Father's Day Breakfast - Tickets Now Open

Stella dads, grandfathers and male carers are warmly invited to join their Stella student(s) for our annual Father's Day Breakfast as we celebrate the important role you play in our community.

Enjoy a complimentary light breakfast, tea and coffee, and the opportunity to spend some quality time together before the school day begins.

Please note: Be sure to include your daughter/s when booking to assist with catering.

We look forward to welcoming our wonderful Stella fathers, grandfathers and carers for what promises to be a fun and memorable morning.

Date: Friday 4 September
Venue: The Deck, Main Campus
Time: 7.30am – 8.30am
Tickets: Via the link below
RSVP: Friday 28 August

Year 12 Major Works Exhibition

Celebrating the Creativity of the Class of 2026

The Stella Maris community is warmly invited to attend the 2026 HSC Bodies of Work Exhibition on Tuesday 18 August, in the Polding Centre.

This annual exhibition showcases the outstanding major works created by our Year 12 students across Visual Arts, Textiles & Design, Design & Technology and Multimedia. Each piece represents months of imagination, experimentation and perseverance as our students bring their ideas to life in preparation for the Higher School Certificate.

The evening is not only a celebration of artistic and technical achievement, but also an opportunity to recognise the dedication, resilience and passion that our students have demonstrated throughout their final years of schooling. Behind every work lies countless hours of planning, refining and problem-solving, supported by the encouragement of teachers, families and friends.

The exhibition will commence with a special VIP session for Year 12 students and their families from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, including an official welcome and light refreshments, before opening to the wider Stella Maris community from 7:00pm to 8:00pm.

We look forward to celebrating the extraordinary creativity and achievements of the Class of 2026 with our community.

Event details

Tuesday 18 August 2026
Polding Centre

• 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: VIP session for Year 12 students and families
• 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Exhibition open to all families

Stella Sleep Out

• When: Friday 28 August, 5.00pm to Saturday 29 August, 7.00am
• Where: Stella basketball court and canteen deck area (for shelter)
• What: Bring along your sleeping bag and cardboard/ yoga mat/ camping mat for a bed base/ pillow / water bottle/ torch
• How: This is a voluntary event and students sleeping out will be required to purchase a $50 ticket to enter the event.
• Why: We are raising money for three key communities that suffer the most from cycles of poverty and violence from the local to the international level

Evening

• 5.00pm to 6.00pm - Welcome and Event Overview, and ice breaker activities and games
• 6.00pm to 6.20pm - Information Presentation & Reflection
• 6.20pm to 7.00pm - Soup kitchen & dinner
• 7.00pm to 8.20pm - Activity stations & games
• 8.20pm to 8.30pm - Group gathering and check in, prep for settling
• 8.30pm to 10.00pm - Movie / brushing teeth / settling down for sleep
• 10.30pm - Sleep time
  

Morning

• 6.00am to 6.30am - Wake up / hot chocolates / light breakfast
• 6.45am - Pack up
• 7.00am - Reflection and Call to Action
• 7.05am - Home time

Visual Art News

Animals Alive

We were excited to welcome ‘Kindifarm’ to Stella this week for a Year 7 Visual Arts incursion: ‘Animals Alive’!

Our budding artists spent the morning developing their drawing and observation skills as well as learning a little about ‘life drawing’ (drawing something in real life)... and in this case a two-month old calf named Speckles, as well as goats, ducklings, chickens and guinea pigs: those life drawing models were very wriggly!

Our students experimented with a variety of materials: charcoal, graphite, and white pencil on black paper to experience the different results, and experiment with tone, texture and composition.

The students had a lovely time and were thoughtful with the animals, being quiet and calm as well as doing a wonderful job focusing on the task at hand. We have some wonderful drawings from the morning which the students can develop upon in class.

It was so lovely to have the animals visit and a bit of a treat for the other year groups (and teachers!) to come and say hello as well.

Marisa Quick
Head of Visual Arts

The Addams Family young@part Musical - tickets on sale!

We are thrilled to invite you to experience The Addams Family young@part, a dark comedy, delightfully deviant, and absolutely thrilling production coming this August! Our students have been rehearsing with incredible energy and passion, and we cannot wait for you to witness the magic they've created on stage.

