In case you missed out at the shops lately, Duncraig students were out in force this morning handing out toilet paper during drop off at the Turning Circle. A great show of solidarity that we’re all in this together.
Category: Community
PRINCIPALLY SPEAKING
March 23, 2020Some familiar faces are gracing the cover of the latest Education Matters Magazine! Principal Donella Beare recently sat down to chat about St Stephen’s School’s learning philosophy and the exciting developments we’ve seen and will continue to see in education.
GALA POSTPONED – NEW DATE!
March 20, 2020
To protect our community and to be able to present the St Stephen’s School Foundation’s Gala as the full spectacle that has been planned – amid the Government’s ban of indoor events over 100 people for the time being – we have had to postpone the highly-anticipated event until later in the year.
We are excited to announce the new date for the Gala on November 7 at Crown Perth. We hope you are still able to celebrate with us. It is set to be a great evening of food, drinks, entertainment and exciting announcements. See https://www.trybooking.com/BHKWP for more.
Sandwich Makers
March 19, 2020Our community is now confronted with challenges like never before. St Stephen’s students rally to assist those in the Northern Corridor that are suffering financial hardship or homelessness. Students donated items to prepare sandwiches for children that might otherwise go to school hungry. A small token that will touch many.
THANKSGIVING 2020 POSTPONED
March 13, 2020
The Federal Government today advised against any organised events with more than 500 attendees in relation to stemming the community transfer cases of Coronavirus (COVID 19). In accordance with the Government’s advice, and to protect the health and wellbeing of our School community, we have decided to postpone the Thanksgiving Service, which was planned for March 31, until further notice.
We thank you for your ongoing support of our School events and will be in touch with more information when we know it is safe to proceed.
Thank you and take care.
ALL NATURAL
March 13, 2020Jessica Sladden, Year 10, is experiencing a new approach to food service during her work experience at the Swan Valley Gourmet Farm Café. It’s a sustainable farm café that caterers for all kinds of food allergies and diets – it’s even Coeliac Australia Accredited. Jessica has been loving her time learning different skills at this quirky café!
ANZAC Day Observation
March 11, 2020An open invitation to all Secondary parents to attend a short ANZAC Day Observation on Tuesday 7 April at 10am to be held (weather permitting) in the Secondary Quad.
HOMESLAND STORY
March 11, 2020The film Donydji Homeland Story captures life in the Donyji Aboriginal Community of the Northern Territory – a people who live a lifestyle that has remained unchanged for the past 200 years. Homeland Story was filmed over 50 years and truly captures the community’s transition from nomadic life to the present day over three generations and highlights the importance of their culture and identity.
The Rotary Club of Western Endeavour and the Wadjak Northside Aboriginal Community Group will host a special screening of the film in the St Stephen’s School Duncraig Theatre on Tuesday, March 24 from 7pm. Entry is $5 cash at the door. The film is rated M so children under 15 will need to be accompanied by an adult.
WADL Debating… Round 1
March 11, 2020It was the first night of the 2020 Western Australia Debating League (WADL) season and our teams were in action, competing with other local schools. Our novices got their first taste of WADL debating by getting their teeth stuck into whether politics should be a compulsory subject in high school. Our seasoned senior debaters wrestled with the complex role NATO plays in world affairs. With Rookie Debating to come next term (as well as Interhouse Debating), public speaking is alive and well at St Stephen’s!
Howie Jackeway
Head of Learning Area – English & Languages
Novice team:
Ben Hayes
Rachel Ford
Amelie van Wyk
Kari Whitelock
Senior team:
Cara-Anne Kerr
Alysha MacAdam
Emma Charteris
MAD FOREST
March 9, 2020Each year, the Year 11 and 12 Drama Production showcases the range of talents developed by our senior Drama students during their time at high school, and this year is no different.
Join the cast and crew as they transport you back 30 years to Romania in their production of Mad Forest, a commentary on the fall of Ceausescu’s Communist regime. The play intertwines the narratives of two families and their experiences of life in Communist Romania. Tickets are available now: https://www.trybooking.com/BIVYI
Please note: this performance contains mature content which may be unsuitable for young viewers.
