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STELLA MARISNEWSLETTER
Term 3Issue 07
07 September, 2018
www.stellamaris.nsw.edu.au | [email protected]
Prayer: St Teresa
This week saw a terrible accident in one of India’s
largest cities, Kolkata, where Mother Teresa worked for the poor. Her feast day was this
Wednesday.
Saint Teresa of Kolkata, Jesus called you to bring the light of His love to those who
live in darkness.
By tender, loving care for the poorest and the neediest,
you became the sign of God’s presence,
His love and compassion in the midst of suffering and
pain.
Following your example, help us to recognize the face
of Jesus in our suffering brothers and sisters
and to serve Him with humility and joy.
Teach us to be carriers of God’s tender love and mercy and so bear witness that God still loves the world through
each one of us.
Amen.
from the PrincipalDear Stella Community,HSC Music Night The Music Night for our Music 1 and Music 2 students was held this week at the Music Lounge in Brookvale. Congratulations to Alyssa Dixon, Ella Mather, Evelini Dar, Maeve Gallagher, Maddie Lee, Rebecca Fernon, Ariel Leung and Gemma Hicks who performed on the night. Thanks to the Performing Arts team who support and encourage the girls through their preparation for these performances and for the many students and staff who attended.
International Night A wonderful evening was held this week, hosted by our international students. Suesi Wang, Kristine Li and Lauren Costello compered the evening and it was a fantastic night. Girls from Year 8 through to Year 12 performed. The Year 11 and Year 12 dancers were fantastic and had the audience clapping. The winners were Hannah Huo and Gloria Yang who put on a great double act, Victoria Yang sang a beautiful song, Don’t Bother Me, to place second and Suesi Wang came third for her piano performance, Pirates of the Caribbean.
Reminder: Providing a Term’s Notice If your daughter is changing schools in 2018, the Registrar, Kerrie Dudley, must be notified by email or letter by the end of Term 3. Please note that late notice will incur additional administration charges.
Kiss and Drop Could I remind the community to please use the Kiss and Drop Zone appropriately to drop and pick up the girls. I understand that there are times when there is not a spot to stop but please do not park in or over the neighbours' driveways or stop in the No Stopping Zone. We are very appreciative that the Council has allowed us the Kiss and Drop Zone but we need to be considerate of our neighbours.
Elizabeth Carnegie, Principal
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Upcoming Events and Important Information12 - 14 Sept Year 9 Camp
28 Sept Term 3 Concludes
15 Oct Term 4 Commences - All Students return
17 - 19 Oct Year 11 Retreat
ENROLLING NOW for YEAR 7 2021If you wish to enrol your daughter at the College for Year 7, 2021, the Registration Form needs to be received by the Registrar no later than Friday 21 September, 2018.
To download a Registration Form please visit our website www.stellamaris.nsw.edu.au
Interviews for Year 7, 2021 will be conducted early in Term 1, 2019
If you would like to speak to the Registrar, Mrs Kerrie Dudley can be contacted on 9976 1802
Limited places st i l l avai lable for Year 7 2020
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...Upcoming Events and Important Information continued
Director of Operations Sisters of the Good Samaritan
Newly created role Location: Glebe, Sydney
The Sisters of the Good Samaritan is a group of Catholic Religious women. The work of the Sisters includes education, spiritual formation, pastoral work and support for disadvantaged women and children. The Congregation has communities and ministries in Australia, Japan, The Philippines and Kiribati. There are 207 members and, with associated entities, about 90 employees.
Reporting to the Congregational Leader, the Director of Operations is a newly created role and is one outcome of a recent strategic review.
The role focus is to: Work collaboratively to enhance the mission of the Congregation; Assist and strategically advise the Congregational Leadership in the oversight of
all the operations of the Congregation; Integrate and co-ordinate the Congregation’s operations and administration in
alignment with the Statement of Directions, Strategic Plan and recentlyconducted Organisational Review;
Lead an efficient and effective administration, able to adapt to changing timesand the changing needs of the Congregation.
Please visit www.traksearch.com for further information, including a video; and learn how to easily progress an interest in this role. Enquiries and expressions of interest are also welcome to John Chesher on 0417 068 220 or [email protected] quoting reference no. TS1391
Closing Date: Wednesday 19th September 2018
Caption to display (where required) Director of Operations, Sisters of the Good Samaritan, Glebe Sydney
Short description (where required) Reporting to the Congregational Leader, the Director of Operations is a newly created role and is one outcome of a recent strategic review.
