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Saint Stephen's College

Locality: Coomera, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 5573 8600

Address: 31 Reserve Road Coomera 4209 Coomera, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.saintstephenscollege.net.au

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25.01.2022 A change of venue for the P&F meeting tonight.

24.01.2022 Grit, determination, spirit and participation are key to winning the House Crystal. Congratulations......... Haley House Crystal Winners 2020!

23.01.2022 An evening where we recognised the hard work and effort of our Years 4 to 6 students at the Junior Speech Night. Well done to everyone!

23.01.2022 The College had its first Reconciliation Action Plan meeting this morning. This involved a Team of Teachers, Administration Staff, Students and Yugambeh Elders from the Yugambeh Region Aboriginal Corporation Alliance. Elders Ted Williams and Uncle John Graeme with Travis Couch YRACA Chair, worked alongside our College Reconciliation group - Yabrubehma. We look forward to inviting interested school community members to join us in our Reconciliation journey.

23.01.2022 Christmas isn’t an event, it’s a feeling, and the feeling is well and truly alive at Saint Stephen’s College

22.01.2022 Today on RU OK? Day we would like to embrace our College community. Just checking in to make sure you are all OK.

22.01.2022 An important message for Year 12 Parents/Guardians No doubt you are excited about your son/daughter graduating this week and the celebrations that are coming up and we would like to take this opportunity to ensure you are aware of some very important information. The recent announcement to ease restrictions as of today enables us to move the Final Chapel ceremony to the GFA, which is a better venue for this ceremony and allows us to continue traditions established in previous... years. It is imperative that you use the respective TryBooking link to register for each of the ceremonies see below for the links and the maximum number of guests. These links will close as of 10am TODAY. Please do not purchase more than the number of tickets allocated for each ceremony and please be advised we are unable to allow any additional people into either of the ceremonies on the day. Graduation - https://www.trybooking.com/BMDUE - maximum number of guests is two (so two tickets have been allocated per student not including the student) Final Chapel - https://www.trybooking.com/BMDUR - maximum number of guests is four (so four tickets have been allocated per student not including the student) A reminder that the Graduation is being held on Thursday 19 November. It will commence at 5pm with canapes in the College Quadrangle, followed by the formal proceedings in the GFA, which will commence at 6pm. Final Chapel is being held on Friday 20 November and is now located in the GFA. This ceremony will commence at 9.30am and doors will be open from approximately 8.45am. Parents will be able to view the Tunnel at the conclusion of the Final Chapel ceremony, which is an important tradition at Saint Stephen’s College. We thank you for your patience and understanding in terms of the organisation around these events and the impact of COVID-19 restrictions. We are really looking forward to these ceremonies, which mark a special time in your son/daughter’s life, and we hope you are too.

22.01.2022 A reminder that our Father's Day stall will be held tomorrow and Thursday. It will be set up inside the College grounds, outside the uniform bookshop. Due to COVID regulations we ask parents to encourage their children to attend the stall themselves. Gift cards and bags from $1, gifts from $2 - $10.

21.01.2022 The Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE) program runs across 83 countries bringing together educators who are passionate about engaging and empowering students through the successful integration of digital technology. A self-nomination process, educators are selected for the exceptional teaching and learning programs they deliver. As one of five teachers from the College that will join the class of 2020 2021, Ms Jacinda Kontolen, Junior and Senior College teacher, shares what it means to her. I am very excited to have been selected as a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE) for 2020/21. I am looking forward to being an active contributor to the global community by collaborating and empowering other educators through professional development of best practice. Let the innovation education revolution begin!

20.01.2022 On Friday 11 September, we celebrated Scrub Up September by wearing free dress and giving a gold coin donation to support kids in hospital. Many of our EarlyAct members from 5L, as well as Year 5 teacher Mrs Lisa Littman, were instrumental in organising this event. 5B watched a clip of twin boys, Louis and Theo who have spent most of their first year in hospital after being diagnosed with a condition where one day, they will need a kidney transplant. The class then discussed... just how lucky and healthy they all are and spent the next lesson writing 'Get Well Soon' cards to our fellow friends in hospital. Mrs Jane Howe, Director of Community Relations, will be delivering the cards to the sick children of Gold Coast University Hospital. The cards were just beautiful and we loved the heart felt messages that the students wrote. Thank you to everyone who supported this day, we raised a total of $913.55 which will help the Foundation in its endeavour to fund vital medical equipment, world-class research and interactive play and sensory areas in the hospitals.

