Bodies of Works Night

It was wonderful to see the impressive Year 12 HSC Bodies of Work from Visual Arts, Design and Technology, Multimedia and Textiles and Design on display this term across all levels of the Polding Centre.

The exhibition was a great success with a steady flow of students, family, friends and the public coming to view the accomplishments of these young ladies throughout the evening. The opportunity to display the students' practical HSC works in a gallery style setting is a privilege and an important component of the process for all students involved.

To enhance the atmosphere of celebration, we were spoilt with some delicious food and drink offerings from the Year 11 Hospitality students.

In addition to the HSC works, we also displayed the Eco Lights from Year 11 Design and Technology students and portraits by the Year 10 Visual Arts students. So much talent!

A huge thank you to all students, parents, teaching staff, maintenance and support staff involved. It was a team effort and a great night was had by all.

$95 for 95 Giving Day Sausage Sizzle - Thursday 10 September

As part of Stella's $95 for 95 Giving Day on Thursday 10 September, a generous College supplier, Programmed, (supported by our friends at The Butcher & The Chef) will be hosting a lunchtime sausage sizzle for students.

In a wonderful show of support, Programmed is not only sponsoring the sausage sizzle but also bringing a team onsite to cook and serve throughout lunchtime. Every dollar raised will contribute to Stella's Giving Day tally.

To help us cater for the day and make sure we have plenty of sausages and drinks available, families are encouraged to pre-order through the Canteen App. Pre-orders are now open.

Students who haven't pre-ordered can still purchase on the day using their student card, cash or EFTPOS card.

$3.00 – Sausage sizzle only
$5.00 – Sausage sizzle combo (sausage sizzle + softdrink)

A big thank you to Programmed, and The Butcher & The Chef, for helping make Giving Day both fun and impactful. We look forward to celebrating Giving Day together!

Reminder – Stella Maris College Withdrawal Procedure

We kindly remind parents that it is a condition of enrolment that one full term’s written notice is required if a student is to be withdrawn. For students departing at the end of Term 4 (1 December 2026), notice must be provided by the end of Term 3 (25 September 2026).

To submit a withdrawal notice, please email the Registrar at registrar@stellamaris.nsw.edu.au, including your daughter’s withdrawal date, intended destination, and the reason for withdrawal. If one term’s notice is not provided, parents will be charged a term's fee in lieu of notice and will be payable prior to your daughter’s departure.

Warringah Youth Voices with Zali Steggall OAM MP

Young Voices: Having a Say in Our Democracy

What does it really mean to have a voice in our democracy? Stella students Abbie R, Charlotte C, Alexis H and Erin R recently had the opportunity to explore this question when they participated in the Warringah Youth Voices Forum, meeting with Independent Member for Warringah, Zali Steggall OAM MP.

The forum moved beyond textbook learning. Students engaged in civic education focused on rights, accessibility and democratic processes, and were invited to contribute directly to the development of a Youth Charter for Warringah, a document similar in purpose to South Australia’s Youth Action Plan. Working collaboratively, students drafted statements addressing the challenges they see as most pressing for their generation, emphasising equality, equity, environmental safety, and general wellbeing.

This charter will help guide Zali Steggall in future decision‑making on issues concerning young people, ensuring youth perspectives are not only heard but embedded in local democratic practice and kept at the centre of conversations.

Reflecting on the experience, Alexis H stated that she valued being given “a voice and a chance to represent the issues concerning young people in our community”. Erin R described the initiative as “an incredible opportunity that gave her a chance to represent her peers, articulate important issues and that she looked forward to being able to contribute to shaping a more responsive and inclusive future for young people in Warringah.”

It was a powerful exercise in active citizenship and a reminder that democracy is far more than casting a ballot every few years. It depends upon listening, questioning, participating and having the confidence to speak up about the issues that matter.

We are very proud of Abbie R, Charlotte C, Alexis H and Erin R for representing Stella and adding their voices to the conversation about the kind of community, and future that young Australians want to help create.

Vietnam Veterans’ Day: 60 Years Since the Battle of Long Tan

On Tuesday 18 August, Stella students Ella B and Ilenia M had the privilege of representing the College at the Vietnam Veterans’ Day Memorial Service in Manly, marking 60 years since the Battle of Long Tan.

