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Term 3 – Notices – Week 8

Week Ahead

ELC

Tuesday 12 Sept – Digital Learning Adventure (Yr1-2 Students and Parents)

Tuesday 12 Sept, 3.30pm – ELC Piano Recital

Wednesday 13 Sept – PPB Bush Walk

Thursday 14 Sept – Year 2 Grandparents Day

Friday 15 Sept – Year 1 Camp Day

Monday 18 Sept – Non Uniform Day, gold coin donation

3-6

Tuesday 12 Sept – Inter House Athletics – jumps, throws, 800m

Wednesday 13 Sept, 6.45 – 7.45pm – BYOD iPad Parent Information Evening (Yr5 2024 Parent Workshop)

Friday 15 Sept – Inter House Athletics Carnival – sprints, team games

Monday 18 Sept – Non Uniform Day, gold coin donation

As we enter the final weeks of term, there are lots of events happening this week, it is pleasing to see that things are not slowing down. The next two weeks promise to be just as exciting and engaging for all of our students. It is an exciting week ahead for the 3-6 students as they compete in the Inter House Athletic Carnival. These are always great community days and we look forward to seeing you there. We wish all houses the very best for this week’s competition. There is also a lot happening at the ELC as the students enjoy a range of activities, ending with the Year 1 camp on Friday. As always, please ensure you are up to date with what is happening with your child via the class blog.

 

Dogs at the ELC

We have seen an increase in dogs being brought to the ELC over this year. Last week there was an incident with a dog off a leash. No dogs are to be brought inside the gates of the ELC. We have several students with allergies and also some children who are frightened of dogs. We kindly ask that if you do bring a dog to the ELC they remain outside our perimeter fence.

Thank you in advance for your support and understanding.

 

Year 2 Transition  

On Monday, the Year 2 students are to be dropped off at 3-6 in the morning. They will be greeted by their class teachers. Our Year 2 students will then be attending Worship followed by a special introduction to possible instruments they can choose next year as part of the music program. After these two special events staff and students will return to the ELC.

I would also like to draw your attention to R U OK? Day on Thursday 14 October. A national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone that any day is the day to ask, ‘are you OK?’ and support those struggling with life.

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead

 

Hannah Lockwood-Jones & Andrew Johnston

 

 

 

ELC (KINDY TO YR2)

END OF TERM MEAL

Tuesday, 19 September 2023

 

Cheese Pizza Roll

or

Bacon Cheese Pizza Roll

$8.00

 

4 pack sushi – gluten free

(teriyaki chicken or tuna or vegetable)

$9.00

All meals come with:

Juice Bomb Apple Raspberry

Freddo

(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, 14 SEPTEMBER (7.30AM)

NO OTHER FOOD AVAILABLE ON 19 SEPTEMB

ELC TERM 3 MEAL

Kindy to Year 2

Tuesday, 19 September 2023

 

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 Quickcliq username and password.

 

Click blue ‘MEAL ORDER’ button.

 

Step 1 – select your child (PLEASE ENSURE ALL DETAILS ARE UP TO DATE, Health warning in your student profile should be completed if your child has any food allergies/ intolerances).

 

Step 2 – select date 19 September and then click on the pop-up dialogue box SPECIAL EVENT MENU.

 

Orders must be placed by the cut-off date of Thursday, 14 September at 7.30am – sorry we cannot accept late orders.

 

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 – 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.

 

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

For any queries regarding ordering online please contact QuickCliQ on 1300 484 888 or email support@quickcliq.com.au.

 

** To cancel an order please contact the canteen direct on 9243 2434**

 

Year 3 to Year 6

END OF TERM MEAL

Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Cheese Pizza Roll

or

Bacon Cheese Pizza Roll

$8.00

4 pack sushi – gluten free

(teriyaki chicken or tuna or vegetable)

$9.00

All meals come with:

Juice Bomb Apple Raspberry

Freddo

(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, 7 September 2023 (7.30AM)

NO OTHER FOOD AVAILABLE ON 13 SEPTEMBER 

 

PRIMARY TERM 3 MEAL

Year 3 to Year 6

Wednesday, 13 September 2023

 

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 11 66 37.

