Term 2 – Notices – Week 8

Dear Community,

We hope you had a lovely long weekend and enjoyed some time together. It was certainly nice to have a break in the middle of this long term.

This week at the ELC the Year 2 students have a Sciencefest Day planned. More information about the exciting activities will be on their class blog. On Friday 11 June, at the ELC there will be a Worship assembly with Mr Steven for our Year 1 & 2 students. At 3-6,  we are very excited to see and hear our wonderful Music Choir perform at the assembly on Friday afternoon. Please come and join us for these special gatherings.

We wish you a wonderful week ahead.

Hannah Lockwood-Jones & Jarrod Heglund

ELC (Kindy to year 2)

End of TERM MEAL

Tuesday, 29 June 2021

Pizza Roll

(Ham+Cheese or Cheese)

$7.50

4 pack sushi – gluten free
(Teriyaki chicken or tuna or vegetable)

$8.50

All meals come with:

LittleTed biscuit pack

Chillj – Blackcurrant Juice

(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 JUNE AT 1PM

ELC Meal

Kindy to Year 2

Tuesday, 29 June 2021

 

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 116 637.

 

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 29 June 2021 and then click on the pop-up dialogue box SPECIAL EVENT MENU.

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

Do not 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.

Orders must be placed by the cut-off date of Thursday, 24 June at 1pm – sorry no exceptions. NO OTHER FOOD WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ORDER FROM THE CANTEEN ON 29June.

Any queries regarding food please contact the school canteen on 9243 2434.

For any queries regarding ordering online please contact Quickcliq by phoning 1300 484 888 or email info@quickcliq.com.au

EXTRA CURRICULAR  ACTIVITIES  – TERM 2

CONCLUDING

WEEK ENDING FRIDAY 18 JUNE

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR TERM 3 ACTIVITIES!!!!

PRIMARY (YR3 TO YR6)

 End of TERM MEAL

Thursday, 24 June 2021

Pizza Roll

(Ham+Cheese or Cheese)

$7.50

4 pack sushi – gluten free
(Teriyaki chicken or tuna or vegetable)

$8.50

All meals come with:

Little Ted biscuit pack

Chillj Blackcurrant juice

(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, 17 JUNE AT 1PM

Primary Music Concert

Thursday 17 June 6:45pm

School Theatre

Primary Chorale, Chamber Choir, The Minstrels, Primary School Orchestra, Middle School Orchestra, Primary Guitar Ensemble, Brass Quintet and Middle School Ensemble are all performing at this Concert. To secure your ticket for this fabulous night of music please click on the link below. Tickets are $10.

https://events.humanitix.com/psmc12021

Music Assembly 2:30 Friday 11 June

Primary Chorale, Chamber Choir and The Minstrels will also be performing at the Music Assembly 2:30 Friday 11 June in the Primary School. Parents are welcome to attend.

Doves Duncraig Netball Club

Next time you feel like a delicious burger, please visit Grill’d Whitfords.  Drop your tokens into the Doves Duncraig Netball Club jar.  The jar with the most tokens at the end of the month, wins.

We aim to win a share in $500 which will go towards our end of year presentation night.

 

 

Term 2 – Notices – Week 7

 

Primary Music Concert

Thursday 17 June 6:45pm

School Theatre

Primary Chorale, Chamber Choir, The Minstrels, Primary School Orchestra, Middle School Orchestra, Primary Guitar Ensemble, Brass Quintet and Middle School Ensemble are all performing at this Concert. To secure your ticket for this fabulous night of music please click on the link below. Tickets are $10.

https://events.humanitix.com/psmc12021

Music Assembly 2:30 Friday 11 June

Primary Chorale, Chamber Choir and The Minstrels will also be performing at the Music Assembly 2:30 Friday 11 June in the Primary School. Parents are welcome to attend.

Doves Duncraig Netball Club

Next time you feel like a delicious burger, please visit Grill’d Whitfords.  Drop your tokens into the Doves Duncraig Netball Club jar.  The jar with the most tokens at the end of the month, wins.

We aim to win a share in $500 which will go towards our end of year presentation night.

