Dear Community,

Happy Monday and welcome to a brand new week of learning. We hope you had a restful weekend.

Whether you’re a student, teacher, parent, or staff member, you are a vital part of our vibrant school family. Remember, our journey is more enjoyable when we walk it together, so let’s celebrate our shared experiences and foster an environment of kindness, respect, and cooperation.

Later this term, we have an exciting event planned to celebrate our students’ learning. Our talented students from Year 3 to Year 6 will be showcasing their musical talents during the evening. To ensure that everyone looks their best, we kindly ask that you have your best and brightest uniforms ready for this special occasion. There has been an increase in students wearing the incorrect uniform, such as jewellery, accessories and shoes. For more details on our uniform requirements, please consult the parent handbook, which is available for your reference online (insert below), to ensure that your child is wearing the correct uniform each day.

WEEK AHEAD

ELC

1 November, 4-5pm – Parent Information Session: Year 7 Gifted & Talented Program (Primary Village)

3 November – PP Pirate Day & Camp Experience

3 November – ELC Assembly

3-6

30 October – Piano Recital – Piano Students Years 3-12

31 October, 8.45 – 10am – Year 7 2024 Music Students Meet & Greet (current year 6 students)

1 November, 4-5pm – Parent Information Session: Year 7 Gifted & Talented Program (Primary Village)

3 November – Year 3 Camp Day and Scitech excursion

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead.

Hannah Lockwood-Jones & Andrew Johnston

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Invitation: Parent Information Session: Year 7 Gifted & Talented Program

Dear Primary parents/guardians,

If you believe that your child may be academically Gifted, or if you are simply curious about Gifted and Talented opportunities at our school, then please join us for a general information session regarding the St Stephen’s Year 7 Gifted and Talented Program, one of the School’s many academic Enrichment opportunities available in the Secondary school.

When: Wednesday 1st November, 2023 from 4pm-5pm

Where: the Primary Village

Who: all parents and teachers are most welcome

Context: At St Stephen’s School, we passionately believe that all children have gifts and talents and so the School offers a wide variety of Enrichment opportunities for all our students. One such Enrichment opportunity is the Gifted and Talented Program (GAT), which is an invitation-only academic program.

What is Gifted and Talented (GAT) Education?

In Education, “Giftedness [is defined as] potential that is distinctly above average in one or more domains of ability and talent refers to performance that is distinctly above average in one or more fields … to a degree that places an individual at least among the top 10% of his or her age peers” (Francoys Gagne, 1999).

How are GAT students identified & selected?

At St Stephen’s School, the Year 7 students, who are invited into the Gifted and Talented Program are identified and selected by an external consultant, in consultation with the GAT Specialist, Mrs Catherine Riddle. Selection is based primarily on objective data; with subjective input from teachers and parents also considered.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

Catherine Riddle.

Gifted and Talented Specialist.

CHRISTMAS MARKETS ARE THIS SATURDAY!

Purchase your activity passes and raffle tickets here:

https://events.humanitix.com/cm2023

Signup as a Volunteer here:

https://signup.com/go/rgSgyqv

Signup to make something for our Bake Sale here:

https://signup.com/go/KWPPUVk

Welcome to Week 3,

Our school is always a fantastic place to be during Synthesis week, as we are able to see the incredible art work produced by our students at St Stephen’s. We are tremendously grateful to our passionate and committed staff who are able to work with the children and unlock their talent, but, more importantly, we are able to celebrate the wonderful work produced by the students. If you haven’t had a chance to see the exhibition in the Primary Village and Cousins Hall, please come before it closes on Wednesday afternoon.

This week also brings a lot of excitement, particularly on Friday as it is our Orientation Day. This is where the students will experience moving to the next year to get a glimpse of what life is like in the year above. For most year groups, the day is reasonably straight forward. However, for the Year 2 students, you will be able to start the day over in the 3-6 space, before being walked back later that morning. It promises to be an exciting day as we welcome some new families to the school.

WEEK AHEAD:

23-25 October – Synthesis Exhibition, Cousins Hall and Primary Village

ELC

27 October – Orientation Day

27 October – Primary Disco

3-6

27 October – Orientation Day

27 October – Assembly 5S

27 October – Primary Disco

Wishing you a wonderful week,

Andrew Johnston and Hannah Lockwood-Jones

This term, we are delivering a new community football program offering called Superkick, which targets participants in Year 2 and 3.