 

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 13 September 2023 and then click on the pop up dialogue box SPECIAL EVENT MENU.

 

Orders must be placed by the cut-off date of Thursday, 7 September at 7.30am – sorry we cannot accept late orders.

 

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.

 

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

For any queries regarding ordering online please contact Quickcliq by phoning 1300 11 66 37 or email support@quickcliq.com.au

 

 

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Term 3 – Notices – Week 7

Week ahead

ELC

4-8 Sept – Swimming Lessons P/P- Year 2

8 Sept – Assembly, Kindy Ferraro

 

3-6

8 Sept – Year 4 French Incursion

8 Sept – Assembly, Year 5MC

 

ELC

What a week. Swimming and our Father’s Day and special guest celebrations. Thank you so much to all staff and students at the ELC. The swimming lessons have gone well last week, and our end of week event was a great success.

 

3-6 

Over at 3-6, PAT testing is taking place for Years 3-5 this week. Some of our students have shown a wonderful initiative in setting up a ‘Piggle Wiggle’ enterprise. The children have set this up as a way of fundraising for sensory resources. A wonderful idea!

There is also a Beyblades tournament being organised. The Captains have agreed to take this on and run it as their Wednesday Friends Day program, until the end of the year. They will talk with the students about this and provide further information soon.

Drop Off and Pick Up Traffic

 Please be mindful of students walking to and from cars at drop off and pick up times particularly on the verge area on Doveridge Drive. We ask that you drive slowly and with care in and around the school grounds to keep our community safe.

 

That’s all from ELC and 3-6 for this week. Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead.

 

God Bless

 

Hannah Lockwood-Jones & Andrew Johnston

 

 

ELC (KINDY TO YR2)

END OF TERM MEAL

Tuesday, 19 September 2023

 

Cheese Pizza Roll

or

Bacon Cheese Pizza Roll

$8.00

 

4 pack sushi – gluten free

(teriyaki chicken or tuna or vegetable)

$9.00

All meals come with:

Juice Bomb Apple Raspberry

Freddo

(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, 14 SEPTEMBER (7.30AM)

NO OTHER FOOD AVAILABLE ON 19 SEPTEMB

ELC TERM 3 MEAL

Kindy to Year 2

Tuesday, 19 September 2023

 

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 Quickcliq username and password.

 

Click blue ‘MEAL ORDER’ button.

 

Step 1 – select your child (PLEASE ENSURE ALL DETAILS ARE UP TO DATE, Health warning in your student profile should be completed if your child has any food allergies/ intolerances).

 

Step 2 – select date 19 September and then click on the pop-up dialogue box SPECIAL EVENT MENU.

 

Orders must be placed by the cut-off date of Thursday, 14 September at 7.30am – sorry we cannot accept late orders.

 

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 – 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.

 

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

For any queries regarding ordering online please contact QuickCliQ on 1300 484 888 or email support@quickcliq.com.au.

 

** To cancel an order please contact the canteen direct on 9243 2434**

 

Year 3 to Year 6

END OF TERM MEAL

Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Cheese Pizza Roll

or

Bacon Cheese Pizza Roll

$8.00

4 pack sushi – gluten free

(teriyaki chicken or tuna or vegetable)

$9.00

All meals come with:

Juice Bomb Apple Raspberry

Freddo

(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, 7 September 2023 (7.30AM)

NO OTHER FOOD AVAILABLE ON 13 SEPTEMBER 

 

PRIMARY TERM 3 MEAL

Year 3 to Year 6

Wednesday, 13 September 2023

 

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 11 66 37.

 

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 13 September 2023 and then click on the pop up dialogue box SPECIAL EVENT MENU.

 

Orders must be placed by the cut-off date of Thursday, 7 September at 7.30am – sorry we cannot accept late orders.

 

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.

 

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

For any queries regarding ordering online please contact Quickcliq by phoning 1300 11 66 37 or email support@quickcliq.com.au

 

 

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Term 3 – Notices – Week 6

Book Week is always an exciting week and last week was no exception, especially on Friday seeing the children all dressed up. Thank you to all the parents and carers who put in the time and effort to help your child with their costume.