Show Dates and Times
Wednesday 26 August @ 6:30pm (Evening - Understudy Cast)
Thursday 27 August @ 6:30pm (Evening - Main Cast)
Saturday 29 August @ 2:00pm (Matinee - Main Cast)
Saturday 29 August @ 6:30pm (Evening - Main Cast)

Dance News

HSC Dance Showcase

Last Thursday, the Year 12 HSC Dance Students took to the stage for the very last time. Each student presented their practical works including Core Performance, Core Composition, and the Major Study Option. It was wonderful to see the improvement and development of every student, not only in the HSC course, but over the past six years of high school. It was a teary moment for all, especially myself, as I watched the gorgeous dancers perform for the last time. I am so proud of every one of you. You have all grown in skill, finesse, maturity, and awareness - you are shining stars! I wish you all the very best for your HSC Examinations next Monday and Tuesday - I know you will perform with professionalism and flair.

A huge thank you to the Year 9 and 10 girls who performed the Year 12 Compositions - Ava H (10), Sophia H (10), Jessica R (10), Grace T (10), Chloe M (9), Lucy M (9), and Kate S (9). Good luck Year 12 HSC Dance students - Ashlee G, Grace H, Maya M, Sari N, Ava R, Gabriella W and Madison W.

Competition Information

Below is the information for the Dance Spec Challenge on Sunday 9 August. Please email Miss Jones if your daughter is unable to attend. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Miss Jones.

Dance Spec Challenge

Sunday 9 August
Abbotsleigh Girls High School - 1666 Pacific Hwy, Wahroonga (enter via Ada Ave)

Parking

There is some parking available inside the school, but it fills quickly.
On street parking is also available.

Spectator Entry Tickets

Tickets available only at the door

• Adults: $25 (all day)
• Children/Seniors: $15 (all day)

Students are to arrive one hour before the scheduled start time to rehearse and prepare for the performance. The competitions can start half an hour earlier than scheduled if they are running early, and often entrants pull out, so things can move very quickly.

Students are to arrive with their hair and make-up done, with their first costume on underneath some black or grey tracksuit pants (or the Stella tracksuit pants). A warm top, and the Stella tracksuit jacket or dance jacket (if you have one) should be worn over the top of the costume. Please wear shoes that you can rehearse in on the oval.

Meet at the Stage Door (to the right past the entrance to the theatre/auditorium), or come to the change room we were in for Extreme (down the stairs by stage door, on the left).

Two representatives from each dance group will be required to go backstage at the end of each section to accept an award if we place. All other students may leave as soon as they have danced – you do not have to stay until the end of the section for awards – or you can stay, watch, and support your teammates.

Change room and Supervision Guidelines

• Space is provided for dancers to change costumes in between their routines. Each school will be allocated a specific space at the venue and must adhere to this allocation. Allocation will be sent out one week prior to competition.
• No changing in any of the toilets - we simply don't have enough.
• Please leave your dressing room clean and tidy - see the front desk if you need a garbage bag or assistance.
• No parents will be allowed in changing rooms due to privacy and respect for our competitors and limited space available.
• All troupes will be supervised by their teachers at all times - including side of stage when marshalling. Every teacher who will require backstage and change room access will be required to submit their WWCC as part of competition registration.
• It is helpful for the dancers to arrive in their first costume to reduce the amount of changing required. As much privacy as possible is provided for our competitors, but it is important to know that as our comps are run in public spaces with schools sharing changing space, complete privacy is difficult to guarantee. Modesty capes are an option for dancers to purchase or dancers are encouraged to wear body stockings or bring a larger garment to wear to change underneath.

Many thanks for working with us to make our events a safe and controlled environment for all our competitors.

Adjudication

No persons will speak to or approach any adjudicator before, during or after the competition except event staff.

Sportsmanship

All dancers, teachers and parents are expected to display good sportsmanship. Failure to do so will result in immediate disqualification for the school.

