Dear Parents and Care Givers,
In Years 3-6 last week, we had a wonderfully successful Interhouse Music Festival which saw over 100 students demonstrate their musical talents through voice and instrument. Thank you so much to Mrs Thorne and Mrs Elek for organising the whole day. Also, congratulations to Alethea who won the 3-6 portion of the event.
In our Worship and Social/Emotional Learning lessons, we are looking closely at the idea of self-control. Mr Steven is encouraging all of our students to use a traffic light system of “Stop, Think, Act” when they find themselves in situations that cause them to be ‘shaken up’. Feel free to use this same communication with your children at home.
Here is a short summary of some of the events that are taking place this week across the ELC and 3-6.
Tuesday
Interhouse Athletics Carnival – jumps and throws
ELC Piano Recital
Wednesday
ELC tour morning
IPAD parent information evening Year 5 2021
Thursday
Interhouse Athletics Carnival – sprints and games
Friday
Choir Assembly ELC
3F Assembly
Year 1 camp
DROP OFF TIMES
This is just a timely reminder to please drop off and collect your children at suitable times. In the different parts of the Primary School, staff are on duty at slightly different times, supervising the students. Please familiarise yourselves with the relevant information below.
ELC
There are no staff on duty before 8:15am.
Please note that OSH Club is available for all Primary students at the ELC, for before school and after school care. Their website is www.oshclub.com.au
YEARS 3-6
There are no staff on duty before 8:10am. Students who arrive between 8am and 8:10am may sit quietly in the Library. If at all possible, we would appreciate students arriving at school after 8:10am as we are unable to offer supervision until then. In the afternoon, staff are on duty from 3:10pm – 3:30pm. To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our children, we ask that students are collected before 3:30, or that parents are present after 3:30pm to provide supervision.
Thank you for your kind consideration in this regard.
Kind regards,
Hannah Lockwood-Jones and Jarrod Heglund
TAKE A LOOK AROUND
Do you know anyone who might like to join the St Stephen’s School community? Our wonderful ELC is hosting a Spring morning tour next week, Wednesday September 9 from 9.30-11am where families can take a look around at all we have to offer, chat to staff and see what a hive of activity the Centre is for all of our little people. There are still a few spots available for our Kindy class in 2021.
Spread the word and direct those interested to register to attend on the School website.
Year 2 Choir and Primary Chorale Music Assembly
Friday 11 September ELC
Year 2 parents are welcome to attend the assembly this Friday to hear the combined efforts of year 2 choir and Primary Chorale. The children are sounding wonderful and are looking forward to sharing their music with you.
Book Fair
Please note that the Upper Primary School (3 – 6) will be having their Scholastic Book Fair in the week beginning 7 September.
2020 Inter House Athletics Carnival
Tuesday 8 September – jumps, throws, 800m
Thursday 10 September – sprints, team games
Parents can you please read below in preparation for the two day carnival.
URGENT – greater numbers needed due to fewer high school helpers available – please notify me at daniel.parker@ststephens.wa.edu.au if you are able to help with the Tuesday jumps and throws. Help would simply involve measuring with the aid of high school students and a class teacher. There are two sessions – session 1 from 8:35am to 10:40am and session 2 from 11am to 1pm. You can volunteer for one session or both sessions. It will be possible for you to disappear for a moment so that you can witness your child’s efforts in another event.
Please notify me at daniel.parker@ststephens.wa.edu.au if your child is unable to participate on the Thursday sprints and team games day. I am currently trying to create the program and it will save me significant time if I am made aware of any students that will not be participating. Bearing in mind that this is a compulsory event.
*further information will be released once the program is completed
Daniel Parker
Physical Education Specialist
ELC
END of TERM MEAL DEAL
KINDY TO YEAR 2
Tuesday September 22
4-piece GF Sushi ($8.00)
(Teriyaki chicken/Tuna/Vegetable – choose one)
Or
Mrs Mac 110g Snack Pie + Sauce ($7.00)
plus
Apple Raspberry Juice Bomb
plus
Choc Chip Cookie x 2
Gluten Free Option (for students with gluten allergy only):
Gluten Free Macaroni Cheese ($8.00)
Apple Raspberry Juice Bomb
Gluten Free Biscuit x2
Order online using QuickCliq
All orders must be placed by Friday 11 September 2020
SORRY NO LATE ORDERS
(no other food available for order on 22 September)
Order must be placed through Quickcliq, if you haven’t already registered please do so at www.quickcliq.com.au. If you need help registering please contact Quickcliq on 1300 116 637.
Follow the instructions below to order:
Log in using your Online Username and Password.
Click green ‘MEAL ORDER’ button
Step 1 – select your child (PLEASE ENSURE ALL DETAILS ARE UP-TO-DATE)
Step 2 – select date 22 September 2020 and then click on the pop-up dialogue box SPECIAL EVENT MENU.
Step 3 – add to cart: click on the green cross next to MEAL DEAL then tick the meal deal of your choice and then click green ADD TO CART.
Step 4 – should be completed if your child has any health warnings/food allergies/ intolerances
Don’t forget to click ‘PAY AND PLACE ORDER’ before leaving the page. You will receive a confirmation email or you can click the Active orders tab on the homepage to check your order is pending.
Payment by direct deposit is a free option and it allows you to pay the exact amount. The other payment methods are credit card or PayPal, which require a minimum account credit of $20 and have a small fee attached. Please ensure you allow enough time for payments to reach your online account.
Orders must be placed by the cut-off date of Friday, 11 September at 1pm – sorry no exceptions. NO OTHER FOOD WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ORDER FROM THE CANTEEN ON 22 SEPTEMBER.
Any queries regarding food please contact the school canteen direct on 9243 2434.
For any queries regarding ordering online please contact Quickcliq Canteen by phoning 1300 484 888 or email info@quickcliq.com.au.
Richard Hayes, our barista, and his coffee van “Cuppa Time”, will be stationed in the disabled bay in the Primary Staff Parking area. When dropping off your children, come along and buy your morning fix on:
Tuesday 15th September
Tuesday 20th October
Tuesday 10th November
Tuesday 8th December
Milk selections are full cream, lite, lactose free, almond and soy.
Non-uniform day – Monday 21 Sept funds raised go to The Falconers & Mon Parker
Please bring in a gold coin donation to assist with their mission work
The Falconer family currently live in rural Mozambique where they serve the local people with everything from fixing things, to health care. Originally with IT and occupational therapy backgrounds, Scott and Bek and their four children, Levi, Josiah, Katelyn and Eliana live amongst the locals and give their time and energy to serving and assisting them to find identity, purpose, hope and freedom in life through God. They are interested in justice and empowering others to be change agents in their community.
Mon Parker, a midwife working with under privileged people in Myanmar (Burma). Mon is an Aussie midwife, specialising in the delivery and care of infants along with healthcare for their mums and the local community.
Her work is largely about seeking to improve medical services for the community and establishing reliable and accessible clinics with supportive, teaching, diagnosing and referring. It’s also about building relationships with these communities and having an enormous amount of fun sharing God’s love and Gospel with the people.
https://www.sustainmyanmar.org/
