Archive | October 2025

Term 4 – Week 3 – Notices

Oct27

 The Week Ahead:

 

Early Learning Centre (ELC)

Thursday 30 October, 9am – Kindy Bee Visit

Friday 31 October – ELC Sports Carnival (Primary Oval)

Years 3-6

Monday 27 October, 3:30pm – Piano Recital

Tuesday 28 October – Year 4 Excursion to Yanchep National Park

Wednesday 29 October – Year 3 Playground Walk

Friday 31 October – NIPSSA Interschool Cricket Carnival (selected Year 5 & 6 students)

 

Resource Lists

As we prepare for 2026, 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: D4MP

Resource lists 2026 K-6 blog notice

Cards that Count

Final Reminder – Orders Close Wednesday 29th October

 

The “Cards that Count” fundraiser transforms your child’s unique artwork into beautiful, professionally printed gifts – including greeting cards, tea towels, tote bags, and more. These make perfect keepsakes or heartfelt presents for family and friends. Each purchase helps support people who are at risk or experiencing homelessness.

 

Order online now: www.crazycamel.com.au/36686

Orders close: Wednesday 29th October
Delivery: Completed orders will be sent home with students via their class teachers in early November.

 

One More for Dinner

Our School Community, Serving Our Local Community

 

This term, we invite our ELC families to take part in a simple but powerful act of kindness. When you prepare a meal for your family in Week 3 of this term,  consider making a little extra “One More for Dinner”  to support someone in our local community.

How it works:

·         Containers are available now from ELC reception, or from a box outside during after school pickup.

·         During Week 3 (Monday 27 October – Thursday 30 October) cook an extra portion of your family meal.

·         Place it in the microwave-safe container you collected from the ELC.

·         Write out the ingredients clearly on the label on the container.

·         Drop it off at ELC reception any day of Week 3. The last drop off for food is Friday 31 October, 8:30 am.

·         Over the course of the week, meals will be collected and distributed to those in need.

Important:

·         Meals must be easy to reheat in a microwave.

·         Please ensure ingredients and the date you made the meal are listed on the label, this will help support dietary needs and preferences, .

·         Once you have filled your container, please bring it to the ELC the next morning. This will ensure that it remains fresh for those receiving the meal.

Thank you for helping us show care and compassion to our wider community. Together, we can make a difference, one meal at a time.

 

 

Magpie Swooping at the ELC

If you or your child has experienced any incidents of magpie swooping in the school environment, we kindly ask that you email the Joondalup Council at info@joondalup.wa.gov.au

We are seeking action from the council to reduce magpie activity around the school, and it will be very helpful if they also hear from families.

Thank you for your support.

 

 

ELC Athletics Carnival

Are you ready!? Our PP-2 students have been learning and practicing modified track and field skills and team games for our athletics carnival. Our students are excited to show you what they’ve been working on in PE classes and participate in some friendly interhouse competition.

The children will be involved in a sprint race, Jump and throw events and team activities.

Your child will need to wear their house-coloured polo shirt, school shorts and shoes and ensure their school hat is packed in their bag.

When: Friday 31st October, 8.50am – Approximately 12.00pm

Where: Yr 3-6 Primary Oval, Duncraig Campus (Doveridge Drive)

Due to the event being at the main Duncraig Campus, your child will need to be dropped off to their class teacher on the 3-6 Primary Oval that morning (prior to 8.45am)

Students will return to the ELC with their year groups by bus at the conclusion of the carnival, with PP departing first at 11.30am, followed by the Yr 1s and Yr 2s at approximately 12.00pm and 12.20pm.

More information regarding approximate event times and carnival logistics will be provided in your child’s class blogs, prior to carnival day.

If your child is attending OSH that morning, please email emma.trevaskis@ststepehens.com.au  as soon as possible, so transport arrangements can be made.

If you know that your child will not be at school that day please let Mrs Trevaskis know ASAP, as this will affect the teams which I am currently composing.

Warm regards

Hannah Lockwood-Jones & Andrew Johnston

 

The ELC Library will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair from Monday 3 November to Thursday 6 November. The Book Fair will be open before and after school. Come and grab some great new books for the Christmas holidays!

 

 

 

This entry was posted on October 27, 2025.

