Tag: Duncraig

Olympic Hopes Team Announcement

April 6, 2017

Australian Canoeing has announced the 2017 Olympic Hopes Teams following the conclusion of the 2017 Sprint National Championships at the Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith.

Duncraig student Caitlin Ribbons has been selected for the Olympic Hopes Team for Sprint Kayaking. This means that she will now be training with Ramon Anderson (multiple olympian) and WAIS Coach. She will also be travelling to Prague in September to compete at an international sprint kayaking competition.

We congratulate Caitlin on this superb achievement.

Archaeological skills in Year 8 History

April 5, 2017

This week students used their archaeological skills in Yr 8 History. They determined which ‘poo’ belonged to which historical figure. They did this by identifying the extra ‘items’ that had not been digested.

Students said:

‘I think looking and touching poo to see who it might be from was an awesome activity and I would love to see more like it. – Joshua Silverlock

‘The H.A.S.S. Lesson where we investigated what fake poo belong to who was VERY FUN :)’ – Lachlan Harrold

‘I found yesterday’s lesson really interesting, really fun and a bit gross’. – Liam Mascok

“Archaeology holds all the keys to understanding who we are and where we come from.” – Sarah Parcak

Farewell to staff

April 4, 2017

Words are inadequate to express our gratefulness and appreciation of the incomparable work performance and attitude the following staff have displayed during their tenure with St Stephen’s.

Saying goodbye is never easy, especially to people who have been such valued team members.

We wish you all the best now and into the future.

Head of Learning AREA – Health & Physical Education Nerina Cordner

Nerina joined St Stephens 21 years ago in 1996. She leaves us for an overseas teaching post.

“Our fingerprints don’t fade from the lives we touch.” – Judy Blume

Senior Math Teacher Frank Bell

Frank joined St Stephen’s in 2009, eight years ago. He is retiring and about to embark on a long overseas trip.

“You’re off to great places. Today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way.” – Dr Seuss

Head of Learning Humanities & Biblical Studies Matt Lovell

Matt joined St Stephen’s in 2013, three years ago. He is moving on to a promotional position at another independent school.

“I have loved working with a great team of professional teachers – I have learned so much and grown more than I could have imagined. Thanks everyone for being part of my journey!” – Matt Lovell

Nessa Carey English Teacher

Nessa joined us a year ago and she is moving to a promotional position at another independent school.

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be ever at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face
And the rain fall softly on your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God, hold you in the hollow of his hand.

End of term wishes

April 3, 2017

Dear Students and Parents

The end of a busy term has arrived – along with the end of the semester. This term has been filled with camps, carnivals, inter-school competition, clubs, tours, music and drama. You only have to scroll down to see the photographs and descriptions of many of the events and to celebrate the positive attitude and vibrancy of St Stephen’s School.

A highlight over the past 2 weeks has been the process of interviewing prospective families for places for Year 7 in 2019. Two things that characterise the families seeking places at Stephen’s School for their children seemed to be (1) wanting a place where their values would gel with the School and the families here, and (2) wanting to be in a place where like-minded people want similar things for their children. Over and over again I heard similar statements: “I know people at St Stephen’s”; “I have met children from St Stephen’s”; “I want my child to be like the students I have met from St Stephen’s”, and “I want a place which understands there is more to my child than his grades” (even though the grades were very good!)

We have something remarkable in common at St Stephen’s School: we have a like-minded community of families wanting the best for their children and teachers wanting to engage and excite those children. This incredible synergy comes from the fact that everyone in this place is here by choice and because our choices are underpinned by commonly shared hopes for our children. This morning I was wandering around the School after a staff devotion in Timae: as I encountered and greeted students on their way to their first class, I was reminded of how courteous and kind our students are and how easy it is to like them. The families our students come from do such a good job of raising their children. The fabric of our School is woven in the homes of our students.

As we approach the break and Easter, I would like to wish each family and every student and every staff member a blessed and safe Easter. If you are travelling take care. We look forward to seeing you next term.

Regards

Bruce Titlestad

Year 7 HASS Speed Notetaking

March 31, 2017

Good note-taking and effective reading are among the most basic skills for students.

Taking notes serves one simple purpose: to help you remember information.

Here are Mrs Cunninghame’s Year 7 HASS class doing speed notetaking while others read.

St Stephen’s Libraries – The Heart of 21st Centry Learning

March 30, 2017

The school library is integral to the teaching and learning process.

The library facilitates the work of the classroom teacher and ensures each student has equitable access to resources.

While the role of the school library remains constant, its design, digital platform, strategies and tools change as pedagogy and technology changes.

Our thriving school libraries provide a social space to meet, collaborate, research, learn, share and relax.

“The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library.” – Albert Einstein

Trigonometry around St Stephens

March 30, 2017

A group of Yr 9 students spent their Maths lesson last week deciding if Carana, Timae and Alethea were all the same height.

They used clinometers, measuring tapes and Trigonometry to take measurements and make the calculations to come to a conclusion.

They thoroughly enjoyed applying their mathematics to everyday problems and using new equipment.

South African ServiceTour

March 30, 2017

St Stephen’s School has taken service to another level with 17 of our Year 10 students embarking to South Africa to work on orphanages and schools in Cape Town and the Port Elizabeth area.

They will help improve the lives of the disadvantaged whilst there.

The group are pictured below about to depart from Perth airport.

Students and staff have now arrived safely in stunning Cape Town.

Here are the contact numbers if needed:

“Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.” – Luke 6:38