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Dear Stella CommunityUpdate on COVID-19The World Health Organisation has declared that the coronavirus is a pandemic but Australia has not been impacted as quickly as many other countries. This is fortunate as it has given the country time to prepare and to establish both containment measures and mitigation strategies. I was part of a webinar this week run by CSNSW and was briefed by the NSW Health Chief Health Officer, Dr Kerry Chant, who indicated that the virus will spread but if we test and quarantine people likely to be affected, we will be able to manage the virus. The College continues to provide information to the girls about keeping themselves safe from viruses through good hand hygiene and asks parents and carers to continue to source information regarding the virus from reputable spokespersons.

The Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy sat down with Michelle Grattan to discuss the impact of COVID-19 for The Conversation. You may like to listen to the discussion: http://theconversation.com/politics-with-michelle-grattan-chief-medical-officer-brendan-murphy-on-covid-19-133362.

I have sent a letter home this week to update parents/carers about what precautions we are taking at the College.

Enrolling Stella Girls for 2022We are currently finalising enrolment interviews for girls to commence at Stella in 2022. Thank you to the many staff who assisted with the interviews last Saturday. If you have a daughter currently in Year 5 and you have not contacted the College to arrange her enrolment interview, please contact Kerrie_Dudley@stellamaris.nsw.edu.au as soon as possible.

Message from the P&F - Please Join Us @ Comedy for a CauseDue to an overwhelming response and rave reviews from last year’s comedy night, it’s on again! Comedy for a Cause have put together one of the best line ups ever for us this year and we are hoping to fill the theatre!

Seating is not allocated and the event is open to everyone (18 years+), so bring along your family and friends for what promises to be a great night. Tickets are only $35 each and include light refreshments and tea/coffee. Beer, wine and bubbles are available on the night for $5 per glass (cash only). Purchase tickets via the link on the attached flyer. We look forward to seeing you there!

College Open Night Helpers - Please Help Us @ Open EveningWould you like to give a small amount of time to make a big contribution to your daughter’s school? Are you able to help for an hour at Open Evening? Wednesday 18 March is Stella Open Evening where prospective students and their families visit Stella. You may have done this yourself in the past. You may even remember enjoying the sausage sizzle! The Stella P&F needs parents, carers or extended family to assist with cooking and serving the sausage sizzle to visiting families. This is a great opportunity to represent the Stella community and lend a hand for an hour. It is also a great way to meet other Stella parents and promote our beautiful community to prospective families. Helpers are needed for the following times: 3pm to 4pm – 4 to 6 helpers needed, 4pm to 5pm – 4 helpers needed, 5pm to 6pm – 4 helpers needed, 6pm to 7.30pm – 3 helpers needed. Please email me at coll.d24@gmail.com if you are able to help. Thank you! Colleen Dopper on behalf of the P&F

from the Principal

S T E L L A M A R I S

N E W S L E T T E RTerm 1 Issue 07, 13 March 2020www.stellamaris.nsw.edu.au | administration@stellamaris.nsw.edu.au

Prayer Loving God

During the sacred season of Lent bring me

closer to you.Prepare a place in my home and heart for

silence and solitude so that I may rediscover the grace of a prayerful life.

Help me to fast from those things that

threaten the well-being of body and soul and

remind me of the grace of simplicity.

Enlarge my heart so that I give to those in need and in so doing,

re-discover the grace of gratitude and generosity.

May this season be a grace-filled time to

rekindle my love for and faith in you.

Amen

Elizabeth Carnegie, Principal

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Upcoming Events and Important Information

Diary DatesWed 18 March

(Early Dismissal 1.30pm) Open Evening 4pm-7.30pm

and Harmony Day

Sat 21 March Comedy for a Cause 8pm

Wed 25 - Sat 28 March Addams Family

Mon 30 March - Wed 1 April Year 7 Camp

Thurs 2 - Fri 3 April Year 10 Retreat

Thurs 9 April Holy Thursday End of Term 1

Tues 28 April Students Return Start of Term 2

https://www.trybooking.com/BIJGN

The College is currently interviewing for Year 7 2022.

There are also limited places for Year 7 2021.

To enrol please visit the website, go to the Enrolment’s section and download a Registration Form or ask your current Stella

daughter to collect an Enrolment Pack from the Registrar’s Office.

