It is great to be back in the swing of things this week as we begin week 2. It always amazes me how quickly the routines go back to normal once the students return.
This week looks like it is going to start off being quite wet with a large amount of rain forecast for most of this week so please take care whatever you are doing. Please also be assured that during periods of heavy rain we will continue to provide the students with indoor alternatives during recess and lunch.
Our new Year 6 captains kicked off their semester as the primary leaders today with a fantastic worship. Please remember that you are more than welcome to attend worship if you are able. Worship take place every Monday morning from 8:45 for Years 3-6. In the Worship/Assemblies take place on a Friday morning. Please see you class blog for when your children are involved.
Please see below the key events for the next 2 weeks
Monday 1.8.22
Tuesday 2.8.22 – Y3&4 Digital Learning Journey for students and parents
Wednesday 3.8.22 – Rookie Debating Grand Final
Thursday 4.8.22 – Australian Maths Competition
Friday 5.8.22 – ELC Assembly Class 1E
Monday 8.8.22
Tuesday 9.8.22
Wednesday 10.8.22
Thursday 11.8.22
Friday 12.8.22 – State Cross Country
- LEC Assembly PPB
Kind Regards
Andrew Johnston and Hannah Lockwood-Jones
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Basketball – Free Clinics After School – FULL
Unfortunately the maximum number of 30 students has been reached. I can see by the response that basketball is very popular. If funding is granted next term, then I will organize another basketball clinic for the students that missed out.
The students that have received a position for the basketball are in the table below. The first session begins on Tuesday 2 August, 3:15p to 4p, Primary basketball courts.
In Term 3, all students from year 3 to 6 will participate in our Inter House Athletics Carnival. The carnival is held over two days.
Tuesday 30 August – jumps, throws, 800m
Friday 2 September – sprints, team games
In preparation for the carnival and as a supplement to the Physical Education lessons, all students are welcome to attend the following training sessions. You do not need to notify me of your attendance.
- Sprint training with Mrs Sharon Baird – 8am on Primary Oval – four sessions – Tuesday 2 August, Tuesday 9 August, Tuesday 16 August, Tuesday 23 August
- Long Jump, Shot Put, Turbo Javelin with Mr Daniel Parker and Mr Mark Fitzgerald(parent help would be welcomed if you are available) – 7:45am on Hamer Oval – three sessions – Friday 12 August, Friday 19 August, Friday 26 August
BEFORE SCHOOL TENNIS SESSIONS
Floorball – ONLY YEAR 6 – free sessions after school
I would like to offer floorball sessions to year 6 students after school on Thursdays this term. The sessions will begin at 3:20pm and finish at 4:20pm and are held in the high school gym. Students meet outside the primary office at the end of the school day and are then escorted up to the gym. The students play rotational games of floorball over the one hour period. What is floorball? – it’s like ice hockey without the skating and physicality and using a whiffle ball instead of a puck. The first session will begin on Thursday 18 August and will continue to the end of term. There will not be a session on Thursday 1 September due to athletics carnival the next day. Priority will be given to the first 15 responses. If we do not get enough numbers through year 6, then the offer will be extended to the year 5s.
Bike Education – Year 5 and 6 ONLY – early warning for term 4
Dear Year 5 and 6 Parents
In weeks 2 and 3 of term 4(week of 17 Oct and 24 Oct), Year 5 and 6 students will participate in Bike Education lessons.
For Year 6 students, the lessons will serve as preparation for a potential end of year excursion.
Year 5 and 6 students will participate in Bike Education lessons at school during their PE classes.
The lesson dates and times are as follows:
5M – Tue 18 Oct: 11a-12:20p, Tue 25 Oct: 11a-12:20p
5L – Wed 19 Oct: 9:20a-10:40a, Wed 26 Oct: 9:20a-10:40a
5R – Thurs 20 Oct: 9:20a-10:40a, Thurs 27 Oct: 9:20a-10:40a
6L – Mon 17 Oct: 1:40p-3p, Mon 24 Oct: 1:40p-3p
6O – Tue 18 Oct: 8:40a-10a, Tue 25 Oct: 8:40a-10a
6F – Tue 18 Oct: 1:40p-3p, Tue 25 Oct: 1:40p-3p
Students will need a bike and helmet for these lessons. Please note that I am not suggesting that a bike needs to be purchased, simply, students will need access to a functional bike for those lessons. If you choose to purchase, the Stirling Tip is a fantastic place to pick up an absolute bargain.
My reasons for notice…
- Students will need access to a functional bike, that will need to be brought to school for the two lessons. I would prefer that all bikes be taken home at the end of each day, however I realise that this will not always be possible and attempts will be made to try and accommodate students unable to take their bikes home. The lessons at school will at times be on a hard surface and other times on grass or sand, so a mountain bike or bmx would be preferable, however not a necessity.
- Students who are not competent on a bike, or are not able to display endurance on the bike during the lessons, may struggle to fully participate. If your child is not yet competent on their bike, please take the time available to prepare them for a significant ride as it is not my wish that any student misses out. Please note that this is also an aspect of PE that I assess on.
Please let me know at daniel.parker@ststephens.wa.edu.au if you have any questions or concerns.
2022 Inter House Athletics Carnival
Tuesday 30 August – jumps, throws, 800m
Friday 2 September – sprints, team games
Parents, even though it’s still a fair way off, can you please read below in preparation for the two day carnival.
1. 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.
2. please notify me at daniel.parker@ststephens.wa.edu.au if your child is unable to participate on the Friday sprints and team games day. Soon I will be 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.
Music Notes
Interhouse Music Festival
The Interhouse Music Festival will be taking place this term on Wednesday 24 August (Week 5). Students are encouraged to perform as soloists and in small groups for an adjudicator. Points are awarded to contribute to the winning house for 2022.
Entry forms are available through the link below or from the front office and music department.
All entry forms are due in by 3:30pm Wednesday 17 August in the Primary Office.
Semester 2 Music Calendar
Below is a link to an overview of ensembles and their rehearsal times and important dates for this semester.
Any students interested in singing are welcome to join Primary Chorale (ELC – year 4) or Chamber Choir (Year 5 and 6) in second semester. Come along to the first rehearsal this semester to give it a try.
