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STELLA MARISNEWSLETTER

Term 3Issue 10

28 September, 2018

www.stellamaris.nsw.edu.au | administration@stellamaris.nsw.edu.au

Prayer for the Feast of St Vincent De Paul

Jesus,

you who loved the poor,

give us eyes and a heart directed toward

the poor;

help us recognise you in them,

in their thirst, their hunger,

their loneliness and their struggle.

Enkindle within us, courage, unity, sim-

plicity, humility, grace and the fire of love.

Strengthen us, so that we may contemplate

you and serve you and one day be united with you in your King-

dom.

Amen.

from the PrincipalDear Stella Community,Vale Year 12 2018 Year 12 finished classes with us this week and we celebrated with a farewell assembly at the College and Graduation Mass and Awards at St Mary’s Church in Manly. It was an exciting week as our Year 12 group is a particularly memorable one. These girls were great leaders and they made their mark on the younger students by being both responsible and mature but also very approachable and friendly. We will miss Year 12 2018. We wish them all the best in their upcoming examinations.

Graduation Assembly This is an edited version of the speech I made to the graduating class of 2018 on Thursday.

I ask you Year 12 2019, “How is your ability to persist or persevere going to take you into your future?” You have been lucky to live in Australia, where many doors are open to you. But what will your future be beyond these walls?

In March this year, Chelsea Clinton, daughter of Hilary and Bill Clinton, wrote a book, She Persisted Around the World: 13 Women who changed history. In her book the author commemorates thirteen women, some well-known and others less widely recognized, who overcame adversity and whose work has had a global impact: women such as Marie Curie, Caroline Herschel, Wangari Maathai, Aisha Rateb, J.K. Rowling, Kate Sheppard, and Malala Yousafzai. Clinton said, “Persistence is important—arguably it’s necessary—to be the people we want to be, particularly at this moment in time. None of the women in these books achieved what they did through talent alone.’

So how do I know that you will persevere Year 12 2018?

Well I have asked your PC teachers, those mentors who know you and have worked with for many years, “How do our Year 12 girls demonstrate persistence and perseverance?”

This is what I heard: ‘I know there was quite a number of girls who persisted with their major works, some completed 2 or 3 major works. These projects require months and months of work, they started them Term 4 2017 and I know it is particularly difficult to stay engaged and motivated with the same project over such an extended period. So, they really have had to exercise that skill of persistence, especially when things don’t work out the way they had imagined it to.’

‘This current Year 12 group are the most compassionate group I’ve seen for a while. They really look out for each other and are always ready to support an individual who may need some help. It doesn’t necessarily have to be their friend – they just care for each other so well. They’ll buy each other cake, or a coffee, or chocolates – really sweet gestures when needed. They also work well as a group towards common goals. Sometimes it’s to “make it the best ever swimming carnival” or to make the most money ever for a charity event, or to have the most students dress up or they want to try to sort out a present to send to someone – they really communicate well and encourage each other.’

‘Several students struggled under the pressure of trials and came to school looking incredibly tense, worried and disillusioned with the exam pressure. My PC group persistently rallied around these vulnerable students to encourage them and provide much needed mental support. Many persisted in providing study notes, a word of encouragement or daily checks on these students to motivate them. Their kind words, I believe, were invaluable to each other’s wellbeing and was an education to watch. It illustrates the amazing care students have nurtured over the years at Stella Maris.’

‘All the students in my PC provided unconditional support of each other in Year 12 that has helped them persist in their studies, friendships and allowed them to make well informed decisions for the future. A majority have accepted offers for university courses or have set ideas of what their future holds. They are all excited for the next chapter in their lives.’

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The VIA Institute on Character is a non-profit organization, based in America, dedicated to bringing the science of character strengths to the world through supporting research, creating and validating surveys of character, and developing practical tools for individuals and practitioners. It lists the key character strengths of a flourishing life as

wisdom, courage, humanity, justice, temperance and transcendence.

The Institute classes perseverance or persistence in the category of courage. Persistence sits alongside enthusiasm or vitality, honesty or integrity and bravery as key features of this character strength. I know girls you have all these characteristics in abundance.

