Following on from our announcement of the House logo update earlier this year, we are excited to announce the new emblems for each House to wear with pride moving forward. The extensive design process saw students submit their own ideas for the logo update, which were compiled into three final designs that went to a vote among staff and students who selected the winning creations. The updated logos bring consistency across the School and a more modern look for our next generation.
Recently I had the fortune of taking four Year 9 boys for a Service Learning excursion to Joondalup Library where we helped seniors solve their iPad issues (with help from ECU volunteers). For me it was a lot of fun and very rewarding to be a part of.
I just wanted tto commend the boys on their efforts and how well they communicated with those needing help. The seniors I spoke to said the boys knew a lot, were informative, friendly and explained the instructions clearly – future teachers maybe?
Commendations to the boys who came, as they did a fabulous job:
Noah Franks
Ned Hollander
Craig Toner
Tom Sorrell
On a humorous sidenote, the photo below is of Tom Sorrell chatting a couple’s ears off about his experiences with trojan viruses and ransomware. Look how captivated they are!
Mr James Hummerston
Teacher of Media, HASS and Design
Secondary students performed with zest and zeal on Friday night, filling the Theatre with terrific tunes at the Senior Music Concert. Audiences were delighted with performances from the Concert Band, Secondary Orchestra, Swing Band, Stellas, Fellas and more, as the evening showcased a year of hard work for our Music students.
Bravo!
Photography: Alex Stevenson (Year 10)
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Next fete Meeting Tuesday 11 September at 7pm in the Primary Village. All are welcome.
Walkers wanted for letterbox deliveries in Duncraig area. Either students (high school) or parents who can lend a hand please contact Amanda D’Souza on 0448995341 or mokes24@gmail.com
It’s time to put your gym muscles into action!!!! Strong able-bodied people required to put up fete signage just before event – please contact Amanda on 0448 995 341 or email mokes24@gmail.com if you can lend a hand.
Mystery Jars. We now have enough jars but we now we would love your support to fill them! If you have any leftover party favours, wrapped lollies or new small toys like matchbox cars or Outies…let your imagination run wild….please send them in. Collection boxes are at ELC, Primary school and Year 7 reception areas.
Parking attendants We need some wonderful people to look after parking at the Fete on Hamer Oval. We only ask for an hour of your time on Saturday 27 October between 9am and 2pm. Uncles, aunties, teenage children (students), grandmas, grandpas, mums and dads can all get involved. It’s a really easy task and you can get involved and one which really helps to make the Fete a success. If you or a loved one can help out please contact Julie Wookey on 0408 806 433 or email cullyn5@bigpond.com
Pre-loved books We are well known for having a great second-hand book stall. If you have any surplus books you are willing to donate please see the collection boxes at ELC and Primary reception and alternately you can drop off direct at the shed on Doveridge Drive open every Tuesday Morning from 8am to 8.45am.
White elephant stall If you have any items that are too good to throw away please donate them to our special stall. Donations can be dropped off at Doveridge Drive Shed on Tuesday mornings between 8am and 8.45am. |
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We recently emailed information about celebrating Grad’s Day on Thursday 20 September to our Year 12 cohort. Our Year 12’s are approaching an exciting time and we would like to help them celebrate their departure from the school in a positive, memorable way. We have a wonderful community and exciting plans are underway by the school leaders who are planning our Grads Day Assembly and the Deans are preparing House assemblies. Students have been invited to speak with Mr Andrews with any questions or ideas that might build on the strong positive Grads tradition.
Our formal evening event on 20 September is the Year 12 family Graduation Dinner. The Graduation Dinner recognises and congratulates all Year 12 students on graduating as alumni of St Stephen’s School, separate to the graduation requirements of the WA Certificate of Education.
Year 12 Revision Seminars are being held over the next few weeks, and students are being provided with support and additional revision time as we progress to the end of term. We wish our Year 12 cohort the very best for their written Mock WACE Examinations, which commence in the term break on Tuesday 2 October. The program for the return of Mock Examination results to students will occur in Week 2 of Term 4, from 15-19 October. Students doing General courses or Certificates are expected to have their work submitted by the end of this term.
WACE examinations commence on Thursday 1 November, and Year 12 students can obtain their personalised timetable through their SCSA login. Students were reminded by Dr Criddle, in Education Plus, about the required procedure if something should happen on the day of a WACE exam. The Sickness/Misadventure Application Form is available on the SCSA website at: https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/forms/forms. Attendance at WACE examinations is a requirement for WACE graduation.
Our best wishes to all our students for a rewarding final few weeks of term.
Dr Liz Criddle Mr Bennet Andrews Deputy Head of Secondary Deputy Head of Secondary |
Join our mission into the 30th season of FIRST®! Prepare for blast off, break out of your earthly constraints and go INTO ORBITSM. The 2018/2019 FIRST® LEGO® League season will transport your team into space, where you’ll explore, challenge, and innovate in the vast expanse of space.
Gather your crew and get ready to explore, challenge and innovate in the demanding and inspiring expanse we call space!
Do you have what it takes to go INTO ORBIT?
FIRST® LEGO® League challenges students to think like scientists and engineers. During the 2018/19 INTO ORBIT Season, teams will choose and solve a real-world problem in the Project. They will also build, test, and program an autonomous robot using LEGO® MINDSTORMS technology to solve a set of missions in the Robot Game. Throughout their experience, teams will operate under Core Values celebrating discovery, teamwork, and Gracious Professionalism®.
Are you ready for the Challenge?
Calling all Students who are interested in solving real world problems as part of a team and competing with other schools in November.
Register your interest by filling in the online form OR email amy.aldous@ststephens.wa.edu.au
Try outs to make the team on Thursday 13th September @ Lunch Time in the Library
Recently some Year 7 students went on an excursion to show them how perilous the life of a homeless person can be.
Immersion programs are unique learning experiences that encourage active citizenship via an experiential learning model. The learning is so profound that it aids students in understanding what it means to be part of the human community mindful of the journey of others, especially the most vulnerable.
The excursion started at Greenwood train station and took them to Wellington Square. There guide for the day was Darren.
Below is a short video made by the students.
This afternoon we had the legend Charlie Watson in to run Classpad Seminars with our Yr 12 Methods and Yr 12 Applications students in preparation for their exams. The students absolutely loved it and got a lot out of it.
https://charliewatson.com/casio/cpatar.php
Laura Manley
Head of Mathematics
The Year 10 Marine Science students had the opportunity to try SCUBA diving for the very first time in an ocean tank at AQWA. They were surrounded by schools of fish, a few sting rays and their peers cheering them on!
Mr Benjamin Nicholson
Science Teacher
Do you want to give back to the community but aren’t sure where to start or find the time? Our Service Learning team are looking for parent and community volunteers to help out with the St Stephen’s School Food Carts for UnitingCare West at Westfield Whitfords and Lakeside Joondalup on a rostered basis. Help as much or as little as you like and know your time will be helping to feed those people dealing with homelessness.
Register your interest on our Volunteers Website: https://bit.ly/2wDwVRf