9.00

 

4 pack sushi – gluten free

(teriyaki chicken or tuna or vegetable)

$10.00

 

All meals come with:

Pop top Apple Blackcurrant

Freddo

Christmas cracker

 

(Please contact Canteen Manager if you require any information

on ingredients etc

9243 2434)

 

ORDER ONLINE THROUGH QUICKCLIQ

ALL ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY THURSDAY, 21 NOVEMBER

NO OTHER FOOD AVAILABLE ON 28 NOVEMBER

 

Yr3 to Yr 6 ordering instructions

 

 

TICKETS FOR PRESENTATION NIGHTS 2024 ARE NOW AVAILABLE

We are delighted to present the 2024 St Stephen’s School Presentation Evenings. Please join us to celebrate all that our students have accomplished in 2024. Bookings are essential but tickets are all free of charge. All attendees, including guests, staff, awardees and performers must book a ticket. Parking will be provided on the oval.  Book online here https://ticketing.humanitix.com/tours/presentation-evenings-2024