Tag: Duncraig

ACCLAIMED INNOVATION

April 17, 2018

The Abydos app, developed by St Stephen’s School and Edith Cowan University, has been named a finalist in the Western Australian Information Technology and Telecommunication Awards (WAITTA) INCITE Awards for the Most Transformative Impact on Education.

The gamification app uses the theme of ancient Egypt to teach primary students about fractions, and research has shown a group of Year 6 students who used the app scored 10.5 per cent higher than those who didn’t after just two sessions a week for four weeks using the app.

Abydos has been integrated into classroom teaching for Year 6s at St Stephen’s.

The finalists were announced on Friday, with the winners to be named in June.

Congrats to all involved – such a coup for our innovative School!

That’s A Wrap

April 12, 2018

Year 8 students have been learning about John’s Gospel in a creative way – making their own iMovies as they act out scenes from the Gospel around campus.

 

Grease Lightning

April 12, 2018

The Automotive Engineering & Technology students are getting to live out their own Grease Lightning scene as they get to work on the ‘before’ car that’s part of the upcoming Grease production. Thanks to parent Bert Bennet for the loan – it’s set to be a stand-out!

Friendly Competition

April 12, 2018
 The Year 7s got a taste of the CAS competition last week, with round robin games of touch rugby, basketball, soccer, cricket and volleyball played against other CAS schools at the Lightning Carnival. Each school hosted a sport and there was lots of fun and healthy competition, with Year 11s completing their Cert II in Sport and Recreation also given opportunity to coach the Year 7 teams.

Swanky Jackets

April 12, 2018

There’s a sense of pride among our 2018 Year 12 students as they don their Leaver’s Jackets around School. Students  have now received the coveted and well-earned symbol that marks the last year of their studies.

Law & Order

April 12, 2018

As part of their Civics and Citizenship studies, theYear 7s have been learning about the Australian legal system, concepts of justice and the rule of law. Luckily enough Mr Graeme Slattery, who is a Year 7 father, is also a lawyer for an international law firm. Mr Slattery kindly offered to speak to the students, providing a real-world example of what it’s like to work in the legal system!

First Round Win for the Saints

April 12, 2018

The St. Stephen’s Boys Senior Football team started their tilt at the 2018 premiership flag in scintillating fashion this past Tuesday with a convincing win over their talented Irene McCormack opponents.

After winning the toss and electing to kick in favour of the northern end, the boys from the Duncraig campus made good use of the strong wind advantage and kicked accurately with four goals in the first half (with three rushed behinds).

Having three scoring opportunities of their own in the first half, there was concern whether Irene McCormack would be able to return the favour in the second half. However, the Saint’s mid and back lines played smart football by reading the wind-assisted flight and negated most attacking plays from their opponents. Consistent second and third efforts also made the difference as our delivery inside our forward fifty was excellent, kicking the first and last goals of the second half to ensure the win.

Final Score:

St. Stephen’s (Duncraig) – 6 goals, 5 behinds (41 points)

Irene McCormack – 3 goals, 5 behinds (23 points)

Mr Damon Eaton

Senior Boys Football Assistant Coach

St Stephen’s School, Duncraig

 

Y11 Biology ATAR

April 11, 2018

Here are my Y11 Biology ATAR students carrying out their very first independent scientific inquiry assessment. All students had to research, design and investigate a factor of transpiration in plants. Let’s hope the results work out!

Nicola Ross

Science Teacher

“and receive from him anything we ask, because we keep his commands and do what pleases him. – 1 John 3:22

ECU Upcoming Events

April 10, 2018

 

Year 11 and 12 Parent Information Evening and Pizza Night
Are you currently in Year 11 or 12 and looking at applying for University? If so then grab your parents and join us for our Year 11 & 12 Parent Information Evening and Pizza Night!

Whether you’re an ATAR or Non-ATAR student, ECU offers pathway options for the courses you wish to study. We’ll explain what these pathway options to ECU are and outline the variety of courses we offer – all the whilst you enjoy the free pizza and refreshments on us!

Where: ECU Joondalup Campus
When: Tuesday, 1 May at 6.00pm

Year 10 Parent Information Evening and Pizza Night

Are you currently in Year 10 and trying to choose subjects for next year? Well grab your parents and come along to our Year 10 Pizza Night!

 

If you don’t know what subjects to pick next year or you just want to find out about uni and the courses we offer, this is a great opportunity to have a chat with our friendly Student Recruitment Team over pizza!

 

Mount Lawley Campus
When: Thursday, 24 May at 6:00pm

Joondalup Campus
When: Tuesday, 5 June at 6:00pm

 

You can register your attendance at this event by visiting our Future Student Events page. A registration confirmation will be emailed to you a few days before the event.

Sarah Cooke

Careers Advisor

South African Service Tour Kicks Off

April 10, 2018

After a long flight we have safely arrived in Cape Town, where we received a hearty welcome from District 6’s Guest House. All in all, between flights and our homecoming, we enjoyed three breakfasts. We are all a little heavier as a consequence.
Needing to get the blood pumping, some students pondered on a Table Mountain hike. The teachers however decided shopping at Waterfront will be a better cardio choice, followed by a cable car trip to the mountain top.
The views never cease to amaze, neither does the rotating floor of the cable car.
After a hearty meal at Spur, we headed back home, all in a Zombie haze. Donation packing and organisation lingered and was achieved in one epic group effort. We prevailed. We are all very tired, as so are headed off to bed at 8:00pm.

Gillian Erasmus