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Our Community

STELLA MARIS BEAUMARIS

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Parish

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Parents & Friends Association

We’re so fortunate to have an amazing group of parents who bring energy, creativity, and heart to our school community. The Parents and Friends group organise fantastic events such as the Colour Run, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day celebrations, and Trivia Night, creating fun and connection for families while raising funds for our school. Their efforts have supported wonderful initiatives like the basketball rings and Indigenous garden, making a real difference to our students’ learning and play spaces. We’re incredibly grateful for their ongoing support and enthusiasm that make Stella Maris such a vibrant community.

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Getting Involved

The P&F welcomes all parents and encourages active participation. Being a member of the P&F is a rewarding and enjoyable way to engage with the school community, meet other families across different year levels, and contribute to the vibrant culture of StellaMaris. Most importantly, involvement in the P&F benefits your child/children by strengthening the school’s sense of connection and support.

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P&F Executive Team for 2026

 Presidents) 

 (Treasurer) 

 

Role of Class Representatives

​Class Representatives play an important role in the P&F by fostering a friendly, supportive, and inclusive community within each class. They serve as key communication links between families and the P&F, ensuring that parents remain informed and engaged with school events and initiatives.

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Class Representative Responsibilities:

  • Develop a welcoming and inclusive class community.

  • Facilitate open and effective communication across the school regarding P&F social and fundraising events.

  • Attend P&F meetings to represent class parents and communicate key updates back to them.

  • Welcome new families to the school and help them integrate into the community.

  • Help organise and promote social and fundraising events for the school, year level, or class group.

  • Organise 1 key school events throughout the year (e.g., Mother’s Day and Movie Night)

  • Ensure at least one representative from each year level attends monthly P&F meetings.

  • Coordinate teacher thank-you gestures on behalf of the class group.

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​We encourage all parents to get involved and help us continue to build a strong and connected school community.

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School Advisory Council

The School Advisory Council provides a forum for discussion and discernment, where parent  voice and community perspective are available to inform and support the decisions made by the school, where students’ wellbeing and outcomes are paramount. 

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 Purpose of the School Advisory Council

  • act as an advisory body to the parish priest and principal, on matters concerning education in the parish

  • act as a forum for discussion on matters concerning education in the parish primary school

  • provide a link between the parish priest, principal, teachers and parishioners in relation to the provision of Catholic education in the parish community

  • promote community development by fostering a strong interrelationship between parish and the parish primary school, Catholic secondary colleges and pre-schools

 

Key Responsibilities

TThe  School Advisory Council supports the school by:

  • Promoting the Catholic ethos and supporting Religious Education programs

  • Providing advice on the development and review of school policies

  • Contributing to future planning, including enrolment growth and sustainability

  • Offering guidance on financial planning and budget considerations

  • Supporting the principal appointment process when required

  • Encouraging faith development opportunities for both students and adults within the parish community

  • Strengthening connections between parish life and school experiences

 

Stella Maris  School Advisory Council for 2026

Parish Priest – Father Justin

Principal – Simon Millar

Deputy Principal – Angela Palombi

Parent Representative – Cassandra Piacentini 

Parent Representative –  Peggy McDonald 

Parent Representative - Jennifer Willian

Parent Representative – Clara Vernengo

Parent Representative – Ben Hamilton  

Parent Representative - Ben Fitzpatrick 

Parent Representative - Dale Seymour

 

If you would like to learn more or are interested in joining the School Advisory Council, please contact Simon Millar

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Parent Helpers

Our parent helpers play an important role at Stella Maris, supporting both students and staff across the school. From assisting in classrooms and excursions, to helping with special events, bike education, and interschool sports, their commitment and enthusiasm enrich our school community and enhance student learning experiences.

 

  • Parents helping bike education 

  • Parent Helpers in the classroom

  • Parent Helpers on Stella Day

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