Tag: secondary

St Stephen’s School Dance Company

February 12, 2020

St Stephen’s School Dance Company auditions took place last week on the Duncraig campus. We are excited to announce the company for 2020: Isabella Beech, Casey Vlahos, Isabella Boening, Olivia Dunn, Maisie Jamieson, Rachel Stidwell, Heidi Clarke, Hayley Davis and Alyssa Hardingham. The Company includes dancers from Duncraig and Carramar campuses for the first time since its inauguration last year. The group will be coached by Miss Tayla Nicholls. We look forward to their performances later in the year.

THANKSGIVING 2020

February 11, 2020

Thanksgiving at St Stephen’s School is a joyous occasion that unites our entire school community in the act of giving thanks for the multitude of blessings bestowed upon us each year. Our unique service provides our incredible community with a window into the heart and heritage of our School.

Join us ‘To Know God, and Make Him Known’ in a community worship.
In the lead up to the event, we invite all to share things you’re thankful for by posting images on social media with the hashtag #givethanks, #knowgod or #worship for us to showcase on the night.

Reserve your seats here: https://www.trybooking.com/BHUOH

UPDATED EXAMINATION REGULATIONS

February 10, 2020

The rules of conduct for the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) Year 12 ATAR course examinations will be published in the Year 12 Information Handbook Part II: Examinations 2020, which will be uploaded to the SCSA website in July 2020.

Given the challenge of identifying and determining the use of mobile technologies in the examination room, please note that we have just been notified that a new rule will be implemented from 2020 for the Year 12 ATAR course examinations: no candidate will be permitted to wear or take any watch or wireless-enabled technology device e.g. Fitbit, into the examination room. These items will be considered unauthorised items.

Unauthorised items include:

mobile phone
analogue or smart watch or Fitbit or similar device
mobile device that has wifi and/or bluetooth capabilities
mobile storage device
non-approved calculator
calculator cover
non-transparent pencil case
non-approved notes or any other print material relevant or irrelevant to this examination, (for example, writing on the back of your hand or arm, or blank paper)
headphones, earplugs, earbuds or other unauthorised listening device
wallet, purse or bag
food, lollies or chewing gum
or any other unauthorised item.

The school Year 10-12 Examination Regulations will be updated to include this change, and it will be mentioned to Year 11 and 12 students in Education Plus.

Liz Criddle

Deputy Head of Secondary (Teaching & Learning)

THEY’RE BACK!

February 10, 2020

Last  week, we commissioned our new Year 12s and School Captains, we also welcomed back students from the Class of 2019 who achieved an ATAR score over 90 in their WACE Exams. Our alumni were kind enough to offer their peers some words of wisdom as they continue through their high school years.

St Stephen’s School – World’s Greatest Shave 2020

February 7, 2020

There are many worthwhile causes to support throughout the year and this is one that I would like to draw attention to. In 2014, my then three year old daughter, was diagnosed with Leukemia. Thanks to a privileged medical system and God’s mercy, my daughter is fit and well. She is in her fourth year since treatment finished and her recovery has been very positive.

Throughout that treatment period and even beyond, the support for families dealing with blood cancers has been amazing. Fundraising initiatives like the Greatest Shave helped our family through a difficult time of our lives. We are extremely grateful to all of the selfless people who have generously given to this cause.

To further the cause, I would like to support the World’s Greatest Shave at St Stephen’s School. For those interested in supporting this fundraising effort, these are the details…

1.       Our Greatest Shave Day will be held on Thursday 9 April (last day of term 1)

2.       Participating on the day can be done in the following ways

a.       Register online with parent permission(parents please email me at Daniel.parker@ststephens.w.aedu.au to express consent), fundraise and then have hair shaved or cut (you must be registered and have sent in parental permission and fundraised to do the shave or cut)

b.       Don’t register online and colour hair at home or wear a wig and then bring a donation on the day

3.       Students/staff/parents can support by giving online or registering as a participant at the link below

https://secure.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/registrant/TeamFundraisingPage.aspx?TeamID=117216#&panel1-1

I am fully aware that there are many worthwhile causes to support, particularly in light of the fires and droughts. Please do not feel any obligation to give to this fundraising, but of course we welcome it if you are willing and able.

Mr Daniel Parker – Primary PE Specialist at St Stephen’s Duncraig

CONGRATULATIONS CARANA

February 7, 2020

After a competitive day at the Duncraig Secondary Swimming Carnival, Carana was crowned the winning House! Congratulations to all our students who gave it their best and earned points for their House.

Hat Rule – Amendment

February 7, 2020

Please note the following trial amendment to the hat rule, to begin on Monday February 10th

“Secondary students are always encouraged to wear School hats when outdoors. If students choose not to wear a hat, they must be seated in shade. School hats must be worn for any class or school activity which takes place outdoors.”

Bennet Andrews

Deputy Head of Secondary (Care)

ADVENTURE AWAITS

February 4, 2020

Our very successful St Stephen’s Global Tour to Bethany Home, Malaysia will run again in October for our Year 11s. This extraordinary tour offers students a chance to work with special needs students and young adults at Bethany Home, and includes the opportunity to explore Kuala Lumpur and Penang Island. Expressions of interest are now open. Students and parents from both campuses are invited to an information evening to find out more.

Bethany Home Information Evening
Location: Community Room, Duncraig campus
Date: Monday 10 February
Time: 6.45pm
Please contact Dr Mark Fielding for enquiries at mark.fielding@ststephens.wa.edu.au.

 

STUDY SKILLS FOR OUR STUDENTS

February 3, 2020

St Stephen’s is a subscriber to the study skills website www.studyskillshandbook.com.au

This is a website that helps students develop essential skills for academic success. There are units of work on topics such as improving time management skills, how to study, research skills, summarising, technology use, brain and memory.

There are heaps of resources, including useful handouts, grids and planners on the Things to Print page. We spend time in Forum and Education Plus working through some of the Study Skills Handbook activities, as well as using other resources. Parents are encouraged to chat to their children about the study skills covered at school, as well as to take a look at the site for advice and assistance with their child’s study routine.

To access the handbook, go to www.studyskillshandbook.com.au and login as a subscriber with these details:

username:   ststephens

password:   100success

Dr Liz Criddle

Deputy Head – Teaching and Learning