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Benefits of Independent Schools Choosing the Right School Principally Speaking: Saint Stephen’s College

Publisher: Christine Clancy christine.clancy@primecreative.com.au Managing Editor: Toli Papadopoulos toli.papadopoulos@primecreative.com.au Producing a highly credible resource that enables parents to make the most informed educational decisions for their children remains the central focus of Whichschool? Magazine. When choosing a school for your child, there are numerous factors that need to be considered. At WhichSchool?, we understand there is no one-size-fits-all approach, and have laid out a multitude of options which aim to assist parents in making this imperative decision.

Whichschool? is designed to be a resource that can be read, absorbed and used over an extended period of time to weigh up all the options to help ensure the best outcome for your child. From school management and facilities right through to values and philosophy, our directory provides insights from some of the state’s leading educators. To help you make the right decision, we also host a website under the name School Compare, which allows parents to compare the factors most important to them. Visit the site at: www.schoolcompare.com.au. We are proud to be a part of your family’s educational journey.

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Choosing the right school

Principally Speaking: Saint Stephen’s College

Q&A: ISQ Executive Director David Robertson

St Laurence’s College: The start of a new era

Sheldon College: The ideal environment for learning

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Canterbury College: The future is bright

Brisbane Grammar School: Learning outside the classroom

St Joseph’s Nudgee College: Fostering leadership capabilities

The Moreton Bay Colleges: Giving them the best start

Brisbane Girls Grammar School: A broad, liberal education

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Brisbane Boys’ College: A new school of thought

Rockhampton Grammar School: Closer to home

Catholic schools: Far from the ordinary

School profiles Brisbane city & eastern suburbs

School profiles Western suburbs

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Discover their spark Your child’s education should not only be measured by tests and scores. Teachers in today’s Catholic schools know a ranking upon graduation is not the sole definition of your child’s success. Their education should also be filled with encouragement and wonderment; where their heart sings with joy, every school day.

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The independent sector educates around 15 per cent of Queensland students, offering parents from varied backgrounds a huge choice of schools based on values, community and culture. This magazine is your comprehensive guide to these schools and the broad range of learning options that they provide. To help you make the right choices for your child’s education we have spoken to some of the state’s top educators and compiled information about a range of leading academic institutions in easy-todigest articles.

Here, to kickstart your selection process, we run through the factors to consider and frequently asked questions when choosing a school.

of the information you need to make a decision can be found online or in brochures, but there are some things, such as playground facilities, that you may like to see in person.

OPEN DAYS & SCHOOL VISITS SCHOOL MANAGEMENT & FACILITIES Most schools hold at least one open day a year where you’ll be able to chat to the principal or headmaster, teachers and students, as well as other parents. Many schools also offer opportunities for parents to visit during regular school hours. Plenty

Consider the vision that the school has for its future and whether it seems well managed. Are the rules clearly stated, positive and well enforced? Are students encouraged to become involved in leading

RIGHT School teachers handle bullying? What is the school’s disciplinary policy? Is there a counsellor or nurse on site? Is there genuine warmth and respect between students and teachers? Are the school’s teaching methods aligned to your child’s talents, strengths and interests? What is the school’s homework expectation? How does the school monitor and report back on individual students? How accessible are teachers if you have concerns about your child’s progress? Is there an active Parent Teacher Association? ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE & STUDENT LIFE

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the school? Are parents encouraged to get involved in developing school policies? What role does the school play in the local community? What unique facilities and resources does the school boast? Are before or after school programs available? In what ways is technology used in the classroom? Is the school investing in new facilities that will be in use during your child’s education? Does the school offer external campuses or a sister school? What is the school’s computer policy?

VALUES & TEACHING Are the school’s religious and philosophical outlooks and practices the same as your own? How are morals and ethics taught? How do

In which subjects does the school record its best results and how does it rank against other schools in the area? Does the school tend to channel children into academic or vocational streams? What are the school’s policies regarding gifted or special needs children? What are the advantages of the school size? If co-ed, what is the gender balance of classes? How multicultural is the school? Are there peer-support programs to help new students fit in? What is the external reputation of the students? Is the school intellectually competitive? Will your child be sufficiently challenged? What proportion of the school’s students go to university? COST & TRANSPORT

CURRICULUM & CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES As Australia’s population becomes increasingly diverse, technologies more sophisticated, and the demands of the workplace more complex, independent schools are supplementing the national curriculum framework in a number of different ways. Your first step is to consider the finer points of a school’s curriculum and the skills that its graduates are known for, and whether these are in line with your own child’s unique strengths and interests. You may also like to consider whether co-curricular activities will fit easily into your family’s routine. Do you want your child to have access to community initiatives or overseas travel? Will the school encourage you to get involved in school excursions? Which languages are offered?

Is financial assistance available in the form of scholarships or bursaries and could your child qualify? Besides tuition fees, are there other course-related costs to consider? Does the school facilitate a car-pooling program? Is it accessible by frequent public transport? Are there safe cycling roads on your route to the school? ONE SIZE DOESN’T FIT ALL

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Remember that the ‘best’ school is the one that provides your child with a sound education and an environment in which to become a creative, reflective and critical thinker, make friends, feel safe and thrive. The best school may therefore be a different one for someone else’s child.

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Headmaster Jamie Dorrington joined the school in 2003.

PRINCIPALLY SPEAKING Jamie Dorrington, Headmaster at Saint Stephen’s College on the Gold Coast talks to WhichSchool? Magazine about how the school is embracing innovation, while continuing to respect the values of its past.

How does the school’s philosophy and ethos guide it today? We focus on character, but in particular on maturity, integrity and an abundance mentality. Maturity is telling the truth without offending others. Integrity is making and keeping meaningful promises. And abundance mentality is making sure everyone is recognised for their contribution. These come out of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey, which was published in 1989. Even though the school has a lot of innovative teaching practices, I still think those qualities are very important, even as students go on to become our employers in the future. We use these things to get our compass bearings. They keep us moving in the right direction. Even though technology is changing, a lot of those fundamentals haven’t changed at all. How does Saint Stephen’s College differ from other schools? I think most schools are aspiring to develop fine young graduates. We persistently focus on certain things and these become part of the culture of the school. We don’t have a rule book here, but students behave in a certain way and do what is reasonable simply because it is reasonable. The three key qualities are perpetuated, particularly by the behaviours of our senior students. It’s about the way we do things without thinking about it – that’s just second nature here. In what ways has Saint Stephen’s College evolved since you joined the school in 2003? When I arrived 16 years ago, 60 per cent of the school was demountable buildings. Now we have among the best learning facilities in the country. We

have lot of visitors from other schools coming in to see what we’ve done. The way we approach education is a lot different. It is obviously much more technology-rich. Now we use a combination of digital technology and face to face teaching. That blended learning approach is very different to the way students were taught in the past. We have a team of educators here to assist students and use a lot of data to track and monitor the progress of our students. Around six years ago, we also introduced an academic advisor program that promotes selfregulated learning. This continues to have a positive impact. Saint Stephen’s has continued to build and improve on what we had. Our performing arts has gone from strength to strength. We are now one of the best performing arts schools in south-east Queensland. We have continued to work with the culture we had, but are constantly innovating to make improvements. How do you provide support and leadership to your staff? First of all, it’s not just me, this is also provided by my executive team along with other members of staff. It’s important to send consistent messages about where we are going and why we are going there. Saint Stephen’s College provides a lot of professional development opportunities for staff to encourage innovation. There are a lot of really good things happening because teachers and other members of staff are promoting them. To provide leadership, I need to ensure that staff are clear about expectations and ensure they get professional

fulfillment in what they are doing. It’s not us versus them. I hope they see us as all part of a team – teachers, maintenance staff, teacher aides, we’re all in it together. We also have staff attending and speaking at conferences overseas, so I’m hoping they get a great deal of satisfaction from launching initiatives. What role do you play in the day-to-day activities of the students? Unfortunately, it’s not as much as what I’d like. My job is to make sure I help maintain a healthy culture in the school and make sure the students are resourced with what they need to learn. I am involved from time to time in dealing with individual students to help clarify where they are going, and I try to be out on the grounds as much as I can, letting students know I’m there to support them. What are some of the more critical issues faced by educators in the independent school sector today? I regularly attend conferences all around the world, and it is the same everywhere in the western world. I find it interesting that it doesn’t matter where the conference is being held, the issues seem to be very consistent. Mental health issues in young people, a perceived lack of resilience on their part in some cases, and concerns about the consequences of helicopter parenting. Part of growing up is making mistakes and learning from them. We need to be careful that we don’t over-sanitise the environment in which our young people grow up. The other important issue is the impact of social media and how students interact with each other. It’s difficult when in the outside world they are being exposed to the opposite message. Bullying seems to be everywhere on television and social media, and people are being made into celebrities based on these actions. Can you describe any specific ways in which the digital era is beginning to disrupt the education field? There’s a whole wave of adaptive software coming through which really allows for the personalisation of learning for individual students. This causes teachers to rethink what their role is. They need to move off the stage, and that’s a bit of a challenge for some teachers. In the last 12 months, we’ve really reached a tipping point in that regard. There are now a lot more options for collaborative learning.

