Dear Friends and Families,
Welcome to Week 5, Term 4.
This term feels like it is moving quickly having now passed the half way mark! There have been a lot of fantastic events and activities across the ELC and 3-6 with still more to come.
ELC
Last week for Kids in Care donations
14 November – Kindy 2023 Parent information night
16 November – Kindy 2023 Student orientation day
17 November – Year 2 Naturescape excursion
18 November – BACA, children in care collection – Parents are welcome to join us.
3-6
Uniting Care West Food Collection – please see the flyer below for items each class is collecting
Last Day of Term
On the last day of school, we were hoping to have a colour run for the ELC and 3-6 students. For this event to go ahead we need parent volunteers. If you can help, please contact reception.
Uniform and Wearable Devices
As we fast approach the end of the year, please be mindful that we still have the same uniform standards in place and limitations on students using wearable devices during the school day. We have seen an increase in students messaging each other and their families during school hours via wearable devices. This is disruptive to their and other students learning. Please support the school in ensuring that your child is adhering to the same school expectations as earlier in the year, by wearing the correct uniform and prohibiting the use of wearable devices during the school day.
Presentation Evening 2022
This is an evening of celebration for the year. Please join with the school community to celebrate all that has been achieved in 2022.
Class Placement 2023
As we prepare for 2023, we would like to take the opportunity to inform you of the process we use when placing students in their classes for next year. Please note that all teachers place students after examination of several factors which include:
- Social and emotional concerns
- Friendship preferences
- Academic ability
- Staff observations
Your child’s current class teachers construct their class lists in collaboration with their partner year group teacher(s), Learning Assistants and Specialist Teachers. Where possible, the teaching staff will provide experiences for students to interact across the classes to also observe student interactions with students not currently in their class.
Once the teachers have completed their class list recommendations, they are forwarded on to the Primary Leadership Team to be reviewed.
The process of creating class lists is done carefully and over a period of time. Please be assured that every decision we make is in the best interests of your child and understand that, while we recognise the uniqueness and preferences of each student, we will not guarantee a preferred placement. Please, can I encourage you to trust in the professionalism and dedication of our staff as they consider the many factors in placing your child in a particular class and not make requests for preferred class placements for your child.
You will be notified of your child’s teacher in January 2023 before they commence school on Monday 30 January 2023.
We understand that this is a busy period for families. Thank you for your time and effort in supporting the school in these events.
Wishing a wonderful week ahead.
Hannah Lockwood-Jones & Andrew Johnston
Primary Music Concert Thursday 24 November 6:45 School Theatre
The following Ensembles will be performing at the upcoming Primary Music Department Concert;
Primary Chorale, Chamber Choir, Year 3 and 6 String Duet, Primary School Orchestra, Middle School Orchestra, Primary Guitar Ensemble, The Minstrels and Middle School Band.
Tickets may be purchased for $10 through the following link.
https://events.humanitix.com/pmc22022
The concert should last for about 90 minutes.
Choral Festival
All primary children are involved in the annual Choral Festival on Monday 21 November in the School Theatre. Each class has learnt two songs in their music class, and they will be performing these for an adjudicator who will decide which class has performed them the best.
Parents are welcome to attend the year level sessions in the theatre.
Class competition
11.00 – 11.30 Year 3
11.30 – 12.00 Year 4
12.00 – 12.30 Year 5
12.30 – 1.00 Year 6
ELC
3-6
CHRISTMAS APPEAL
Your gift of non-perishable food this Christmas, will relieve the stress and worry for many families.
Join with Uniting WA and Food Bank to collect and deliver generous food hampers.
Ask your class teacher for the food item that has been allocated to your class and place in the collection bag provided.
All items should be delivered by Friday, November 25
CALLING FOR 2023 PARENT REPRESENTATIVES
- Social and Dad Rep positions to be filled by the end of 2022 school year
- Class Rep positions will be finalised at the start of 2023 once class allocations are known.
ELC TERM 4 MEAL
Kindy to Year 2
Tuesday, 29 November 2022
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 11 66 37.
Follow the instructions below to order:
Log in using your Quickcliq username and password.
Click blue ‘MEAL ORDER’ button.
Step 1 – select your child (PLEASE ENSURE ALL DETAILS ARE UP TO DATE, Health warning in your student profile should be completed if your child has any food allergies/ intolerances).
Step 2 – select date 29 November and then click on the pop-up dialogue box SPECIAL EVENT MENU.
Orders must be placed by the cut-off date of Thursday, 24 November at 7.30am – sorry we cannot accept late orders.
Step 3 – add to cart: click on the cross next to MEAL DEALS then tick the meal deal of your choice and then click blue ADD TO CART.
Step 4 – 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 the cost-effective option The other payment methods are credit card or PayPal, these require a minimum account credit of $20 and have a small fee attached. Please ensure you allow enough time for payments to reach your Quickcliq account.
Any queries regarding food please contact the school canteen on 9243 2434.
For any queries regarding ordering online please contact QuickCliQ on 1300 11 66 37 or email support@quickcliq.com.au.
** To cancel an order please contact the canteen direct on 9243 2434**
Wednesday, 30 November 2022
Cheese Pizza Roll
or
Bacon Cheese Pizza Roll
$8.00
4 pack sushi – gluten free
(teriyaki chicken or tuna or vegetable)
$9.00
All meals come with:
Juice Bomb Apple Raspberry
Freddo
Christmas cracker
(Please contact Canteen Manager if you require any information on ingredients etc 9243 2434)
ORDER ONLINE THROUGH QUICKCLIQ
ALL ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY THURSDAY, 24 NOVEMBER
NO OTHER FOOD AVAILABLE ON 30 NOVEMBER
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 11 66 37.
Follow the instructions below to order:
Log in using your Online Username and Password.
Click blue ‘MEAL ORDER’ button
Step 1 – select your child (PLEASE ENSURE ALL DETAILS ARE UP TO DATE)
Step 2 – select date 30 November 2022 and then click on the pop up dialogue box SPECIAL EVENT MENU.
Orders must be placed by the cut-off date of Thursday, 24 November at 7.30am – sorry no exceptions.
Step 3 – add to cart: click on the cross next to MEAL DEALS then tick the meal deal of your choice and then click blue 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.
Any queries regarding food please contact the school canteen on 9243 2434.
For any queries regarding ordering online please contact Quickcliq by phoning 1300 11 66 37 or email info@quickcliq.com.au.
Dear Parents,
ELC Nativity: Friday 25 November: 12noon and 2pm
Duncraig Theatre, 100 Doveridge Drive, Duncraig.
All ELC children from Kindy to Year 2 will be involved in both concerts. Doors to the Theatre will be opened 15 minutes prior to the performances.
Throughout this day all ELC Students will spend the day at the Duncraig Campus. Students will need to be dropped off at Cousins Hall by 8:30am and collected at 3pm. Parking will be available on Hamer Oval. More details will be sent closer to the day.
Tickets will be available from Monday 7 November at 8am. There is no charge for tickets.
Please book your tickets here: www.trybooking.com/CDSOD. Two tickets are allocated per family, and seating is unallocated. Please attend the session that you have booked for. If you need to change to a different session time, please contact the ELC Reception.
If you have any queries, or would like to go on a waiting list for additional tickets, please contact the ELC Reception on 9243 2481 or by email to adminelc@ststephens.wa.edu.au.
