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Dear Parents and Carers,
Last Sunday was a very auspicious day for our Parish and School Community. At Mass in Ulladulla, the Sacrament of Confirmation was conferred on several young adults, including six students from our Year 6 class. Father Michael presided over and confirmed the students, who had been beautifully prepared by their parents, teachers, and catechists. Confirmation is a sacrament of initiation; it is the belief that the Holy Spirit is present and bestows gifts and talents on the individual being confirmed. The students will be strengthened with the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, humility, and wonder and awe. They will use these gifts to become a more complete and authentic version of themselves and be witnesses for Christ in the world.
This year our staff have been working towards the Annual Improvement Goal of ensuring that every student shows strong growth in reading. Reading is a core skill for life long learning, we are seeing strong results in all grades by focusing on reading fluently, extending vocabulary and reading smoothly and with expression. We read to make meaning, so it is crucial to ensure that children are understanding what they are reading. Parents can support reading at home by:
- ensuring that children read everyday.
- reading to your child, they are never too old for this.
- discussing what has been read, this helps to develop comprehension skills.
- be a reading role model, make sure your child sees you reading.
This week our Stage Three’s attended their annual camp, this year the venue was the Berry Sport and Recreation Centre at Berry. From all accounts the students had a wonderful time, taking part in lots of fun activities and learning to work together as a team. I thank the staff who generously give up their time with their own families to stay at the camp with their students. I think everyone will be ready for an early night tonight!
During the week we were very happy to witness the marriage of our own Mr Dylan Anderson to his fiancée Hayley. It was a joy-filled event, and we wish them both every success and happiness in their future together.
I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday 14 October in summer uniform.
Yours in partnership,
Lindy Nelson
Principal
| SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Mon 29 Sep - Fri 10 Oct | |
| TERM 4 | |
| WEEK 1 | |
| Monday 13 Oct | Pupil Free Day Staff Spirituality Day |
| Tuesday 14 Oct | All Students Return Kinder 2026 Parent Information Session, 5:30pm |
| Wednesday 15 Oct | |
| Thursday 16 Oct | School Canteen Open |
| Friday 17 Oct | Feast of Stella Maris School Celebration, 10:00am, Church |
| WEEK 2 | |
| Monday 20 Oct | |
| Tuesday 21 Oct | |
| Wednesday 22 Oct | Kinder 2026 Orientation Day 1, 9:30am-11:00am |
| Thursday 23 Oct | P&F Meeting, 1:00pm, Meeting Room School Canteen Open |
| Friday 24 Oct | Stage 2 & 3 Dragon Tag Gala Day Assembly, 2:20pm, Hall |
| 2026 Commencement | |
| Thursday 29 Jan | Years 1-6 Commence |
| Friday 30 Jan | Kindergarten Commence |
What a great way to close out Term 3! It's been a busy few weeks, filled with meaningful events and special milestones for our students and community.
Grandparents' Day Blessing
Last week, we had a beautiful Grandparents' Day celebration. It was truly heartwarming to see so many grandparents and special friends join us for the blessing and visit. The students loved having you here, and your presence made the morning so memorable. Thank you for being such an important part of our school family.
Congratulations to our Newly Confirmed Students
A huge congratulations to the Year 6 students who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday, September 21. It was a powerful and inspiring Mass, and we are so proud of the students for taking this important step in their faith journey. May the gifts of the Holy Spirit guide them always.
Important Dates for First Holy Communion
A reminder to all Year 3 parents and any other families in Years 4-6: The enrolment Mass for your child's First Holy Communion will be held on Sunday, October 19, at the 9 am Mass at Holy Family Church in Ulladulla. Please mark this date in your calendars. We look forward to seeing you there.
Finally, I want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone for the well-wishes for my wedding, which occurred on Tuesday, September 23. A stark reminder of the kind, thoughtful, and caring community we are all part of!
As we head into the term break, I wish you all a restful and rejuvenating time. I look forward to working with all of you again when we return for Term 4.
Yours in faith,
Dylan Anderson
Religious Education Coordinator
On 25 October 2025, the Council for Catholic School Parents (CCSP) is hosting a special anniversary celebration conference for all NSW/ACT parents and carers with children in Catholic schools! It’s going to be a value-packed day of connection and collaboration where their expert presenters will provide specialist advice on parenting in a modern world.
Dr Justin Coulson: co-host and parenting expert on Channel 9's Parental Guidance and the founder of happyfamilies.com.au
Michelle Mitchell: sought-after author and speaker on parenting tweens and teens
Daniel Principe: a passionate youth advocate and educator, and nominee for Australian of the Year.
This conference will cover areas such as managing technology with young people, consent and respectful relationships, cybersafety, building your child’s resilience, sleep, managing anxiety, screens and brain development, supporting your child’s learning at home and at school and more!
Date: Saturday 25 October 2025
Time: 8.30 am – 3.30 pm (doors open at 8.00 am)
Location: Novotel, 350 Church Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150
Parking is available at the venue, Novotel Parramatta, for a day rate. Please contact the hotel for more information: (02) 9630 4999. Other options include Eat Street Parking. Novotel Parramatta is offering special rates for conference guests. Please call the reservations team on 02 9890 0850 or email novotel@nmsp.com.au to book and advise them that you are attending the conference. Valid until 9 October 2025, subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
Find out more information here.
Buy a ticket here: Supporting Families: Working Together in a Modern World Registration.
| Izzy: Canoeing was really fun because I got to go on it with my friends and jump in the water at the end. |
| Noah: I enjoyed the hunt for Nemo, running around with my friends was great. |
| Fleur: We got to play games when we went canoeing and jump off the bridge at the end. |
| Evie: We saw a really big wombat hole while we were mountain biking. |
| Jay: I enjoyed having fun with my friends and finding Nemo, running around outside of school time with my friends. |
| Jasper: I liked the mountain bike track because we got to ride them freely. The bikes were better than I thought they would be. |
What a fantastic achievement!
On Wednesday24 September, Oliver B and Evie P took to the field at the Sydney Olympic Athletics Centre to compete in high jump at the MacKillop Athletics Carnival. Representing the Wollongong Diocese, they showed incredible resilience and sportsmanship throughout the day.
We are so proud of these two amazing athletes. Congratulations, Oliver and Evie!
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ULLADULLA AFL HOLIDAY PROGRAM  |
On behalf of the Illawarra Retirement Trust (IRT), BROOKS will be facilitating a series of community drop-in sessions and an online webinar to present IRT’s proposed plans for the IRT Seniors' Living Community at 267 Princes Highway, Milton. Please find the invitation here: We would like to invite interested community members, parents and families to attend one of these sessions or the webinar to view the updated designs, share feedback, and ask any questions. How to Register:
We look forward to your participation and hearing your thoughts. |
