During lunch time on Fridays, our students perform for the enjoyment of staff and students.
Today was a medley of musical genres including the classic Let It Be by The Beatles.
What a delightful way to eat lunch and relish the perfect weather.
Category: Wellbeing
A Rose By Any Other Name…
February 16, 2017As part of the Alethea House assembly, Miss Arora and Mr Jakeway brought the iconic balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet to life. Because it was Valentine’s Day, the House assembly explored different kinds of love from romantic love (Romeo and Juliet) to love of God. The assembly concluded with a unique rendition of Taylor Swift’s ‘Love Story’ which was mimed by many staff members. A memorable assembly.
“Acting is magical. Change your look and your attitude, and you can be anyone.” – Alicia Witt
Year 7 & Year 9 NAPLAN Information
February 14, 2017
Dear Parents,
This week Year 7 and Year 9 students will bring home an information booklet about the National Assessment Program – Numeracy and Literacy (NAPLAN). This contains details of when the tests will be held and how you can support your child. Please ask your child to hunt around in their school bag so this information does not get lost!
Dr Liz Criddle
Deputy Head Secondary
Timae Celebrate in Style
February 14, 2017What better way to celebrate the recent win of Timae in the Swimming Carnival than by having a sausage sizzle!
Dean of Timae, Phil Timms, keeps a watchful eye on the cooking!
Bon Appétit Timae!
Duncraig Student, Josh Davies, Selected for the U12 Australian Baseball Team
February 7, 2017Josh Davies, a Year 7 Duncraig student, was one of 18 players, Australia wide, to be selected in the U12 Australian Baseball Team.
In January the team travelled to Guam to play in the World Series Qualifier Competition.
Australia won this competition and Joshua played a key role in the grand final.
Josh felt very honoured to represent his country and enjoyed the whole experience.
“The only real game, I think, in the world is baseball.” – Babe Ruth
Head Of Secondary Duncraig, Mr Bruce Titlestad, extends a warm welcome
February 1, 2017It is a pleasure to start another year. 2017 has hit the ground running. Our year started with the new Year 7 group on the Friday before everyone else started. It was an exciting and for some, slightly nervous, day: but by the time the group went home at lunchtime, they all seemed settled, happy and looked like secondary school students.
On Monday we had our first assembly and it was a great pleasure to have a large group of students who performed strongly in their final year in 2016 join us. Vinola Adams spoke to the assembly from the perspective of a highly successful ATAR pathway and offered students valuable insights into the things that contributed to her success. Flynn Ironmonger, our top VET student, managed to get some time off work and spoke about the importance of finding and pursuing one’s passions. We were very proud of our students who worked so hard last year and who used their teachers so effectively. All of our VET students achieved a Certificate 2 or higher and our median ATAR placed us in the top 50 schools out of the 190 schools in the state offering ATAR pathways. I’m sure that you have seen the information of the website and on the School’s Facebook page.
Pictured below:
First Row R-L Chelsea Thomas, Samantha McLaurin, Jana MacAdam, Grace Jumeaux, Nathan Wong, Abbey Bradstreet
Second Row L-R Voila Adams, Dhaval Vaghjiani, Clare Runciman, Michaela McGurdy, Elise van Rooyen, Jenny Kim
On Tuesday the entire school spent the day at the HBF stadium at the annual swimming carnival: Timae was placed first; their first victory since 2005! Both Carana (second) and Alethea (third) were competitive and worthy opponents. The spirit at the carnival was fabulous as we had a day of continual racing and even managed to get results and make awards at the close of the day. Our appreciation goes to Nerina Cordner and her PE team for their organisation; to the parents and alumni who assisted; to the students who swam – and to the parents who joined us as spectators.
After 2 days of wonderful rain, the sun is shining and our students and teachers are energetic, enthusiastic and determined to make 2017 a great year.
Duncraig Brothers in U 19 National Open Bic Cup Sailing Competition
February 1, 2017Brothers Jack and Matthew Hanrahan, both Duncraig students in Year 11 & Year recently took part in the U19 Nation Open Bic Cup Sailing Competition.
Jack achieved 3rd place and Matthew 13th overall.
Both splendid results.
Jack in action.
Matthew in action.
Matthew and Jack photographed with their trainer, Travis.
Another photo of the boys with their proud Dad.
What a wonderful result.
Well done boys!
We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. – Unknown
Duncraig students, Bradley and Richard Brider, reach new heights!
January 30, 2017Two brothers, Duncraig students, Bradley Brider, who recently graduated Year 12, and Richard Brider, a returning Year 11 student, both played a role in the recent WA/SA Blind Cricket Team.
Bradley held the prestigious role of captain while Richard was a vital member of the team.
The team played in the Blind Cricket National Competition and won.
This is the first ever win for WA.
Great photo of Bradley holding the trophy.
Sport is all about playing and competing. Whatever you do in cricket and in sport, enjoy it, be positive and try to win. – Ian Botham
Winners of the ADF Long Tan Leadership Award
December 15, 2016St Stephens School had the pleasure of SGT Damian Woods, who has served in the Australian Regular Army for 15 years and works at 16 RWAR in Karrakatta, to present the Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award to Aaron Skinner from Year 12 and Aidan McAuley from Year 10 on the 6th of December, 2016.
St Stephens School was one of the 2200 Australian schools that have agreed to participate in these awards which will be presented to some 3600 students across the continent.
The Australian Defence Force Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Awards recognises and celebrates qualities such as leadership, teamwork, reliability, mateship, integrity, fidelity to name but a few. Each service that makes up the Australian Defence Force (Navy, Army and Air Force) places great importance on these qualities. The Australian Defence Force provides the Long Tan Awards so that young people can appreciate the wider role that the Australian Defence Force plays and the importance they attach to the culture of service and duty.
The Australian Defence Force wishes to recognise and reward students who contribute to their fellow students and the broader community by displaying the qualities of leadership, teamwork, reliability, integrity as well as a willingness to serve within both their own schools and the broader local community.
Well done Aaron Skinner and Aidan McAuley.
From the Deputy Head of Secondary
December 6, 2016As the first term of a new academic year draws to a close, I would like to thank our staff and families for their contribution to the life and spirit of our community. It is your involvement in the school that gives St Stephen’s its liveliness.
This term our students received their Interim Academic reports and their Homeroom Personal Review report. These provide the opportunity for reflection, review and goal setting for the remainder of the academic year. I hope that our students would be able to see the importance of considering not just their academic goals, but also personal goals in areas such as social, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing. Please use the ongoing feedback that you receive from teachers through SEQTA and in classes to plan the year ahead.
The upcoming break will give you chance to draw together as a family and to spend time with each other. I hope that all families in our community will have at least a small window of time and space to rest and rejuvenate.
Best wishes for a happy and holy Christmas.
Dr Liz Criddle
Deputy Head of Secondary.