Duncraig Secondary Snapshot

Master Classes for Term 1, 2022 For Senior School and Middle School Students

Venue: Christ Church Grammar School

Website: www.mastermindaustralia.com.au

 

 

The City of Joondalup is running its annual Defeat the Beat competition again for 2022!! Defeat the Beat 2022 is now calling for artists be it bands, soloists, duo’s, DJs or hip hop artists.

There are some great prizes up for grabs including studio time and photo shoots. Entry is open soon to the end of March and we strongly encourage your students to apply.

The event itself will be held in Middle of April 2022 and artists will need to be available to play. In the past it has been held at Bar1 Nightclub from 6pm to 10pm and family/friends/supports are invited to attend.

There are a number of conditions you must meet to enter the competition, as follows:

• Soloists or group must be aged 12 to 18 years (inclusive);
• At least one group member resides or attends an educational institution within the City of Joondalup;
• Individuals may only represent one group or solo act;
• New and emerging entrants may be prioritised over groups who have received first place in previous Defeat the Beat competitions;
• Material and performance submitted must not contain offensive material or coarse language;

If you are interested please send an email to mel.burton@joondalup.wa.gov.au or youth.service@joondalup.wa.gov.au. To enter the artist/s will need to submit a video, soundcloud, youtube clip of their music being played. This can be either an original performance or a cover performance and doesn’t need to be of a professional recording standard.

From the entries received a number of acts will be selected to perform at the final competition on in April. Artists should be aware that they will need to be available for the event date TBA.

How to Enter

Soloists/Groups will need to complete an entry form and provide a link to their music demo.

Submit your entry form and a link or copy of your music demo via email to youth.services@joondalup.wa.gov.au.

Entry forms will be available by contacting the details above (we will update all our social media pages when the marketing is ready. For any further information please don’t hesitate to contact City of Joondalup Youth Services on 9400 4929.

 

Entry forms available in the coming weeks.

We are up and running!!!

Its only 7am & almost the entire Year 7 & 8 squad were in attendance at Craigie LC  for our first training session.

This is a great start to the swim program and sets a high standard!

Matt Richmond

Head of Learning Area – Health & Physical Education

Dear Parents and Carers: This week’s announcement from the Premier has clear directives on some changes we must now make to the school experience for our Secondary School. Please note the following amendments to our school activities. These restrictions will be in place until further notice to minimise the risk of COVID-19 entering or being transmitted on school grounds. Masks If you have a child in Year 7 and up, please ensure they come to school each morning with a mask. Having a spare mask in their bag is highly recommended. Whilst we have a small reserve of masks for students who have a breakage across the day, it is our expectation that you equip your child with all they need to follow health directions at school. Practicing good personal hygiene at all times is imperative. Camps Our upcoming Year 7 and 8 Camps have now been postponed. These were scheduled to take place from the 23 – 25 of February. It is our intention to revive these experiences for our students later in the year, conditions permitting. Choirs, Bands, Guitar Ensembles and Orchestras No musical ensembles will be rehearsing face-to-face, until notified otherwise, or until alternate arrangements have been made and communicated through the Music department. Parents on Campus Our directive is that gatherings of parents on school sites should be avoided. Can parents please limit their presence on campus to drop offs and pick-ups only, or to visit the Uniform shop. Please remain in your car for pick-ups and do not enter Student Services.  Students leaving or arriving must exit the school by signing out through Student Services as usual. Please use the AbsenteesDuncraig@ststephens.wa.edu.au  email to advise the school of any absence, late arrival or early pick up. All planned parent events will either be cancelled, provided to students in class or provided online, and specific information about already advertised events will be both emailed and included in the Secondary Newsletter. Parent meetings with staff should be conducted over the phone. Should you have any queries around these recent directives, please do not hesitate to be in touch with us. Regards,   Secondary Leadership Team

Dear Parents and Carers

 

This week’s changes in Government advice regarding COVID restrictions has resulted in us having to cancel the Information Evening planned for Tuesday 15 February. Thank you to the parents who RSVP’d, this notice outlines how the information will be (and has been) disseminated.

 

Year 11 and 12 VET/Certificate students received their information on their Induction Day in February. Mrs Hipgrave will also email some Frequently Asked Questions to VET parents. All other information will be presented to students during Education Plus lessons, over the course of the next few weeks.

 

For parents who submitted a question in the online form, we will get in contact for a phone conversation. Of course, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any specific questions – please contact Mrs Cooke on 9243 2154 in the first instance and she can direct your query.

 

Mrs Hipgrave, Mrs Cooke and Dr Criddle

Four school records broken last week:

Year 12 boys Tom Anderson (Timae)

50m Breaststroke -30.75

50m Butterfly – 27.22

4 X 50m Freestyle relay

 

Year 7 CARANA BOYS – 2.23.62

 

YEAR 11 CARANA BOYS -1.54.95

 

Carana boys now hold 5/6 relay records!!!

Congratulations to all!

Matt Richmond

Head of Learning Area – Health & Physical Education

A message from St Stephen’s School

Dear Parents and Carers,

Please be reminded of the following requirements from the Department of Health:

Face masks are required indoors (except at home) for everyone aged 12 years and older at all times, unless an exception applies.

• We strongly recommend that you wear a face mask outdoors, if you can’t physically distance, have any symptoms, or if you are with people who may be vulnerable to COVID-19.
• Carry a mask when leaving home.

If you have a child in Year 7 and up, please ensure they come to school each morning with a mask. Having a spare mask in their bag is highly recommended. Whilst we have a small reserve of masks for students who have a breakage across the day, it is our expectation that you equip your child with all they need to follow health directions at school.

Regards and thanks,

 

Mr Bennet Andrews

Deputy Head of Secondary (Care)

Ellis Aitchison, Year 11, took part in the Kayaking State Championships 2022

He placed:

Gold for K1 1000, K2 500 and mixed K2 500

Sliver for K1 500 and 200

Congratulations Ellis!

Information Evening: How to Get the Best from Year 12 AND Year 11/12 VET Requirements

Find out how to achieve success this year! 

The school is hosting a combined Information Evening on Tuesday 15 February, for all Year 12 parents, as well as parents of all Year 11 and 12 VET and Certificate Pathway students.

Please note, the ability to hold this event as planned will be subject to any changes in Government advice regarding COVID restrictions. Information covered on the evening will also be presented to students during Education Plus lessons.

The evening will commence with an overview of WACE Graduation and what success looks like for our graduating students.  We will then split into two pathway-focused groups:  Parents of Year 11 and 12 VET/Certificate students (in the Community Room), and parents of Year 12 Direct Entry students (in Cousins Hall). Each group will be presented with targeted information relating to strategies for successful results in their specific pathway. This will include Work Experience information, how to manage workloads, and pathways to tertiary education for VET/Certificate students. Parents of Direct Entry students will hear about important dates, exam literacy, applications to University, and how the ATAR is calculated plus there will be a chance to ask questions.

Presenters will include our Deputy Head of Teaching and Learning, Careers Advisor, VET Coordinator and VET Liaison Officer.

Details: Tuesday 15 February from 6.30-7.30pm, commencing in Cousins Hall.  Please RSVP your attendance here

NB: If there are any changes due to government advisories, a further email will be sent out as well as a notification in the Secondary Newsletter.