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Year 12, 2017 – External WACE Examinations

October 5, 2017

Please remember if you are unwell and unable to attend your WACE exam, you must see a relevant medical specialist on the day of the exam and obtain a detailed medical certificate. This applies to each separate exam. You are responsible for sending your whole application to SCSA. A request for Sickness/ Misadventure is made by you to SCSA, and not through the school. You obtain the form from: http://www.scsa.wa.edu.au. It is always strongly recommended and preferable that you attend all exams, even if you are slightly unwell.

If you do not sit the examination for an ATAR course, then that course will be deemed by SCSA to be incomplete and will not be counted for ANY element of the WACE, nor will the pair of units for the Year 12 course appear on your WASSA (Statement of Attainment). This is also the case related to attendance and participation in courses with practical examinations (you need to sit both components). This has been previously explained to you in Education Plus. If you are unwell on the day of an exam, it is best to sit the exam and do your best, plus go to the doctor for a medical certificate and apply for Sickness and Misadventure.

Best wishes for your exams! Study Seminars are being held during the first week of this term so that your Mock Examinations can be returned to you and you can overview your course. Please email your class teacher or HOLA if you need to catch up during the study break to organise a meeting time.

Dr Liz Criddle.

Celebrating Music

October 5, 2017

OPUS Newsletter

Welcome to the 2018 Academic Year

October 5, 2017

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

So long, farewell. The Class of 2017 say goodbye

September 22, 2017

Thursday was all about celebrating the Class of 2017.

Year 12 families were invited to attend this special farewell.

The day started early with the house farewells, after which parents were invited to enjoy a relaxed and delicious morning tea before they made their way to the gym for the traditional, and much anticipated, leavers assembly.

At the assembly, students had the opportunity to thank and farewell staff and put their own unique perspective on their time at St Stephen’s. Mr. Titlestad addressed the students and wished the group every success in their new ventures beyond the school. After some video compilation’s, Mr. Richmond spoke. The theme of the assembly was the Oscars.

The Year 12 chosen speaker was Tim Corey who spoke on behalf of the leavers and was thoughtful and articulate as he spoke of being proud of the school he has been a part of, and thanked teachers and Mr. Titlestad for everything they have done. It was an excellent opportunity for the Year 12 group to reflect on their time at St Stephen’s, and on what lay ahead for them in the next phase in their life journeys.

If that wasn’t enough, the cohort also had the Graduation Dinner at the Joondalup Resort later that evening.

Here are a few snap shots of the morning activities:

“Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” – Proverbs 16:3

Year 10 LIFT Week: Entrepreneurship and Business

September 20, 2017

The Year 10 Entrepreneurship and Business LIFT week participants spent two days working on innovative business ideas aided by industry mentors, start-up specialists and Spacecubed staff. Spacecubed is a start up ecosystem spread over two buildings in the Perth CBD. The students pitched their ideas to a team of judges from industry and gained some wonderful experience in thinking in a blue sky business environment. Congratulations to our winning team with their pitch of solar panel blinds!

Matthew English

Humanities and Social Sciences Teacher

Year 10 LIFT Week: Elite Sports with Olympian Gemma Hadley

September 20, 2017

The LIFT Elite Sport year 10 students getting wise words from Gemma Hadley, an Olympic water polo player, as just part of the 2 day program. They also gained experience from elite athletes and coaches (including past students), nutritionists, tours of high performance venues all mixed in with sporting opportunities.

Karry Plummer

Teacher of Science, Health and Physical Education

‘When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you.’ – Isaiah 43:2

Year 10 LIFT Week: Marine and Maritime at WA Fisheries

September 20, 2017

On Monday and Tuesday students had the opportunity to attend the Western Australian department of Fisheries to experience a day on the life of various marine related occupations. They completed marine science research in the form of intertidal sampling, dissected fish and removed the otoliths in order to age their specimen and enjoyed compiling fish collection information following and afternoon of fishing! A very hands on and insightful two days which has given our Year 10 students a taste of what to expect in the Year 11 and 12 MMS programs in the coming two years as well as the possible careers which it could lead them to in the future!

Rebecca Hudson

Science Teacher

‘Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet cast into the sea, and gathering fish of every kind.’ – Matthew 13:47

Rite Journey EBA Exhibition

September 18, 2017

The EBA exhibition is part of the Year 9 Rite Journey mentoring program. Student work with a mentor throughout the year to create a project. The project is a space for mentoring to take place.

The range of projects is wonderful to see, especially the service initiatives that have taken place.

Congratulations to all of our Rite Journey students.

Dale Kelly

Assistant Dean Timae, Head of Rite Journey

Pictured below are a few of the many excellent projects.

Relocation of Student Bike Racks

September 18, 2017

The student bike racks will be relocated in the next holiday break to two areas on the campus. One set will be placed next to the secondary basketball courts near Timae House, the others adjacent to the Alethea House. The new locations can be viewed on the attached map. Duncraig Bike Racks 2017

Students can access the bike racks via Doveridge Drive, Hepburn Road or the cycle path on the eastern side of the campus. When on school grounds it is an expectation that students dismount, and walk their bikes to the racks. Please remind your sons and daughters that it is expected that all student bikes are secured using a lock when on campus.

Bennet Andrews

Deputy Head of Secondary (Care)

ACC-C Results

September 18, 2017

At the ACC Athletics C Division we were placed an agonising 2^nd Place by 6 points! It was a fantastic achievement and reflected all the hard work and effort by all students. The Highlights were the Junior Boys taking out the 1^st Place trophy in their age group whilst the Junior Girls were runners up by 1 point!!We have built solid foundations and a culture to hopefully build upon this success for next year.

Matt Richmond

HOLA Heath & Physical Education & Teacher of Psychology