Category: Staff

BEHIND THE SCENES

February 6, 2018

It’s all systems go today at our school photo shoot as we show off all St Stephen’s has to offer.

“The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?” – Psalm 27:1

Duncraig Collinson Secondary Library

February 1, 2018

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The Collinson Secondary Library are looking for parent/grandparent/aunty & uncle volunteers who would like to assist staff in the library.

This would involve general shelving, shelf checking and straightening, replacing stickers etc…(don’t worry, no book covering)

If you think you would like to volunteer for perhaps 1 hour a week, fortnight or just every now and then please call either Jenni Seddon or Sue Durrant in the Secondary Library on 9243 2448.

Thank you

Secondary Library Staff

Warm Welcome to New Staff

February 1, 2018

Deputy Head of Teaching and Learning, Dr Liz Criddle, has welcomed our two new members of the Duncraig secondary Curriculum Leaders team. Mrs Pippa Travaglione joins the school community as Head of Learning Area – The Arts, and Mrs Sarah Cooke as Careers Advisor.

“Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God.” – Romans 15:7

Big Splash WA

January 31, 2018

Swimming into town from 20 January – 4 March 2018 in iconic locations around Perth. This interactive art display will be a spectacular sculpture trail for all to enjoy, and taking the family for a day out to visit the dolphins will be a must-do activity.

The Big Splash WA

The trail of dolphins will be on display for eight weeks, giving families and school groups the opportunity to visit them all.

Below is a picture of Finlay the St Stephen’s School Dolphin painted by our lovely year 12s and their Visual Art Teacher Verity Palmer.

Our talented Art Technician Claire Davenhall has a dolphin on display in Stirling Gardens in the Perth CBD pictured below as feature in The West Australian.

“Then he carved all the walls of the house round about with carved engravings of cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers, inner and outer sanctuaries.” – Kings 6:29-35

Community Freezer

January 30, 2018

School Notice for the Community Freezer

We are really excited to continue 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

Choose your own recipe or look for one at:

http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/collections/freezer-friendly

Buy the ingredients.
Ensure your hands are adequately washed.

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/food-safety-when-cooking

Cook the meal.
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).

Label the meal (stickers are available next to the freezer at school).

Freeze the meal.
Bring the frozen meal to school and place in the freezer for another family to enjoy!

Thank you for your support.

First Assembly of 2018

January 30, 2018

The first assembly of 2018 was held today in the gym. It was also the first assembly that the new Year 7 cohort has attended. The school band was in attendance which is always special.

A school assembly is a gathering of all or part of a secondary school for a variety of purposes, such as celebrating achievements, announcements, raise the roof with singing, others are so quiet you can hear a pin drop but it is an ideal opportunity to communicate information on a regular basis.

Pictured below is Principal, Mrs. Donella Beare, Head of Secondary, Mr. Bruce Titlestad, and Deputy Head of Secondary, Dr. Liz Criddle.

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” – Colossians 3:23

Plenty of Smiling Faces as the Year 7s enjoy their Orientation Morning

January 29, 2018

A huge welcome to our new Year 7 cohort, starting today at St Stephen’s School. We look forward to having you as part of our school community for the next 6 years.

Our Year 7s arrived looking excited and a little bit nervous in readiness for an action-packed day.

They started off with a Orientation Morning in the Secondary Library which included bookmarking important sites, SEQTA access, Office 365, and their school email account.

Here are a few snapshots of the morning.

“May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.” – Psalm 20:4

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

Artists of Perth

December 14, 2017

Art technician Claire Davenhall has been featured in the new ‘Artists of Perth’ book recently released by Premium Publishers. The Book, by Gabi Mills and Lisa Shearon, profiles more than 60 artists and galleries from around Perth, capturing creators in the studio, at home and revealing their inspiration. So nice to see a familiar face celebrated!