At Our Lady Star of the Sea, students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop their gifts and take part in a wide range of learning experiences beyond the classroom.
From school excursions, academic enrichment and creative arts to school band, lunchtime clubs, wellbeing initiatives, service opportunities and sport, students are supported to grow in confidence, curiosity, teamwork and leadership.
These experiences help children discover their strengths, build positive relationships and enjoy a rich and balanced school life where they feel connected, challenged and encouraged to shine.
Our School Band
Our School Band is run in conjunction with The Central Coast Conservatorium School Band program.
Please see below for further information from the Conservatorium or alternatively you can contact the School Office on 4365 6229
About the School Band Program
The School Band Program is an entry level band program designed to give primary school students the opportunity to learn an instrument of their choice and to participate in their school band.
All lessons and band rehearsals are held at school during school hours with the exception of the band rehearsals which are usually held before school.
Students learn alongside their peers in small groups with experienced specialist teachers and conductors from the Conservatorium, with the opportunity to later move into private lessons and the Conservatorium’s premier ensembles as they progress.
Students generally join the program in Year 3, although older students are also welcome. All beginner students start in the Training Band where they are taught the fundamentals of how to play their instrument and how to read music. Regular performance opportunities enable students to also learn performance skills and to showcase what they have learnt.
After a year of training, most students are then ready to move into their school’s Concert Band where the students are extended on their instrument and introduced to many different styles of music. The Concert Band regularly performs at school assemblies and other special events and is the senior ensemble group at each school.
The Schools Program is an excellent and affordable way to get your child started in music. For more information on what you need to do to get started, please click here “Getting Started” page or click here to contact us for more information.
Academic Opportunities
At Our Lady Star of the Sea, students are encouraged to extend their learning, explore their strengths and participate in a wide range of academic enrichment opportunities.
High Potential Learning
- Artful Minds
- Word Wizards
- High potential Indigenous students writing focus
- St Joseph’s Catholic College and St Edward’s College Enrichment Days
Writing, Literacy and English
- Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Competition
- Patrick White Young Indigenous Awards
- WriteOn Competition
- Spelling Bee
- ABC News in My Neighbourhood Competition
- Year 3 Dingos English Incursion
Mathematics Enrichment
- Maths Olympiad for Stage 3 students
- Maths Explorer for Stage 2 students
- Newcastle Permanent Maths Competition
- Early Stage 1 Maths Enrichment Program
Science, Technology and Creative Thinking
- ICAS assessments, supported by Sydney University
- Techmatics Day
- Kinder Jollybops Science Incursion
- Visual Arts Skill Development
Public Speaking and Communication
- Public Speaking opportunities with CSBB Schools
- CSBB Debating competitions
Positive Relationships and Wellbeing
At Our Lady Star of the Sea, student wellbeing is supported through clear routines, positive relationships and opportunities for every child to feel safe, known and connected.
Behaviour, Belonging and Emotional Safety
- Project Star, our behaviour curriculum, provides clear and consistent routines that help students feel safe, calm and ready to learn.
- Structured learning environments support students’ social and emotional wellbeing while also strengthening academic success.
- The Respect Program helps students build teamwork, fairness and positive relationships through sport.
- Wellbeing Weeks provide dedicated time for students to focus on kindness, connection, resilience and positive mental health.
Friendship, Social Skills and Play
- A Quiet Space with games is available in the playground for students who prefer a calmer play option.
- Targeted Social Skills Groups support students in building confidence, friendship skills and positive peer relationships.
- Counsellor-led social groups provide additional support for students who may benefit from guided connection and social development.
- Friendship Groups help students strengthen relationships and feel a sense of belonging at school.
Student Voice, Leadership and Connection
- Peer Support gives students opportunities to connect across year levels and support one another.
- The Student Representative Council allows students to share ideas, develop leadership skills and contribute to school life.
- Mini Vinnies encourages students to live out faith through service, compassion and care for others.
- Environmental Group supports students to work together on sustainability and stewardship.
- Chess Club provides a calm, social and strategic activity for students to enjoy with peers.
Counselling and Additional Support
- OLSS has access to a full-time school counsellor who supports student wellbeing, social development and emotional growth.
At Our Lady Star of the Sea, students have opportunities to explore their interests, develop new skills and connect with others through creative arts programs, lunchtime clubs and student leadership opportunities.
Creative Arts and Performance
- School Choir
- Dance Troupe
- School Band
- School Concerts
- Art Club
- Drawing Club
Lunchtime Clubs and Interest Groups
- Coding Club
- Chess Club
- Debating
- Library Monitors
At Our Lady Star of the Sea, students are encouraged to be active, build confidence and participate in a wide range of sporting opportunities, from school-based carnivals and fun days through to inter-school competitions and representative sport pathways.
School Sport Events
- Swimming Carnival
- Athletics Carnival
- Cross Country for Years 2–6
- Water Fun Day
- Kinder Gecko Sports Cricket
- K–1 Sport Fun Day
- Year 3 Surf Fun Day
- Year 4 Surf Fun Day
Gala Days and Inter-School Competitions
- Years 3–6 Gala Days, including Soccer, League Tag, Netball, OzTag and Rugby Union
- Soccer Gala Day
- OzTag Gala Day
- Netball Gala Day
- Paul Kelly Cup AFL
- Rugby League
- Rugby Union
- Waratah Shield Cricket
- St Edward’s Soccer Day for Year 5
Representative Sport Opportunities
- Broken Bay pathways
- Diocesan representative sport opportunities
- Soccer
- Rugby League
- Rugby Union
- OzTag
- Touch Football
- Hockey
- Swimming
- Athletics
- Golf
- Tennis
- Water Polo
- Diving
Diocesan Representative Sport
- AFL
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Hockey
- Netball
- Rugby League
- Rugby Union
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Touch Football
Sporting Schools and Specialist Programs
- Sporting Schools grant programs, including Gymnastics for Year 4, AFL for Year 2, Rugby League for Year 1 and Basketball for Year 2
- WR4 Cricket NSW Girls Cricket Program
- Visits and programs delivered by the Sydney Swans
- Visits and programs delivered by the Sydney Roosters
Major excursions were realigned with the Stage 3 curriculum so that a two-year rotation could be incorporated into these events. Each year, Stage 3 students travel to locations relevant to their curriculum (e.g. Bathurst as part of their ‘Gold’ Focus, Canberra as part of their ‘Australian Democracy’ Focus). Other stages follow up major units of work with excursions into the local community.