Over recent years, the college grounds, facilities and technology have undergone significant developments.

We need to ensure children feel empowered to learn, not just have them relying on teachers as the gatekeepers of knowledge. We need to strengthen students so they can continue to be learners beyond school.

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Science-in-Action is an ultra-modern facility for junior and senior students. It includes labs, a lecture theatre, a gallery and collaborative learning spaces.

Another thing is that with all of this digital material, students can learn anywhere, anytime, if they want to. In the future, this may impact on how we structure our school days. Having students start at a particular time, have lessons that run for set amounts of time, and then having them finishing at 3.15 has a shelf life. We need the opportunity for students to do more project-based learning, such as STEAM projects. We need to teach students to maintain their creativity and provide them with the opportunity to apply their knowledges in an interdisciplinary sense. We’re now well on the way to addressing these challenges. Our supply chain shouldn’t focus on the teacher but should focus directly on the student. If we are talking about education and its impact on students, the future of education is very bright. The challenge for schools is that if they don’t change, they will make themselves redundant. Students need to be empowered to learn in a number of different manners in order to be valued members of the community and to be valued in the community. All of those things will become more important as parents start to look at what the school is doing to prepare their child not only for university but for work too. Employers expect us to turn up on time and work in teams with our fellow employees. There are certain aspects of what we do that hasn’t changed at all, even though the technology has.

What are your feelings about NAPLAN and its effectiveness? NAPLAN grew into something it was never intended to be. It was originally identified as a safety net to identify children who had not been identified as having additional needs. It has now grown into a league table. Unfortunately, there needs to 50 per cent of schools below the average and 50 per cent above. When people look at the results, those schools with scores below the average may actually be doing a better job because they are helping the children that need it the most. Schools were a closed shop for so long, we weren’t open enough on what we were doing, so parents needed something on which they could base a decision. So they received NAPLAN and now there is this increased focus on it. But the results derived from NAPLAN don’t measure how the school is educating the whole child. My School looks at the bits that can be measured, like literacy for example, but some things can’t be measured. An interdisciplinary perspective or the ability to work well together in teams, for example, are qualitative not quantitative. What has been your most memorable moment either as a teacher, or specifically in the role of principal? There have been quite a few, but what stands out are the times when I have been working with a student, telling them they can achieve, promoting their self-efficacy, and giving good reason for them to believe in themselves. It is rewarding to then see

them feeling empowered, like the world is their oyster. It’s about giving students the ability to enliven, enrich and empower their learning, and to understand that people have faith in them and they should have faith in themselves. What traits make for an effective and successful leader in education today? I think we need to be prepared to look at things differently. Education, above all other industries, really needs to be a leader in the pack with its potential to innovate. It’s important to realise that just because things have been done a certain way for the past 100 years, it doesn’t mean they need to be kept the same for the next 10 years. There are plenty of resources now available, but we as educators need to be prepared to change our paradigm. It’s an exciting time to be in education. Once education was one of those things that seemed to withstand everything when it came to change – schools were like bunkers. But the fact is that we have got to look for every opportunity to have an impact on the learning of every individual student rather than just a vague sense of what’s happening with a class group or a whole year level. It’s a privilege to be involved in education. The important role played by educators is understated. It is interesting that when we look at the countries that do so well in education – like Singapore, Norway and Finland – the reason they do so well is because learning is highly valued and their teachers are highly valued.

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Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ) represents over 200 schools across the state. David Robertson talks to WhichSchool? Magazine about the role of the organisation and the benefits of choosing an independent school. What is the role of ISQ? ISQ is the peak body representing Queensland’s independent schooling sector which comprises over 200 schools operating across more than 240 campuses. These not-for-profit schools are a vital part of Queensland’s education system, educating more than 120,000 students, or 15 per cent of Queensland’s school-age population. For more than 50 years ISQ has been a tireless advocate for the interests and needs of Queensland independent schools, their staff, students and families and a vocal promoter of school choice and diversity. What services and support does ISQ provide its member schools and how are they funded? Over its history, ISQ has supported new school start-ups, the expansion of existing schools and the ongoing provision of high-quality education services at member schools. ISQ is a trusted source of specialist advice and professional learning across all areas of school operations and teaching and learning. The organisation offers a range of professional support to schools across four flagship programs: school governance; quality teaching and school leadership; school improvement; and sector-based research and policy leadership. All ISQ program areas and services seek to enhance the knowledge, skills, strategies and practices of

schools and empower them to confidently shape their school’s future; build board, principal and teaching capability and capacity; and improve outcomes for students at every achievement level. These programs are funded through a mix of membership and government contributions. What does the independent school landscape look like in Queensland? The appeal of the independent sector for parents is the extensive range of education options on offer. There’s a school for every child to thrive. The sector is comprised of a wide variety of faithbased schools, including Anglican, Christian and Lutheran. There are also schools founded on a particular educational philosophy such as Steiner or Montessori. There are all-boy and all-girl schools as well as co-educational schools. Some parents love the family feel that comes from a Prep to Year 12 school where a student can complete their entire school journey in one school, while others want a stand-alone primary or secondary education for their child. As the largest provider of boarding services in the state, independent schools are also a second home for thousands of young Queenslanders each year. Some of the sector’s oldest schools have been educating students for more than 150 years. Their legacies are their distinguished alumni who have gone on to become leaders in all areas of society, from business to politics, sports, the arts and social services.

Why should parents consider an independent school for their child? Parents have entrusted the education of their children to Queensland independent schools for generations. Independent schools are well known for supporting students to reach their full potential in a wide range of academic, cultural and sporting pursuits, while also fostering positive wellbeing. When I visit our member schools, I am always struck by the welcoming community feel of our independent schools. Independent schools work very hard to welcome and engage parents and carers in the life of their school and in the education of their children. In ISQ’s ‘What Parents Want’ survey the top five reasons why parents choose independent schools are: they prepare students to fulfil their potential in later life, high quality of teachers, individualised attention, good discipline, and the school’s teaching approach. Many independent schools have developed progressive partnerships with businesses, innovation mentors, research institutes and universities. Others are leading education innovation and have been recognised nationally and internationally for their cutting-edge approach to 21st century learning. These schools are supporting students to become CEOs of their own start-up companies before they’ve even left school. They’re not just preparing their students for the jobs of the future, they’re equipping them with the skills, creativity and vision to create them. These collaborative, creative and problem-solving skills are the ones we know will hold students in good stead in an uncertain future world. What advice would you give to parents when it comes to choosing a school that is right for their child? I would encourage parents to start researching schools early. Take time to review a range of school websites to get some initial information about schools close to home and also schools that are recommended to them. The next step is to attend an Open Day or take a school tour. We know from ISQ’s survey that parents

Many independent schools have developed progressive partnerships with businesses, innovation mentors, research institutes and universities. Others are leading education innovation and have been recognised nationally and internationally for their cutting-edge approach to 21st century learning. These schools are supporting students to become CEOs of their own start-up companies before they’ve even left school. value these personal visits the most because they get that all important feel for a school and its culture. They also value the personal contact they have with future members of a school community at those visits. According to the survey, independent school parents most value meeting classroom teachers and the principal. An interesting finding that emerged from the 2018 survey is the influence children are having on their parent’s choice of school. According to the survey one in two parents said their decision was totally or highly influenced by their child’s opinion. Clearly engaging children in the school decision-making process is something more parents are doing to find the right school for their child. What are ISQ’s major priorities going forward? Locally ISQ hosted its biennial State Forum for member schools on 29 May 2019. This year the theme was ‘Think Next’ and the event boasted a line-up of high-profile speakers including futurist Bernard Salt AM, and environmental scientist and technology expert Dr Catherine Ball. Schools were challenged to consider what our education future looks like. At a state and national level, ISQ maintains a vigilant eye on education issues and policy changes. It robustly engages in topical debates and discussions by drawing on its 51-year knowledge of the sector. Working with Australia’s next Commonwealth Government will be of critical importance to the

sector which receives the majority of its public funding from the Australian Government. At the national level the sector’s priorities include: • Implementing the 2019-2023 National School Reform Agreement and Queensland Bilateral Agreement. • Rigorous analysis and testing of the new Direct Income Measure which will be used to determine future federal funding for independent and Catholic schools from as early as 2020. • Contributing to National School Resourcing Board reviews examining the funding loading for students with disability and the distribution models used by school systems to allocate federal funding. • Ongoing implementation of the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability. At a state level, ISQ will continue its strong working partnership with the Queensland Government and add its voice to current key state issues while also implementing recommendations from past reviews into NAPLAN and cyberbullying. Parents can find their local independent schools on the ISQ website at www.isq.qld.edu.au.

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St Laurence’s College has formed a new sense of tradition and belonging for Lauries students. As a leader in boys’ education since 1915, Lauries is committed to educational excellence in the tradition of Edmund Rice for every student and their chosen career pathway.

