Taking advantage of the weather the Year 7’s sat on the grass in the quad for their reading class.
They had a little visitor, a junior reading dog by the name of Koda.
Koda headed straight for the shoe laces.
Category: Community
ECU Year 11 & 12 Parent Information Evening and Pizza Night
April 7, 2017
Are you currently in Year 11 or 12 and looking at applying for University? If so then grab your parents and join us for our Year 11 & 12 Parent Information Evening and Pizza Night!
Whether you’re an ATAR or Non-ATAR student, ECU offers pathway options for the courses you wish to study. We’ll explain what these pathway options to ECU are and outline the variety of courses we offer – all the whilst you enjoy the free pizza and refreshments on us!
Where: ECU Joondalup Campus
When: Monday 1 May, 6.00pm
You can register your attendance to this event by visiting our Future Student Events page.
Mr Steve Kernutt, Career Advisor
NEW HOLA ROLES
April 6, 2017Deputy Head of Secondary, Dr Liz Criddle, welcomed our Acting Heads of Learning Area to their new roles this week.
Ms Leeanne Shanks will take on the position of Acting Head of Humanities (HASS and Biblical Studies). Ms Shanks joined SSS six years ago and says that she has enjoyed many challenges and special moments over the years. She says “I personally believe leadership is more than a title; it is a privilege and a role I embrace with the highest level of responsibility. At SSS we are blessed to realise that we serve something greater than ourselves. It is this in mind that I aim to recognise the skills and talents in others and bring out the best in them. I look forward to enhancing the Biblical Studies and HASS learning area over the upcoming months.”
Mr Matt Richmond will be Acting Head of Health and Physical Education, and has been at St Stephen’s School for ten years. Mr Richmond has taught from Pre – Primary right the way through to Year 12. He has always been keen to learn how sport and Physical Education was developed from foundation level right the way through to elite performers and is a qualified coach in a wide range of sporting activities, seeing how different techniques are used in sport development, across two different countries. He says that his vision for the HPE learning area is to“Maximise levels of participation and strive for excellence in everything we do; Maintain and develop our high standards of teaching and learning in all PE lessons; Maintain and improve our performances at ACC carnivals & CAS sport competitions. It is a real privilege and honour to be acting HOLA and I have appreciated all the support from staff, students & parents, which emphasises the positive impact sport has on the St Stephens’s community.”
Jade MacDonald-Razul : Super effort
April 6, 2017A heroic effort, that included Duncraig ex-student Jade Macdonald-Razul, saved a man’s life at the Craigie Leisure Centre last Monday.
Phil Prosser’s heart stopped while he was swimming.
Pictured below is the article from The West Australian.
“Next to creating a life the finest thing a man can do is save one.” – Abraham Lincoln
Olympic Hopes Team Announcement
April 6, 2017
Australian Canoeing has announced the 2017 Olympic Hopes Teams following the conclusion of the 2017 Sprint National Championships at the Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith.
Duncraig student Caitlin Ribbons has been selected for the Olympic Hopes Team for Sprint Kayaking. This means that she will now be training with Ramon Anderson (multiple olympian) and WAIS Coach. She will also be travelling to Prague in September to compete at an international sprint kayaking competition.
We congratulate Caitlin on this superb achievement.
New Era for St Stephen’s School
April 6, 2017At the recent Thanksgiving service our new Principal Donella Beare was officially bestowed the honour of guiding our wonderful School.
We wish her all the very best as we begin this exciting journey together.
Farewell to staff
April 4, 2017
Words are inadequate to express our gratefulness and appreciation of the incomparable work performance and attitude the following staff have displayed during their tenure with St Stephen’s.
Saying goodbye is never easy, especially to people who have been such valued team members.
We wish you all the best now and into the future.
Head of Learning AREA – Health & Physical Education Nerina Cordner
Nerina joined St Stephens 21 years ago in 1996. She leaves us for an overseas teaching post.
“Our fingerprints don’t fade from the lives we touch.” – Judy Blume
Senior Math Teacher Frank Bell
Frank joined St Stephen’s in 2009, eight years ago. He is retiring and about to embark on a long overseas trip.
“You’re off to great places. Today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way.” – Dr Seuss
Head of Learning Humanities & Biblical Studies Matt Lovell
Matt joined St Stephen’s in 2013, three years ago. He is moving on to a promotional position at another independent school.
“I have loved working with a great team of professional teachers – I have learned so much and grown more than I could have imagined. Thanks everyone for being part of my journey!” – Matt Lovell
Nessa Carey English Teacher
Nessa joined us a year ago and she is moving to a promotional position at another independent school.
May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be ever at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face
And the rain fall softly on your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God, hold you in the hollow of his hand.
Yiyili Aboriginal Community School (YACS)
April 4, 2017
St Stephen’s partnership with Yiyili Aboriginal Community School (YACS) in the Kimberley has seen us loan some e-books to the local students this term.
Great to see the learning opportunities this partnership is bringing for SSS and YACS.
End of term wishes
April 3, 2017
Dear Students and Parents
The end of a busy term has arrived – along with the end of the semester. This term has been filled with camps, carnivals, inter-school competition, clubs, tours, music and drama. You only have to scroll down to see the photographs and descriptions of many of the events and to celebrate the positive attitude and vibrancy of St Stephen’s School.
A highlight over the past 2 weeks has been the process of interviewing prospective families for places for Year 7 in 2019. Two things that characterise the families seeking places at Stephen’s School for their children seemed to be (1) wanting a place where their values would gel with the School and the families here, and (2) wanting to be in a place where like-minded people want similar things for their children. Over and over again I heard similar statements: “I know people at St Stephen’s”; “I have met children from St Stephen’s”; “I want my child to be like the students I have met from St Stephen’s”, and “I want a place which understands there is more to my child than his grades” (even though the grades were very good!)
We have something remarkable in common at St Stephen’s School: we have a like-minded community of families wanting the best for their children and teachers wanting to engage and excite those children. This incredible synergy comes from the fact that everyone in this place is here by choice and because our choices are underpinned by commonly shared hopes for our children. This morning I was wandering around the School after a staff devotion in Timae: as I encountered and greeted students on their way to their first class, I was reminded of how courteous and kind our students are and how easy it is to like them. The families our students come from do such a good job of raising their children. The fabric of our School is woven in the homes of our students.
As we approach the break and Easter, I would like to wish each family and every student and every staff member a blessed and safe Easter. If you are travelling take care. We look forward to seeing you next term.
Regards
Bruce Titlestad
Year 7 HASS Speed Notetaking
March 31, 2017Good note-taking and effective reading are among the most basic skills for students.
Taking notes serves one simple purpose: to help you remember information.
Here are Mrs Cunninghame’s Year 7 HASS class doing speed notetaking while others read.
