Tag: 2017

Special Presentation

December 11, 2017

Perth Wildcats Captain and WA Charity Direct ambassador Damian Martin recently visited St Stephen’s for a special presentation. WA Charity direct donated $25,000 worth of donations to local charities in need as part of a pilot program with St Stephen’s. This gave a group of Carramar and Duncraig students the opportunity to research and develop their philanthropic skills while choosing which charities to donate to.

“For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited Me in.” – Matthew 25:35

Fishy Tales from the Sea

December 7, 2017

The St Stephens SCUBA Students were amazing, conditions at Rotto were perfect, a massive pod of dolphins swam around the boat for most of the day and a massive Port Jackson shark chilling in a cave was a highlight. It was a really great day and a fantastic end to the Open Water Course.

Rebecca Hudson & Julian Boland

Science Teachers

“The sea that he made belongs to him, along with the dry land that his hands formed. Come! Let us worship and bow down; let us kneel in the presence of the Lord, who made us.” – Psalm 95:5-6

Cambodia Service Tour

December 7, 2017

Our St Stephen’s Global Year 12 Cambodia Service Tour departs on 6 January for a two week experience working with Raw Impact in their aid and development program in Cambodian villages.

18 students have worked very hard fund-raising and learning about Cambodian culture. The group have been superbly prepared by Mrs. Libbis, Ms. Shanks and Mr. Taylor who will accompany them on tour.

We pray for an amazing life-changing experience and for safety for all.

Dr Mark Fielding

Director of Global Programs

CAROLS IN THE COMMUNITY

December 7, 2017

Our community gathered under the stars on Saturday to kick off what will be a wonderful Christmas season. Hosted by Trinity North Uniting Church and St Stephen’s, Carols in the Community was a beautiful opportunity for families and friends to come together to celebrate Christmas – with a visit from Santa of course! Families also worked together to build traditional wooden mangers at the Make A Manger workshop to recognise the true meaning of Christmas.

“When They Saw The Star They Rejoiced.” – Matthew 2:10

Secondary Presentation Night

December 6, 2017

 

In our final Presentation Evening for 2017, the St Stephen’s School community recognised the efforts and achievements of our Duncraig Secondary students. Congratulations to all students for their many achievements throughout School life. A full list of award winners can be found on our website: http://bit.ly/2BLj6lF

“For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” – Proverbs 2:6

 

At the Car Wash…

December 5, 2017

 

Students were washing staff cars this morning to raise funds for the South Africa trip.

They did an excellent job. The cars were sparkling in the sun.

Good job everyone!

 “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” – Second Corinthians 9:7

Students shine like a star

December 4, 2017

Last Friday Duncraig Secondary played host to the students from the Early Learning Centre (ELC) and their families. This event is a wonderful highlight to the end of the academic year.

The children and staff worked very hard practice to put on a such wonderful Christmas Nativity play. The students were excellent at remembering all their words and cues.

After the play Mrs. Jacques, Mrs. Gray and Mr. Deck handed out awards to students before the event ended with a prayer.

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Cou
nselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” – Isaiah 9:6

Battle Royal

November 30, 2017

Ms Ntoumenopoulos lead her Year 10 class into battle today, a Battle of the Sexes and we are not talking Billie Jean King versus Bobby Riggs. Oh no, this was fiercer, it was boys against girls.

After a pep talk they hit the basketball courts, followed by a stint on the oval and finally the creme-de-la-creme  hair braiding, Jenga, and a general knowledge quiz back in the classroom.

Jenga has never been played with so much rivalry and tension.

Everyone was a winner!

“For with God nothing shall be impossible.” – Luke 1:37

VET Induction Day

November 29, 2017

As part of their VET Induction Day today, Year 11 and 12 Duncraig and Carramar students were joined by past St Stephen’s School students who discussed the benefits of learning through VET. Patrick Middleton, AKA DJ Miiddy, and Miss Tara Roberts, who is now a teacher at Carramar Kindy, spoke to students about how their VET experience set them on amazing career paths.

What is VET?

VET is Vocational Education and Training.

  • Work (Vocational) Education in a particular field that they have chosen.
  • Training in skills that they need for this particular field by an experienced trainer/teacher.
  • Practical (skills) assessment based education.

“As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom…” – Daniel 1:17