The beginning of 2019 paved a new era of learning for the College as a new Pastoral Care program was introduced. Lauries students are now allocated into one of ten Houses and journey alongside fellow students and supportive staff for the entirety of their education. The new system has been implemented with the aim to foster student welfare, growth and to instil St Laurence’s College community values.

“The introduction of a House system at Lauries has given a new meaning to passion and spirit in both academia and sport with students.”

The House system plays a key role in students’ primary education and, upon progression to secondary schooling, forms each student’s pastoral home for their Lauries Journey. Under the guidance and support of the Head of House, House Mentor and senior students, each student is known and included.

St Laurence’s College Principal, Chris Leadbetter, says College staff are enthusiastic, highly dedicated and committed to the spiritual, emotional, physical, intellectual and social needs of all students through life-long learning, mentoring and excellence.

College Captain, Thomas O’Sullivan, says the move created a stronger commitment to fostering the development of students as they transition through their schooling years. “We, as Year 12s, have found it an exciting way to get to know more people in the College community and make meaningful relationships with the younger students in our Houses,” he says.

After much research and planning, the school officially launched the House system this year with a fresh set of House crests and mottos for students to take on as their own.

“Each and every staff member at Lauries comes with a wide range of experience, skills and expertise and a deep commitment to provide students with quality relationships and positive learning experiences,” he says. Head of Middle School, David Knight, adds that students are thriving in the new pastoral environment. “Throughout the year, students are encouraged to build House spirit and comradery by engaging in inter-House activities and events each term, which

The co-curricular sports program enables students to participate in a variety of sports, catering for beginners through to elite athletes.

The Lauries Journey seeks to ensure that every boy feels known and valued for being the person he is.

A NEW ERA “Mentoring at the College also provides a great opportunity for staff to develop meaningful relationships with students in their care in order to support their study routines, co-curricular involvement, and most importantly, get to know their story throughout their Lauries Journey.” Primary school students enjoy an interactive approach to learning.

include sporting competitions, camps, academics and faith in action initiatives,” he explains. “Academics contribute significantly to the House competition, based not only on grade point average, but also on effort. This aims to reward students for their academic outcomes, engagement, behaviour and participation.”

To ensure students achieve their full potential in the College’s new era of pastoral care and learning, the school has also launched new initiatives to support the mentoring, tracking and education of each student. According to Head of Senior School, Liam Herbert, the College takes great pride in knowing all students are well supported to achieve their full potential, no matter their career pathway. “To improve student learning outcomes, St Laurence’s College has worked to equip teachers with the skills and knowledge to review each student’s academic journey through a holistic lens by using external testing data and internal school results,” he says. “Mentoring at the College also provides a great opportunity for staff to develop meaningful relationships with students in their care in order to support their study routines, co-curricular involvement, and most importantly, get to know their story throughout their Lauries Journey.” Offering an education to boys in Years 5 to 12, the College is characterised by academic and cocurricular excellence, inclusive practices, social justice and a focus on others, creating opportunities for every student to discover who he is meant to be. Boasting outstanding facilities across one purposebuilt and thoughtfully designed campus in South Brisbane, St Laurence’s College is a stone’s

throw away from the Brisbane CBD, is adjacent to Southbank and West End, and is close to all public transport (bus, train and ferry services). The College grounds harness the perfect blend of original buildings with modern student-centred learning spaces for the 21st century. State-of-the-art technology, flexible learning spaces and special interest centres allow students to explore the broad Lauries curriculum freely, in support of their learning and development. In addition to these facilities, Runcorn Playing Fields provides nine fields catering to a wide variety of sports for all students as well as a function room, professional kitchen, canteen and change rooms. St Laurence’s College also owns and operates Camp Laurence, which is located on the scenic shores of Lake Moogerah, at the base of the Great Dividing Range in the beautiful Scenic Rim Region. The site houses an outdoor recreational and educational extension to St Laurence’s College and is an excellent resource for students. It is also utilised by a number of other schools for their outdoor education programs, as well as for private group bookings and corporate functions. To find out more about this exciting era at St Laurence’s College, please contact the College on +61 7 3010 1111 or visit the website slc.qld.edu.au for more information.

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THE IDEAL ENVIRONMENT FOR LEARNING According to Vanessa Noonan, Head of Digital Pedagogy and Innovation at Sheldon College, teaching isn’t just about instruction, it is about creating the right conditions for learning. The College’s philosophy regarding pedagogy, technology and learning spaces centres around our Student Exit Outcomes and providing opportunities to enhance the future learning capabilities of our students. Sheldon College’s LINQ Precinct (Learning and Innovation for a New Queensland) is where the journey begins. Envisioning the College’s ideal environment for learning was confirmed here at Sheldon College as early as 2015 with the unveilling of the LINQ Precinct. A state-of-the-art facility, it

Head of Digital Pedagogy and Innovation, Vanessa Noonan, in the classroom.

provides students with a globally-connected, digital learning environment as well as opportunities to become Australia’s innovators and entrepreneurs of the future. Consisting of two storeys, the LINQ Precinct, with robotics, artificial intelligence, engineering and rapid prototyping lab, business and incubator hubs, an industry-standard film and television studio and accompanying editing suites, provides a stimulating, energising, agile and proactive educational experience for students from Prep through to Year 12.

Using touchscreen technology, the Prendi Wall is unique to Sheldon.

Learning environments and facilities have marginal impact without educators, industry and partnerships between sectors and academic institutes working together. The technologies adopted within Sheldon College’s learning spaces do not replace the human interaction occurring in classrooms today, but rather bring together deep connections and networks for our teachers to professionally and progressively grow with their students as well as the rapidly changing times. ArtScapes, the latest extension to the College’s LINQ Precinct, officially opened in early 2019. The unveiling revealed the building’s cutting-edge mixed media facility which features a dedicated Virtual Reality laboratory, digital art studio, and an exhibition space housing the three-metre multi-touch enabled Learning Galaxy. Sheldon College’s Learning Galaxy is an explicit example of where pedagogy, technology and learning spaces combine. The Learning Galaxy features a number of interactive experiences, some of which include a touch and RFID Card enabled Museum Gallery, whereby our staff, students and alumni can showcase their digital and creative arts

journey whilst enrolled at school, as well as post Sheldon College. The Learning Galaxy also features an interactive scanning application that allows students to scan learning objects which then become interactive 3D objects, thereby allowing a range of touch-enabled learning experiences. Educators don’t know exactly what lies ahead in terms of technological changes and the impact this will have on our students, but one thing is certain – companies, cities, economies and schools that don’t embrace and adapt to the new ways of working through adaptive trends will all be left behind. Staff were, and will continue to be, inducted in the area of advanced digital pedagogies that will increasingly become the pedagogical practices for our staff. Teacher professional development becomes essential in this model of educational practice. Encouraging collaboration between education sectors, in-house faculties, schools and industry is another vital key to creating the ideal learning environment. Cross-pollinated collaboration is particularly important as both educators and

students no longer learn through traditional ways of constructing knowledge but moreso through connecting and networking with each other in person and through the use of various technologies. The College’s in-residence program and partnerships with universities support our professional learning plan for both teachers and students. The College’s in-residence program appoints professionals in the field of Robotics and Mixed Reality to work alongside staff and students to provide industry-guided opportunities. A partnership with Dr James Birt, Associate Professor of Information and Computing Sciences from Bond University, has seen our learning spaces now become the hub for other educators Australia-wide, being used for professional learning, staff tours and walk-throughs as well as networking opportunities across diverse education sectors. Sheldon College’s latest commitment champions radical learning redesign and the way in which we should approach teaching and learning its newly developed IDEAS (Innovation, Design, Engineering, Arts and Social Entrepreneurship) curriculum. A collaborative project involving River City Labs, Future Anything, Greater Outcomes and the University of Queensland has seen the development of a new program of learning and innovation.

The LINQ Precinct’s newest facilities include a dedicated Virtual Reality laboratory.

IDEAS aligns Years 9 and 10 to the ACARA Curriculum and our Student Exit Outcomes by way of an array of initiatives developed with external partners, allowing our teachers to go beyond simply selecting topics but moreso enabling students to construct solutions to problem and place-based learning scenarios, thereby navigating their learning needs and utilising all facets of the LINQ Precinct and ArtScapes.

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THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT

Kindergarten students have their first run on the school’s new athletics track.

This year has seen a significant change at the top at Canterbury College. After almost 15 years of growth and expansion with Donna Anderson at the helm as Head of College, a new Principal has recently taken the reins.

After three years in Adelaide as Deputy Principal of Seymour College, Daniel Walker returns to Brisbane. When asked what drew him to Canterbury, Mr Walker speaks about the beauty and strengths of the college, the second largest Anglican school in Queensland.

exciting; to rethink who we are and what we will do into the future.”

“It is a well-resourced, expansive campus, with its biggest strengths in the authentic connections between staff and students, its high standard of programs and the quality of the workforce,” he says.

A college of innovation Canterbury College is an independent, coeducational Kindergarten to Year 12 college in Waterford, with 1475 students and 200 staff across its 30 hectares of natural bushland, grassed ovals and landscaped grounds.

