Year 7 2029 - Enrolment Applications - now open!

All prospective students (including siblings of current students at Stella) are required to participate in the enrolment process with the submission of an enrolment application and a family interview. Please note the following important dates for Year 7 2029 (current Year 4 students):

• Enrolment applications opened: Monday 15 June 2026
• Enrolment applications close: Friday 24 July 2026
• Enrolment interviews: 5-10 September 2026

The first step in the enrolment process is to complete the Enrolment Registration form via the link below:

If unsure whether you have already completed the form, please contact the Registrar at registrar@stellamaris.nsw.edu.au

We look forward to welcoming our Class of 2034!

Good Samaritan Education Celebrates 15 Years

Celebrating 15 years, Good Samaritan Education (GSE) continues the educational ministry of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan, serving ten incorporated schools across Australia. Our schools work together to ensure an educational culture where all are safe, valued and welcomed, especially those who have been excluded or are vulnerable.

Shaped by our Philosophy of Education, we strive to develop grounded, hope‑filled young people who listen deeply and treat their neighbour and the Earth with justice, love and the compassion of Christ.

We celebrate the communities, relationships and shared mission that continue to shape our story.

We share an understanding that the universe is graced and all creation is inherently dignified and worthy of reverence, and we hear both the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor. GSE fosters learning communities that grow in wisdom, challenge exclusion, and stand humbly in solidarity with those on the margins, impelled by the parable of the Good Samaritan and guided by the Rule of Benedict.

English News

The Bell Shakespeare Players Perform for Year 10

Recently, Year 10 students had the privilege of watching a Bell Shakespeare performance of Macbeth. The experience was incredibly entertaining and engaging. Right away, the actors were in character, interacting with the audience, and bringing students and teachers on stage to participate. They were extremely talented; aptly explaining the play, building our knowledge of the techniques and meanings present which will ultimately support us during the next essay task on Macbeth. As students, we often find it hard to see Shakespeare's themes in a contemporary light, however, they managed to bring the themes of manipulation and the disruption of moral order to life in an inclusive manner.

Their performance felt alive.

We are very grateful for this opportunity and would like to thank both the teachers involved in organising this and the actors who created such a memorable experience.

Erin R, Jessica P - Year 10

Entertainment News

Earlier this week, Zoe A and I had the pleasure of accepting a special invitation from the Sydney Recital Hall, an opportunity that offered a rare behind‑the‑scenes look at one of Australia’s premier performance venues.

During our visit, we met with the Hall’s in‑house technical team and explored the flexibility of the space. From observing a masterclass and rehearsal with the Brandenburg Orchestra to learning how the venue transforms for contemporary artists such as Kate Miller-Heidke and Jessica Mauboy, the experience showcased the breadth of performances the Hall supports.

These industry connections are invaluable for our students, and we are deeply grateful to the Sydney Recital Hall team, particularly Tim, Stuart, and Matt, for their generosity, time, and willingness to share their expertise.

This opportunity was made possible through Zoe’s recent achievement as regional VET Student of the Year, ahead of her participation in the upcoming state awards in August. As part of her industry integration, Zoe gained firsthand insight into the pathways available to students pursuing careers in entertainment and live production.

Zoe reflected on the experience, sharing:

“I greatly enjoyed being taken backstage at the Sydney Recital Hall and getting to experience what it is like being backstage and interacting with various workers in their respective positions. This experience has overall broadened my understanding of what it is like to work in the entertainment industry.”

I would like to thank Tim, Stewart, and Matt for the time they spent explaining their roles and how the Hall operates.”

Below are some photos from our visit, capturing Zoe’s experience exploring the industry from the inside out. This excursion highlights the powerful connection between classroom learning and real‑world pathways, and the exciting futures our students are preparing to step into.

Mitchell Smith
Teacher of Entertainment

NSWCCC Cross Country

The NSWCCC Cross Country Championships were held on Wednesday 24 June at the International Equestrian Centre. Stella had 11 students representing CGSSSA at this event: Lucy T, Ellie O, Hanna G, Sarah C, Bella R, Emily C, Piper B, Amelia M, April U, Zaylee Z and Mila C.

All Stella students had a great day and recorded outstanding results against some of the toughest competition in NSW! It was great to see so many of the Stella girls come home with medals! Only 21 individual medals were awarded to NSWCCC female students on the day and Stella amazingly won four of these:

Lucy T: 🥈12 year girls

Sarah C: 🥉13 year girls

Bella R: 🥉14 year girls

Amelia M: 🥇15 year girls

Special mention also to the students who won gold in the team event:

April U and Zaylee Z (16 year girls), Amelia M (15 year girls), Sarah C (13 year girls).

These results reflect the incredible talent and hard work of the students. Congratulations to all students who competed on their excellent results. Best of luck to Lucy, Sarah, Bella and Amelia who will now race at the NSW All Schools event in Term 3.

Football

It has been a busy, but very successful few weeks for Stella Football.

NSW All Schools

Congratulations to Charlotte C and Camille C who recently represented NSWCCC at the NSW All Schools Football Championships. Both Stella students had an outstanding tournament and gained valuable experience playing against the Open NSWCIS and NSWCHS teams. Well done to Charlotte who was selected in the NSW All Schools team following the tournament. She will now play at the School Sport Australia Football Championships in Melbourne in Term 3.

Congratulations Charlotte!

NSWCCC Knockout

Our junior representative soccer team played in their qualifiying round of the NSWCCC knockout tournament against Mater Maria on Monday 22 June. Stella had a good win and will now progress to the quarter finals. They will play either Wagga or Canberra in early Term 3!

