Community Freezer

We are continuing with our initiative of the school community freezer. It is located in the ‘Get Well Room’ in the Primary School Office. The purpose of this freezer is to support families from Pre-Kindy to Year 12 at SSS Duncraig with a home cooked meal when they are going through a very difficult family situation.

If you would like to contribute to this freezer by cooking a meal, we would greatly appreciate it. We are looking for simple, nutritious meals that are both family and freezer friendly. These include meat and vegetable-based casseroles, lasagnes, hearty soups and mild curries. Please do not use any nut or nut products. Please include all components of the meal e.g. “Casserole with rice” to make it as easy as possible for the families receiving the meals.

Please follow the steps below:

Read the food safety link: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/handwashing-why-its-important

1) Choose your own recipe or look for one at: http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/collections/freezer-friendly

2) Buy the ingredients.

3) Ensure your hands are adequately washed. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/food-safety-when-cooking

4) Cook the meal.

5) Cool the meal and pack in a reusable or recyclable container (either donate a container or collect a foil container from next to the freezer at school – photo below

6) Label the meal (stickers are available next to the freezer at school) – photo below

7) Freeze the meal.

8) Bring the frozen meal to school and place in the freezer for another family to enjoy!

Thank you for your support.

School Parking

Stationery for Dive, Surf & Ski Back Packs

Recycling – Next Level

Lucas from our ELC has decorated a collection bin for recycling plastic lids and rings. Did you know that these are not recyclable through your kerbside fortnightly collection? Find the green bin (pictured below) in the ELC reception area so you can drop off your clean plastic lids and rings. Together we CAN make a difference.

Separately, we are also collecting pumps, sprays and triggers (and other bits) primarily from beauty products that are not accepted through our usual fortnightly kerbside collection. Thanks to the Kraut Family for making us aware of this and for providing the box for our recyclables to go to Terracycle. See the poster below.

Keep Cup Winter Sale

Cash only! Get yours now at our Primary or ELC reception desks.

Primary Sponsor Children -Van & Aliza

Thank you Letter from Aliza

Parking Reminder

Recycling at the ELC – plastic lids and rings

Lucas from our ELC has made a video about recycling plastic lids and rings. Did you know that these are not recyclable through your kerbside fortnightly collection? Watch his video about Green Batch Recycling and find the small green bin (pictured below) in the ELC reception area so you can drop off your clean plastic lids and rings. Together we CAN make a difference.

ELC & Primary 3-6: Beauty Product Recycling

Recycling receptacles for these beauty products can be found at both the Primary and ELC Reception areas. Please read the flyer below to see just what plastics can be recycled through Terracycle or via your fortnightly kerbside collection.

Surf, Dive& Ski Back Packs

Remember to bring in your stationery items to go into these back packs.

Community Freezer

We are continuing with our initiative of the school community freezer. It is located in the Get Well Room in the Primary School Office. The purpose of this freezer is to support families from Pre-Kindy to Year 12 at SSS Duncraig with a home cooked meal when they are going through a very difficult family situation.

If you would like to contribute to this freezer by cooking a meal we would greatly appreciate it. We are looking for simple, nutritious meals that are both family and freezer friendly. These include meat and vegetable based casseroles, lasagnes, hearty soups and mild curries. Please do not use any nut or nut products. Please include all components of the meal e.g. “Casserole with rice” to make it as easy as possible for the families receiving the meals.

Please follow the steps below:

Read the food safety link: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/handwashing-why-its-important

1) Choose your own recipe or look for one at: http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/collections/freezer-friendly

2) Buy the ingredients.

3) Ensure your hands are adequately washed. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/food-safety-when-cooking

4) Cook the meal.

5) Cool the meal and pack in a reusable or recyclable container (either donate a container or collect a foil container from next to the freezer at school)

6) Label the meal (stickers are available next to the freezer at school)

7) Freeze the meal.

8) Bring the frozen meal to school and place in the freezer for another family to enjoy!

Thank you for your support.

Save the Date – for the Next Primary Disco

SSS Keep Cups Winter Sale – now $8 each or 2 for $15

ELC Book Fair Success

A huge ‘shout out’ to Mrs Urquhart and everyone who helped make this year’s Book Fair such a brilliant success. Clifford came to ‘high 5’, hug and entertain us all while we read copious amounts of exciting new books and learned loads of new information about things from sharks to hairstyles!