Mr Walker brings to the college more than 22 years of teaching across the independent and state school sectors, and a broad range of academic, pastoral care, staffing, operations and administrative roles.

Mr Walker says he looks forward to speaking to parents, students, staff and alumni for their input into these plans in the days and months ahead.

“The college is in a great place reputation-wise as one of Queensland’s most innovative independent schools and I plan to continue to grow that reputation across everything we do,” he says.

The college has gone from strength to strength in recent years, investing significantly in refurbishing existing facilities and building new ones. Classrooms across the campus have been revitalised, along with both libraries, into dynamic, bright and connected learning spaces. A cuttingedge Digital Hub, featuring virtual reality, robotics and other digital technologies often unique to schools in Australia, was opened in 2017.

“A new 2020-2024 Strategic Plan to be formulated later this year means that there are great opportunities to be bold, contemporary and

In a great win for the college and the wider Logan community, Canterbury successfully tendered for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games 400

AT CANTERBURY COLLEGE

Mr Walker brings extensive experience to his new role as Principal of Canterbury College.

metre athletics track and three squash courts. An opening ceremony for these facilities, featuring many special guests, was held earlier this year. Under construction currently is a highly anticipated Aquatic and Tennis Courts Complex, featuring two pools and eight tennis courts, to be ready for the commencement of the 2020 college year. Teaching and learning strengths Canterbury offers students a very broad curriculum, with a range of vocational, academic and extracurricular opportunities, leading to diverse career pathways. The college was ranked 26th in Queensland for 2018 OP results, and was the top

performing school in the Logan City Council region. 90 per cent of 2018 Year 12 students received an OP of 1-15 and every student that applied to study at a university received an offer of a place. Canterbury prides itself on being a holistic, inclusive school community. The pastoral programs and strong sense of community support encourage and inspire students on their individual academic, social, physical and cultural journeys. The college operates regular mindfulness sessions using Smiling Minds, including meditation classes. Canterbury is a partner school for Stymie, a reporting system for students to advise of any

concerns they have about the safety and wellbeing of themselves and other students. The college also actively participates in National Days of Action and offers regular workshops with guest speakers for parents and students on topics such as antibullying and cyber safety. Extracurricular excellence Canterbury’s world-class Arts Academy provides music, dance, drama and visual arts students with masterclasses, significant performance opportunities and the chance to work with leaders in the field. This year the college has seen a record number of students undertake studio tuition lessons and join the various arts ensembles. The Sporting Program guides students to success in TAS Sport, as well as supporting many students to excel in regional, state, national and international competitions. The college was also recently named Netball Queensland’s School of the Year. “Canterbury has undisputed, considerable assets in its academic, sporting, arts and pastoral care offerings. My challenge is to build upon these strong foundations to take the college into the future, with world-ready curriculum and skill building opportunities to enable our students to be truly global workers, entrepreneurs and citizens.”

Senior school students studying outside in the lovely campus grounds.

See for yourself at an upcoming Open Day The college holds an Open Day event each term. For upcoming dates, please go to the college website at www.canterbury.qld.edu.au.

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LEARNING

OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM Outdoor education has been a feature of Brisbane Grammar School since the 1880s. Thanks to newly acquired land, its students are conquering new challenges. Opened in 1976, the Outdoor Education Centre on the shores of Lake Moogerah originally hosted geography, earth sciences and biology excursions. Today, boys in Year 5 begin an outdoor education program that builds on skills to develop greater independence each year into senior school. Activities include high ropes courses, rock climbing, kayaking, hiking and camping. The school’s recent purchase of 154 hectares at Mount Alford has allowed outdoor education staff to expand the students’ outdoor education experience. This year, boys in Years 9 and 10 will climb Pulpit Rock, a volcanic plug in South-East Queensland’s scenic rim as part of their week learning in nature.

A student navigates the high ropes course at the Outdoor Education Centre.

While the boys enjoy the outdoor activities, Moogerah is not a holiday camp. Director of Outdoor Education, Derek Jervis, leads a team of specialist teachers

who prepare detailed lesson plans to teach risk management and basic survival skills, such as navigation. Boys are encouraged to develop their interpersonal skills, with a focus on leadership, problem-solving, effective communication, teamwork and living in a community. Mr Jervis says an appreciation of nature and Indigenous culture is also a focus. “Outdoor Education provides the only avenue in education to reconnect with the natural world. When students are immersed in it, they learn to feel comfortable in nature both day and night, which leads to a deep and personal understanding and empathy for the environment,” he says. “We have permission from the local Aboriginal Ugarapul tribe to tell the boys some of their stories about the area. In the same way, a lesson about early European exploration comes to life when the boys are in the field and can imagine what it would have been like for early settlers.” Parent of four boys, Will Siganto, is head of the Moogerah support group, which coordinates volunteer working bees at the site. He says physical challenges develop important life skills. “Why do high ropes, why hike and navigate, why camp out, why do your own cooking, why climb Mount Greville? Well, it’s a week without technology, and a week of fun,” says Mr Siganto. “All of that develops tolerance and mateship, and helps boys tackle fears and anxieties.”

Students take in the beautiful views as they hike back down to the Outdoor Education Centre on the shores of Lake Moogerah.

Students prepare to kayak on Lake Moogerah.

The Big Brother program develops leadership skills.

FOSTERING

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES Dean of Students at St Joseph’s Nudgee College, Peter Todd, discusses how the school nurtures and develops leadership skills in each of its boys, across all year levels. It is always a blessing to be in the St Joseph’s Nudgee College Chapel with the Year 11 students each October when the following year’s College Captain, Vice Captains and Prefects are announced. There is so much energy and joy. This follows a huge and comprehensive process, during which each Year 11 student makes a pitch to his House, is voted on by his year level cohort and House members, and interviewed by a senior staff member. However, that is merely the process at the end of a long and deliberate journey, and one that boys have been on since they joined the college. The college’s Strategic Plan highlights ‘fostering leadership capability’ as one of five priority areas for the boys’ education. All seniors are called to lead in different ways; by modelling the way for the younger boys, being a Pastoral Care leader, being an Activities Captain, through leadership on our bus network, through engaging in our community service programs, and much more. However, it is not only the seniors who are afforded opportunities to lead. Student leadership is celebrated in both the day school and boarding houses. Leadership is also a core unit in our weekly Student Formation lessons across a number of year levels. You could ask: How might all our boys from

Years 5 to 12 illustrate leadership? Following are just a few examples of the many ways in which boys can lead at Nudgee College: • Getting involved in the college’s Social Justice Program • Building relationships through teamwork by participating in one of the many college activities • Being present at college cultural and sporting events to show support for their peers • Completing the Duke of Edinburgh Program from Year 9 • Captaining a sporting team or leading a cultural activity • Supporting their House charity by initiating or participating in fundraising activities • Being an Altar Server or Eucharistic Minister at community liturgical events All boys are encouraged to live out the college’s motto of Signum Fidei – a Sign of Faith – in everyday life at Nudgee College by being a person of humility, respect, courage, collaboration, justice, and someone who is getting the most from their liberating education. As our Nudgee College men walk their path they are learning leadership skills and seeing leadership in action. It is just as much a deliberate part of the curriculum as Maths, Science and English.

The 2019 senior student leadership team.

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GIVING THEM THE

BEST START As parents, we share the same concerns regarding our childrens’ education and giving them the very best start in life. At The Moreton Bay Colleges, opportunities to flourish are nurtured through carefully planned experiences where children inquire, problem solve and experiment.

Parents want their children to grow into strong and compassionate young adults, prepared for the world and an unknown future. It is essential that they ask challenging questions, are taught to think critically, develop research skills proven to help them in higher education, are encouraged to be active in their communities and to take their learning beyond academic study. High-quality learning in the early years is vital to achieving these ambitious goals and building foundations for success as children move into the more formal school environment. Developing inquiring minds at Pre-Prep Pre-Prep is a stepping stone to Prep at either

Teachers at The Moreton Bay Colleges are experts in early years education, committed to providing quality, innovative education and positive role modelling and mentoring.

Moreton Bay Boys’ College or Moreton Bay College. While the Moreton Bay Colleges continue to be leaders in single-sex education from Prep to Year 12; a mixed-gender model for Pre-Prep is best practice for children aged 3 to 4. Our Pre-Prep Programme is a full-time, coeducational, Queensland Government Approved Kindergarten Programme based at the Moreton Bay College campus. Students engage in a rich inquirybased programme focussed on essential preliteracy and pre-numeracy skills. They enjoy access to specialist teachers in Music, Physical Education, Visual Arts and Library and have the option to

attend additional activities such as swimming and dance. Early intervention screening and learning enhancement is also available. In line with our college values of care, character, engagement and teamwork, we foster the social, physical, emotional, cultural and academic development of each child. Over time, the children are encouraged to take action and responsibly contribute to the world around them. At The Moreton Bay Colleges’ Pre-Prep, we believe that young children benefit from a range of teaching and learning styles. Our educators are purposeful in the way they design and deliver the learning programme. Educators facilitate, guide, support, scaffold, observe, teach and challenge children throughout their time at Pre-Prep. The children are also exposed to a variety of specialised learning areas with teachers who focus on natural curiosity and wonder.