Bill Turner

The Stella Bill Turner team continues to move through the knockout rounds in fantastic form! It was a tough, but exciting game in round 4 against Brigidine. With the scores locked at 0-0 at full time, the game went into extra time. However, Stella dominated the extra time and scored a great goal to win the game 1 – 0.

They now move into the final 32 teams of the national competition. They will play William Clarke College in week one of Term 3. Good luck team!

CGSSSA Futsal

Congratulations to the Stella teams who played at the CGSSSA Futsal Championships at Camellia Indoor Sports Centre on Friday 19 June. Stella had junior and open teams playing at this event.

Both teams went through the day undefeated, winning against strong teams from schools such as Monte, Santa Sabina, St Scholastica and Loreto Kirribilli. Both teams made it all the way to the grand finals, where they played against Mount Saint Benedict in both divisions. The Stella teams played very well, but both were unlucky to lose by one goal (the open team lost in extra time). Well done to both teams on winning the silver medal on the day!

NSW All Schools Rugby 7s

Good luck to our representative rugby players, Matisse F, Lara M and Mya B who will play at the NSW All Schools Rugby 7s on Thursday 25 June. Matisse will be representing the NSWCCC 18s team, Lara in the NSWCCC 16s team, and Mya in the NSW Barbarians 18s team. Well done on your selection to play at such a high level!

NSW All Schools Rugby League

Good luck to Lara M who is representing NSWCCC at the NSW All Schools U16 rugby league championships next week! Lara has had a great year in Rugby League, achieving high representative levels in the NSW Schools pathway and with the Lisa Fiaola Cup Central Coast Roosters teams. Good luck Lara!

Basketball

Well done to all of the Stella Basketball teams who have had a great season of the Manly Warringah Basketball competition. Best of luck to the Year 9 team and Year 12 team who will be playing in the grand finals this week!

Congratulations to Zoey H who recently represented Manly Warringah at the National Junior Championships in Victoria. Zoey’s team won the silver medal – an amazing achievement!

Water Polo

Congratulations to the Stella water polo teams who have completed an enjoyable and successful season of the Pymble Ladies College invitational water polo competition. Stella had a team make the grand final in every division, and were successful in winning the gold in the Year 7 and the Intermediate (Year 8/9) divisions! Well done to all players on an outstanding season!

Netball

The Stella netball season has come to an end, with grand finals and play offs of the Peninsula Cup competition taking place this week. All 11 Stella teams had a great season, and we had terrific results across the board. Congratulations to our Year 7 Red team, who won the Year 7 division 1 competition, with a great win against St Paul's! Congratulations to Stella Green, who were runners up in the Year 7 division 2 competition, with a close loss to St Luke’s.

Well done to all players on a fantastic season!

Snow Sports

Good luck to our Year 12 students, Bridey C and Archie H who will be competing at the Northern NSW Interschools Snow Sports competition in Thredbo in the holidays.

The Addams Family young@part Musical - coming in Term 3!

Our talented students have been rehearsing their hearts out for Stella’s 2026 musical, The Addams Family young@part and the excitement is building. With four spectacular performances running from August 26 to August 29, this year’s production is set to be one you’ll be talking about long after the final curtain falls.

Tickets will be released on July 23.

Seats will go fast, and you won’t want to miss your chance to experience the magic, the music, and the unforgettable talent on stage.

Open Drama Classes

Year 7 and Year 8/9 Drama Ensemble students had a fantastic end to their first semester, welcoming parents and family members to open classes on June 16 and 18. Led by Drama Tutor, Paul Caesar, students demonstrated the stage craft, theatre skills, and performances they have been developing throughout the semester. Looking ahead, students will be working with Jonathan Nicola as they move into Semester 2, we look forward to seeing what they create next!

Pittwater Instrumental Band Festival (Jazz Band)

Thank you to all the Jazz Band students who played marvellously last Sunday week at the Pittwater Instrumental Band Festival. It was an exciting performance at Harbord Public School. We were also privileged to hear a number of other local secondary school jazz bands. We would like thank the parents who came down to support their daughters and congratulate the students for their wonderful musicianship.

Showcase of Music

The Showcase of Music held on Wednesday 17 June was an amazing night. The talent of every single student was jaw dropping and inspiring. Genres and repertoire ranging from musical theatre, rock, R&B to pop had the audience in complete awe the whole show. A huge congratulations to all the performers involved.

By Amelie R

A Celebration of Dance

Our Winter Series hosted three sold out shows over two nights of ‘A Celebration of Dance. The vibrant program showcased the immense talent and versatility of our students, featuring beautifully executed routines across a diverse range of styles including Hip-hop, Lyrical, and Jazz. While the evenings were filled with joy and fun, they also marked a poignant and nostalgic milestone for our graduating seniors who took to the stage for their final school performance. A special heartfelt shoutout goes to our dedicated Year 12 dance girls, Madi W, Sari N, Gracie H, Gabi W, Ava R, Ashlee G, Heidi M, Keeley D alongside Performing Arts Prefect, Lily T and College Vice-Captain, Maya M.

by Madison W

Drama HSC Showcase

The Year 12 Drama Class will be showcasing their HSC Performances on Friday 24 July from 5.00pm in The Star of the Sea Theatre. This will no doubt be an amazing evening celebrating the works of a talented class.

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

The Uniform Shop will not open during the July holidays and will reopen on Tuesday 21 July.

Orders placed during the holidays can be collected when the girls return next term.

Parents/carers of Year 7 students studying Art next term who have not yet ordered Art Packs are kindly asked to order and collect by week 1 of next term.

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

Term 2/3

2026 Term Dates

2027 Term Dates

Week commencing Monday 20 July

Week commencing Monday 27 July