We were excited to welcome our youngest and oldest students back on campus this week. After lots of communication with parents and staff over recent weeks, Principal Donella Beare sat down with some students to hear about their different online learning experiences. Watch as they discuss what they’ve learned during this time, sharing their excitement to see their teachers and friends again!
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PRINCIPALLY SPEAKING
March 23, 2020Some familiar faces are gracing the cover of the latest Education Matters Magazine! Principal Donella Beare recently sat down to chat about St Stephen’s School’s learning philosophy and the exciting developments we’ve seen and will continue to see in education.
SOFT SKILLS HOLD KEY
February 6, 2019Did you spot St Stephen’s School in The West Australian’s Choosing a School liftout today? Mrs Beare discusses how we harness ‘soft skills’ such as critical thinking, creativity, resilience and versatility to prepare our students for the world beyond the school walls.
“We can’t predict the jobs of the future but we can prepare students for the changing world.”
Hello Term 1
February 5, 2019We welcome our students and families to another exciting year at St Stephen’s School! Hear from our Principal Mrs Donella Beare as she looks forward to the action-packed year ahead.
STUDENT VOICE
November 30, 2018This year, students have been meeting regularly with key personnel including Principal Mrs Donella Beare to help St Stephen’s better understand their school experience and to assist us in guiding pragmatic and impactful change.
By creating avenues for student voice to be heard, we seek to cultivate an environment in which student perspective not only holds nominal value, but can authentically shape policy, environment and pedagogy.
Validating that voice through action reinforces the learning for these students that their viewpoints matter and encourages them to be a voice for change beyond their years at St Stephen’s School.
FETE FANFARE
November 1, 2018The 2018 St Stephen’s School Fete was a feast for the senses as the bustling crowds enjoyed the sound of students singing, children running around with glitter in their hair, the smell of South African sausages sizzling away and the bright colours of cake, plant and craft stalls. All of this just as they arrived, with visitors presented with more than 90 attractions spotted around the beautifully-decorated grounds.
There was something to please everyone on the day, which was a resounding success, drawing big crowds who were able to see what St Stephen’s School is about.
I wandered around filled with pride seeing our core value of Community being lived and loved by all.
The day’s success comes down to the work of many. First of all, the commitment of our Fete Parent Committee. Your love for the school and dedication to bringing this event to life is truly astounding. I know how hard you all worked, the extra hours you put in and the energy it took to create such a wonderful day for all. Your support and devotion is rewarding for our whole community.
To our staff members who worked alongside the committee to make sure all went to plan, I thank you for your loyalty to our vision of being a Christ-centred, student-focused and community-based school.
Then there are the stallholders, community members, visitors, students, volunteers and more! I can’t even start to thank each person by name as there would be too many to list and I wouldn’t want to miss any deserved praise but we really enjoyed having all of you there on the day and couldn’t have enjoyed the success without your help.
As we reflect on another wonderful community event as we head toward the end of the year, it is a great time to reflect on living by our values of Faith, Service, Learning, Care and Community.
Mrs Donella Beare
Principal
Have you seen the new Principal’s blog on the School’s website?
August 24, 2018Keep up-to-date with announcements and Mrs Beare’s musings on education, values and shaping graduates ready for the world beyond the school walls.
Check out the latest instalment, A Conversation about Character: https://bit.ly/2PtXnW2
MAKING THE HOUSES A HOME
August 2, 2018Secondary students from Carana and Timae joined Principal Mrs Donella Beare for a walk-through of their updated House buildings today, showing off their fresh forums and classrooms, talking about their favourite parts of the rejuvenation so far and looking forward to the items to come.
Conversation Starters
July 30, 2018
As part of our Kids’ Conversation series, we’re getting to know some of the wonderful, dedicated staff members of St Stephen’s School.
For our very first interview, Jasper and Elisha sit down for a chat with our Principal Mrs Donella Beare!
Fighting Hunger Together
June 1, 2018
Each fortnight, St Stephen’s School students and staff take two trips into the city to volunteer for the UnitingCare West Food Rescue. After our volunteers collect food from participating cafes around the city, it is distributed to feed members of six UnitingCare West Services such as Tranby Centre each night. Aligning with the School’s motto to ‘Serve God, Serve One Another’, our whole School community are on the roster for the Food Rescue runs, with Principal Mrs Donella Beare recently teaming up with Service Learning Coordinator Donna Lund to gather the goods. UnitingCare West Food Rescue feeds around 11,500 people experiencing homelessness each week.