Category: Wellbeing

Welcome to the Wellbeing page.

Topic: Transitioning from Childhood to Adolescence: What to Expect

June 12, 2018

The developmental transition from childhood to adolescence brings many significant physical, psychological, social and emotional changes. Adjusting to these changes can be a challenging time for both parents and young people. This evenings presentation will provide information about the changes to expect in children as they journey towards adolescence, discuss puberty and mental health, outline the best ways parents can support and respond to the changing needs of children in their transition from primary school to high school, and provide practical tips highlighting how parents can effectively communicate and partner with the school to assist children to feel more confident and ease the transition to high school.

Date: Wednesday 27 June
Time: 6.45 – 7.45pm
Location: Cousins Hall – Duncraig Campus
Presented by Dr Alicia Handley and Ms Claire Handley

Parent Symposium 2018

June 8, 2018

For more information please go to the school’s website: https://www.ststephens.wa.edu.au

Book tickets via WWW.TRYBOOKING.COM/VXCQ

 

 

 

Meningococcal Immunisations Year 10

May 31, 2018

Year 10 Meningococcal immunisations will be held in Cousins Hall on Thursday 7th of June. Students have been requested to have a good breakfast and something to drink before coming to school. Students have  also been instructed to wear sports uniform for easy access to the upper arm.

Bev Brown (Monday – Tuesday) and Erica Doody-Burras (Wednesday – Friday)

School Nurses

Sharing a Meal

May 11, 2018

Service Learning staff and students were lucky enough to celebrate the launch of the 2018 Red Shield Appeal, with a breakfast hosted by the Salvation Army at Perth Arena. Over 250 guests attended the event including guest speakers Kim Beazley, Governor of Western Australia and Simone McGurk, Minister for Child Protection; Women’s Interests; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Community Services. Abbey Daly and Sarah Affendi (Year 10), who have just returned from the Indonesia Service Learning Tour, were invited by Service Learning staff to learn more about the Red Shield Appeal’s aim to combat homelessness.

Homeless for a night

May 10, 2018

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be homeless for a night? Well here is your chance to experience sleeping out rough for a night and assisting a worthy cause at the same time. If sleeping rough is not your thing, you can attend the Manna Fundraising event until 10pm.

Manna is a well-established community charity who provides food and support to those in our community who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.

For more information Homeless for a Night

Reaching Out

May 7, 2018

Members of CATA Group thoroughly enjoyed a service learning visit from a group of Duncraig Year 11s late last term. Duncraig Year 11s Tamzen Paine, Portia Smulders and Emily Bartlett spent quality time with the adults, laughing through belly dancing and working on pottery pieces.

CATA provides innovative services and creative opportunities that promote people’s lifelong wellbeing in a safe, enjoyable and supportive environment.

Mobile Phone Use

March 9, 2018

St Stephen’s is very privileged to have such supportive parents. This is evident with the new directive of limiting students access to mobile phones during school hours. Having this message reinforced at home has been fundamental in making this initiative a success.

Did you know?

Nomophobia is the irrational fear of being without your mobile phone or being unable to use your phone for some reason, such as the absence of a signal or running out of minutes or battery power. A phobia is an irrational fear. Do you know this word? Nomophobia is a term describing a growing fear in today’s world — the fear of being without a mobile device, or beyond mobile phone contact. Among today’s high school and college students, it’s on the rise. An increasing number of college students now shower with their cell phone (one of the most important reasons for water-proof mobile phones!). The average adolescent would rather lose a pinky-finger than a mobile phone.

It has been most pleasing to see evidence of mobile phones at School decreasing. We would appeal to parents not to call their children during the School day – this places students in a compromising position. In the case of an emergency, please contact student services. Thank you for the continued support of both parents and students as we pursue the mental health and intellectual benefits of school being a “no phone zone”.

 

“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!” – Psalm 133:1

Year 8 Immunisations (HPV & ADACEL)

February 28, 2018

The first of the Year 8 immunisations (HPV and ADACEL) will be held on Thursday March 8th commencing at 0845.

If your child is having these immunisations can they please wear sport uniform to school.

Can you please ensure that your child has had breakfast and something to drink before arriving at school.

Erica Doody-Burras

School Nurse

MAKING A SPLASH FOR MENTAL HEALTH

February 17, 2018

Duncraig has well and truly made its mark in The Big Splash WA, a public art initiative aimed at raising awareness of child and adolescent mental health. Art Tech Claire Davenhall has two dolphins featuring in the exhibition; ‘InterAqua Dolphin’ can be found at Stirling Gardens on St George’s Terrace, while ‘IceBreaker Dolphin’ is currently outside His Majesty’s Theatre. Meanwhile, Year 12 Visual Art students and their teacher Verity Palmer created the dolphin Finlay, aiming to spread the message ‘how to be a good friend when riding those waves of emotions.’ Ms Davenhall’s dolphins are on display until Wednesday, 4 March, while you can meet Finlay with 44 other school dolphins on Saturday, 17 March.

Artist: Verity Palmer

Artist: Claire Davenhall

Trees of Green, Red Roses too

February 9, 2018

We are so blessed to have such a ‘green’ campus.

When the sun shines, and the sky is blue it makes a wonderful backdrop to our beautiful school grounds.

Our Property Services Team do such a wonderful job.

“Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.’ – Luke 12:27