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Upcoming Events and Important Information

see website for detai ls www.stel lamaris.nsw.edu.au

smcmanly, 52 Eurobin Avenue Manly

O P E N E V E N I N GWednesday 18 March 4.00pm - 7.30pm

Start your Stella story...

Photo PermissionsPlease ensure your contact, medical and photo permission information is accurate.

Note: If the Print Material option is crossed we will not be able to include your daughter in the official College photos or in the yearbook.

Step 1: Click on the pink button to begin. Step 2: Read each option and ensure the box is ticked to grant permission.

Mini-recycling station in the LibraryStella Maris College is a member of the 'Cartridges 4 Planet Ark', Mobile Musters and Battery World programs.

To help you make your home a little greener, you are invited to bring your used printer cartridges, old mobile phones, and used batteries from home, and drop them into our recycling boxes. The boxes are located in the library entrance.

Why is recycling mobile phones important? Mobile phones contain minerals such as gold, cobalt, tungsten, tin, and coltan. Mining for these minerals in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo drives illegal bush meat hunting, destroys crucial chimpanzee and gorilla habitat, and has been the cause of human conflict.

However, 99% of materials can be recovered when mobile devices are recycled.

Thank you Stella families, as of 10 March, 2020; you have recycled 360 batteries, 12 mobile phones and one printer cartridge.

Jocelyn Christensen, Teacher Librarian

Information Centre

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COMEDY FOR A CAUSE SATURDAY 21 MARCHIt’s back again…. Due to an overwhelming response and rave reviews! Comedy for a Cause have put together one of the best line ups of comedians for us this year. Here’s what some attendees said about last year’s show….

This is an 18+ only event and is open to family and friends. Buy your tickets via the link on the flyer. Ticket only $35 and includes complementary nibbles and tea/coffee. Wine and beer available to purchase (cash only) for $5 per glass.

We would love to fill the theatre so please join us, spread the word and support the P&F at this exciting event!

Parents and Friends

comedyforacause.net/SMC(18+ only)

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SportSTELLA MARIS SWIMMING CARINVALThe Stella Swimming Carnival was held at Manly Pool on Wednesday 11 March. The sun was out and the Stella girls were all ready for a great day of fun and swimming!

We had some outstanding swimming performances in the pool, and lots of cheering and house spirit on the pool side. It was great to see everyone dressed up in the theme of Tropical Hawaiian.

Congratulations to all of the students who got involved in the activities. There was great participation all day and the house spirit was outstanding. Congratulations to the girls and teams who won our awards on the day:

BEST DRESSED: Tekara Smith

CHEERING AWARD: Wood

CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS: Tamsyn Curley

AGE CHAMPIONS: 12 years: Andie Milligan 13 years: Elisha Cuthbert 14 years: Sophia Howison 15 years: Tilla Garrett 16 years: Mila McGettigan 17 years: Ella Garrett 18 years: Tamsyn Curley

Congratulations to the WOOD house – the overall House Champions for swimming for 2020!

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SPORT REPORT

Representative Swim Team Congratulations to the Stella students who represented Stella at the IGSSA Swimming Championships at Sydney Olympic Park on Friday 6 March. This is a big carnival and the level of swimming is very high. The Stella team did extremely well, taking out places in a number of heats. Congratulations to the girls who made it to finals in their events: Andie Milligan, Sophia Howison, Scarlett Beaumont, Milla McGettigan, Hayley Economos and Sophie Launay.

Well done to all members of the team: Milenna Abbott, Ava Bartlett, Scarlett Beaumont, Elisha Cuthbert, Bella Dunne, Hayley Economos, Karissa Elboz, Liv Fernie, Charlotte Gallagher, Ashleigh Hill, Dyllan Howison, Sophia Howison, Sahara Jones, Sophie Launay, Emma Mathieson, Mila McGettigan, Andie Milligan, Mischa Morrell, Juliette Nankervis, Ashton Reimer, Laura Townsend, Polly Vaughan, Holly Wickham and Nina Winther.

Congratulations also goes to the students who have been selected into the Stella swim team to swim at the BBSSSA Swimming Championship on Monday 16 March:

Sophia Howison, Tilla Garrett, Tamsyn Curley, Kiera Mironova, Andie Milligan, Ashton Reimer, Annabel Lynch, Sophie Launay, Jessica Hibbert, Anna Curley, Nina Winther, Mila McGettigan, Juliette Nankervis, Charlotte Sole, Mikaeli Turner, Emma Mathieson, Scarlett Beaumont, Kylah Whyte, Ella Garrett, Elisha Cuthbert, Olivia Fernie, Mia Lorello, Grace Shanahan and Hayley Economos.

