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STELLA MARISNEWSLETTER
Term 4 Issue 01
13 October, 2017
www.stellamaris.nsw.edu.au | [email protected]
Prayer for Our Community
God of Love and Wisdom
We pray that our school is a place of discovery,
adventure and creativity
A place where we love to learn and learn to love
A place where everyone is respected and all are
deeply valued
A place that supports those in need of prayer
and pastoral care.
We pray for peace and strength for our students who are about to sit final
exams.
May they be pleased with their effort and obtain
an outcome that reflects their effort and the
collaborative work of their classes and teachers.
Amen.
from the PrincipalDear Stella Community,
EmPOWER Girls The theme of UNESCO’s International Day of the Girl Child this year is EmPOWER Girls. The UNESCO message outlines the fact that our world is facing the emerging challenges of forced displacement, climate change and violent extremism. More than 75% of the refugees and displaced persons at risk are women and girls. UNESCO’s action is to nurture education as a force to transform socially, economically and politically, the lives of girls and adolescents. ‘No society will flourish and no peace agreement will be lasting without empowering girls in peacebuilding and reconstruction.’ - Irina Bokova Director General of UNESCO.
Closer to home, Plan International’s Australia youth ambassador, Sherry-Rose Watts is concerned at the number of Australian girls and young women who say they are experiencing sexism in their home and school lives. In the Everyday Sexism Report (CLICK HERE FOR LINK) there were some concerning facts about how Australian girls see their world.
• Only one in 10 girls aged 15-19 feel they are always treated equally to boys • One in three girls say: “It’d be easier to get my dream job if I was a man” • Two-thirds (69%) think gender inequality is a problem in Australia • Half of all girls say they are seldom or never valued for their brains over their looks • Only one in six girls say they are always valued for their brains and ability • Only one in six girls (14%) feel they are given the same opportunities to get ahead in life as boys • One in three say they always do more housework than their brothers • 41% of girls say lack of support will make them re-evaluate whether to start a family
Last year a Barker College press release by the Principal Philip Heath outlined their decision to become fully co-educational by 2022. He said, ‘The world has changed since 1890 when Barker was formed- the world is not going to be defined by gender any more. It is something of a national shame that we are still considering these questions (about gender equity).’ I am not sure if Mr Heath has read the Everyday Sexism Report but I think the challenge we face is to encourage all girls to truly value themselves and seize every opportunity that they are entitled to.
Dropping off your daughter Could I request that girls are dropped off in Iluka Avenue where we have a designated Kiss and Drop Zone? Eurobin Avenue residents do not appreciate the drop offs in their driveways and it is also our designated road for all building traffic. I appreciate your support in this request.
Elizabeth Carnegie, Principal
Good Luck to all Year 12 who will be starting their
first HSC Exam on Monday.
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Upcoming Events and Important Information16 Oct - 10 Nov HSC Exams
7 Nov Year 7 2018 Orientation Day
14 Nov Year 12 Formal
16 Nov Volunteers Christmas Dinner
4 Dec Presentation Evening (Compulsory)
6 Dec End of Term 4
Designed by Ruby Smith, Year 12
Year 7 1972 to Year 12 197740 Year Reunion
If you attended Stella Maris in the class of Year 7 1972 to HSC 1977, then come along to Manly Skiff Club, Saturday, 28 October at 5pm. Please RSVP via email to Sue Marr [email protected] or Jenny Hawes (nee Roberts) [email protected]
Ex-Students Association
Year 7 Stella Songbird
In September Tilli McMahon competed at the Sydney Eisteddfod – Junior Singer of the Year 12-15 year olds. There were 62 boys and girls in the heats and Tilli performed “Taller Stronger Better” by Guy Sebastian. Tilli progressed as one of 11 to the semi-finals where she had to perform two more songs. Tilli was thrilled to have been selected as one of six finalists. Tilli was the only 12 year old in the finals with the other 5 finalists being 14 and 15 years of age. Tilli performed “Over the Rainbow" by Eva Cassidy and “Pulled” from the Addams Family as her two contrasting songs in the finals that were held at Petersham RSL. Also, Tilli came 2nd in Musical Theatre for her age group at the Sydney Eisteddfod and 1st for her Contemporary Solo at the Northern Beaches Eisteddfod earlier in the year.
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Extra-Curriculum
Stella Maris offers many ways to connect with our school community. Please get involved with an activity of your choice this term.
