Reporting Day 2019

Dear Parents

PRIMARY REPORTING TAKING PLACE ON MONDAY 29 JULY 2019

Reports for PP – Yr 6 will be available online through Seqta Engage, on Wednesday 3 July at 4pm.       

Reporting day is optional for parents of PP – Yr 6 students, however, if you wish to have an interview, they will be conducted on Monday 29 July.  To enable other staff to prepare the classrooms, interviews will take place in the ELC Forum/Primary Village.

8am – 10am

10.30am – 12.30pm

2.30pm – 4pm

4.30pm – 6.30pm

Online Reporting Day bookings will be open from 4pm on Tuesday 25 June and will close at 4pm on Thursday 25 July.  

Please note that interviews are timed for 15 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.

All interviews need to be booked online through Seqta at https://portal.ststephens.wa.edu.au  where all parents can access school systems. Interview Bookings can be found under the Plan the Term tab options.

Parents, log into the portal using your ID@parent.ststephens.wa.edu.au and you will then be prompted for a login and password for Edinfo once they click on the Interviews tab. The login will be your ID and same password.  Then select your preferred time with the teacher.

If you wish to meet with a Specialist teacher, please organise this directly with them via email.

If you require further assistance, please contact the ICT Parent helpdesk at help.ststephens.wa.edu.au  or on 9243 2160.

Online bookings will be open from 4pm Tuesday 25 June and will close at 4.00pm Thursday 25 July.  

Kind regards

Primary Leadership Team

Extra Curricular Activities

Dear Parents

EXTRA CURRICULUM ACTIVITIES: TERM 3, 2019

We are excited to continue with activity activities at the beginning of Term 3, but with a new name and booking system. The new name is Extra Curriculum Activities (ECA) and our new online booking system, Bookwhen.

We commence the activities for Term 3 in Week 3, on Monday 12 Aug 2019. These will run for 6 weeks, finishing in Week 8, Friday 20 September 2019.

Your child/children from PP to Year 6, are welcome to participate in an Extra Curriculum Activities (ECA) at their respective ELC or 3 – 6 campus (see attached list of activities). It is important that children understand that they must commit to the activity for the whole 6 weeks. When school finishes, there is a short afternoon tea break so please pack something healthy for them to enjoy. Parents, please be prompt when collecting your children in the afternoon.

Registration and Activities will be open for student enrolments on Wednesday 26 June at 6.00 pm.

Please click on the following link https://bookwhen.com/ststephensschool_duncraig or head to the Parent Portal and click on Plan the Day>Primary School Clubs and click on the Enrol button. *Please note registration is required before you can enrol in an activity.

Places are limited for each activity so please only enrol in one activity. Allocated is on a ‘first in’ basis. It is important that your child commits to the activity for the full 6 weeks.

Many activities have a limited number of places, so if a club is full, please continue to register your name on the wait list.

Parents are required to register using an email address and password then each student can be registered in preparation for enrolment. Please ensure that all areas are completed.

We look forward to a term full of activity and thank you for using the new online booking system.

If you require any further information, please contact the ELC or Primary Office.

Thank you for your support.

Hannah Lockwood-Jones & Jarrod Heglund

Mon Parker – Supported by our gold coin donations next Monday

Next Monday, the 1st of July, is our end of term ‘Free Dress Day’ and our gold coin donations will go to help support Mon Parker and her amazing work. Please remember to hand in your gold coin to your teacher.

ELC Meal Deal – order by this Friday for delivery on Tuesday, 2nd of July

Order here: www.quickcliq.com.au

Primary Meal Deal – Order today for delivery on Thursday, 27 June

Order here: www.quickcliq.com.au

Stay Calm, Story Night In is Coming to the ELC in Term 3…

Book Week is also coming to both the ELC and Primary in Term 3…

Lilies For Sale

Children’s University

Children’s University, run in Western Australia by Edith Cowan University (ECU), encourages children between 7 – 14 years old to be self-directed learners through activities such as sport, dance, reading, drama, arts and holiday activities. The hours students complete are recorded in a passport and after a minimum 30 accredited hours, students are invited to a formal graduation ceremony on ECU’s campus to receive their award. The program is a great way to demonstrate the pathways that are possible for further and tertiary learning and provide opportunities to build self-esteem.  Students are rewarded for participation, rather than academic achievement. The program is completely voluntary and should be driven by the interest of each child.

Further information about the program is available on the website: www.childrensuniversity.com.au or

social media: https://www.facebook.com/childrensuniversityaustralasia 

The Children’s University ECU team spoke to students during the assembly on Friday 21 June.  Passports and payment can be made through the Primary Office.

