Stella Newsletter

What's ahead in Term 1?

Clare Cahill

P&F President

Welcome to Term 1 of 2025, on behalf of the P&F!

We’re excited to kick off the year with some fantastic events.

Upcoming P&F Events for Term 1

Stella Sunset Social: Thursday 20 February - Welcome to (Back to) School

Join us at the Stella Sunset Social to kick off the new school year, meet our Year 7 parents and carers, and welcome our new principal, Sharyn Quirk. This lovely evening, from 6:30 to 8:30pm in the school courtyard, offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with our new parents and carers while engaging with our wider community. This event follows the welcome for Year 7 parents and carers with their daughter's Pastoral Care teachers (from 5.30pm - 6.30pm).

Tickets are now available for $29, which includes drinks, snacks, and entertainment. $2 from each ticket will be donated to the Good Sams Foundation.


🔗 Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/stella-sunset-social-2025

💡 We could use your help to manage this event! If you're keen to volunteer, please sign up here:
🔗 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4CADA823A5FA7-54663524-stella

Year 7 Social at Freshwater Brewery: Thursday 20 March

Join us for a unique social event exclusively for Year 7 parents and carers at Freshwater Brewery in Brookvale on Thursday 20 March. Hosted by your Year 7 WhatsApp admin and P&F Exec, this casual and enjoyable evening will be held on Thursday 20 March.

Tickets are $19 and include your first drink and nibbles.

🔗 Get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/year-7-parent-and-carer-mixer

Stella Fellas Barefoot Bowling – Sunday 30 March, at Manly Bowling Club

You're warmly invited to join the Stella Fellas for an afternoon of Barefoot Bowls on Sunday 30 March 2025, at the Manly Bowling Club (59 Raglan Street, Manly, NSW 2095), just a short stroll from Manly Beach.

Look forward to some friendly competition and a chance to connect with other dads and male carers. This includes thorough instruction and all the necessary gear to guarantee a fantastic bowling time.

🎳 Tickets are on sale now for $29
🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/stella-fellas-barefoot-bowling

Help Needed - Open Evening BBQ – Wednesday 19 March

On Wednesday 19 March the school will host its Open Evening for prospective students from 4.00pm - 7.30pm. The P&F will operate the BBQ to support the school, and we need volunteers to help set up, cook, and serve about 500 sausages within three hours.

If you can spare an hour or two, we’ll need around 20 volunteers to cover one-hour shifts from 3.00pm to 8.00pm.

🔗 Sign up by Friday 11 March: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4CADA823A5FA7-54503467-stella

Key P&F Dates for 2025: Mark Your Calendars!

Term 1

Stella Sunset Social - Welcome EventFeb 20Tickets: $29
🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/stella-sunset-social-2025

Year 7, 2025 Parent Mixer at Freshwater BreweryMarch 20Tickets: $19
🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/year-7-parent-and-carer-mixer

P&F General MeetingThursday 3 April, 7.30pm
🔗 Sign up to stay informed: https://events.humanitix.com/stella-maris-p-and-f-general-meeting

Stella Fellas Barefoot BowlingMarch 30, 3.00 - 5.00pmTickets: $29
🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/stella-fellas-barefoot-bowling

We can't wait to see you at these fantastic events! Your support and involvement strengthen our school community.