Something Fishy Going On….
February 28, 2018Tuesday afternoon Y11 Biology ATAR students investigated the respiratory system of fish.
Nicola Ross
Science Teacher
“Then God said, “Let the waters teem with swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth in the open expanse of the heavens.” – Genesis 1:20-21
Doves Duncraig Netball Club
February 28, 2018
* UMPIRES REQUIRED *
We are currently seeking expressions of interest from St Stephens Students turning 13 years old and older in 2018, who are interested in umpiring our netball games.
DETAILS:
Where: WDNA, Kingsway Sporting Complex in Madeley.
When: Season runs from Sat 28th April until Sat 10th August
Time: Each game is 40-60 minutes long (NetSetGo or Juniors)
Games times 8:30am, 9:45am + 11:15am
Our rosters take in to account Umpires playing for their own teams plus any Coaching commitments.
Payment: Competitive rates – paid prior to each game.
In the event a team forfeits, umpire fees are still paid.
PREFERRED CRITERIA:
Umpiring is a paid position hence the need for experience and/or training.
Preferences for this position are given to the following applicants:
- Completion of, or willingness to work towards achieving a National Accreditation – C Badge (or higher)
- Completion of, or willingness to actively participate in the WDNA Umpire Green Shirt Program
- Experience in umpiring
Training and development workshops + courses are available through WDNA.
Please refer to our Facebook page for more information.
To register your interest for Doves Duncraig Umpires, please email
our Umpire Coordinator Dee Bell at dovesnetball@hotmail.com
We look forward to hearing from you.
Doves Duncraig Netball Committee
Emails and Mobile Phones
February 26, 2018Thank you to all parents and students for using regular email rather than direct message in SEQTA.
I have asked staff not to read emails in the evenings and not to respond to emails at night – and not to send emails to parents or students at night expecting, or hoping they will be read that evening. We are all part of families – and that time is important. While teachers often mark in the evenings, dealing with emails after 6pm is an unnecessary and unproductive activity when they should be unwinding ahead of another day at work. The same should apply to weekends and public holidays.
As staff, we always endeavour to reply to emails within 24 to 48 hours of receipt. Please factor in evenings and weekends when anticipating a reply from teachers. Teachers will extend the same courtesy to families.
I would also like to thank families for their support of a School where mobile phones are not in evidence: while some phones have been confiscated, it is a joy not to see students on phones at every opportunity. There are sighs as phones are put away at the start of the day – and some students grab for their phones at 3:20pm with relief at being re-united. Most students are managing really well without a phone as a constant companion and source of music all day long. Thank you parents for your support.
Bruce Titlestad
Head of Secondary School
Accessing Sports Scholarships in the United States
February 26, 2018Interested in Studying in the USA?
There will be an information session on sports scholarships and studying in the USA held at Wesley College on the evening of March 19 for students and their families. Full details are included on the attached flyer. An NCAA Representative will be in Perth and will be at Wesley’s information session so that students and their families can be fully briefed.
Sarah Cooke
Careers Advisor
Year 11/12 Drama Production Tickets on Sale FEBRUARY 28!
February 26, 2018
Chicago! A city of jazz and gangsters, prohibition and poverty! ‘The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui’ by Bertolt Brecht is a parable about Adolf Hitler’s rise to power in the 1920s and 30s, set in a curious pastiche of the gangster genre. This play is in many ways a warning from history – why do we continue to allow corrupt evil leaders to gain control over our communities? Come and see our talented year 11 and 12 Duncraig Drama students in this theatrical exuberant performance of this original Brechtian play.
Please Note* This Production contains simulated violence.
Director: Mrs Kellie Billingsley
Career Information for Year 12 Science Enthusiasts
February 26, 2018
1. 1 MARCH – Applications Open for National Youth Science Forum for 2019
If you are in Year 11 and interested in having some serious fun with science… this is for you.
The NYSF Year 12 Program is a 12-day residential program run in Canberra in January each year AND there are scholarships available to help cover the costs.
This is such a great program that lots of people apply so there is a competitive entry process.
Applications close 31st May.
Find our more HERE.
2. 14 March Murdoch Science Information Evening
5:30 – 6:30pm: Optional tour – Visit our science facilities
6:30 – 8:00pm: Information evening – Attend our presentation, Q&A session and expo
You’ll hear about a range of courses in:
- Environmental and conservation sciences
- Medical, molecular and health sciences
- Physical sciences
- Veterinary and agricultural sciences
Register HERE
Sarah Cooke
Careers Advice
Sparkling Night to Remember
February 26, 2018Year 12 students dazzled in their stunning suits and gowns recently to celebrate one of the highlights on the school calendar, the School Ball. With Carramar students gracing Frasers Kings Park and Duncraig students celebrating at the Pan Pacific Hotel, the nights full of dressing up and dancing were definitely special occasions to remember.
2018 Beau and Belle of Duncraig
2018 Beau and Belle of Carramar
Career Information for Y10 – 12s
February 26, 2018
1. Interested in studying at UWA?
5 March 9am – UWA Campus Tour
Start your pursuit with a UWA campus tour.
Current UWA students will take you on a tour of our campus giving you an insight into what it’s like to be a student at UWA.
All future students and their families are welcome.
10-11am light morning tea and chat with Future Register HERE
2. Anyone interested in Creative Industries?
28 March – Murdoch Creative Industries Careers Evening
Courses you’ll learn about:
- English & Creative Writing
- Global Media & Communication
- Games Art & Design
- Graphic Design
- Journalism
- Photography
- Screen Production
- Sound
- Strategic Communication
- Theatre & Drama
Register HERE.
Sarah Cooke
Careers Advisor
Careers Information for Y12
February 26, 2018
1. Open Now – Defence Force Gap Year Applications for 2019
Defence Force Gap Year opportunities are limited and last year places filled quickly, and applications closed suddenly, so apply now if you are interested.
For more information go HERE.
2. Open Now – Undergraduate Medical Admissions Test (UMAT)
If you would like to study an undergraduate medicine degree anywhere in Australia in 2019 you need to undertake the UMAT on the 25th July. You can register for the UMAT HERE
Not sure what UMAT is? Read more about it HERE
3. 19 March – UWA Course Information Evening Year 12
For many Year 12 students and their parents, applying for university can be a daunting process.
Our free information sessions provide advice on UWA courses, admission requirements and flag key dates for 2018. Our Future Students team will be available to answer your questions after the presentation.
The Faculty Expo is an excellent opportunity to talk directly to Faculty-specialists about your specific interest areas.
Location: Alexander Lecture Theatre
Expo available from 6:30pm, presentation 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Register HERE
Sarah Cooke
Careers Advisor