Dear Parents and Carers,
We hope you and your family enjoyed a wonderful break and some time to rest and recharge. We are very excited to welcome all students back to school for Term 3 and look forward to seeing their faces as they return to the classroom.
This term promises to be filled with exciting learning opportunities and special events.
The week ahead
Early Learning Centre (ELC)
Tuesday, 29 July – all students return for Term 3
Thursday, 31 July – Science Alive Incursion (Year 2)
Friday, 1 August – 101 Day (Year 1)
Friday, 1 August, 9am – ELC Worship
Years 3-6
Tuesday, 29 July – all students return for Term 3
Thursday, 31 July – Cranial Challenge (selected Year 5/6 students)
Thursday, 31 July – James Foley Author Talk (Year 3 and 4)
Uniforms
Can we please ask that you refresh your understanding of the uniform guide to ensure that your children come to school with the correct uniform. We noticed some instances where it was not followed towards the end of last term but we would like to start this term in the right way.
Please also note that if your child grows out of their sports jacket in Year 6, we do allow them to purchase the secondary sports jacket. However, if the jacket is in short supply, the uniform shop will prioritise the secondary students.
Wearing the secondary sports jacket only applies to Year 6. Children in all other year groups must wear the primary sports jacket.
Co Curricular Clubs
We are excited to relaunch the Primary Co-Curricular Clubs in Term 3, offering students in Pre-Primary to Year 4, the opportunity to try something new, develop positive social skills, and connect with the wider St Stephen’s School community. Clubs will run during lunchtime, commencing in Week 3 and continuing for six weeks, concluding in Week 8. Due to the Primary Production of Peter Pan and associated rehearsals, students in Years 5 and 6 will not participate in clubs this term.
As places are limited and allocated on a first-in basis, we ask that each child enrol in only one activity and commit to attending for the full six weeks. To help ensure more children have the opportunity to participate in clubs they may have missed out on previously, students will be required to select a different club from the one they booked last term.
Bookings will open on Monday 4 August at 6pm via the following link:
https://bookwhen.com/ststephensschool_duncraig
We look forward to another engaging and enriching term of Co-Curricular Clubs!
Warmest regards,
Hannah Lockwood-Jones & Andrew Johnston
Music Notes
Interhouse Music Festival – Years 3 -6
The Interhouse Music Festival will be taking place in Term 3 on Wednesday 27 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 2025.
We are trialling a digital entry form this year.
2025 Inter-House Music Festival Primary
Entries must be submitted on the electronic form by 3:30pm Monday 18 August.
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) Friday mornings 7:45 – 8:30 Primary Music Suite
Chamber Choir (Year 5 and 6) Monday mornings 7:30 – 8:30 Primary Music Suite
Primary Rehearsal Overview 2025
More Seats Released for Dancing at the Drill Hall!
Due to overwhelming demand, we’re excited to announce that more seats have been released for Dancing at the Drill Hall, our much-anticipated St Stephen’s School Foundation fundraising event.
Set to be a night of music, memories and meaningful impact, this special evening will feature a live auction with an incredible selection of items, including a stunning custom-designed necklace from Egoli Place of Gold Jewellers.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this memorable event supporting the St Stephen’s School Foundation.
Limited additional seats now available secure yours today at https://events.humanitix.com/datdh
We can’t wait to see you on the dancefloor.