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...Upcoming Events and Important Information continued
North Balgowlah
SeaforthSeaforth
ClontarfClontarf
FairlightFairlight
North Balgowlah
North ManlyNorth Manly
BrookvaleBrookvale
Curl CurlCurl Curl
Dee WhyDee Why
Judith St
Pacific PdePittw
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Lauderdale Ave
Wakehurst Pkw
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Current and Expanded Manly On Demand Zone from Monday 20 August
Manly Wharf Hub
Manly Vale Hubs
Brookvale B-Line Hubs
Balgowlah Hub
Stella Maris College Hub
Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus Hub
Warringah Mall Hub
Brookvale TAFE Hub
Balgowlah HubCondamine Street, near Balgowlah shopping centre car park entrance
Brookvale B-Line HubsHub 1: Existing B-Line Bus stop on Pittwater Rd outside Warringah MallHub 2: Existing B-Line Bus stop on Pittwater Road outside Brookvale Community Health Centre
NEW Brookvale TAFE HubOld Pittwater Rd, near TAFE entrance
Bus
Ferry
Shopping
Education
Ride Plus Hub Locations
Key
Manly Vale HubsHub 1: Existing bus stop on Condamine Street, outside KFCHub 2: Existing bus stop on Condamine Street, opposite KFC
Manly Wharf HubEast Esplanade, Stand C
NEW Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus HubBrighton Street, at existing Bus Stop near school
NEW Stella Maris CollegeEurobin Avenue, near corner of Collingwood Street
Warringah Mall HubBrookvale bus interchange, underneath Warringah Mall
Current service zoneExpanded service zone from Monday 20 August
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Farmer Needs a Dress
Formals are especially significant in rural and remote areas. Let’s help to make these young Australians look and feel their best on this momentous occasion. Many will not attend their formals due to cost so with your help we can make this happen.
HOW TO HELP:1 Gather up a beautiful dress or suit (accessories welcome).2 Write a personal note of encouragement and support.3 Bring your dress or suit to the drop off location on the
nominated day before 10am - with a coat hanger.
Thank you for helping to lift up young Australians in this devastating time.
Any parent formal wear will be gratefully accepted as they need to feel special too.
DATE:This is open to Years 10 to 12
The dresses can be dropped in the HOYs' offices. We can also accept outfits for parents, and accessories.
The clothes need to be clean and on a hanger and given to us before 10am on the 13 September.
Stella Community
Yr 12 Cocktail Night
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CurriculumVISUAL ART NEWSThe annual Northern Beaches Art Prize (formerly Warringah Art Prize) began in 1955. Since then, it has become the Northern Beaches’ most prestigious art competition. The prize is awarded in a variety categories.
Four of our talented Art students were finalists this year. From Year 11 Matthew Lewis was nominated for his acrylic on canvas painting titled ‘Isolation’ as well as Maisie Norton who was nominated for her printmaking entitled ‘Four Seasons in a Day’.
From Year 8 Jessica Curcio was nominated for the portrait of her cousin Samara entitled ‘Startled Samara’ painted with acrylics. Sada Perin. It was nominated for her water colour painting of her dog which was titled ‘Treat please!’. The Exhibition was held at the Creative Space, Curl Curl. The quality of the works in the exhibition was outstanding and we were thrilled that our students works were a part of it.
Belinda Foss, Head of Visual Arts
Maisie Norton Jessica Curcio
INFORMATION CENTRE NEWSPeer teaching before school Duke of Edinburgh peer teaching morning program is in full swing. We have approximately fifty pairs who will arrive at the library at 8.30, two mornings a week for ten weeks.
Students participating in the Duke of Edinburgh Program volunteer to teach younger students as part of their service. A variety of skills are targeted such as: essay writing, comprehension, science, grammar, any skill a student may require or have missed, due to life’s hiccups. Stella would like to acknowledge the peer teaching pairs, and their families, for committing to the ten-week program, as we know life is frantically busy. Many of the students who now tutor were originally tutored by previous Duke of Ed participants. Thank you for paying it forward.
After School Study After school study is being embraced by a new cohort of Year 11 students. Study can be a lonely and frustrating activity; this is why many students form study groups for mutual support.
This Year 11 study group regularly books the library conference room and utilises Stella’s After School Tutors. This week, they were organizing subject notes and binding them in preparation for Year 12. Well done ladies – love your work!
