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Medieval Day

May 30, 2018

Students showed great creativity today when they created their own Medieval Village. Prac Student, Holly Nilan, inspired the students to become medieval sheriff’s, tavern owners, butchers, tax collectors and even undertakers. It was an effective way for students to demonstrate their understanding of Medieval History. It was a engaging lesson and the year eights had a fantastic time.

Leeanne Shanks

Humanities and Social Sciences/Biblical Studies Teacher

“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” – Marcus Garvey

 

 

 

First Aid Skills

May 29, 2018

Year 11 students have been working hard to complete their First Aid course as part of their Certificate II in Sport and Recreation. Students have been taking part in First Aid training during class, practicing the important and essential skills they have studied.

Here are links to St John Ambulance Australia CPR fact sheets:

CPR for an adult: FS_CPR_adult-1999hui

CPR for an infant: FS_CPR_infants-27x2aaj

YOU COULD SAVE A LIFE WITH FIRST AID TRAINING

 

That’s Debatable!

May 24, 2018

Debating teach students about the difference between strong and faulty arguments. It guides students through the process of developing claims and counter-arguments, as well as ones that help them identify common logical fallacies.

Introducing our fabulous combined debating teams comprising of students from Year 6 and 7.

CRU Study Camp for Year 12s

May 23, 2018

Want to improve your ATAR score? CRU Year 12 Study Camps provide the ideal study environment free from the distractions students face while studying at home alone. Plus experienced Christian leadership teams help students combat low productivity and procrastination, supporting them as they face the challenges of year 12.

The CRU proven Study Camp formula features:

  • A minimum of 6 hours supervised study each full day of camp
  • Assistance from experienced leaders and teachers in a variety of subjects
  • The opportunity to stay motivated and swap notes with fellow WACE students
  • New friends and great activities to help you switch off during breaks
  • Great food and coffee stations to keep the mind pumping
  • A chance to hear about the Christian faith and chat about life, God, world views and more
  • Great accommodation, dining and study facilities

https://crucamps.com.au/cru/perthstudy/

Dougal Steven

K-6 Biblical Studies Coordinator

Schools Curriculum and Standards Authority for Parents and Students in Year 10

May 21, 2018

This booklet has just been published by the Schools Curriculum and Standards Authority for parents and students in Year 10. You can find it under publications on the SCSA website or simply click here

The handbook sets out to explain the different types of courses and pathways that are available to Year 10 students in 2019 and how each contributes towards their WACE.

This is not easy reading but it is important reading! If you have any questions at all please contact me

Sarah Cooke – Careers Advisor
9243 2154

World Religions

May 18, 2018

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

 

Year 11 Outdoor Camp

May 17, 2018

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.

The Incite Awards

May 16, 2018

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

HOUSE PRIDE

May 14, 2018

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.