Tag: Howie Jakeway

WADL Debating… Round 1

March 11, 2020

It was the first night of the 2020 Western Australia Debating League (WADL) season and our teams were in action, competing with other local schools. Our novices got their first taste of WADL debating by getting their teeth stuck into whether politics should be a compulsory subject in high school. Our seasoned senior debaters wrestled with the complex role NATO plays in world affairs. With Rookie Debating to come next term (as well as Interhouse Debating), public speaking is alive and well at St Stephen’s!

Howie Jackeway

Head of Learning Area – English & Languages

Novice team:

Ben Hayes

Rachel Ford

Amelie van Wyk

Kari Whitelock

Senior team:

Cara-Anne Kerr

Alysha MacAdam

Emma Charteris

 

 

 

Service Learning for A2

February 28, 2019

As part of their Service Learning today A2 paid a  visit to Creative Arts by RISE (formerly CATA) in Warwick.

Rise works with adults with disabilities to enjoy creative arts, which include drawing, woodwork, pottery and sewing. Our students had a hugely enjoyable time working with them on their artistic projects. All agreed it was a very worthwhile experience and, as ever, the students were a credit to themselves and to the school.

The students who attended from the A2 HR were:

  • Camile Copley
  • Chloe Aeschlimann
  • Max Geneve
  • Jaidyn Herman

Howie Jakeway

Head of Learning Area – English and Languages

 

A WORD FROM MR JAKEWAY

August 21, 2018

Head of Learning Area – English and Languages Mr Howie Jakeway was recently asked to write a piece for the English Teachers Association of WA’s quarterly publication on the use of class blogs. Mr Jakeway’s informative article made it into the digital and printed versions of the ETANotes and has been shared internationally on the Edublogger website.

Read the article here: https://bit.ly/2LcGprY

 

CALLING ALL DEBATERS!

February 6, 2018

A meeting for all students interested in representing the school in the Western Australia Debating League will be held in A7 at lunchtime on the 15th February. Students who have no experience of public speaking or debating are particularly welcome, as are those who have previously represented the school in previous years. Coaching for all teams will be provided by the school. Public speaking encourages critical thinking, fosters engagement with global issues, and equips students with lifelong skills and the confidence to pursue their potential. WADL aims to do this by ensuring all WA school students have access to challenging debating competitions, high quality resources, and purpose-built development opportunities. Involvement in WADL debates is a fun and challenging way of representing the school. Please come to the meeting at lunchtime on the 15th February to find out more. I look forward to seeing you there.

Howie Jakeway

Head of Learning Area- English and Languages

WordFlyers Parent Information Evening

January 31, 2018

 

WordFlyers Parent Information Evening

19th February

Duncraig Theatre

6:00-7:30

WordFlyers is an online literacy learning platform for students in Years 7-10. It has been designed to develop grammar, reading, comprehension, punctuation, vocabulary and writing skills in an engaging online environment. As you know, a subscription to WordFlyers was included in the booklist requirements for English in 2018. The WordFlyers Parent Information Evening will be an opportunity for parents to hear from a representative from Blake Education about what this online learning platform can offer both students and parents. Rachel King will demonstrate the functionality of WordFlyers and how it can enhance student learning, both in English and across the curriculum. Her presentation will last approximately 50 minutes and there will be an opportunity to ask questions afterwards. Howie Jakeway (Head of Learning for English and Languages) will offer a short presentation on how WordFlyers will work alongside existing Programs of Study in Years 7-10 and will also be available to answer any questions. This is an important opportunity to hear about an exciting development in the teaching of English at St Stephen’s School and we look forward to seeing you at this information evening.

Howie Jakeway

Head of Learning Area- English and Languages

Caught on Camera

December 14, 2017

English HOLA, Howie Jakeway, has been making the most of the first few days of the school holidays by watching Perth Scorchers v England Lions in a T20 trial for the new stadium.

“Epic stadium- the light show at the interval was unlike anything I’ve ever seen at a sporting venue. That place is going to be legendary. Took lots of pictures but not really allowed to post them until the official opening next month.”

Watch the full interview here:

Combined Campus Languages PD

November 27, 2017

Our Duncraig campus hosted a languages PD on Monday which involved teachers from both our Duncraig and Carramar campuses. The PD was lead by Kate Reitzenstein, the languages consultant from AISWA, and focused on deepening student engagement with languages through a range of innovative teaching methods. The PD also involved teachers from the primary and secondary schools. I’m sure our students will benefit from this excellent PD opportunity.

Howie Jakeway

Head of Learning Area- English and Languages

“Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands.” – Psalm 119:66