Monthly Archives: June 2018

Parent Symposium 2018

June 8, 2018

For more information please go to the school’s website: https://www.ststephens.wa.edu.au

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A6 Service Learning

June 8, 2018

A6 recently went to Bethanie Age Care in Kingsley as part of their Service Learning programme accomanied by Mrs Libbis and Mrs Yan.

Service-learning is an approach to teaching and learning in which students use academic knowledge and skills to address genuine community needs.

Below are a few photos of the students.

“Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.” – Peter 3:8

 

 

Year 12 Students Depart for Retreat/Camp

June 7, 2018

The Year 12’s left for their retreat yesterday.

Year 12 retreats are often reported as being one of the most memorable and meaningful experiences of a student’s school life. The activities are designed to help prepare these 17 and 18 year-old students to confidently take the final steps to move from childhood to adulthood and being a responsible, well-adjusted member of society.

Year 12 retreats are particularly special because they are often one of the last times students will relax and renew together as a year group. They are facing the prospect of life beyond school, beyond teachers and beyond the school support network that has nurtured them for up to 13 years. These retreats can be very emotional and often give students the opportunity to openly share their feelings, hopes, memories and uncertainties.

“WHAT IS A SCHOOL RETREAT?

A retreat is . . .

  • A pause from the “business” of everyday life
  • An opportunity to strengthen friendships
  • A time for quiet prayer and reflection in a peaceful atmosphere
  • An opportunity to build and strengthen friendships and promote understanding between students and teachers
  • A fun ‘time-out’ for recreation, games, songs, learning and play

We hope they have a wonderful time and an experience to remember!

 

Sensational Sampling

June 5, 2018

As part of the Year 10 Marine Science course, the students were introduced to sampling and how transect lines and quadrats could be used to help “sample” the delicious marine organisms found in the classroom.

Me Benjamin Nicholson

Science Teacher

Making Spectrometers

June 5, 2018

Image result for basic spectrometer

The Year 9’s were studying space and how the composition of starts can be determined by looking at the spectra produced by the light they give off. The students made a simplified version, using the same principles.

Mr Benjamin Nicholson

Science Teacher