We also had an Indigenous Elder visit both the ELC and 3-6 spaces last week. Derek Nannup came into school to teach the children about indigenous culture. This was hugely informative and engaging and it was great to see how much the students were able to take from it.

Week Ahead

 

ELC

28 Aug – 8 Sept  – P/P, Year 1 & 2 Swimming Lessons

1 Sept, 2-3pm – Father’s and Special Guest Day Celebrations

 

3-6

1 Sept – Year 5 Incursion

 

Wishing you a wonderful week,

Andrew Johnston and Hannah Lockwood-Jones

 

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Term 3 – Notices – Week 5

Week Ahead

ELC

23 August – Year 2 and Year 9 Mentors Pinnaroo Walk

24 August – Derek Nannup Incursion

25 August – Book Week Parade 9.30am

 

3-6

22 August – Derek Nannup Incursion

23 August – Interhouse Music Festival

25 August – Book Week Parade 8.40am

 

A huge congratulations to all students and staff on the wonderful Primary Seussical performances this week. Our Year 5 and 6 students have all worked incredibly hard to memorise lines, songs, positions, and dances under the incredible guidance of Miss Jessica O’Connor and Mrs Sonya Elek. Staff, parents, and students across Primary, thank you all for your time, flexibility and creativity in assisting with props, costumes and backstage supervision. Not only did we see the student’s creativity on stage by also through the beautiful artwork and props that filled the foyers, graced the stage, and were displayed in our classroom. It is clear we have many talented students. It was wonderful to see all students perform so well. We are certainly very proud of every student. Truly outstanding! A standing ovation to everyone.

 

Last week at the ELC we had a couple of major events alongside the other exciting things that were happening in each classroom! A huge thank you to our High School students from Year 9 who came over in the bad weather to spend time with ELC students. The Year 2’s thoroughly enjoyed their time with their buddies, exploring board games and spending time with our older students.

 

Last Friday as part of the lead up to Book Week, students from PP to Year 2 had an incursion. As always, it was full of fun and lots of audience participation. There are some wonderful books nominated for this year’s awards. We continually encourage students to explore a wide range of reading material, and this is just one of many methods we use to foster curiosity and reading.

 

After a very exciting week last week, we wish you a wonderful week ahead.

 

God Bless

 

Hannah Lockwood-Jones & Andrew Johnston

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE FOR 3-6 PARADE

Interhouse Music Festival

 Wednesday 23 August 2023

Primary Market Place

9:00 – 9:50         Year 6 session 1

9:50 – 10:40      Year 6 session 2

Morning Tea

11:00 – 12:00    Year 4

12:00 – 1:00      Year 3

Lunch

1:40 – 2:20        Year 5 session 1

2:20 – 3:00        Year 5 session 2

Parents are welcome to attend. Click the link the below to see the proposed schedule.

Updated IH Schedule

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Term 3 – Notices – Week 4

WEEK AHEAD

ELC

15 August – Year 2 and Year 9 Mentors Pinnaroo Walk

18 August – PP-Yr2 Book Week Incursion

3-6

16 – 18 August – Primary Musical Production – Seussical JR.

17 August – Scitech Incursion Years 3-6

18 August – Assembly 3L

We are very excited about our upcoming performance of Seussical JR. There has been an incredible amount of work put in to the preparation and rehearsing of this production from students, staff and parents. It is very exciting to see it all come together for the performances this week. Good luck to all our amazing performers!

Book Week

Next week is Book Week! Don’t forget a costume for this special day! Please see the attached flyer for further information.

ELC Swimming Lessons

Can ELC parents please make sure you have returned your child’s swimming forms, ready for the upcoming swimming lessons.

Have a wonderful week ahead.

Hannah Lockwood-Jones and Andrew Johnston

 

 

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Term 3 – Notices – Week 3

Welcome to Week 3

ELC

Thursday 10 August – Kindy Pyjama Day

Thursday 10 August – Year 2 Sciencefest

Friday 11 August – Worship

 

3-6

7-11 August – Year 3 & 4 Swimming Lessons

 

This week continues to be full of activity and events, and it is wonderful to see the enthusiasm among the children.

