Titration Stakes – 2017

June 22, 2017

On Tuesday 20^th June, 6 budding chemists competed in the annual Titration stakes at Curtin University, run by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute. The competition is designed to encourage those students who enjoy Chemistry, particularly its practical side, to develop their skills and to reward those who attain a high level of proficiency. St Stephen’s School Duncraig entered two outstanding teams comprised of year 12s: Kaelan Lindup, Liam Cannon, Pieter Vermuelen, Liam Easte, Jasmine King and Savannah Sharp. The students represented the school well and had an amazing time competing against the 75 other teams.

Biblical Studies Excursion

June 22, 2017

Year 11 Students have been on an excursion for Biblical Studies. They are studying World Religions. The photos are of a visit to a Hindu Temple, Buddhist Temple and a Synagogue.

Musical Evening

June 21, 2017

Last Friday the theatre hosted the Junior Music Concert.

Having a theatre is a valuable tool for students of all ages. It provides an outlet for making creative choices, and interpreting the material in expressive ways that are the essence of drama and music.

For those lucky enough to be in attendance, the Junior and Middle School concert was brilliant last Friday night. Well done to all our students on an outstanding evening.

Novice Debating

June 20, 2017

This term enthusiastic Year 6 and 7 debaters from The Duncraig campus have been fine tuning their skills at a workshop on Tuesday afternoons and competing against each other throughout the term. The grand final between Carramar and Duncraig takes place on the 29th.

Visit to the Indonesian Consulate

June 19, 2017

On Tuesday 13th and Friday 16th of June, Year 8 students currently studying Indonesian visited the Indonesian Consulate to learn about Gamelan music and traditional dancing in a series of workshops. It was a wonderful opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of Indonesian Culture and traditions.

Year 12 Retreat

June 19, 2017

Recently our Year 12 cohort went on retreat to Swanleigh.

Swanleigh is located on 89 acres of picturesque rural land on the banks of the Swan River.

The camps and retreats are places where students can step out of their usual environment and try some new learning activities. It is always good to have new, positive experiences. School camps/retreats offer this in spades! It important for everyone to do new things and learn new skills.

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” – Philippians 4:13

Engaging and Informative information sessions happening at Murdoch University

June 19, 2017

Over the next three weeks, Year 10-12 students are invited on Wednesday evenings to our South Street Campus to hear more about courses in the Arts, Engineering & Information Technology and Health. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from current students, tour specialised facilities and learn more about pathways for admission in to these courses. Bookings are highly recommended.

For more information about each session, please see the details below. Attached are flyers for each of the events. Please don’t hesitate to share this information with your school community.

Engineering, Information Technology & Science Careers Evening

Date: Wednesday 21 June 2017

Time: 6-7:30pm

Venue: Kim Beazley Lecture Theatre, South Street Campus

Join us for our inspiring and informative Engineering, Information Technology & Science Careers Evening, and find out how our courses can lead you into a fulfilling career.

Hear first-hand from our leading Academics about what to expect whilst studying your degree; learn about combining majors and degrees to maximise your employment opportunities; hear from industry professionals about trends in the sector; and enjoy some light refreshments whilst chatting with our current and past students about their Murdoch experience and the doors it has opened for them.

Learn about undergraduate courses in Business Information Systems, Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Cyber Forensics and Information Security, Electrical Power Engineering, Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering, Games Software Design and Production, Games Technology, Industrial Computer Systems Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Internetworking and Network Security, Mathematics and Statistics, Mineral Science, Mobile and Web Application Development, Physics and Nanotechnology and Renewable Energy Engineering.

RSVP for this event here.

Health Careers Evening

Date: Wednesday 28 June 2017

Time: 6-7:45pm (Tours of facilities will be held before the event at 5pm)

Venue: Kim Beazley Lecture Theatre, South Street Campus

Come and join us for our Health Careers Evening to learn more about Murdoch University’s undergraduate courses. Tour our specialist Nursing and Chiropractic facilities and hear from current staff and students about the courses on offer, practical experiences, taking your learning overseas and scholarships.

Courses covered include Biomedical Science, Chiropractic Science, Clinical Exercise Physiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Laboratory Medicine, Movement Science, Nursing, Psychology and Sport and Health Science.

RSVP for this event here.

Cityscapes

June 19, 2017

Recently Year 11 students went on an excursion to the city.

Students took part in observational drawing and they collected source photos for their upcoming Cityscape paintings.

Australian Mathematics Competition

June 19, 2017

We have 215 students that are entered. It is all of our Mathematics 1 students and Yr 11/12 Specialist students.

About the Australian Mathematics Competition

The Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) was introduced in Australia in 1978 as the first Australia-wide mathematics competition for students. It has become the largest single event on the Australian education calendar, allowing students to attempt the same tasks on the same day in over 30 countries around the globe.

Running since 1978, the AMC is for students of all standards. Students are asked to solve 30 problems in 60 minutes (Years 3–6) or 75 minutes (Years 7–12). The problems are designed to test mathematical thinking rather than focus on calculations themselves, thus such questions are designed so that they can be answered just as quickly without a calculator as with one. The problems get more difficult through the competition, so that at the end they are challenging to the most gifted students. Students of all standards will make progress through the problems, and also be challenged along the way.

Wishing everyone the best of luck!

Environmental Rehabilitation featuring T2

June 16, 2017

On Wednesday T2 homeroom went on a trip to provide a service to the environment. Students who participate in community-based service-learning enjoy a number of benefits. One benefit of service-learning is that young people are far more likely to remain engaged when they can see that their participation is effecting change. This helps them to realize that they are able to make useful contributions to society through service and social action.

This outing to improve our environment was headed by Mr Biddle and Ms Robert.