The week ahead:
ELC
No events this week
3-6
Tuesday 15 October – NIPPSA Interschool Basketball Carnival (selected Year 5/6 students)
Thursday 17 October – SciTech Challenge (selected Year 6 students)
Thursday 17 October, 5:00pm – Synthesis Exhibition Opening Night
Monday 21 October, 2:30pm – 3S Assembly
Welcome to week 2 of term 4. It is incredible to think that there are only 7 ½ weeks left of school for the year and yet so much is happening in that time. Please keep an eye on the school calendar for all events from now until the end of the year.
Last week, the Year 6 students went away on their camp to the Kaadadjan Centre. They were blessed with wonderful weather and the camp was a huge success. Thank you to all who were involved in the planning and running of the camp, especially, the Year 6 staff.
MIX 94.5 Alphabucks
We are excited to announce that the school has been nominated to play the game, Alphabucks on Mix 94.5. One of our Year 6 students has been selected to do the quiz. The quiz will be live at 10am on Wednesday 16th October. If you are able, please tune in to see how we do.
Cards that Count
A reminder that orders are open until Wednesday 23rd 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.
Warm regards
Andrew Johnston & Hannah Lockwood-Jones
Music Notes
ELC Piano Recital
The ELC Forum was ringing with the sound of tinkling keys at the Piano Recital at the end of last term. Our year one and two pianists entertained families and tutors with their confident and joyful performances. ELC campus musicians are part of our Saint Stephen’s School Instrumental Music Tuition Program. Thank you to Anna Pollard and Christine Pitts-Hill for your dedication as ELC music tutors and the team effort in organising this enjoyable annual ELC recital event.
ELC Piano Tuition Applications for 2025
If you are interested in your year 1 or 2 child learning piano at school, you can use the link below to put in an application. All the information about Piano Lessons is on the application form.
Please use the link below.
https://ststephens.jotform.com/form/230857434607864
The most important points to note are:
- Instrumental Music Tutors are contracted by St Stephen’s School to provide lessons during school time on School premises. Lesson times may vary from week to week to ensure students are not absent from the same class each week.
- The student must have a Piano or Keyboard at home to practice on.
- The fee for individual student tuition in 2025 will be $1,560 (excludes instrument hire, maintenance, and insurance excess payments where applicable).
- Parents must communicate directly with Tutor to advise of any planned absences relating to School events such as excursions, camps, carnivals etc, at least one week ahead of the lesson.
- Parents must commit to supervising daily practice for approximately 15 minutes
- Classroom teachers and ELC music staff will be consulted about a child’s readiness for Piano lessons.
