Our Lady Star of the Sea, Terrigal is a welcoming Catholic primary school for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. As a three-stream school serving the parish of Terrigal, OLSS provides a caring and faith-filled learning environment where every child is supported to grow, belong and achieve.
At OLSS, we believe education is about nurturing the whole child, mind, body and spirit.
Our dedicated teachers work in partnership with families to understand each child’s strengths, needs and interests, helping students become confident learners, kind friends and thoughtful young people.
Learning is strengthened by our Catholic faith, strong wellbeing focus, modern facilities and wide range of opportunities in academic enrichment, sport, music, performing arts, leadership and service. We want every student to feel known, valued and encouraged to make the most of their gifts.
As students move through OLSS, they are supported to build the faith, knowledge, skills and confidence they need for high school and beyond.
Educating hearts and minds, inspiring lifelong learners, and fostering a culture of excellence.
A Catholic education shaped by faith and care
As a Catholic school, OLSS is guided by the message of Jesus and the example of Mary, Star of the Sea, our school and parish patron. Faith is woven through daily school life through prayer, Religious Education, liturgy, service, social justice and the way we care for one another.
Students are encouraged to live with respect, compassion, gratitude and hope, helping them grow not only as learners, but as people who can make a positive difference in the world.
We encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning in an environment of support, nurturing and partnership between teachers and parents. As we believe each student is different, we work towards establishing and then teaching towards the unique characteristics of each child.
Our goal is to ensure that your children are balanced, happy, and best-placed to succeed in the future.
We are a well-resourced school that combines the latest facilities with professional and dedicated teaching staff.
We measure our success beyond purely academic terms. Learning in our
community is characterised by nurturing the growth of the whole child, mind, body and spirit.
We strive to instil gospel values for our children and community, under the guidance of Mary
Star of the Sea, our school and parish patroness. Alongside assisting them in their faith journey and achieving outstanding educational standards, we strive to give our students every opportunity in performing arts, music, sports and extra-curricular activity.
Why families choose OLSS Terrigal
Families choose OLSS for our:
- Welcoming Catholic community where every child is known and cared for
- Strong teaching and learning programs that support year-on-year academic growth
- Whole-child approach to learning, wellbeing, faith and personal development
- Positive relationships and wellbeing practices that help students feel safe and connected
- Opportunities in sport, creative arts, school band, leadership, service, excursions and enrichment
- Dedicated teachers who work in partnership with families
- Contemporary learning spaces and strong connection to Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish and the Terrigal community
At OLSS, children are supported to grow in confidence, discover their strengths and enjoy a rich, balanced school life.