The service offered an important opportunity to remember the Australians who served during the Vietnam War, including those who lost their lives, and to recognise the courage, fear and sacrifice experienced by servicemen and women during a deeply complex and often controversial period of Australian history.

For Ella B and Ilenia M, history became deeply personal as they listened to the stories of veterans who had served in the Royal Australian Navy and Australian Army. Rather than encountering the Vietnam War only through dates and statistics, they heard the lived experiences of those who were there.

Ella reflected that the service gave her “a deeper appreciation for the service and sacrifice of our veterans”, while Ilenia was particularly moved by the message “that their sacrifice mattered then, and it matters now”.

Our students contributed personally to the commemoration by preparing and reading a poem reflecting upon the courage and fear experienced by those sent to war, and by laying a wreath on behalf of Stella Maris College as a mark of our community’s respect and remembrance.

As Ilenia M noted afterwards, hearing the stories of veterans was a reminder that the freedoms we enjoy should never be taken for granted. They have been shaped, protected and sometimes dearly paid for by generations before us.

We congratulate Ella B and Ilenia M for representing Stella with such respect and maturity, and for taking their place in an important tradition of remembrance.

Lest We Forget.

Sleep Out 2026: Compassion in Action

This year’s Sleep Out was an incredible act of solidarity, and together our community raised $2,140 to support the Sisters of the Good Samaritan Ministries.

Our funds will directly assist:

• the Bacolod Kinder School in the Philippines, providing safe early‑years education;
• the Good Samaritan Inn in Melbourne, supporting women and children escaping domestic and family violence;
• the Vinnies Winter Appeal, offering crisis support, warm clothing and emergency accommodation.

Why does this matter? In Australia, 117,000 people experiencing homelessness last year had also experienced family and domestic violence, and nine in ten of them were women and children. Family and domestic violence remains the leading cause of homelessness for women and children.

And here is the truth we must hold with compassion: Most people experiencing homelessness are not there because of personal failure. They are there because of forces outside their control, such as:

• violence
• family breakdown
• unemployment
• addiction
• crisis.

These pressures can unravel a life long before a person has the chance to rebuild it.

Thank you to every student and staff member who took part in the Sleep Out. Your presence, your conversations, your cardboard creations; they all made the night meaningful.

A special congratulations to:

• Sara S, winner of Best PJ Outfit;
• Morgan A, Alana R and Isla M, Olivia S, and Zara D winners of Best Sleep Out Setup with their legendary cardboard castle.

And finally, a gentle call to action: We are still collecting beanies for people sleeping rough. If you knit or crochet, or want to learn, come and join the Stella Sisters & SRC craft crew each Thursday in G210. Chat, stitch, and help someone stay warm overnight.

Thank you, Stella. Your compassion makes a real difference.

Celebrating our 2026 Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award Recipients

Stella Maris College proudly celebrated the achievements of 37 students who were presented with their Gold Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, the highest level of the Award and a remarkable accomplishment requiring dedication, perseverance, and service over an extended period.

Presented by NSW Duke of Edinburgh representative Karen Witt at our recent Leadership Handover and R U OK? Day Assembly, the Gold Award recognises young people who have committed themselves to personal growth, community engagement, physical challenge, and adventure. The Award is never easy to achieve. It involves stepping outside comfort zones, embracing new experiences, and demonstrating resilience through challenges that often include early mornings, demanding expeditions, and sustained commitment over many months. This year's Gold recipients exemplified the spirit of the Award through their diverse accomplishments and unwavering determination.

Congratulations to:

Lyla C, Bridey C, Rubie C, Zara D, Eva D, Emily G, Evie G, Archie H, Alexis H, Ella Hay, Lulu H, Charlee H, Ava J, Georgette M, Abigail M, Chloe M, Keira M, Jessica O, Erica R, Chloe R, Zara S, Bronte S, Charlotte S, Olivia S, Francesca S, Isabella S, Camryn B, Rose M, Alana R, Erin W, Sophia G, Sanna M, Audrey H, Nina A, Helena F, Georgia M and Lola W.

We commend these outstanding young women for their resilience, leadership, service, and commitment. Their achievements represent not only the successful completion of the Gold Award but also the values of courage, community, and purpose that define a Stella Maris education.

