Welcome

Star is a school of opportunity. As a large College, we are able to provide a broad range of subjects designed to meet all interests and abilities. We are very proud of our high academic standards and our inclusive philosophy.

Our co-curricular program is equally vibrant and varied. Learning at Star is not confined to the time between ringing bells.

It is alive with activity well before lessons commence and late into the afternoon.

We firmly believe that young women learn best in an environment where they are known, cared for and supported. We take great pride in our excellent and comprehensive Pastoral Care program.

This website provides an insight into life at Star. Enjoy your discovery of our remarkable College.

Mission Statement

Star of the Sea College educates young women spiritually, academically, physically and creatively in a compassionate Catholic context. We strive to empower young women to engage in critical reflection leading to positive action for our world.

Guiding Principles

Fostering Faith
Teaching and Learning with passion and excellence
Nurturing compassion and community
Being energised by change

Striving for Justice
Celebrating the Presentation Mission
Developing independence, initiative and leadership

Learning Areas

Girls are educated within structures which are liberating rather than constraining and challenged to be responsible for their own learning and the decisions they make. They are supported in developing a confident approach to the technological developments that have enriched modern education.

Click on the following to read more on our Learning Areas
Religious Education
English
Health & Physical Education
Food Technology and Human Development
Humanities
Information and Communications Technology
Languages Other Than English (LOTE)
Mathematics
Music
Performing Arts
Science
Visual Arts

Career Education

The College has an extensive Careers Education Program and a full time Careers Educator, Mark Weegberg.

Students in Years 10 to 12 are assisted in developing study and career pathways through developing the skills and knowledge to understand their strengths, interests and aspirations through classroom activities, a well resourced Careers Centre and an extensive counselling service.

In addition, Star of the Sea College has an extensive range of Vocational Education Programs run in conjunction with major Tertiary and Further Education (TAFE) colleges that enable students to explore vocational pathways as part of their VCE studies.

Parent and students are welcome to contact the Careers Centre to make an appointment to discuss their Careers and Pathways planning.

Staff - Professional Learning

Star of the Sea College is a vibrant learning community.

Staff see themselves as lifelong learners and to that end staff are involved in whole school professional learning days each term, involvement in professional learning teams, contributing to learning in faculty and pastoral based teams and attending external and internal professional learning activities.

Staff attend professional learning in many areas - a few are listed below:

Student wellbeing
Subject based pedagogy
Incorporating information and communications technology in the classroom
Sustainability
Curriculum development
Religious and faith education
Presentation education