Sunday 9 August Schedule:

Arrive 9:00am (for 10:00am start) – Yr 7-9 Contemporary

• Years 7-9 Contemporary Ensemble “Way Down We Go” – No. 1 out of 7
• Junior Contemporary Company “Bury A Friend” – No. 6 out of 7

Arrive 9:30am (for 10:30am start) – Yr 7-9 Lyrical

• Years 8/9 Lyrical “You Stole The Show” - No. 1 out of 8
• Year 7 Lyrical “90 Days” – No. 5 out of 8
• Junior Lyrical Company “Something In The Heavens” – No. 8 out of 8

Arrive 10:45am (for 11:45am start) – Yr 7-9 Hip Hop

• Years 7-9 Hip Hop Ensemble “N95” – No. 1 out of 7
• Junior Hip Hop Company “Anything But Love” – No. 6 out of 7

Arrive 11:30am (for 12:30pm start) - Yr 7-9 Jazz

• Year 9, 200hours Dance “Icon” – No. 2 out of 13
• Year 7 Jazz Ensemble (Thursdays) “Walking On Air” – No. 6 out of 13
• Years 8/9 Jazz Ensemble “Midnight Sky” – No. 9 out of 13
• Year 7 Jazz Ensemble (Mondays) “Dem Beats” – No. 11 out of 13
• Junior Jazz Company “Ba Bing” – No. 13 out of 13

Arrive 1:10pm (for 2:10pm start) – Open Age Lyrical

• Senior Lyrical Company “Why Her Not Me” – No. 1 out of 8
• Ext Lyrical Company “Miss You” – No. 7 out of 8

Arrive 1:50pm (for 2:50pm start) – Open Age Contemporary

• Ext Contemporary Company – “Pushin’ On” – No. 1 out of 12
• Senior Contemporary Company “Everybody Supports Women” – No. 8 out of 12
• Yr 10, 200hours Dance – “Somebody That I Used To Know” – No. 11 out of 12

Arrive 3:00pm (for 4:00pm start) – Open Age Hip Hop

• Ext Hip Hop Company “Hey Mumma” – No. 5 out of 8

Arrive 4:00pm (for 5:00pm start) – Open Age Jazz

• Ext Commercial Jazz Company “Diva” – No. 1 out of 14
• Senior Jazz Company “Bad Idea” – No. 8 out of 14
• (Ext Jazz "Purple Hat" is not competing due to Year 12 Trial Examinations the next day)

Finish approximately – 6:00pm-6:30pm

Music News

Year 12 Music Night @ Bucketty's

On Monday 24 August, the Music 1 class will be performing a selection of their HSC repertoire live @ Bucketty’s at Brookvale. This very talented class will put on a fantastic show in what is sure to be an outstanding evening. As this is a licensed venue, any students attending will need to be supervised by a parent or responsible adult. This is always a fantastic evening, with our students receiving tremendous support from the community, as the photos from last year's event demonstrate.

2027 Japan Tour - Expression of Interest DUE!

The Expression of Interest form for the Japan Music Tour 2027 is up and running.

The music tour will be a 7–10 day itinerary, beginning in Tokyo and travelling through to Nagasaki. The tour will include performances, attending music events, and outreach activities with our two Sister of the Good Samaritan schools in Sasebo. We will depart at the end of September 2027. 

All students attending the tour will be required to fully participate in and attend all tour band and choir rehearsals, as well as all performances leading up to and during the tour. 

The tour is open to all students who will be enrolled in Years 7–11 in 2027, not just current band or ensemble members. 

Expressions of Interest must be submitted by  Friday 7 August. 

Please do not hesitate to contact the Performing Arts Department if you have any questions. 

Please find the Expression of Interest form below:

Stella Singers Live with The Cat Empire & Sydney Symphony Orchestra

We are very excited to announce that 10 Stella Maris College students have been offered the opportunity to join The Cat Empire and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House for their three performances in August.  Selected students have been notified and tickets are currently on sale.

https://www.sydneysymphony.com/events/the-cat-empire-with-the-sydney-symphony-orchestra

School Sport Australia School Games

We are incredibly proud to acknowledge the achievements of three of our students who recently represented New South Wales at the prestigious School Sport Australia School Games, the highest level of school sport representation in Australia.

