Tag: families
Sneaky Peak
December 13, 2017Here’s a fun behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to transform the Carramar Sports and Learning Centre into an inviting event space. Big thanks to all of the teams who help these events come together each year. We’re already looking forward to 2018!
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” – Timothy 1:7
Students shine like a star
December 4, 2017
Last Friday Duncraig Secondary played host to the students from the Early Learning Centre (ELC) and their families. This event is a wonderful highlight to the end of the academic year.
The children and staff worked very hard practice to put on a such wonderful Christmas Nativity play. The students were excellent at remembering all their words and cues.
After the play Mrs. Jacques, Mrs. Gray and Mr. Deck handed out awards to students before the event ended with a prayer.
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Cou
nselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” – Isaiah 9:6
Tour Morning
October 26, 2017
Selecting a school is a major decision. It is less about predicting the sort of person your child will become and more about providing them with a diverse range of possibilities which will enable them to experience success within a safe and secure learning community.
To develop an understanding of St Stephen’s, we warmly encourage families to attend one of our Tour Mornings. These mornings give families the opportunity to see the School ‘in action’. Many families comment that these tours have allowed them to experience the intangible qualities of St Stephen’s educational offering, beginning a valuable and long-lasting partnership between home and school.
Families are welcome to attend both the Primary Campus, and Secondary Campus. Prospective students are very welcome to attend with their parents or guardians. Places at these Open Mornings are limited, so bookings are essential.
Even though the weather was wild and windy it didn’t stop perspective families coming along. Parents were greeted by Principal Donella Beare and Registrar Gayle Pieterse, School Executive were introduced followed by a short briefing from the Primary School Head, Mrs Tracey Gray, and then Head of Secondary, Mr Bruce Titlestad.
This was followed by a walking tour of the campus, concluding with morning tea. Our Registrar and other key staff members were available to answer any specific questions the families may have.
For more information: Admissions Information
Head Of Secondary Duncraig, Mr Bruce Titlestad, extends a warm welcome
February 1, 2017It is a pleasure to start another year. 2017 has hit the ground running. Our year started with the new Year 7 group on the Friday before everyone else started. It was an exciting and for some, slightly nervous, day: but by the time the group went home at lunchtime, they all seemed settled, happy and looked like secondary school students.
On Monday we had our first assembly and it was a great pleasure to have a large group of students who performed strongly in their final year in 2016 join us. Vinola Adams spoke to the assembly from the perspective of a highly successful ATAR pathway and offered students valuable insights into the things that contributed to her success. Flynn Ironmonger, our top VET student, managed to get some time off work and spoke about the importance of finding and pursuing one’s passions. We were very proud of our students who worked so hard last year and who used their teachers so effectively. All of our VET students achieved a Certificate 2 or higher and our median ATAR placed us in the top 50 schools out of the 190 schools in the state offering ATAR pathways. I’m sure that you have seen the information of the website and on the School’s Facebook page.
Pictured below:
First Row R-L Chelsea Thomas, Samantha McLaurin, Jana MacAdam, Grace Jumeaux, Nathan Wong, Abbey Bradstreet
Second Row L-R Voila Adams, Dhaval Vaghjiani, Clare Runciman, Michaela McGurdy, Elise van Rooyen, Jenny Kim
On Tuesday the entire school spent the day at the HBF stadium at the annual swimming carnival: Timae was placed first; their first victory since 2005! Both Carana (second) and Alethea (third) were competitive and worthy opponents. The spirit at the carnival was fabulous as we had a day of continual racing and even managed to get results and make awards at the close of the day. Our appreciation goes to Nerina Cordner and her PE team for their organisation; to the parents and alumni who assisted; to the students who swam – and to the parents who joined us as spectators.
After 2 days of wonderful rain, the sun is shining and our students and teachers are energetic, enthusiastic and determined to make 2017 a great year.