How to find your Child’s Music lesson time on SEQTA ENGAGE

 

Using SEQTA Engage to find Music Lessons

Book Fair! Week 7

 

Let’s keep healthy

If your child is unwell, showing symptoms such as coughing, runny nose, temperate, sore throat, please keep them at home.  This is to ensure we reduce the risk of spreading illness and safeguard all our students while learning at school.

Also please remind your child to maintain personal hygiene, washing hands, sneezing into their elbow and discarding of their tissues in the bin.

We appreciate your support in this matter.

 

 

 

Term 2 – Notices – Week 6

Dear Parents,

With swimming lessons done for another year, we just wanted to say thank you for having your children so well prepared. Everything went so smoothly, and our Pre Primary students did beautifully with getting prepared and changed after their lessons.

In our 3-6 worship session this morning, Mr Steven encouraged the students to be a good friend, in order to have good friends. He was full of inspiration and great advice, with a big take away being that it’s important to be an attentive friend – knowing when your friend might need some extra help or support. While this was delivered specifically to the 3-6s, this is something that we can all take on board.

We have a few events coming up this week:

Tuesday

  • Year 4 excursion to the Shipwreck Museum

Wednesday

  • Year 5 excursion to Pennisula Farm

Thursday

  • Kindy incursion with ‘Farmer Mick’ and the Farm Yard on Wheels ‘
  • Year 6 and 7 Rookie Debating round 3

Friday

  • Kindy have a free dress day and can bring their favourite animal toy
  • Mrs Mason’s Pre Primary Class are having their class assembly.
  • Year 3B Assembly

Waiting on the 3-6 oval

As you are aware, the MLS (Multi-Learning Space) construction is underway and we have had to change the access to/from the south end of the Primary oval. With this in mind, we have noticed a number of students waiting to be collected after school on the street side of the fence. Purely in the interest of safety, we do require our students to be waiting on the oval side of the fence, away from where the cars are parking. We appreciate your support with this as we work to keep our students safe.

On a similar note, this is just a reminder that students waiting at Kiss and Drive are not to be playing on the playground. Children whose parents are on site and are actively supervising them may play on the ship playground. This simply allows for the Kiss and Drive to flow more smoothly.

Kind regards,

Jarrod Heglund & Hannah Lockwood-Jones

Reminder to parents:

When your child is going to be absent, please send an email to absenteedunpri@ststephens.wa.edu.au  Please email your child’s teacher as well.  Or you can phone the ELC office on 9243 2480 or Primary Office on 9243 2102.  Please provide this information as soon as you possibly can.  The class role is called at 8.40am.

If a student arrives after the 8.35am bell, a parent must sign them in on the green form at the Primary office.  If a student has a music lesson and arrives after 8.35am, they must come to the office and advise staff of their arrival.

For all general enquiries for years PK – 6,  please use the Admin email address adminduncraigprimary@ststephens.wa.edu.au

How to find your Child’s Music lesson time on SEQTA ENGAGE

 

Using SEQTA Engage to find Music Lessons

Book Fair! Week 7

 

Term 2 – Notices – Week 5

Dear Parents,

I hope this blog post finds you well as we start Week 5 of Term 2. This week, the Year 3 students will start their swimming lessons and lessons will continue for our Pre Primary, Year 1,  2 & 4 students. The students have been enjoying the bus rides to and from the pool and have done so well in being organised at the pool. We also have a lot less lost property this year!

Unfortunately, there are no worships or assembly gatherings at the ELC due to the current swimming lessons. At 3-6, 6LT will be holding their class assembly. We look forward to finding out about what they have been learning this term. Please feel free to come and watch 6LT’s assembly too.

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead.

Hannah Lockwood-Jones & Jarrod Heglund.

 

SEW MUCH FUN!

I am searching for some fabulous parents (or grandparents, aunties, uncles etc!) who would be willing to donate their time and expertise to the designing and/or sewing of costumes for our primary production, Aladdin Jr!

If this sounds like something you’d love to help with, please email alison.hignett@ststephens.wa.edu.au.

Many thanks!

Mrs Hignett

Let’s keep healthy

If your child is unwell, showing symptoms such as coughing, runny nose, temperate, sore throat, please keep them at home.  This is to ensure we reduce the risk of spreading illness and safeguard all our students while learning at school.

