Stella Maris Catholic Primary School is located on the North West Coast of Tasmania. The school has an enrolment of approximately 470 students from Kindergarten to Grade six. A systemic Parish school, Stella Maris was first opened in 1862 under the guidance of local school teacher, Mary Morris. In 1900, the school came under the care of the Sisters of Mercy. During the early years of the school, classes were taught in the Star of the Sea Church in Mount St. In July 1977 construction began on the current site, adjacent to Marist College and overlooking Bass Strait in Futuna Ave. Since then, there have been a number of extensions and upgrades at the school. The school has forged a reputation in the community for providing quality Catholic education within a creative, innovative and exciting school community. Stella Maris is a community with a common vision which is centred on the person of Jesus Christ and his teachings. Members of the community give strength to one another, encourage one another to be open to the influence of Jesus and respond to the Gospel call. This enables the faith of all to be active, conscious and continually growing. The staff at Stella Maris are committed to providing an educational environment in which the Catholic faith is promoted and where academic excellence, acceptable behaviour and full student participation are fostered within a supportive atmosphere. The staff recognise and support parents as the first and primary educators of their children. Through the curriculum, the students are given the opportunity to become equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate learning now and in the future. The curriculum promotes Christian attitudes based on Gospel values, which encourages students to become effective members of society. Staff strive to ensure that students witness and experience quality, equity, and justice in the school environment. Students are made to feel secure and are given the opportunity to experience success so that they may develop to their full..