The Collinson Library deck is looking even brighter than usual thanks to our creative Certificate II Visual Arts students! This collaborative project saw students measure, design and paint these scenic artworks over the course of this year.
Month: November 2018
WANNEROO ROAD / JOODALUP DRIVE PROJECT UPDATE
Main Roads has released an update on the Wanneroo Road and Joondalup Drive Interchange project, which includes information relevant to pedestrian and cyclist access in the Carramar area. For more information please go to: https://project.mainroads.wa.gov.au/home/
National Stage
Our teams continue to excel at each FIRST LEGO League competition – this time our two Carramar Teams have progressed to the Nationals! The Raging Comets, Galaxy Goats and Robotic Operating Buddies all performed well at yesterday’s State Finals. The Raging Comets and Galaxy Goats will now be heading to Macquarie University in New South Wales for December’s National Competition!
VET Induction Day
Tuesday morning saw the annual VET Induction morning, this year held at Duncraig campus, for all of the students embarking on External VET studies in 2019.
Students listened to Lewis Schofield (2017 graduate) and Megan Wright (2015 graduate) tell them all about where their qualifications have taken them since they left SSS.
Lewis is now working FIFO for BHP as an apprentice electrical mechanic and Megan has returned briefly from Scotland where she has been working in a stately home (using her Certificate II in Hospitality). While she is home, she is using her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care as she does relief work in a childcare centre so that she can save some money before returning to the UK.
The value of a qualification earned at school was clear for all to see!
Secure Your Seat
There’s just over a week to go until we celebrate our first Presentation Evening for 2018. Have you reserved your tickets yet?
https://www.trybooking.com/YZUO – Carramar Primary
https://www.trybooking.com/YZUJ – Duncraig Primary
https://www.trybooking.com/YZUG – Carramar Secondary
https://www.trybooking.com/YZUB – Duncraig Secondary
Immeasurable Talent
For the second year in a row, young photographer, Harman Heer (Carramar Year 11) has been nominated as a category finalist in the Mesh at Murdoch Awards! Harman will now compete for the ultimate Golden Mesh Award, announced on December 5. Check out his stunning photos.
Lego Legends
Competing against over 300 students from around the state, St Stephen’s School’s four teams produced some outstanding results at the FIRST LEGO League over the weekend!
The Carramar Secondary team took home the Research Award, Duncraig Primary’s Space Doctors earned an award for their Research Project Presentation and the Carramar Primary team, the Galaxy Goats, were awarded the Overall Championship title!
The Carramar Primary, Carramar Secondary and Duncraig Secondary teams have also progressed to the State Finals this weekend – we can’t wait!
Sports Stars
Last Tuesday night we celebrated a jam-packed year of sporting achievements for our Carramar Secondary students! The Sports Awards night recognised our MVPs, Team Players and Interschool and State Representatives, awarding them for their skill, dedication and sportsmanship. A full list of awardees can be found here: https://bit.ly/2OHZtjB
Support South Africa
Fundraising efforts are in full swing for the cohort of staff and students attending the 2019 St Stephen’s Global South Africa Tour. The group is looking forward to visiting orphanages and helping disadvantaged children next year. They have organised several fundraising activities and would love your support.
- Who doesn’t love a Bunnings sausage sizzle? – onions on top or bottom? Head down to Bunnings Joondalup on Friday, December 7 and Whitfords on Saturday January 5 and 16 to grab a snag and support the Tour.
- Stock up on meat for the family with the meat raffle worth $350 provided by Homestead Meats. Tickets are $5 or 3 for $10. See Natalie Everett or Adam Merrifield to go in the draw.
- Grill’d Joondalup are featuring the South Africa Tour as part of their Local Matters fundraising initiative for November. Head down for a bite to help out.
- You can tick getting the car washed off the list of pre-Christmas jobs, with a school-based car wash at Duncraig on Monday, December 3 and at Carramar on Tuesday, December 4.
- Finally, WA Cleanskin Cellars Fundraising will donate $25 for every case of wine sold. To order, go to https://www.wacleanskincellars.com.au/Fundraising/Home. Sign in with the username: South and password: Africa. Postage is $5.
ICEA Classic Festival
On Saturday 24 November ICEA will be hosting a festival celebrating all things that make Western Australia the best state! ICEA is a youth run reconciliation organisation that focuses on creating positive experiences for all Australians. Come down to be involved in all the festival activities: live local music, market stalls, petting zoos, surfing, skating, basketball and most importantly heaps of Noongar cultural activities. Head to the ICEA Foundation website for more details and to register to compete, or check it out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/281760269332287/
