Dear Families,
The academic year has ended and the wonderful season of Christmas is upon us:
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life
John 1:14
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth
This year, together with the students and you, our families, we have achieved many wonderful things that are unquantifiable in terms of the impact they have had on the personal growth, learning outcomes, understanding of the less fortunate and development of positive relationships for the students, your children. Every year presents its own challenges but, so too do these challenges themselves become the very opportunity for exercising initiative and creativity and the chance to leverage our excellence and vision so that we might perform even more highly.
To all students, parents, friends, families and staff, may your Christmas be truly blessed, may laughter and joy resound throughout your houses and may the peace of Christ, the Holy One born for us so that we might have eternal life with our Father, be with you at this most special time of year.
God bless
Brett Roberts – Head of Campus
SCIENCE
An ongoing project for Year 7 Science students this year was their research into bush tucker plants. This journey of discovery began with an excursion to King’s Park to see a wide range of Australian plants growing in their ideal habitats. Students studied the growing conditions and adaptations of Australian plants, as well as learning about their traditional use as food or medicine by Aboriginal people. Over Science Week, Year 7 students got to taste a variety of these bush tucker plants and planted a bush tucker garden with the Kindy students. The final phase of the bush tucker project was a beautiful picture book that the Year 7 students created in Science. The picture book described in simple sentences and colourful graphics, what they had learned about bush tucker plants. Last week, the Year 7 students had an opportunity to read their picture books to their Kindy buddies.
Many thanks to Year 7 teachers Mrs Corrigan, Mrs Smoke and Mr Hayward for this lovely project.”
| Elizabeth Kirby Head Of Learning Area Science |
2022 SCHOOL FEE PAYMENT OPTIONS
Dear Parents/ Guardians,
In 2022, similar to 2021, Parents / Guardians will not be required to re-select a preferred payment method and frequency at the start of the school year.
The payment method (direct debit, or credit card, or BPAY) and frequency of payment (weekly, fortnightly, monthly, three instalments or annual upfront) that you had in place in 2021 will continue automatically in 2022.
The dates to note for payments (based on frequency) next year are:
1 upfront payment due on 31 January 2022 (2% discount); or
44 weekly payments starting on 3 February 2022; or
22 fortnightly payments starting on 3 February 2022; or
22 fortnightly payments starting on 10 February 2022; or
10 monthly payments starting on 2 February 2022; or
10 monthly payments starting on 17 February 2022; or
3 instalments (BPAY only) on 18 February 2022, 18 May 2022 and 18 August 2022
You will not be required to take any action, unless you would like to change the method of payment or frequency of payments. In which case, please contact the Accounts Receivable team on 9243 2103 or email accountsreceivable@ststephens.wa.edu.au as soon as possible.
If you wish to change your credit card, or bank account details, you are able to do this at any time throughout the year via the Parent Portal. Click on the ‘School Payments’ tab and select Manage stored cards and direct debits to bank accounts (https://edinfo.ststephens.wa.edu.au/ManageStoredCards.aspx).
On 11 January 2022 your annual fee invoice will be available for you to view on the Parent Portal in the ‘School Payments’ tab – select Statements and receipt history (https://edinfo.ststephens.wa.edu.au/fin.aspx).
All the best for the holidays and wishing you a Happy Christmas
From the Accounts Receivable Team
HOLIDAY READING
CARRAMAR UNIFORM SHOP
HOLIDAY PROGRAM – STEMSmart
Looking for activities these school holidays?
STEMSmart are coming to St Stephen’s School Duncraig with STEM fun for all ages.
Previously Fire Tech Australia, STEMSmart run two-day STEM workshops in coding, ROBLOX, Minecraft, VR and Lego stop-motion.
Dates: 10th – 14th January 2022
Cost: $260 (or $230 BYOD)
For more information visit their new website at https://www.bestemsmart.com.au/courses/in-person-camps/holiday-workshops/
or call STEMSmart on 1300 347 383.