Term 4 – Week 2 – Notices

Oct20

 

The Week Ahead:

 

Early Learning Centre (ELC)

Tuesday 21 October – Kindy Bug Incursion

Wednesday 22 October, 5pm – Synthesis Art Exhibition Opening Night

Friday 24 October – ELC Orientation Morning

Years 3-6

Monday 20 October to Wednesday 22 October – Year 6 camp

Tuesday 21 October. 6:30pm – Year 7, 2026 Parent Information Evening

Wednesday 22 October, 5pm – Synthesis Art Exhibition Opening Night

Thursday 23 October – NIPSSA Interschool Basketball Carnival (selected Year 5 & 6 students)

Friday 24 October – Primary Orientation Day

Our school is filled with energy this week as we prepare for “Synthesis” and admire the incredible artwork created by our talented students. We are hugely grateful to our dedicated staff, whose guidance and encouragement help students discover and express their artistic talents. Most importantly, we celebrate the creativity and effort of our students. The Exhibition will open this Wednesday at 5pm in the Primary Village.  Please be sure to visit the exhibition in the Primary Village and Theatre Foyer before it closes.

This week also brings extra excitement with Orientation Day on Friday. It’s an opportunity for students to step up to the next year level and get a preview of what’s ahead. For most year groups, the day is fairly straight forward, however our Year 2 students, will start their day in the Primary campus (2B students to meet in 3I classroom, and 2R students in 3S classroom) before being walked back to the ELC later in the morning.  It promises to be an exciting day as we welcome new families and look forward to the year ahead.

Resource Lists

As we prepare for 2026, 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: D4MP

 

 

Cards that Count

A reminder that orders are open until Wednesday 29th October and can be placed online via the following link www.crazycamel.com.au/36686

“Cards that Count” is a school fundraising initiative that transforms student artwork into beautiful, professionally printed greeting cards, tea towels, tote bags and more.  Each purchase helps support people who are at risk or experiencing homelessness.

Completed orders will be distributed to students by their class teachers in early November.

 

One More for Dinner

Our School Community, Serving Our Local Community

 

This term, we invite our ELC families to take part in a simple but powerful act of kindness. When you prepare a meal for your family in Week 3 of this term,  consider making a little extra “One More for Dinner”  to support someone in our local community.

How it works:

·         From tomorrow (Tuesday 21 October – Friday 24 October) you can collect a container from the ELC reception, or from a box outside during after school pickup.

·         During Week 3 (Monday 27 October – Thursday 30 October) cook an extra portion of your family meal.

·         Place it in the microwave-safe container you collected from the ELC.

·         Write out the ingredients clearly on the label on the container.

·         Drop it off at ELC reception any day of Week 3. The last drop off for food is Friday 31 October, 8:30 am.

·         Over the course of the week, meals will be collected and distributed to those in need.

Important:

·         Meals must be easy to reheat in a microwave.

·         Please ensure ingredients and the date you made the meal are listed on the label, this will help support dietary needs and preferences, .

·         Once you have filled your container, please bring it to the ELC the next morning. This will ensure that it remains fresh for those receiving the meal.

Thank you for helping us show care and compassion to our wider community. Together, we can make a difference, one meal at a time.

 

 

ELC Athletics Carnival

Are you ready!? Our PP-2 students have been learning and practicing modified track and field skills and team games for our athletics carnival. Our students are excited to show you what they’ve been working on in PE classes and participate in some friendly interhouse competition.

The children will be involved in a sprint race, Jump and throw events and team activities.

Your child will need to wear their house-coloured polo shirt, school shorts and shoes and ensure their school hat is packed in their bag.

When: Friday 31st October, 8.50am – Approximately 12.00pm

Where: Yr 3-6 Primary Oval, Duncraig Campus (Doveridge Drive)

Due to the event being at the main Duncraig Campus, your child will need to be dropped off to their class teacher on the 3-6 Primary Oval that morning (prior to 8.45am)

Students will return to the ELC with their year groups by bus at the conclusion of the carnival, with PP departing first at 11.30am, followed by the Yr 1s and Yr 2s at approximately 12.00pm and 12.20pm.

More information regarding approximate event times and carnival logistics will be provided in your child’s class blogs, prior to carnival day.

