Early this morning the first St Stephen’s School Service Tour of 2018 left for Cambodia. The tour is organised through Raw Impact who aim to empower families through innovative and sustainable projects.
We wish them a safe journey and a blessed tour.
Keep updated with their journey and adventure on the St Stephen’s Global Blog or Facebook:
“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” – Peter 4:10
As we look towards another action-packed School year, we hope you enjoy the rest of the School holidays before we return in Term One.
Fresh HOPES, Fresh PLANS, Fresh EFFORTS, Fresh COMMITMENT. Welcome 2018 !
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” – Corinthians 5:17
Year 9 student Louise Gishubl has been selected to represent Western Australia in the 2018 Australian Futsal Association National Championships.Louise’s fancy footwork has earned her a spot in the West Coast Futsal Under 13s State Team who will jet off to Sydney for the tournament in early January. However, next year’s Championships won’t be the first for the Futsal veteran – Louise has previously travelled to Sydney and Brisbane to represent WA in the unique sport. “Because I was the youngest in my team a couple of years ago, I learned a lot from watching them play,” she said. Playing in previous National Championships has helped Louise develop her skills and refine her Futsal technique. “When I got on [court], I would use what I’d seen in my game and that helped me improve,” she explained. Futsal is an adaptation of soccer, played on a hard court with five players on each team. Played indoors on courts slightly smaller than a soccer field, Futsal enables players to refine their skills and be a little more creative in their gameplay. “Because the ball moves so fast, you can learn to control your skills,” Louise said. St Stephen’s School Principal Mrs Donella Beare is proud to see St Stephen’s School students like Louise take part in unique extra-curricular activities. “Reaching the National Championship is an outstanding achievement for Louise. We are thrilled to see her not only represent Western Australia in Futsal, but represent St Stephen’s School in the wider community,” she said.
The Australian Futsal Association National Championships will run in Sydney from 5 – 10 January, 2018.
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” – Hebrews 11:1
Research shows that what you eat and how you eat matters. It matters a lot. So this month I’m focusing on foods that can help us to think, feel and live better.
The problem is our modern environment sets us up to make poor food choices. Fast food is engineered to be cheap and tasty (but low in nutrients).
Like drinking smoothies for breakfast? Then consider adding a handful of blueberries or a tablespoon of cocoa powder into your next one. The research is in: foods rich in flavonoids are fantastic for your brain and cognition. You can read more about the power of flavonoid-rich foods here.
If you’re thinking, “Kale chips? No thanks!” we get it. But we encourage you to have an open mind because these chips are super tasty!
You can read about how to make the perfect kale chip here.
How much sugar is in your breakfast cereal?
Want to see how these cereals rate in terms of added sugar? The results may surprise you …
Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual by Michael Pollan. It contains simple and easy to understand guiding principles to help you make healthy food choices.
Dr Jane Genovese
Learning Fundamentals
Today, the new Year 7 cohort for 2018 met with fellow students, and staff. This is the first time they been together on campus for the first time!
Mr Bruce Titlestad, Dr Liz Criddle, Mrs Tracey Gray, Mr Richard Deck and Mrs Suzy Mettam were there to greet families as they arrived.
After activities in their new homerooms the students went off to explore the campus.
“Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God.” – Romans 15:7
St Stephen’s School would like to announce its inaugural Indonesia: Bali Life Foundation Service Tour 2018 open to students currently studying in Years 9 and 10 (Years 10 and 11 2018). Bali Life Foundation is a small charity based in Jimbaran, Bali where they care for and educate young disadvantaged children and youth.
Our students will engage in volunteer work at the orphanage as well as the Bali Life support services within the locality of central and southwest Bali. These services include Suwung Community School, Bali Life Sustainable Community Garden, Kuta Street Kids and Mothers Program, and the Training and Education Community Centre.
The tour will consist of 16 students and 3 staff from across both campuses and will be departing 17 April, returning 24 April, 2018 (first week of the April holidays). The approximate cost of the tour will be $1200.
We will be seeking expressions of interest from students in October 2017.
Ms Donna Lund, Coordinator of Service Learning
Moving into 2018, Master Mind Australia is offering a Preparation Program in January of next year, aiming to prepare students for Term 1 (2018) before the academic year begins.
The classes will revise those important components from the 2017 syllabus that are vital for success in the new-year. The program will also preview what students can expect in their courses in 2018.
It will include preparation classes of OLNA, Study Skills, Essay Writing, and Subject Revision & Preparation for all students entering Year 7 – 12 in 2018.
The Program will be held at Christ Church Grammar School and Hale School from Monday the 15th to the Saturday the 20th of January, 2018.
To find out more, visit the website: here
The recent fund-raising event, Akwaaba, was a tremendous success with a fantastic attendance.
Parents and students enjoyed the drumming workshop and delicious barbeque.
Mr Clay Osbourne was the coordinator of this event and had this to say “Well done to everyone for being proactive and helping out at the Drumming night tonight. You really came together as a team tonight. Your initiative and willingness to get involved was amazing. Thank you! Thank you to all the parents and everyone who purchased tickets. Your contributions will go toward our service initiates and greatly benefit children in South Africa.”
Well done again on a fantastic effort!
A summary of information regarding the start and finish dates of each term in the 2018 Five Term Academic Year (commencing now in October 2017) was emailed to all families by Ms McKeone last term. These and other important dates are available to view using the school calendar which is located here; http://calendar.ststephens.wa.edu.au/term.php, and details regarding events can be found in SEQTA Engage Documents or the school Bulletin.
My best wishes to all our students and families for the commencement of the new academic year. Our thoughts and prayers are with the 2017 Year 12 ATAR students who will be commencing their WACE Examinations in a few weeks time.
Dr Liz Criddle
Deputy Head of Secondary
