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Celebrating learning and life

Catholic school communities are places where families and staff share the incredibly important responsibility of supporting the vast potential of every student. All 31 Catholic system schools, located in Toowoomba, the Darling Downs and South West Queensland region share the challenging mission to be exemplary places of learning and faith where all students experience academic success within a distinctive Catholic environment.

There are many reasons why students succeed in our schools but the most important of these is our staff. After the family the teacher is the most influential person in the lives of students whilst they are at school. Our staff fully appreciate the life-changing power of education and have a passion for learning. A vibrant and personalised approach to learning challenges students to think deeply about the world and their place in it.

Our staff act in partnership with parents to bring out the best in every student. Welcoming parents as active partners in the education process is an essential ingredient to success at school. Parents are uniquely positioned to help their child develop a positive disposition towards school where they feel secure, where they are known and valued and where they can learn and achieve successfully. The partnership between parent, student and teacher is crucial to 13 years of successful schooling.

I thank all families who are sharing in this journey with us and extend an invitation to all to experience the positive difference our schools are making in the lives of students. A Catholic education is inclusive, affordable and open to all.

Teaching with us

If you are a teacher who thrives on being the best at what you do and seeing students succeed beyond their expectations, you may be interested in working for Toowoomba Catholic Schools.

Eleven of our schools are classified as rural or remote. Generous incentive packages are available to teachers in these schools. As a teacher in one of these schools you will be a welcome and respected member of a vibrant community and enjoy many unique and enriching social, cultural and sporting experiences and events.

If you are looking for career opportunities and personal and professional growth, teaching in a rural or remote school could provide the ideal environment to kickstart or hasten your career aspirations. Learn quickly, develop your skills, and see your career enriched through a repertoire of diverse experiences.

Toowoomba Catholic Schools welcomes enquiries from graduates, highly qualified, principled and motivated educators seeking employment in a professional and progressive faith-based organization.

We invite you to discover more about us at www.twb.catholic.edu.au

Dr Pat Coughlan Executive Director: Catholic Schools Diocese of Toowoomba

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Established in 1942, Darling Downs Christian School is a coeducational school providing quality Christian education from Kindergarten to Year 12. An intimate-size school fostering a ‘whole person’ approach to learning, the school is founded on Biblical principles and values.

Welcoming students from many different denominational and cultural backgrounds, the school is set on a beautiful semirural campus, in the growing Toowoomba suburb of Glenvale.

The curriculum not only focuses on the intellectual but also the spiritual, physical, social and emotional dimensions of our students. The whole person approach is expressed in special character initiatives such as a spiritual development curriculum, service opportunities and learning outside the classroom.

This year marks a new chapter in the history of the school, with the completion of a new secondary school building.

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Meet the leaders of St Mary’s College education

Twenty excited young men have taken the opportunity to represent St Mary’s College in leadership roles this year.

The school’s principal, Mr Michael Newman, is proud of the fine young men who have taken the leadership positions in their stride and accepted the responsibility of ensuring that the spirit and direction of the College is maintained and strengthened throughout 2020.

“The St Mary’s College primary and secondary school leaders are highly involved in the school community that is supporting them to grow into young men of faith, integrity, action and excellence,” Mr Newman said.

“Each of the boys have great values, conduct themselves to a very high standard and embrace the school motto ‘Conanti Corona’ every day; which means strive for the crown,” he said.

Mr Newman further commented that the student leadership team is expected to be a voice for the other students in the College, which is an important concept in education.

“The leaders empower students and enable them, in collaboration, to achieve what they desire.

“Forming part of the Student Representative Council, the leadership team also provide staff feedback in relation to teaching practices and communication methods,” he said

College Captain Alastair Doljanin has attended St Mary’s College since Year 6 and has admired the College leaders before him.

“As College Captain, I aim to be a role model and a friend to the other students attending St Mary’s College,” Alastair said.

“I strive to connect with my peers, listen to them and present

their concerns and ideas to the Executive Leadership team in an effort to work collaboratively with them to achieve positive outcomes.”

Primary leader Aloysious Va’a said he enjoys making positive friendships with the boys at St Mary’s College and supporting the staff.

Primary academic leader Charlie Bowen says being a leader at St Mary’s College means being part of an excellent school and knowing there is always someone to look out for you.

There are six primary leaders and 14 secondary leaders who each lead a portfolio within the College – academic, social, identity, cultural and sport.

This student leadership team is looking forward to a prosperous year ahead.

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