Last Day of School 2019

As indicated on the School calendar, school closes on Wednesday 11 December at 3:10pm for 3-6 students and 3:20pm for ELC students. The closing time on the last day of Term 4 has been under discussion for some time and the move to close after a full day is in response to various transport obligations, including bus routes. 

Thank you.

Years 3-6 Presentation Evening

Please book your free tickets here: www.trybooking.com/BFYJZ

Absentee Procedures

ELC Parent Information

When your child is going to be absent or late, please send an email to absenteedunpri@ststephens.wa.edu.au and ‘cc’ your child’s teacher as well. 

Alternatively you can phone the ELC Office on 9243 2480 between the hours of 8am – 4pm.

For all other ELC matters, including information about pick up or drop off, can you please use the email adminelc@ststephens.wa.edu.au .

Primary 3-6 Parent Information

When your child is going to be absent or late, please send an email to absenteedunpri@ststephens.wa.edu.au and ‘cc’ your child’s teacher as well. 

Alternatively you can phone the Primary Office on 9243 2102 between the hours of 8am – 4pm.

For all other Primary matters, including information about pick up or drop off, can you please use the email adminduncraigprimary@ststephens.wa.edu.au .

School Shoes

Dear Parents,

I have received some feedback recently in regards to the changes to the school shoes for next year. This feedback has been both in support of the change, as well as from those with some concerns. Initially I wanted to let you know that we will be having a transition period for the remainder of this year and through the first semester of 2020, with the standard leather, lace-up, school shoes only being required from the start of Term 3.

The reason for the change is to lift the uniform standards in the school. Increases in uniform standards have been shown to bring about improvements in school pride, student behaviour and community appreciation/perception of the school, as well as other more minor areas. The changing of the shoes is just a small change through which we can continue to strive for such improvements.

I also thought I would take a moment to address those concerns raised, which have mostly been around the perceived impact on the amount of physical activity that the students will do at break times. I honestly and sincerely believe that the change in shoes will see no reduction in the amount of play that the students undertake at recess and lunch. From previous experience with other schools as well as with my own children, I have found that the standard leather school shoes still allow the students to experience all of the break time activities that other shoes would. I really don’t want to be reducing this is any way.

If comfort of the shoes is a genuine concern, the Uniform Shop as some recommendations for shoes that follow a lot of the same construction as a sports shoe, with the appearance of a more formal school shoe.

I understand that change always brings a level of uneasiness, so I want to thank you for your support in this area.

Kind regards,

Jarrod Heglund

Please Return Your School Library Books

ELC 3-6 Christmas Meal Deal – Order by this Thursday, November 28

Order your child’s meal here: wwwquickcliq.com.au

Primary 3-6 Christmas Meal Deal – Order by this Thursday, November 28

Order your child’s meal here: wwwquickcliq.com.au

Jam for Cambodia

Last Day of School for 2019

Dear Parents,

As indicated on the School calendar, school closes on Wednesday 11 December at 3:10pm for 3-6 students and 3:20pm for ELC students. The closing time on the last day of Term 4 has been under discussion for some time and the move to close after a full day is in response to various transport obligations, including bus routes. 

Thank you.

ELC Meal Deal

Order before, Thursday November 28 through this link –  www.quickcliq.com.au.  

Or for more Info:     info@quickcliq.com.au. 

Primary Meal Deal

Order before, Thursday November 28 through this link –  www.quickcliq.com.au.  

Or for more Info:     info@quickcliq.com.au. 

Library Book Borrowing

Final Scholastic Book Club Order for 2019

Scholastic Book Club:   https://mybookclubs.scholastic.com.au/Parent/Login.aspx 

Please order through the above link before Friday, November 22. No late orders will be accepted due to the close proximity to school holidays.  A special ‘Thank you!’ to our Book Club volunteers who provide a fabulous service to our community. You are very much appreciated! 

School Shoes

Dear Parents,

I have received some feedback recently in regards to the changes to the school shoes for next year. This feedback has been both in support of the change, as well as from those with some concerns. Initially I wanted to let you know that we will be having a transition period for the remainder of this year and through the first semester of 2020, with the standard leather, lace-up, school shoes only being required from the start of Term 3.

The reason for the change is to lift the uniform standards in the school. Increases in uniform standards have been shown to bring about improvements in school pride, student behaviour and community appreciation/perception of the school, as well as other more minor areas. The changing of the shoes is just a small change through which we can continue to strive for such improvements.