Also please remind your child to maintain personal hygiene, washing hands, sneezing into their elbow and discarding of their tissues in the bin.

We appreciate your support in this matter.

 

Years 3 – 6 Campus 

Playing at School After Hours

Parents are reminded that there are no staff on duty before 8:10am.  If at all possible, we would appreciate students arriving at school after 8:10am as we are unable to offer supervision until then.

In the afternoon, staff are on duty from 3:10pm – 3:30pm. To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our children, we ask that students are collected before 3:30pm, or that parents are present after 3:30pm to provide supervision where they are playing.  We also request children do not enter the buildings at any time unsupervised.

 

Thank you for your kind consideration in this regard.


Containers for recycling at ELC & 3 – 6

Term 2 – Notices – Week 4

Dear Friends and Families,

We hope all the special ladies who attended our recent Mothers’ Day celebrations enjoyed their time at the ELC and 3-6. We certainly enjoyed hosting and seeing the return of people to our campus. It was a lovely morning and our students really enjoyed spending time with their loved ones. A big thank you to all those who did attend and wore a mask and help us adhere to the requirements from the Department of Health and Education.

Many things are happening across the Primary school at both the ELC and 3-6. This week, swimming lessons are taking place across the Primary school. Pre Primary – Year 2 at the ELC, and the Year 4 students are currently taking lessons at Craigie Leisure Centre. Next week, after NAPLAN, the Year 3s will also be participating in swimming lessons. So, just for clarity, from Monday 17 May – Friday 21 May PP to Year 4 will all have swimming lessons at Craigie Leisure Centre.

Unfortunately, there will be no worship at the ELC for the next two weeks due to swimming. Worship at 3-6 will be taking place both weeks on Monday morning. Parents are more than welcome to attend.

Have a wonderful week.

Hannah Lockwood-Jones and Jarrod Heglund

PARENTS PARKING AT 3 –  6 CAMPUS

We would like to remind parents of the need to consider others and the safely of the children when driving and parking around the school.

Parents are reminded that:

The Staff bays are not to be used for student drop off/pick up at any time.  Please use the parent car parks or Kiss and Drive facility.

When dropping off children in the Kiss and Drive facility, please ensure children disembark from the car from the pavement side and not from the road side.

The Kiss and Drive facility is supervised and offers a very smooth pick-up option after school.  Parents are asked to please remain in their cars, parking closely within the demarcated lines.

Parents please ask your children to stay close to Kiss and Drive facility when they are being collected from there.  This will eliminate the queues of cars trying to access Kiss and Drive in the afternoon.  Staff have advised children to sit down in their classes, inside the fence and wait to be called by the duty teacher.

Thank you for your support in this matter.

 


Containers for recycling at ELC & 3 – 6

 

Term 2 – Notices – Week 3

Dear Parents,

Thank you for reading this week’s blog. This is a great way for us to convey important and noteworthy information to you, so your engagement with the blog is appreciated.

Here are a few important dates for you to take note of:

  • Tue 4th – PP Alphabet Dress-up Day
  • Fri 7th – Mothers’ Day celebrations (ELC and 3-6)
  • Week 4 – Swimming lessons for PP-4 (except Year 3)
  • Week 4 – NAPLAN for Years 3 and 5

MLS Construction Update

We are very excited to let you know that the very first stages of the construction of our new Multi-Learning Space will begin tomorrow. From tomorrow morning you will start to see changes, with the first of those being the safety fencing being put up. It is important to be aware of this as this will alter the access to the oval at the southern end of the campus.

The placement of the fence will remove access to the current walkway that is used to move to and from the cars that park on that verge. In order to accommodate for this change, we will be creating a new access gap in the fence closer to the basketball courts. It is also likely that some parking along that verge will be impacted at times, so please take this into account as you drop off and collect your children.

For those of you whose children ride their bikes to school, it will be good for you (and them) to know that the bike racks currently between the demountable buildings will be moved to be alongside the basketball courts.

This is the start of a very exciting time for the school and we look forward to keeping you updated on the progress as time goes on.