 

Musical

Our Year 5 and 6 students are furiously rehearsing for the musical performances next week, and things are really starting to take shape.

Your child should be coming home with their Seussical T-shirt today, if they ordered one. We are happy for the T-shirts to be worn at school from Wednesday, until the end of the performances (with the exception of the days they are washed), if they wish. If your child does wear the T-shirt, please ensure they wear their PE uniform to accompany the shirt. If they do not wear the T-shirt, students must wear the standard uniform, as usual.

 

Use of devices outside of learning

We would like to remind you that, although we do allow students to wear smart watches, in school, they must be disconnected and not used for any form of communication during school hours. Can we please ask that you support your children with this by disconnecting the device during the day, as the capacity for this to be used can be a little too tempting for some.

Equally, we do understand that some children use their watches or even phones to communicate with you at the end of the school day, when being picked up. If this is the case, the watches must be disconnected until the end of the school day and phones must be turned off and kept in the child’s bag.

 

A message from the school nurse

We wish to inform you that head lice have been found within Year 3.

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

 

Class Placement 2024

As we prepare for 2024, we would like to take the opportunity to inform you of the process we use when placing students in their classes for next year. Please note that all teachers place students after examination of several factors which include:

Social and emotional concerns
Friendship preferences
Academic ability
Staff observations
Your child’s current class teachers construct their class lists in collaboration with their partner year group teacher(s), Learning Assistants and Specialist Teachers. Where possible, the teaching staff will provide experiences for students to interact across the classes to also observe student interactions with students not currently in their class.

Once the teachers have completed their class list recommendations, they are forwarded on to the Primary Leadership Team to be reviewed.

The process of creating class lists is done carefully and over a period of time. Please be assured that every decision we make is in the best interests of your child and understand that, while we recognise the uniqueness and preferences of each student, we will not guarantee a preferred placement.

Please, can we encourage you to trust in the professionalism and dedication of our staff as they consider the many factors in placing your child in a particular class and not make requests for preferred class placements for your child.

You will be notified of your child’s teacher in January 2024 before they commence school in 2024.

Kind regards,

Andrew Johnston & Hannah Lockwood-Jones

Long Jump, Turbo Javelin and Shot Put Practice 

All students from year 3 to 6 are welcome to attend extra jumps and throws practices on Friday mornings before school in term 3. These sessions will provide extra opportunity to prepare for the school carnival and if selected, the inter school competition. The sessions will be held at Hamer Oval(high school oval) from 7:45a to 8:15a. The sessions will be on the following dates;  

Friday 11 August(week 3)  

Friday 18 August(week 4)  

*no week 5 due to book week parade  

Friday 1 September(week 6)  

Friday 8 September(week 7)  

If there are any Parent’s available, I would appreciate help with monitoring long jump and turbo javelin. Please let me know at daniel.parker@ststephens.wa.edu.au if you are able to help. 

State Cross Country 

I would like to thank all of the students that represented St Stephen’s at the School Sport WA, cross country championships. In what is always a tough physical challenge, our students showed outstanding strength of character. Of course, the challenge is not simply the day of the race but also the exhausting and sometimes painful training sessions. Another huge challenge is also that some races have fields of competitors in excess of 300. Well done to the following students that managed to finish within the top 100 which is no easy feat. A special mention for Joshua Coetzer and Fraser Strudwick who both earned invitations to state team trials.

Year 3 Boys

Joshua Coetzer – 3

Fraser Strudwick – 9

George Chapman – 37

Max McCarthy – 44

Year 3 Girls

Matilda Dender – 48

Year 4 Girls

Reese Delport – 32

Year 5 Boys

Elijah Allmark – 53

Jackson McCarthy – 57

Year 5 Girls

Poppy Gilbert – 95

Year 6 Boys

Hugh Kraut – 32

Benjamin Reeve – 68

Jack Whyte – 98

Daniel Parker

Teacher – Primary Physical Education

Music Notes

Interhouse Music Festival – Years 3 -6

The Interhouse Music Festival will be taking place this term on Wednesday 23 August (Week 5). Students are encouraged to perform as soloists and in small groups for an adjudicator. Points are awarded to contribute to the winning house for 2023.

