Monthly Archives: September 2017

PrimEights

September 13, 2017

The PrimEights were down in the Primary School today mentoring the Year 6’s as the program ended.

Over the weeks the Year 6 students from Alethea, Carana and Timae met with Year 8 student mentors to talk about friends, school, and life in general.

Primary Deputy Head, Richard Deck, spoke to the mentors and thanked them. He also asked for feedback on how they felt the program went overall.

This incentive has been spearheaded by Richard Deck supported by Andrea Tinney.

‘The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.’ – Philippians 4:9

40th Synod of Western Australia

September 13, 2017

Year 10 students Jordan Carter and Hannah Vawser represented SSS at the Opening Worship of Synod last week. Jordan and Hannah are pictured below after delivering the Prayer for Others with the Moderator of the Uniting Church in Western Australia, Rev Steve Francis.

 

Writing on surfaces

September 12, 2017

Writing on surfaces is one of those effective learning practices that is spreading with a viral rapidity. Schools do it because it works, and it works well. 

Student’s love to write on desks, walls, doors, windows, etc. – not because it is naughty, but for the collaborative nature, the exchanges between writers, the rich colour, the personalisation, and more.

Working in full view immediately has a basis for conversation and discussion, offers an awareness of each other’s work, and has impact.

There is a strong cognitive reason. We’ve known for a long time that memory is aided by the cues and clues of social context.

Pedagogically, it works too.

Pictured below are Year 11 student’s doing revision for their exams.

Indonesian Consulate Visit

September 12, 2017

On Friday the 8th of September the year 8 students currently studying Indonesian had the opportunity to visit the Indonesian Consulate in East Perth. They participated in a number of workshops including learning to play traditional Gamelan instruments and learnt Indonesian dance from the island of Sumatera. This was a fantastic opportunity for students to experience the richness of Indonesian culture and apply the language they have been learning at school in the Indonesian community. 

Hayley Ettridge

Indonesian Teacher

 

Record Breaking

September 12, 2017

A record number of food was collected for Food Rescue last week by our Service Learning Coordinator Donna Lund.

Donna takes a food cart around to cafes and restaurants around Perth CBD and collects left over food for the homeless. 

Who is Food Rescue…

Food Rescue is a UnitingCare West program feeding disadvantaged people in Western Australia.It aims to alleviate hunger by rescuing perishable, fresh and nutritious food from cafes, caterers, supermarkets and wholesalers and delivering it to disadvantaged, vulnerable people.

The program assists a variety of people in need including people experiencing homelessness, women and children in crisis, vulnerable young people, indigenous communities, elderly people, refugees and new arrivals and families on low incomes.

Food Rescue relies on the support of public donations, corporate funding and the dedication of volunteers.

‘Share your food with the hungry, and give shelter to the homeless. Give clothes to those who need them, and do not hide from relatives who need your help.’ – Isaiah 58:7

Notre Dame News

September 11, 2017

 

Focus on a career in Law

If you are exploring a career in Law, this email provides a snapshot of the Bachelor of Laws at Notre Dame.

  • For first year students, only 120 places are available with an average class size of 31
  • The Bachelor of Laws is a 4 year degree studied full-time (part time study is available)
  • The Notre Dame Schools of Law recently ranked first out of all law schools in New South Wales and Western Australia for Overall Quality of Educational Experience (91.3%),Teaching Quality (92.9%), Overall Leaner Engagement (80.3%) and for Student Support (90.6%) (Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching).
  • The Bachelor of Laws degree is an accredited degree for admission to legal practice.  It combines excellent coverage of underlying legal and ethical principles with an explanation of how those principles are applied in legal practice.
  • The degree has a particular focus on the basic building blocks of the law (the legally required “Priestley” subjects) and on developing practical skills such as public speaking, advocacy, alternative dispute resolution and commercial practice skills.
  • The mentoring and internship programs provide students with many opportunities to experience the law in practice.
  • Delivered at Broadway

Double degrees – combine a Bachelor of Laws with the choice of a Bachelor of: Arts; Arts (Politics & Journalism); Commerce; Communications & Media; Marketing & Public Relations; Philosophy; or Theology.

Admission Requirements for School Leavers

  • ATAR of 90, indicative only, or an IB of 31+, indicative only.
  • No HSC subject is an essential pre-requisite for the Law degree. As the study of law requires excellent English comprehension and language, strong results in subjects which involve a significant amount of reading and writing (for example, English, History, Legal Studies or Studies of Religion) are the best indicators of likely success in studying a law degree.

The Interview

  • The interview stage is an important part of the admissions process. It gives university staff a chance to discuss the above points with each applicant; and provides the opportunity for the applicant to meet the Dean, the Associate Dean, the Assistant Dean or other senior academic from the School of Law and ask any questions they may have.

If you need any further information on the Law program at Notre Dame or on any aspect of applying to study at Notre Dame, please contact the Prospective Students Office by phone  02 8204 4404 or by email to sydney@nd.edu.au

Stephen Kernutt

Careers Advisor

ST STEPHEN’S GLOBAL INDONESIAN TOUR

September 11, 2017

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

St Stephen’s School would like to announce its inaugural Indonesia: Bali Life Foundation Service Tour 2018 open to students currently studying in Years 9 and 10 (Years 10 and 11 2018). Bali Life Foundation is a small charity based in Jimbaran, Bali where they care for and educate young disadvantaged children and youth.

Our students will engage in volunteer work at the orphanage as well as the Bali Life support services within the locality of central and southwest Bali. These services include Suwung Community School, Bali Life Sustainable Community Garden, Kuta Street Kids and Mothers Program, and the Training and Education Community Centre.

The tour will consist of 16 students and 3 staff from across both campuses and will be departing 17 April, returning 24 April, 2018 (first week of the April holidays). The approximate cost of the tour will be $1200.

We will be seeking expressions of interest from students in October 2017.

Regards

Mr Stephen Meagher, Deputy Head of Care

Ms Donna Lund, Coordinator of Service Learning

Many 2 One 2018: Recommended Devices and Purchasing Portals

September 11, 2017

https://blogs.ststephens.wa.edu.au/many2one/2017/08/31/many-2-one-2018-recommended-devices/

Device Recommendation Years 5 to 8

iPad or iPad Pro. Wi-Fi only model with 32 GB minimum storage. No iPad Mini.

https://sales.winaust.com.au/shop/st-stephens-ipad2018

iPad or iPad Pro. Wi-Fi only model with 32 GB minimum storage. No iPad Mini.

https://sales.winaust.com.au/shop/st-stephens-secondary-2018

Apple MacBook and Windows Notebook Devices. (All min specs of Intel i5 core processor, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB solid state hdrive)