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Dear Parents and Carers,
I wanted to share the joy it has been to welcome our new Kindergarten students to our school over the last couple of weeks. We have begun the transition to school playgroup sessions and next week we will conclude with the formal orientation.
It is such a reminder of the joy, excitement, enthusiasm and sometimes nervousness when we see their faces. It has been an absolute delight to watch the children interact with each other and get to know each other. All of the gorgeous personalities are shining through.
The transition to school playgroup sessions are also a fantastic way for families to get to know each other, the Kindergarten teachers and the school for our new families. I look forward to this time each year, knowing that the bright faces in front of me are joining our special community here at Stella Maris.
School News
At the next P&F Meeting
At the next P&F meeting, I will be sharing the results of the recent School Cyclic Inquiry and a brief update on the school’s building master planning process. We hope you are able to join us for our last meeting of the year.
Swimming Carnival
Our swimming carnival will take place on 23 November at 8.30-2.50 at Oat Oaks Flat Swimming Pool. If you haven't already done so, please give your consent on Compass and pay the $4 fee, before 9 November.
School News
Thank you for 'Reverencing the Story of all People'!
Socktober World Mission Month Fundraiser
Thank you to our wonderful Stella Maris community and friends. We were able to raise $1,321 for World Mission Month. The students have learned all about the children in Timour, and participated enthusiastically in the school Socktober shootout with the sockballs they made throughout the Challenge.
The fundraising page will close shortly, so if you haven’t had the opportunity to donate please head to https://www.socktober.org.au/fundraisers/stellamariscatholicprimaryschool
Thank you once again for supporting those in need during Socktober!
Mass at Stella Maris
Grade Masses also take place at our Stella Maris Church on Tuesdays at 9:30am. Parents, grandparents and carers are most welcome to attend. Please find below a schedule of the Masses for this term:
Week 5 - Yr 1, 7 November
Week 6 - Yr 4, 14 November
Week 7 - Yr 6, 21 November
Join us for a Cuppa!
Additionally, we would like to invite parents, grandparents and carers to please join us for a cup of tea or coffee after Mass in the school staffroom. Simply follow the students, Mrs Sanchez-Levine or Mrs Hughes through the gates after Mass to join us for a 30 minute informal gathering.
Remembrance Day 11 November 11am
Remembrance Day is a nationally recognised day of commemoration held each year on the 11 November, when we pause for one minute of silence at 11am to remember in faith, the service and sacrifice of all who gave their lives in wars, conflicts and peace operations, and those who continue serving in our armed forces. We also pray for healing and peace; that one day, all people will lay down their arms and embrace one another as brothers and sisters in one human family.
In unity, on Friday 10 November at 2:30 pm, Stella Maris will join together in prayer under the COLA and listen to the Last Post. This will be followed by a minute's silence, the Rouse and our National Anthem. Dismissal will occur following this.
All Saints Day
God Bless
Alicia Sanchez-Levine
Religious Education Coordinator
Parish News
This Sunday’s Gospel
Those who humble themselves shall be exalted.
All Saints Catholic Parish Shellharbour
Mass times: All Saints Church
19 College Ave, Shellharbour City
Saturday 5.00pm Vigil
Sunday 9.00am, 5.00pm
Mass at All Saints
Please come and join us as we celebrate Mass together on the following days:
Thursday 7 Dec, 5pm Year 6 Graduation Mass
Saturday 9 Dec, 5 - 7:30 pm Mass & Christmas Carols presented by each stage Christmas attire/colours to be worn
First Holy Communion - Year 3 or Older
Please note that anyone who has not completed their Reconciliation and would like to do so can have workshops tailored for both Sacraments (Penance & Holy Communion).
Timetable of Events after the Vigil/Sunday Masses:
4 /5 November - Instruction on how to receive Holy Communion
6-9 November - Last Week of Workshops
18 November - Rehearsals and Seating Allocations for 11am Communion Mass
19 November - Rehearsals and Seating Allocations for 2pm Communion Mass
26 November - FIRST HOLY COMMUNION MASSES 11AM & 2PM
If there are any questions related to any of the Sacraments, please contact the parish office via email shellharbourcity@dow.org.au
Please be aware that the uniform shop on the school grounds, is run by volunteers
and is therefore, only open once per week on a Monday morning from approximately 8.10am.
The office staff are unable to open the shop at other times.
Thank you for your understanding with this.
To boost education opportunities and narrow the digital divide, the Australian Government, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, is working with NBN Co to provide up to 30,000 families with no internet at home free NBN for 12 months.
The process for families to apply for the initiative is as follows:
- Contact the National Referral Centre on 1800 954 610 (10 am - 6 pm AEDT Monday to Friday)
- The National Referral will determine the family's eligibility
- Once eligibility has been determined they will issue the family with a voucher for 12 months of free NBN Internet to be used with a carrier of choice
- More information can be found at https://www.anglicarevic.
org.au/student-internet/ To be eligible, a family must:
- Have a child living at home enrolled in an Australian school
- Have no active broadband service over the NBN network
- Live in a premise where they can access a standard NBN service
- Not have had an active NBN service during the previous 14 days.