Category: Community

Pathway to Success

May 16, 2019

 

Tegan Forrest – Karate

National Karate Championships 2019

3rd in female Juniors +59kg in the Australian Open championships

1st in female Juniors +59kg in the Australasian Schools championships

 

Crystal Edwards – Swimming

Hancock Prospecting National Age Swimming championships Adelaide 2019

Silver 50m freestyle (26.06s) & 100m freestyle (56.15s)

Bronze in the 200m Individual medley (2:20:91) & 100m breaststroke (1:12:31)

Gold medal in Mixed Medley relay team.

 

Tom Anderson -Swimming

Hancock Prospecting National Age Swimming championships -Adelaide 2019

Finalist in both 100m and 200m breaststroke.

 

Aidan Naughtin – Swimming

Hancock Prospecting National Age Swimming championships -Adelaide 2019

Four personal best times:

200m Backstroke with a 0.85 second PB

400m Freestyle with a  0.95 second PB

800m Freestyle with a 7.16  second PB

50m Backstroke with 0.5 second PB

 

Eloise Parsons -Athletics

National Athletics championships -Sydney 2019

Bronze Medal – U16 Pole Vault

 

Glenda Morgan -Water Polo

 

2019

U18 Club National Championships – Brisbane (January)

Australian Women’s Water Polo League – Sydney (February)

Match v Adelaide Women’s team Adelaide (February).

U21 Australian Women’s Camp -AIS Canberra (May)

Upcoming Events:

In July, there will be an interstate competition between the WA, NSW and QLD institutes (WAIS, NSWIS and QIS). Also in July, Glenda will attend another U21 Australian Women’s Camp. The U21 Junior World Championships begin in late August and end in mid-September. This will be held in the Portuguese island of Madeira, however, probably won’t attend (due to the competition being so close to Mock exams).

There will be another U21 Australian Women’s camp in December, however the dates and location are yet to be confirmed.

Matt Richmond

Head of Learning Area Health & Physical Education

Parking Safe

May 15, 2019

Over recent years, we have carefully developed the parking and drive-through arrangements for parents who transport their students to school by car, so that all students, parents and staff are safe at all times.

We would like to remind parents of the need to consider others and the safety of the children when driving and parking around the school.

Parents are reminded that:
 
The Staff/Visitor Car park is not to be used for student drop off/pick up. Please use the Kiss and Drive facility for this purpose.
 
The school bus bay must be kept free for bus access.
 

The Kiss and Drive facility is supervised and offers a very smooth pick-up option after school. Parents are asked to consider using this facility rather than parking.

Our objective is to make every morning drop off and afternoon collection safe and stress-free for everyone.

 

DISCOVER THE POSSIBILITIES

May 10, 2019

The Careers Expo is fast approaching! You are invited to the Duncraig campus this Tuesday 14 May to meet representatives from a large selection of organisations.

Learn from a collection of exhibitors about the exciting possibilities available: http://bit.ly/2vr0pSb

 

HOSTS FOR A DAY

May 9, 2019

Our students were live on air yesterday.  Radio station Twin Cities 89.7FM wherer our students presented the School of Thought program! Students from Carramar and Duncraig chatted about current programs, projects and interesting topics from around our School as they hosted the segment live on air.

 

A message from St Stephen’s School

May 7, 2019

Dear Parents and Guardians

Welcome to Term 2. We would like to thank all our staff, students and community for their engagement and hard work in achieving the successes of Term 1. We look forward to further extending this work throughout Term 2 starting with our students resuming school on Tuesday 30 April.

As many visitors to the campus have noticed, our admin support officers/receptionists across the school have changed. We have sadly fare welled several staff and have welcomed new faces in the front offices of our ELC, Primary and Secondary school. We wish our exiting staff and our new staff every success for the future.

Term 2 is filled with many events including exams and NALPAN testing. We trust that our students will apply themselves and achieve results of which they can be proud. Please refer to the online calendar for details regarding various dates and activities.

http://calendar.ststephens.wa.edu.au/term.php

The School Education Act 1999 requires non-government schools in Western Australia to be registered. The Act makes various provisions for the regulation of schools’ operations and funding. In accordance with these standards St Stephen’s School regularly qualifies for a 5-year registration period. In June of this year the school will once again be going through the process of reregistration. One of the areas of importance is that of keeping children safe. Our school has adopted and will be using the Keeping Safe Child Protection Curriculum (Government of South Australia: Department of Education and Children’s Services) which covers two main themes: We all have a right to be safe, and We can help ourselves to be safe by talking to people we trust. The two themes are explored through four focus areas:

  • The right to be safe
  • Relationships
  • Recognising and Reporting Abuse and
  • Protective Strategies.

