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Page 1 inclusive innovative inspiring from the Principal S T E L L A M A R I S N E W S L E T T E R Term 2 Issue 9, 28 June 2019 www.stellamaris.nsw.edu.au | [email protected] Dear Stella Community Farewell Maree Sewell After 26 years of service to the Stella Maris College community, Maree Sewell is taking some well- deserved long service leave and retiring from the College. During Maree’s time at Stella she has worked as General Assistant (in Home Science and School Canteen), Canteen Coordinator and Uniform and Book Shop Coordinator. Maree most recently has held the position of Uniform Shop Supervisor and in this role has worked in several locations and with a range of uniform providers, dealing calmly with changing circumstances and busy timelines. Maree has always been a welcoming face of the school to new students and their families and her wise advice has guided seven principals in decision-making with regard to what will work for the College uniform and book supplies. Maree has also been a great model of citizenship and volunteering, receiving a Warringah Council Citizen of the Year (2007) award, and volunteering for the Scouts and Australia Day celebrations. She will be missed by students, parent volunteers and staff, and I thank her for her dedication to the College over many years. Best Wishes I would like to wish Fleur Tichelaar all the best as she starts Maternity Leave. Fleur is my dedicated Executive Assistant and College Board Secretary. She will be missed by all the Stella staff who depend on her reliability, confidentiality, good humour and resilience. Good luck Fleur and we hope to see photos of your new bub soon. During this time Tiana Hoang will be taking on the role of Principal’s Executive Assistant. We welcome Tiana to the Stella staff. Outreach 2019 During the holidays Ms Foss and five Year 11 girls: Jasmine Costello, Ella McMahon, Holly Horswill, Annabelle Gilbert and Emily Moy, will be attending the Good Samaritan Ministry Outreach in Sydney. Over the week the girls will attend service sites and engage in debriefing and reflection sessions on the experiences. In small groups, accompanied by a teacher, they will visit two different agencies, such as soup kitchens, nursing homes, disability workplaces and refugee centres in the Sydney area. By the end of the week, hopefully they come away with a sense of what the agency provides and for whom; and will have had the opportunity to interact with a range of clients and carers. We wish these girls well in their community work and thank them for their commitment to Good Samaritan Ministries during their holiday break. The Long Winter Break As we move into our mid-year winter break, I am mindful of the opportunity that this opens for the girls to explore other avenues for learning beyond the classroom. Much is made of ‘Summer Learning Loss’ in academic papers from America and the United Kingdom. In the US, the vacation is 12 weeks long and, in the UK, it is 6 to 7 weeks. ‘A conservative estimate of the effect of the USA 12-week long summer vacation on students’ standardized test scores, is that students’ learning at best stagnates, or, worst case scenario, losses of up to 1 month of grade-level equivalent learning occurs.’ (Shinwell, J., and Defeyter, M.A., ‘Investigation of Summer Learning Loss in the UK’, Front Public Health ,2017;5;270). Prayer Christ Jesus, Your heart broke open with such a depth of love that you gave your very life for your people. May we love others as you have loved us. Gentle our hearts so that we, too, may bring Life to the world. We ask this prayer in the Spirit of your love. Amen. www.bne.catholic.edu.au
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S T E L L A M A R I S
N E W S L E T T E RTerm 2 Issue 9, 28 June 2019www.stellamaris.nsw.edu.au | [email protected]
Dear Stella Community
Farewell Maree SewellAfter 26 years of service to the Stella Maris College community, Maree Sewell is taking some well-deserved long service leave and retiring from the College. During Maree’s time at Stella she has worked as General Assistant (in Home Science and School Canteen), Canteen Coordinator and Uniform and Book Shop Coordinator.
Maree most recently has held the position of Uniform Shop Supervisor and in this role has worked in several locations and with a range of uniform providers, dealing calmly with changing circumstances and busy timelines. Maree has always been a welcoming face of the school to new students and their families and her wise advice has guided seven principals in decision-making with regard to what will work for the College uniform and book supplies.
