My Y7 scientists were investigating the effect of forces on objects and measuring forces using a Newton balance.
Nicola Ross
Science Teacher
It is strange that only extraordinary men make the discoveries, which later appear so easy and simple. – Georg C. Lichtenberg
Year 11 students have been learning about World Religions. Recently, they were blessed with a visit from Mrs Tripdidas of Calcutta, India who spoke about Hinduism. Mrs Tripdidas was raised by the Loretto Sisters (Irish Catholic Nuns) in the Convent and was taught Geography by Mother Theresa herself! She went on to teach Political Science and English. She gave a fascinating talk on Hinduism for our students.
Andrea Tinney
Teacher – Biblical Studies
Mr Lickfold’s Year 11 students got out into the fresh, open air last week, putting their skills into practice on their Outdoor Ed Camp. Students cooked meals, caught fish along the river and took the kayaks for a paddle, all while camping at the beautiful Nanga camp ground.
If you were a Duncraig student in the late 1990s you might remember the smiley face and friendly nature of our Indonesian Exchange student Satriyo Adhi, who recently dropped by the School for a visit while on holiday in Perth.
Mr Adhi spent a year as a St Stephen’s student 18 years ago, living with a local host family as an exchange student from 1999 to 2000.
“I felt very welcome, not only from the school teachers but all the people here and all the students – different ages and different Houses,” the proud Alethean said.
Secondary students have been visiting their local libraries as part of ECU Enactus, a program providing assistance to local residents with computer problems. It’s a great opportunity for the students to meet members of our community and share their tech knowledge! We hear community members have been impressed with the kindness and helpfulness displayed by our students.
Finalists for the 27th Annual WAITTA INCITE Awards were announced on 13 April 2018, at the Innovation Excellence Lunch Forum & PitchFest.
Abydos, an app developed by ECU researchers and St Stephen’s School, is a finalist in the Most Transformative Impact on Education category. This app meets challenges faced when fractions are challenging to teach and to learn. Abydos is a serious game, however, blending Abydos into the classroom leads to serious fun with fractions. Adapting instantly to students’ strengths, it offers a genuine personalised learning pathway.
We have our fingers crossed for June, when the winners are announced!
Dr Liz Criddle
Deputy Head of Secondary
St Stephen’s School – Duncraig
www.ststephens.wa.edu.au
Congratulations to all our students who gave it their all in the Cross Country Carnival. House pride was on full display with students donning House colours and costumes both in the spectator stands and on the race track! The winning Houses are:
Duncraig Primary: Alethea
Duncraig Secondary: Timae
We are continuing with our initiative of the school community freezer. It is located in the Get Well Room in the Primary School Office. 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. “Casserole with rice” to make it as easy as possible for the families receiving the meals.
Please follow the steps below:
Read the food safety link: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/handwashing-why-its-important
1) Choose your own recipe or look for one at:
http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/collections/freezer-friendly
2) Buy the ingredients.
3) Ensure your hands are adequately washed.
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/food-safety-when-cooking
4) Cook the meal.
5) Cool the meal and pack in a reusable or recyclable container (either donate a container or collect a foil container from next to the freezer at school).
6) Label the meal (stickers are available next to the freezer at school).
7) Freeze the meal.
8) Bring the frozen meal to school and place in the freezer for another family to enjoy!
Thank you for your support.
The School’s innovative House structure is one we’re extremely proud of. It gives students a home away from home, an extensive support system and a sense of pride and loyalty. After many years of loyal service, we think it might be time for a refresh of the logos representing each space.
The House colours and mascots we all follow will stay the same but we’re looking to engage our students in a collaborative redesign of the logos, with the updated design to be unveiled in Term 3.
Students from all Years can contribute to the process, penning their own design ideas over the next few weeks and submitting them to the House Deans either in person or via email by June 1 at the very latest.
The Deans will then collate all the designs and pass them on to the School’s experienced graphic designer who will take the ideas and combine them into three potential designs, which will then be put to a vote.
We aim to open the poll on the School’s Facebook page on June 15(TBC), which will close end of day Friday, June 29, with the winner announced at the start of Term 3. You will need to be a follower of the School’s page (facebook.com/StStephensSchoolWA) to be able to vote.
An unveiling event for Term 3 will be announced closer to the time, allowing students to take ownership of their new House logos into the future.
For any questions regarding the Logo Collaboration please contact your Dean.