While The Moreton Bay Colleges offer single-sex education from Prep to Year 12; a mixed-gender model is used for Pre-Prep.

Throughout the Pre-Prep year, many opportunities will prepare your child for the transition into Prep.

In Prep, a single sex environment allows the colleges to develop resources towards the particular and differing needs of boys and girls. Discover and learn at Prep The Prep year at The Moreton Bay Colleges is an action-packed journey of learning, discovery and friendship. As leaders in single-sex education, Prep classes at Moreton Bay College and Moreton Bay Boys’ College are designed around the distinctly different way boys and girls think and learn. We provide our students with a wide range of experiences and a stimulating and challenging environment in which to grow. Rotating through play-based, structured and outdoor learning, our specialist Prep teachers develop physical, creative and technical skills in our young learners. During the Prep year, boys and girls grow in confidence, independence and academic learning – reading, writing, spelling and numbers. As an authorised International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Prep is the first year of the IB PYP. The PYP

In line with our college values of care, character, engagement and teamwork, we foster the social, physical, emotional, cultural and academic development of each child. Over time, the children are encouraged to take action and responsibly contribute to the world around them. is the international framework used to deliver the Australian Curriculum, and it enables students to benefit from a rich, global perspective to their learning. Early mathematical skills are introduced through songs and rhymes, and the students use a variety of mathematical equipment and soon become budding mathematicians. Students are engaged in building knowledge of words and letters and enjoy a range of different text types as readers and emerging writers. Our PYP Units of Inquiry take their wondering to a whole new level in science, history, geography and technology. The students also have specialist time for Music, Physical Education and Visual Art activities.

Choosing a school can be one of the most challenging and difficult decisions a parent can make. While this can seem overwhelming, it is worth remembering it is an investment in your child’s future. You can sense the energy of a great school, and it is only by visiting that you can get a feeling for the values and culture of The Moreton Bay Colleges. Contact our Enrolments team to organise a visit to the wonderful Pre-Prep and Prep rooms and meet our Pre-Prep and Prep teaching staff, or visit our websites to learn more about our remarkable academic, pastoral and co-curricular opportunities and outcomes for our students.

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Year 8 students with Principal Jacinda Euler.

THE ADVANTAGE OF A BROAD, LIBERAL EDUCATION In 1875, six years before women were admitted to Australian universities, Brisbane Girls Grammar School opened to provide girls an education grounded in the broad, liberal Grammar tradition. Its longstanding position as Queensland’s leading girls’ school ensures Grammar girls receive a wellrounded education that prepares them for full and rewarding lives beyond formal schooling.

The Grammar ethos is a unique and keenly relevant approach to secondary schooling in the 21st century. As Principal Jacinda Euler reveals, it provides students with the essential skills to think critically, to pursue tertiary study, and to engage actively and ethically in all aspects of life.

In a world characterised by uncertainty, technological development and disruption in almost all sectors, the Grammar tradition calls for a balanced and considered approach to preparing young people for the future. While traditional industries evolve and employment structures remain uncertain, Girls Grammar prepares students to be confident, adaptable and equipped to meet any challenge. There is much more to a quality Grammar education than preparing a ‘workforce for the new economy’. As firm believers in the importance of a holistic environment – where there is rigour in learning, depth in the acquirement of knowledge and everincreasing sophistication in the development of girls’ ability to think critically and creatively – we know that Grammar girls will be very well prepared for tertiary study and the world of work beyond. While there are still great challenges for many in our society, we

maintain that education is the most powerful way to build a good and just society, and are determined to ensure that well-educated, confident and resilient girls and young women are poised to lead the way. Inspiring curiosity With ever-expanding digital connectivity, information access and instantaneity, Girls Grammar is conscious of being responsive, not reactive. Staff constantly reflect upon and recalibrate established, best-practice pedagogy. The school is committed to deep, faculty-based learning, in classrooms where thinking is visible and expert academic staff encourage a growth mindset, building a lifelong love of learning. As an academically non-selective school – with places offered for Year 7 in strict date order – Girls Grammar remains one of the few schools in Queensland whose entire Year 12 cohort is OP eligible. Its excellent NAPLAN and OP results are testament to its rigorous and supportive learning environment. In 2018, the school achieved the best NAPLAN results in the state across Year 7 and 9, while more than 50 per cent of the Year 12 cohort achieved an OP 1-5 result. The Dorothy Hill Observatory Counter to national and global trends, Grammar

students the extraordinary opportunity to be mentored by, and perform with, some of Australia’s finest musicians. Students who demonstrate strong musical talent have the chance to work with Queensland Symphony Orchestra musicians throughout 2019 as part of the Prossima Program. Orchestra musicians also rehearse with Girls Grammar ensembles – guiding students in developing their musical skills – as part of the Musical Mentors initiative. The partnership extends the school’s rich offerings in Music, with more than 900 students in the school’s 32 ensembles.

Year 7 students studying Japanese.

girls maintain an inherent interest in and aptitude for Science. In 2019, more than 90 per cent of the Year 12 cohort are studying one or more senior science subjects. The school’s purpose-built Dorothy Hill Observatory, named in honour of alumna, Professor Dorothy Hill – the first female professor at an Australian university and first female President of the Australian Academy of Science – inspires wonder and awe, allowing girls to use professional-grade telescopes to remotely observe and analyse celestial objects from Year 7. Developing ethical engagement Appreciative of the privilege of their education, Grammar girls develop a strong awareness of the need to contribute to local and global communities, channelling their intellect and energy to improve society.

design learning activities to develop and strengthen students’ personal capacity, social capabilities and understanding of the natural world. The sequential program, run from Years 7 to 9, supports students to build interpersonal and teamwork skills, learn to accept personal responsibility, and set and achieve appropriate goals. Life-wide learning From the arts to the sporting arena, Grammar girls strengthen their minds and bodies, readily embrace challenge, and develop grit and determination. Girls Grammar and Queensland Symphony Orchestra Since 2018, the school has partnered with Queensland Symphony Orchestra, providing

Fine sportswomen With over 70 per cent of students participating in the co-curricular Sport program, the school aims to empower young women to pursue athletic interests throughout life, while introducing them to role models in national and international arenas. In a partnership with the Brisbane Roar FC, the Club’s National Premier League Queensland Women’s squad, coaching staff and squad members deliver a program of mentoring and skillbuilding activities to students. With a broad range of knowledge and learning experiences, an optimistic mindset and a determination to create a more just future, Girls Grammar graduates have the skills and confidence to succeed in whatever path their life takes.

A history of giving back Through immersive learning experiences within and beyond the classroom, teachers encourage independence in students and support them to acquire fundamental life and leadership skills, with an emphasis on resilience and the development of good character. The School Service program encourages girls to adopt responsibilities from Year 7 and become active citizens. By joining School Service groups, supporting their House or School Charity, or participating in the Year 10 Community Service Program, students lead activities in conjunction with local charities and services. The school raises over $60,000 annually for more than 30 charities through student-led initiatives. Outdoor Education Outdoor Education, facilitated at the school’s Marrapatta Memorial Outdoor Education Centre, two hours’ north of Brisbane, is integral to the school’s curriculum. Experienced Outdoor Education staff

Year 7 students take part in a Health and Physical Education class.

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A NEW SCHOOL BBC assists each boy to achieve to their potential and beyond.

Based on the vision of its founder, Brisbane Boys’ College continues to encourage every student to realise his potential. While respecting the values of its past, it also embraces new ways of thinking to prepare boys with the confidence and capability to succeed in a modern world.

When Brisbane Boys’ College Founder Arthur (Barney) Rudd arrived in Brisbane from Melbourne in the early 20th century, he despaired at the shortcomings of the education system at the time. “Education is the key to human progress and, if we compare what is with what might be, educational improvement is depressingly slow,” he said. Mr Rudd believed that there was a better approach to education; one which focussed on encouraging each student to realise their potential – both as a scholar, and an honourable and principled leader – so they could in turn play their part in progressing society as a whole. It was an educational philosophy that broke the mould of the structured and less flexible syllabi used by schools at the time. It was ‘A New School of Thought, A New Way of Thinking’. In 1902, Mr Rudd welcomed the first four boys

who would be educated under his vision. In the intervening 117 years, Brisbane Boys’ College (BBC) has continued to shape boys from around Queensland and regional Australia, and indeed some from the far reaches of the globe, into men who have the confidence and capability to change the world. The College has endeavoured to frame men of character and integrity to serve their communities. It has educated its students to be successful in their business and professional endeavours. But most of all, it has sought, throughout the century, to follow Rudd’s example of encouraging each student to realise his own potential. While the BBC of today upholds those same fundamental principles and values, it is by no means captive to past practices. Like Rudd, current Headmaster Paul Brown is profoundly aware the College needs to be open to the world and new ways of thinking in order to equip each

OF THOUGHT “At BBC, we are acutely aware we must ‘futureproof’ our students by developing young men who not only have strong foundational knowledge but who are also critical thinkers, creative, collaborative and have agile and flexible minds.” BBC aims to produce men with the confidence and capability to change the world.

and every young man with the skills, knowledge and understanding to reach their potential in today’s modern world.

each and every boy to achieve to their potential and beyond, building both competence and confidence.”

