Carramar was the place to be on Saturday. The Sports Centre was abuzz with anticipation and excitement as competitors arrived.
Well done to everyone.
The event even made the Weekend West.
‘Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” – Corinthians 10:31
Art Technician Claire Davenhall has an exhibition piece on show at the Rockingham Foreshore.
This work explores the concept of lost soles, the inhuman amounts of people who have boarded boats in search for better a life, the lost soles, drifting in a sea of knowledge, with a school of thought in a vessel of hope… Its made from found objects, set in marine grade resin with a special pigment that contains prisms, it glistens in the sunlight to represent a glimmer of hope. The back is painted in a colour shifting green and gold custom made paint that symbolizes the national colors of Australia.
Congratulations Claire!
Pop down to Rockingham Foreshore and vote for you favourite sculpture, there are 66 to choose from, 21 of which are from Schools. This will be Claire’s 9th year exhibiting at Castaways.
Currently on Exhibition at Castaways Sculpture Awards 2017
Saturday 28th October to Sunday 3rd November 2017
On Thursday C5 went on a Service Learning Excursion to St Nicolas Anglican Church in Warwick.
What is Service Learning you may ask? Its a form of experiential education where learning occurs through a cycle of action and reflection as students. . . seek to achieve real objectives for the community and deeper understanding and skills for themselves. In the process, students link personal and social development with academic and cognitive development. . . experience enhances understanding; understanding leads to more effective action.
Student Benefits of Community Engagement
Learning Outcomes
Personal Outcomes
“In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.” – Acts 20:35
Moving into 2018, Master Mind Australia is offering a Preparation Program in January of next year, aiming to prepare students for Term 1 (2018) before the academic year begins.
The classes will revise those important components from the 2017 syllabus that are vital for success in the new-year. The program will also preview what students can expect in their courses in 2018.
It will include preparation classes of OLNA, Study Skills, Essay Writing, and Subject Revision & Preparation for all students entering Year 7 – 12 in 2018.
The Program will be held at Christ Church Grammar School and Hale School from Monday the 15th to the Saturday the 20th of January, 2018.
To find out more, visit the website: here
Over the second half of last term, a small group of students from Duncraig and Carramar have been participating in a pilot program from Western Australian Charity Direct, led by Perth Wildcats captain, Damian Martin.
WA Charity Direct is a unique charitable organisation that focuses solely on assisting the people of Western Australia. WA Charity Direct was established in 2004 and in that time has made a significant difference to the lives of many within the community.
The following Duncraig students will be distributing an amazing $25 000 to needy individuals and a start-up charity. Please take the time to ask them about their process and involvement.
Georgia Graham
Isaac Reid
Jamie Wright
Taylor Ingvarson
Matthew Drew
Caitlin Hunter
Kai Gilchrist
Dakota Davies
“One who is gracious to a poor man lends to the LORD, And He will repay him for his good deed.” – Proverbs 19:17
The Captain’s Commissioning Assembly was held today in the gym. It was attended by parents and families of the new captains.
Principal Donella Beare lead the commissioning of the new captains.
During the assembly the cross-campus musical for 2018 was announced by Ms Stimson, Ms Billingsley and Ms Hignett. It will be Grease. Students were encouraged to pick up an audition package after the assembly from the foyer where popcorn, drinks and ring donuts were being sold by the ‘Pink Ladies’.
Mrs Herd announced the winner of the People’s Choice Award from the recent Synthesis Art Expo. Congratulations to Ryan Burston.
Mr David Elsing introduced the new Ceramic Wall Mural that depicts four elements of St. Stephen’s life. The mural is in the Quad area. Well worth a look.
Deputy of Care, Bennet Andrews closed the assembly.
“…whoever would be great among you must be your servant.” – Matthew 20:26
The recent fund-raising event, Akwaaba, was a tremendous success with a fantastic attendance.
Parents and students enjoyed the drumming workshop and delicious barbeque.
Mr Clay Osbourne was the coordinator of this event and had this to say “Well done to everyone for being proactive and helping out at the Drumming night tonight. You really came together as a team tonight. Your initiative and willingness to get involved was amazing. Thank you! Thank you to all the parents and everyone who purchased tickets. Your contributions will go toward our service initiates and greatly benefit children in South Africa.”
Well done again on a fantastic effort!
Parking and overall traffic congestion around schools is an ongoing issue and is further exacerbated with vehicles parking in contradiction to parking signs, on footpaths or in dangerous locations such as on bends at intersections. So to minimise this issue below are a few suggestions to ease stress during these periods:
Thank you for being considerate of our students and the communities safety.
Located in the Get Well Room in the Primary School. The purpose of this freezer is to support families from Pre-Kindy to Year 12 at SSS Duncraig with a home cooked meal when they are going through a very difficult family situation.
If you would like to contribute to this freezer by cooking a meal we would greatly appreciate it. We are looking for simple, nutritious meals that are both family and freezer friendly. These include meat and vegetable based casseroles, lasagnes, hearty soups and mild curries. Please do not use any nut or nut products. Please include all components of the meal e.g.
Tin foil containers and labels available next to the freezer. Bring the frozen meal to school and place in the freezer for another family to enjoy!
Thank you for your support.
A summary of information regarding the start and finish dates of each term in the 2018 Five Term Academic Year (commencing now in October 2017) was emailed to all families by Ms McKeone last term. These and other important dates are available to view using the school calendar which is located here; http://calendar.ststephens.wa.edu.au/term.php, and details regarding events can be found in SEQTA Engage Documents or the school Bulletin.
My best wishes to all our students and families for the commencement of the new academic year. Our thoughts and prayers are with the 2017 Year 12 ATAR students who will be commencing their WACE Examinations in a few weeks time.
Dr Liz Criddle
Deputy Head of Secondary