I also thought I would take a moment to address those concerns raised, which have mostly been around the perceived impact on the amount of physical activity that the students will do at break times. I honestly and sincerely believe that the change in shoes will see no reduction in the amount of play that the students undertake at recess and lunch. From previous experience with other schools as well as with my own children, I have found that the standard leather school shoes still allow the students to experience all of the break time activities that other shoes would. I really don’t want to be reducing this is any way.

If comfort of the shoes is a genuine concern, the Uniform Shop as some recommendations for shoes that follow a lot of the same construction as a sports shoe, with the appearance of a more formal school shoe.

I understand that change always brings a level of uneasiness, so I want to thank you for your support in this area.

Kind regards,

Jarrod Heglund

ELC: Sausage Sizzle – Return forms by next Monday, November 25

It’s the end of term Sausage Sizzle and the Year 1 classes are hosting a sausage sizzle lunch for the entire ELC.

The details are:

Date:  Friday 29^th November 2019

Beef Sausage (from a butcher)

Vegetarian Sausage

White Roll

Tomato Sauce

Cost: $2 each (Kindy’s may order ½ a sausage in bun for $1)

If your child has allergies, please bring in an alternative on the day and please contact your class rep. (no charge for your BYO sausage)

*Vegetarian sausages will now be supplied*

ELC : Kids in Care – Closing next Monday, November 25

Primary 3-6: Uniting Care West Hampers – Closing next Monday, November 25

Lost Property

Dear Parents,

Over the year staff work tirelessly to return lost property items to children whose items are named.  Regrettably we have accumulated many unnamed items which now need to be re-homed.   We have a large amount of jumpers and jackets with no name.  If your child is missing an item and please see Mrs Ford or Mrs McKillop in the office.

Jam for Cambodia

35 Years Celebration Day – This Saturday

Register for your free tickets here….   https://www.trybooking.com/BECBN

Letter from Mr Heglund

Please book your tickets here, so we can provide adequate seating.

Thank you.  https://www.trybooking.com/BFYJZ

Sport and Physical Activity at Home

How you can nurture your child’s participation in sport and physical activity at home

Our school recently secured funding from Sport Australia to run a Sporting Schools program – 

Term 1 Tee-ball, Term 2 Basketball, Term 3 Volleyball

We know the students loved these programs and it was a great way for children to find their 30 at school, however, while adults need 30 minutes of physical activity a day, children need 60. So, as well as finding 30 at school, they need to be finding 30 at home.

Sport Australia has provided us with some useful information on how parents and carers can continue to nurture a child’s participation in sport and physical activity and find their 30 at home.

Physical literacy provides the foundation for a lifelong connection to sport and physical activity. It is about developing the skills, knowledge and behaviours that give us the confidence and motivation to move more and lead an active, healthy life. You can help develop your child’s physical literacy by creating good habits with daily physical activity by increasing the opportunities for play-based activities at home. Entice your child/ren away from screen-time and teach them how to climb a tree, fly a kite, kick a footy or go for a bush walk together as a family. Encourage your child/ren to: help choose and plan the activities; set goals; and talk about how they feel while engaging in the activities. As a bonus, research has shown that children who are physically active achieve greater academic success and maintain higher attention levels during class at school.

See more examples of how you can support your child to develop their physical literacy and some activities you can do together as a family https://www.sportaus.gov.au/findyour30/challenge.

We can all develop our physical literacy at any stage of life, so why not do it together! Find a new sport or physical activity you can try with your family.

As a school community we also encourage active transport to school so walking or riding to and from school pick up and drop off are some other great ways your children can be active and as a bonus you’ll be finding your 30 and getting some physical activity too.

ELC Sausage Sizzle

It’s the end of term Sausage Sizzle and the Year 1 classes are hosting a sausage sizzle lunch for the entire ELC.

The details are:

Date:  Friday 29^th November 2019

Beef Sausage (from a butcher)

Vegetarian Sausage

White Roll

Tomato Sauce

Cost: $2 each (Kindy’s may order ½ a sausage in bun for $1)

If your child has allergies, please bring in an alternative on the day and please contact your class rep. (no charge for your BYO sausage)

*Vegetarian sausages will now be supplied*

ELC Meal Deal

Please order before Thursday November 28, through this link www.quickcliq.com.au

ELC CHRISTMAS MEAL DEAL Tuesday, 3 December 2019

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 staff on 1300 116 637.