Mother’s Day Lap-a-thon

Thank you so much to all those who joined in, ran a lap (or two), baked or sold yummy treats, or just contributed something awesome to this cause. If you haven’t already donated, here is the link for your convenience. Thank you!

http://wa.cancercouncilfundraising.org.au/StStephensPrimarySchoolDuncraig

Active School Clubs Start This Week

A list of clubs were published on this blog in previous weeks. Please assume you are enrolled in the club you requested, unless you were contacted to say otherwise.

Primary K – 6: Surf, Dive & Ski

Please bring in any new items on the list below, to fill these back packs for Uniting Care West to pass onto children who need them.

Calendar Link

Please check the school calendar for upcoming events.

http://calendar.ststephens.wa.edu.au/term.php

Entertainment Book

Order your Entertainment book here – www.entbook.com.au/830h01

ELC: Book Fair Opens Tomorrow Morning!

Come and wander through the Book Fair at the ELC. Experience a whole new level of excitement from our staff and students as they discover and learn about all things wonderful and new! So exciting! There will be no Scholastic Book Club ordering this issue cycle, as we have the Book Fair right in our library.

Primary: Disco this Friday Night

Any parents who are able and willing to assist with supervision (particularly during the Year 5 & 6 time-slot) for this event are strongly encouraged to contact Carolyn Kerr. It is unsure whether or not the event can go ahead at this stage without more volunteers. Carolyn can be contacted on 0410 157 156 or carolyn@dataorigins.com 

Active School Clubs Begin Next Week

ELC: Mother’s Day

Primary: Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea & Lap-a-thon next Monday

For your convenience, you can donate here:

http://wa.cancercouncilfundraising.org.au/StStephensPrimarySchoolDuncraig

Primary: Running with Mrs BairdRecycling Next Level

A huge thank you to the Kraut Family for bringing this recycling information to our attention and helping us to recycle more efficiently. Please see the poster on what plastics are NOT recycled in our fortnightly recycle bins at home, but can be brought into the ELC or Primary and placed into a box at either reception desk.

Primary: Canteen Menu – Term 2Entertainment Book 2019

Welcome back

The 5 Keys

Over the course of Term 1, we have been reviewing the use and purpose of awards given out at assemblies. Starting next term, we will be using ‘The 5 Keys’ identified in the front of the student diaries as the basis for recognition for positive behaviour in the school. Mr Steven will be reviewing the keys (roughly one per term) with the students as part of the worship gatherings, giving students a clear idea of what each one means.

As a student shows these kinds of behaviours, members of staff are able to recognise their effort by adding a signature to the ‘keys’ table at the front of the student’s diary. Once five signatures are received for a particular key, the student will visit the Deputy of Primary for congratulations and to receive their key card. Once all five keys have been obtained, the student will be presented with a certificate at an upcoming worship session.

We look forward to recognising the wonderful behaviour that our students exhibit here at St Stephen’s.

Kind regards,

Hannah Lockwood-Jones and Jarrod Heglund

ELC: Scholastic Book Fair Next Week

Great news for students, staff, parents and siblings! 

Book Fair is coming to the ELC library.

Tuesday the 7^th of May, 8am

until

Friday the 10^th of May, before school only.

Primary 3-6: Mother’s Day Lap-a-thon and Biggest Afternoon Tea

For your convenience, you can donate here: http://wa.cancercouncilfundraising.org.au/StStephensPrimarySchoolDuncraig

Primary 3-6: Disco

Lost Property at the Primary 3-6 Reception Desk

Please have a good look at some of these items waiting to be claimed by their owners. Could it be you?

St Stephen’s Keep Cups are still available from Reception Desks

Community Camp Out- September 21 & 22

Book your spot here: www.trybooking.com/BBPVG

Thanksgiving Service Tomorrow Evening

Please book your seats through this link: www.trybooking.com/bbjtz

Primary 3-6: Library Stocktake

Yes, book returns are easy!

The Primary Library is only open to return library books this week so that we can stocktake.

We will be open as usual for the start of Term 2!

Thank you for you understanding.

Primary 3-6: Mother’s Day Lap-a-thon – Save the Date

Primary 3-6 Running Sessions

-RUNNING SESSIONS FOR KEEN ONES-

TUESDAY + THURSDAY LUNCH AT 1PM

Mrs Baird will be running lunchtime running sessions for interested Yr 3-6 students

between now and the Inter House Cross Country carnival next term.