“The pace of change in society, and the world of work, is accelerating and the influence of digital technology is profound,” says Mr Brown, acknowledging that many of the school’s youngest students will graduate into jobs and careers which have not yet been created.

He says the College can be confident of its students becoming successful adults if it not only provides them with knowledge but gives them the power and agency to apply knowledge in a variety of contexts and constructs.

“At BBC, we are acutely aware we must ‘futureproof’ our students by developing young men who not only have strong foundational knowledge but who are also critical thinkers, creative, collaborative and have agile and flexible minds. “To do this, we must embrace new ways of thinking and be open to change,” he says. Recognising that knowledge-based learning is no longer enough, BBC has adopted an integrated approach to education that marries best practice teaching and learning with the science of wellbeing. Mr Brown explains that by placing a student’s wellbeing at the heart of the College’s decisionmaking, BBC is preparing boys for a lifetime of fulfilment and ultimately, success. “We are adopting evidence-based teaching and learning practices and marrying them with the science of wellbeing to deliver a positive educational experience that focuses on assisting

“We must teach them foundational literacies: numeracy, scientific literacy, language literacy, ICT literacy, cultural and civic literacy; as well as key 21st century competencies such as critical thinking and problem solving, creativity, communication and collaboration.

experience-based wellbeing initiatives, we foster resilience, engagement and ultimately an optimal environment for academic success,” he says. The College’s academic results and tertiary outcomes demonstrate its commitment to the highest academic standards and reflect the importance it places on supporting all boys to reach their goals. “We are immensely proud of our boys and enjoy celebrating their ongoing achievements long after they leave the College,” says Mr Brown. Brisbane Boys’ College is an independent GPS school for boys from Prep to Year 12 with boarding available from Year 7.

“We must also build their character qualities such as curiosity, initiative, persistence, adaptability, leadership and social and cultural awareness so that they can move confidently into the world and make a positive contribution to society, just as Rudd envisaged more than a century ago. “It is new way of thinking about the way we teach and learn, and at BBC, we refer to this as ‘A New School of Thought’,” says Mr Brown. He adds that the embedded focus on wellbeing enables staff to effectively connect and engage with each boy through the different stages of their development, positively impacting on their academic outcomes. “We know there is an inextricable link between wellbeing and achievement. Through implementing intentional,

Brisbane Boys’ College Headmaster Paul Brown.

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Tessa has been actively involved in her family’s farm business, so the school’s strong focus on agriculture was one of its many drawcards.

CLOSER TO HOME One of the toughest decisions a country mum has to make is where to send her children to school. Lynise Conaghan from Barmount Station, outside Clarke Creek in Central Queensland, remembers agonising over this decision when her eldest was set to start boarding school over 12 years ago.

“There is no high school where we live. We had to find a boarding school that catered to the individual needs of each of our children, and one that was reflective of our own core values,” Ms Conaghan says. Her youngest, Tessa (now 15), began boarding at The Rockhampton Grammar School (RGS) when she was only 11 years old. “Even though Tess was our last child to attend boarding school at RGS, it was still a challenging and difficult time. Handing over the job of looking after your child to someone else is really hard,” she admits.

The school’s close ties to the country and community also helped Tessa’s parents embrace the transition. They knew their children would be surrounded by staff and students with similar backgrounds and values to their own.

Reminiscing about her daughter’s send-off, Lynise jokes, “Sometimes the cow feels worse than the calf,” but her feelings of anxiety were eased by the fact that Tessa loved her second home.

“What I like the most about Rockhampton Grammar is that it has clearly demonstrated an interest and compassion for families from geographically isolated areas. They just get it,” says Ms Conaghan.

“Tess loves boarding. She is happy, she has lots of friends and she is supported by a great team of boarding staff. Knowing that she is settled and well cared for is reassuring to me as her mum.”

“Agriculture is a key part of our lives and the kids have been actively involved in our farm business. While we wanted a school that could offer a diverse range of subjects, we also wanted to ensure there was a clear pathway to pursue opportunities in agriculture.”

RGS is Queensland’s largest boarding school. Established in 1881, it understands the challenges that regional and remote families face, and works with parents to ensure students are supported.

“We make sure our students maintain their connections with home because that is very important. We make sure if they have any concerns that we are there to support them and ensure that they can shine in both their school work and their life,” says Dr Phillip Moulds, Headmaster at RGS.

The school’s agricultural facilities, including a demonstration farm and working cattle station,

RGS caters to a wide range of interests, both in and out of the classroom.

RGS believes its students are tomorrow’s leaders and jobmakers and that by investing in them and their education, they will go on to enrich regional communities with fresh solutions to emerging challenges.

enable students from rural backgrounds to maintain their connection to the land and thrive in an interactive learning environment. RGS believes its students are tomorrow’s leaders and job-makers and that by investing in them and their education, they will go on to enrich regional communities with fresh solutions to emerging challenges. “As Grammarians, agriculture runs thick in our blood. It is fundamental to our core business,” says Head of Agriculture, Hardy Manser. “Agriculture is embedded across the curriculum, from Primary all the way through to the Certificate III in Agriculture and accelerated tertiary courses in Senior School. I feel we have a growing reputation as the best agricultural school around, and that is a feature that helps draw so many boarders to RGS – they are able to maintain their connection to the land.” RGS is located in the middle of Queensland, making it feel closer to home for more than 300 boarders who mostly come from properties across Queensland and the Northern Territory. The school’s total enrolment from Prep through to Year 12 is about 1350 students. In April 2019 it was named an ASG National Excellence in Teaching Awards recipient. Only 12 schools were awarded nationally from more than 2000 applications. The school’s emphasis on teaching excellence, leadership and the learning needs of individual students helped earn it the national title.

Recently, RGS was one of only 12 schools nationally to be named an ASG National Excellence in Teaching Awards recipient.

Highly regarded for excellent education outcomes, the school is described by The Weekend Australian as among the top country schools in Australia and as one of Queensland’s top schools. 2018 comparative data (the latest available at time of publication) released by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) shows that students at RGS have significantly high outcomes, with the school having the largest OP eligible student population achieving the best results in Central Queensland. 135 Year 12 students, or nearly 80 per cent were

OP eligible in 2018; 12 students received an OP1; 28 per cent received an OP1-5 and 70 per cent achieved an OP 1-10. All students earned a Queensland Certificate of Education and the school issued 249 Certificates I-III (more than any other local school), acknowledging its equally strong offerings in vocational education. To view Tessa’s video story, please visit the website at rgs.qld.edu.au/boarding. You can also take a virtual tour of The Rockhampton Grammar School at rgs.qld.edu.au/tour.

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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS – FAR FROM THE ORDINARY

As Brisbane Catholic Education explains, Catholic schools provide a holistic education that offers students a sense of belonging, nurtures their talents and encourages them to be the best they can be. Laughter drifts across the school yard. A group of excited students gathered under the cooling shade of a large fig tree jot their ideas down on both paper and iPads.

The bell rings, students stream out of classrooms across the green campus, catch up with friends, or head to the handball courts for the daily challenge.

The students are boisterous as they debate, question and communicate their many ideas. As their excitement grows, the discussion strays to other topics. Their teacher steps in and gently guides them back on topic.

Year 6 students seek out their Prep buddies to help them navigate the hustle and bustle enveloping them.

As they settle back into their task, beautiful voices can be heard soaring in harmony from the school hall. Inside, the school choir practices for an upcoming performance.

Over in the tuckshop queue, a raised hand accompanies a cry of, “Hi mum”. Earlier, mum was in the classroom helping students with reading skills before heading to the tuckshop to serve the tasty, healthy snacks and nutritious lunches.

In surrounding classrooms, a 3D printer beeps, students gather their laptops around an animated robot, and students take turns reading aloud.

Like her child, she has formed new friendships with the other volunteer parents that promise to last long after their children have left school.

Laughter spreads from the Prep area while on the oval teachers encourage young athletes to “run faster” or “jump higher”.

This is no ordinary school – this is a Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) school. A place where all staff partner with parents; teaching,

Students at Catholic secondary schools are prepared for a wide range of further educational and vocational options.

Teachers provide students with personalised learning at St Kevin’s School, Geebung.

challenging and transforming the lives of thousands of students every day to be the best they can be. Where students have a sense of belonging and pride because they are in a physical and social setting that is safe, well organised and caring. Where their individual skills and talents are nurtured, student achievement is celebrated, and self-esteem strongly promoted. A place where mutual respect and trust are key to developing a strong, positive culture. Where graduates continue learning after their formal education has been completed because in their early years of Catholic school they were encouraged to think deeply and ask questions critically. Catholic schools future-proof students, preparing them for the careers of the emerging workplaces of the future. Today’s students will have up to 17 different career roles during their lifetimes.

High-tech learning can be fun too, at St Benedict’s College, Mango Hill.

Students at Trinity College in Beenleigh understand that music is life’s soundtrack.