Service to Others

Community Service remains at the heart of the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and our Gold Award recipients have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to supporting others.

Their volunteer efforts have made a meaningful impact across a wide range of organisations and initiatives. Students devoted countless hours to wildlife conservation through zoo volunteering and kitten fostering, supported local youth groups, participated in community cooking programs through local parish initiatives, and contributed to vital charitable organisations including Bear Cottage, Manly Women's Refuge, Lifeline, and One Meal.

These experiences have strengthened their understanding of compassion, empathy, and social responsibility while making a tangible difference within both local and broader communities.

Developing New Skills

The Gold Award encourages participants to pursue personal interests and develop new capabilities. This year's recipients embraced an impressive range of skill development activities. Students explored creative pursuits such as cooking, reading, visual arts, and short filmmaking, while others challenged themselves academically through language learning. Many chose to give back directly to the Stella community by leading and supporting initiatives such as Homework Club, Sustainability Club, Crochet Club, and the MAD Social Justice Group. These experiences not only fostered personal growth but also enriched the opportunities available to fellow students within our College.

Physical Recreation

The Physical Recreation section challenged students to develop healthy lifestyles and pursue personal fitness goals.

Activities included a wide variety of community sports, surf lifesaving, ocean swimming, horse riding, and numerous other physical pursuits. Through these experiences, students demonstrated commitment, perseverance, and a willingness to continually challenge themselves.

Adventurous Journeys

For many participants, the Adventurous Journey component remains the highlight of the Gold Award experience. Across Australia, our students hiked, paddled, and rode through some of the country's most spectacular landscapes. Expeditions took place in local environments such as Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and Berowra Waters, as well as iconic destinations including Kosciuszko National Park, Kangaroo Valley, Myall Lakes, and the breathtaking Three Capes Walk in Tasmania.

These journeys tested resilience, teamwork, navigation skills, and self-reliance while creating lifelong memories and friendships.

Residential Project Experiences

The Residential Project provides students with an opportunity to live and work alongside others in an unfamiliar environment. Many participants immersed themselves in the College's annual Cambodian Experience, building life-changing connections and strengthening the partnership with our Happy Days Sponsor School in Siem Reap. Others developed their leadership and mentoring skills by serving as assistant leaders on the Year 7 Camp, supporting younger students and fostering confidence in their own leadership abilities.

A Legacy of Challenge and Growth

Stella Maris College has proudly offered the Duke of Edinburgh Award since 1996 and remains one of the largest Award Centres in New South Wales. The program continues to reflect the values that underpin a Stella education:

• Community and Hospitality through service and meaningful relationships.
• Peace and Justice through empathy, advocacy, and active commitment to supporting others.
• Stewardship through caring for our environment and engaging with local and global communities.

The Award encourages young people to step beyond their comfort zones, discover their strengths, and develop resilience that will serve them long after their school years.

Beach-to-Beach Charity Fun Run

Duke of Edinburgh participants from Bronze through to Gold recently took part in the Beach-to-Beach Charity Fun Run, with Stella Maris once again claiming the title of largest participating team for the fourteenth consecutive year. Events such as these continue to strengthen our Duke of Edinburgh community and help fund the many adventures and opportunities that make the program so special. Thank you to everyone who supported Stella's 2026 campaign.

A Massive Thank You! The Addams Family Young @ Part

What a week it's been! Closing on the weekend, we had so much fun enthralling audiences and "clicking" our way through another huge success. The Addams Family Young @ Part was a genuine highlight of the year for both students and staff - a fabulous week filled with incredible performances, teamwork, and lots of fun.

A massive congratulations to everyone involved, both on and off the stage, for making this musical such a memorable experience.

A very special thank you goes out to all involved, including our talented cast and crew, and especially our dedicated staff: Kristen Nicola, Mitchell Smith, Leanne Haines, Phoebe Parker, Michael Arnott, Lotus Kypriotis, Rob Sutcliffe, Juliet Ivkovic, Rochelle Jones, Evan Browett, Sue Homann, Petra Morrell, Jiani Chen, Jess Curry, Nicky Lawson, Liz Gallagher, Nicole Boyde, Elyse Connolly, Majella Brady and Bridie Docevski.