19.01.2022 A message from Father Andrew At the recent Family Chapel Service, I mentioned our efforts with supporting the Tsion Mariam School in Ethiopia. It is no exaggeration to state that if not for the efforts of Saint Stephens College, the Tsion Mariam School would have closed years ago. Through the generous donations of our College community, we have kept the school going and supported hundreds of orphans in getting an education that they would have otherwise been denied. To ever...yone who has supported this cause over the past 18 years thank you. In collaboration with the Townsville Grammar Junior School, we are working towards providing Tsion Mariam with some new classrooms. The government has told them that their current buildings are inadequate, so without the new rooms, the school cannot continue. To date, we have raised around $32,000 towards the cost of the building, but we are slightly short of the goal, which is $40,000. I am hoping that you will be able to help us to make up the shortfall. If you are able to personally donate towards this project, you can either make a payment at the Accounts Department, or visit the online fundraising page at: https://tsionmariam-gdg-j539nb.raisely.com/. Because of our working through the Global Development Group in Australia, you are able to claim any donations on your Tax Return. Hopefully, we will receive some progress photographs so that you will be able to see the project as it comes to fruition. Tsion Mariam is currently negotiating with a contractor to begin the work immediately, so it is in faith that we are starting the project, even though we do not quite have all of the funds available to complete it. With thanks and blessings, Fr Andrew

17.01.2022 Stay informed and read about the great things that have been happening at the College in this week’s edition of our newsletter, Acta Ludi. https://www.saintstephenscollege.net.au//V25-35-13-Novembe

15.01.2022 At Saint Stephens College we continue to celebrate the five Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts (MIEEs) that will join the class of 2020 2021, commending the great work we are doing in the use of technology and innovative practice that is at the heart of the College. As one of five teachers, Mr Greg Wilkinson, Director of eLearning, shares what it means to him. I feel honoured to be recognised as a part of the Microsoft Innovative Expert Educator (MIEE) initiative for ...2020/2021. This will be my fifth year as an MIEE, with such a diverse global group, I look forward to learning and sharing best practice of teaching and learning with the global education community. I am blessed to be working alongside four other MIEEs at Saint Stephen's College. The MIEE program runs across 83 countries bringing together educators who are passionate about engaging and empowering students through the successful integration of digital technology. A self-nomination process, educators are selected for the exceptional teaching and learning programs they deliver.

15.01.2022 With four teachers on the The Educators annual Hot List which recognises and celebrates professionals who represent the cutting edge of educational excellence in Australia, today we share with you, Mrs Kerrie Soars, Junior College STEAM coordinator/Year 2 teacher. Mrs Soars has been recognised for her high calibre of work and dedication in leading Saint Stephens College in its efforts to integrate STEAM-based units across the Junior College. The focus on STEAM being explici...tly taught in the Junior College was her brainchild. The initiative involved reviewing the current programs in Mathematics, Science, Technology, and Art; and designing and adopting a STEAM curriculum for Prep to Year 6, through a design thinking approach. She also supported the upskilling of staff, so they can use new skills to enhance their teaching, not only STEAM tasks but all classroom teaching. Overall, Mrs Soars influence in this area has led to high levels of student engagement; and empowered teachers to deliver high levels of critical and creative thinking skills within the students. Congratulations Mrs Soars! See more

15.01.2022 We hope you have time to relax over the holidays whilst spending time with family and friendsWe hope you have time to relax over the holidays whilst spending time with family and friends

14.01.2022 Senior Athletics Carnival was kicked off with enthusiastic war cries encouraging students to run, throw, jump and sprint their hardest for their House. We understand how hard it is for our parents/guardians not to be able to attend events on campus and we are looking forward to having you back to celebrate special events once COVID restrictions ease. Well done everyone and special congratulations to Haley House who won both Aggregate and Spirit Trophies.