Entry forms are available through the link below or from the front office and music department.

Primary Nomination Form 2023

All entry forms are due in by 3:30pm Wednesday 16 August in the Primary Office.

 

Semester 2 Music Calendar

Below is a link to an overview of ensembles and their rehearsal times and important dates for this semester.

Any students interested in singing are welcome to join Primary Chorale (ELC – year 4) or Chamber Choir (Year 5 and 6) in second semester. Come along to the first rehearsal this semester to give it a try.

Primary Music Calendar 2023[21]

Rebecca Thorne
Teacher – Music

 

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Term 3 – Notices – Week 2

Week Ahead


ELC 

4 August – Assembly – Kindy Moynihan

 

3-6

31 July – 11 August – Year 3&4 Swimming Lessons

2 August – Australian Mathematics Competition (Selected Students Years 3 – 6)

3 August – State Cross Country (Selected Students)

 

Welcome to Week 2, Term 3.

A few messages from the Deputies:-

Drop off and Pick Up

ELC  – We have seen an increase in the number of people parking in the Kiss and Drive area between 8.00am – 8.50am. This is making the road area inside the ELC very congested during the morning. It is also unsafe for our students who are exiting their vehicles further away from the gate area and to walk independently alongside the road. Please do not park in this area during this time.

A gentle reminder to all drivers collecting students from the Kiss and Drive area after school to not exit their vehicle. All children using the Kiss and Drive must be independent in entering their vehicle and securing themselves in the seat. If the driver is needing to assist the child, then the vehicle should be parked, and the student collected from their class teacher. Due to the number of vehicles using this facility and to support the movement of traffic, the driver must remain at the wheel.

3-6 – There have been people parking in the staff parking area early in the morning. This has meant that there have been a number of parking bays unavailable to staff. Can we please kindly ask that you do not park in this area. Many of our staff come to school with additional resources. Parking with close proximity to the school enables ease of transportation of resources and teaching items.

 

ELC Father and Special Guest day

We have received correspondence regarding an alteration to our ELC Father and Special Guest event being moved to the afternoon.

We had to amend our original plans after recently receiving our allocation of swimming lessons for the ELC. Unfortunately, we are not able to stipulate the swimming lesson time and dates.  Lesson allocation is set by an external government run program. This year, the allocation has come at one of the busiest times of year for the ELC with numerous events happening.

Rather than cancel swimming lessons or Father and Special Guest event, we have decided to proceed with both . This was after much conversation and consultation with staff. Due to a number of constraints the only option we had was to run the Father and Special Guest event in the afternoon, after the morning swimming lessons have been completed.

We understand this is a change to our initial timing but hope that the early notification provided to parents and guardians will enable people to attend. This is an event well-loved by the students and community. It would have been such a shame to cancel it.

All decisions we make regarding our events and activities, take into consideration a range of factors. Please know that we work hard to ensure that we are offering the best we can for our students and community.

We are so grateful to the staff for their willingness to run the swimming lessons, this event and many other events scheduled for this term.

 

Class Placement 2024

As we prepare for 2024, we would like to take the opportunity to inform you of the process we use when placing students in their classes for next year. Please note that all teachers place students after examination of several factors which include:

  • Social and emotional concerns
  • Friendship preferences
  • Academic ability
  • Staff observations

 

Your child’s current class teachers construct their class lists in collaboration with their partner year group teacher(s), Learning Assistants and Specialist Teachers. Where possible, the teaching staff will provide experiences for students to interact across the classes to also observe student interactions with students not currently in their class.

Once the teachers have completed their class list recommendations, they are forwarded on to the Primary Leadership Team to be reviewed.

The process of creating class lists is done carefully and over a period of time. Please be assured that every decision we make is in the best interests of your child and understand that, while we recognise the uniqueness and preferences of each student, we will not guarantee a preferred placement.