Extending our thanks to our Year 11 Entertainment students for powering the show behind the scenes and to Hospitality students for creating the delicious snack boxes. Thanks also to our Maintenance team - Arthur Lockhart, Ryan Hill, Eddie Chilcott and Frank Scarrabelotti - who assisted with a number of requests along the way.

We would also like to thank our families who came along to support the show - the students were filled with joy to see so many friendly faces in the audience. A big thank you to Clare Cahill who volunteered to help with our Front of House throughout the shows.

We'd also like to take a moment to thank two of our student choreographers, Gemma W and Abbey M, who assisted throughout the creative process in rehearsals - your talents are truly appreciated!

It takes an incredible College community to stage a show like this, and we are so thankful and full of gratitude for everyone's support and contribution.

Photo credit: Ben Symons Photography

Music News

Stella Singers Live with The Cat Empire and Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Last week, nine students from Years 9 to 11 (Ruby L, Steph L, Leni M, Zara P, Sophia S, Jolie B, Maya H, Lucy M and Viv T) had the opportunity to perform as part of Sydney Symphony Schools Choir alongside the Cat Empire and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House. Across the week, we attended rehearsals and performed in three shows, making it a really memorable experience. It was a great opportunity to perform alongside such incredible musicians with girls across different years. 

Ruby L (Arts & Culture Captain 2027)

Year 12 Music Night @ Bucketty’s

Last Monday, our Year 12 Music class took the stage at Bucketty's in Brookvale to perform songs from our HSC repertoire, and it was an incredible experience. Stepping into a live, gig-style venue felt so different from our usual classroom performances and really helped build our confidence ahead of our HSC assessments next Friday. Getting to showcase our hard work for our family and friends and feel the energy from a live audience has given us a real sense of readiness as we head into our final performances.

Ava J (School Captain)

Dance News

Last week was a huge week with three dance competitions and the school Musical “The Addams Family”. I was very impressed with how the girls managed themselves during such an exhausting time – still giving every performance 100% whilst maintaining positivity and good sportsmanship. They are true professionals.

The highlight of the week was Friday night at Dancelife Unite where the Extension Jazz Company’s performance of “Purple Hat”, choreographed by Miss Jones and Bella-Joy Lye, placed 1^st and received the Highest Overall Point Score in the entire competition – earning them the title of Overall Regional Champions! They also received the Superstar Award – this award goes to an exceptional routine that stands out for an elite, high-scoring, or overall top-tier performance during the competition. What a fantastic way to finish the competition season, and for the Year 12 students to finish their dance at Stella. The majority of the Stella dance teams also made it into the National Finals.

Another incredible achievement to be recognised goes to the Junior Company teams. The Junior Company teams had a clean sweep at Dancelife Unite, taking out 1^st place in every category. This is a phenomenal result that is virtually unheard of. I am very excited knowing that these juniors will become seniors in the near future – I am so proud of you girls!

Last week saw the dance teams compete at the CGSSA Dance Championships for the first time. This competition was held at Santa Sabina College in Strathfield and everyone was so kind and welcoming. The grounds were lovely and the competition was tough but the girls had a wonderful time and performed beautifully.

A tremendous thank you goes to Jenny Wickham for organising the CGSSA event, and to Kylie Abbott who assists me at every competition. Without Jenny and Kylie’s help these events could not go ahead. The girls and I appreciate everything you do for us and thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Photos to come in the next Newsletter issue.

Miss Jones

Dancelife Unite

• Highest Overall Point Score – Extension Jazz Company
• Superstar Award – Extension Jazz Company
• 1^st Place – Extension Jazz Company
• 1^st Place – Extension Commercial Jazz Company
• 1^st Place – Extension Lyrical Company
• 1^st Place – Junior Jazz Company
• 1^st Place – Junior Contemporary Company
• 1^st Place – Junior Hip Hop Company
• 1^st Place – Junior Lyrical Company
• 2^nd Place – Extension Contemporary Company
• 2^nd Place – Extension Hip Hop Company
• 3^rd Place – Year 10, 200 Hours Elective Dance (Contemporary)
• 3^rd Place – Year 7 Jazz Ensemble (Thursday)
• 3^rd Place – Years 7-9 Hip Hop Ensemble
• 3^rd Place – Years 8/9 Lyrical Ensemble
• Very Highly Commended – Year 7 Jazz Ensemble (Monday)
• Highly Commended – Senior Lyrical Company
• Highly Commended – Year 7 Lyrical Ensemble
• Highly Commended – Years 7-9 Contemporary Ensemble
• Highly Commended – Years 8/9 Jazz Ensemble