12.01.2022 Our Father's Day stall, run by the Interact and EarlyAct students, was a great success on Wednesday and Thursday with lots of excited students taking home a lovely gift for Dad or someone special in their life. A huge thank you to everyone who supported this fundraiser, all monies raised will be donated to charity. Happy Father's Day!

12.01.2022 To comply with COVID management requirements all gates to the College campus will be closed between 8.35am and 2.30pm on Wednesday 16 September, due to the Senior Athletics Carnival, and on Friday 18 September for Saint Stephens Day. Parking will be available in Weir Drive car park. In the event of an emergency or the need to pick up a sick child, pedestrian access will be available through the Main Administration circular drive pedestrian gate.

12.01.2022 Looking for something to do during the holidays? ABC Education has some great resources and games to encourage critical thinking and more! Enjoy!

12.01.2022 Not even a world pandemic could stop the biggest and most important day on the College annual calendar - Saint Stephens Day the celebration of our foundations. Even though audience numbers were tapered to fit with COVID safe plans, the excitement and enthusiasm among the students who attended was far from dampened. We celebrate Saint Stephens Day each year on the last day of Term Three traditionally a day of emotion, colour and reflection on who we are and includes the Sedés Honoris ceremony, Dash for Wings, Tug of War and Battle of the Bands.

11.01.2022 For those within our community that have been affiliated with the College for a long time, we are sure you are aware that the 2005 Time Capsule, that is buried near the uniform shop, is due to be opened on Saint Stephen's Day this year. Unfortunately due to COVID regulations this is no longer an option. However, we are happy to announce that we will open it next year when we celebrate our 25 year anniversary. We would also like to remind you that this Saint Stephen's Day ...is an in-house day of celebration and parents, guardians, families and Old Scholars will not be able to attend. Access to the College campus will be limited on this day with the Western Gate closed at 8.35am and then re-opened at 2.30pm. Should you require entry to the College campus during these hours, please call 5573 8600.

09.01.2022 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AT THE COLLEGE Position Title: Administration Assistant of Early Learning Centre FTE Equivalent: Minimum of 21 hours per week. Contract position for 2021, with possibility of extension. ... Expected Start Date: 4 January 2021. Applications are to be submitted through Seek.

08.01.2022 As a College we celebrate the five Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts (MIEEs) that will join the class of 2020 - 2021, celebrating the great work we are doing in the use of technology and innovative practice that is at the heart of Saint Stephens College. As one of the five teachers from the College, Mr Mitchell Mills, Senior College teacher, shares what it means to him. "Due to the ever changing nature of the teaching profession, particularly this year with the transiti...on to a period of online learning, it was essential that I leveraged various technology platforms to keep my students engaged from home. To do this, I spent countless hours researching education platforms, as well as reaching out to colleagues on both a national and international scale to get an insight into ways they were incorporating technology in their practice. It is so rewarding to be recognised by such a large corporation, that is Microsoft, at an international level for the work many educators have done in ensuring their students are engaged in meaningful learning experiences. I look forward to connecting with other inspiring educators across the globe, gaining access to curriculum and online professional development, and continuing my journey as a lifelong learner. The MIEE program runs across 83 countries bringing together educators who are passionate about engaging and empowering students through the successful integration of digital technology. A self-nomination process, educators are selected for the exceptional teaching and learning programs they deliver.

08.01.2022 Good luck to the Open Girls Hockey team who are striving to win their 5th Premiership in a row today.

04.01.2022 On Tuesday evening, the selected finalists competed in the Year 6 SSC Public Speaking Competition in the Recital Hall. Each speaker spoke about their chosen topic with clarity and confidence. Thank you to Mrs Rebecca Horry for being our adjudicator for the evening.

04.01.2022 A beautiful musical welcome upon arrival to the College campus this morning.

04.01.2022 It is with great excitement that the College Parents and Friends Association (P&F) are inviting your child/ren to be part of the Colour Explosion this year, which is being held on the last day of school. To register your child/ren for the event, please click on the TryBooking link below: https://www.trybooking.com/BMONX

03.01.2022 We are so proud of our students and the resilience they have shown this year. Last night we celebrated our Years 7 to 11 Speech Night and what a wonderful evening it was!