Please, can we encourage you to trust in the professionalism and dedication of our staff as they consider the many factors in placing your child in a particular class and not make requests for preferred class placements for your child.

You will be notified of your child’s teacher in January 2024 before they commence school.

Kind regards,

Hannah Lockwood-Jones and Andrew Johnston

Deputy Heads of Primary

Music Notes

Interhouse Music Festival – Years 3 -6

The Interhouse Music Festival will be taking place this term on Wednesday 23 August (Week 5). Students are encouraged to perform as soloists and in small groups for an adjudicator. Points are awarded to contribute to the winning house for 2023.

Entry forms are available through the link below or from the front office and music department.

Primary Nomination Form 2023

All entry forms are due in by 3:30pm Wednesday 16 August in the Primary Office.

Semester 2 Music Calendar

Below is a link to an overview of ensembles and their rehearsal times and important dates for this semester.

Any students interested in singing are welcome to join Primary Chorale (ELC – year 4) or Chamber Choir (Year 5 and 6) in second semester. Come along to the first rehearsal this semester to give it a try.

Primary Music Calendar 2023[21]

FRIENDS OR FRENEMIES

We’re now just a week away from the second lecture in the 2023 Parent Series which will be delivered by Linda Stade next Wednesday 2 August.

“Friends or frenemies” will help you guide and support your child through the challenges of building and maintaining friendships.

Linda Stade is a WA-based education writer, speaker, and consultant who works with parents and teachers to help grow happy, healthy kids who thrive on learning. Linda has enjoyed 30 years in schools and working with young people and today has a 35k strong social media following and writes a practical and relevant fortnightly parenting blog.

This event is open to St Stephen’s School parents and the local community – we would love to share this incredibly valuable information with all local parents. Feel free to bring a friend from the area!

Book your ticket now at https://loom.ly/GoLjzy0

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Term 3 – Week 1 – Notices

Welcome Back to Term 3,

We hope you all managed to have a good break with lots of rest and time with your children.

The staff all came back last week where we had a fantastic week of professional development and we are now raring to go for the second half of the year.

Thank you to all of you who attended the Parent meetings today. It was great to be able to catch up with you and talk through how we can continue to partner with each other to support your children.

 

NAIDOC

A reminder that we have our NAIDOC day tomorrow across both the ELC and 3-6. The children will be taking part in a variety of activities learning about indigenous culture and community. Please bring your children to school wearing a splash of indigenous colours. It promises to be an exciting day.

 

Week ahead

 

ELC

25 July – NAIDOC Activity Rotation Day – wear a splash of colour – Red, Yellow & Black

28 July – 101 Days of the Year – Year 1

28 July – Worship

 

3-6

25 July – NAIDOC Activity Rotation Day – wear a splash of colour – Red, Yellow & Black

26 July – Digital Learning Journey Hands On Robotics Workshop Incursion (Yr3&4 Students) Student Only Event

 

Year 3  & 4 swimming lessons commence Monday 31 August

 

Blessings,

 

Andrew Johnston & Hannah Lockwood-Jones

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Term 2 – Week 10 – Notices

Week Ahead

ELC

30 June – Assembly PPB

30 June – Year 1 End of Term Fundraiser

 

3-6

26 June 2.30pm – Year 3 String Demonstration

26-28 June – 4I camp at Springhills Farm

28-30 June – 4L camp at Springhills Farm

30 June 2.30pm – House Captain Assembly

 

Our Community

Last week’s blog celebrated our school community. Many new families positively feedback that our community is the difference compared to other schools. A special thank you to the Parent Reps and families that continually look to support and care for our new and existing members of our community.

Occasionally, there may be a bump in relationships. Continually seek to find a resolution through kindness and care. Rarely do people set out to cause upset but it can happen as we travel life together and opinions differ, or actions offend. Always speak directly to the person if differences emerge. Never share disgruntled feelings in the car park, awaiting pick up or over social media. Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself.

We want our children to show unity, acceptance, and support for each other, as modelled by our community.

After a busy semester full of learning, fun and events, we wish you a wonderful holiday and look forward to seeing you all next semester.

