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From the Principal
Welcome to Term 4!
At the Table – Our Staff Spirituality Day
We began the term as a staff community with our annual Staff Spirituality Day, thoughtfully led by our Dean of Mission and Identity, Mrs Anna Nasr, alongside Fran Vella from Good Samaritan Education and our special guest, Sr Patty Fawkner.
Our theme, "At the Table," invited us to delve more deeply into our College's 2026 theme of Hospitality, exploring what it truly means to welcome others, create a sense of belonging and recognise the dignity of every person.
Through reflection, conversation and the wisdom shared by Sr Patty, we were challenged to consider hospitality as something far greater than a warm welcome. True hospitality calls us to be attentive to others, to listen with open hearts, to make room for those who may feel excluded and to recognise that our everyday interactions can make a profound difference in the lives of others.
The image of the table was particularly powerful. A table is a place where stories are shared, relationships are strengthened and everyone should feel they have a place. It reminded us that, as educators in the Good Samaritan Benedictine tradition, we are called not simply to invite others to the table, but to ensure they experience genuine belonging when they arrive.
It was a meaningful way to begin our final term, grounding us once again in the values that shape our College community and reminding us that hospitality is not simply something we offer, but something we live through our words, actions and relationships each day.
Wishing Our Year 12 Students Every Success
As our Year 12 students undertake their Higher School Certificate examinations, I extend my warmest wishes to each of them and their families.
The HSC represents the culmination of years of learning, perseverance and personal growth. Our students have worked incredibly hard to reach this point, and I hope they approach their examinations with confidence, calm and a genuine belief in their abilities.
While the HSC is an important milestone, it is also worth remembering that examination results do not define a young person's worth, potential or future. What matters is that each student can look back knowing she approached this challenge with commitment, integrity and a determination to do her best.
To our Year 12 families, thank you for the encouragement, patience and reassurance you continue to provide during this significant time. Your support is invaluable, particularly as the girls navigate the demands and emotions of their final examinations.
As a College community, we hold our Class of 2026 in our thoughts and prayers and look forward to celebrating all that lies ahead for these remarkable young women.
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Performing Arts News
HSC Nominations!
Fig Day Out 2026
Our Semester 2 showcase of live Music, ‘Fig Day Out’ returns on Wednesday 25 November. The festival style evening takes place outside under the fig trees with catering and a bar. Performers will be notified via email to audition which will take place early in Term 4.
Ashlee
Ava
Gabi
Gracie
Madi
Maya
Sari
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Sports News
Welcome to Sport at Stella!
NSWCCC Touch
Congratulations to Ellie F (Year 10) who represented NSWCCC at the National Youth Championships at Coffs Harbour in the holidays. Ellie’s team had a great tournament, making it all the way to the semi finals, were they lost a close game to Queensland. Ellie played well over the three days, backing up after competing at the NSW All Schools Athletics Championships. Ellie was one of the team's top try scorers and has now been selected into the NSW Emerging Blues Touch Football Program. Congratulations, Ellie!
Rugby
Congratulations to some of our Year 11 Rugby stars who have been honoured with high representative selection in recent weeks.
Matisse F was recently selected into the U19 NextGen Rugby 15s squad, playing and winning against WA and Qld.
Lara M has been selected into the U16 NSW Rugby 7s squad.
Congratulations to both Lara and Matisse on this amazing achievement!
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Uniform Shop News
Welcome to the Stella Uniform Shop
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 and senior dresses are now available online. Year 9 will need to buy the senior dress before November for Year 10, 2027.
In Term 4 until November 10, purchases can only be made in the Uniform Shop at Recess and Lunch. Online orders can be collected all day.
The Uniform Shop will close for the year on Wednesday 25 November for stocktake. All online orders are to be collected by then.
Online Uniform Orders
The Online Store can also be found on the Stella app by following “Links”.
2026 Pricelist
Second Hand Uniforms
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P&F News
Thrift & Thrive Fast Approaching
Stella Thrift & Thrive Market Day - Saturday 7 November
Next Uniform Drop-off
Our next drop-off is:
- Friday 16 October
- 8.30 am–11.30 am
- Room G103
- Best entrance via Eurobin Ave (Library end)
Bring clean, good-quality Stella uniforms, uniform items, and selected school curriculum items to donate or resell for credit. The final two dates for uniform deposits are:
- Friday 23 October
- Friday 30 October
Grab your free tickets for Market Day
Stella Thrift & Thrive Market Day is on:
- Saturday 7 November
- 10 am–2 pm
- Stella Maris College
Come along to shop pre-loved Stella uniforms, browse student Thrift Racks, enjoy food, coffee and entertainment.
Free tickets are available now:
https://events.humanitix.com/stella-thrift-and-thrive-market-day
We need volunteers
We’re looking for volunteers to help on Market Day with set-up, stalls, general support and pack-down.
If you can spare some time, please sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4CADA823A5FA7-65940175-thrift
Stella Ladies Long Lunch 2026
We're officially SOLD OUT!
A huge thank you to everyone who has booked for the Stella Ladies Long Lunch. We can’t wait to see you at Teddy Larkins on Friday 23 October.
If you missed out, please join the waitlist. If any tickets become available, we’ll release them to the waitlist first.
Don’t forget to update your ticket order with any dietary preferences by clicking the Manage Order button in your order confirmation email.
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From the Principal
Welcome to Term 4!