Extra-Curricular ActivitiesTerm 4
Monday• Tennis, Kierle Park 7.20am• Stellamatics lunchtime Day 6 E214Tuesday• MAD (social justice club) E28• Science Club E112 at lunch• Ignite Youth Group - Chapel Lunch• Streamwatch Wednesday• Benedictine Prayer group, Chapel 8.30am• Stellamatics: E214 Day 3 after school 3.30-4.30pm Benedict Campus for seniors 3.30-4.30pm• Sailing 4-6.30pm Middle HarbourThursday• Art Club E216B Friday• Australian Catholic Youth Festival formation - lunchtime, Chapel.
*Writers’ Group enrol online with Mrs Tedman
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CurriculumMATHEMATICS NEWSThe Mathematics Department looks forward to seeing many students at Stellamatics during Term 4.
We would like students in Year 7 to Year 10 to consider attending Stellamatics to complete some Mathematics revision for the upcoming Semester 2 examinations, with the guidance of a teacher.
Stellamatics is scheduled for TERM 4 as follows:
Day Time Room TeacherWednesday DAY 3 After school
3:30pm - 4:30pmE214 Mrs Parker
Monday DAY 6 Lunch time 1:30pm - 2:20pm
E214 Miss Molloy or Mrs Bulman
Senior Stellamatics will also be offered for students in Year 11 every Wednesday (Day 3 and Day 8) after school at the Benedict Campus with Mrs Stockburger. Term 4 is a great time to catch up on any work that has been missed due to absence or to improve understanding of any topics prior to the year ahead.
Students should bring their Mathematics book, laptop, calculator and writing equipment. We hope to see many students enjoy, and make use of, Stellamatics.
Kim Naylor, Head of Mathematics
ENGLISH NEWSRead For Your House
Term 3 Results Due to some last minute holiday reading Mackillop did very well in the Term 3 results – unfortunately not so for Smith and Chisholm!
Mackillop 38 Noonuccal 18 Bashir 18 Shinnick 17 Egan 10 Wood 4 Chisholm 2 Smith 2
Read For Your House has now finished for the year - below are the total combined results for Terms 1, 2 and 3 2017. These totals are added to the results for the Athletics and Swimming Carnivals to determine the overall winner of the House Trophy for 2017 which will be announced on Presentation Night.
In first place…. Noonuccal with 76 points. Congratulations! A fantastic win and well deserved for participating so well in the competition.
Bashir 70 Egan 65 Mackillop 62 Smith 58 Chisholm 55 Shinnick 42 Wood 29
Congratulations to all those girls who participated, for demonstrating a great sense of House spirit and also reading so many books. Thank you to Mrs Christensen and the Library staff for working with students and assisting in the running of the competition.
Alison Tedman, Head of English
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DESIGN NEWSInternational Day of the Girl
On Wednesday, a group of lucky Year 9 students, along with Mr Wong and Mr Mellis were privileged to attend an inspiring presentation hosted by the ABC ME channel at their studios at Ultimo.
In 2012, the UN established 11 October as the International Day of the Girl. This day highlights and addresses the needs and challenges that young girls face in our society, whilst empowering them to be active in promoting the human rights of all girls.
Our girls were entertained by some inspiring keynote speakers who spoke of the inspiration of key women such as Barangaroo who was a Cammeraygal leader of the Eora Nation at the time of European colonialisation. She was a fiercely independent woman who staunchly stood up for her rights to maintain her traditional way of life.
The presentation featured winning drama and documentary films that were jointly funded by Screen Australia, all of which were written and produced by highly talented girls. There was also an insightful panel discussion from some of the brave and inspiring
young women who featured in the films.
The girls were treated to an honest and open discussion from girls who spoke of their personal experiences with racism, sexuality and identity issues as well as dealing with the pressures of living up to adult expectation of what young girls “should” be like in our society. Overall, the girls were encouraged to take their opportunities, work hard and be passionate about what they do, but most of all, be themselves.
Thank you to the ABC for organising such an inspiring event to highlight the incredible difference all girls can make in our society.
Lawrence Wong, Teacher of Design Technology
...Curriculum continued
SportSAILING NEWSSailing Lessons for Stella Students
Wednesday afternoon of Week 1, Term 4 saw the beginning of the 2017/2018 Sailing Program. This is the third time the College has offered sailing and our students are responding with great enthusiasm.
Stella Maris and Middle Harbour Yacht Club (MHYC) have partnered so that students in Years 9, 10 and 11 have the opportunity to sail through MHYC’s Discover Sailing Centre which is fully accredited with Australian Sailing. Students sail in Melges 20 keelboats with qualified and experienced instructors who teach across all skill levels.
