Tag: secondary
ECO FRIENDLY
June 26, 2019Eager to make a difference in the local community, T1 Homeroom recently rolled up their sleeves to clean up the sand dunes at Hillarys. Participating in Keep Australia Beautiful WA‘s Adopt-a-Spot program, students ‘adopted’ an area in their local community they frequently visit to keep it clean. The group also visited the Department of Fisheries to learn about how plastics enter the ecosystem and the consequences faced by the fish in our coastal region.
GLOWING RESULTS
June 25, 2019Teaming up across our campuses, Year 12 ATAR Biology students from Carramar and Duncraig recently worked to make transgenic organisms. Taking the GFP gene from jellyfish and inserting it into bacterium, results show that when the gene is expressed it glows! Students then participated in a debate discussing the ethics behind genetically modified organisms and the future impact the science will have on society.
NOW YOU SEE IT, NOW YOU DON’T
June 25, 2019Year 12 student Thomas Garnett is known for, and proud of, his luscious locks but that’s all about to change. Thomas is making the big move to shave his head in the last week of term to raise money for the charity No Limits Perth. True to Thomas’ caring and friendly nature, the Alethea Captain selflessly put himself forward to lose his prized mane in order to help others through No Limits, which helps members of the community in crisis – restoring love, faith and hope with one random act of kindness at a time. Thomas would appreciate any help in raising funds for those less fortunate. Find out more here:https://www.gofundme.com/f/tom-shaves-his-head-for-no-limit…
APPLE RECALL
June 24, 2019
Apple has recalled some 15-inch Macbook Pro laptops sold between September 2015 and February 2017. While not all devices are affected, you can see if your child’s device is included by checking the serial numbers listed here: https://support.apple.com/15-inch-macbook-pro-battery-recall
Or see the full story here: https://www.communitynews.com.au/western-suburbs-weekly/news/apple-announces-laptop-recall/
SYMPHONIC SHOWCASE
June 19, 2019Showcasing chorales, choirs, orchestras and ensembles, our talented students shone at the Duncraig Junior and Middle School Concerts on Friday. With a lunchtime and evening performance, audiences were delighted by the dedication our students have put into music so far this year.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY
June 19, 2019There’s still time to book your place for this Friday’s Parent Business Directory members event Effective Networking with guest speaker Ron Gibson from Go Networking. With just a few spots left, we hope to see you there! Sign up to the Directory to become a member:https://businessnetwork.ststephens.wa.edu.au/
Then book your tickets here: www.trybooking.com/BBYJU
THE BARISTAS ARE BACK
June 19, 2019The baristas are back in Duncraig Secondary, with Year 11 students practicing their skills as part of their Certificate II in Hospitality. With staff members keen to sample the warm cuppas in these winter months, students are certainly getting lots of practice as they work towards their qualification!
SECONDARY STEPS UP
June 14, 2019St Stephen’s School was well-represented at the recent ACC Cross Country Carnival, with Duncraig Secondary placing 12th out of a whopping 80 schools! Well done to all our runners for their terrific efforts.
NATIONAL STAGE
June 5, 2019Wishing our Judo superstars the best of luck as they prepare for the 2019 Judo National Championships! Students Noa and Mateo Langhi (Year 5), Tiaan Klopper (Year 7) and Luka Puljic (Year 9) will compete in the competition on the Gold Coast this month.