Hannah Lockwood-Jones and Andrew Johnston

Dear Parents 

 PRIMARY REPORTING DAY WILL TAKE PLACE ON MONDAY 24 JULY 2023 

  Reports for PP – Year 6 will be available online through SEQTA Engage, on Friday 30 June.  

Kindy students will receive a reflection for Semester 1.      

Reporting day is optional for parents of K – Year 6 students, if you wish to have an interview to discuss your child’s progress, they will be conducted on Monday 24 July.  Interviews will take place in the ELC Forum, Primary Village or via Teams.  Should you prefer to utilise Teams for an online interview, please email your child’s teacher after booking online to advise of your selected time prior to reporting day.  The online interview will be conducted utilising your child’s Teams account and your child’s teacher will commence the interview at your scheduled time. 

The following time periods are available:  

8.30am – 10am 

11am – 12.30pm   

2.30pm – 4pm  

4.30pm – 6.00pm 

Online Reporting Day bookings will be open from Monday 26 June and will close on Monday 17 July.   

Please note that interviews are timed for 10 minutes only, and your child’s attendance is optional. We will be setting goals with the children during class time in Week 2 of Term 3.  If there are larger issues that you need to discuss with the teacher, please contact the teacher to arrange a separate appointment. 

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.   

Parents, log into the Parent portal using your parent username  

(e.g. 12345@parent.ststephens.wa.edu.au) and parent password.   

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

 If you wish to meet with a Specialist teacher, please email them directly to book a time. 

 Kind regards 

Primary Leadership Team 

Reporting Day in the Primary School 2023

 

Music Notes

Concert

Congratulations to all Primary performers on a wonderful concert last week. Your hard work over all the rehearsals this semester has paid off and you all performed brilliantly. Enjoy the sleep ins this week. See you back at rehearsals at the beginning at term 2.

New members welcome for Primary Chorale, Chamber Choir and The Minstrels

If you are interested in joining the following groups, please come to the first rehearsals next term to see what is involved.

The Minstrels – Recorder players from years 4, 5 and 6.  If you enjoy playing recorder and would like to be involved in a massed performance with Orchestra next term come along on Friday 28 July 7:45 – 8:30am.

Chamber Choir – singers from years 5 and 6. No audition required. Monday 31 July 7:30 – 8:30

Primary Chorale – singers from years 4 and 5. No audition required. Thursday 27 July 7:45 – 8:30

Interhouse Music Festival

Start planning and choosing your repertoire in the holidays if you would like to perform in the Interhouse Music Festival on Wednesday 23 August.

The Festival is an opportunity to play solo or group musical items for an adjudicator who awards points which go toward your house tally. The house with the most points wins the Interhouse Music Shield which was won in 2022 by Alethea.

Rebecca Thorn

Term 3 2023 Imagineers Club DUNCRAIG

 

“Start or continue your child’s awesome STEM & Coding journey in Term 3 with STEMSmart’s After School Imagineers Club at St Stephen’s School Duncraig.

From 3:15 pm each Thursday, students from Years 3 through 7 can join and build up a wide variety of STEM & Coding skills in 1-hour sessions!

In this club, exclusive to St. Stephen’s School, students will be guided through a project-based learning curriculum, building fundamental skills across many different types of topics. Robotics, Coding, Engineering, and more can all be found in this club! Challenging, interactive, and lots of fun, this course helps to unlock the world of programming for young people, sparking an interest that will make them want to keep on exploring it! The only limit is your IMAGINATION!

In Term 3, Students will embark on an incredible coding adventure with our Term-Long STEM Coding Club, where they can dive headfirst into the captivating world of programming and coding using the power of Minecraft EDU! Throughout the term, students will delve into the fundamentals of coding, exploring languages like Python that power countless innovations around the world. With gamified programming tools and interactive challenges, they’ll unlock the secrets of coding and unleash their creativity in ways they never imagined.

To book, please follow the link below:

https://bit.ly/STEMSmartImagineersClub

We can’t wait to see you in Term 3!”

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Term 2 – Week 9 – Notices

Welcome to Week 9 of Term 2.

