Dear Parents and Carers,
PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
As we navigate changes, this verse is a timely reminder for us to place our trust in God, a firm foundation and anchor in uncertain times. It is easy to allow fear to creep in, but the Bible reminds us that God is in control. For that reason, we should trust in Him and consistently communicate with Him.
On behalf of all our staff, we would like to thank you for your support and patience as we navigated changes this week. We so appreciate you working with us as we made adjustments based on government advice. The teachers and students are finding different ways to share their learning with you. Filming of class assemblies has begun, we look forward to sharing this with you.
We have noticed a growing number of students being dropped off early to school. Please be aware that all staff attend Devotions/Worships from 8.05am, three times a week. On days when there are no devotions or worship, staff often have meetings they attend or use this time to prepare resources for the day. At both the ELC and 3-6 supervision starts from 8.15 am. As parents and carers are still welcome to come on school grounds with their children, there will be no additional supervision in place prior to the classroom doors opening. Classroom doors open at 8.35am. If you need to drop your child off outside of school hours, OSH is available. Parents and carers are kindly asked to social distance and wear masks (unless exempt) whilst on the school grounds. Once your child has entered the classroom or been picked up we ask that you move on from the school grounds.
Please take note of the following events that are taking place this week at both the ELC and 3-6. More information about these events can be found on your class blog.
ELC
Wednesday 16 February Pre-Kindy photos
3-6
Tuesday 15 – Friday 18 Year 6 surfing at Trigg Beach
Friday 18 February 4B Assembly will be filmed and placed on the blog
Have a lovely week.
Hannah Lockwood-Jones and Andrew Johnston
Introducing Mr Johnston
Music Notes 2022
Following recent guidelines, Primary choirs will commence next week with one year group attending at a time. At this stage ELC students will not be able to attend Primary Chorale rehearsals.
Chamber Choir – Monday 7:30 – 8:30am Primary Music Suite
Primary Chorale – Friday 7:45 – 8:30 Primary Music Suite
Rebecca Thorne
Teacher – Music
Hi Parents,
Your invited to pray!
Every Tuesday morning between 8:45am-9:30am our SSS Parent Prayer group is on and all parents are welcome!
This is a great time to meet other parents, have a coffee and pray for our kids and school.
Younger siblings are welcome to come along (we have toys and books available) and you can come straight from Kindy drop at 9.
The Prayer Group will now be held in the park (oval) behind the ELC and not in the staff room.
Please note: if you have any prayer requests and are unable to make it each week, please place them in the prayer box at the ELC reception and we will pray for you.
We look forward to meeting you and praying together for the year ahead!
2022 Inter House Swimming Carnival – UPDATED
Our swimming carnival scheduled for Friday 11 March at Arena Joondalup has now been cancelled due to COVID restrictions. At this stage, we have made a tentative booking with Craigie Leisure Centre for use of their 8 lane outdoor pool on FRIDAY 25 MARCH. At this stage, the use of the outdoor pool will allow us to comply with government regulations. However, as everyone is aware, government regulations regarding COVID are constantly evolving and it is possible that this alternative may also be restricted. Unfortunately, even if the carnival is allowed to continue in the outdoor pool, parent attendance will not be allowed. We are hopeful though that some concessions can be made as the functioning of the event relies on parent assistance.
Any students that are yet to submit their nomination form, please do so.
Some information on the first document below is redundant due to our change of circumstance.
Link 1 – Information document – https://ststephensschool-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/daniel_parker_ststephens_wa_edu_au/EcxVA2tPk7hMnEyAfRT8IbUBruVYpB2vY1hZ3krJqhp8tw?e=XGRh05
Link 2 – Nomination form – https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ZganugKCHEaceIPHdcQG2pbM9VjJwMlJgh5EYEB9raRUNVU3SUpGSVJLMlZJOFJRN1BTWTRTVUVTMy4u
*if the links do not work then please copy and paste the link into the URL bar
Mr Daniel Parker – Primary PE Specialist at St Stephen’s Duncraig
Sporting Schools opportunity for year 3, 4, 5 and 6 – Free Futsal clinics
*10 positions left*
St Stephens Primary (yrs. 3 to 6) is registered with the Sporting Schools Organization. Through this initiative, St Stephens will receive Federal Funding to provide extra-curricular sporting activities. When funding is received, opportunities will be presented for some students to participate.
In Term 1 there will be a four session FUTSAL program with a specialist coach. Futsal is football(soccer) that uses a smaller ball and focuses highly on fine ball control skills in a small area. There is no cost to families. Futsal equipment will be provided for each session.
We have booked in the following dates and times:
Tuesday 15 Feb 3:15pm – 4:15pm
Tuesday 22 Feb 3:15pm – 4:15pm
Tuesday 2 Mar 3:15pm – 4:15pm
Tuesday 8 Mar 3:15pm – 4:15pm
Unfortunately for these sessions there will be a limit of 30 students.
Please see below for details as to how to register your interest.
TO REGISTER PARTICIPATION REQUEST
- Determine whether you can commit to the four session program
- Do not procrastinate as positions will be filled on a first in first served basis.
- Email me at daniel.parker@ststephens.wa.edu.au and simply state – STUDENT NAME, YEAR GROUP, and INDICATE INTEREST IN FUTSAL CLINICS
DO NOT SIGN UP IF YOU CANNOT COMMIT TO THE FOUR WEEK PROGRAM
*students must display considerate and respectful behaviour to participate.
Mr Daniel Parker – Primary PE Specialist at St Stephen’s Duncraig
St Stephen’s Primary – World’s Greatest Shave 2022
There are many worthwhile causes to support throughout the year and this is one that I would like to draw attention to. In 2014, my then three year old daughter was diagnosed with Leukaemia. Thanks to a privileged medical system and God’s mercy, my daughter is now fit and well. She is in her sixth year since treatment finished and her recovery has been very positive.
Throughout that treatment period and even beyond, the support for families dealing with blood cancers has been amazing. Fundraising initiatives like the Greatest Shave helped our family through a difficult time of our lives. We are extremely grateful to all of the selfless people who have generously given to this cause.
To further the cause, I would like to support the World’s Greatest Shave at St Stephen’s School. For those interested in supporting this fundraising effort, these are the details…
- Our Greatest Shave Day will be held on Friday 8 April(last day of term 1)
- Participating on the day can be done in the following ways
- Register online with parent permission (parents please email me at daniel.parker@ststephens.w.aedu.au to express consent), fundraise and then have hair shaved or cut (you must be registered and have sent in parental permission and fundraised to do the shave or cut)(some students like to participate by cutting off their pony tail)
- Don’t register online, but still colour your hair at home or wear a wig and then bring a donation on the day
- Students/staff/parents can support by giving online or registering as a participant at the link below
https://secure.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/registrant/TeamFundraisingPage.aspx?TeamID=135432
*Under the red box saying “donate our team”, in little text it says “or sign up and join our team” – click on that to join.
I am fully aware that there are many worthwhile causes to support, so please do not feel any obligation to give to this fundraising, but of course we welcome it if you are willing and able.
Mr Daniel Parker – Primary PE Specialist at St Stephen’s Duncraig
SCHOOL PHOTOS
REMINDER …
Credit card payment orders can be made online, and there is no need to return the envelope to school.
For cash or cheque payment orders, the envelope must be returned to the Primary Office by Monday 21 February.
