Sporting Success

May 22, 2018

We are excited to share a number of exceptional student sporting achievements with our community over the coming days. Starting with swimming,  Year 12 student Lauren Gastevich has just been selected to represent Australia at the 2018 Oceana Championships in Papua New Guinea!

Rachael Edwards, Year 12, recently finished third place at the School Sport Triathlon Nationals, while her sister Crystal, Year 9, won medals in several of her races at the Australian Age Swimming Championships.

Congratulations girls!

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

Breast Cancer Fundraiser

May 18, 2018

Shanii Forrest Year 9, has a movie fundraiser with her RITE journey mentor to help raise money for breast cancer. It would be great if the St Stephen’s School Community could help and support this great cause.

Cost – Adults $22, Children Under 15 $18 (includes movie ticket, water and a treat)

Date – 15th June
Time – 6:30pm (don’t be late)

Location – Whitfords, Event Cinemas

 

 

 

 

Investigating Forces

May 18, 2018

My Y7 scientists were investigating the effect of forces on objects and measuring forces using a Newton balance.

Nicola Ross

Science Teacher 

It is strange that only extraordinary men make the discoveries, which later appear so easy and simple. – Georg C. Lichtenberg

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.

Memorable Visit

May 17, 2018

 

If you were a Duncraig student in the late 1990s you might remember the smiley face and friendly nature of our Indonesian Exchange student Satriyo Adhi, who recently dropped by the School for a visit while on holiday in Perth.

Mr Adhi spent a year as a St Stephen’s student 18 years ago, living with a local host family as an exchange student from 1999 to 2000.

“I felt very welcome, not only from the school teachers but all the people here and all the students – different ages and different Houses,” the proud Alethean said.

Helping Hand

May 16, 2018

Secondary students have been visiting their local libraries as part of ECU Enactus, a program providing assistance to local residents with computer problems. It’s a great opportunity for the students to meet members of our community and share their tech knowledge! We hear community members have been impressed with the kindness and helpfulness displayed by our students.

 

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

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