Deputies Newsletter
Dear Parents
Over the term, our students have been focusing on what initiative means and looks like when alone, with peers or with their families. They have been challenged in their thinking and have been given some ‘I wills’ when recognising and doing what needs to be done before asked to do it.
I will:
Do what is right before being told.
Look for ways to help others.
Further on from that, they have been encouraged to learn the action of ‘scopin’; being alert to the needs of others around us and then act quickly to assist others using our initiative.
We have seen that students who demonstrate these traits are well placed to be successful in their learning and friendships. The students are also able to work through examples of what this looks like at home and school and were given a snap shot of how they can become more attentive.
During the past week, a parent shared with us how her little boy of 4 years old has been showing initiative at home. He has been assisting his Mum with folding of the washing and now sets the dinner table with a willing heart. In the Mum’s own words, “It takes a village to raise a child, thank you ALL for being a huge part of our village”.
We encourage parents and families to support their children in developing these skills so that it becomes second nature. We also ask that any good news stories are shared with us, as we want to celebrate together.
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ”. Colossians 3: 23 – 24
Have a fabulous week ahead.
Kind Regards,
Richard and Vernita
Book Fair has arrived at the Primary 3-6
The Fabulous Frané Lessac Visit at our ELC and Primary 3 – 6
A big thank you for your support of our visiting illustrator – Frané Lessac.
Frané very impressed with our school. She said it was so lovely to have such interested and polite children and such friendly staff.
Grand Final Rookie Debating this Wednesday evening
Were you ever in your school debating team/club? Are your children interested in debating? All students and families are very welcome to come and support our St Stephen’s Team on Wednesday evening.
Please RSVP to Louise Loxton to let her know for catering purposes on Louise.loxton@ststephens.wa.edu.au
Primary 3-6 Markets this Wednesday lunch time
Our ‘girls’ are hungry! Can you help?
ELC Meal Deal – Order by Thursday 21 June
Please order using this link: www.quickcliq.com.au.
For more information, see: info@quickcliq.com.au.
Please note: Parents, please be aware that Quickcliq have now decided to charge $2 for all students who either do not order correctly or have missing orders (generally due to insufficient funds on their account). This money will go to Quickcliq and has nothing to do with the school.
Primary 3-6 Meal Deal – Order by Sunday 24 June
Please order using this link: www.quickcliq.com.au.
For more information, see: info@quickcliq.com.au.
Please note: Parents, please be aware that Quickcliq have now decided to charge $2 for all students who either do not order correctly or have missing orders (generally due to insufficient funds on their account). This money will go to Quickcliq and has nothing to do with the school.
Fete Meeting this Thursday evening
Lost Property – Please clearly label your children’s belongings
Meet Betty – the food van
If you haven’t already had the pleasure – meet Betty (pictured with our lovely D&T Teacher Mr Matt Kirby). Betty is part of the School’s Service Learning project which will see the beloved old caravan given a makeover and transformed into a mobile food service to help those less fortunate than ourselves.
Students have spent time fixing the ol’ gal up, along with help from our community and volunteers. Betty is at the stage where she will soon be fitted with a whole new set of cabinetry courtesy of Kitchen Craftsman. Yet before the Kitchen Craftsman team come in, we have to do some behind-the-scenes work and we need your help!
We’re putting the call out to our community to see if anyone might be interested in helping out with donating any of the below items to get Betty one step closer to hitting the road with the School’s Service Learning programs.
If you are able to help out with donations of any of the below items or even time to work on Betty with us, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Service Learning Coordinator Donna Lund on donna.lund@ststephens.wa.edu.au.
White gloss paint to paint the windows
Kitchen/Bathroom white low sheen paint to paint the interior
Mondall timber sealer to seal the timber floors
Tempered/laminated glass or Plexiglass (plastic) for glass install
Lockwood locks for the doors
Swing up serving window – Gas struts to help swing up the serving window
A pair of hands, or students to help with the painting
Parent Symposium
Please book your tickets via www.trybooking.com/VXCQ
