Good Afternoon,
We are in full swing all across the primary school at the moment but in all the busyness for the term, it is always great to be able to stop, reflect upon the weeks that have gone and become excited for the amazing things we have to look forward to.
The situation with covid continues to dominate our attention and whenever there are new announcements, we need to take time to consider the implications that it may have on the day to day routines of the school. Please know that we will continue to share all updates and changes with you as they occur and rest assured, the safety and wellbeing of the staff and students in school will remain our highest priority.
Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
Last week, our year six students, and staff enjoyed the surfing lessons over at Trigg beach. The students were a credit to our school and to you both in the behaviour and enthusiasm. This week, our year five students will start their lessons. For some this may be the first time they have surfed and we look forward to seeing them embracing the challenge in the same manner.
Equally, to continue the aquatic theme for this blog, our kindy students have been really enjoying the water play options on these hot, sunny days.
We hope you enjoy the rest of the week. Please catch up with your child’s class blog this Friday to see what has been happening in class and any essential information that may be needed for the coming week.
Kind regards
Andrew Johnston & Hannah Lockwood-Jones
Deputy Principals
Summer sport finished? Want to keep fit? Need a fun, family friendly way to exercise?
Parkrun is for you!
Parkrun is a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5km community event held every Saturday at 8am.
You can walk, jog, run or even volunteer. Finishing times vary between 17 mins and 1 hour so there’s a good pace for everyone!
Various location around Perth (and the world!) but there are a few school families who attend Carine Glades Parkrun. Kids under 11 years old earn a t-shirt after their 10th run.
Sign up for your barcode by visiting their website: https://www.parkrun.com.au/carineglades/
Great training for the school cross country in Term 2!
2022 Inter House Swimming Carnival – UPDATED
Our swimming carnival scheduled for Friday 11 March at Arena Joondalup has now been cancelled due to COVID restrictions. We now have a confirmed booking with Craigie Leisure Centre for use of their 8 lane outdoor pool on FRIDAY 25 MARCH. At this stage, the use of the outdoor pool will allow us to comply with government regulations. However, as everyone is aware, government regulations regarding COVID are constantly evolving and it is possible that this alternative may also be restricted. Unfortunately, even if the carnival is allowed to continue in the outdoor pool, parent attendance will not be allowed. We are hopeful though that some concessions can be made as the functioning of the event relies on parent assistance.
Any students that are yet to submit their nomination form, please do so.
Some information on the first document below is redundant due to our change of circumstance.
Link 1 – Information document – https://ststephensschool-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/daniel_parker_ststephens_wa_edu_au/EcxVA2tPk7hMnEyAfRT8IbUBruVYpB2vY1hZ3krJqhp8tw?e=XGRh05
Link 2 – Nomination form – https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ZganugKCHEaceIPHdcQG2pbM9VjJwMlJgh5EYEB9raRUNVU3SUpGSVJLMlZJOFJRN1BTWTRTVUVTMy4u
*if the links do not work then please copy and paste the link into the URL bar
Information from Marmion Dental Therapy Centre
Children commencing Pre Primary or who are new to this school will be receiving enrolment forms for the School Dental Service.
This is a free dental service to all school age children from Pre Primary to Year 11.
The School Dental Clinic that serves our school is located at Marmion Primary School, 7 Cliverton Court, Marmion. It operates during school hours only, as well as some school holidays.
If you wish to enrol your child please return the completed forms either directly to Marmion Dental Therapy Centre or to your child’s school office.
We can be contacted on 94471275 if you have any questions.
Kind regards,
Gemma & Callie
Marmion Dental Therapy Centre |Dental Health Services
North Metropolitan Health Service
Mental Health, Public Health and Dental Services
c/o Marmion PS, 7 Cliverton Court, Marmion 6020
T: (08) 94471275
E: MarmionDTC@dental.health.wa,gov.au
Hi Parents,
Your invited to pray!
Every Tuesday morning between 8:45am-9:30am our SSS Parent Prayer group is on and all parents are welcome! We are meeting outside due to COVID restrictions.
This is a great time to meet other parents, have a coffee and pray for our kids and school.
Younger siblings are welcome to come along (we have toys and books available) and you can come straight from Kindy drop at 9.
WHERE: ELC Staff Room
WHEN: 8:45am-9:30am
Please note: if you have any prayer requests and are unable to make it each week, please place them in the prayer box at the ELC reception and we will pray for you.
We look forward to meeting you and praying together for the year ahead!
St Stephen’s Primary – World’s Greatest Shave 2022
There are many worthwhile causes to support throughout the year and this is one that I would like to draw attention to. In 2014, my then three year old daughter was diagnosed with Leukaemia. Thanks to a privileged medical system and God’s mercy, my daughter is now fit and well. She is in her sixth year since treatment finished and her recovery has been very positive.
Throughout that treatment period and even beyond, the support for families dealing with blood cancers has been amazing. Fundraising initiatives like the Greatest Shave helped our family through a difficult time of our lives. We are extremely grateful to all of the selfless people who have generously given to this cause.
To further the cause, I would like to support the World’s Greatest Shave at St Stephen’s School. For those interested in supporting this fundraising effort, these are the details…
- Our Greatest Shave Day will be held on Friday 8 April(last day of term 1)
- Participating on the day can be done in the following ways
- Register online with parent permission (parents please email me at daniel.parker@ststephens.w.aedu.au to express consent), fundraise and then have hair shaved or cut (you must be registered and have sent in parental permission and fundraised to do the shave or cut)(some students like to participate by cutting off their pony tail)
- Don’t register online, but still colour your hair at home or wear a wig and then bring a donation on the day
- Students/staff/parents can support by giving online or registering as a participant at the link below
https://secure.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/registrant/TeamFundraisingPage.aspx?TeamID=135432
*Under the red box saying “donate our team”, in little text it says “or sign up and join our team” – click on that to join.
I am fully aware that there are many worthwhile causes to support, so please do not feel any obligation to give to this fundraising, but of course we welcome it if you are willing and able.
Mr Daniel Parker – Primary PE Specialist at St Stephen’s Duncraig