Maree has also been a great model of citizenship and volunteering, receiving a Warringah Council Citizen of the Year (2007) award, and volunteering for the Scouts and Australia Day celebrations. She will be missed by students, parent volunteers and staff, and I thank her for her dedication to the College over many years.
Best WishesI would like to wish Fleur Tichelaar all the best as she starts Maternity Leave. Fleur is my dedicated Executive Assistant and College Board Secretary. She will be missed by all the Stella staff who depend on her reliability, confidentiality, good humour and resilience. Good luck Fleur and we hope to see photos of your new bub soon.
During this time Tiana Hoang will be taking on the role of Principal’s Executive Assistant. We welcome Tiana to the Stella staff.
Outreach 2019During the holidays Ms Foss and five Year 11 girls: Jasmine Costello, Ella McMahon, Holly Horswill, Annabelle Gilbert and Emily Moy, will be attending the Good Samaritan Ministry Outreach in Sydney. Over the week the girls will attend service sites and engage in debriefing and reflection sessions on the experiences. In small groups, accompanied by a teacher, they will visit two different agencies, such as soup kitchens, nursing homes, disability workplaces and refugee centres in the Sydney area. By the end of the week, hopefully they come away with a sense of what the agency provides and for whom; and will have had the opportunity to interact with a range of clients and carers.
We wish these girls well in their community work and thank them for their commitment to Good Samaritan Ministries during their holiday break.
The Long Winter BreakAs we move into our mid-year winter break, I am mindful of the opportunity that this opens for the girls to explore other avenues for learning beyond the classroom. Much is made of ‘Summer Learning Loss’ in academic papers from America and the United Kingdom. In the US, the vacation is 12 weeks long and, in the UK, it is 6 to 7 weeks.
‘A conservative estimate of the effect of the USA 12-week long summer vacation on students’ standardized test scores, is that students’ learning at best stagnates, or, worst case scenario, losses of
up to 1 month of grade-level equivalent learning occurs.’ (Shinwell, J., and Defeyter, M.A., ‘Investigation of Summer Learning Loss in the UK’, Front Public Health ,2017;5;270).
Prayer Christ Jesus,
Your heart broke open with such a depth of love
that you gave your very life for your people.
May we love others as you have loved us.
Gentle our hearts so that we, too, may bring Life to
the world.
We ask this prayer in the Spirit of your love. Amen.
www.bne.catholic.edu.au
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As winter temperatures fall, I invite families to explore the opportunity for wider learning with your daughters that time away from school offers. It is a perfect time to visit the Art Gallery and the Australian Museum. The break provides the opportunity to read a whole series of books that your daughter has gathered from the library this week. Buying a beginner’s Sudoko book could spark a new interest in numbers and it is never too early to learn the skills of cryptic crosswords or chess. Just ask the girls’ grandparents for some clues about where to start.
Heading outdoors for some bushwalking might engage a deeper understanding of the environment and the geology that shapes our amazing Australian landscape. Devising a recycling plan for home could provide your daughters with some input into making the world a better place.
For our Year 12 students, this holiday break is a great time to get organised and prepared for the Trial Examinations. It is the time to write up some additional study notes or to spend an afternoon with study buddies on a challenging practice task. A visit to the State Library or our local library can result in some great research that might give your daughter the edge in her next assessment.
Finally, I hope that Netflix, Stan and Foxtel don’t become the default go-to for the girls in the break. Stay strong and encourage them to put down their phone and embrace self-directed activities.
...From the Prinicipal Continued
Elizabeth Carnegie, Principal
The Year 12 Cocktail Evening is being organised by Year 12 parents. Please direct all enquiries to the contact shown below.
2019 Year 12 Parent/Daughter Cocktail Evening
Long Reef Golf Club, Anzac Ave, Collaroy
Friday 13th September, 7pm to 11pm
Dress: Cocktail
Cost: $55 per head
PSVP: 25th August 2019 This is our final celebration for parents with our daughters
(School Formal is girls only)
Purchase tickets before 31st July to enter the Lucky Door Prize draw.
Payment Options
Direct Deposit: Jackie Brown BSB 063097 ACC 1921 0602
Credit Card: email [email protected]
to make payment arrangements.
