| Sport News | | http://www.ststephens.qld.edu.au/What's On/latest-news-events/Pages/Sport-News.aspx | Sport News | <p></p><p>We have kicked off term 4 with a hive of activity, ranging from gymnastics, dance and
circus skills. The students and Mrs Moore are very thankful to the PnF for purchasing
our new tumbling mat. We have already had some great lessons using it this week.<br><br><strong>Swimming Carnival</strong><br>An email went out this week with some details about our upcoming Swimming
Carnival (Monday 8th November) for students in 4-6. Students who have PE next
week will begin to nominate for swimming events. If you have any further questions
about the carnival, please don't hesitate to contact myself or the school.<br><br></p><p>I am looking forward to talking to some parents next week for our Teacher/Parent
Interviews.</p><p></p> | | | | |
| Welcome Home Year 6 | | http://www.ststephens.qld.edu.au/What's On/latest-news-events/Pages/Welcome-Home-Year-6.aspx | Welcome Home Year 6 | <p></p><p>It was so exciting to welcome home our Year 6 leaders from their Year 6 Camp on Wednesday afternoon. Many
students and teachers report what a wonderful camp it was and how beautiful the
water and facilities were. Our students were complimented by the staff at the resort
for their wonderful behaviour and manners. We are so proud of these beautiful
children and all they have achieved. Thank you to the staff who travelled with the
students and who were away from their own families for a couple of nights: <br><br>We congratulate our Year 5 students who acted as the leaders of our school
while Year 6 students were at camp. They all did a marvellous job, especially leading
us at the whole school assembly on Monday afternoon. I am really looking forward to
seeing what 2022 brings after this short snippet of leadership opportunity for these
students.<br></p><p><br><img src="/What%27s%20On/latest-news-events/PublishingImages/Camp2021.jfif" alt="Camp2021.jfif" style="margin:5px;width:639px;" /><br><br></p> | | | | |
| Parent Connect Is Growing! | | http://www.ststephens.qld.edu.au/What's On/latest-news-events/Pages/Parent-Connect.aspx | Parent Connect Is Growing! | <p></p><p>At the beginning of the year we put out a survey to all parent to find out how we can
strengthen our connection with parents in our school community. In response to that
data, we set up fortnightly sessions where parents come together to learn and talk
about parenting and how to do it better. We are now going to make it weekly, so that
we can cover more of the topics that people wanted and the times that people could
attend. Here are the details:<br><br>On odd weeks (Week 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9) of this term we will meet on a Tuesday morning
at 8:30am to continue our focus on Parenting and Family.<br><br>On even weeks (Week 2,4,6 and 8) of this term we will meet on a Wednesday
afternoon at 2:20pm with a focus on Prayer and Spirituality.<br><br></p><p>You are welcome to come to any of these sessions. There is no set group, anyone can
come and you don't have to sign up. Just show up! I hope to see you at one of these
sessions.</p><p></p> | | | | |
| Socktober | | http://www.ststephens.qld.edu.au/What's On/latest-news-events/Pages/Socktober.aspx | Socktober | <p></p><p>For the next 6 weeks, our school is partnering with Catholic Mission by participating in
Socktober. We invite our students to connect with young people experiencing
challenges in the developing world through education and the world game of soccer.<br><br>This year, our collective fundraising efforts will support vulnerable children in Thailand
through a kindergarten run by the Good Shepherd Sisters in Bangkok. The
kindergarten provides a caring learning environment for the children and allows their
parents, often single mothers, to work and support the family. Check<a href="https://www.socktober.org.au/thailand" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer"> here </a>for more
info.<br><br>As a school, we have the opportunity to contribute in a special way. We’d like to invite
you to take a moment to register your child for Socktober so they can join their friends
and make a difference for children in need in Thailand. Setting up your child’s page
takes only a few minutes.<br><br><a href="https://www.socktober.org.au/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Click here</a> to register. Make sure you join our school and your class. (See screen shot
below)<br><br>The good news is you don’t have to come up with all the funds. The fundraising works
by sharing your child’s page with family and friends and asking them to sponsor the
effort. In return, your child can set themselves a number of Socktober goals, which
can be found in the Mission Packs, kicking as many as they can and posting about
them on the page.<br></p><p><br>You’ll be asked to pick a fundraising goal when you register. Whatever your child/ren
raises towards this goal will support the basic needs of vulnerable children around the
world, such as food, clean water, healthcare, and education. You might choose from
one of the targets below:<br></p><ul><li>$35 can help towards the cost of school supplies for a child for one year.<br></li><li>$102 can help towards the meals and snacks for one child at the kindergarten for a
year.<br></li><li>$300 can help purchase milk for all the children at the kindergarten for two weeks.<br></li><li>$1500 could purchase one school uniform each for all 59 girls at the kindergarten for
one year<br></li></ul><br>In Term 4, we’ll have a chance to come together at our school’s Socktober Event Day,
where the children will be able to kick goals for kids in need around the world. This is a
fun and educational day, and you are invited to join us if you are able.<br><p>We will keep you updated in school newsletters and emails throughout the term as we
continue to build momentum towards our Socktober Event Day on Monday 15th
November.<br></p><p></p><p><br>Thank you for your support and for helping your child/ren ‘sock it to poverty!’<br><br><img src="/What%27s%20On/latest-news-events/PublishingImages/SoctoberMissionMonth.jpg" alt="SoctoberMissionMonth.jpg" style="margin:5px;width:639px;" /><br><br></p> | | | | |
| Preparation for Prep 2022 | | http://www.ststephens.qld.edu.au/What's On/latest-news-events/Pages/Prep-Orientation.aspx | Preparation for Prep 2022 | <p><strong>INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN COMMENCING PREP IN 2022</strong></p><p>In order to give your child the best possible start to their schooling, throughout Term 4
of this year, we will be holding some non-compulsory information sessions for
parents, which focus on literacy development in the early years. Parents will be given
some important information about how you can best prepare your child for school, by
boosting their literacy skills at home.<br><br>The information sessions will run for approximately 45 minutes and will be held in the
school Chapel. There are several dates and times available for you to choose from.
Each session is the same, so there is no need for you to attend multiple sessions.
Please note, that these sessions are not compulsory. If you are unable to attend one
of the sessions, but would like to receive some information about how you can best
prepare your child for school next year, please email me at
<a href="mailto:Naomi.Doyle@bne.catholic.edu.au" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Naomi.Doyle@bne.catholic.edu.au</a> and I will email some information to you.<br><br>Parents will need to sign in at the school office on arrival and check in using the
COVID QR code. Masks will need to be worn whilst on school premises.</p><p><br>To book in for a session, please call the school office on 3711 4911, or alternatively
send me an email. Please see the available sessions below.<br></p><p><strong><img src="/What%27s%20On/latest-news-events/PublishingImages/ParentInfoSessions2021.png" alt="ParentInfoSessions2021.png" style="margin:5px;width:639px;" /><br></strong></p><p><strong><br></strong></p><p><strong>PREP ORIENTATION DAY</strong></p><p>Our Prep Orientation Day has been set for Thursday 28 October. On this day our new
2022 Preppies will come in to meet our teachers and make connections with new
friends. The Prep Orientation Evening for parents, will be held on Tuesday 26 October
at 7pm in the school hall. We look forward to welcoming many new and existing
families and students.<br></p> | | | | |
