Shrek Tickets Selling Fast

With just under three weeks before our fabulous cast present Shrek the Musical, now is the time to grab your tickets to get the best possible seats. Our students and staff have been working incredibly hard to bring you this joyful, colourful and engaging production that leans into the humanity in all of us and celebrates our differences. Please show them your support.

Honorary Shrek Cast Members

On Tuesday, 30 incoming Year 6 students from our surrounding primary schools had the amazing opportunity to be part of an open rehearsal for Shrek the Musical. Our cast warmly welcomed our "honorary cast members" into the rehearsal rooms, showed them a sneak peek of the show and they even got them up and taught a dance thanks to our cast and choreographer, Lily T. After a 90 minute open rehearsal with the cast, the girls were presented a gift certifying them as "honorary cast members". They are looking forward to coming to the show in a few weeks and seeing the final product on stage and under lights!

School Photo Days

Stella's school photography days are coming up soon.

• Wednesday 5 June – Main photo day (PC group and individual)
• Tuesday 18 June – Siblings and Absentees (those away on main photo day)

Advanced Life are once again taking our school photos. Please follow the instructions below to order your photos.

Portrait and PC group photos – Wednesday 5 June

These can be purchased by following the link below. Once the link is opened, you will need the following online code: KY8 HAC 97W

If you prefer to order using an envelope (cash only), ask your Stella student to visit Student Services to collect an order envelope and hand your envelope and cash payment to the photographer on school photo day.

Sibling Photos – Tuesday 18 June

Sibling photos can be ordered online - use the same link and code as above – up to 24 hours prior to photo day. If you miss the online order deadline, or prefer to use envelope and pay cash, you can submit a completed sibling order envelope (have your Stella student collect a ‘Sibling envelope’ from Student Services prior to the day or on Sibling photo day.

Other important school photography information from Advanced Life:

• Online orders - do not require an envelope returned to your school.
• 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 six 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 including sports, co-curricular and representative groups are also available to order under the “previous years or group photo” tabs at your school’s advancedorder site when you click on the “Order School Photos Here” button above. 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 nine digit image code found on packages you have ordered in the past
• advancedlife would like to express our appreciation to Stella Maris College for placing their trust in us. Please remember we offer a 100% money back guarantee on our products to ensure your peace of mind. We would also love to receive your feedback or resolve any issues you may experience as fast as possible, to ensure your satisfaction. If you have any questions, comments or feedback relating to your advancedlife experience please contact us at: www.advancedlife.com.au/contact

Year 10 Retreat

On May 9 and 10, Year 10 students embarked on an unforgettable journey to The Collaroy Centre for their annual retreat, themed around challenge and choice. Amidst the serene backdrop of nature, students embraced a plethora of activities designed to foster teamwork, resilience, and self-reflection. From conquering team challenges to engaging in moments of meditation and deep contemplation, each activity served as a catalyst for personal growth and camaraderie. Liturgies offered moments of spiritual connection, while the rhythmic beats of the bush dance filled the air with joy and energy. Amidst laughter and shared experiences, students toasted to change, envisioning a future filled with possibility and promise. As the retreat drew to a close, friendships were solidified, perspectives were broadened, and hearts were filled with gratitude for the invaluable memories created during this transformative journey.

Mother's Day Breakfast

We shared your disappointment in cancelling our Mother's Day Breakfast last Friday. To make it up to our Year 12 mums/carers who missed their last Stella Mother's Day Breakfast, we are looking at the calendar for a date to recreate this special time with your daughters. Stay tuned for further details.