The Hills Dance Spectacular

• 1^st Place – Junior Contemporary Company
• 2^nd Place – Extension Lyrical Company
• 2^nd Place – Junior Hip Hop Company
• 3^rd Place – Extension Jazz Company
• 3^rd Place – Junior Lyrical Company
• 3^rd Place – Years 7-9 Contemporary Ensemble
• 3^rd Place - Year 10, 200 Hours Elective Dance (Contemporary)
• 4^th Place – Extension Commercial Jazz Company

CGSSSA Dance Championships

• 2^nd Place – Extension Jazz Company
• 2^nd Place – Year 10, 200 Hours Elective Dance (Contemporary)
• 2^nd Place – Junior Jazz Company
• 3^rd Place – Extension Commercial Jazz Company
• 3^rd Place – Extension Lyrical Company
• 3^rd Place – Junior Contemporary Company
• 3^rd Place – Year 9, 200 Hours Elective Dance (Jazz)
• 3^rd Place – Extension Hip Hop Company

Athletics

The Stella athletics season has come to a close, with the team producing our best results yet! The team worked hard and was rewarded with extraordinary results at both the IGSA and CGSSSA Championships.

At the IGSA Championships, our team competed in Division 1 for the first time, against some of the strongest athletics schools in Australia and produced our best-ever result, finishing an outstanding 6th overall. The strength and depth of our squad was evident throughout the meet, with the school placing 3rd overall in the Junior division and 4th overall in the Intermediate division.

We had fantastic results in both the track and the field events. We had many students placing in the top three of their heats, and we had a record medal haul! We had an incredible 34 students qualify for finals! Congratulations to the students who won IGSA medals:

🥇Gold:

• Leanne B: 100m and 200m
• Ellie F: 100m and 200m
• Elisabeth P: Discus

🥈Silver:

• Lucy T: long jump
• Phoebe D: hurdles
• Anieke C: discus

🥉Bronze:

• Frankie B: 1500m
• Lucy T: hurdles
• Intermediate relay team: Ellie F, Pilard S, Karina O, Beatrix B

A highlight of the day was our relay teams, who all qualified for finals; a fantastic achievement at this highly competitive level.

Another highlight of the day was Ellie F, breaking the IGSA 16 years 100m and 200m records! This is an amazing feat – well done Ellie!

Whilst the large team events have concluded for our team, we still have a few more athletics events on the calendar:

NSWCCC Athletics Championships: 16 September. Best of luck to the 17 athletes who have been selected to represent CGSSSA at the NSWCCC Championships:

Bella R, Amelia M, Lucy T, Phoebe D, Kayla R, Leanne B, Beatrix B, Karina O, Ellie F, Ella F, Pilard S, April U, Eve K, Anieke C, Cara F, Taylor P, Frankie B.

Athletics Australia All Schools Challenge: December 7 in Perth. Stella’s junior and intermediate teams have been selected to compete at the National Schools Challenge in Perth in December. Teams for this event will be finalised in the coming weeks.

A reminder to all members of our athletics squad, entries to the NSW All Schools event are open on the Athletics NSW website. Entries will close on September 11.

Congratulations to every member of the Stella athletics team. These amazing results are a reflection of your talent and the countless hours of training, perseverance and commitment shown throughout the season. We are incredibly proud of you all for recording our best athletics results yet!

NSW Touch State Champions

It was an absolutely awesome day for Stella at the NSW Touch Football All Schools State Final! Stella had two teams who had qualified to play at this event - our Year 7/8 team and our Year 9/10 team, after they had won their regional qualifier back in Term 2. Both of the Stella teams performed amazingly throughout the day, competing against the best school teams in NSW.

Congratulations to our Year 7/8 team who won the whole tournament – to be crowned NSW Champions! They enjoyed a phenomenal tournament, progressing all the way to the grand final. In a dominant performance, they defeated Blue Mountains 5-0 to bring home the gold medal. The team worked tirelessly throughout the day and thoroughly deserved their success. What makes this achievement even more remarkable, is that all but one player in the team is in Year 7… meaning they were playing against older teams and can play in this division again next year! Well done to our State Champions!