Jocelyn Christensen, Teacher Librarian
Information Centre
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Jessica Maker, Head of Performing Arts
Performing ArtsMUSIC NEWS24 September: Year 12 Mass Rehearsal for Elective Music students, Vocal Ensemble and Senior Band, 11.30 - 1.30pm at St Mary's Church Raglan St Manly. Please check the portal to give your daughter permission
27 September: Year 12 Mass - Elective Music students, Vocal Ensemble and Senior Band will be singing. 5.00pm at St Mary's Church Raglan St Manly. The Mass should conclude at 7pm.
28 September: Concert Band, Senior Band and Jazz Band Excursion to Mater Dei School Camden.
HSC MUSIC NIGHT - MIMMOS
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Jenny Wickham, Sports Coordinator
SportSPORTS REPORTAthletics Congratulations to the Stella athletics teams who competed in the NSW Athletics Sydney Nitro Event at Sydney Olympic Park last Friday, 31 August. This was a very exciting carnival against the best athletics school teams in NSW. The Stella girls were AMAZING!
Our Open team excelled on the night. All of our athletes in this team finished in the top 3 places in their events. The results of all events are collated, with bonus points added and power plays for double points in certain events. Stella had some tough competition against the teams from PLC Pymble and Abbotsleigh, but after a very nervous wait, the Stella Open team was announced the winners of the event. They will now progress through to the national final in Cairns in December.
Our Junior team also had some great results. It was a very large and tough competition in the junior event, and our team finished 12th overall. A great achievement at this high level of competition!
Congratulations to the members of both teams: Open: Lara Williams, Emily Smith, Amy Polikowski, Sydney Kania, Sophie Wickham and Tasma Woolley Junior: Holly Wickham, Lily Grenenger Megan Edwards, Ashling Carroll, Kylah Whyte, Abi Gartner and Abbey Andresson
Soccer Congratulations to the Stella U15 Soccer team who won the NSWCCC Soccer Championships this week. This team won the BBSSSA Championships early in Term 2. They then progressed through to the knockout rounds. They had to play against country schools to make it through to the final series, which was played at the NSW Football Headquarters at Valentine Park this week. On Tuesday they played Marist Sisters, Woolwich and had a great win 3 – 0. This win put the team into the grand final against St Patrick’s Sutherland. It was a tough game, but the Stella team dominated and ended up winning 3 – 0. Throughout the whole series, the team has only had 1 goal scored against them in 8 games! They deserve their title of NSWCCC Junior Champions!
Well done to all members of the team: Alex Alle, , Molly Crotty, Beth Moran, Becky Hickey, Kate Varvaressos, Chiara Agostino, Issy Stein, Keira Coates, Milly Ford, Elise Abbey, Piper Simons, Elena Buono, Madeleine *, Sienna Bousamra, Shay Hollman and Cybella Macindoe.
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inclusive innovative inspiringGail Hickey & Maree Sewell, Uniform/Book Shop Supervisors
9976 1819 or [email protected]
Canteen and Uniform ShopCANTEEN ROSTER: Hours are 9.30am - 2.30pm. If you are unable to attend on your rostered day PLEASE call Bernie to arrange a replacement on 9976 1826.
Mon 10 Sept Tues11 Sept Wed 12 Sept Thurs 13 Sept Fri 14 SeptRose GiardinaEmma Smith
HELP NEEDED PLEASE
Liz BrunSteph O’Flynn
HELP NEEDED PLEASE
Margaret RobertsJo Daley
Melissa Jones
Brenda KimballLouise McKenzieLynda Macadam
Kate Bambrick BrownAlison TreebyKristy Smith
Cathy Santos
UNIFORM SHOP Opening Times During School Terms: 8.00am-4.30pm Tue/Wed/Thu. Entry via Scholastica building on Eurobin Ave.
My Student Account - UPDATE The facility to recharge Student Cards over the phone has been discontinued. The current options are: Deposit online through your daughter’s MSA login (funds available after 30mins to 3 hours -depending on your bank) – accessed via the portal; or recharge using BPay (funds available after 3 working days) through internet banking. Please see full details on the Portal. Purchases at the Uniform Shop can be made using the Student Card or cash. Credit card details can also be provided over the phone.
Second Hand Uniforms The Uniform Shop is not accepting winter uniforms until next February. If you have summer dresses to sell you can bring them in now. We are only accepting dresses with the zipper down the back.
Summer Uniform The Uniform Shop is now selling the summer dress. Dresses cost $80. Cream socks cost $8. The winter uniform is still available until 20 September.