These sessions will take place on Tuesday + Thursday lunchtimes on Hamer Oval – and involve RUNNING!

The group will meet at the Kiss + Drive area at 1.00pm before heading over together.

The children will eat their lunches at 1.30pm at the conclusion of the session.

Children don’t need to be fast or furious to join – just keen to run.

They may wear their sports shorts and sneakers for the duration of the day

(with whichever t shirt is their ‘normal’ Tuesday or Thursday attire).

Sessions start 9/4.

Mrs Baird 😊

Community Announcement: St. John Urgent Care Joondalup

Thanksgiving Service – Next Tuesday Evening April 9

Book your seats now – www.trybooking.com/BBJTZ

Staff changes in the 3 – 6 and ELC Offices

As some of you may be aware, there have been some changes in the administration staff in the Primary Offices. Mrs Carrigg and Mrs van der Merwe are much-loved members of the St Stephen’s community, so we just wanted to let you know that they have stretched out and taken on other positions within the school. Mrs Carrigg will be one of the Personal Assistants to the Deputy Head of Primary (ELC), while Mrs van der Merwe is now the Student Services Administration Officer in Secondary. We truly wish them well in their new positions and we look forward to welcoming a new face to our Primary Reception in the near future.

ELC Kiss ‘n Drive Important Information

Dear Parents,

Over the past couple of weeks, we have had a number of parents parking in the Kiss and Drive area of the ELC. This has caused huge problems for other parents that are trying to drop their children off. Last Monday we had eight cars parked in the Kiss and Drive area which meant that the entire area was inaccessible for drop off. Parents were then forced to stop in the road and let their children out. This then affected the flow of traffic coming in and out of the school.

We ask that you please respect others as you drop off your children to school and do not park in the Kiss and Drive area. There are parking places available opposite Kindy and Pre Primary and surrounding the oval.

Thank you for keeping our children and our community safe and for assisting us with the smooth flow of traffic through our school.

Non-Uniform Day, Monday 8 April

Please remember to wear your non-uniform clothes to school and bring your gold coin to help support the fabulous Falconer Family.

Primary Library Stocktake Information

Active Clubs for Term 2 

ELC Activities

Primary 3-6 Activities

ELC Easter Meal Deal Menu – for Tuesday 9 April – Ordering Closed

Primary 3-6 Easter Meal Deal Menu – for Thursday 11 April

Primary 3-6 Easter Meal Ordering Instructions – before Sunday 7 April

Follow the instructions below to order:

Go to www.quickcliq.com.au

Log in using your Online User Name and Password. 

Step 1 – Click green MEAL ORDER button. 

Step 2 – select your child 

Step 3 – select 11 April 2019 and then click on the green pop up dialogue box SPECIAL EVENT MENU 

Step 4 – select meals – click on the green cross X next to MEAL DEAL. Then click green ADD TO CART. 

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. 

Orders must be placed by the cut-off Sunday, 7 April 2019.

ONLY EASTER MEAL DEAL WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR LUNCH ON 11 APRIL. 

Please ensure any health warnings/allergies are recorded on student profile. 

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. 

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

For any queries regarding ordering online please contact Our Online Canteen

by phoning 1300 484 888 or email info@quickcliq.com.au. 

Bethany Home Fundraising Dinner this Friday night

During the month of March, Pastor Eliezer Peter, seven staff members and two children will be joining St Stephen’s for some Professional Development and a brief holiday from Bethany Home. Whilst here, Pastor Eliezer and his staff would like to hold their annual fundraising dinner and, at the same time catch up with past and present ‘tour’ students and their parents.

Dinner will be prepared by the Bethany staff and a variety of presentations will be delivered.

Bookings and payment can be made using the Trybooking link below, at this time you will be able to purchase your tickets and advise of any dietary requirements you may have.

Trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/UDBX

Parent Information Evening (Years 3-6) this Thursday night

Supporting Your child in the Digital World

Join us as we explore the opportunities and challenges faced by children as they navigate the online world. 

Learn how we at St Stephen’s School develop your child’s knowledge and practical skills to keep them safe online and guide them in what it means to be a confident and responsible Digital Citizen. 

