Category: Community

Rio Tinto Groundbreaker Scholarship Awarded to St Stephen’s School Graduate

March 9, 2017

To celebrate Rio Tinto’s 50th anniversary and commitment to supporting Western Australian agriculture, four scholarships of $3750 have been awarded to talented tertiary students.

The Rio Tinto Groundbreaker Scholarships are delivered through the Royal Agricultural Society of WA (RASWA), the not-for-profit organisation that supports the state’s primary industries.

Duncraig 2013 Graduate, Komala Ravendran, was one of the lucky students to receive a scholarship.

Komala has completed her Bachelor in Animal Science at Murdoch University and will use the scholarship to complete her Honours.

Congratulations!

(L to R) James Davison (Rio Tinto), Quentin Wong (UWA), Erin Pope (Curtin), Naomi Leahy (Murdoch), Komala Ravendran (Murdoch), Rob Wilson (RASWA)

 

Matilda the Musical – Duncraig Year 8 Student Alfie Jamieson in cast

March 7, 2017

Matilda The Musical is the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by incomparable Roald Dahl has arrived in Perth.

With the book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take stand and change her own destiny.

Duncraig Student, Alfie Jamieson shares the part of playing Nigel in the stage show.

 

Break a leg, ”toi, toi,toi” Alfie!

‘It’s hard to imagine a show capturing the spirit of Roald Dahl’s literary world more perfectly than this one’ – Observer

Community Notice from the City of Joondalup

March 7, 2017

 

The City of Joondalup has informed the School that some SSS parents are parking on private property (front yards) along Doveridge Drive.

Some neighbours have voiced their concern to the City.

The City has confirmed it will begin issuing infringements to cars parked illegally.

Please avoid the possibility of being fined or of being unneighbourly.

 

 

Rehearsals – The Servant of Two Masters

March 7, 2017

Dress rehearsals took place last week for the Year 12 upcoming prouduction.

Tickets are still available:     https://www.trybooking.com/OSZM

 

 

“I’ve done films where we don’t rehearse, and I’ve done films where we heavily rehearse. I like rehearsals.” Matthew McConaughey

Service Learning in Alethea

March 3, 2017

This week students from Alethea’s Griffin’s Homeroom spent a pleasurable afternoon at Bethany Aged care in Kingsway.

The residents were delighted with our students.

 

Richard Brider Year 10 played the piano for them.

 

Joel Bullard  (Year 8), Kiara Dowdeswell and Billie Robson (Year 11 ) were beaten hands down at scrabble.

 

From the smiling faces a great afternoon was had by all.

“A smile is the light in your window that tells others that there is a caring, sharing person inside.” – Dennis Waitley

New Baristas put to the test!

March 2, 2017

Certificate ll in Hospitality students at Duncraig have been practising their Barista skills as part of the Prepare and Serve Coffee unit of competency.

Mr Hummerston receiving his early morning coffee from Ebonie Fisher; one of our Certificate II in Hospitality baristas.

 

Year 11 students Jaimee Hunter, Jazmine Douglas, Ebonie Fisher from the Certificate II Hospitality class practicing their Barista skills on our commercial espresso machine.

 

This training gives our students the edge when looking for employment in the Hospitality industry.

 

“Adventure in life is good; consistency in coffee even better.” – Justina Chen

 

St Stephen’s School Careers Expo Thursday March 16, 2017

March 2, 2017

On Thursday 16 March the St Stephen’s School Careers Expo will be run from 4:15pm – 6:00pm.

Exhibitors come from University, TAFE, Private Training Organisations and Employer groups.

It is compulsory for Yr 10 students to attend and Yr 11 & 12 students are strongly encouraged to attend.

Students and parents can stay as long as it takes to access the relevant materials.

It will be held in the Duncraig foyer and gym.

Pictured below are Ebonie Fisher and Georgia Hopper (both watching) External VET students working towards their Cert II Beauty Course at WA Academy in Bentley.

“Choose a career you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” – Confucius

Information from the Year 7 Parent Night

March 2, 2017

Thank you to all those Year 7 parents who attended an Information Session on SEQTA in the Glenda Parkin Learning Centre (the year 7 building) on Monday 27 February.

A reminder to all of our parents that the link to access  SEQTA Engage is: https://engage.ststephens.wa.edu.au/

You can also find links to SEQTA on the school website and Parent Portal (http://library.ststephens.wa.edu.au/parentportal).

If you have any difficulties accessing SEQTA please contact ICT Help https://help.ststephens.wa.edu.au/

To get ICT assistance you can either;

Submit a ticket on the Knowledge Services Support Portal or Phone: 9243 2650.

Alternatively, you can visit in person at the Secondary Library.

ICT Parent Hotline Monday to Friday 8 am – 4.15 pm 9243 2160.

 

CAS Sport

March 1, 2017

Established in 1937, the Associated & Catholic Colleges of WA is an independent secondary schools sports association providing Sport in the Right Spirit to over 60 schools around the state.

It is the aim of the Coastal Associated Schools, as a Sub-Association of the Associated and Catholic Colleges, to conduct interschool sport, encouraging participation, sportsmanship and healthy competition.

St. Stephen’s School Duncraig is one of the Member Schools.

CAS Sport that is available:

Winter:

  • Soccer (both boys & girls)
  • Netball (girls)
  • AFL (boys)
  • Basketball is currently offered for just Year 7 boys but we are currently discussing introducing Year 7 girls’ basketball.

Summer:

Boys:

  • Basketball
  • Cricket
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball (Senior only)

Girls:

  • Basketball
  • Touch Rugby
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball (Senior only)

 

Below are  action shots from the fixtures.

“Only he who can see the invisible can do the impossible.” – Frank L. Gaines