At the Table – Our Staff Spirituality Day
We began the term as a staff community with our annual Staff Spirituality Day, thoughtfully led by our Dean of Mission and Identity, Mrs Anna Nasr, alongside Fran Vella from Good Samaritan Education and our special guest, Sr Patty Fawkner.
Our theme, "At the Table," invited us to delve more deeply into our College's 2026 theme of Hospitality, exploring what it truly means to welcome others, create a sense of belonging and recognise the dignity of every person.
Through reflection, conversation and the wisdom shared by Sr Patty, we were challenged to consider hospitality as something far greater than a warm welcome. True hospitality calls us to be attentive to others, to listen with open hearts, to make room for those who may feel excluded and to recognise that our everyday interactions can make a profound difference in the lives of others.
The image of the table was particularly powerful. A table is a place where stories are shared, relationships are strengthened and everyone should feel they have a place. It reminded us that, as educators in the Good Samaritan Benedictine tradition, we are called not simply to invite others to the table, but to ensure they experience genuine belonging when they arrive.
It was a meaningful way to begin our final term, grounding us once again in the values that shape our College community and reminding us that hospitality is not simply something we offer, but something we live through our words, actions and relationships each day.
Wishing Our Year 12 Students Every Success
As our Year 12 students undertake their Higher School Certificate examinations, I extend my warmest wishes to each of them and their families.
The HSC represents the culmination of years of learning, perseverance and personal growth. Our students have worked incredibly hard to reach this point, and I hope they approach their examinations with confidence, calm and a genuine belief in their abilities.
While the HSC is an important milestone, it is also worth remembering that examination results do not define a young person's worth, potential or future. What matters is that each student can look back knowing she approached this challenge with commitment, integrity and a determination to do her best.
To our Year 12 families, thank you for the encouragement, patience and reassurance you continue to provide during this significant time. Your support is invaluable, particularly as the girls navigate the demands and emotions of their final examinations.
As a College community, we hold our Class of 2026 in our thoughts and prayers and look forward to celebrating all that lies ahead for these remarkable young women.
Performing Arts News
HSC Nominations!
Fig Day Out 2026
Our Semester 2 showcase of live Music, ‘Fig Day Out’ returns on Wednesday 25 November. The festival style evening takes place outside under the fig trees with catering and a bar. Performers will be notified via email to audition which will take place early in Term 4.
Ashlee
Ava
Gabi
Gracie
Madi
Maya
Sari
Sports News
Welcome to Sport at Stella!
NSWCCC Touch
Congratulations to Ellie F (Year 10) who represented NSWCCC at the National Youth Championships at Coffs Harbour in the holidays. Ellie’s team had a great tournament, making it all the way to the semi finals, were they lost a close game to Queensland. Ellie played well over the three days, backing up after competing at the NSW All Schools Athletics Championships. Ellie was one of the team's top try scorers and has now been selected into the NSW Emerging Blues Touch Football Program. Congratulations, Ellie!
Rugby
Congratulations to some of our Year 11 Rugby stars who have been honoured with high representative selection in recent weeks.
Matisse F was recently selected into the U19 NextGen Rugby 15s squad, playing and winning against WA and Qld.
Lara M has been selected into the U16 NSW Rugby 7s squad.
Congratulations to both Lara and Matisse on this amazing achievement!
Uniform Shop News
Welcome to the Stella Uniform Shop
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 and senior dresses are now available online. Year 9 will need to buy the senior dress before November for Year 10, 2027.
In Term 4 until November 10, purchases can only be made in the Uniform Shop at Recess and Lunch. Online orders can be collected all day.
The Uniform Shop will close for the year on Wednesday 25 November for stocktake. All online orders are to be collected by then.
Online Uniform Orders
The Online Store can also be found on the Stella app by following “Links”.
2026 Pricelist
Second Hand Uniforms
P&F News
Thrift & Thrive Fast Approaching
Stella Thrift & Thrive Market Day - Saturday 7 November
Next Uniform Drop-off
Our next drop-off is:
- Friday 16 October
- 8.30 am–11.30 am
- Room G103
- Best entrance via Eurobin Ave (Library end)
Bring clean, good-quality Stella uniforms, uniform items, and selected school curriculum items to donate or resell for credit. The final two dates for uniform deposits are:
- Friday 23 October
- Friday 30 October
Grab your free tickets for Market Day
Stella Thrift & Thrive Market Day is on:
- Saturday 7 November
- 10 am–2 pm
- Stella Maris College
Come along to shop pre-loved Stella uniforms, browse student Thrift Racks, enjoy food, coffee and entertainment.
Free tickets are available now:
https://events.humanitix.com/stella-thrift-and-thrive-market-day
We need volunteers
We’re looking for volunteers to help on Market Day with set-up, stalls, general support and pack-down.
If you can spare some time, please sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4CADA823A5FA7-65940175-thrift
Stella Ladies Long Lunch 2026
We're officially SOLD OUT!
A huge thank you to everyone who has booked for the Stella Ladies Long Lunch. We can’t wait to see you at Teddy Larkins on Friday 23 October.
If you missed out, please join the waitlist. If any tickets become available, we’ll release them to the waitlist first.
Don’t forget to update your ticket order with any dietary preferences by clicking the Manage Order button in your order confirmation email.
Canteen News
Thank you to next fortnight's volunteers!
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