St Mary Star of the Sea College is a school with a rich history that dates back 145 years.
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Under the guidance of Archbishop John Bede Polding, in 1873 the Sisters of the Good Samaritan sailed from Sydney to Wollongong to undertake the initiation of a parish school. In 1875 five Sisters opened a boarding and day school, initially enrolling 24 girls, 14 of whom were boarders and St Mary’s was officially open for business.
While the facilities and buildings have grown over time to meet the needs of the students, at its heart is a Good Samaritan college with strong traditions and values based on a love of God, love of learning, hospitality, stewardship and peace.
The College, managed by a board of directors, provides a dynamic and nurturing educational community where students and staff strive to realise their full potential aspiring to the motto, “I am born for higher things”.
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St Mary’s, located right in the heart of Wollongong opposite South Beach, is an all girls school for students from years 7 to 12. It is committed to providing a vibrant and transformational learning environment where students want to learn and can naturally discover their individual talents and true passions.
They prepare young women to be critical thinkers, problem solvers, flexible in an ever changing world and ethical individuals with a great sense of social justice in a global community.
A major change took place at St Mary’s three years ago with the introduction of The Middle Years Program of the International Baccalaureate. It is now an authorised IB school where The Middle Years Program is taught from years 7 to 9. The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
IB World Schools share a common philosophy - a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education and that, St Mary’s also believes, is important for their students.
To find out more go to stmarys.nsw.edu.au