03.01.2022 Saint Stephen’s College has been named in the 2020 Innovative Schools list for the fifth consecutive year. The list, compiled by ‘The Educator’, names 50 schools throughout Australia which made profound and exciting impacts in education from Early Learning through to Year 12. To be named as one of the most innovative schools in the country is an honour, but to do it under the toughest of conditions, brought on by COVID-19, takes the accolade to a whole new level. ... One of only three Gold Coast Schools to be named as part of the 2020 list, congratulations to everyone involved with putting Saint Stephen’s College at the forefront of innovation in education.

03.01.2022 Excitement is building for our Senior Musical Grease. Tickets can be requested on Tuesday 8 September 2020 after 9am ONLY via [email protected] Performances are - 7pm Thursday 1 October 2020 7pm Friday 2 October 2020... 2pm Saturday 3 October 2020 7pm Saturday 3 October 2020 See more

03.01.2022 Head of Science, Mr Iain Taylor is a trailblazer when it comes to promoting the spirit of scientific inquiry, championing innovative learning, and promoting science in action, so it is no surprise that he is one of the four teachers named in The Educators annual Hot List which recognises and celebrates professionals who represent the cutting edge of educational excellence in Australia. Mr Taylor leverages the Colleges Learning Management System to deliver online blended-lea...rning opportunities for students and constantly works with the eLearning Department to fine-tune the Science LMS courses. He also ensures that teachers cater for individual student needs, with the use of such tools as 3D TV and VR headsets to spark imagination and wonder. Problem solving, testing and experimenting within real-world contexts are foundation stones laid by Mr Taylor in the Science faculty. Mr Taylor has been pivotal in promoting the development of hands-on and engaging STEAM-based activities across the College, including the Science Show and STEAM work for team projects. In 2019 he led a group of our Senior students to China, to take part in the first worldwide pilot of the Chinese person to person Youth STEM exchange, which saw the group visiting nine schools in four districts of China and delivering the Saint Stephens College Science show and two additional workshops to over 2,500 students. Well done Iain!

02.01.2022 Last night the selected finalists competed in the Year 5 SSC Public Speaking Competition in the Recital Hall. Each speaker was amazing and a credit to the Year 5 teachers. Thank you to Mrs Roz Comport, Assistant to the Principal Personal Learning Plans, for being our adjudicator for the evening.

02.01.2022 Year 10 demonstrated their innovative and exciting team projects at their market stalls last week. Team projects in 2020 included innovations such as a balloon and research instrument that will be launched to the edge of space; eco road fill for pot holes; mental health campaign shirts that embed technology and an innovative drama room design ready for its proposal stage. These examples give a small snapshot. The College's sense of community was certainly present as students... from across the school came to visit the displays. Well done Year 10!

02.01.2022 As one of the four teachers from the College named on The Educators annual Hot List, below we share some of the amazing contributions that Ms Samantha Reynolds has made. Head of Arts and Applied Technology and Business Ms Samantha Reynolds has led a number of innovative programs at the Saint Stephens College, including the development of enterprise education, STEAM, and interdisciplinary projects, many of which have been running for more than a decade. ... Ms Reynolds initiated a multidisciplinary approach to teaching which focuses on pracademia, and engages extensively with the broader community, in order to provide the students with the opportunity to make connections now and in their futures. As a pracademic, she encourages students to be innovators through critical thinking, creative thinking, communication, collaboration, and teamwork personal and social skills with a balance of ICT skills, through a discovery process. Collaborative projects include Future Millionaires Challenge, Money Money Money, and Dont Get Started Get Ready intrapreneurship programs that connect to students to local businesses. Now in its 11th year, Ms Reynolds implemented the Wearable Art and Design Show, with this year done a little differently. The STEAM initiative, blends up to seven subjects into one final project. Congratulations Ms Reynolds for being recognised on this prestigious list.

01.01.2022 Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Prep to Year 3 Athletics Carnival last Friday. Well done to Bell House who won the trophy!

01.01.2022 Year 5/6 STEAM-W students were busy again this term. Students designed their own systems for classifying and displaying collections of rocks and shells and designed solutions to solve problems around the campus including keeping water bottles cool, transporting heavy bags up stairs and disinfecting the surfaces of school desks. Six groups entered their projects in the Gold Coast Science Competition hosted by Griffith University. Good luck!