The Year 9/10 team also had an outstanding campaign, advancing all the way to the semi-finals and finishing among the top four teams in NSW. They are to be commended for their high quality touch football and determination throughout the tournament! They were a wonderful team, both on and off the field, showing skill, respect, teamwork and outstanding sportsmanship all day!

Well done to all members of both teams. This is an outstanding achievement and we are very proud of you all!

Year 7/8 team: Anieke C, Bella R, Claudi S, Ella F, Emma O, Frankie B, Immy D, Josie B, Kyra L, Mackenzie W, Ruby H

Year 9/10 team: Amelia B, Ann M, Ava S, Beatrix B, Ellie F, Emily C, Greta S, Kayla R, Melba M, Milly M, Siena A

Bill Turner Cup

Our Bill Turner Cup campaign came to an end last week following a hard-fought match against a very strong Westfields Sports High School. While the result did not go our way, the team can look back with enormous pride on what has been an outstanding season and the most successful Bill Turner campaign that Stella has had.

The girls enjoyed an impressive run through this prestigious national competition, recording five victories in the round games, then winning their regional final and progressing through the Round of 16 to earn a place amongst the top eight teams in Australia. This achievement shows the talent and strength across our whole squad.

Against a talented and experienced Westfields side, our players rose to the challenge and competed with determination, skill and sportsmanship. The standard of soccer from both schools was exceptional. Over the course of the tournament, the skill and talent in the Stella team was second to none. The players consistently displayed outstanding effort, playing with composure, sportsmanship and Stella spirit!

A big thank you to our sports captains and former Bill Turner team who came along to cheer the team on in the quarter final!

Congratulations to all members of the squad on an exceptional Bill Turner campaign. To finish among the top eight teams in Australia and achieve our best result ever in the Bill Turner Cup is an incredible accomplishment. Well done!

NSWCCC Soccer

Congratulations to the Junior (Year 7 – 9) Soccer team who played at the NSWCCC State Final on Wednesday 2 September at Valentine Sports Park. This team had progressed through the CGSSSA championships and the knockout round games undefeated, playing games since April, to earn their place in the State finals.

The level of soccer is very high at this event. Stella played Holy Spirit Bellambi in their semi final, coming away with a close win to secure their place in the grand final against Penshurst. After letting two early goals in the first five minutes of the grand final, Stella came back strongly to level the scores at 2 -2. Penshurst then scored a long range goal in the final minutes to win the grand final 3 – 2.

Congratulations to the Stella junior team on finishing runners up in the State Championships. To win the silver medal at this level is an outstanding achievement.

This tournament brings a very busy school representative soccer season to an end. We are extremely proud of our rep soccer teams and all that they have achieved at a state and national level this year. Well done to all involved!

Junior CCC silver medallists:

Zoe A, Gracie B, Aria B, Lily C, Sabine C, Charlotte H, Poppy L, Evie M, Eloise N, Maisy S, Emily S, Arwen T, Florence V, Amelie V, Zoe V.

CGSSSA AFL

The CGSSSA AFL Gala Day was held at Curl Curl on Monday 24 August. The day had been washed out earlier in the year, so the teams were excited to have perfect weather to play at this event on the rescheduled date.

Stella had two teams playing at this event: Juniors (Year 7 – 9) and seniors (Year 10 – 12). Both teams played some excellent AFL throughout the tournament, improving with every game and embracing the opportunity to compete against the other CGSSSA schools.

A special congratulations goes to our Junior Team, who enjoyed an outstanding tournament and came away with the bronze medal.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the Stella students who volunteered their time to act as goal umpires on the day. Their assistance was greatly appreciated and helped ensure the tournament ran smoothly.

NSW School Futsal State Final

The NSW School Futsal state finals were held at the Hawkesbury PCYC on August 24 and 26, After winning the Sydney North Regional Futsal Championships in Term 1 in both the U14 and open divisions, Stella progressed to play at this event. The tournament brought together some of the strongest school futsal teams from across New South Wales, providing a high level of competition for all players.

Both Stella teams performed exceptionally well throughout the tournament. Despite several strong performances and some good wins, both teams were unfortunate not to progress through to the finals.