To give students the best education, it is critical to shift the mindset away from a linear pathway or single career outcome.

Students are taught the skills, morals and values necessary to be a well-rounded Christian and citizen of the world.

While traditional vocational education barely scratches the surface, Vocational Learning overhauls how Catholic schools help students for the future.

Often, parents are unaware of the affordability offered by Catholic schools. BCE school fees may be less than imagined and all families have the opportunity to seek a Catholic education for their child.

Our Vocational Learning, which begins in Year 7, develops a portfolio of skills for each student that can deepen over time and become highly portable across many roles and industries. It teaches them adaptable capabilities as early as possible, providing more specialist career development staff in schools, tertiary pathway support, and work-related partnership opportunities.

Families are encouraged to explore the affordability with their choice of school with financial aid available from all BCE schools. Fee remissions, family discounts and other options are available and a confidential chat with the

principal can point you in the right direction to access these opportunities. So, why not pop into your local Catholic school, take a campus tour, hear from our teachers, learn about our unique approach to pastoral care and chat with current students? Each child is unique, wonderous and capable of great things. Discover the spark, strength and spirit in your child with a Catholic education. Explore the world of Catholic education, and find the school(s) which may be the right fit for your child, by visiting the Brisbane Catholic Education website at www.brisbanecatholicschools.com.au.

In Catholic schools, every student’s unique gifts are recognised and every day teachers seek opportunities to progress those gifts. The quality of our teachers and students is never measured through the narrow lens of singular data, or a ranking at the end of a school year. The complexity of your child should never be distilled to a number on a page as this will never measure whether your child is creative and curious, is great at sport, respects their teacher and parents, or is a true friend to their classmates. A Catholic education differs from others as it creates a sense of purpose, kindness, honesty and compassion.

Catholic schools value the development of relationships, such as those at St Thomas More College, Sunnybank.

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Queensland School Profiles

Loreto College Coorparoo

Established in 1928, Loreto College Coorparoo has matured into one of Brisbane’s premier independent Catholic schools for girls. With a focus on educational excellence, within the Mary Ward tradition, Loreto Coorparoo belongs to a global network of more than 150 schools, seven of which are located throughout Australia. The vision at Loreto

‘All In’ is the motto of the Gregory Terrace Class of 2019. Led by Captain Oliver Seawright, ‘All In’ captures their desire to build upon the legacy of the thousands of Terracians who have gone before. Students are committed to giving their individual best but equally resolute that this is only achieved when they work together.

is to offer a Catholic education which liberates, empowers and motivates students to use

‘All In’ reinforces students’ responsibility to create an atmosphere of care, taking on the

their individual gifts with confidence, creativity and generosity.

role of ‘Big Buddy’ to new students. Terrace Gentlemen are inspired to put their faith into

At Loreto College Coorparoo, each student is encouraged to achieve her best in an

action, working with House Friendship Groups to reach out to those in our community

atmosphere where academic excellence is valued, the love of learning is nurtured and a

most in need.

strong emphasis is placed on critical thinking and student engagement. To learn more about your daughter’s prospective Loreto education, visit www.loreto.qld.edu.au

‘All In’ recognises every student’s commitment to honour the proud academic tradition of the College. With 37 students receiving an OP1 in 2018, the Class of 2019 is working to uphold Terrace’s outstanding academic legacy.

A: 415 Cavendish Road, Coorparoo QLD 4151

A: 285 Gregory Terrace, Brisbane City QLD 4000

T: +61 7 3394 9999

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Southern Cross Catholic College

St Joseph’s Nudgee College

As the principal Catholic college on the Redcliffe Peninsula, Southern Cross Catholic

St Joseph’s Nudgee College’s is a leading boys’ day and boarding school, located in

College is a learning community which aspires to growth in knowledge, love and service

Brisbane’s northern suburbs.

in the presence of God. Founded in 1995 following the amalgamation of the Catholic primary and secondary schools on the Peninsula, our College beliefs were formulated from the common threads of the three founding orders – the Josephite, Brigidine and De La Salle Orders. This unique Catholic College provides a comprehensive education for students from Prep to Year 12. The abilities of all students are maximised by providing them with the opportunity to experience a myriad of subjects and activities which cover the spiritual, academic, social, cultural and physical aspects of their development. Southern Cross Catholic College students seek the light... and then they shine!

A: 307 Scarborough Road, Scarborough QLD 4020 T: +61 7 3480 3600 E: psscarborough@bne.catholic.edu.au W: www.sccc.qld.edu.au

St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace

As a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice Tradition, Nudgee College students are inspired to build a better world for all through spiritual formation programs, community liturgical events, service learning, advocacy and social justice initiatives. The culture and values of the college are shaped and influenced by the touchstones of inclusive community, gospel spirituality, liberating education as well as justice and solidarity. Nudgee College’s holistic education and diverse range of opportunities allow boys to become writers, artists, athletes, performers, scientists, mathematicians, leaders, builders, dreamers, all-rounders and everything in between.

A: 2199 Sandgate Road, Boondall QLD 4034 T: +61 7 3865 0555 / F: +61 7 3865 0500 E: enrolments@nudgee.com W: www.nudgee.com

Catholic Schools

St Laurence’s College

Stuartholme School

Stuartholme School is a progressive Sacred Heart School, committed to educating the

St Laurence’s College is a Catholic school for boys in the Archdiocese of Brisbane,

whole person. The goals of Sacred Heart Education articulate the forward-thinking and

conducted in the Edmund Rice Tradition. The school accepts students from Years 5 to

dynamic educational philosophy of the society’s foundress, Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat.

12, drawing from a wide area of Brisbane.

Connected to 200 schools across 40 different countries, Stuartholme is enriched by these

Established in 1915 and currently educating more than 1900 boys, the College aims to

philosophies and enables students to understand, appreciate and celebrate Catholic

offer the best theoretical and practical education to students. Situated on a centrally

traditions within a supportive school environment. Together they strive to celebrate

located campus in South Brisbane, St Laurence’s College provides generations of boys

successes, support one another through challenges, and create a community that lives out

from diverse backgrounds with a high standard of education, promoting the academic,

the spirit of Cor Unum – which means ‘One Heart’.

spiritual, personal, social and physical development of each student.

Stuartholme girls are empowered to transform their world and make a difference. Their

St Laurence’s College’s vision is to be an authentic, dynamic, relational, Catholic

Social Justice Program increases the students’ awareness of social justice issues and

educational community. The College is fortunate to have excellent buildings, grounds

provides them with opportunities to take action. The school prepares and inspires

and facilities that are conducive to maintaining an effective learning environment.

students to be active, informed and responsible global citizens. ET CE R

W: www.slc.qld.edu.au

T: +61 7 3369 5466 E: enrolments@stuartholme.com

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Featured schools 1.

Anglican Church Grammar School

Brisbane Girls Grammar School (see inset map)

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Loreto College Coorparoo

Moreton Bay Boys’ College

Moreton Bay College

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Moreton Bay Boys’ College is an independent Prep to Year 12 Uniting Church school for boys. Ranked as one of Queensland’s Top 50 schools, Moreton Bay Boys’ College offers small classes, a nurturing environment, Christian

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We recognise that learning pathways are as individual as the girls in our care and that a balanced education goes far beyond academic success. Be part of a lively heritage One of the distinctive features of the college is its heritage and the real pride the students feel being part of this tradition of strong, intelligent women. Enjoy room to breathe and space to learn. Discover our extensive facilities on 19 hectares of spacious, landscaped grounds just 15 kilometres from the

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substantial outdoor areas. Distinctive features include a 6 metre x 6 metre rock climbing wall and a 5.5 hectare nature reserve, including a mountain bike track.

Life adventurers, life achievers At Moreton Bay Boys’ College, students are encouraged to embrace all the opportunities available to them and to realise their full potential; developing the skills they’ll need to continue to chase down their dreams beyond school. A dedicated group of excellent teachers; exceptional co-curricular opportunities, including pioneering adventure sports and contemporary music programmes; a comprehensive digital programme; and a strong pastoral care initiative; all contribute to an outstanding student experience.

Service to the community Moreton Bay Boys’ College is founded on Christian values and a commitment to Christian faith. Service learning is an important part of college life and provides boys with perspective; teaching them the value of helping others and playing a role in the community.

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Engage with a broader definition of success Moreton Bay College consistently ranks as one of Brisbane’s top performing academic schools.

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values and an academic programme based within the International Baccalaureate (IB) which encourages students to think critically, challenge and question.

Superb facilities in a bushland setting Conveniently located on several public transport routes, Moreton Bay Boys’ College offers students innovative learning facilities and

For over 115 years, Moreton Bay College has offered an outstanding student experience, enabling girls to be the best they can be. Our supportive learning environment, both within and beyond the classroom, inspires inquiring minds, adventurous spirits, integrity, initiative and genuine caring.

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Join a Head of College Tour or book a private tour to experience the college and see all it has to offer your son.