Be courageous, be persistent, persevere and go forward as Stella Girls today knowing that the Stella community has valued what you have given to this community and that you have made your mark already as women who will make a difference.

Good luck Year 12 2018- persist and persevere and you will change the world.

Farewell Sarah Carter Today we farewell our Deputy Principal, Sarah Carter, who is returning to Melbourne to a Deputy Principal (Head of Senior School) position in the prestigious girls’ school, Fintona.

Sarah has achieved some incredible milestones for Stella. She has drawn our attention to student and staff wellbeing and linked us to mentors such as Justin Coulson and a key contemporary framework in Positive Education. As well as providing a framework and coaching in student wellbeing she has worked through the Heads of Year to enable staff to understand more clearly their key role as Pastoral Carers for our girls. This work will continue in 2019.

Another significant achievement is the oversight (with Zita Briones) of the building of the Scholastica wing. This was not without its difficulties with design changes and building challenges. The College now has a wonderful science, library and administration wing with thanks to Sarah and Zita and the Board Building and Resources Committee.

Although we are sad to see Sarah go, we know that we have benefited from her time with us and that she now returns to Melbourne where she will be closer to her family and many friends.

Stella Maris College is grateful for all Ms Carter has done and I know she will be missed by students and staff.

GSE Immersions We wish our students who are on Year 10 and Year 11 Immersions to Santa Teresa and the Philippines good luck and we hope the experiences are memorable ones. Philippines - Erin Fisher, Charlotte Edwards and Mr Mitchell Smith Santa Teresa - Charlotte Elliot, Brodie Gordon and Emily Foresto Kiribati - Ms Linda Silburn

Reminder: Providing a Term’s Notice If your daughter is leaving Stella at the end of 2018, the Registrar, Kerrie Dudley, must be notified by email or letter by the end of this week. Please note that late notice will incur additional administration charges.

Portal Update Could all parents/carers please update the information regarding your daughter’s and your own residential addresses on the portal. Information will be emailed to you shortly explaining that this data is being collected by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training as part of their review of school funding entitlements. The Government has said that it is moving towards using a direct income measure to assess the capacity of a school community to contribute to recurrent costs of schooling.

Personal information relating to this collection is protected by the Privacy Act 1988. Any use or disclosure of this personal information will occur in accordance with the Australian Education Regulation 2013. Personal information relating to this collection may be used by the department, or disclosed to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), for the purposes of policy development, including the review of the measure of capacity to contribute, or where it is otherwise required or authorised by law.

Dance Results Congratulation to our Stella Dancers at the Dance Spec Challenge. It was a very busy, fast paced evening with lots of last minute changes but Stella came out with a gold! Well Done girls 1st – Senior Jazz Company “Believer”, 2nd – Junior Jazz Company “Toxic”, 3rd – Year 9 200 hours Dance Class “Praying” and Highly Commended – Junior Lyrical Ensemble “Turning Table”

...Prinicpal continued

Elizabeth Carnegie, Principal

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Upcoming Events and Important Information28 Sept Term 3 Concludes

15 Oct Term 4 Commences - All Students return

17 - 19 Oct Year 11 Retreat

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CurriculumSCIENCE NEWSStella Maris College has been invited to participate in “An Investigation of Motivation and Engagement in Science” being conducted by Scientia Professor Andrew Martin and Associate Professor Joel Pearson of University of New South Wales (UNSW).

This research aims to develop a better understanding of students’ science motivation, engagement, and achievement as well as to improve students’ educational outcomes in Science and help inform science teachers in their teaching.

Full details on the research project covering researcher contact details, de-identified data, benefits, minimal risks, withdrawal from the study etc. can be found here:

Parent/guardian information statement and consent for participation https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=a2luZ3MuZWR1LmF1fG1lc19yZXNlYXJjaHxneDo0MzVlM2IzMzQzMjUwYTFi

Participant information statement and consent for participation

The first part of the research involves Years 7 to 10 students completing a 40-minute survey during a Science class.