IGSSA Diving Congratulations to Elissa Mackenzie who represented Stella at the IGSSA diving championships at Sydney Olympic Park on Friday 6 March. Elissa dived extremely well and placed 6th overall in the 13 years 1m springboard event. Well done Elissa!

Water Polo Good luck to Juliette Nankervis, Olivia Fernie and Scarlett Beaumont who are trialling for the NSWCCC water polo team on Monday 16 March.

Ashton and Andie - Year 7

IGSSA Team

Jenny Wickham, Sport Coordinator

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Gail Hickey and Peta Creighton 9976 1819

uniform_books@stellamaris.nsw.edu.au

Canteen and Uniform Shop

CANTEEN 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 Mar Tues 17 Mar Wed 18 Mar Thurs 19 Mar Fri 20 Mar

Jacki ReimerKendall TraviersoAmanda Thomas

Lindie McKay

Cherie BriggsLouise Stedman

Ainsley JohnstoneMajella Brady

Karen CurrieCathy Shanahan

Tracey FowlerNikki Lawson

Lisa ZwartCatherine Griffin

Orla NevilleKatrina Harvey

Kristina Porteous

Ame HeDuncan BarnettEmma Cousins

Shelley AndersonDiana Panuccio

UNIFORM SHOP Opening times During School Terms: 8am – 4.30pm Tues/Wed/Thurs. Entry via Scholastica building gates on Eurobin Ave.

Second Hand Uniforms The Uniform Shop is now accepting winter uniforms. All blazers (with the current crest) and senior skirts are to be recently dry cleaned. Junior skirts are to be washed and ironed.

Selling Winter Uniforms The Uniform Shop is now selling the winter uniform. All Year 7 and 10 need to come for a fitting. All new students who started at Stella from Term 4 2019 will also need a winter uniform. Appointments are not required for Tuesday 17 to Thursday 19 March. Please come between 8:00am – 4:00pm. If you are unable to come with your daughter, we are able to fit her in your absence.

Fittings need to be completed by Thursday 19 March as blazers are being ordered on that day. No late orders are possible.

Uniform Prices

Junior blazer $170 (paid in Term 2 on collection) Senior blazer $205 (paid in Term 2 on collection) Junior skirt $70 Senior skirt $120 White blouse $35 Pink blouse (Years 11 & 12) $35 Black opaque stockings $9 Junior and senior dresses $80 Cream socks $8

Water polo costumes $125 Athletic shorts (for touch football, pilates) $50 Collapsible “Stella” umbrellas $15 Wool and cotton jumpers $72 Basketball singlet and shorts $88 Sport shorts $34 Sport polo $43 Track top $67 Track pants $45

Full Uniform and Stationery Price Lists These are available on the website. Please refer to Enrolments>Our Uniform.

Volunteers Saturday 14 March Margaret Boyd

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Careers

Please click here for more Careers informationJeanette Ferguson, Careers Advisor

NEW STELLA MARIS CAREERS WEBSITEStella Maris College has now provided its students and their parents/caregivers with a ‘School Careers Website’.

You can find it at https://www.stellacareers.com/

It’s a “One Stop Shop” for Career Planning, information, Senior School, Post School Options and much more. Once registered in the Student's Secure Area (please use school email address) under the tab FOR STUDENTS on the main home page of the site.

Years 10 to 12 can currently use it to create and save their resume, write cover letters and develop e-portfolios. Junior students will also be able to explore the site and register to gain access to other features.

Additionally, under the Important Information tab there is a very detailed Calendar of Events (university, defence force and college open days, exchange programs and gap year information sessions), as well as a comprehensive Careers Newsletter, which will eventually replace this section of the regular Stella Maris Newsletter.

Please be encouraged to explore our new site no matter what year you are in or what your hopes for the future after secondary school may be.

The site is also designed with the parent/caregiver in mind, to provide all the information you need about your child’s Career Planning and post school options, as the information is constantly changing in these areas.

Mrs Ferguson, Mrs Clemesha (VET) and Mrs Barbetti are very excited about the benefits of what is on offer at https://www.stellacareers.com/ and are looking forward to assisting the Stella Maris school community in getting the most out of it.

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