Our Lady of Sion College was first established in 1928 by the Sisters of Our Lady of Sion to respond to the needs of the children and Catholic families of the Box Hill area. Initially, it catered for primary-age boys and girls, with male enrolments being filtered out by 1935 and the College eventually offering secondary education for girls only by 1960. Since its establishment, the College has welcomed a rich diversity of students and we are renowned for our inclusiveness – it is a hallmark not only of our school but in particular the traditions and legacy left to us by the Sisters of Our Lady of Sion. We are very proud of the ninety years of excellent education we have provided to young women in the Box Hill and neighbouring areas. We are now a thriving community in excess of 950 students and over 120 staff, serving families from across the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Today, our students have access to a very broad curriculum that caters for each stage of their secondary education. The use of personalised devices as learning tools has revolutionised the way in which students learn and engage with each other, their teachers and the world beyond our school campus. The College continues to invest in staff professional learning, and recognises that student learning is enhanced by the development of strong critical and analytical thinking, interpersonal and collaborative skills so vital to their lives today. Our extensive facilities have developed to respond to the needs of our students in the twenty-first century and include specialised science, technology, creative and performing arts and sporting facilities. In recent years, the College has also accomplished a masterplan that includes the Emmanuel Learning Centre for Years 7 and 8 students, our 340-seat Miriam Theatre and our Notre Dame Centre, which caters for the particular needs of our senior students.