Congratulations to all players on an outstanding achievement in reaching the State Finals and representing Stella so well!

Cross Country

Congratulations to Amelia M, Bella R, Sarah C and Mila C who recently represented New South Wales at the Australian Cross Country Championships in Ballarat. The course was tough and the conditions were extreme – very wet and muddy! All of the Stella girls ran amazingly well and produced outstanding results against the best distance runners in Australia. Congratulations to all of these students on being selected to represent New South Wales and running so well!

Good luck to Amelia who will again represent NSW in two weeks’ time, this time in the School Sport Australia Cross Country event.

CGSSSA Dance

On Friday 28 August, over 100 Stella students travelled to Santa Sabina College to compete in the CGSSSA Dance Event. This was the first time Stella has entered the competition, making the day an exciting milestone for our dancers.

Our students performed brilliantly across all dance sections and were rewarded for their efforts, placing 2nd or 3rd in almost every dance. Their enthusiasm, confidence and teamwork were on full display throughout the day, and they represented the College brilliantly!

Congratulations to all of our dancers on their outstanding performances and achievements. A special thank you to Ms Rochelle Jones and Ms Kylie Abbott for their preparation and hard work in supporting the students and making the day such a success. Well done to all involved!

Last Chance: P&F Father’s Day Raffle!

There’s still time to grab your tickets for this year’s Stella Maris P&F Father’s Day Raffle, with an amazing prize pool worth more than $3,200.

You could win four Sea Eagles Japanese Lager Bar tickets for 2027 worth $1,200; two tickets to the Official Bledisloe Cup Rugby Lunch worth $700; a $250 Felons gift voucher; a Cuisinart portable BBQ; homewares hamper; Jameson prize packs; games bundle; a 4 Pines Brewery voucher and more.

A huge thank you to Sea Eagles, Felons, Cuisinart Australia, Pernod Ricard, Doyle Spillane Real Estate, 4 Pines Brewery, Curl Curl Butchers and members of our Stella community for generously supporting the raffle.

P&F General Meeting - tonight!

The next P&F General Meeting will take place on Thursday 3 September at 6.30pm in the school library or online. Please register your attendance here and join us for some cheese and wine.

Stella Ladies Long Lunch 2026

Join us for one of our favourite Stella catch-ups at the Stella Ladies Long Lunch.

Enjoy a relaxed afternoon at Teddy Larkins, Freshwater, with great food, good company and the chance to connect with mums and female carers from across the Stella community.

We’d also love to welcome mums and female carers of our incoming 2027 Year 7 students. It’s a great opportunity to meet some new faces and start making connections before the school year begins.

Friday 23 October | 12.30pm
Teddy Larkins, Freshwater
Tickets: $75 per person

Everyone attending will also go into our lucky door draw to win a $100 Teddy Larkins voucher and a bottle of Veuve Clicquot!

Coming this November… the inaugural Stella Thrift & Thrive

Stella families will soon have a new way to buy, sell and donate pre-loved uniforms and clothing.

Before you list those outgrown uniforms or great wardrobe finds elsewhere, you might want to hold onto them a little longer.

Keep an eye on the Stella Buy Swap Sell Facebook page, where we’ll be sharing more information over the coming weeks.

Further details coming soon.

WhatsApp Parent Groups

The P&F administers year level WhatsApp groups to share information relating to P&F activities. It's also a great place for parents to ask any school-related questions. Please find below the links for each year level.

Uniform Shop News

The Uniform Shop is open Tuesdays to Thursdays from 8:00am to 4:30pm during term and can be emailed on uniform_books@stellamaris.nsw.edu.au

New item!

For girls playing extra-curricular sports, there is a new large sports bag available. The cost is $32 and they are available online or in the Uniform Shop.

Junior skirts have been packed away for Summer. Limited long sleeve blouses are still available until the end of term.

Junior and senior dresses are now available online. Year 9 students will need to buy the senior dress before November for Year 10, 2027.

Online Uniform Orders

The Online Store can also be found on the Stella app by following “Links”.

2026 Pricelist

Second Hand Uniforms

Week commencing Monday 7 September

Week commencing Monday 14 September

Term 3

2026 Term Dates

2027 Term Dates