Stella Maris Leadership Award

Your journey begins today

The Stella Maris Leadership Award aims to help students shine and thrive to be well-rounded individuals. All students work towards the Gold level, and through the teachings in Core RE, supported by the curriculum and tutorials, they learn about the virtues and how these can be acquired through deliberate acts.

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Endorsed and supported by all UK Catholic Universities

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Birmingham Newman University with crest to the left


What is the Stella Maris Leadership Award?

The Stella Maris Leadership Award, based on the Intellectual, Moral, Civic, and Performance Catholic virtues, is now a nationally recognised programme. We designed the award to cultivate the habits and virtues in students necessary to be well-rounded individuals who can meet the challenges of the 21st century, navigate life, and demonstrate stewardship. Ultimately, the aim is for each member of the College community to practice the virtues to become 'my best self', to develop good sense or practical wisdom, and to reflect on how to be shining lights of good character.

There are three levels of the award: Bronze, Silver and Gold. Each student will be expected to gain at least the Bronze level by the time they leave College. Each award will be recognised by a star shaped badge, and certificate.

Information Guide

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Stella Maris Leadership Award Silver star with navy in the middle

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Make an impression

On your CV and UCAS

Focus: Service | Spes - Hope

Learn new skills

Make a difference in college, at home, and in the community

Focus: Leadership | Fides - Faith

Innovate

Be the best you can be

Focus: Innovation | Caritas - Love

Recognised success

'Outstanding' Ofsted report

"Staff prepare students very effectively for their futures and for life in modern Britain.

All students participate in the innovative Stella Maris Leadership Award, which has been developed by college leaders.

Students value the award, both for the development of their full potential as a member of society and for their future careers prospects."

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Association of Character Education report

"The Stella Maris programme is the central vehicle to the development of character.

The initiative provides a strong framework for motivating students to 'seek out' opportunities where they can develop their character, and become ethical and civic-minded young leaders.

Students are able to discuss how their participation in Stella Maris activities develops specific virtues, helping their to flourish in life."

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Partner Schools

We are proud to collaborate with schools across the country on the Stella Maris Leadership Award. If you are interested in introducing the award at your school please email Maria Coyle, our Head of PTE and Stella Maris Leadership Award lead, here.

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