Primary K-6 Blog changes
We have been hearing a number of parents voice concerns over the volume of blog posts that come out from the Primary School. In looking to streamline this process, while still offering valuable information to our families, we are looking to make some changes that will come into effect in the very near future.
The main change that you will notice is the reduction in the number of blogs that will be coming out. Each week you should be receiving a whole-primary blog on Monday afternoon and a Year-group blog on Friday afternoon. In the normal course of events, these will be the only two blogs that you will receive each week. With that change, you will also see information from the specialists included on the Year-group blogs, which will relate specifically to those classes.
We trust that this will make the process of keeping up to date with your child’s schooling an easier process. As this becomes the norm over the following weeks, please pass on any feedback to Mrs Lockwood-Jones or Mr Heglund.
Thursday Lunchtime Athletics Practice
Any 3-6 students who wish to put in a little extra training for sprints and long jump are welcome to join Mrs. Baird on Thursday (week 7). We will meet at the Kiss + Ride area at 1pm (before eating lunch) and return to the Primary School in time for period 7. The participating students can wear their sports shorts and shoes for the duration of the day. They can eat immediately after our session.
*Please note that production rehearsals, FIRST Lego League training and any other clubs take priority over this optional training.
Primary 3-6 Entry Way Update
As you will be aware, we have recently had to close off the main entry way into the Year 3-6 space of the Primary School from the ‘Kiss and Drive’. We are pleased to let you know that plans are well underway to refresh this area to again create a lovely, inviting entry into the school. In fact, by the time you read this, the existing structure will have been removed to make the area safe to use again. As the holidays approach, plans to develop the entry further will continue and we hope to have the works complete by the time students return in Term 4.
Traffic Safety
We have recently been made aware of some concerns over the safety of students as they navigate the traffic on Doveridge Drive. This is just a request to please continue to obey the school-zone restrictions and be vigilant in regards to students walking or riding their bikes. Mr Parker has been running bike lessons with our Year 5 and 6 students in recent weeks, and we will continue to encourage their own safe use of the roads too.
Extra- Curricular Activities, Term 3
A huge thank you to all involved in our ‘Extra- Curricular Activities’ during term 3. Next week will be the final week for these activities this year.
Colin Buchanan Concert, Friday 4th October
End of Term 3, ELC Meal Deal
Please place your orders by next Monday, 16 September: www.quickcliq.com.au.
Primary 3-6 Athletics Day Meal Deal
Please place your order by next Sunday, 15 September: www.quickcliq.com.au.
ELC Recycling
For more information: https://www.terracycle.com/en-AU/brigades/dish-and-air-care/
OSH Club Fundraising, Friday 13th September
Dearest St Stephens Families,
We need your help!
The OSH team are currently raising money for Children’s Cancer Support. We will be holding a cake sale on Friday the 13th of September at the front of the ELC as school finishes. Please come and support the OSH team and the children to raise money and enjoy some delicious home made cakes!
We also have lolly bags for sale in the OSH room and a ‘guess how many jelly beans in the jar’, please pop in with your gold coins and help to raise funds for the Children’s Cancer Support charity.
We look forward to seeing you and thank you in advance for your donations.
From Rachel, Laura and the OSHclubbers!
Primary – RAW Impact Thank you
Primary Lost Property
Final School Day, Term 4 2019
St Stephen’s School will be closing on Wednesday 11 December .
The Primary 3-6 will finish at 3.10pm
and the ELC will finish at 3.20pm.
