Tag: Visit

UWA Visit

August 30, 2019

Today a group of Year 10 Students from St Stephen’s  were fortunate enough to spend the day chatting with top researchers from UWA about their careers and opportunities in the Sciences. Hearing so many stories from young science researchers creating new knowledge and understanding for the human race is an inspiration to us all.

The students were amazed at the incredible variety of science fields that are available and that these are open to students that have a passion to make a difference in the world and that the years ahead are in fact a very exciting and interesting time. And our young people will be at the forefront of this.

Charles Biddle

Head of Learning Area Science

 

 

 

Year 12 ATAR Visit

August 15, 2019

The Year 12 ATAR Biology students from Duncraig visited UWA and the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Science this term. They investigated nanotechnology learning how it can make cancer cells self-destruct, forensic anthropology to produce evidence that could be used in court and used biotechnology to identify disease. It was an amazing two days that gave students insight into the real application of their course to improve society.

Nicola Ross

Teacher Science

MEMORIES MADE

August 13, 2019

Last Friday we farewelled our Secondary international students who spent two weeks visiting us from China. While learning what it’s like to be a student in Australia, our guests made some special friendships here at St Stephen’s School and were lucky enough to do plenty of sightseeing too. Thanks for visiting!

MODERN SCIENCE

August 7, 2019

Year 12 ATAR Biology students recently visited UWA to discover the application of nanotechnology in modern day science and to investigate forensic anthropology. Students learned about how to make cancer self-destruct by inserting Nano gold into cancer cells and how fossils can be used to confirm the age, gender and race of people. Wow!

Art Gallery of Western Australia

May 9, 2019

Year 11 and 12 Students explored the best art produced by graduating secondary and tertiary students today by visiting the Hatched National Graduate show at PICA and Year 12 Pulse Perspectives at the Art Gallery of Western Australia.

An annual barometer of what our youth are thinking and feeling, it is also a rich celebration of the role the arts play in the development of individual identities, it’s an intriguing snapshot of Australia’s next generation of contemporary artists.

 

DANJOO- INTERWOVEN

March 21, 2019

Year 11 students joined Artist in Residence Rohin Kickett, a Noongar artist from the Ballardong region for a 2 hour workshop at Midland Junction Arts Centre on Wednesday 20th March 2019. Rohin’s artworks are inspired by his family stories of strength and survival, along with his own personal experiences growing up in Perth. Born within 50km of where his family first made contact with settlers, his connection to the Ballardong region runs deep within his family.

Students were asked to considered their own identity and connection to place, they produced abstract representational paintings inspired by the Rohin’s working techniques and processes seen in his studio.

For more information:

https://www.midlandjunctionartscentre.com.au/air/rohin-kickett

CREATIVE EXPEDITION

March 18, 2019

Year 10 students recently took an enlightening excursion to Fremantle to explore the world of children’s literature and illustration. The trip included a workshop with children’s book author and illustrator Briony Stewart at Paper Bird Children’s Books and Arts, and a meeting with illustrator James Foley (author/illustrator) who comically demonstrated the process of illustrating a children’s book.

After leaving Fremantle inspired, students are now designing a promotional poster to celebrate Book Week as part of their Commercial Design class.

Visit to Curtain University Chemistry Labs for the Year 12s

June 28, 2018

Yesterday, the Year 12  Chemistry students spent the day at Curtin University in the Chemistry labs. They got real life and hands on experience of chemistry at uni and in industry. They participated in a recrystallization laboratory, activities run by forensic chemists and toured the campus. They were also given a presentation by the ChemCentre and got a taste of the different roles that the ChemCentre are involved in.

Janelle Baily

Science Teacher/Carana Assistant Dean

Selamat Tinggal Dan Terima Kasih (Goodbye & Thank You)

June 26, 2018

As a fun-filled week with our guests from SMPK Penabur Jakarta comes to an end, it has sadly come time to bid our new friends farewell. After living as St Stephen’s School students for the week, SMPK Penabur performed a concert for our students and staff as a gesture of thanks, before saying an emotional goodbye to their buddies.

Memorable Visit

May 17, 2018

 

If you were a Duncraig student in the late 1990s you might remember the smiley face and friendly nature of our Indonesian Exchange student Satriyo Adhi, who recently dropped by the School for a visit while on holiday in Perth.

Mr Adhi spent a year as a St Stephen’s student 18 years ago, living with a local host family as an exchange student from 1999 to 2000.

“I felt very welcome, not only from the school teachers but all the people here and all the students – different ages and different Houses,” the proud Alethean said.