Nano Nagle Centre
At Star of the Sea College, we’re building a space where young people will learn, grow, perform, connect and thrive. The Nano Nagle Centre is the next big step in our College Master Plan, following the much-loved Heritage Building transformation. This ambitious redevelopment replaces Sebastian Hall with a vibrant, three-storey heart of the College – a place where learning meets growth, and where community comes together.
This landmark project, designed by PMDL McGlashan Everist and built by Vaughan Constructions with Gallagher Jeffs, will transform Sebastian Hall into a modern centrepiece of College life. The new facility will include a versatile gymnasium with two full-size courts and 900 retractable seats – providing the perfect venue for sport, assemblies and major school events.
In August 2025, construction began on the new Nano Nagle Centre, an exciting new chapter for Star. Donations to support the new Nano Nagle Centre are welcome at any time.
Heritage Building Refurbishment
Completed in June 2022, the Heritage Building refurbishment honours the essence of the Convent and our Presentation Sisters. The refurbishment has enhanced the beauty of the original Convent, with a portico now connecting the east and west sides of the campus. Contemporary learning and social spaces, including landscape development, has created an environment that enhances student wellbeing, resources and facilities, resulting in desirable educational outcomes. The completion of the 18-month project concludes the first stage of the College’s Master Plan.
Our vision was to celebrate the College history through design, to model lifelong learning, encourage collaboration and to enhance campus circulation. The innovative learning spaces facilitate the relationship between teaching, learning and enhanced curricula, and accommodate flexible pedagogy. Circulation has been significantly enhanced by the portico, enabling east to west circulation and universal access.
The College history has been referenced through the retention of key original building elements, and the celebration of significant people and places. The inspired design has enhanced an already beautiful building, providing exceptional collaborative and instructional spaces, whilst honouring the architectural integrity of the existing building.
Heritage Building Refurbishment:
December 2020 – June 2022
Builder: McCorkell Constructions
Architect: McGlashan Everist
Star of the Sea College – Heritage Wing was shortlisted in the Australian Institute of Architects – 2023 National Architecture Awards Program – Educational Architecture Heritage