New Staff Member

In other wonderful news, we are please to let you know that we have a new teacher, Mrs Emma Menegaldo, in Year 4. Mrs Menegaldo has taken over the reigns in 4D and is already becoming a valued part of the team. She is an experienced primary teacher with a genuine passion for bringing the best out in children. As you see her around, please be sure to welcome her to our community.

Jarrod Heglund

Deputy Head of Primary


EXTRA CURRICULAR  ACTIVITIES  – TERM
2

WEEK STARTING THIS WEEK TO

WEEK ENDING FRIDAY 18 JUNE

DURATION 7 WEEKS.

 

 


Recycling at the ELC

 

Term 2 – Notices – Week 2

Dear Parents of Years 3-6,

As you are aware, the Cross Country Carnival for Years 3-6 is scheduled for this Friday. At the moment, the forecast for that morning is predicting rain. We have looked at a number of options, and have decided that the event will run as scheduled for the students. Just like most community sport (netball, soccer, football etc.) continues through the rain, we are going to push through with our event too.

It is important to note that children will only be out of class for a fairly short time, as each year group only attends the event to run their race. If it does rain, at the conclusion of each event, we will be allowing the children to get changed out of their sports uniform into their formal uniform. Please ensure to pack this, and a towel, for them on the day. Of course, if there is any dangerous weather, we will cancel the event. Students who do not come with a change of clothes will not be able to run, if the rain does come.

Also, with current COVID restrictions, please know that we are not allowed to have parents attending the event on school grounds. If you would like to park along Doveridge Drive and watch from the other side of the fence, that is perfectly fine. We would appreciate your support with this.

After two years of restrictions, let’s hope that you can all attend again in 2022.

Kind regards,

Jarrod Heglund

Parents and Guardians in Years 5 & 6

As per my email sent yesterday afternoon, the Years 5 & 6 excursions taking place this week have been cancelled.  Apologies if Consent2Go sent you a reminder, or still might.

Thank you.

Jarrod Heglund

Drum Kit for Sale

Due to the move out of the Music demountable, the primary music department has an Ashton Basic Drum Kit that is now surplus to requirements. We are offering this for sale as is for $100. If you are interested, please email Rebecca.thorne@ststephens.wa.edu.au by Friday 1 May. If there are multiple expressions of interest, an email will be chosen at random. The drum kit will then need to be collected as soon as possible.

 

Attention:  Year 3 – 6 Parents

 School Banking … Every Thursday   8am – 8.45am outside the Primary Office

Come and see what it’s all about!!!     If your child has previously participated in School banking, or has an existing Commonwealth Bank Youthsaver account, they can start banking straight away by bringing their Dollarmites deposit wallet to school.

If you would like to know more about School Banking or open a new account, please visit www.commbank.com.au/schoolbanking

Jellybeans Competition …. Congratulations to our winner –  Preena!!

We need U …. we are looking for another parent volunteers to be available on a Thursday morning from 8am – 9am to assist with recording students’ deposits, etc.  If you are able to help or would like more information, please contact Kirsty on kwapearce@gmail.com

 

RUN CLUB – EVERY THURSDAY

8.00 – 8.25am on the Primary Oval

Our Thursday Run Club continues every week in Term 2!

All students (and their families) are very welcome to join us and clock up house points as well as kilometres – at any pace you like.

Any queries, please contact Sharon.baird@ststephens.wa.edu.au 😊

THE IMAGINEERS

Following the success of last Term’s pilot program of the St Stephen’s School Imagineers – an after school STEM prototyping, 3D modelling, printing and robotics club with Firetech Australia – we have managed to secure more spots for students in Years 5-7 in Term 2.

The club starts on Thursday, April 29 so be quick to book your spot at https://www.firetechcamp.com.au/course/st-stephens-imagineers/.

Term 2 – Notices – Week 1

Welcome to Term 2!

What a wonderful term we have planned, with carnivals, excursions, swimming lessons, Mother’s Day and many more exciting events to add to the experience of being part of the St Stephen’s community.

As a staff, we reflected yesterday on the positivity and thankfulness that was prevalent in so much of what happened last term and we are praying for even more of this for the rest of the semester.

