Mr Bennet Andrews, Deputy Head of Care, gave a presentation on Cyber Bullying today in the Community Room.
In an informal gathering Mr Bennet covered a number of issues and advocated creating safe, online environments for children. The presentation was to help parents recognise the signs of cyberbullying and give them the resources to help their children.
“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” – Psalm 133:1
Today, the new Year 7 cohort for 2018 met with fellow students, and staff. This is the first time they been together on campus for the first time!
Mr Bruce Titlestad, Dr Liz Criddle, Mrs Tracey Gray, Mr Richard Deck and Mrs Suzy Mettam were there to greet families as they arrived.
After activities in their new homerooms the students went off to explore the campus.
“Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God.” – Romans 15:7
Our 2017 Presentation Evening will take place on 5 December from 6:45 pm at the Carramar Sports & Learning Centre.
As well as being able to collect awards and celebrate achievements during the night, Presentation Evening is a chance for students and ex-students to catch up with friends and teachers and celebrate in each other’s successes.
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him.” – Jeremiah 17:7
Selecting a school is a major decision. It is less about predicting the sort of person your child will become and more about providing them with a diverse range of possibilities which will enable them to experience success within a safe and secure learning community.
To develop an understanding of St Stephen’s, we warmly encourage families to attend one of our Tour Mornings. These mornings give families the opportunity to see the School ‘in action’. Many families comment that these tours have allowed them to experience the intangible qualities of St Stephen’s educational offering, beginning a valuable and long-lasting partnership between home and school.
Families are welcome to attend both the Primary Campus, and Secondary Campus. Prospective students are very welcome to attend with their parents or guardians. Places at these Open Mornings are limited, so bookings are essential.
Even though the weather was wild and windy it didn’t stop perspective families coming along. Parents were greeted by Principal Donella Beare and Registrar Gayle Pieterse, School Executive were introduced followed by a short briefing from the Primary School Head, Mrs Tracey Gray, and then Head of Secondary, Mr Bruce Titlestad.
This was followed by a walking tour of the campus, concluding with morning tea. Our Registrar and other key staff members were available to answer any specific questions the families may have.
For more information: Admissions Information
As we edge towards finer weather, we are sure to come across more bicycles on the roads around St Stephen’s. Please remind your children of the importance of obeying road rules, particularly around local, busy intersections. Students riding to and from school should be encouraged, but also reminded that standard road rules applying to motorists also apply to cyclists using or crossing a road.
Mr. Andrews
“God is our refuge and strength,an ever-present help in trouble.” – Psalm 46:1
It was lovely to have Maggie Dent speak at our Carramar campus last night. In her typical witty Maggie Dent style she shared anecdotes and information about nurturing kids’ hearts and souls to an interactive crowd. This was a special event organised by the Duncraig Primary School, supported by St Stephen’s School.
Maggie’s experience includes teaching, and counselling. She is an advocate for the healthy, common-sense raising of children in order to strengthen families and communities. She is a passionate, positive voice for children of all ages. Maggie is the author of ten books, several e-books and a prolific creator of resources for parents, adolescents, teachers and early childhood educators, and others who are interested in quietly improving their lives. She is the mother of four sons and a very grateful grandmother.
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6
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
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
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.
Contact
Jenny Offer (08) 9273 6313
jenny.offer@scsa.wa.edu.au
Schools are advised that 2017 Year 12 students will be able to access their results online at https://www.wace.wa.edu.au on Tuesday, 19 December 2017.
To log on, students will need their student number and other personal identification information. It is advisable that students provide an alternate email address via the student portal. This is to avoid issues where school email accounts close prior to the release of results.
Students who experience technical difficulties in accessing their information need to contact the Authority at wacehelp@scsa.wa.edu.au [monitored from Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 8:00am to 5:00pm].
Schools are reminded that the Authority may need to speak with the specified contact person early in January should students question the results reported by schools to the Authority.
Students will receive their folios of achievement (i.e. WACE, WASSA and ATAR course report) during January 2018.
Students who are seeking details relating to university admission (including their ATAR) are advised to contact the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre.
Stephen Kernutt
Careers Advisor