Teenagers Amaze Me

I am amazed at the accomplishments of our teen participants at the Paris Games. Olympic gold medallist, skateboarder Arisa Trew aged 14 years, is the youngest member of the Paris Australian contingent. Chloe Covell, 14, and Ruby Trew, 15, were also in Team Australia for 2024.

The youngest ever Australian Olympian was rower Ian Johnston, who at 13 years and 75 days old competed in the men’s coxed pairs rowing in Rome (1960) with Paul Guest and Walter Howell. Johnston was the coxswain, and the team finished fourth in their heats, just missing out on the semi-finals.

Incredible discipline and commitment to their sport characterises all these young athletes. I acknowledge the hours of practice involved in honing their sporting skills. I know at Stella we have some amazing athletes who show that same dedication.

I consider it a privilege to work with young people every day in school and I can only imagine what the students in our care may achieve in their future pursuits.

A special congratulations to Bronte Halligan (Stella Class of 2014) who as part of the Stingers Water Polo team leaves Paris with an Olympic silver medal and to Rowena Meredith who finished 8th in the women's quadruple sculls. Well done Bronte and Rowena!

Camps and Retreats

The Year 9 Camp last week was a great success and an opportunity to build relationship between the girls and with their pastoral care teachers. Thanks to Ms Dennison and her team for the care of the girls and to Ms Silburn for organising the program.

This week we have Year 8 Retreat at Collaroy. Thanks to Ms Chin, Ms Heraghty and the Year 8 pastoral teachers for their support of the retreat this week.

Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Loving God

all creation rightly gives you praise,
for all life and all holiness come from you.
In the plan of your wisdom
she who carried Christ in her womb
was raised in glory to be with him in heaven.
May we follow Mary’s example in reflecting your holiness
and join in her hymn of endless love and praise.

We ask this through Jesus your Son.

Amen.