Week Ahead
ELC
Wednesday 28 January, 9-10am – Kindergarten Teddy Bears Picnic
Thursday 29 January – Kindergarten start date
3-6
Wednesday 28 January, 6-7pm – Year 3-6 Parent Information Evening
Wednesday 28 January, 7-8pm – Reading Progress Parent Workshop (Invited Year 5 parents only)
Dear Parents and Guardians,
A very warm welcome to the 2026 school year at St Stephen’s. Whether you are returning to our community or joining us for the first time, we are delighted to have you with us.
It has been wonderful to see the students arrive today with such excitement and enthusiasm. While there were a few nerves, the children have settled in beautifully as the day has progressed.
Thank you to those families who attended the ELC information evening last week. It was lovely to connect with you, share key information, and welcome you into the classroom spaces.
We look forward to seeing families of students in Years 3–6 at our information evening tomorrow, Wednesday 28 January 2026, beginning at 6:00pm in the theatre before moving to classrooms.
As a follow-up to the ELC evening and in preparation for Years 3–6 information evening, we encourage you to refer to the Parent Handbook. It contains important information and is a helpful first point of reference for any questions.
Assembly and Worship (Years 3-6)
We would like to draw your attention to one alteration in our weekly routine for this year, which is the day and time of our Assemblies and Worship in Years 3-6. Assemblies have moved to a Monday afternoon, starting at 2.30pm. Worship, continues to be weekly, but has moved to a Friday afternoon, starting at 2.30pm. We will be updating the school calendar in the coming days to allow you to see when your child’s class assembly is.
School Photos
This year, the School has changed to a new photography company, Fotoworks. In addition to individual portrait photos, Fotoworks will also be offering sibling photos.
As per the school calendar, please note the following dates for Primary School Photos:
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Date |
Photo Group |
Year Group |
Venue |
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Wednesday 4 February |
Primary students |
Years 3–6 |
Cousins Hall |
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Friday 6 February |
ELC students |
Kindy – Year 2 |
ELC Library |
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Wednesday 11 February |
Pre-Kindy students |
Pre-Kindergarten |
ELC Library |
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Sibling photos |
Pre Kindergarten -Year 6 |
Cousins Hall |
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Catch-up photos |
Kindy – Year 2 |
ELC Library |
Further details, including photo times, will be emailed later this week.
Warm regards,
Hannah Lockwood-Jones & Andrew Johnston
Music Notes
Welcome back to a busy year of music events.
All Primary Music Ensembles start in week 2. This is a summary of rehearsal days and Ensemble directors.
Chamber Choir is open to anyone in years 5 and 6 who would like to sing.
Primary Chorale is open to anyone in years 3 and 4 who would like to sing. ELC children are also welcome if parents are happy to transport them to the ELC after rehearsal.
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Chamber Choir Rebecca Thorne Primary Music room 7:30 – 8:30 Year 3 Orchestra Jeanette Teh Primary Forum 7:45 – 8:30 Semester 2 |
Middle School Orchestra Jeanette Teh The Basement 7:20 – 8:20
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Primary School Orchestra Hannah Herriman Primary Music Room 7:45 – 8:30 Middle Guitar Ensemble Don Candy The Basement 7:20 – 8:20
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Primary Chorale Rebecca Thorne Primary Music Room 7:45 – 8:30
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Middle School Band Anne Phillips Primary Music Room 3:30 – 4:30 Wind Band Jack Keady Rehearsal Room 3:30 – 5:00
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Guitar Ensemble Primary Don Candy Primary Music Room 3:15 – 4:00 |
Year 5 Band Anne Phillips Primary Music Room Will start Term 2 3:15 – 4:00
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Click on the link below for a full Primary Music calendar and rehearsal overview.