Mother's Day Breakfast - RSVP reminder!

A big thank you to the 400+ mums, grandmothers, and special women in our students’ lives who have already RSVP'd for our Mother’s Day Breakfast on Friday 9 May. Just a friendly reminder—RSVPs close tomorrow! If you haven’t yet, please secure your spot using the link below, and don’t forget to book a ticket for your daughter(s) too.

Careers Discovery Morning

On Tuesday 13 May, Stella will host a Careers Discovery Morning for Years 10, 11 and 12 students at the Benedict Campus from 7.15am to 8.30am.

The session aims to connect professionals in their field with students who are making key decisions about their studies and career paths. Sincere thanks to parents and carers who have volunteered as career mentors.

Students wishing to attend are asked to fill out the form using this link to let us know they are coming and to help us match career interest with appropriate mentors.

Career Expo - Save the Date

St Augustine's College extends an invitation to all Years 10, 11 and 12 students (and parents) to attend their Career Expo on Monday 5 May. With over 70 exhibitors in attendance, it promises to be another informative event for students seeking career and pathway guidance.

North Harbour Youth Mass

The next North Harbour Parish Youth Mass is on Sunday 11 May at 5.00pm at St Kieran’s, Manly Vale. It will be followed by dinner at 6.00pm. All families are welcome, and it is a great opportunity for students to socialise with students from surrounding schools. If students are interested in singing in the Mass, they can email Ines Paxton at ines_paxton@stellamaris.nsw.edu.au.

School Photo Days

Our school photo days will be held on the following dates in Term 2:

• Wednesday 4 June (individual and PC group photos)
• Friday 6 June (siblings and absentee/catch-up photos)

Group and portrait photographs can be purchased using the link below. If you prefer to order using an envelope, please visit Student Services, collect an order envelope and hand your payment to the AdvancedLife photographer on school photo day.

Two easy ways to purchase:

• Visa, MasterCard or PayPal
• Cash – have your daughter collect an envelope from Student Services, complete the envelope and return it to the AdvancedLife photographer on photo day

School photography information from AdvancedLife Photographers

• Online orders - do not require an envelope returned to your school
• Sibling Photos - Don’t forget to pre-order your sibling photos online up to 24 hours before photo day. We provide your school with a list of sibling orders right up to the day of photography, so no one misses out. If you miss the online order deadline, you can submit a completed sibling order envelope first thing in the morning of the day of photography, so your school is aware you want the photo taken and can bring your children together in time for it. Sibling photographs only apply to children enrolled at your school. Please note not all schools offer sibling photos
• Late fees - a late fee will be applied to each package purchased after photo day due to the additional cost of producing these packages separately
• Package delivery - School photographs will be returned approximately 6 weeks after the day of photography. Please note this delivery timeframe is dependent on proofing and additional photography days at your school.
• Previous Years’ photos - Past years’ photographs are available to order under the “previous years or group photo” tabs at your school’s advancedorder site when you click the school link below. You can also order past packages, portrait images and gifts from your child’s unique, individual and secure advancedyou image archive site using the unique 9 digit image code found on packages you have ordered in the past

AdvancedLife offers a 100% money back guarantee on products to ensure peace of mind. If you have any questions, comments or feedback relating to your AdvancedLife experience, please contact them at: www.advancedlife.com.au/contact

Northern Beaches Environmental Art and Design Prize

The annual Northern Beaches Environmental Art and Design Prize is coming up!

This prestigious award showcases thought provoking works by artists and designers from across Australia, bringing together a community of creatives to highlight our environmental concerns and hopes across the nation.

The works selected present fresh perspectives on our global climate crisis and sustainable life on earth. They will be on show in an outstanding exhibition of art and design from 1 August – 14 September at Manly Art Gallery & Museum, Curl Curl Creative Space and Mona Vale Creative Space Gallery.

If any of our students are interested in entering, submissions are open now until 19 May.

Please see our Art Assistant, Clare for details.

Duke of Edinburgh Meetings in Term 2

Please note the following meetings for students participating in Duke of Edinburgh programs this year. Students have been informed.

Beach2Beach Fun Run

It's that time of the year again...

Each year the students and staff of the Duke of Edinburgh program are involved in the iconic Beach2Beach Fun Run event to raise funds for, 'Happy Days' (a Mike Pawley charity, supporting impoverished Cambodian students and families).

Please tell your family and friends to join the Stella Maris College team to help us enter the largest school team in 2025 (prize money donated to 'Happy Days').

Date: Sunday 24 August

Distance:

• 3km (Mona Vale - Newport Beach)
• 6km (Warriewood - Newport Beach) N.B. Duke of Edinburgh students will enter the 6km event
• Half Marathon (new in 2025) and 14km (Dee Why - Newport Beach)

To register for the 'Stella Maris College' team click here (Super Early Bird registrations are on now. Register before sold out!).

Alternatively, you could make a tax-deductible donation directly to 'Happy Days' by clicking here.

Thank you, in advance, for your involvement and support of this Duke of Edinburgh initiative.

Parent Webinar

Details of a parent webinar: The Complexity of School Refusal can be found via the link below. Gain a greater understanding and explore support options to help 10 to 16 year olds navigate school attendance challenges.