This survey will assess many educational and psychological factors implicated in science learning, including: - Motivation e.g. students' Science self-efficacy, learning focus, valuing, persistence, anxiety, fear of failure, self-sabotage. - Engagement e.g. students’ Science participation, enjoyment, planning, disengagement, homework completion. - Achievement e.g. key aspects of syllabus. - Supporting and aspirational factors e.g. parents’ interest in Science, career intentions, teaching approaches, etc.

There will be the opportunity for some students in 2019 to take part in a further survey science test, while wearing a biometric wristband and an EEG headset to collect physiological information such as heart rate and brain activity.

Please note that participation in this study is voluntary and your decision whether or not to have your child participate in the study will not affect your relationship with our school or the University of New South Wales.

You are able to provide consent for your child's participation in the research study by completing this secure link provided by the UNSW https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/StellaMarisCollegePGConsent

We are excited as one of several schools to be invited to participate in this research study.

Kate Slik, Head of Science

INFORMATION CENTRE NEWSKnud would like your animal friends to review a book so she can share their choices on her Instagram page.. If you want to take a photo of your pet with your favourite book and send a very short review. Please email the picture and review to jocelyn_christensen@stellamaris.nsw.edu.au

Follow Knud to see her reviews: https://www.instagram.com/knud_reviews/

Jocelyn Christensen, Teacher Librarian

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inclusive innovative inspiringJenny Wickham, Sports Coordinator

SportSPORT REPORTNSWCCC Athletics Congratulations to the eight Stella girls who competed at the NSWCCC Athletics Championships at Sydney Olympic Park last Friday 21st September: Olivia Fernie, Beth Moran, Tasma Woolley, Lara Williams, Emily Smith, Sydney Kania, Amy Polikowski, Sophie Wickham.

The Stella girls were outstanding, coming away with lots of medals and PBs. This is a very high level of competition, with students from all over NSW competing. Well done to the following girls who won medals in their events:

Lara Williams: Gold 400m, Gold 800m. Sophie Wickham: Gold 400m. bronze 200m Amy Polikowski: Silver Discus, Bronze Shot put Tasma Woolley: Bronze 800m Sydney Kania: Gold High Jump, Silver Long Jump Emily Smith: Gold 400m, Silver Hurdles

Best of luck to the students who are competing at the NSW All Schools Athletics at Sydney Olympic Park from 27 – 30 September.

Water Polo Congratulations to the Year 7 Red water polo team who finished 3rd in the NSSWPA water polo competition. This team had a very tough semi final against Pymble and were unlucky to lose a very close game. Well done to all members of the team: Sophia Howison, Dyllan Howison, Holly Wickham, Lara Williams, Karissa Elboz, Niamh Fitzgerald, Chloe Ford, Ciara Porteous and Polly Vaughan.

Touch Football On Tuesday, 25 September, three Stella Maris teams played at the NSW Touch Sydney North Region Gala Day. It was a great day, with all of the Stella teams playing well, winning lots of games and having a great time!

Our Year 8 team were unlucky to just miss the quarter finals. The Year 7 team made the top eight but lost a close quarter final to Killara High. The combined Year 7 and 8 team made it all the way through to the grand final, and were very unlucky to lose to a strong Mackellar team 3 – 2. Well done to all of the girls involved: Stella A: Emily Smith, Ruby Michniewicz, Abi Gartner, Kylah Whyte, Mischa Morrell, Dahlai Arrastia, Angie Molinaro, Piper Simons, Bella Burkett, Holly Wickham, Chloe Hatvany and Ava Seibold Stella B: Zaliah Dayeian, Jamie Kelly, Taylor Jones, Isabel Houghton, Mia Hamill, Summer Hampton, Elisa Royle, Maddie Gigg and Sienna Hayles Stella C: Grace Shanahan, Laila Perillo, Ava Seibold, Kenya Guezou, Bronte Leel, Ruby Ballesty, Lauren Bran, Sofie Johnston, Angel West and Shay Hollman

Pilates Pilates will be on again in Term 4. Permission notes have been emailed to all students. Any student is welcome to attend these classes. They are aimed at students who are looking to increase their strength and flexibility to help in other sports. Classes are held at school on Thursday mornings at 7.30am.

