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VET Induction Day

November 29, 2017

As part of their VET Induction Day today, Year 11 and 12 Duncraig and Carramar students were joined by past St Stephen’s School students who discussed the benefits of learning through VET. Patrick Middleton, AKA DJ Miiddy, and Miss Tara Roberts, who is now a teacher at Carramar Kindy, spoke to students about how their VET experience set them on amazing career paths.

What is VET?

VET is Vocational Education and Training.

  • Work (Vocational) Education in a particular field that they have chosen.
  • Training in skills that they need for this particular field by an experienced trainer/teacher.
  • Practical (skills) assessment based education.

“As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom…” – Daniel 1:17

 

Mousetrap? Year 9 Science

November 27, 2017

As part of their study of the Scientific Method, the Year 9 Science students planned, designed, built and tested an original Rube Goldberg machine, with the aim of catching a mouse!

 

 

The students incorporated a number of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics principles to make the machine work. After multiple test runs and various last minute adjustments, the students were ready for a final attempt. There were a few little hiccups, but on the whole it was a success.

Ben Nicholson

Science and Mathematics Teacher

 

“For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God.” – Hebrews 3:4

 

Yumilicious Learning

November 27, 2017

The students in Year 10 Foods were required to research a functional property of food and choose a recipe to demonstrate thi

These budding Chefs, created the most sensational cakes, worthy of selling! 

Angela Robertson

Home Economics Teacher

 

“Heap on the logs, kindle the fire, boil the meat well, mix in the spices…” – Ezekiel 24:10

Service Tour of India

November 27, 2017

The inaugural trip to India has been an eye-opening experience for staff and students. After a long journey they finally made it to Woodstock School.

Students are immersing themselves in India’s rich culture on the once-in-a-lifetime India Service Tour. On day four at Woodstock, students spent the morning painting the new library at Kaplani Village School, before setting off on an Indian food safari to the town of Mussoorie.

What an amazing opportunity.  Follow the students’ blog here: http://bit.ly/2jUon5K

Below are just a few of the photos from the trip so far:

“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” – Matthew 25:35

SSS OW Course

November 27, 2017

Below are some pics from the pool dives with our SSS OW course this year. The students are year 11 and 12’s from the Marine & Maritime Studies classes and are learning their dive skills in the pool before hitting open water.

Rebecca Hudson

Science Teacher

“Who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, who keeps faith forever.” – Psalm 146:6

Diving at the Rockingham Wreck Trail

November 27, 2017

Below are some pics of the dive groups we have down at Rockingham Wreck Trail for the first Open Water Dives! All groups had no problems getting to 12m and even though the visibility was average they saw the planes, boat and a sea snake!

Rebecca Hudson

Teacher Science

 

“He caused the storm to be still, So that the waves of the sea were hushed.” – Psalm 107:29

Library Lifeline

November 24, 2017

With the increased reliance on devices, it is more important than ever for us to offer charging amenities for our students. Devices like laptops, iPads and phones have become important educational tools that facilitate a productive learning environment. As the popularity of such devices continues to grow, keeping a device charged can be an issue. A dead battery limits student productivity.

The Secondary Library has installed a Charging Station with a multitude of different chargers.  Charging stations are fixed units that feature separate locking compartments where a student can leave their device to charge safely.

“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” – Thessalonians 5:11

 

Costume Challenge

November 23, 2017

Carana Costume Challenge had students channelling their inner fashion designer last week, creating a costume that best resembled their favourite Disney star.  Can pick the characters?

Looks fun!

 

“So I recommend having fun, because there is nothing better for people in this world than to eat, drink, and enjoy life. That way they will experience some happiness along with all the hard work God gives them under the sun.” – Ecclesiastes 8:15

Food Rescue – T6 Service Learning

November 17, 2017

Mrs. Billingsley plus two Year 8 students,  Emma Baker and Amy Harrison, went to the CBD, St George’s Terrace on Wednesday. They participated in a ‘food rescue’ program run by Uniting Care West. They picked up a food cart, going from café to café collecting up leftover food.

Food Rescue saves surplus perishable, nutritious food that would otherwise find its way into landfill and redistribute to those in need.

“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.” – Proverbs 3:27