2026 SCHOOL MUSICAL - DISNEY'S The Little Mermaid Jr.

St Mary's is thrilled to announce our 2026 School Musical: Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.

This much-loved musical follows Ariel, a young mermaid who dreams of life beyond the ocean. Featuring dazzling musical numbers such as Under the Sea, Poor Unfortunate Souls, and Part of Your World, this production promises to showcase the incredible talents of our students both on stage and behind the scenes.

With four performances across three days, our College community is invited to come together and celebrate the dedication, creativity and passion of our cast and crew.

Venue: SGN Hall
St Mary Star of the Sea College
15 Harbour Street, Wollongong

🎭 PERFORMANCE DATES

Thursday 21 May – 7.00pm⭐ Opening Night

Friday 22 May – 7.00pm

Saturday 23 May – 2.00pm 🎟 Matinee

Saturday 23 May – 7.00pm 🌟 Closing Night

🎟 TICKETS Child – $20, Adult - $30 or Family: $90 (2 Adults + 2 Children)

🎟 Tickets available via Humanitix.We encourage families, friends, alumni and the wider community to secure their seats early and support our students in what promises to be a magical theatrical experience.

Striving Stars – After School Enrichment Program

St Mary Star of the Sea College is proud to introduce Striving Stars, a free after-school enrichment program designed for Year 5 and Year 6 students.

As part of our commitment to strengthening community connections, this program supports students as they prepare for the transition to secondary school through engaging, literacy-focused learning experiences.

Program Overview

Striving Stars is a structured program facilitated by Year 11 students, under the guidance of experienced teachers as part of their Community Service. The program fosters positive relationships between primary and secondary students while building confidence and a love of learning.

Sessions are interactive and hands-on, focusing on:

• Reading & Comprehension – developing fluency, understanding and critical thinking
• Writing Skills – building creative and analytical writing abilities
• Confidence & Readiness – preparing students for success in high schoo

Key Details

• Who: Year 5 & 6 students (boys and girls)
• Cost: Free
• When: Thursdays, 4:00 – 5:00pm
• Commencing: Term 2, 2026
• Where: St Mary Star of the Sea College, SGN Hall

Register Your Interest

Families are invited to submit an Expression of Interestto help us tailor the program to best meet student needs.

Striving Stars is more than a program, it’s an opportunity to build skills, confidence and community in a supportive and engaging environment.

Wollongong Educators – Ready to Elevate AI & Design Thinking in Your Classroom?

We’re excited to host a regional professional development opportunity at St Mary Star of the Sea College, Wollongong, in partnership with Inspired Education Australia.

This two-day series is designed to support teachers in confidently integrating AI and advanced design thinking practices into their classrooms.

15 June – AI in Education
16 June – STEM x Design Thinking x AI (Advanced)

This workshop series blends practical AI tools, prompt engineering, ethical frameworks and advanced design thinking strategies.

Venue: St Mary Star of the Sea College Wollongong
Dates: 15–16 June 2026
Limited places available

Further details via this invitation

Let’s shape the future of learning together.