As always, have a read of the rest of the blog below to help keep yourself informed of what’s coming up.

Kind regards,

Jarrod Heglund and Hannah Lockwood-Jones

 

In remembrance of ANZAC day which is recognised on Sunday 25 April, we will be holding an ANZAC assembly on Friday 23 April at 2.30pm in the Primary Village.

This will be led by our House Captains.

 

Attention:  Year 3 – 6 Parents

 School Banking … Every Thursday   8am – 8.45am outside the Primary Office

Come and see what it’s all about!!!     If your child has previously participated in School banking, or has an existing Commonwealth Bank Youthsaver account, they can start banking straight away by bringing their Dollarmites deposit wallet to school.

If you would like to know more about School Banking or open a new account, please visit www.commbank.com.au/schoolbanking

Jellybeans Competition …. Congratulations to our winner –  Preena!!

We need U …. we are looking for another parent volunteers to be available on a Thursday morning from 8am – 9am to assist with recording students’ deposits, etc.  If you are able to help or would like more information, please contact Kirsty on kwapearce@gmail.com

 

RUN CLUB – EVERY THURSDAY

8.00 – 8.25am on the Primary Oval

Our Thursday Run Club continues every week in Term 2!

All students (and their families) are very welcome to join us and clock up house points as well as kilometres – at any pace you like.

Any queries, please contact Sharon.baird@ststephens.wa.edu.au 😊

Dear Parents,

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: TERM 2, 2021

We are excited start the extra-curricular activities at the beginning of Term 2.  Once again, parents will utilise the online booking system, Bookwhen.

We commence the activities for Term 2 in Week 3, on Monday 3 May 2021.    These will run for 7 weeks, finishing in Week 9, ending Friday 18 June 2021.

Your child/children from PP to Year 6, are welcome to participate in an extra curriculum activity at their respective ELC or 3 – 6 campus (see list below of activities).  It is important that children understand that they must commit to the activity for the whole 6 weeks.  For the activities running after school, there is a short afternoon tea break, so please pack something healthy for them to enjoy.   At the conclusion of their session, please be prompt when collecting your children in the afternoon.  Please click on the following link https://bookwhen.com/ststephensschool_duncraig (or head to the Parent Portal and click on Plan the Day>Primary School Clubs and click on the Enrol button). Places are limited for each activity so please only enrol in one activity and allocation is on a ‘first in’ basis.   Please continue to register your name on the wait list for an activity if it is full.

Parents are required to register using an email address and password then each student can be registered in preparation for enrolment. Please ensure that all areas are completed.

Last week to book. Please note registration is required before you can enrol in an activity.

We look forward to a term full of activity and fun.

If you require any further information, please contact the ELC or Primary Office.

Kind regards.

Hannah Lockwood-Jones & Jarrod Heglund

EXTRA CURRICULR ACTIVITIES

Term 2              

 

Monday   3 May – Thursday 17 June

        

THE IMAGINEERS

Following the success of last Term’s pilot program of the St Stephen’s School Imagineers – an after school STEM prototyping, 3D modelling, printing and robotics club with Firetech Australia – we have managed to secure more spots for students in Years 5-7 in Term 2.

The club starts on Thursday, April 29 so be quick to book your spot at https://www.firetechcamp.com.au/course/st-stephens-imagineers/.

 

Term 1 – Notices – Week 9

Dear Families,

We have come to the final week of Term 1. It has been so nice to get back to doing the things we love at School. Especially the opportunity of having our families joining us for Worship and Assemblies and a return of some of our wonderful community days (albeit slightly different due to current restrictions).

A beloved member of our staff will be leaving our School at the end of this term. Recently, Nicole Carrigg and her family have felt she needs more time to be at home with her children and foster child. She has thus made the difficult decision to resign and rather be available for relief positions across the school. In this way, she will have more flexibility to be at home when needed and come to work when the time allows.

Nic started with us in January 2014 as Receptionist/Administration Support Officer in the Primary before moving across to the ELC as PA (job share) to Deputy Head of Primary in April 2019. Nic knows our community well and will be missed by many. Fortunately, we will still see her across the school on relief days. We wish Nic and the family well and thank her for her wonderful years of dedication and service to the school.