We would love for you to be able to assist us by promoting this exciting new program!

Ways that you can help:

• Promote flyer via your school newsletter
• Promote via your parent communications app (e.g. ConnectNOW)
• Promote via your P&C Facebook group
• Promote via any other communication methods with your Year 2/3 parent group (e.g. Y2/3 parent Facebook group)
• See attached flyer and social tiles to assist with promotion.

We appreciate all your support in assisting us promote Superkick through your school!

Duncraig Christmas Markets

The wonderful parents in Duncraig Primary have been very busy organising an amazing family afternoon out for Saturday the 4^th of November. The Christmas Markets will include artisan stalls to buy goodies from, food trucks, live music, kid’s activities, and a stack more! You can pre-purchase raffle tickets or a $5 kids activity pass which gets them unlimited access to face painting, go karts, cuddly animal farm and so much more! We can’t wait to see you there.

Christmas Markets – Less than Two Weeks Away!

The Christmas Markets are just around the corner, and the excitement is building! Here’s how you can make the most of this festive event:

Skip the Line: Secure your activity passes and raffle tickets now to avoid waiting in line on the day.

Click this link to purchase yours: https://events.humanitix.com/cm2023

Get in on the Excitement: To guarantee a safe, smooth, and seamless event, sign up to volunteer for just one hour on the day and in return, receive free activity passes for your children to enjoy!
Click this link to sign up as a Volunteer: https://signup.com/go/rgSgyqv

Whip Up Christmas Cheer: Unable to volunteer but still want to help? We invite you to contribute your baked goods to our Christmas Markets Bake Sale and delight our wonderful community with your delicious treats.

Click this link to sign up for our Bake Sale: https://signup.com/go/KWPPUVk

Pre-Primary – Year 12 ‘Synthesis’ Art Exhibition

Week Ahead

ELC

Thursday 19 Oct 5pm – Synthesis Exhibition Opening Night

Friday 20 Oct – Assembly – KGL

Friday 20 Oct – Kindy Farmer Mick Incursion

Friday 20 Oct – Wednesday 25 Oct – Synthesis Exhibition, Primary Village & Cousins Hall

Saturday 21 Oct 6pm – Salt and Pepper Social – Sandalford Winery

3-6

Thursday 19 Oct – SciTech Challenge Day (selected Year 6 students)

Thursday 19 Oct 5pm – Synthesis Exhibition Opening Night

Friday 20 Oct – NIPSSA Interschool Basketball

Friday 20 Oct – Wednesday 25 Oct – Synthesis Exhibition, Primary Village & Cousins Hall

Saturday 21 Oct 6pm – Salt and Pepper Social – Sandalford Winery

Resource Lists

As we prepare for 2024, the Resource Lists for next year are now available. You can find additional information about these lists below. To access the St Stephen’s Duncraig list, please visit www.campion.com.au and use the following code: DFFT.

Primary Disco

This term, we are thrilled to announce the Primary Disco. A special thank you goes to Dee Crowther, Lynne Aubrey, and Melinda Shreeve for their outstanding work in organizing this event. This year, we’ve introduced a QR code on the poster (see below) for convenient online ticketing access. We’re eagerly anticipating this event, which brings so much joy to our students.

Synthesis Art Exhibition

Don’t miss the Synthesis Exhibition Opening Night this Thursday! Doors open at 5 pm in the Primary Village, followed by the foyer exhibition and awards ceremony in the Theatre at 5:30 pm. We look forward to welcoming you as we explore the fantastic creations by our ELC and 3-6 students. See you there!

Blessings,

Hannah Lockwood-Jones & Andrew Johnston

2024 Resource Lists

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A message from the school nurse

 We wish to inform you that head lice have been found within Year 5.

To assist in limiting the spread, can you please check your child’s hair tonight and treat if necessary.