Congratulations to Charlotte C, who represented NSW in soccer, Isla S, who represented NSW in hockey, and Claudine S, who represented NSW in AFL. To be selected for a state team is an exceptional accomplishment and reflects years of dedication, perseverance and commitment.

Their performances at the national championships were equally impressive. Charlotte and the NSW soccer team were crowned national champions, winning the gold medal! Isla and the NSW hockey team, and Claudi and the NSW AFL team, both achieved outstanding silver medal finishes.

These results are a testament not only to their talent, but also to the countless hours of training, dedication and hard work they have invested in their sport. Representing NSW on the national stage is an honour that very few student athletes achieve, and each of these students should be congratulated on their remarkable success.

The Stella community is extremely proud of Charlotte, Isla and Claudi and we congratulate them on their outstanding achievements!

CGSSSA Basketball

The CGSSSA Basketball Championships provided a fantastic opportunity for our students to showcase their skills, determination and sportsmanship, and all three of our College teams represented the school with pride throughout the day.

Our Junior, Intermediate and Senior Basketball teams competed at the CGSSSA Basketball Championships at Camellia on Wednesday 29 July. The carnival provided a fantastic opportunity for our students to showcase their skills, determination and sportsmanship, with all of our teams enjoying a highly competitive day of basketball.

The Stella teams played with great spirit and determination, competing strongly against quality opposition and representing the College exceptionally well both on and off the court.

The Senior team produced an excellent performance throughout the tournament, earning a well-deserved bronze medal after a series of impressive results. The Intermediate team was particularly unlucky, finishing 4th overall despite losing just one game all day. They finished equal second on the competition ladder but narrowly missed a podium finish on goal percentage. The Junior team also competed strongly, finishing 6th and gaining valuable experience against tough opposition.

Congratulations to all players who played hard all day, supported one another and demonstrated the values of the College!

Athletics

The Athletics Team has been working incredibly hard throughout the season, attending regular training sessions and competing in Friday evening athletics carnivals at Sydney Olympic Park.

The students have demonstrated outstanding commitment, braving cold early morning training sessions and late nights at weekly competitions. Their dedication and perseverance have been rewarded, with excellent performances across a range of events and encouraging improvements from all team members.

Beyond the results, one of the most pleasing aspects of this year's program has been the wonderful team spirit displayed by the girls. They have embraced every opportunity to encourage and support one another, creating a positive team environment where friendly competition and personal improvement are equally celebrated.

The growth in confidence, performance and camaraderie across the squad has been fantastic to witness, and the team should be commended for the way they have represented the College throughout the season.

We wish all members of the Athletics Team the very best as they prepare for the upcoming CGSSSA and IGSA Championships. We look forward to seeing their hard work continue to pay off and are confident they will represent the College with pride.

What’s Coming Up In Stella Representative Sport

12 August: Bill Turner Soccer (round of 16)

14 August: CGSSSA Athletics

19 August: NSWCCC Netball

20 and 21 August: IGSA Athletics

24 August: CGSSSA AFL

28 August: CGSSSA Dance

2 September: NSWCCC Soccer Finals

2 September: NSW Touch Football State final

16 September: NSWCCC Athletics

23 – 26 September: NSW All Schools Athletics

7 – 10 October: All Schools Touch Football – Gold Coast

Father's Day Raffle Prize Donations

The Stella Maris P&F is now seeking prize donations for our annual Father's Day Breakfast Raffle.

If you own a business, work for a company that can donate, or can contribute a voucher, product, experience or service, we'd be incredibly grateful for your support. Every donation helps us raise valuable funds for the school while giving our community the chance to win some fantastic prizes.

If you'd like to donate, click here https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/LDkvyGddeV. Thank you for supporting our Stella Maris community. Ideally, we would like to secure prizes by Friday 28 August in readiness for the Father's Day breakfast on Friday 4 September

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

Junior skirts and long sleeve blouses have been packed away so summer dresses can be placed on the shelves. If you still require a skirt or blouse, please contact the Uniform Shop.

Please encourage your daughters to collect their online orders.

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 10 August

Week commencing Monday 17 August

Term 3

2026 Term Dates

2027 Term Dates