Ultimately, students will progress to crewing in Yacht Club races across Australia or perhaps even crewing on yachts overseas. We may also join an Inter-School Racing Competition in the future.
If students would like to join for this term’s sailing, please email [email protected] as soon as possible.
Ann O’Brien
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UNIFORM SHOP Opening Times During School Terms: 8.00am-4.30pm Tue/Wed/Thu.
Second Hand Uniforms The Uniform Shop is now accepting second hand summer dresses. Please contact us before bringing items in. We will accept winter uniforms in mid-February.
Year 12 2018 Booklist This is now available online at www.campion.com.au. You will need the code 9DGY to access the list. Orders can still be placed. Be aware that some of the books are kept from Year 11 and also some subjects offer the choice between a hard copy and a digital copy.
StellaBay (via Moodle) is available for second hand books. Your daughter will know how to access Moodle using her login and password.
If you have any queries please email the Uniform Shop on [email protected]
Volunteers’ Dinner This is being held on Thursday, 16 November 6 – 8pm on the deck at the main Stella campus. If you have volunteered at Stella this year and have not received an invitation, please contact the Uniform Shop. If you volunteer in the Canteen, Bernie will give you your invitation on your next day.
Please RSVP to [email protected] by 3 November so we know numbers for catering.
Summer Uniform Year 9 can buy their senior dress for Year 10 during Term 4.
Summer Uniform Prices Dresses $80 Sport shorts - previous style $25 Jumper wool $72 Cream socks $8 - new style $34 Jumper cotton $72 Sport Polo $30 Previous water polo costume (can be used for water sport) $65
VOLUNTEERS
Tuesday 17 October Amy Dagassan Wednesday 18 October Marienne Guberina Thursday 19 October Diana Brenner
If you are no longer able to volunteer in the Uniform Shop, can you please let us know.
Gail 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 16 Oct Tues 17 Oct Wed 18 Oct Thurs 19 Oct Fri 20 Oct
Sascha Chahwan HarrisColleen Dopper
Terese CunninghamKerrie-Ann Foresto
Shirley Taylor
Amanda ArnoldLeanne Thistlethwaite
Christine Campbell
Jennifer WoodMargot Knapp
Jasmine Cosgrove
Ruth MayohJanine Keller
Katrina HarveyCatherine Griffin
Trish ChapmanRobyn Lavings
Sue HanleySharelle Pollett
It’s that time of year again where we ask if you will be coming back on Canteen next year. Even if you are on our roster now, we will not assume you will be coming back on the same day next year. So please make sure you put your name on the roster
when you are next on canteen or email me to let me know either way.
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Careers
Jeanette Ferguson, Head of Careers
Join the New Brookvale Dedicated Online Supermarket (DOS) Team.
Speak With us today!
Ready for a fresh new direction? This could be your opportunity. Make a fresh career choice with us today! Woolworths Group is seeking talented people to join the team who wish to be part of an exciting new venture.
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About us… At Woolworths, spreading the joy of food to our customers is the reason we do what we do. We live it, we breathe it. Woolworths offers real opportunities for career development, for those who love food, leading & developing teams and creating a great customer experience. So if you’re someone who leads by example and strives to be better every day, then we would love to hear from you. What we can offer... • Exposure to a diverse range of products • Structured learning and development environment • Career Growth Opportunities • We have both Part-time and Casual positions available for the new Dedicated Online Supermarket (DOS) Brookvale.
About you... Have you got the right ingredients to be successful? The Fresh Food People share a love of customers, team and food. From ensuring our customers are top of mind each and every day, through to driving fresh idea’s to continually improve what we do, you’ll constantly strive to be the best, delivering a world class customer experience. We have many opportunities available including: • Personal Shoppers • Replenishment Team Members • Inventory Team Members • Fresh Food Team Members • Bakers • Store Services Assistants What you will need... • Ability to work flexible retail hours • Perform repetitive lifting (sometimes heavy) • Abide by company policies and procedures at all times
To apply visit: wowcareers.com.au search ‘Brookvale’ for the various positions available.
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Community
BRAND NEW TV SERIES LOOKING FOR SYDNEY HOUSEHOLDS TO
TAKE PART!
• Is the cost of your weekly food shop spiraling out of control?
• Do your health requirements affect your diet?
• Is your busy life making you buy takeaway or convenience food rather than cook?
• Is your brand loyalty costing you more at the checkout?
We are on a mission to prove that if you shop cleverly you could save a packet, and still create
incredible meals.
Get in touch to apply or find out more!
Call: 02 9934 6933
or email: [email protected]