If your child is attending OSH that morning, please email emma.trevaskis@ststepehens.com.au  as soon as possible, so transport arrangements can be made.

If you know that your child will not be at school that day please let Mrs Trevaskis know ASAP, as this will affect the teams which I am currently composing.

Warm regards

Hannah Lockwood-Jones & Andrew Johnston

A CHANCE TO CONNECT WITH A LOCAL CHARITY FOR THE ROTTNEST CHANNEL SWIM 2026

The Saba Rose Button Foundation is a not-for-profit charity focused on raising funds to help children with additional needs. The funds raised will pay for these children to access therapy (anywhere in Western Australia), for specialised equipment that is needed and for parental respite and for care in the home.  The Saba Rose Button Foundation aims to support children and their families who are in necessitous circumstances living with additional needs. Our vision is to assist children with additional needs access their best life of inclusivity and accessibility.  The Foundation has been ATO endorsed as a tax deductible recipient (DGR).

Find out more here https://www.sabafoundation.org.au.

We are a LOCAL, not for profit children’s charity and we would really appreciate your support!

This entry was posted on October 20, 2025.

Term 4 – Week 1 – Notices

Oct14

The Week Ahead:

 

Early Learning Centre (ELC)

Wednesday, 15 October, 11am – Digital Learning Adventure (Year 1 & 2), parents welcome

Friday 17 October – Pre Primary Pirate Day / Camp

Friday 17 October, 9am – ELC Worship

Years 3-6

No events this week

Dear Community,

Welcome to Term 4! We hope you had a relaxing break and are returning with renewed energy for what promises to be an engaging and memorable end to the school year. It’s hard to believe we’ve reached the final term of 2025, but there’s still so much to look forward to.

This term is filled with meaningful opportunities to celebrate your children’s development and successes. A standout event will be our Primary Presentation Night—a special evening to recognise each child’s progress and achievements. We’ll be sharing more information about this in the coming weeks.

Another exciting part of the term is Orientation Day, when students will spend time in their new classrooms for next year. This experience plays an important role in helping them feel confident and prepared as they take their next steps in learning.

Cards that Count

St Stephens Primary School is once again taking part in United WA’s Fundraising Appeal “Cards that Count”, a school fundraising initiative that transforms student artwork into beautiful, professionally printed greeting cards, tea towels, tote bags and more.  Each purchase helps support people who are at risk or experiencing homelessness.

United WA has partnered with Crazy Camel to streamline the ordering process. Students have completed their art templates in class, and their designs are now available for ordering at: www.crazycamel.com.au/36686

Online ordering will be open from Wednesday 15th October – Wednesday 29th October. Completed orders will be distributed to students by their class teachers in early November.

 

 

One More for Dinner

Our School Community, Serving Our Local Community

 

This term, we invite our ELC families to take part in a simple but powerful act of kindness. When you prepare a meal for your family in Week 3 of this term,  consider making a little extra “One More for Dinner”  to support someone in our local community.

How it works:

  • From next week (Monday 20 October – Friday 24 October) you can collect a container from the ELC reception at any time, or from a box outside during after school pickup.
  • During Week 3 (Monday 27 October – Thursday 30 October) cook an extra portion of your family meal.
  • Place it in the microwave-safe container you collected from the ELC.
  • Write out the ingredients clearly on the label on the container.
  • Drop it off at ELC reception any day of Week 3. The last drop off for food is Friday 31 October, 8:30 am.
  • Over the course of the week, meals will be collected and distributed to those in need.

Important:

  • Meals must be easy to reheat in a microwave.
  • Please ensure ingredients and the date you made the meal are listed on the label, this will help support dietary needs and preferences, .
  • Once you have filled your container, please bring it to the ELC the next morning. This will ensure that it remains fresh for those receiving the meal.

Thank you for helping us show care and compassion to our wider community. Together, we can make a difference, one meal at a time.

 

Uniform

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. As we approach the coming year it is important that you review the uniform guide to ensure that purchases align with the school uniform expectations Primary School Uniform

As always, we are here to support you and your children throughout the term. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions, feedback, or concerns.

Looking forward to a wonderful Term 4 filled with learning, laughter, and memorable moments.

Warm regards

Andrew Johnston & Hannah Lockwood-Jones

 

This entry was posted on October 14, 2025.