Please contact Paula Brennan 0418 413 994 if you would like to assist
or have any questions about the event.
Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
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Upcoming Events and Important Information22 Jul STAFF DAY
23 Jul Term 3 Commences
5 - 19 Aug HSC Trial Exams
21 Aug BOW Night
26 Sept Graduation Assembly
Currently enrolling
Year 7 2020 and 2021
Contact the Registrar on 9976 1802 or email
CurriculumENGLISH NEWSREAD FOR YOUR HOUSE TERM 2 RESULTS Congratulations to all the students who participated in read For your House this Term. You have contributed valuable points towards the overall House winner to be announced at the end of the year.
Bashir 16; Chisholm 23; Egan 16; Mackillop 15; Noonuccal 15; Shinnick 17; Wood 18; Smith 15
Term 2 has now closed in Moodle and Term 3 is open, so if you would like a head start you can log the novels you read in the holidays. Happy reading!
Alison Tedman, Head of English
Performing ArtsPERFORMING ARTS NEWSCongratulations to the Concert Band and the Senior Band for their performances at the Northern Beaches Instrumental Festival. The Concert Band performed Light of Dawn, Feel It Still and Arrowhead Overture and were fabulous under the direction of Mr Rob Sutcliffe.
Senior Band performed Westside Story, 80's Flashback and Oblivion featuring Marie Socrates. Marie performed Oblivion beautifully. This is one of her HSC pieces and I'l sure she do well in her upcoming HSC Music exam.
All Band and Vocal Ensemble rehearsals will resume first week back next Term. Enjoy the break.
Jessica Maker, Head of Performing Arts
Phone Upgrade - Wednesday 17 July New phones are being installed throughout the College so the phones will be down for some or all of the day.
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DANCE NEWSDance Night Congratulations to all the Dance students who performed at the Semester 1 Dance Night last week. It was a fantastic show with huge talent and variety. All students performed to such a high standard and were very professional in dealing with technical issues. It was lovely to see so many students involved and enjoying performing with friends. A particular mention to the Performance Group for whom it was their first time on stage and what a fabulous performance they presented. Well done to everyone, I am so very proud of you! I look forward to the Semester 2 Dance Night in Term 4 and I think we will have to sell allocated seating on Trybooking due to the incredible number of people who came to see the show.
Dance Company The Dance Company competed in their first competition last month – The IRBD Challenge (I’d Rather be Dancing) – with fantastic results! The routines were still very fresh and need some more polish but it was a great way to start the competition season which will continue next term. All routines placed but the standout performance of the day was the Jazz Company “Light Em Up” which was fast paced, strong and powerful! Well done girls!
IRBD Challenge Results 2nd – Jazz Company “Light Em Up” (Miss Jones) HC – Commercial Jazz Company “Breathin” (Blake John Wood) HC – Commercial Contemporary Company “Feel The Fire” (Bec Condino) HC – Contemporary Company “No Witness” (Miss Jones)
Our next competition is Sydney Eisteddfod SYDNEY EISTEDDFOD – Sunday 4 August – Science Theatre, UNSW Anzac Pde, Kensington 11.00am (arrive 10.00am) - Either “Breathin”, “No Witness” or “Feel The Fire” 2.30pm (arrive 1.30pm) - Either “Feel The Fire” or “No Witness” 6.30pm (arrive 5.45pm) - “Light Em Up” – Jazz Company
Dance Ensembles The Dance Ensemble routines are shaping up to be the best routines we have ever had! A huge thank you to Laura Kipilovic for her fantastic choreography and training with these groups. The Dance Ensembles start their competition season in Term 3 with the Sydney Eisteddfod. Details are below.