God Bless Nic, and thank you for all that you have done and the care you show to others in our community. We look forward to seeing you soon in one of the Administration locations across the school.

 

The week ahead

This week at the Primary School there are a number of events for both the ELC and 3-6 the following events are taking place:-

Tuesday 30 March

ELC Wet Carnival 1.00 pm at Aquamotion Wanneroo

Wednesday 31 March

Inter school Basketball Competition – Warwick Stadium

Kimberley Safari Tours talk to Year 6 parents and students 5.30pm – 6.30pm

“Supporting Your child in the Digital World”  6.30 to 7.30 Primary Village only parents are invited

Thursday 1 April

Our Greatest Shave Day with Mr Parker  – 3 to 6

PP Family Picnic – “Celebrating Families” 2.15 pm to 3.15 pm

End of Term 1 2021

Please ensure that you check your child’s class blog  (Friday) and the Primary blog (Monday)  for information for ELC and 3- 6.

Car Parking

Please be mindful of parking regulations on the verges around the School. Several of our residents are struggling with cars parking incorrectly and have informed the School. The Ranger has been notified and will possibly be out and about over the next few weeks. Thank you for your support as a community in keeping everyone safe.

If we do not see you before the break we would like to say Happy Easter, may God bless you and your family over the special break. We look forward to seeing you all next term when students return April 20, Term 2 2021.

John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

Hannah Lockwood-Jones and Jarrod Heglund

Primary Deputy Head

 

Non Uniform Day 3 – 6

Just a reminder for those who didn’t bring their gold coin donation today … please bring to the Office tomorrow.

Have SUM Fun 5/6 MAWA Mathematics Competition

On Saturday 27th March two teams of students from our Duncraig 3 – 6 campus competed in the annual “Have SUM Fun” Maths competition conducted by MAWA and hosted at Penrhos College. Our two 5/6 teams, the Algebrans and the Logicians, competed in four rounds of questions that involved solving cryptic and complex mathematical problems. Although we didn’t place the teams were thoroughly engaged an represented our school superbly. We wish to thank the parents for supporting our team.

Mrs Kerspien

We are experiencing delays with the delivery of some of our winter stock – COVID has disrupted supply and shipping chains.

We plan to open:

Duncraig – Thursday 15 April from 12.00 to 4.00pm.

Dear Parents,

Please be mindful of parking regulations on the verges around the School. Several of our residents are struggling with cars parking incorrectly and have informed the School. The Ranger has been notified and will possibly be out and about over the next few weeks. Thank you for your support as a community in keeping everyone safe.

 

Dear Parents,

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: TERM 2, 2021

We are excited start the extra-curricular activities at the beginning of Term 2.  Once again, parents will utilise the online booking system, Bookwhen.

We commence the activities for Term 2 in Week 3, on Monday 3 May 2021.    These will run for 7 weeks, finishing in Week 9, ending Friday 18 June 2021.

Your child/children from PP to Year 6, are welcome to participate in an extra curriculum activity at their respective ELC or 3 – 6 campus (see list below of activities).  It is important that children understand that they must commit to the activity for the whole 6 weeks.  For the activities running after school, there is a short afternoon tea break, so please pack something healthy for them to enjoy.   At the conclusion of their session, please be prompt when collecting your children in the afternoon.  Please click on the following link https://bookwhen.com/ststephensschool_duncraig (or head to the Parent Portal and click on Plan the Day>Primary School Clubs and click on the Enrol button). Places are limited for each activity so please only enrol in one activity and allocation is on a ‘first in’ basis.   Please continue to register your name on the wait list for an activity if it is full.

Parents are required to register using an email address and password then each student can be registered in preparation for enrolment. Please ensure that all areas are completed.

Activities will be open on Bookwhen for student enrolments on Wednesday 24 March at 5.00 pm.

Please note registration is required before you can enrol in an activity.

We look forward to a term full of activity and fun.

If you require any further information, please contact the ELC or Primary Office.

Kind regards.

