"Through Faith We Shine"

Kia ora and Welcome

Our Lady Star of the Sea is a Year 1-8 Catholic Integrated school located in the beach suburb of Sumner, Christchurch. Located only a couple hundred metres from the beach the school makes good use of its local environment. Education outside the classroom involves activities such as surfing and coastal environmental studies. Our school has a close relationship with the Catholic Church and the Special Character of the school fosters the teachings and values of Jesus Christ.

We have an outstanding teaching staff who are committed to the development of the 'whole' child which includes the spiritual, academic, emotional and social dimensions of each child. We acknowledge that every child is different and we therefore cater for the specific learning needs of all our children. We offer opportunities and specific learning programmes for gifted and talented children as well as those who need academic support.

We have an outstanding academic record with many of our children winning academic and sports scholarships to Rangi Ruru, Christ's College, St Margaret's, St Andrew's and Girls High School.

We are a 21st century school which understands that in an ever-changing world, children need to be global citizens who have an awareness of the world around them. We encourage our children to have an empathy for others at a local, national and global level. We have a wonderful parent community who work in partnership with the school. There is a real sense of family in our school community where people are made to feel welcome and everybody has a sense of belonging.

Our Mission Statement says it all: "We will live out our Catholic Faith and achieve personal excellence by being globally aware, dynamic thinkers, self-motivated, effective communicators and actively involved in our school community".

Although we have open days throughout the year, we welcome visits to our school at anytime. We have an open door policy and prospective students and their parents can visit at anytime. We will arrange a tour of our school with two of our Student Leaders as well as a meeting with myself to discuss your child's future.

John Kane, M.Ed

Principal