The Y12 ATAR Biology class became genetic engineers and inserted the GFP Jellyfish gene into bacteria for glowing results!
GMOs Y12 ATAR
//Category: 2021
//SHAKESPEARE AT SCHOOL
//Bell Shakespeare performed MacBeth – The Rehearsal to a captivated audience of Year 10s and Year 11 and 12 Drama and Literature students in the theatre last week. It was a great introduction to the text for Year 10s who will studying the play next term.
CURRY LUNCH
//Hospitality students hosted a special Pop-Up Curry Feast for staff to enjoy, with a range of curries, papadums and naan on offer recently (pre-masks). Students created the menu of dishes and served staff as part of their hospitality training at School.
ETS Competition Winners!
//On Saturday, St Stephen’s School Dance Company won their section (high school lyrical/contemporary) of Enter the Stage competition.
Our congratulations go to the following:
Willow Johnson (7)
Emma Stidwell (7)
Alyssa Hardingham (8)
Maisie Jamieson (9)
Rachel Stidwell (9)
Tayla Edwards (12)
Saanvi Shah (Carramar campus)
READY TO DANCE
//Wishing our cross-campus St Stephen’s School Dance Company dancers all the best at their first competition of the year this Saturday! The girls are set to compete in the high school lyrical/contemporary challenge at Enter the Stage 2021.
Year 8 Reward Cooking
//Year 8 students had fun making a gateau au yaourt in a French cooking masterclass afterschool. Students followed a French recipe to make a traditional French cake – one that is a rite of passage in France.
Heather Charly
Teacher – French
Outdoor Education Excursion to Yanchep National Park
//As part of the year 10 Outdoor Education program Y10 students got to explore the cave systems and the flora and fauna of Yanchep National Park.
Karry Plummer
Teacher – Health & Physical Education
MUSIC IN THE VALLEY
//Duncraig musicians headed to the Swan Valley Adventure Centre for three days of rehearsals and fun activities during Senior Music Camp. Ensembles rehearsed for upcoming performances and also spent time relaxing with sing-alongs and toasting marshmallows by the campfire. The villains vs superheroes movie night was also heaps of fun with students and staff dressing up for the special screening!
ROOKIE DEBATE SEMI
//Year 7 debating teams challenged each other to a strong contest at the Duncraig rookie debate semi final. That nations should invest in space technology was the topic and students argued diverse points, from the negativity of the cost of exploration to the search for life beyond Earth. Congratulations to the negative team for taking out a narrow win! The grand final against Carramar’s semi final winner will be held early next term.
FIRETECH WINTER HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
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It’s time to start planning some winter school holiday activities for the kids! Firetech will host a series of workshops at St Stephen’s School’s Carramar and Duncraig campuses these school holidays.
Workshops include learning the basics of digital photography, graphic and game design.
Digital Photography will see beginners and those with a bit of experience behind the camera learn how to set up, shoot and edit great images in a variety of situations. Click this link to book Digital Photography.
Creative Digital Design is for students with an interest in graphic design. They will learn how to use the Adobe Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Clip, Premiere Pro and Audition. Click this link to book Creative Digital Design.
Making Games with Roblox is based on the popular platform and introduces budding young designers and developers to the principles of practical game design and development. Click this link to book Making Games with Roblox.