Tag: students

Two Day Immersion in the University Experience

September 14, 2018

The Y12 ATAR Biology  students were fully immerged in university life during an action packed 2 day experience. Day 1 we visited the Harry Perkins medical research institute where they learned about stem cells and their application to future scientific development. Day 2 they explored nanotechnology and how it will revolutionise the future world developing materials and treatments that seem impossible. They also explored the genetic application in forensics and anthropology so that it can be used to obtain justice and make discoveries.

Miss Nicola Ross

Science Teacher & Assistant Dean of Timae

 

FIRST LEGO Tryouts

September 13, 2018

Tryouts were held in the Community Room at lunch time today under the watchful eyes of Mrs Aldous, Mr Knight and Mrs Yan.

FIRST is an internationally acclaimed robotics program that inspires a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths in young people.

FIRST® LEGO® League is a multi-part competition judged on three important elements:

1. Robot

Teams design, build and program a LEGO® robot to complete a series of challenges. The robot has to operate on pre-programmed instructions, and complete as many tasks as possible in only 2 minutes and 30 seconds. The challenge changes every year, and is always based on the years central theme. The 2013 game, Natures Fury, was based on natural disasters and robots had to clear branches of power lines, raise flood warning signs, and more. Teams compete on adjacent tables to score as many points as possible, and a number of awards are given for robot performance, programming innovation and clever design.

2. Project

Every year, teams study the years theme and develop solutions to problems theyve identified in society. Through the project, teams learn more about the competition theme and present their ideas to a panel of judges. Working on the project teaches students to research, think critically, work as a team and speak publicly. The project shows students they have the power to change the world, as teams can share successful ideas with their community, their school, their families, even all of Australia and the world. The international FIRST® LEGO® League Global Innovation Award provides teams with a way to share their solution with the entire global FIRST community.

3. Core Values

Throughout the competition, teams are judged on their adherence to the FIRST® LEGO® League core values, including teamwork, Coopertition®, and Gracious Professionalism®. This aspect of FIRST®LEGO® League is designed to develop the students of today into the responsible citizens of tomorrow. Good examples of Core Values are observed and recognised with awards and trophies. Through this celebration of good qualities, FIRST® LEGO® League seeks to make students into better competitors, citizens, problem-solvers and engineers.

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R U OK?

September 13, 2018

Today is R U OK? Day.

As we always remain vigilant of how our students, staff and families are, today staff across both campuses came together to ask the question while raising funds for the ever-important message. Asking the question is a start but we are always more interested in finding out the answer.

St Stephen’s Global Student Service Learning Tours 2019

September 12, 2018

TOUR WHO WHEN
India Year 12 16 Nov-30 Nov 2019
Cambodia Year 12 6-17 Jan 2019
Bethany Home Malaysia Year 11

13-27 July 2019 and/or

5 Oct- 19 Oct 2019
South Africa Year 10 7-21 April 2019
Kimberley Aboriginal Schools Year 9/10 25 July- 4 Aug 2019
Kimberley Aboriginal Schools Year 6 17-24 August 2019
Indonesia Year 10/11 8-16 July 2019

Please contact Dr Mark Fielding, Director of Global Programs, with any questions:

Mark.fielding@ststephens.wa.edu.au

ACC Success for the Athletics Team

September 12, 2018

In a hard-fought competition, Duncraig Secondary’s Athletics Team achieved third place at the ACC Athletics Carnival on Monday! It was a massive day of sprints, jumps and throws at the WA Athletics Stadium, with our girls even taking out the Overall Girls Shield.

Congratulations everyone!

Service Learning

September 11, 2018

Recently I had the fortune of taking four Year 9 boys for a Service Learning excursion to Joondalup Library where we helped seniors solve their iPad issues (with help from ECU volunteers). For me it was a lot of fun and very rewarding to be a part of.

I just wanted tto commend the boys on their efforts and how well they communicated with those needing help. The seniors I spoke to said the boys knew a lot, were informative, friendly and explained the instructions clearly – future teachers maybe?

Commendations to the boys who came, as they did a fabulous job:

Noah Franks

Ned Hollander

Craig Toner

Tom Sorrell

On a humorous sidenote, the photo below is of Tom Sorrell chatting a couple’s ears off about his experiences with trojan viruses and ransomware. Look how captivated they are! 

Mr James Hummerston 
Teacher of Media, HASS and Design

 

Symphonic Shows

September 10, 2018

Secondary students performed with zest and zeal on Friday night, filling the Theatre with terrific tunes at the Senior Music Concert. Audiences were delighted with performances from the Concert Band, Secondary Orchestra, Swing Band, Stellas, Fellas and more, as the evening showcased a year of hard work for our Music students.

Bravo!
Photography: Alex Stevenson (Year 10)

School Fete News

September 10, 2018

 

Next fete Meeting Tuesday 11 September at 7pm in the Primary Village.  All are welcome.

 

Walkers wanted for letterbox deliveries in Duncraig area.  Either students (high school) or parents who can lend a hand please contact Amanda D’Souza on 0448995341 or mokes24@gmail.com

 

It’s time to put your gym muscles into action!!!!  Strong able-bodied people required to put up fete signage just before event – please contact Amanda on 0448 995 341 or email mokes24@gmail.com if you can lend a hand.

 

Mystery Jars.  We now have enough jars but we now we would love your support to fill them!  If you have any leftover party favours, wrapped lollies or new small toys like matchbox cars or Outies…let your imagination run wild….please send them in.  Collection boxes are at ELC, Primary school and Year 7 reception areas.

 

Parking attendants

We need some wonderful people to look after parking at the Fete on Hamer Oval.  We only ask for an hour of your time on Saturday 27 October between 9am and 2pm.  Uncles, aunties, teenage children (students), grandmas, grandpas, mums and dads can all get involved.  It’s a really easy task and you can get involved and one which really helps to make the Fete a success.  If you or a loved one can help out please contact Julie Wookey on 0408 806 433 or email cullyn5@bigpond.com

 

Pre-loved books

We are well known for having a great second-hand book stall.  If you have any surplus books you are willing to donate please see the collection boxes at ELC and Primary reception and alternately you can drop off direct at the shed on Doveridge Drive open every Tuesday Morning from 8am to 8.45am.

 

White elephant stall

If you have any items that are too good to throw away please donate them to our special stall.  Donations can be dropped off at Doveridge Drive Shed on Tuesday mornings between 8am and 8.45am.