For more information on how to treat head lice please go to the Department of Health’s website at;

www.healthywa.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Head-lice

As part of our Service Learning program, we partner with a range of groups who support people living with disability, such as Rocky Bay and Wheelchairs for Kids. We have partnered with Activ to provide our community with a unique offer that will see $15 from every Dream Life Lottery ticket sold using our special codeword to go to St Stephen’s School. Tickets are $50 and you have a 1 in 70,000 chance to win! Simply head to dreamlifelottery.com.au and enter the codeword STEPHENS at the checkout for you chance to win a million dollars, raise funds for Activ and support the St Stephen’s School Foundation!

Pre-Primary – Year 12 ‘Synthesis’ Art Exhibition Opening – Thursday October 19^th

Come and see some amazing artworks produced by our creative students over the year! All students from Pre-Primary to Year 6 will have a piece of work in the exhibition, which is in the Primary School Village and High School foyer.

 The exhibition opening will be held at 5pm on Thursday October 19^th

Exciting News: Christmas Markets Coming Soon! 
Get ready to kickstart the festive season with our much-anticipated Christmas Markets on Saturday, 4 November 2023, from 3:00 PM to 7:00PM. Here’s how you can be involved:

Calling all Stallholders: Do you have unique crafts, delicious treats, or quality products to sell? We invite you to be a part of our Christmas Markets. Apply to host one of our 20 market stalls and showcase your business and talents to our wonderful community.
Click this link to complete a Stallholder Application Form: https://form.jotform.com/232399123355054

Whip Up Christmas Cheer: Do you have delectable treats to share? We invite you to contribute your baked goods to our Christmas Markets Bake Sale and delight our wonderful community with your delicious creations. Click the link below to sign up:
Click this link to sign up for our Bake Sale: https://signup.com/go/KWPPUVk

Get in on the Excitement: To guarantee a safe, smooth, and seamless event, sign up to volunteer for just one hour on the day and in return, receive free activity passes for your children to enjoy!
Click this link to sign up as a Volunteer: https://signup.com/go/rgSgyqv

Mark your calendars, invite your friends and family, and join us for an evening of festive fun, delicious treats, and holiday cheer!

Welcome back to the start of Term 4. We hope you all had a great 2 week break and your children are ready to return for the final term of the year.

As ever, it promises to be a term full of engaging learning and events and we hope your children will find it very prosperous.

Events:

Term 4 is often full of interesting and exciting events and this term is no exception with events such as the Christmas Markets, Salt and Pepper Dinner and the school disco, to name a few. We will do our best to keep you informed through the blogs, but please keep a close eye on the school calendar to stay on top of the dates and times of the events across the term.

ELC – Before and After School play

During the time before and after school we have had several injuries when the children are playing sports. Can we ask that there are no ball sports before or after school please. The students don’t usually play ball sports in this area of the school during the school day.

Join the team at Grow Medical Group and the eczema Nurse Practitioner from Perth Children’s Hospital Dermatology Department to discuss the symptoms and causes of eczema in children. We provide extensive information on the pathological process and various treatment options as well as maintenance programs. A sample bag of products and information will be given to each attendee. Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided.

 Please follow the link below for more information & to reserve your FREE tickets:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/717602517447?aff=oddtdtcreator

Exciting News: Christmas Markets Coming Soon! 
Get ready to kickstart the festive season with our much-anticipated Christmas Markets on Saturday, 4 November 2023, from 3:00 PM to 7:00PM. Here’s how you can be involved:

Calling all Stallholders: Do you have unique crafts, delicious treats, or quality products to sell? We invite you to be a part of our Christmas Markets. Apply to host one of our 20 market stalls and showcase your business and talents to our wonderful community.
Click this link to complete a Stallholder Application Form: https://form.jotform.com/232399123355054

Whip Up Christmas Cheer: Do you have delectable treats to share? We invite you to contribute your baked goods to our Christmas Markets Bake Sale and delight our wonderful community with your delicious creations. Click the link below to sign up:
Click this link to sign up for our Bake Sale: https://signup.com/go/KWPPUVk

Get in on the Excitement: To guarantee a safe, smooth, and seamless event, sign up to volunteer for just one hour on the day and in return, receive free activity passes for your children to enjoy!
Click this link to sign up as a Volunteer: https://signup.com/go/rgSgyqv

Mark your calendars, invite your friends and family, and join us for an evening of festive fun, delicious treats, and holiday cheer!