Hannah Lockwood-Jones & Jarrod Heglund

EXTRA CURRICULR ACTIVITIES

Term 2              

 

Monday   3 May – Thursday 17 June

        

 

 

Attention: Year 3 – 6 Parents

 School Banking … Every Thursday   8am – 8.45am outside the Primary Office

Come and see what it’s all about!!!     If your child has previously participated in School banking, or has an existing Commonwealth Bank Youthsaver account, they can start banking straight away by bringing their Dollarmites deposit wallet to school.

If you would like to know more about School Banking or open a new account, please visit www.commbank.com.au/schoolbanking

Jellybeans Competition 

Students who make a deposit any time between now and week 8 will have the opportunity to guess how many jellybeans are in the jar. They may make one guess each time they bank at School. The student who guesses the number of jellybeans, wins the whole jar! Competition closes 1 April.  To set up a new account please click the link above or visit your local Commonwealth branch.

We need U …. we are looking for 2 parent volunteers to be available on a Thursday morning from 8am – 9am to assist with recording students’ deposits, etc.  If you are able to help or would like more information, please contact Kirsty on kwapearce@gmail.com

 

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 fifth 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…

  1. Our Greatest Shave Day will be held on Thursday 1 April(last day of term 1)
  2. Participating on the day can be done in the following ways

a.       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)

b.       Don’t register online, but still colour your hair at home or wear a wig and then bring a donation on the day

  1. 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?_ga=2.38365475.1407624395.1612403321-1206129850.1581036005&TeamID=123423

*Under the green box saying “sponsor 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

 

 

Term 1 – Week 8 – Notices

Dear Parents/Carers,

Welcome to Week 8. With most of the term behind us, the anticipation for the upcoming holidays is certainly growing. I just wanted to thank you for helping to clothe your children in orange last week for Harmony Day. We had a great day, with times of reflection on what it means to live in harmony with those around us, as well as being thankful for the diversity of cultures represented in Australia.

Here a few short details of some upcoming events to be aware of:

Tuesday 23 March 

  • Incursion Constable Care – Year 3, 4 & 5
  • Thanksgiving Service – 6.45pm Carramar Sports and Learning Centre

Friday 26 March

  • ELC Assembly – 1F
  • Interschool Swimming Carnival (Years 3-6) – HBF Arena

Saturday 27 March

  • ‘Have Sum Fun’ maths competition day – selected Year 5 and 6 students

Monday 29 March

  • Free Dress Day for K-6. Please bring in a gold coin donation to bless the Smith family (ELC) and the Falconer family (Yr3-6) with the wonderful work they do
  • Morning Worship at 3-6
  • 3F Strings Demo

Kind regards,

Jarrod Heglund and Hannah Lockwood-Jones

ELC Smith Family – Monday 29 March

 Please bring in a gold coin donation to assist The Smith Family

The Smith Family is a national, independent children’s charity helping disadvantaged Australians to get the most out of their education, so they can create better futures for themselves. 

For one in six Australian children and young people growing up in poverty,1 it can limit their choices, opportunities and outcomes in life.

Investing in the education of a disadvantaged child delivers long-term positive benefits for them, their family and potentially generations to come.

Pi Day Competition

Mrs Kerspien and Mrs Luinstra would like to congratulate all students who participated in the Pi Reciting Competition on Monday, 15 March. We had participants from all year levels. The year level winners were: Year 3- Hugo Whitford; Year 4- Darshni Wadia; Year 5- Jay Wadia; and Year 6- Byron Brain. The overall winner, with an amazing 101 digits memorised was Darshni Wadia!!!

 

ATTENTION  3 – 6   PARENTS

Richard Hayes, our barista, and his coffee van “Cuppa Time”, will be stationed in the disabled bay in the Primary Staff Parking area.   When dropping off your children on the following Tuesdays, come along and buy your morning fix and chat with other parents.

23rd March

25th May

29th June

24th Aug

21st Sep

26th Oct

23rd Nov

Milk selections are full cream, lite, lactose free, almond and soy.

Dear Parents,

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: TERM 2, 2021

We are excited start the extra-curricular activities at the beginning of Term 2.  Once again, parents will utilise the online booking system, Bookwhen.

We commence the activities for Term 2 in Week 3, on Monday 3 May 2021.    These will run for 7 weeks, finishing in Week 9, ending Friday 18 June 2021.

