Duncraig Year 10 students participated in a 5-day work experience and service learning program last term to help gain some real world experience in the workplace. Students were placed in cafes, childcare centres and a pharmacy. Thanks to all the employers and service providers who hosted our students. Great experience for the students.
Thank you to the Joondalup-Wanneroo Times/Weekender for showcasing this event.
Photo courtesy of the Joondalup Times.
Read the full article here:
http://www.communitynews.com.au/joondalup-times/news/joondalup-synthesis-film-festival-is-back
Don’t forget if you are a secondary student attending school in the City of Joondalup and interested in making short films then there is still time to submit your entries. Just under $1500 worth of vouchers are up for grabs.
Rookie Debating is an opportunity for the school to bring the Duncraig and Carramar campuses together in the spirit of healthy competition. The topic debated was ‘Fidget spinners are just a harmless craze’. The trophy for most effective and influential speaker went to Braden Gostlow from Duncraig. There is a picture in the file with him holding his trophy. The adjudicators were Howie Jakeway and Ben Manifold (an external adjudicator from the West Australian Debating League- WADL). The debate was of a very high standard indeed and students were robustly prepared. In a tightly-fought and keenly contested debate, the negative team took home the trophy and are pictured holding it.
Finally, a morning tea was enjoyed by all who contributed to the debate. We look forward to these fine debaters being involved in WADL in the near future and it’s so good to hear/see that the art of debating is alive and well at St Stephen’s School.
Howie Jakeway
Head of Learning Area – English and Languages
The last week of school, Alethea ran a ‘winter week’ selling soups, mac n’ cheeses, milos and brownies. Donations went towards TEAR Australia, a very worthy cause! Thanks to our community of staff and students for their generous donations.
Year 9 students went on an excursion to Curtin University. They were surveyors for the day. Students are pictured below absorb in the task.
Year 7 student reps announced this morning. Badges were presented to the students by Mrs Suzy Mettam. Congratulations to the following students:
Lauren Gallager
Thomas Parsons
Isabella Djordjovic
Jae Pradhan
Elouise Scott
Heath Lindup
Students played host to some ‘special visitors’ from the Museum of Natural History last week. Students studying art spent the afternoon sketching three types of feathery friends, a toucan, a peacock and a lorikeet.
The visit was arranged by Mr David Elsing.
Reading sessions take place in a quiet area of the library or outside depending on the weather. The idea is to create a relaxed, fun space for children. When children read with a dog, the outcomes are amazing! It’s non-judgmental, children’s focus improves, literacy skills increase and confidence soars. The loving nature of dogs gives this program its magic and helps children relax, open, try harder and have fun reading.
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” – Josh Billings
This is the Connect Team that is full of students who have a passion for technology. Members of the Connect Team come to the library each week on a Wednesday lunchtime to participate in such activities as designing websites and developing Media skills. The group was created by Year 8 student Jayden Bray and has some fabulous students in it.
James Hummerston
Media Teacher
Back row (L to R): Ryan Lawler, Mr James Hummerston and Jayden Bray.
Front row (L to R): Dylan Cassiani, Jacob Hall and Alex Baird.