This child protection curriculum has both a broad and a narrow focus. While its specific aim is to help children and students from pre-school to senior secondary learn to recognise abuse and develop ways of protecting themselves from abuse, its wider focus covers rights, responsibilities, relationships and ethical behaviour. The curriculum’s effectiveness depends on the engagement of the whole school and community. This emphasis on keeping children safe together with codes of conduct for teachers, students and parents make up some of the documentation available for our community to operate well together and in appreciating our individual roles and responsibilities. Please keep an eye out for these documents and details regarding our behaviour and conduct towards our children and each other.

“We can do no great things, only small things with great love.” — Mother Teresa

“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.” — Helen Keller

We trust that you and your family will enjoy this term and that our students will realise and accomplish all their goals and dreams.

Regards

Dr Pretorius and Leadership Team

WHAT A RESPONSE!

May 1, 2019

We have had an overwhelming response to our Community Campout – thank you to everyone who has booked a place!

The Campout is now fully booked, but a waitlist is available through the Trybooking link.

Please sign up to the waitlist so if cancellations occur and space becomes available, we can notify you as soon as possible. https://www.trybooking.com/BBPVG

Gathering to Remember ANZAC Day

April 30, 2019

Today, we recall those who, in the tragedy of war gave their lives for Australia and those who died for the freedom of all people.
We remember those who found rest on the ridges of Gallipoli; those who rest in the cemeteries of the great wars; those who rest in the haze of desert and jungle; those who rest in the depths of the seas.

We remember those who have fallen in the defence of peace, on land, in the air and on the sea.

We remember each man, woman and child who has died so that the light of freedom, justice and humanity may continue to shine.

Today, as we remember, we ask God that our praise may be worthy of their sacrifice.

2019 Careers Expo

April 30, 2019

Come along to the 2019 Careers Expo to meet representatives from a large selection of organisations and learn about the exciting possibilities available. Find a full list of exhibitors and information on our School website: http://bit.ly/2vr0pSb

Calling All Campers!

April 30, 2019

Tow your caravan or pitch a tent at the School’s Nanga property this September for our exciting Community Campout!

As part of the School’s 35th year celebrations, there will be fun for the whole family at the free event with arts and crafts, a treasure hunt, songs by the campfire, and if weather permits, stargazing! Spots are limited, so check out further details and book your place at: https://www.trybooking.com/BBPVG
Be sure to read the terms and conditions.

AN EXCITING SCHEDULE FOR TERM 2

April 30, 2019

I recall when Term 1 was known as the ‘quiet term’ among school circles, yet I’m not sure that title still stands as our first term was a flurry of activity filled with various learning and wellbeing pursuits both at home and abroad. We had students achieve in a variety of areas, from The Arts and Debating to the sporting grounds and in the pool. Our South Africa Global Tour contingent left with more than 400kg of donations of shoes and clothes on their trip over the holidays, the materials lovingly received by those in need. A big thank you to the community who helped us to pass on the goods.

The Arts Tour also took place over the holidays, with across-campus contingent of staff and students treated to a smorgasbord of creativity. After taking in the sights of Melbourne, the group saw stage shows of West Side Story and Muriel’s Wedding, participated in a samba percussion workshop and visited the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art. They then flew to Sydney for NIDA workshops, popped in to Brett Whiteley’s studio and enjoyed Sydney Theatre Company and Ensemble Theatre productions.

Today, we start Term 2 with reflections for Anzac Day and the sacrifices of those who have gone before us. Looking at the legacy these men and women have left provide a constant inspiration and to be thankful for all we have as well as looking forward to the future they helped to forge for us.

While there were many days spent in the pool for swimming carnivals in Term 1, the focus now turns to the track, with both Interhouse and Interschool Cross-Country Carnivals seeing our runners putting their best foot forward.

An information evening on ‘Navigating the Teenage Years’ has proved popular, selling out not long after tickets were released, as we all – students, parents and staff – work our way through some of life’s challenges, questions, changes and decisions.

Students will also be able to uncover the best pathway for them at the 2019 Career’s Expo, with representatives from universities, TAFEs, industry and other post school options gathering in the one place to chat about choices with students and parents. Keep an eye out for more information.

Our musicians will showcase their talent in a series of music concerts and the Arts & Academic Festival will bring out the creative side for all.

Many of our students go on camps this term, forging friendships, learning life skills and making memories in the process. Others will depart on a range of tours including the International Music Tour, Indonesian, Bethany Home, Canberra and Kimberley Tours.

This week, the School will also be announcing a special ‘Community Camp Out’ event at our Nanga property in Dwellingup for Term 3 to celebrate our 35 years. Families can enjoy an afternoon of activities and a night under the stars. There are limited tickets for what is sure to be a wonderful free community event so make sure you reserve a spot soon.

We continue our 35-year reflections with regular profiles of old staff, alumni and material from the archives – what a treat it has been to see where we began, where we are and where we hope to be.

So, here’s to another great term at St Stephen’s School. I look forward to sharing it with all of you.

Take care,

Mrs Donella Beare

Principal