Category: Service Tour

South African Service Tour Kicks Off

April 10, 2018

After a long flight we have safely arrived in Cape Town, where we received a hearty welcome from District 6’s Guest House. All in all, between flights and our homecoming, we enjoyed three breakfasts. We are all a little heavier as a consequence.
Needing to get the blood pumping, some students pondered on a Table Mountain hike. The teachers however decided shopping at Waterfront will be a better cardio choice, followed by a cable car trip to the mountain top.
The views never cease to amaze, neither does the rotating floor of the cable car.
After a hearty meal at Spur, we headed back home, all in a Zombie haze. Donation packing and organisation lingered and was achieved in one epic group effort. We prevailed. We are all very tired, as so are headed off to bed at 8:00pm.

Gillian Erasmus

Jehova Jireh Haven say a BIG Thank You!

February 14, 2018

Dear St Stephen’s community

Jehova Jireh Haven and the Kelly family wish to extend our utmost gratitude for the generosity of the St Stephen’s community. Your support allowed 89 orphans and 14 carers to enjoy a Christmas celebration that they will remember for a long time. They had a lovely Lamb Spit topped off with chocolate brownies. The children also enjoyed face painting, a bouncy castle, fairy floss and a camera booth.

Each child received a gift bag filled with a toy, new clothes, underwear, toiletries, stationary and, of course, lollies.

We are blessed to be part of this community.

Yours sincerely,

Dale Kelly

Head of Rite Journey

Serve God, Serve One Another

February 2, 2018

Thanks to RAWimpactOrg for sharing this heartwarming video of St Stephen’s School’s recent Service Tour to Cambodia. Seeing our work in motion like this makes us very proud members of our community.

“And as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is good.” – Thessalonians 3:13

Bethany Home Tour 2018 Information Evening

January 25, 2018

Come along for an informative evening regarding the Year 11, 2018, Bethany Home Tour.

It will be held in Cousins Hall, Duncraig Campus, Monday February 5 at 6:45pm.

There will be plenty of parking.

“The greatest among you will be your servant.” Matthew 23:11

Cambodia Service Tour Departs

January 6, 2018

Early this morning the first St Stephen’s School Service Tour of 2018 left for Cambodia. The tour is organised through Raw Impact who aim to empower families through innovative and sustainable projects.

We wish them a safe journey and a blessed tour.

Keep updated with their journey and adventure on the St Stephen’s Global Blog or Facebook:

Cambodia Service Tour 2018

RAW Impact – St Stephens 2018

“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” – Peter 4:10

Cambodia Service Tour

December 7, 2017

Our St Stephen’s Global Year 12 Cambodia Service Tour departs on 6 January for a two week experience working with Raw Impact in their aid and development program in Cambodian villages.

18 students have worked very hard fund-raising and learning about Cambodian culture. The group have been superbly prepared by Mrs. Libbis, Ms. Shanks and Mr. Taylor who will accompany them on tour.

We pray for an amazing life-changing experience and for safety for all.

Dr Mark Fielding

Director of Global Programs

Service Tour of India

November 27, 2017

The inaugural trip to India has been an eye-opening experience for staff and students. After a long journey they finally made it to Woodstock School.

Students are immersing themselves in India’s rich culture on the once-in-a-lifetime India Service Tour. On day four at Woodstock, students spent the morning painting the new library at Kaplani Village School, before setting off on an Indian food safari to the town of Mussoorie.

What an amazing opportunity. Follow the students’ blog here: http://bit.ly/2jUon5K

Below are just a few of the photos from the trip so far:

“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” – Matthew 25:35

Tour of Service – Bethany Home

November 3, 2017

Ms Ntoumenopoulos and Mr Lance Owen accompanied eight Year 11 students from across our campuses on the St Stephen’s Global Programs visit to Bethany Home in Malaysia. The life-changing trip saw the group live and work at Bethany Home – a school for students with various disabilities – helping with daily tasks and leaving their mark with a beautiful mural on the buildings.

“It’s a privilege to leave a part of ourselves at such a beautiful place, although the etchings Bethany Home has left on us cut far deeper and will no doubt last much longer,” Duncraig English and Drama Teacher Ms Stefani Ntoumenopoulos reflected.

See more about their adventure at Bethany October 2017 Tour

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2

Indonesia Bali Life Foundation Service Tour 2018

October 26, 2017

St Stephen’s School would like to announce its inaugural Indonesia: Bali Life Foundation Service Tour 2018 open to students currently studying in Years 9 and 10 (Years 10 and 11 2018). Bali Life Foundation is a small charity based in Jimbaran, Bali where they care for and educate young disadvantaged children and youth.

Our students will engage in volunteer work at the orphanage as well as the Bali Life support services within the locality of central and southwest Bali. These services include Suwung Community School, Bali Life Sustainable Community Garden, Kuta Street Kids and Mothers Program, and the Training and Education Community Centre.

The tour will consist of 16 students and 3 staff from across both campuses and will be departing 17 April, returning 24 April, 2018 (first week of the April holidays). The approximate cost of the tour will be $1200.

We will be seeking expressions of interest from students in October 2017.

Ms Donna Lund, Coordinator of Service Learning