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St Stephen’s School – World’s Greatest Shave 2020
February 7, 2020
There are many worthwhile causes to support throughout the year and this is one that I would like to draw attention to. In 2014, my then three year old daughter, was diagnosed with Leukemia. Thanks to a privileged medical system and God’s mercy, my daughter is fit and well. She is in her fourth year since treatment finished and her recovery has been very positive.
Throughout that treatment period and even beyond, the support for families dealing with blood cancers has been amazing. Fundraising initiatives like the Greatest Shave helped our family through a difficult time of our lives. We are extremely grateful to all of the selfless people who have generously given to this cause.
To further the cause, I would like to support the World’s Greatest Shave at St Stephen’s School. For those interested in supporting this fundraising effort, these are the details…
1. Our Greatest Shave Day will be held on Thursday 9 April (last day of term 1)
2. Participating on the day can be done in the following ways
a. Register online with parent permission(parents please email me at Daniel.parker@ststephens.w.aedu.au to express consent), fundraise and then have hair shaved or cut (you must be registered and have sent in parental permission and fundraised to do the shave or cut)
b. Don’t register online and colour hair at home or wear a wig and then bring a donation on the day
3. Students/staff/parents can support by giving online or registering as a participant at the link below
I am fully aware that there are many worthwhile causes to support, particularly in light of the fires and droughts. Please do not feel any obligation to give to this fundraising, but of course we welcome it if you are willing and able.
Mr Daniel Parker – Primary PE Specialist at St Stephen’s Duncraig
CONGRATULATIONS CARANA
February 7, 2020After a competitive day at the Duncraig Secondary Swimming Carnival, Carana was crowned the winning House! Congratulations to all our students who gave it their best and earned points for their House.
Hat Rule – Amendment
February 7, 2020Please note the following trial amendment to the hat rule, to begin on Monday February 10th
“Secondary students are always encouraged to wear School hats when outdoors. If students choose not to wear a hat, they must be seated in shade. School hats must be worn for any class or school activity which takes place outdoors.”
Bennet Andrews
Deputy Head of Secondary (Care)
ADVENTURE AWAITS
February 4, 2020Our very successful St Stephen’s Global Tour to Bethany Home, Malaysia will run again in October for our Year 11s. This extraordinary tour offers students a chance to work with special needs students and young adults at Bethany Home, and includes the opportunity to explore Kuala Lumpur and Penang Island. Expressions of interest are now open. Students and parents from both campuses are invited to an information evening to find out more.
Bethany Home Information Evening
Location: Community Room, Duncraig campus
Date: Monday 10 February
Time: 6.45pm
Please contact Dr Mark Fielding for enquiries at mark.fielding@ststephens.wa.edu.au.
STUDY SKILLS FOR OUR STUDENTS
February 3, 2020St Stephen’s is a subscriber to the study skills website www.studyskillshandbook.com.au
This is a website that helps students develop essential skills for academic success. There are units of work on topics such as improving time management skills, how to study, research skills, summarising, technology use, brain and memory.
There are heaps of resources, including useful handouts, grids and planners on the Things to Print page. We spend time in Forum and Education Plus working through some of the Study Skills Handbook activities, as well as using other resources. Parents are encouraged to chat to their children about the study skills covered at school, as well as to take a look at the site for advice and assistance with their child’s study routine.
To access the handbook, go to www.studyskillshandbook.com.au and login as a subscriber with these details:
username: ststephens
password: 100success
Dr Liz Criddle
Deputy Head – Teaching and Learning
HANDS ON
January 28, 2020Raring and ready to get to work, a group of Year 12 students and staff have travelled to Cambodia these holidays, joining RAW Impact to build an entire bamboo house in a local village. The group have been fully immersed in the Cambodian culture, working alongside Khmer locals to make lasting change.
FAST PITCH
January 28, 2020Jordan Belcastro Year 9 and his Western Australian Under 14 softball team have achieved success in the 2020 National Softball Championship these holidays. Held in Sydney, the team won the Competition’s inaugural ‘Fully Loaded’ competition and finished third in the traditional ‘Fast Pitch’ competition.
Welcome back from St Stephen’s School
January 28, 2020Dear Parents and Guardians,
Please see the attached letter from Dr Darnelle Pretorius, Head of Campus, welcoming members of the School community to the 2020 School Year.
The School is a quiet place without the St Stephen’s students, so we look forward to seeing them back on Campus and wish them and our families all the best for 2020!
Joey Leap 2020 Celebration
January 28, 2020