Last week felt like we had well and truly got into the swing of the year and it was really great seeing the students all settled and really engaged in their learning across all year groups.

In some year groups, we did see several students who were unwell and either took time away from school or ended up going home at some point. We would like to encourage all of you to stay at home if you are unwell, not only to ensure that you can get better quickly but also to avoid others becoming unwell too. We know coming to school is important, but being well and staying safe always comes first.

Below is a list of the things that are going on throughout this week, but we would also like to notify you that the parent / teacher interview slots are open so you are able to book a time to talk with your child’s teacher about how they are settling into the year and discuss opportunities and targets for them moving forward.

Week ahead:

ELC

21 February – K-2 Music Incursion, ‘Walking in the Wilderness’

24 February – Kindy Picnic & Rainbow Day

24 February – 2K Assembly

3-6

21 February – Musica Viva Concert

ELC – Pre Primary playground

Our Pre Primary and Kindy parents will be aware that the fencing surrounding our new playground has come down. All parents are able to use the Pre Primary gate to enter the school now that the fencing has been removed. In place of the fencing,  tape has been set up to cordon off the area. The playground is very close to opening but have some final elements that need to be added and completed. We kindly ask that you do not let your children play on the playground before and after school whilst further work is carried out. Thank you for your continued support.

ELC – Footwear labels

At the ELC the students have the opportunity to take their shoes off. It is beneficial for them to play in water creek, walk and run barefooted, feeling and navigating different terrains.

Whilst we love the children taking their shoes off, occasionally we miss place our shoes! To assist us in ensuring that the right shoes and socks go home with the right owner, can you please ensure that you label both shoes and socks.

Many thanks for all your support on behalf of the ELC staff.

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day

In recent years, we have received some feedback from you regarding these events. The main concerns raised have been relating to the time of day these events run, and the challenge parents have attending 2 events if they have children in both ELC and 3-6.

After careful consideration and in alignment with our Carramar campus, we have made some adjustments to the way we celebrate our special celebration days. Firstly, we will aim to rotate the times of these events each year. This year’s event will take place in the morning and next years in the afternoon. The second change is that we will no longer hold two events at both the ELC and 3-6. We will continue to acknowledge these events/celebrations with all students participating in activities in their class. There will be one community event for ELC families at the ELC. At 3-6, a class will acknowledge these celebrations in their assembly.

Further information around upcoming events and activities will be posted on the class and Primary blogs.

Blessings,

Andrew Johnston and Hannah Lockwood-Jones

PARENT / TEACHER INTERVIEWS 2023  

Monday 27 February – Thursday 2 March

This is an opportunity for students, parents and teachers (Pre-Primary to Year 6) to meet in person or via TEAMS and discuss how 2023 has commenced. Appointments are in 10 minute intervals. Online interviews will be conducted utilising your child’s Teams account.

The Parent Portal can be accessed using the following URL: https://portal.ststephens.wa.edu.au/ Under Plan the Term > click on Interview Bookings > then Login to EdInfo to book an interview. Once in EdInfo, click on the Interviews tab and select your preferred time with the teacher.

Booking sessions open on Friday 17 February at 4pm and close on Sunday 26 February at 4pm.

Parents, to log into the Parent portal, use your parent username (e.g.12345@parent.ststephens.wa.edu.au) and parent password.

If you need to reset/modify your password, please go to https://password.ststephens.wa.edu.au. If you require further assistance, please contact the ICT Parent helpdesk at: https://help.ststephens.wa.edu.au/ or phone 9243 2160.

Kind regards,

Hannah Lockwood-Jones & Andrew Johnston

 

Parent Interviews Week 5 Feb 2023 (PP – 6)