ACC Cross Country Results
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//Secondary Assessment Policy
//As we are moving into winter a reminder of our assessment protocols should your child be unwell.
The Year 7-12 Secondary Assessment Policy requires that a medical certificate is obtained in the event that a student is unwell and misses an in-class assessment or the submission of an assignment. In the current climate, it is acceptable for this medical certificate to be obtained from either a chemist/pharmacist or doctor. Please provide the medical certificate to Absentees: ABSENTEESDUNCRAIG@ststephens.wa.edu.au. A written assignment can still be submitted on the due date by emailing it to the class teacher, or uploading it to SEQTA if this option has been provided. Also it is possible to arrange with the class teacher for your child to come into Student Services and sit an assessment, then go home.
In regard to Year 11 and 12 students, the flexibility of being able to obtain a medical certificate from a chemist/pharmacist could change at some time in the future depending on School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) requirements for senior secondary courses, and we will keep you updated. Please also note the external WACE examinations at the end of Year 12 require a SCSA Sickness and Misadventure Application which necessitates a medical certificate from a doctor. These requirements are discussed with students in Education Plus.
Please do not hesitate to ask your class teacher if you have any questions at all.
TEE UWA Exam Preparation Program
//There are only a few weeks left in Term 2, but there is still time to enrol in TEE’s UWA Exam Preparation Program. Held in the July School holidays, TEE’s Exam preparation program is an invaluable exercise for Year 12 ATAR cohorts from right across this great state of ours.
- The program represents incredible value for money at only $180 for 10 hours of expert instruction.
- Students will be mentored by highly experienced ATAR teachers with insights into the examiners expectations to really help attendees maximise their ATAR score.
- Students will study at UWA in the lecturettes and lecture theatres to provide real world, first-hand experience of University life.
- Regional students can also board with us at Trinity Residential College for a subsidised, first-hand look at the reality of boarding for most country kids.
They will continue to accept enrolments for the 2021 program but places at Trinity College are filling up fast.
ACC Cross Country Success
//Despite some sickness sweeping through the team, we came 6th overall out of 76 Schools, our highest place finish for a very long time!
Nic Holmes (Year 12) came home with an individual Bronze (350 approx in his race).
Full report and photos will be in the newsletter shortly.
Matt Richmond
Headof Learning Area – Health & Physical Education
EAST KIMBERLEY CONNECTIONS
//Purnululu Aboriginal Independent Community School Principal Dr Libby Hammond and teacher Ms Mariah Dodd visited our campuses last week as part of a renewed partnership which will see students from both schools immerse in learning and cultural experiences together at St Stephen’s School and the community school.
Pilates Preparation for ACC Cross Country
//The ACC Inter School Cross Country Squad was put through their paces this morning, under the guidance of Miss Barnett (UWA PE Practice Student) , who is qualified Pilates instructor.
Great attendance by all, who are now fully prepared for their run tomorrow.
Matt Richmond
Head of Learning Area – Health & Physical Education
New Staff Spotlight
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EMPLOYER OF CHOICE
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St Stephen’s School’s holistic approach to staff wellbeing and development has been recognised in The Educator magazine’s 5-Star Excellence Awards, naming the school as a national Employer of Choice.
Double Success for Hayden Windsor
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Hayden has just been selected for WA State U-16 Football Squad. Due to current COVD-19 border restrictions, there is unfortunately no National competition this year. However all selected players have been invited to attend a training camp from the 22nd July to 29th July where they will travel to Geraldton and Kalgoorlie across the 7 nights, playing some regional teams.
Hayden was also selected to be part of the WA Cricket u17s Development Squad for 2021/22 run by the WACA. It’s a squad of 20 who participate in a six month training and development program. The state team is selected from this group, to play in National U17s in January.
Matt Richmond
Head of Learning Area – Health & Physical Education
Information Evening and Curriculum Handbook for Year 11 (2022)
//Our Year 10 students have begun the process of considering their future pathways. Commencing last term, they have discussed pathways in Education Plus, attended presentations by our Heads of Learning Area, and have been encouraged to chat about their options with Homeroom teachers. Next week, students will have the opportunity to attend the Careers Expo on 1 June where representatives from universities, TAFEs and various industries will be available to answer questions about courses, admission procedures, employment opportunities or apprenticeship pathways.
On the evening of Monday 21 June, the school will host a Subject Information Evening for Year 11 (2022) 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. We encourage you to attend. If any changes are required due to government health advice, we will email parents and place information in the Secondary Newsletter.
To assist in planning this event, it would be appreciated if you could RSVP here: RSVP LINK
The Year 11 and 12 Curriculum Handbook is now available in the Parent Portal and SEQTA on the Documents page. This contains valuable information about subject prerequisites, course selections and pathway options.
The school is providing a number of supports to enable students and parents to make their best decisions about future pathways. Year 10 students and parents will receive their Semester One report and online subject preferences form, during the term break. The Student-Parent-Teacher Interviews for Year 10 students will be held on the evening of Monday 16 August, which is an opportunity for you to discuss your child’s progress with their teachers and we encourage students to be present to participate in the interview. Information about bookings for this evening will be provided via email.
It is important that students in Year 10 attend a subject counselling interview during Term 3. You will be provided with an appointment during which we will discuss pathways and enter final subject preferences. In the event that a subject of interest is not recommended, students need to discuss this with the Head of Learning Area before attending their subject counselling interview. Once students have selected subjects and had them approved by the Head of Campus, it is expected they will study them for Year 11 and 12.
Finally, students have a wonderful opportunity to explore tertiary opportunities during LIFT Week in the final week of this term. Additionally, they will participate in Work Experience or Service Learning at the end of the year. It is expected that this opportunity will enable our Year 10’s to potentially engage with the career pathway of their choosing and to have a positive impact in our local community.
We look forward to seeing you at the Subject Information Evening.
Liz Criddle
Deputy Head of Secondary (Teaching & Learning)