New students who started at Stella from Term 2 will need to buy their dresses before the end of this term. Year 9 will also need to buy their senior dress before the end of the year. The summer dress is to be worn from the start of Term 4.
Year 12 2019 Booklist This booklist is now available for the current Year 11 girls at www.campion.com.au using the code 67FB. Orders are to be placed by 14 September for delivery the last week of the Term 3 holidays. Be aware some texts are retained from Year 11.
Some second hand texts are available on StellaBay (via Moodle). Check the titles to ensure you are buying the correct book and edition.
Full Uniform and Stationery Price lists These are available on the website. Please refer to Enrolments>Our Uniform.
Winter Uniform Prices Summer dress $80 Cream socks $8 Stockings $9 Scarves $10 Collapsible “Stella” umbrellas $15
Sports Uniform Prices Sport shorts $34 Tracktop $67 Sport Polo $43 Trackpants $45 available for Year 10 2018 Previous style water polo costume (can be used for water sport) $65
VOLUNTEERS None required - Thank you
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Community
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MINDFULNESS MINDFULNESS MINDFULNESS FOR TEENS (MBSR-T)With Vanessa Lansdown - PsychologistThis six-week evidenced-based program offers the possibility for teens and young adults to experience• Reduced symptoms of anxiety and stress• Improved emotional regulation and decision-making• Improved concentration and attention• Increased empathy and sense of wellbeing• Increases in positive coping skills, and reducing negative ones• Improved sleepAt the end of six-weeks, teens will have a practical and theoretical experience of mindfulness, empowering them to practice on their own without a teacher or an app.What is included?• Six-week, 90-minute classes involving group activities,
meditations, yoga, stretching and more• Guided meditations for home practice• Personal workbook• Individual feedback and support from the teacherWho can participate? Anyone aged between 14−19 yearsDetails Term 4: Weds 24 Oct to 28 Nov 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm Manly Yoga 3-4, 200 Pittwater Road Manly$415 or $370 early bird paid by 23 SeptemberAbout the teacher I am a registered Psychologist, trained in MBSR and MBSR-T. I also work with Smiling Mind facilitating workshops for teachers, students and parents. I am a northern beaches resident and a mum of two teenage daughters.Contact [email protected] or M: 0424 364 248
For more information and to book go to: www.manlyyoga.com
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CALLING ALL YOUNG SCIENTISTS
Proudly Supported by:
Proudly presents the 2018 Northern Beaches STEM Competition
When: Thurs 22nd Nov 2018 4:30-6:30pmWhere: Balgowlah RSL What: Students are invited to enter & present a STEM project. On the day students will be provided with a small desk to present their entry to attendees and judgesWho: Entries are FREE and open to school aged studentsThere are some great prizes up for grabs so for more
info or to enter head to: https://www.eyeheartscience.com.au/event-info/
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CareersACU New Course as a Pathway to TeachingAs Year 12 students are starting to think about university applications, we are delighted to announce a new pathway into our Initial Teacher Education (ITE) courses – the Bachelor of Educational Studies.
An admission pathway into teaching The Bachelor of Educational Studies has been designed for students who are passionate about becoming teachers, but do not achieve the entry requirements.
Students who successfully complete their first year of study (subject to meeting certain progression and non-academic require-ments) will be guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Education (Primary) or the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary).
For more information about pathways into ACU early childhood, primary or secondary teaching courses, see our website. http://www.acu.edu.au/about_acu/faculties,_institutes_and_centres/education_and_arts/schools/study_areas/education_path-ways?utm_source=ca_invite_nsw300818&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mer_2018_bach_education&utm_term=edu_path_text_link&_cldee=amVhbmV0dGVfZmVyZ3Vzb25Ac3RlbGxhbWFyaXMubnN3LmVkdS5hdQ%3d%3d&recipientid=contact-a9b65b-c85a40e311b6b41cc1de6e6bae-75c50567da6f49568318a2150cd91474&esid=c7dc3017-40ab-e811-8176-e0071b672c21
Child Care Traineehttps://apac01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.seek.com.au%2Fjob%2F37089658%3Ftype%3D-standout&data=02%7C01%7Cjeanette_ferguson%40stellamaris.nsw.edu.au%7C25bcaf63ca2e42c3c6de08d6112e049f%7C-9c33e627c44048bf8efe091dd149f32b%7C0%7C0%7C636715287420650393&sdata=Achz2jyMk4T6gQs6%2FAuumCofYW9QjRk27ur-j9VMCOQs%3D&reserved=0
Jeanette Ferguson, Careers Advisor
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