Month: April 2021

This term started off for our Year 12s earlier than most of the school, as they attended the Year 12 Retreat and what was their last ‘camp’ as a group. The theme was ‘Past, Present and Future’ and took place at the Swan Valley Adventure Centre.

This retreat is often a roller coaster of emotions which is the result of lots of fun activities and challenges such as participating in canoeing and flying fox, but also included reflection on their key relationships both in and out of school. This reflection process is a key part of the program and for lots of students is not always an easy one ”Honest self-reflection opens your mind to reprogramming, change, success and freedom.” —Unknown

We had the pleasure of inviting back past alumni, Ben Mallis (2007) and Erin Ballard (nee Bell 2005) who shared fond memories of their time at St Stephen’s and also their journey post school, which was intriguing and confronting to many of our students, as they realised that their journey with St Stephen’s on a daily basis was coming to an end in the near future.

The last day of retreat started off with worship before starting a version of an ‘Amazing Race’, which meant that the students in groups were dropped off at the train station and then had to complete various questions and challenges along their journey to Currambine station, from where they were shuttled back to school. This year group has been a pleasure to spend an extended period of time with and we all look forward to seeing them be the best versions of themselves this year and beyond.

Mark Batten (Dean of Makaria)

ANZAC DAY SERVICE

We would like to thank all families who attended our ANZAC DAY Service last week. It was a special time given to reflect and honor those who have served (as well as those who still serve) our country, making it possible for us to enjoy the freedom we have. Lest we forget.

2021 CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL

It was an amazing day, so great to see all the students from PP – 12 out there participating in the cross country and the novelty events. Congratulations to all  individual runner-up and champion girls/boys and to Charis for winning the Primary shield and to Makaria for winning the Secondary and the PP – 12 shield.

Adam Dwyer

 

2021 CAREERS EXPO

THE IMAGINEERS

Following the success of last Term’s pilot program of the St Stephen’s School Imagineers – an after school STEM prototyping, 3D modelling, printing and robotics club with Fire Tech Australia – we have managed to secure more spots for students in Years 5-7 in Term 2. The club starts on Thursday, April 29 so be quick to book your spot at https://www.firetechcamp.com.au/course/st-stephens-imagineers/.

Dear Families,

Welcome to Term Two! We are really excited as to what is in store over the coming eleven weeks with regard to extra and co-curricular activities but wish to acknowledge the ‘business’ of Term One in these areas is behind us for a little while and this term the focus will be very much on the curriculum and, in particular, how we prepare our Year 11 & 12 students for their Semester One Examinations.

This coming Friday will be a significant day for us, however, as we start our term with both, sombre reflection and boisterous exertion. Our tradition of holding an ANZAC Day ‘dawn’ Service will start the day on the slope near the Secondary Administration building. We use this time to reflect with sorrow and thankfulness on those men and women who gave their lives in battle in order to protect and preserve the freedoms that we enjoy in this most beautiful country of ours, Australia. I would like to extend to you, your family and your friends therefore, the warmest of invitations to join us at 7.45am as we mark ANZAC Day, a day of remembrance, with respect, dignity and prayer.

After this, please feel free to attend our P – 12 Inter-House Cross Country Carnival that will take place on the oval from around 8.45am. All students will be participating in an effort to have their House crowned ‘champion’ and you will see wonderful interactions between senior and junior students throughout the course of the morning. Additionally, at this event, we will be christening ‘Betty’, our Service-Learning caravan, as she offers snacks and drinks for purchase by students and parents for the very first time. It has been a long time coming, this project, so stay tuned for more information regarding the initial idea, the journey of refurbishment and the intended use of her from this Friday onwards.

I wish you a great term and many blessings.

Brett Roberts

Head of Campus

YEAR 12 SCHOOL BALL

AND THEY HAD A BALL!! On Friday 16 April the Year 12 ball was held at Fraser’s Restaurant at the picturesque King’s Park. The students all looked amazing as did the staff in attendance. A wonderful night was enjoyed by all. A big thank you to Sarah Stockton-Rice for the wonderful job she did organising the event, the staff that attended and Mel Beale who was a key in helping organise the formal dancing.

 

May God bless you and your family over the holiday break. We look forward to seeing you all next term when students return April 20, Term 2 2021.

YEAR 9 OUTDOOR EDUCATION COOKING

In Year 9 Outdoor Education we have been learning how to cook a variety of cuisines using trangias to get us ready for our first camp.

Steph Ransom

BOYS & GIRLS SENIOR BASKETBALL

On Friday 26 March our boys and girls senior basketball teams competed in the SSWA one day competition. Both teams had a great day with the boys managing to get a couple of wins on the day and the girls have now made the knockout phase of the competition.

Adam Dwyer

SWIM CAMP

Year 7 – 12 Students attended swim camp to get them ready for the ACC carnival – on day 2 the physical  education crew organized a fitness circuit to start the day.

Steph Ransom

UNIFORM SHOP HOLIDAY OPENING

We are experiencing delays with the delivery of some of our winter stock – COVID has disrupted supply and shipping chains.

We plan to open: Carramar – Wednesday 14th April from 12.00pm to 4.00pm 

BLAZER COLLECTION

If your child has bought their blazer in for embroidery it will be available for collection from Reception during normal office hours on Monday 19 April or prior to class on Tuesday 20 April.

PARENT CYBER SAFETY

COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR TEEN