“I remember being a teenager and sneaking out of my parent’s place to go and listen outside of the local church. I had this undeniable feeling that God was in that building. I didn’t think I could go in though – I didn’t have an invitation.” There are not many financiers around who moonlight as […]
Assistant Financier of the Week: Renae Matich Read More »
Its not every day that you find three sisters who all pursue teaching in Christian education – and then find them all in SCEA schools achieving great things in their own classrooms. For sisters Holly, Natalie and Melinda their journey have been completely different – yet they are all together now in SCEA serving in
Banksia Dress of the Week – 3 Sisters in SCEA ! Read More »
You would be hard pressed to find a more positively-minded person in the world than Rob Devenish. “I have been incredibly blessed in my life. More than I can express!” says Rob, who currently teaches Mathematics at Swan after leading schools (Kingsway Merriwa, Geographe Grammar) and teaching scores of young people how to sail boats
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Mathematics is not everybody’s favourite subject. It can be challenging, dull or simply not interesting enough to engage today’s teenagers. Thankfully, students in the senior school at Swan Christian College have a Head of Mathematics who is experienced, well-travelled and on the cutting edge of new techniques in teaching for today’s students. David Hunter is
Graphics Calculator of the Week: David Hunter Read More »
If your computer has been working well this term and your photocopier is not malfunctioning, the chances are Wayne Fewster and his team are doing something right. As SCEA’s Head of ICT, Wayne is used to having problems thrown at him every day. “My joy comes from helping people. I spent 29 years at NewsCorp
Sock of the Week : SCEA’s Head of ICT, Wayne Fewster Read More »
There have been a few cold nights during these winter holidays, and those of us cuddled up on the couch with a book from our local library now have a solution to keeping those fingers warn as we read – Hand Socks ! Thanks to our resident librarian from Southern Hills Christian College, Tamara Vicini,
Hand Socks of the Week: Tamara Vicini Read More »
Who wears socks on their hands while typing an email? Anyone who has ever met Marisa Streeton will know that she is dedicated to the SCEA cause. She began ‘SCEA life’ as an Education Assistant’ eleven years ago at Beechboro Christian School and she is now the Enrolments Officer and the Personal Assistant to the
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Students at Southern Hills who choose to pursue an academic pathway in senior years are enjoying a healthy outlook. That’s right – there is a doctor in the house! Dr Marike grew up in Boksberg (outside of Johannesburg) and studied a PhD in Medical Biochemistry at the University of Capetown. A post-doctoral Fellowship saw her
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With all the wild and woolly weather we have been experiencing lately, you would be forgiven for thinking that most of our teachers are trying their best to stay indoors. For the foundational team at Northshore who are energetically building community and demonstrating the ‘Northshore difference’, the work to reach new students and existing families
Sock of the Week : Richelle Schokman Read More »
When Jacquie Mackay’s husband came home that fateful day over a decade ago and suggested that they move from England to Perth, she was relieved to find out that he wasn’t talking about starting a new life in Perth, Scotland but rather the sunnier alternative all the way over in Western Australia. Even in the
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