Dear Stella Community,
I hope the start to the year has been a positive one for all the staff and students at Stella Maris.
On behalf of all the staff at Mater Dei I wanted to provide an update on how the funds that Stella Maris so thoughtfully raised and donated to Mater Dei have been implemented.
The funds went towards purchasing two Buddy Benches, which were set up over the school holidays in preparation for the beginning of the school year.
The first two weeks with the students in the playground have seen much curiosity and conversation about these new additions to the playground, and the important message behind them.
The students are learning the Buddy Benches provide a safe place to sit when feeling lonely, and a friend will come to check on them. The aim is to promote kindness, empathy and assist students to build friendships and lesson loneliness.
Thank you once again for your compassion and generosity, which our students benefit greatly from.
Wishing you all the very best for the term ahead.
Sarah Ryan
Director of Development, Mater Dei