SYDNEY EISTEDDFOD – Sunday 4 August – Science Theatre, UNSW Anzac Pde, Kensington 9.00am (arrive 8.15am) – “Take An Angel by The Wngs” Lyrical Ensemble No. 9 out of 10 10.00am (arrive 9.00am) – “Vibeology” Jazz Ensemble No. 6 out of 9
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Performance Group The Performance Group for Semester 1 is now finished and a new Performance Group will start for Semester 2. If you were involved in Semester 1 you are more than welcome to continue attending in Semester 2 at no extra cost. If you haven’t been attending and would like to start please come along to rehearsals on the second Tuesday back – 31 July – and join in the fun. There will be a cost to join the group which pays for your costume.
REHEARSALS – Tuesdays at Lunch in the Dance Studio 1.30pm – 2.15pm
Other News I wish Jenna Keenan of Year 8 all the very best as she heads over to Portugal to represent Australia in the World Title for Dance. Jenna will be competing in all styles of dance including Lyrical, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop and Broadway, during the holidays, for a chance to bring home the world title in her age group. An outstanding achievement which Jenna has been working very hard to reach. All the best of luck Jenna!
I would also like to congratulate Breeana Burns of Year 11 who recently auditioned and was accepted into the Jason Coleman Ministry of Dance MODstar Program. This involves 5 trips to Melbourne where she will train under the guidance of Jason Coleman and industry professionals, with a focus on Jazz and Commercial Jazz, in preparation for full time Dance study. This is an incredible opportunity for Breeana to prepare and gain insight into a career as a dancer and will be most valuable in her dance development.
Lily Boffa of Year 11 is also to be congratulated on being accepted into the Locreado Touring Company. Lily will be performing Lyrical/Contemporary shows in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide throughout the year with 10 other dancers who were selected from the Locreado Program earlier in February. Working in a professional touring company environment is the perfect experience in order to transition into a career in dance and I congratulate Lily on her achievement with Locreado.
Rochelle Jones, Teacher of Dance
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Sport
Jenny Wickham, Sport Coordinator
SPORT REPORTNSWCCC Basketball Congratulations to our Open Basketball team who played at the NSWCCC Basketball Championships in Windsor on Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 June. The girls played well in four very hard games against the strongest basketball teams for Catholic Schools from all over NSW. Well done to all members of the team: April Griffiths, Audrey Tan, Sydney Kania, Bridget Smith, Molly Crotty, Beth Moran, Kayla Kimball, Izzy Stein Grace Burke and Kiana Carty.
Manly Warringah Basketball Competition Well done to the Stella teams who have played in the semi finals of the MWBA competition this week. All games have been very exciting! Year 7 Red, Year 8 Green and Year 9/10 Div 1 all had very close but good wins and have progressed through to the grand final next week. The Year 9 Green team played well but were defeated by St Luke’s. Our Open team will play in their semi final this Friday night. Good luck to all of the Stella teams who will play in the grand finals next week!
NSW Interschools Snow Sports The Stella snow sports team will compete at the Northern NSW Interschool Snow Sports Championships at Perisher in the holidays. Best of luck to all members of the team: Charley Garling, Zoe Dagassan, Momo Elsworth, Hannah Morris, Anika Scali and Amber Cook.
NSW All Schools Football Congratulations to Shay Hollman (Year 8) who played for NSWCCC at the NSW All Schools Football Championships this week. Shay was the youngest member of a very good team. The CCC team actually won the whole tournament! Congratulations on this fantastic achievement Shay!
Peninsula Cup Netball The recent wet weather has had a big impact on the Peninsula Cup netball competition. We have unfortunately had three washed out weeks, including this week's finals games. Stella has three teams in the grand final. These will now be played on the first day back of Term 3. Good luck to the four representative teams who will be playing at the BBSSSA gala day on the 25 July.
Peninsula Cup Soccer The Stella Junior soccer team will be playing in the Peninsula Soccer competition. This will commence on Tuesday 30 July.
Touch Football Program There are still a few spots left in the touch football program. This will be held on Tuesday afternoons in Term 3. The sessions are coached by Australian representative coaches and players and are open to students of all ability levels in Years 7 – 9.
Pilates Pilates classes will continue on Thursday mornings in Term 3. Permission notes are available on the Portal and should be returned to the Finance Office by Wednesday 24 July.