Term 4 Sport There are a number of gala days that will be held in Term 4. Some key dates are as follows:

Date Sport 18 October BBSSSA Surfing 19 October BBSSSA Water Polo 29 October BBSSSA Tennis 29 October BBSSSA Volleyball 31 October NSWCCC Water Polo 7 November NSWCCC Water Polo 9 November BBSSSA Softball 12 and 13 November NSWCCC Basketball

16 November NSW Touch State Final 4 December BBSSSA Surf Life saving 10 December National Athletics

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Gail Hickey and Maree Sewell Contact: 9976 1819 or uniform_books@stellamaris.nsw.edu.au

Canteen and Uniform ShopCANTEEN ROSTER: Hours 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 15 Oct Tues 16 Oct Wed 17 Oct Thurs 18 Oct Fri 19 OctTerese Cunningham

Tania WilliamsLouise Lewcock

Amanda ArnoldChristine Campbell

Justine McKee

Kylie BarrettNikki LawsonTracey Fowler

Cathy ShanahanHollie Seibold

Ruth MayohKatrina Harvey

Catherine GriffinKaren CurrieNikki Hatzis

Trish ChapmanRobyn Lavings

Sue HanleyShelley Anderson

UNIFORM SHOP Opening Times During School Terms: 8.00am-4.30pm Tue/Wed/Thu. Entry via Scholastica building on Eurobin Ave.

The Uniform Shop will not be open during the October school holidays.

Term 4 Return Term 4 resumes on Monday, 15 October. The Uniform Shop is not open Mondays. We are open Tuesdays to Thursday.

On Tuesday, 16 October the Uniform Shop will only be open 8.00am – 9.30am and 12.30pm – 4.30pm.

Summer Uniform The Uniform Shop is now selling the summer dress.

Year 9 will also need to buy their senior dress and the new sport shorts and polo (if they don’t already have these) before the end of the year.

The summer dress is to be worn from the start of Term 4.

Year 12 2019 Booklist This booklist is now available for the current Year 11 girls at www.campion.com.au using the code 67FB. Orders should have been placed by 14 September for delivery the last week of the Term 3 holidays. Be aware some texts are retained from Year 11.

Some second hand texts are available on StellaBay (via Moodle). Check the titles to ensure you are buying the correct book and edition.

Uniform Prices Summer dress $80 Cream socks $8 Sport shorts $34 Tracktop $67 Sport Polo $43 Trackpants $45 Wool and cotton jumpers $72 Collapsible “Stella” umbrellas $15

Previous style water polo costume (can be used for water sport) $65

Jumpers Wool and cotton jumpers are available from the Uniform Shop. The tracktop is only to be worn with the sports uniform. It is not part of the uniform at other times. Second hand jumpers are available.

Full Uniform and Stationery Price lists These are available on the website. Please refer to Enrolments>Our Uniform.

VOLUNTEERS None required - Thank you

I’ll be preparing the 2019 roster next term and through the Christmas holidays. I have a copy in the canteen and ask that you add your name to which day you would like to come on next year. I don’t assume you’ll be coming on the same day as this year so please let me know or put your name on the list next time you are on canteen. We’ll do our best to accommodate you for your

preferred day.

Hope all our volunteers and families have a safe and relaxing holiday. Look forward to seeing you all in Term 4!

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Community

Year 7 Girls -Spring School Holidays

Burnt Orange

Tuesday, November 6th

3 course lunch &

unlimited bubbles for $80

Don't miss out! Buy your tickets now

Burnt Orange and Ruby Lane are sponsers for the P&F Trivia Night

OFFER FROM RUBY LANE

Attention: Parents and Teachers - Offer for our new Organic Fruit and Veg Box delivery service we have recently launched.

Extended 10% discount off all orders for the next 4 weeks using code “introoffer"

These boxes are home delivered every Monday afternoon via www.rubylane.com.au/fruit-veg-boxes

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