Stella Newsletter

Information re Stella Day, Shrek and School Photos

It's show time!

By this time next week, our talented cast and crew will have delivered two wonderful shows of Shrek the Musical to audiences in the Star of the Sea Theatre. We are so proud of the commitment they have shown to bring us this incredible production. Don't miss out!

Thank you to our supporters

We are extremely grateful for the generous support from the sponsors of Shrek the Musical. In particular, we would like to thank our platinum sponsors, Kane and MostynCopper, who are also our key partners on the new Creative Arts Centre. Additional thanks go to ASI Solutions, JDH Architects, Supercare Property Services, and the Stella P&F for their support.

Stella Day Reminders...

Stella Day is tomorrow!

Stella Day is a whole school celebration where we celebrate the Mission work of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan. We do this by commemorating our Benedictine Values and raising money for the Indigenous community in Santa Teresa and Kiribati.

  • This year's theme is Disney+ (inspiration for dress up taken from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic).
  • Cash should be brought in on the day for food trucks, sausage sizzle, and for activities. Coins and small notes only, please.
  • Your $10 donation through Consent2Go is due.
  • Don't forget your donated goodies:
  1. Years 7 and 8 - Baked goods
  2. Years 9 and 10 - Individually wrapped chocolates or lollies
  3. Years 11 and 12 - Cans of soft drink

Day Runsheet:

8:40-8:50 am PC - In PC rooms as normal

P1 & P2 - Mass (walking to and from St. Mary's Manly)

RECESS - as normal

P3 - Assembly (on the deck)

P4 + LUNCH - Stella Day activities

P5 - Lip Sync Battle and Awards

3:10 - 3:20 pm - Pack up, clean up and roll call in PC

Thank you for your continued support in making Stella Day 2024 one to remember.

School Photo Days - next Wednesday!

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)

Please ensure your Stella student/s is following uniform guidelines.

  • Full winter uniform with blazer: please ensure skirts are at correct length, blazers are crease free with all buttons on and correct black school shoes.
  • Hair tied back, natural colour and any accessories to be white or green
  • No obvious makeup or accessories
  • Correct jewellery – small cross on a simple chain, one pair of sleepers or studs, other piercings to have a spacer.

The students will be sent the Photo Day schedule early next week.

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

2025 Term Dates

To assist in holiday planning, please note the 2025 term dates:

Term 1

Thursday 30 January

Friday 11 April

Term 2

Tuesday 29 April

Friday 27 June

Term 3

Tuesday 22 July

Friday 26 September

Term 4

Tuesday 14 October

Tuesday 2 December