Week Ahead

 

ELC

29 November, 9.15-10.30am – Pre-Kindy end of year picnic – Mawson Park

29 November, 2-3pm – Pre-Kindy 2024 Orientation

1 December – Worship

1 December, 6.45pm – Presentation Night

 

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1 December, 2.30pm – Assembly – 2024 House Captains Announced

1 December, 6.45pm – Presentation Night

 

Firstly, congratulations to the students who took part in the ELC nativity. It was a wonderful performance and really helped us get into the Christmas spirit. Thank you to you all for supporting your children with lines, songs and costumes.

As we begin the final full week of the year, there is a lot of excitement with the final events over this week and next. None more so than our Primary Presentation Night on Friday. Please see below for details of the event.

 

Date: Friday 1 December 2023

Location:  Carramar Sports Centre, 50 St Stephens Crescent, Tapping

Start Time: 6.45pm.

Time students need to be seated: 6.20pm

 

For those families who are new to the school and might be unfamiliar with the format of the evening, this is a wonderful time of celebration of our students. Throughout the evening, staff acknowledge academic excellence, academic endeavour and exceptional citizenship among each year group. Students will also be performing choral items that they have been learning.  It is expected that all students attend from Years 3-6 and awardees from Years 1-2, however, should circumstances arise and this is not possible, please advise your child’s teacher and administration.

 

On the night, please ensure that you arrive at Carramar in time to get the students into the Centre and seated by 6.20pm at the latest. Reserved seating is allocated near the front of stage for our Year 1 and 2 awardees and their parents .  All year 3 and 4 student are to proceed directly to the choir risers. We will start promptly at 6.45pm and should conclude by 7.45pm.

 

No printed tickets are required for this event, however, please make a booking to ensure adequate seating is provided – https://events.humanitix.com/dppe2023

 

We look forward to you joining us for this evening of celebration.

 

Andrew Johnston and Hannah Lockwood-Jones

Dental screening will take place on Tuesday 28 November for the Pre Primary, Year 1, Year 3, Year 4 and Year 6 students.  Only children enrolled in the School Dental Service will be screened. It is a quick growth and development check to look for any obvious concerns and is not a full dental examination.  If you have any queries please contact Marmion Dental Therapy on 9447 1275.

 

 

 

SSS Gifted & Talented Program: Parent Information Resource

Dear Primary parents/guardians,

Following our Parent Information Session, please find below the link to the Powerpoint resource presented by the School’s GAT Specialist, Catherine Riddle.

Please click on this link: GAT Parent Info Session final.pptx

Synopsis:

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.

2024 School fee payment options

Dear Parents/ Guardians,

In 2024, similar to 2023, Parents / Guardians will not be required to re-select a preferred payment method and frequency at the start of the school year.

The payment method (direct debit, or credit card, or BPAY) and frequency of payment (weekly, fortnightly, monthly, two or three or four instalments or annual upfront) that you had in place in 2023 will continue automatically in 2024.

The dates to note for payments (based on frequency) next year are:

1 upfront payment due on 29 January 2024 (2% discount); or

43 weekly payments starting on Monday 29 January 2024; or

22 fortnightly payments starting on Monday 29 January 2024; or

22 fortnightly payments starting on Monday 5 February 2024; or

10 monthly payments starting on Friday 2 February 2024; or

10 monthly payments starting on Saturday 17 February 2024; or

2 instalments on 18 February 2024 and 18 July 2024; or

3 instalments on 18 February 2024, 18 May 2024 and 18 August 2024; or

4 instalments on 5 February 2024, 22 April 2024, 29 July 2024 and 14 October 2024.

(Where a due date falls on a weekend or public holiday, payment will be processed on the next business day.)

You will not be required to take any action, unless you would like to change the method of payment or frequency of payments. In which case, please contact the Accounts Receivable team on 9243 2103 or email accountsreceivable@ststephens.wa.edu.au as soon as possible.

If you wish to change your credit card, or bank account details, you are able to do this at any time throughout the year via the Parent Portal. Click on the ‘School Payments’ tab and select login under Manage stored cards and direct debits to bank accounts or use the following link https://edinfo.ststephens.wa.edu.au/ManageStoredCards.aspx

In January 2024 your annual fee statement will be available for you to view on the Parent Portal in the ‘School Payments’ tab by logging into Statements and receipt history or use the following link https://edinfo.ststephens.wa.edu.au/fin.aspx

 

All the best for the holidays,

From the Accounts Receivable Team.

LOST PROPERTY

WEEK AHEAD

 

ELC

24 November – ELC Nativity

 

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22 November, 6.45 – 8pm – Middle School Music Department Concert

23 November, 6.45 – 7.30pm – Primary Music Concert

24 November – Year 6 Bike Ride to Sorrento Beach

 

Dear Friends and Families,

 

Thank you for supporting Uniting WA through Cards That Count. All card packs have now been sent home, however if you ordered after the 9 September, you will receive your card pack this week. Congratulations to MinHa from Year 4, his artwork was selected by Uniting WA to be part of their 2023 Christmas Card pack, these packs are available to order by the general public and raise funds for Uniting WA.

 

On Wednesday 6 December, we will have a non-uniform day. This will take place on the last day of term and not on the usual Monday. As we have already done our fundraising for BACA and Uniting WA collection this term, there will be no gold coin collection on the day.  Can you please ensure that your child is wearing clothes that can get a little wet and dirty. The students will be clearing out all their things and enjoying some fun activities in the morning.

 

Presentation Night

 

Please reserve your tickets to our Primary Presentation Night, Friday 1 December, 6.45pm at our Carramar Campus.

https://events.humanitix.com/dppe2023

 

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead.

