Visitors who step inside the doors of St Michael's Collegiate often comment that they can sense something special.  Sometimes they remark on the girls' confidence, sometimes it's their energy but most often it's the strong relationships that are evident within the School. Discovering the difference that the right school can make for your daughter is what makes the Collegiate community so special.

Established in 1892, Collegiate is a K to 12 Anglican day and boarding school for girls, steeped in history and heritage.  For over 124 years, young women have been part of a strong community celebrated for its rich blend of academic excellence, sporting endeavours, creative arts and co-curricular activities. Set in the picturesque city of Hobart, Collegiate provides a world class education in a safe corner of the globe known for its scenic beauty, culture and warm sense of community.  Located in the capital city of Hobart in Tasmania, Australia's southernmost state.

Girls' education is a specialised field and as a girls only school, Collegiate has long been a trailblazer in its commitment to pathways for young women. The School is renowned for delivering a contemporary education which provides each girl with the inspiration and energy to find her own niche.  Specialised guidance and opportunity help each young woman to build the skills and confidence required to flourish and to be set for life.

Collegiate has a well deserved reputation for academic excellence - a symbol of the remarkable teaching and learning framework that has long challenged our girls to be forward thinkers and problem solvers. However, our multifaceted curriculum reaches far beyond academia. A unique blend of  artistic, sporting, and outdoor educational experiences are combined to develop self-belief, courage, leadership and resilience.  

Year 9 is a pivotal year in transition from adolescence to emerging adulthood. The Year 9 ASPIRE program provides a challenging yet safe and supportive environment in which students are encouraged to aspire to new goals. ASPIRE assists all Year 9 students in developing the skills to become independent, resilient and responsible global citizens. Girls have the opportunity to learn through self-directed projects, powerful group programs, community service activities and volunteering for community events, all of which give a wonderful richness to the Year 9 experience.

The program is based on three key themes – exploration, expedition and service-learning.

EXPLORATION

Exploration aims to awaken the sense of personal and group endeavour and pioneering spirit in our students.  These experiences seek to place the onus of discovery on the students to search and find information, access resources and participate in activities within a defined budget.

EXPEDITION

Expedition connects to activities that are mainly about journeying from one place to another by utilising individually inspired power and which provide a clear objective and destination.  The focus of the experience is on the day to day journey and the voyage of personal self-discovery.  These experiences are often more physically challenging.

SERVICE-LEARNING

Service-learning engages girls in meaningful and rewarding relationship-building with a number of local, inter-state and overseas communities.  These opportunities seek to offer a balance of formal instruction with opportunities to serve in the community in order to provide a pragmatic, progressive learning experience.  Through real life lessons students reflect on their service experiences in order to grow in character, problem-solving skills, and a better understanding of civic responsibility.  Service-learning gives our girls the ability to directly apply what they are learning in a way that makes a positive and significant difference to others.

Collegiate's Senior School delivers outstanding facilities and support for young women in Years 9 to 12. Students are encouraged to explore a myriad of pathways for the future. Each young woman is mentored towards attaining her personal best and is empowered to grasp opportunity.

The Collegiate journey is as unique as it is special. Each girl treads her own path of personal discovery in order to become set for life.

For enrollment or more information, please call 852 3182 6925 to find out more.