When we reflect on the semester there is so much for us to be grateful for:-

The fantastic students and what each one brings to our community.
Our families and their commitment and support to the school.
The staff and their dedication to continually go above and beyond to do their very best.
The learning that has taken place and the foundations that are being laid for the future.
Our wonderful Admin team who help us throughout the day, keep the school running and the students well looked after.
Our executive board as they guide and lead us.
The well known ancient African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child” is certainly lived out at our school. The partnerships between us all, are and will continue to be, the basis of our community. We continue to work together to build and support the students as they grow and learn.

Thank you so much, parents and guardians, for your continued support.

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

Colossian 3:15

 

Week ahead

 

It is a very busy week ahead across the Primary School. Please ensure that you keep up to date with your child’s class blog too.

 

ELC

23 June – Interschool Cross Country (Mawson Park Hillarys)

23 June – Worship

23 June 11am – Kindy Police Incursion

23 June 2.45pm – Pre- Primary Choir Performance

Monday 26 June – Non-Uniform Day

 

3-6

20 June – Rookie Debating – Grand Final

20 June 6pm – Year 4 Camp Information Night

21 June 6.45pm – Middle School Music Concert

22 June 6.45pm – Primary Music Concert

23 June – Interschool Cross Country (Mawson Park Hillarys)

Monday 26 June – Non-Uniform Day

 

Have a wonderful week and look forward to seeing you around the school soon.

 

Hannah Lockwood-Jones and Andrew Johnston

A message from the school nurse:

Dear 3-6 Parents 

 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

Thank you.

 

ELC Non-Uniform Day Monday 26 June

Year 1 have been researching endangered Australian animals, in particular the numbat and the western swamp tortoise.  Year 1’s have been so moved by the plight of these special WA animals that they have asked Mrs Lockwood Jones if the money collected in the upcoming free dress day can be donated to accompanying charities.

They have created posters to help further spread awareness as they endeavour to ‘take action’. These can be seen throughout the ELC.

Thank you for your support in their efforts.

StemSmart School Holiday Workshops

 

“Are you ready for an exciting and enriching school holiday experience for your child? Look no further than STEMSmart’s July School Holiday Workshops at St. Stephen’s Duncraig! We are thrilled to bring you a diverse range of courses designed to ignite your child’s curiosity, nurture their creativity, and empower them with essential STEM skills. 

Whether your child dreams of becoming a photographer, a coding prodigy, a Minecraft master, or a musical phenomenon, we have the perfect workshop to unleash their potential.

Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to secure your child’s spot today by visiting our website by clicking the link below:

https://bit.ly/STEMSmartSTSDuncraigWorkshops

We can’t wait to see you these holidays!”

 

Dear Parents 

 PRIMARY REPORTING DAY WILL TAKE PLACE ON MONDAY 24 JULY 2023 

  Reports for PP – Year 6 will be available online through SEQTA Engage, on Friday 30 June.  

Kindy students will receive a reflection for Semester 1.      

Reporting day is optional for parents of K – Year 6 students, if you wish to have an interview to discuss your child’s progress, they will be conducted on Monday 24 July.  Interviews will take place in the ELC Forum, Primary Village or via Teams.  Should you prefer to utilise Teams for an online interview, please email your child’s teacher after booking online to advise of your selected time prior to reporting day.  The online interview will be conducted utilising your child’s Teams account and your child’s teacher will commence the interview at your scheduled time. 

The following time periods are available:  

8.30am – 10am 

11am – 12.30pm   

2.30pm – 4pm  

4.30pm – 6.00pm 

Online Reporting Day bookings will be open from Monday 26 June and will close on Monday 17 July.   

Please note that interviews are timed for 10 minutes only, and your child’s attendance is optional. We will be setting goals with the children during class time in Week 2 of Term 3.  If there are larger issues that you need to discuss with the teacher, please contact the teacher to arrange a separate appointment. 

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.   

Parents, log into the Parent portal using your parent username  

(e.g. 12345@parent.ststephens.wa.edu.au) and parent password.   

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

 If you wish to meet with a Specialist teacher, please email them directly to book a time. 

 Kind regards 

Primary Leadership Team 

Reporting Day in the Primary School 2023