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Our Values
At Sorrento Grammar, our values are the cornerstone of our educational approach. We believe in nurturing confident, kind, and capable individuals who are equipped to make a meaningful impact in the world. Our values guide the way we teach, learn, and interact as a school community.
In this section, you can explore how our philosophy shapes daily life at Sorrento Grammar, discover the structure and strengths of our K–12 curriculum, and learn about the dedicated members of our Governing Council who ensure our school continues to thrive.
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge and respect the Kaurna people, the traditional custodians of the land on which South Port Kindergarten stands. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander families to the South Port Kindergarten community.
Ninna Marni
Our Philosophy
At the heart of Sorrento Grammar is a belief that education is a thriving partnership—between students, families and staff.
- We focus on developing academic excellence balanced with social responsibility.
- A nurturing and inclusive environment helps students flourish intellectually, emotionally, socially and ethically.
- Co-education from Prep to Year 12 equips boys and girls with mutual respect, resilience and empathy..
Curriculum
Designed around the learner, our comprehensive K–12 curriculum prepares students for a world of possibilities.
- Early Learning (Prep–Year 2): joyful, play-based exploration of literacy, numeracy, creativity and wellbeing
- Junior Years (3–6): expanding curiosity, digital fluency, critical thinking with specialist subjects—including Visual & Performing Arts, Language and Technology
- Middle Years (7–9): deeper disciplinary study and vertical curriculum, including hands-on STEM, accelerated literacy, and leadership initiatives
- Senior Years (10–12): flexible academic pathways, selecting VCE, VET, and extension options—supported by personalised mentor programs
Governing Council
Governance at Sorrento Grammar is managed by a dedicated Council shaped by professional and community expertise.
- Members bring backgrounds in education, finance, law, community leadership and more.
- The Council meets regularly to oversee strategic planning, financial stewardship, risk management and policy review.
- Through their guidance and oversight, they ensure our school stays true to its mission, values—and future vision.
Course Inspired Facilities
We offer a wide range of high quality of teaching and extra-curricular activities.
We offer a range of training packages in a range of subject areas and can offer blended learning opportunities to best meet your needs. If sitting in a room with a trainer and having the opportunity for discussion with other learners sounds good to you then we can offer this.
Student Inspired Events
We offer a wide range of high quality of teaching and extra-curricular activities.
If you prefer to study in your own time and at your own speed then one of our e-learning packages may be right up your street. There is a third option, which is you like the sound of both but perhaps can’t attend all training sessions, this is when blended learning comes into its own.