Where: Primary Village

When: Thursday 28^th March 2019

Time: 6.30-7.15pm

Please confirm your attendance by return email jenny.mallis@ststephens.wa.edu.au

Non-uniform Day: support the Falconer Family – Monday, 8 April

Please remember to bring in your gold coin donation and support the Falconer Family on the last Monday of term, Monday the 8th of April.

Primary Parent Information – 2019

When your child is going to be absent or late,

please email  absenteedunpri@ststephens.wa.edu.au and cc your child’s teacher as well.

Or you can telephone

the ELC office on 9243 2480

Years 3 – 6 office on 9243 2102.

For all general enquiries for students in years PK – 2,

please use the ELC Admin email adminelc@ststephens.wa.edu.au

and for students in Yrs 3 – 6, please use adminduncraigprimary@ststephens.wa.edu.au

ELC and Primary Office is open between 8.00am – 4.00pm.

Thanksgiving Service 2019 – Tuesday, 9 April

Please book your seats through this link: www.trybooking.com/BBJTZ

ELC Easter Meal Deal Menu – Tuesday, 9 April

ELC Easter Meal Ordering Instructions – before 31 March

Follow the instructions below to order:

Go to www.quickcliq.com.au

Log in using your Online User Name and Password.

Step 1. Click green MEAL ORDER button.

Step 2. Select your child

Step 3. Select date 11 April 2019 and then click on the green pop up dialogue box SPECIAL EVENT MENU

Step 4. Select meals – click on the green cross X next to MEAL DEAL. Then click green ADD TO CART.

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.

Orders must be placed by the cut-off Sunday, 31 March 2019.

ONLY EASTER MEAL DEAL WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR LUNCH ON 9 APRIL.

Please ensure any health warnings/allergies are recorded on student profile.

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.

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

For any queries regarding ordering online please contact Our Online Canteen by phoning

1300 484 888 or email info@quickcliq.com.au.

Primary 3-6 Easter Meal Deal Menu –  Thursday, 11 April

Please order before Sunday, 7 April 2019

Primary 3-6 Easter Meal Ordering Instructions – by Sunday, 7 April

Follow the instructions below to order:

Go to www.quickcliq.com.au

Log in using your Online User Name and Password.

Step 1. Click green MEAL ORDER button.

Step 2. Select your child

Step 3. Select date 11 April 2019 and then click on the green pop up dialogue box SPECIAL EVENT MENU

Step 4. Select meals – click on the green cross X next to MEAL DEAL. Then click green ADD TO CART.

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.

Orders must be placed by the cut-off Sunday, 7 April 2019.

ONLY EASTER MEAL DEAL WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR LUNCH ON 11 APRIL.

Please ensure any health warnings/allergies are recorded on student profile.

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.

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

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

Bethany Dinner

Dear Bethany Family

During the month of March, Pastor Eliezer Peter, seven staff members and two children will be joining St Stephen’s for some Professional Development and a brief holiday from Bethany Home. Whilst here, Pastor Eliezer and his staff would like to hold their annual fundraising dinner and, at the same time catch up with past and present ‘tour’ students and their parents.

Dinner will be prepared by the Bethany staff and a variety of presentations will be delivered.

Bookings and payment can be made using the Trybooking link below, at this time you will be able to purchase your tickets and advise of any dietary requirements you may have.

Trybooking: www.trybooking.com/UDBX

On behalf of St Stephen’s School and Bethany Home, we look forward to seeing you there.

Scholastic Book Club – closing this Friday, 22 March

Our New Outdoor Space

We have a new outdoor classroom area which we can also use as a fire pit during the cooler months. On Saturday morning, Stuart Proudfoot, who is one of our parents, kindly delivered all the logs used for this project. After a few hours work the area now looks fantastic. We wanted to say a huge thank you to Stuart, Ben and Tree Amigos for helping us to complete this project. Thank you for donating both the logs and your own personal time, we really appreciate your kindness.

Thanksgiving Service 2019

Trybooking: www.trybooking.com/BBJTZ

Goal Setting & Interviews – Start tomorrow, Tuesday 12 March

The booking system is now closed.  Please contact your teacher directly if you wish to make an appointment.

Primary 3-6 – Sausage Sizzle Tomorrow

Primary Parent Information

Boots for Service Learning

ELC Library Bookworms

First thing before school, our ELC Library is usually crawling with enthusiastic little book worms of all ages, shapes and sizes. We feel grateful and ever so blessed to have these fabulous facilities but more importantly the beautiful souls so eager to learn and grow.