Follow the instructions below to order:

Log in using your online username and password.

Click MEAL ORDER button

Step 1 – select your child

Step 2 – select date: 3 December 2019 and then click on the pop-up dialogue box SPECIAL EVENT MENU

Step 3 – add to cart:  click on the cross next to MEAL DEAL then tick the Christmas meal deal of your choice and then click ADD TO CART.

Step 4 – confirm order: any health warnings/food allergies/intolerances should be recorded in this section.  Don’t forget to click ‘Pay & 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 has been processed.

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 1pm on the cut-off date of Thursday, 28 November 2019.

NO OTHER FOOD WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ORDER FROM THE CANTEEN ON THAT DAY.

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

For any queries regarding ordering online please contact Quickcliq by phone 1300 116 637 or email info@quickcliq.com.au.

Prayer Groups and Bible Study

ELC: Kids in Care Collection

Primary 3-6: Uniting Care West Hampers

Primary K-6: Parents Night Out

Registration is essential!

For Thursday December 12, book here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/tnuc-parents-night-out-tickets-70426392235

For Friday December 13, book here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/tnuc-parents-night-out-tickets-78816699871

Cambodia Fundraising Jam

Welcome to Week 4 of Term 4

ELC SAUSAGE SIZZLE

It’s the end of term Sausage Sizzle and the Year 1 classes are hosting a sausage sizzle lunch for the entire ELC.

The details are:

Date:                         Friday 29^th November 2019

Lunch:                      Sausage Sizzle

Beef Sausage (from a butcher)

Vegetarian Sausage

White Roll

Tomato Sauce

Cost:               $2 each (Kindy’s may order ½ a sausage in bun for $1)

If your child has allergies, please bring in an alternative on the day and please contact your class rep. (no charge for your BYO sausage)

*Vegetarian sausages will now be supplied*

ELC CHRISTMAS MEAL DEAL

Kindy, Pre Primary, Year 1 and Year 2

CHRISTMAS MEAL DEAL Tuesday, 3 December 2019

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 staff on 1300 116 637.

Follow the instructions below to order:

Log in using your online username and password.

Click MEAL ORDER button

Step 1 – select your child

Step 2 – select date: 3 December 2019 and then click on the pop-up dialogue box SPECIAL EVENT MENU

Step 3 – add to cart:  click on the cross next to MEAL DEAL then tick the Christmas meal deal of your choice and then click ADD TO CART.

Step 4 – confirm order: any health warnings/food allergies/intolerances should be recorded in this section.  Don’t forget to click ‘Pay & 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 has been processed.

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 1pm on the cut-off date of Thursday, 28 November 2019.  NO OTHER FOOD WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ORDER FROM THE CANTEEN ON THAT DAY.

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

For any queries regarding ordering online please contact Quickcliq by phone 1300 116 637 or email info@quickcliq.com.au.

Resource Lists (Kindergarten – Year 6)

Duncraig Primary for 2020

Students are supplied with a list of essential items and texts which have to be purchased for school. This is handled by Campion Education WA.

Resource lists will be available online through the Campion website.

From Monday 21 October – Thursday 14 November 2019

(If ordered after this date the goods may not arrive on time for the new school year.)

www.campion.com.au

Click on “Order Here” in the “For Parents and Students” block

Towards the bottom of the screen click “continue without an account”

Select “WA” and then St Stephen’s School – Duncraig

Type in the Resource list code for K – Yr 6 – UNZ5

Each resource list is headed by a caveat that states that books may be accessed from other sources if you wish. However if you choose to do this you need to ensure that students have the materials in order to commence their school year. We encourage students to use stationery supplies from previous years, if in suitable condition. Some stationery supplies will need to be replaced during the year.

The online dates for our Primary School and Secondary School are different. Please note the dates above are for Kindergarten – Year 6 in 2020 (Duncraig campus).

Date of delivery of order is Friday 6 December, if placed prior to the cut-off date.

Online ordering is preferred.

Campion is located in Malaga (Monday – Friday) on telephone 6240 2778.

35 Years Celebration

Please register if you will be coming along so the planning team can make sure there are enough activities/food trucks to cater.

Uniting Care West Christmas Appeal 2019

Years 3  – 6 are collecting items for hampers.

Please see your class blog for the class donation lists.

Thank you for your support.

Closing Date: Monday 25 November