You made it halfway through the year, and I'm sure we are all looking forward to a break!

Here are the Terms 3 events:

• P&F General Meeting Thursday 8 August – confirmed
• Friday 23 August - Trivia Night – 85% sold out
• Luna Park Family event – Saturday 14 September – tickets will be on sale soon!
• Stella Ladies (Mums) Long Lunch - Friday 20 September – watch out for more details at the start of Term 3

Call out for help: Raffle & Silent Auction Donations for Trivia (23 August) and Father’s Day Breakfast (30 August)

Can you help? We're seeking prizes for our Term 3 Raffles and Silent Auction. Proceeds will support the 2025 Welcome events and a mental health charity. Please fill out the form below to help us promote and acknowledge your donation. Prizes will be split across both events. Thank you! 🙏

Help Us Choose: Nominate a Mental Health Charity for Our Father’s Day Breakfast Fundraiser!

As part of our upcoming Father’s Day Breakfast at Stella, where we hold a fundraising raffle, we are excited to announce that 50% of the funds raised will be donated to a deserving mental health charity this year. We believe in the power of our community and want to hear from you!

Do you know of a mental health charity that makes a significant impact? Is there a local organisation close to your heart that would benefit from our support? We are looking for your suggestions to help us decide where our donations can make the most tremendous difference.

How to Submit Your Suggestions: Fill out our quick and easy suggestion form below.

Please include the following in your submission:

• Name of the charity
• A brief description of their work and mission
• Why do you believe this charity deserves our support

Deadline for submissions: Friday 2 August

Please mark your calendars for our Father’s Day Breakfast at Stella in Term 3 on Friday 30 August. The remaining 50% of the funds will go towards the welcome events at the start of 2025.

We look forward to hearing your ideas and working together to support a cause that matters to our community.

P&F General Meeting - Thursday 8 August

Are you interested in the P&F and want to get more involved? The next Stella P&F General meeting will occur on Thursday 8 August. We would love to see you there, starting at 7:30pm. Watch out for more details at the start of next term. If you want to be kept informed, drop us a note at pandf@stellamaris.nsw.edu.au, and we'll add you to the list.

All of School Trivia Night – 85% of Tickets already sold!

Take advantage of the Event of the Year!

We are so excited! We took the risk of increasing the venue size, and you have responded. Over 85% of tickets have already sold, so don’t delay—secure your spot now!

• Date: Friday 23 August
• Time: 7:00pm
• Venue: Manly Leagues Club

Ticket Pricing:

• Individual Tickets: $60 each
• Table of 8: $480 (Grab a group of friends for a fun-filled night!)

Do you have an idea for a theme? Last year, we did colour, and you all grabbed it and took it to the extreme. What do you think? If you have any ideas for a theme, please let us know at pandf@stellamaris.nsw.edu.au

Luna Park Family Event: date confirmed - Saturday 14 September

We have over 100 confirmed for the new date, Saturday 14 September. We will be at the end of winter sports and before the start of spring. It’s not too late to express your interest and let us know if you can attend via the form below.

Tickets will go on sale at the start of next term. Prices are confirmed at $42 for adults and over 14s, and $32 for under 14s. The whole family is welcome!

Finally, the Stella Maris P&F wish you all a safe and happy term break!