The Community Engagement Group (CEG) is the collective voice of pare​​nts and other carers in our school community, working with one common interest: the benefit, welfare and education of our children at Stella Maris. The Community Engagement Group assists the school community throughout the year with social events and fundraising. The monies raised from these activities is used to provide financial support to the school. More importantly we aim to build a sense of community fostering a Christian based welcoming environment. This is achieved in the following ways...​

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Support the community at Stella Maris

• Class Parent Coordinator to assist staff and parents 
• Being informed about and having a say in local community issues
• Prize donations for students – sport, academic, cultural, spiritual
• Contribution to Community Support Programs of the School
•  Fund projects on a small scale for Year 6 Leadership Activities
• Fund projects as indicated by the Principal

Regular meetings of the general membership are held on the second Tuesday of each month during school terms. This means there are usually 8 meetings per year. An agenda for the meeting, including where and when, is communicated​​​ in the Stella Maris weekly newsletter. Any items may be submitted by email to the secretary by the Thursday preceding the meeting.  Most meetings begin at 6.30 pm. Meetings are usually very informal. The Annual General Meeting is held on the 2nd Tuesday in November. The annual budget is usually discussed and agreed at the second meeting of the year.

Even though it's more difficult for parents to attend evening meetings, if you have something to say about an issue on the meeting agenda, you can write a brief letter or send an email, which will be tabled at the meeting and recorded in the minutes. 

Other ways to get involved include:

• Participating in social activities
• Helping out at a P&F function
• Volunteering in the classroom, at tuck shop, or on sports days
• Talking to other parents to share ideas and opinions