 

Hannah Lockwood-Jones & Andrew Johnston

Music Notes

Music Breakfast

All children who have been involved in one of the Primary School Ensembles this year are invited to attend a music breakfast outside the Primary Music Suite on Friday 24 November 8:00 – 8:30am.  Please bring a small plate of food to share – no more than one person would eat. We would like to avoid packaging waste, so please bring food in a reusable container labelled with your name.

 

Choral Festival

All primary children are involved in the annual Choral Festival on Monday 27 November in the School Theatre. Each class has learnt 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

 

SSS Gifted & Talented Program: Parent Information Resource

Dear Primary parents/guardians,

Following our Parent Information Session, please find below the link to the Powerpoint resource presented by the School’s GAT Specialist, Catherine Riddle.

Please click on this link: GAT Parent Info Session final.pptx

Synopsis:

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.

WEEK AHEAD

ELC

13 November, 6-7pm – 2024 Kindy Information Night

15 November, 9-10am – 2024 Kindy Students Orientation Morning

16 November – Year 1, Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre Excursion

17 November – BACA Children in Care Collection

 

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17 November – Interschool Cricket (Selected Year 5 & 6 students)

 

Welcome to Week 6. It’s hard to believe that there are only 3 ½ weeks until the end of the school year. Even though we are coming to the end of the year, the enthusiasm and engagement of the students and staff continues to be as strong as ever, although, we can definitely see some tired faces among the students. A huge thank you to all the staff especially Sarah Mornement for the ELC athletics carnival. We appreciate all the parent support and help. It was a wonderful day for our students.

Over the remaining few weeks, we are continuing to work with and support the students to ensure that we are able to finish the year as well as we started it, particularly through our behaviour and uniform. Mr Steven has been using his worship time with the students to remind them of the importance of being kind, reminding them that God asks us to be kind and forgive, using the Bible passage from Ephesians 4:32 “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God has forgiven you” . A wonderful message, and a reminder for our children to continue to show us all the wonderful people they are.

 

Presentation Night

Please reserve your tickets to our Primary Presentation Night, Friday 1 December, 6.45pm at our Carramar Campus.

https://events.humanitix.com/dppe2023

 

Wishing you a wonderful week,

 

Andrew Johnston & Hannah Lockwood-Jones

Music Notes

Music Breakfast

All children who have been involved in one of the Primary School Ensembles this year are invited to attend a music breakfast outside the Primary Music Suite on Friday 24 November 8:00 – 8:30am.  Please bring a small plate of food to share – no more than one person would eat. We would like to avoid packaging waste, so please bring food in a reusable container labelled with your name.

 

Choral Festival

All primary children are involved in the annual Choral Festival on Monday 27 November in the School Theatre. Each class has learnt 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

 

SSS Gifted & Talented Program: Parent Information Resource

 

Dear Primary parents/guardians,

 

Following our Parent Information Session, please find below the link to the Powerpoint resource presented by the School’s GAT Specialist, Catherine Riddle.

 

Please click on this link: GAT Parent Info Session final.pptx

 

Synopsis:

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.

WEEK AHEAD

Presentation Night Tickets now available https://events.humanitix.com/dppe2023

 

ELC

6-10 November – Scholastic Book Fair (before and after school)

9 November – Year 2 Naturescape Excursion

10 November – ELC Athletics Carnival (8.30 – 12noon)

 

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6-8 November – Year 6 camp

10 November – Assembly – 6O

 

It was lovely to see so many of you at the Christmas Markets on Saturday. It was a very hot day, but that didn’t stop you all from having a great time and coming together as a community. A huge thank you to all of the parents who volunteered their time to help with the planning, organisation, set up, running and packing away of the day. We would like to particularly thank Julie Wookey, Melinda Shreeve and Melanie Emmens for their hard work in the build up to and during the event. These things are never easy and take a lot of time planning and organising so we are hugely grateful for all who gave their time to this event.

 

As we enter the second half of the term, we know you are all aware that this is a very busy time for our teachers as they are preparing for the end of year. Supporting with events, writing reports and continuing with engaging learning opportunities for the students is particularly time consuming. Can we please ask that you are mindful of your expectations with communication, and meeting requests. If you are wanting to know about your child’s progress, you will be able to see this through the SEQTA releases. There have been several released so far and more to come over the next few weeks. If there is anything specific to note or of concern, the teachers will contact you to keep you updated, before the reports are sent to you.

 

A friendly reminder, the Kindy outdoor learning area is reset each afternoon ready for the next day. Can we please ask students not to enter the Kindy learning space after 3pm dismissal. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

Last Day of Term – Wednesday 6 December

 

This day will be a messy day for our students at ELC and 3-6, therefore students are invited to come to school wearing free dress.

Please note ELC students finish at 11.45am and 3-6 students at 12 noon on this day.

 

Wishing you a wonderful week,

 

Andrew Johnston and Hannah Lockwood-Jones

 

 

WAAPA Summer School 2024

Join us at WAAPA in January 2024 for a fun filled time, you’ll make new friends, learn new skills and best of all – do lots of performing! This summer WAAPA is offering a range of performing arts courses as part of our school holiday program for secondary school students. Classes for young people from Year 7 to 12 in Acting, Improvisation, Dance, Acting for Camera, Jazz and Music Theatre means there is something for everyone with a passion for the arts. This year we have a course especially designed for students from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds. Our wonderful staff cater for all abilities and experience levels. For information about the many courses on offer please visit Summer School 2024 or contact Gabrielle Metcalf at explore.waapa@ecu.edu.au or 9370 6775.