Archive | May 2025

Term 2- Week 5 – Notices

May26

Week Ahead

ELC

Thursday 29th May – Year 2 Water Corporation Incursion

Friday 30th May, 9am – 1E Assembly

3-6

Monday 26th to Friday 30th May – Year 3 & 4 Swimming Lessons

Tuesday 27th May, 3:30pm – Rookie Debating Round 2 (Year 6/7 students)

Friday 30th May, 2:20pm – 5MF Assembly

 

Year 3 and 4 Swimming

The temperature over the next 2 weeks is looking reasonably cold. With this in mind, please make sure your child has warm clothing to put on as they travel from the pool back to school, as well as a towel.  Please make sure your child has a hat to keep their head warm.

 

Book Fair (Years 3-6)

The book fair is now on in the primary village and will remain there until Friday, 30 May. Please be encouraged to come in and have a look at the amazing selection of books available either before, during lunch time or after school this week, there are books for all ages and interests.

WA Day Public Holiday

A reminder that school will be closed next Monday, 2 June due to the public holiday.

 

Warm regards,

Andrew Johnston & Hannah Lockwood-Jones

Link to the event for tickets https://events.humanitix.com/ps2025-t2

 

 

 

 

 

 

Term 2 – Week 4 – Notices

May19

Week Ahead

ELC

Friday 23rd May, 9am – ELC Worship

3-6

Monday 19th May to Friday 23rd May – Year 4 camp

Tuesday 20th May, 3:30pm – Rookie Debating Workshop (Year 6/7 students)

Dear Parents and Carers,

What a wonderful week we’ve had across our school community! A huge well done to all students who participated in our recent Cross Country events, both at the ELC and in Years 3–6. We were truly blessed with fantastic weather and it was a joy to see so many smiling faces, determined efforts and supportive cheers from peers and families alike. Thank you to everyone who came along to encourage and celebrate the children’s participation and perseverance. Events like these are not just about physical activity, they’re about community spirit, resilience, and participation, and we saw all of that and more on display this week.

Wishing you all a peaceful and positive week ahead. As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher or the school office if you need anything.

Warm regards,

Hannah Lockwood-Jones & Andrew Johnston

Link to the event for tickets https://events.humanitix.com/ps2025-t2

Heart for the Homeless

We’re proud to, once again, support the Sonshine FM Heart for the Homeless campaign.

As the temperatures drop, let’s remember the thousands of West Australians doing it tough without a safe place to sleep. Donations of new and clean sleeping bags, warm clothing, blankets, and hygiene items can be dropped off at the Administration Building between 8am and 4pm, Monday to Friday from 1st to 25th May.

 

Term 2 – Notices – Week 3

May12

Week Ahead

ELC

Tuesday 13th May – Kindy Farmyard on Wheels incursion

Friday 16th May, 9am – ELC Interhouse Cross Country

 

3-6

Tuesday 13th May, 3:30pm – Rookie Debating Workshop & Round 1 (Year 6/7 students)

Tuesday 13th May, 6:00pm – Parent Information Session (Year 4 camp)

Friday 16th May, 11am – Years 3-6 Interhouse Cross Country

 

Co Curricular clubs

We are excited to commence the Co-Curricular Activities this week!  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.

 

All confirmed Club bookings are for the full 6-week duration, and we encourage consistent attendance to maximise the benefit for all participants. Your child’s active involvement will greatly contribute to the success of the club.

 

We still have a few spots available in the following clubs for Primary students (Years 3-6). If you haven’t already received confirmation for a Club, please click here to make a booking.

 

  • Hockey
  • Paint by Numbers
  • Chess

 

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to a rewarding term of Co-Curricular activities.

 

Cross-Country

This Friday, we will be running both our ELC and 3-6 cross country events. This is always a wonderful occasion and one where we are able to celebrate the efforts and achievement of all students. As well as celebrating those talented and passionate runners, we are equally proud of those who find this kind of event more difficult yet have the resilience and determination to take part, which is usually recognised by the other students who roar them on as loudly as the winners.

We’re looking forward to seeing all the students participating and hope you’ll be able to join us for this special day.

 

Warm regards,

Andrew Johnston & Hannah Lockwood-Jones

Heart for the Homeless

We’re proud to, once again, support the Sonshine FM Heart for the Homeless campaign.

As the temperatures drop, let’s remember the thousands of West Australians doing it tough without a safe place to sleep. Donations of new and clean sleeping bags, warm clothing, blankets, and hygiene items can be dropped off at the Administration Building between 8am and 4pm, Monday to Friday from 1st to 25th May.

Term 2 – Notices – Week 2

May5

Week Ahead

ELC

Friday 2 May, 8:30am – 9:45am – Mothers & Special Guests Day Celebrations

3-6

Tuesday 6th May, 3:30pm – Rookie Debating Workshop (Year 6/7 students)

Friday 9th May – Year 5 Excursion, Gravity Discovery Centre

We’ve had a fantastic start to Term 2, with students settling back into routines and classrooms filled with energy and enthusiasm for the term ahead. It’s been wonderful to see students reconnecting with their peers and engaging so positively with their learning.

This week brings a number of special events across both the ELC and Primary Years. We are especially looking forward to our Mothers & Special Guests Day in the ELC, a cherished opportunity to celebrate the wonderful people who support and nurture our students every day.   In Primary, we’re excited to continue Rookie Debating Workshops for Year 6 students, and our Year 5’s are preparing for an engaging excursion to the Gravity Discovery Centre.

Looking ahead, Primary Co-Curricular Clubs will begin in Week 3, offering students from Pre-Primary to Year 6 a fantastic chance to explore new interests and build friendships outside the classroom.

We hope you have a great week and look forward to sharing these special moments with you and your children.

Co Curricular clubs

Activities will commence in Week 3 and run for a six-week duration, finishing in Week 8.  It is important that children understand they must commit to the activity for the whole six weeks.

 

Bookings will open on Monday, 5 May at 6:00 pm, and can be made through the following link https://bookwhen.com/ststephensschool_duncraig#focus=ev-s9mi-20250514131000

Places are limited for each activity, so please enrol in only one activity.  Allocation is on a ‘first in’ basis, so we encourage you to secure your child’s place as soon as possible.

 

ELC Mothers & Special Guests Day Celebration

Friday, 9th May

8:30 – 9:45am

 

We are eagerly preparing to celebrate and honour the incredible mothers and important people in our students’ lives. At our school, we recognise that in a family there are many special people who play significant roles in our students’ lives. Whether it’s grandparents, aunts, uncles, or family friends, we want to take this opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of all these special individuals.

 

 

Warm regards,

Hannah Lockwood-Jones & Andrew Johnston

 

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the Primary Library! It will be running from Monday 26th of May to Friday 30th of May (Week 5). Come and visit before school, at lunch or after school to support our school whilst getting your hands on the best new books!

 

Heart for the Homeless

We’re proud to, once again, support the Sonshine FM Heart for the Homeless campaign.

As the temperatures drop, let’s remember the thousands of West Australians doing it tough without a safe place to sleep. Donations of new and clean sleeping bags, warm clothing, blankets, and hygiene items can be dropped off at the Administration Building between 8am and 4pm, Monday to Friday from 1st to 25th May.