Connecting In Conversations

In our latest Connecting In Conversations session, a few parents raised the point that it might be beneficial for parents to attend subject information evenings that are aimed at specific Year groups in the Secondary School. While we understand that our Primary students are still a number of years away from making decisions about their Secondary School journey, we also recognise that, as parents, you may like to have a deeper understanding of what that process might look like. With that in mind, we would like to extend an invitation for you to attend the upcoming Subject InformationEvenings, each of which will have a focus on a different age range.

Below you will find a short description of the events, which have simply been adapted from the letters that were sent to the related Year groups. I do apologise about the short notice for the events, but they had already been planned before the suggestion was made that Primary parents may wish to attend.

• Year 9 and Year 10, 2020 Subject Information Evening

The Subject Information Evening will be held on Monday 17 June 2019 in the Theatre starting at 6.30 pm. This evening will provide an overview of requirements for WACE Graduation, presentations about elective subjects, and the opportunity to ask questions of Heads of Learning Area. Parents and students are invited to attend.

• Information Evening and Curriculum Handbook for Year 11 (2020) 

On the evening of Tuesday 25 June, the school will host a Subject Information Evening for Year 11 (2020) students and parents, commencing at 6.30pm in the Theatre. This is an opportunity to hear about future pathways, subject offerings, and to discuss queries with Heads of Learning Area.

• Subject Information Evening for Year 12 (2020) 

You are invited to attend the Subject Information Evening for Year 12 (2020) students and parents, to be held on the evening of Tuesday 25 June, at 7.00pm in Cousins Hall. This is an opportunity to hear about post school pathways and WACE graduation, and to discuss any questions with Heads of Learning Area.

Positive Parenting Program

Book through this link: www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/parentgroups

Active Clubs Finishing This WeekELC: Scholastic Book Club Orders Closing

As the Primary 3-6 students have had the amazing opportunity of shopping at the Book Fair last week, the Scholastic Book Club Orders will only be taken for the ELC students. Please use this link to order any  items… https://mybookclubs.scholastic.com.au/Parent/Login.aspx

Free Dress Day – Monday 1st of  July

Money raised from this term’s non-uniform day will go towards supporting Mon Parker. Please remember to bring in your gold coin donation. Every little gold coin helps…  Thank you!

ELC End of Term Meal Deal – delivered on Tuesday 2nd of July

Please see the menu below and details of how to order if you are unsure.

Order here by Friday 28th of June…  www.quickcliq.com.au. 

More Info:     info@quickcliq.com.au. 

Primary End of Term Meal Deal – delivered on Thursday 27th June

Please see the menu below and details of how to order if you are unsure.

Order here by Monday 24th June…  www.quickcliq.com.au. 

More Info:     info@quickcliq.com.au. 

Lost Property in the Primary

Attention parents: We have numerous items in Lost Property that are unnamed. We will keep these items in the trolley until the end of this term and then they will be passed on to the Uniform Shop to sell.
Please ensure your child’s uniform is labelled, as this helps us in returning it to them when it is found.

Surprise! Book Fair has come to the Primary Library this week!

Mr Hegland and his band of ‘Boy’s Book Club’ members that regularly meet on a Monday at lunch time, got a ‘sneak – peek’ at the Book Fair today. About 15 – 20 boys regularly meet with Mr Hegland, to discuss what books they are reading, sharing recommendations and ideas including trying new genres. I managed to catch a couple of boys having a laugh with Mr Hegland at some new titles in the Book Fair before the end of lunch time today.

Wizard of Oz Production

Calling all seamstresses:

We would love your assistance and expertise in our ‘School Musical Production Crew’ club.

Our club is responsible for sourcing and producing much of the costuming and props for this year’s musical ‘The Wizard Of Oz’.

Our merry band of eager students would greatly benefit from access to sewing machines and any expertise that you could offer.

We meet at the Primary School on Thursday afternoons from 3.20pm – 4.20pm.

Please contact Mrs Baird at Sharon.baird@ststephens.wa.edu.au asap if you can join us.

Many thanks from,

Mrs MacMahon, Mrs Thompson, Mrs Baird, Madame Racape, Mr. Lewis and the ‘W.O.O.P’ crew! 😊

Triple P – Positive Parenting Program

Book through this link: www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/parentgroups

Lost Property in the Primary

Attention parents: We have numerous items in Lost Property that are unnamed. We will keep these items in the trolley until the end of this term and then they will be passed on to the Uniform Shop to sell.
Please ensure your child’s uniform is labelled, as this helps us in returning it to them when it is found.

Effective Networking

Book through this link: www.trybooking.com/BBYJU

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.