Tennis Lessons Tennis lessons will continue on Monday mornings at Kierle Park Tennis in Term 3, commencing on the 29 July. Permission notes are available on the Portal and should be returned to the Finance Office by Wednesday 24 July.
Touch Football Fiji Tour Years 8 and 9 Stella is planning a touch football tour to Fiji in November 2019. This tour will be offered to students who are currently in Years 8 and 9. The tour will involve playing touch football against various schools in Fiji and a few days of service in the local villages and schools. An information meeting was held with students on the 28 June and information packs with expression of interest forms have been emailed to all of Years 8 and 9. Students who would like to be considered for the tour are to return the expression of interest forms to school by Wednesday 24 July. Questions regarding the tour should be directed to Mrs Jenny Wickham: [email protected]
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Careers
Jeanette Ferguson, Careers Advisor
COURSES, WORKSHOPS AND INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR STUDENTSTrial-a-Trade Cookery, Patisserie and Hospitality School Holiday Workshops, July 9 William Angliss Institute Sydney Trial-a-Trade: a day of interactive and educational workshops. For only $10 you get access to a whole day of practical classes, including choux pastry and barista skills. 10am-2pm 9 July, register your interest today, as spots are set to fill up quickly! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/trial-a-trade-cookery-patisserie-hospitality-and-more-tickets-63094069059
University of Sydney Business Years 11 & 12 Information Evening 25 July. Students will have the opportunity to hear from leading academics, current students and find out about our undergraduate degrees, majors, international study opportunities and exchange programs and what it’s like to study at the University of Sydney Business School. Held Thursday 25 July, 6.15-8.30pm at the Abercrombie Business School Register: usydbusiness.eventbrite.com.au
Barista and RSA Courses For registration and more info, visit https://kenvale.jobreadyrto.com.au/apply_to_course/18885_33 Any questions, please contact us at [email protected] / 02 9314 6213 (9am-5pm AEDT).
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Gail Hickey and Maree Sewell 9976 1819
Canteen and Uniform Shop
CANTEEN ROSTERHours are 9.30am - 2.30pm If you are unable to attend on your rostered day PLEASE call Bernie to arrange a replacement on 9976 1826.
Mon 22 Jul Tues 23 Jul Wed 24 Jul Thurs 25 Jul Fri 26 Jul
STAFF DAYNo volunteers required
thankyou
Rose GiardinaMargie Mort
Karen JosephStephanie Jones
Adele KellyJennifer WoodLeonie Graham
Kate CaraccioBrigid TysoeLesha Evans
Michelle MaloufAmanda Whitehead
Alison KellyLu Ortega
Rowena MacraeSam FoxElia Royle
Sandra Berryman
UNIFORM SHOP Opening Times During School Terms: 8.00am-4.30pm Tues/Wed/Thurs. Entry via Scholastica building on Eurobin Ave. The Uniform Shop will not be open during the holidays.
We re-open Tuesday 23rd July (first day of Term 3). If you have any queries during the holidays, please email the Uniform Shop. As our phones are being upgraded during the holidays we will lose any voicemails.
Second Hand Uniforms The Uniform Shop is not accepting winter uniforms during Term 3. Please wait until the end of Term 3 to bring in summer dresses.
Uniform Prices Tracktop $67 Black stockings $9 Black gloves $7 Trackpants $45 Maroon scarf $10 Collapsible “Stella” umbrellas $15 Wool and cotton jumpers $72 Junior blazer $170 Senior blazer $205 Junior skirt $70 Senior skirt $120 Junior blouse (white) $35 Senior blouse (pink) $35 Basketball shorts $28 Sport shorts $34 Basketball singlet $60 Waterpolo costume $125 Previous style water polo costume (can be used for water sport) $65 Netball dress $88
Full Uniform and Stationery Price lists These are available on the website. Please refer to Enrolments>Our Uniform.
Volunteers No Volunteers required first week back.
Farewell to Maree After 25 years at Stella and 14 years in the Uniform Shop, Maree Sewell is retiring. We wish her all the best in the new chapter of her life.
Wishing all our volunteers a very relaxing and safe holiday. See you all in Term 3.
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