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Australian Mathematics Competition

June 19, 2017

We have 215 students that are entered. It is all of our Mathematics 1 students and Yr 11/12 Specialist students.

About the Australian Mathematics Competition

The Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) was introduced in Australia in 1978 as the first Australia-wide mathematics competition for students. It has become the largest single event on the Australian education calendar, allowing students to attempt the same tasks on the same day in over 30 countries around the globe.

Running since 1978, the AMC is for students of all standards. Students are asked to solve 30 problems in 60 minutes (Years 3–6) or 75 minutes (Years 7–12). The problems are designed to test mathematical thinking rather than focus on calculations themselves, thus such questions are designed so that they can be answered just as quickly without a calculator as with one. The problems get more difficult through the competition, so that at the end they are challenging to the most gifted students. Students of all standards will make progress through the problems, and also be challenged along the way.

Wishing everyone the best of luck!

Environmental Rehabilitation featuring T2

June 16, 2017

On Wednesday T2 homeroom went on a trip to provide a service to the environment. Students who participate in community-based service-learning enjoy a number of benefits. One benefit of service-learning is that young people are far more likely to remain engaged when they can see that their participation is effecting change. This helps them to realize that they are able to make useful contributions to society through service and social action.

This outing to improve our environment was headed by Mr Biddle and Ms Robert.

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” – Peter 4:10

Year 11 Media

June 15, 2017

In the last fortnight, St Stephen’s Duncraig Media students have been experimenting with the characteristics of lighting and how it influences the mood of their productions.

James Hummerston

Media Teacher

In the pictures are Year 11s in action.

 

Year 9 Camp

June 15, 2017

Last week Year 9 went on an adventure camp to Nanga near Dwellingup.

The camps are places where staff and students can step out of their usual environment and try some new learning activities.

Gary Cass Visit

June 14, 2017

Gary Cass visited Year 12 Human Biology students last week and they learnt how to test and match DNA fingerprints.

Students ran gel electrophoresis with real DNA fingerprints to find out if the suspects were guilty or innocent.

Gary Cass is passionate about creativity in science. He argues that creativity is as important as numeracy and literacy. He founded Fermented Fashion, a Perth-based company that has developed couture made from beer and wine. He gives various Tedx Talks.

 

“The art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge.” – Thomas Berger

Murdoch Mail: Volume 5 2017.

June 12, 2017

Featured in this volume is:

·        Mature Age & Alternative Pathways Evening – join us tomorrow Wednesday 7th June to hear from current students who have taken alternative pathways via TAFE qualifications, the OnTrack bridging program, Murdoch Institute of Technology and a Creative Portfolio.

·        T.E.E Consultants WACE Preparation Series – hosted by Murdoch University, this week (3rd – 7th July) provides students with intensive WACE revision designed to improve student performance both at school and in the final exam.

·        Information for Year 10 students relevant to their subject selection.  

Click here Murdoch Mail Volume 5 2017-22v9bd3

Stephen Kernutt

Careers Advisor

Studying Engineering? Get paid to study and graduate with a great job

June 12, 2017

Studying engineering? Get paid to study and graduate with a great job

Imagine completing uni with a guaranteed job and no further fees.

• A salary while you complete your studies
• Free medical and dental cover
• Subsidised rent and textbook reimbursement
• Your HELP course fees paid from date of sponsorship
On graduation you’ll walk straight into a good job with world-class management training, an amazing lifestyle and excellent opportunities for career development.

Click Here Applications open

Stephen Kernutt

Careers Advisor

Cross Country Success

June 6, 2017

Secondary students competed in the SSWA and ACC cross country championships last week.

Special mentions go to Nick Holmes and Luke Heathcote who placed fourth in the SSWA.

More than 70 schools from across WA competed in the ACC competition with SSS placing ninth overall.

Spectacular effort!

Augmented Reality Sandbox

June 3, 2017

Many of us remember the time of our childhood that we spent on the beach messing around with sand, creating castles, water channels or sculptures.

Sandbox is a complex system that uses Kinect with a combination of projector and specialized software written especially for this system.

Using plastic shovel you can remove or add sand and then using you hands you can add “water” to the part of the box you want. Thereafter system immediately fills your channel or lakes with “water”. You can also paint a hill in dark-brown color exactly we see on the special geographical map.

But SAR was not created as just a simple toy for kids. This is a complex system that was created for serious scientific experiments, and can be very useful in creating and examining different geographic, geologic and hydrological models.

The Augmented Reality Sandbox was developed by the UC Davis W.M. Keck Center for Active Visualization in the Earth Sciences (KeckCAVES, http://www.keckcaves.org), supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. DRL 1114663.
For more information, please visit https://arsandbox.ucdavis.edu

Curtin Medical School – Selection criteria and UMAT

June 1, 2017

The Curtin Medical School is pleased to invite applications for the only undergraduate entry medical degree in Western Australia, the five-year Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS).

With its strong emphasis on primary care, the degree positions graduates for rural and remote practice, as well as underserviced and outer suburban locations.

The degree is primarily for school leavers and 70 places are available in 2018.

Information about the selection criteria

The selection process for the Curtin MBBS will conform to the University’s admissions standards and will include the following measures:

  • Academic score based on minimum ATAR of 95 (inclusive of bonus points*) or equivalent year 12 studies#
  • An aptitude assessment using the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admissions Test (UMAT) – threshold score of 50 on each of the three constructs (Indicative, with the exception of rural applicants who must achieve a minimum indicative total score of 150)
  • An interview process.

* These bonus points are for rural, socio-educationally disadvantaged or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
# Applicants must satisfy the prerequisite of Chemistry ATAR or equivalent and English competence.

UMAT closing date

Please note, registrations for the UMAT close 5 pm AEST, 2 June 2017.

You can view the full application requirements and the 2018 Admissions Guide on the courses website

 

Stephen Kernutt

Careers Advisor