Your child/children from PP to Year 6, are welcome to participate in an extra curriculum activity at their respective ELC or 3 – 6 campus (see list below of activities).  It is important that children understand that they must commit to the activity for the whole 6 weeks.  For the activities running after school, there is a short afternoon tea break, so please pack something healthy for them to enjoy.   At the conclusion of their session, please be prompt when collecting your children in the afternoon.  Please click on the following link https://bookwhen.com/ststephensschool_duncraig (or head to the Parent Portal and click on Plan the Day>Primary School Clubs and click on the Enrol button). Places are limited for each activity so please only enrol in one activity and allocation is on a ‘first in’ basis.   Please continue to register your name on the wait list for an activity if it is full.

Parents are required to register using an email address and password then each student can be registered in preparation for enrolment. Please ensure that all areas are completed.

Activities will be open on Bookwhen for student enrolments on Wednesday 24 March at 5.00 pm.

Please note registration is required before you can enrol in an activity.

We look forward to a term full of activity and fun.

If you require any further information, please contact the ELC or Primary Office.

Kind regards.

Hannah Lockwood-Jones & Jarrod Heglund

EXTRA CURRICULR ACTIVITIES

Term 2        

Monday 3 May – Thursday 17 June      

 

          

 

 

Attention: Year 3 – 6 Parents

 School Banking … Every Thursday   8am – 8.45am outside the Primary Office

Come and see what it’s all about!!!     If your child has previously participated in School banking, or has an existing Commonwealth Bank Youthsaver account, they can start banking straight away by bringing their Dollarmites deposit wallet to school.

If you would like to know more about School Banking or open a new account, please visit www.commbank.com.au/schoolbanking

Jellybeans Competition 

Students who make a deposit any time between now and week 8 will have the opportunity to guess how many jellybeans are in the jar. They may make one guess each time they bank at School. The student who guesses the number of jellybeans, wins the whole jar! Competition closes 1 April.  To set up a new account please click the link above or visit your local Commonwealth branch.

We need U …. we are looking for 2 parent volunteers to be available on a Thursday morning from 8am – 9am to assist with recording students’ deposits, etc.  If you are able to help or would like more information, please contact Kirsty on kwapearce@gmail.com

 

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 fifth 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…

  1. Our Greatest Shave Day will be held on Thursday 1 April(last day of term 1)
  2. Participating on the day can be done in the following ways

a.       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)

b.       Don’t register online, but still colour your hair at home or wear a wig and then bring a donation on the day

  1. 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?_ga=2.38365475.1407624395.1612403321-1206129850.1581036005&TeamID=123423

*Under the green box saying “sponsor 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

PRIMARY (YR3 TO YR6)

End of TERM

MEAL DEAL

Thursday, 1 April 2021

Pizza Roll

(Ham+Cheese or Cheese)

$7.00

4 pack sushi – gluten free
(Teriyaki chicken or tuna or vegetable)

$8.50

All meals come with:

Cookie

Apple Raspberry Juice Bomb

Easter colouring in picture

(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, 25 March at 1pm

 

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 116 637.

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 1 Apr 2021 and then click on the pop up dialogue box SPECIAL EVENT MENU.

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. 

Orders must be placed by the cut-off date of Thursday 25 March at 1pm – sorry no exceptions.  NO OTHER FOOD WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ORDER FROM THE CANTEEN ON 1 APRIL.

Any queries regarding food please contact the school canteen on 9243 2434.

For any queries regarding ordering online please contact Quickcliq by phoning 1300 484 888 or email info@quickcliq.com.au.

Non-uniform day – Monday 29 March – Year 3 to Year 6

Funds raised go to The Falconers

 Please bring in a gold coin donation to assist with their mission work

The Falconer family currently live in rural Mozambique where they serve the local people with everything from fixing things, to health care. Originally with IT and occupational therapy backgrounds, Scott and Bek and their five children, Levi, Josiah, Katelyn, Eliana and Isaac live amongst the locals and give their time and energy to serving and assisting them to find identity, purpose, hope and freedom in life through God. They are interested in justice and empowering others to be change agents in their community.