A: 302 Manly Road, Manly West QLD 4179 T: +61 7 3249 9322 E: registrar@mbbc.qld.edu.au W: www.mbbc.qld.edu.au

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Brisbane CBD, with excellent public transport connections. Expand her horizons At Moreton Bay College, girls enjoy exceptional opportunities to discover what they are really capable of and to experience a broad range of sporting and cultural activities. Join our community of caring The college is founded on Christian values and commitment to the Christian faith. Girls are encouraged to put their hearts into helping others and all are involved in our service programme. Join us at our Open Days or book a tour to experience first-hand the breadth of mind and depth of heart that typifies a Moreton Bay College girl. A: 450 Wondall Road, Manly West QLD 4179 T: +61 7 3249 9322 E: registrar@mbc.qld.edu.au W: www.mbc.qld.edu.au

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Anglican Church Grammar School, known internationally as Churchie, has as its central mission the development of young men of good character, strong intellect and generous spirit who will move confidently into the global community and use their talents and gifts to lead and serve others. Churchie offers a wonderful variety of learning experiences in local, national and international settings. We achieve our mission, the making of men, through a focus on four founding tenets: academic excellence, personal growth, spiritual awareness and service. As an academic institution, we deeply value intellectual and scholastic pursuits and recognise our role, in partnership with parents and the community, in assisting our young men to develop habits that will enable their pursuit of knowledge and learning throughout their lives. As a school, we value future-focused learning and thinking delivered through a balanced curriculum, which is supported by emotional intelligence, wellbeing and resilience programmes. As a community, we are dedicated to celebrating achievement, character, creativity and effort across a vast range of academic, sporting, cultural and service pursuits, believing that every boy can achieve success and benefit from a broad, liberal education. Churchie men have, for many decades, been viewed as well-balanced gentlemen, scholars, athletes, musicians, leaders and servants, who are prepared to make a worthy contribution to the communities in which they live. Our world-renowned resources, borne of the vision and commitment by so many people for over 100 years, provide an ideal setting for boys to ‘run and grow and learn’, just as school founder Canon WPF Morris envisioned in 1912. Curriculum Every student at Churchie is on a unique learning journey, enriched and supported by an environment that fosters personalised learning through challenging learning experiences. A student at Churchie has the opportunity to challenge himself, to strive to improve his personal best in everything he does both inside and outside the classroom.

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within each student empathy and respect for others while exploring selfawareness and instilling tolerance in the beliefs of others. The tenet of service encourages students to use their time and talents to serve others and to develop an appreciation of cultural diversity within the school and the global community. Leading educational research Churchie partners with leading universities to produce cutting-edge research to support our educational programmes. In partnership with Swinburne University, Churchie is a world-leader in the field of education and emotional intelligence (EI). Our EI programmes provide students with the skills to better understand their emotions and appropriately express them in the right way at the right time, moving from one emotional state to another. We know emotions impact upon our ability to think and our ability to think can impact upon our emotions. Critical to this is the knowledge that emotional intelligence can be learned, or taught, through training and development programmes. While EI can be developed at any age, the greatest development takes place in those formative school years. Exemplified by our most recent learning facility, The Centenary Library, Churchie is also at the forefront of innovation in learning space research, informed by our long-term New Generations Learning Spaces project in partnership with the University of Melbourne. Led by the Churchie Research Centre, our industryleading work pursues partnerships that enhance the knowledge, practice and capabilities of Churchie’s teachers, focusing on applied educational research that evaluates the impact of learning spaces on teaching and learning. The understandings gained through this project are expected to guide developments in pedagogy, policy and design and to produce strategies to improve learning in schools across Australia and New Zealand. Churchie is investigating how to help students improve their study skills in partnership with the Science for Learning Research Centre at The University of Queensland. The Making Effective Learning Strategies Stick project is researching student learning behaviour and study habits with a view to develop strategies for students to seek more effective behaviours that result in improved academic performance and resilience.

Churchie is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, authorised for the delivery of the the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). Through the curriculum and learning framework of the PYP, Churchie’s Prep School delivers the Australian Curriculum across all the primary year levels, Reception to Year 6. In the Senior School, students may choose either the IB Diploma Programme or the Queensland Certificate of Education, both academically rigorous pathways delivered by Churchie’s acclaimed teachers. Churchie’s four tenets Churchie’s four founding tenets of academic excellence, spiritual awareness, personal growth and service remain at the core of day-to-day activities. The first tenet, academic excellence, challenges students to be intellectually curious, to develop their academic potential and encourage lifelong learning through personalised learning. The school’s tenet of personal growth, aims to foster the life of every young man by providing a comprehensive range of co-curricular challenges and activities. In this way, students can grow in character, build resilience, and maximise their opportunities for achievement and improvement. Underpinning all of Churchie life, as a Christian school founded upon the Anglican ethos, is the tenet of spiritual awareness. We ultimately seek to develop

About Churchie A: Oaklands Parade, East Brisbane QLD 4169 T: +61 7 3896 2200 / F: +61 7 3891 5976 E: admissions@churchie.com.au W: www.churchie.com.au

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Brisbane Girls Grammar School Brisbane Girls Grammar School is an academically non-selective independent school that provides a broad, liberal education for girls from Years 7 to 12. The Grammar tradition Established in 1875, Girls Grammar is a leader in exceptional scholarship, exemplified by its curious, adventurous and principled students, dedicated expert staff and supportive community of parents, alumnae and friends who value the finest traditions and aspirations in education. In the Grammar tradition of scholarship and innovation, Girls Grammar provides students with diverse and balanced experiences to develop their unique academic abilities, as well as their strengths in the co-curricular areas of sport, the arts, culture, service and leadership. The school aims to establish an educational foundation for young women to contribute confidently to their world with wisdom, imagination and integrity. The school’s approach to education focuses on two elements: highly qualified, specialist teachers who present a stimulating, well-resourced, differentiated curriculum; and an evolving array of enriching, experiential learning opportunities in settings beyond the classroom. World-class facilities and technology Exceptional teaching and learning spaces in all curriculum areas support students to achieve their full potential. With several significant buildings completed within the past decade – including the Cherrell Hirst Creative Learning Centre, a five-storey hub for Technologies, Visual Art, Music and Drama; and the Elizabeth Jameson Research Learning Centre, which houses over 55,000 library resources – students access modern facilities and equipment that inspire their learning.

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Environmental Education Centre at Fig Tree Pocket, provides sports and training fields to complement the quality sporting facilities at the Main Campus in Spring Hill. In a partnership with the Brisbane Roar Football Club, the National Premier League Women’s squad uses Girls Grammar’s playing fields at Fig Tree Pocket as their home training ground. Brisbane Roar coaching staff and squad members also deliver a program of mentoring and skill-building activities to Girls Grammar students and coaches. Established in 2018, Girls Grammar’s unique partnership with Queensland Symphony Orchestra provides students the extraordinary opportunity to be mentored by, and perform with, some of Australia’s finest musicians. Through the Prossima Program and the Musical Mentors initiatives, girls in the school’s 32 ensembles have the opportunity to work closely with professional musicians and perform onstage with the orchestra in public performances. Holistic student care Student care at Girls Grammar is intrinsic to the school’s approach to a broad, liberal education. Girls’ learning and development outcomes are optimised when they feel content, safe and connected during the crucial stage of adolescence. A comprehensive, systematic framework of student care – including a House system, a team of expert staff, and mindfulness and wellness programs that support psychological development – is the bedrock on which the school’s academic and co-curricular success is built. Girls Grammar looks forward to welcoming your family into our community and guiding your daughter towards her brightest possible future. School tours can be arranged by contacting the Enrolments Office on +61 7 3332 1436 or emailing enrolments@bggs.qld.edu.au.

The Dorothy Hill Observatory is just one example of recently developed facilities now enjoyed by Grammar girls. The school’s remotely operated, robotic telescope and observatory is the first of its kind in a girls’ school in Australia. The Observatory honours alumna, Professor Dorothy Hill (1907 to 1997) – the first female professor at an Australian university and first female President of the Australian Academy of Science – and enhances learning across the curriculum, from Science and Mathematics to Information Technology and Visual Art. The facility allows the school to partner with universities, scientific and commercial organisations, and the global scientific community, offering students first-hand experience in collecting and analysing raw scientific data, and the chance to contribute to professional research. Outdoor education The school’s Marrapatta Memorial Outdoor Education Centre is a purposebuilt facility located outside Gympie, two hours’ drive north of Brisbane. The facility was opened in 1978, and students in Years 7, 8 and 9 visit the campus to engage in a sequential program that encourages them to set goals, meet personal challenges and gain a greater appreciation of the natural environment. In 2019, the school purchased approximately 46 hectares of additional land adjacent to the campus, signalling an enduring commitment to the importance of Outdoor Education in a Girls Grammar education. Learning partnerships The school’s third campus, the 13-hectare Rangakarra Recreational and

About Brisbane Girls Grammar School A: Gregory Terrace, Brisbane QLD 4000 T: +61 7 3332 1300 / F: +61 7 3832 6097 E: enrolments@bggs.qld.edu.au W: www.bggs.qld.edu.au

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Loreto College Coorparoo

Loreto College Coorparoo is an independent Catholic secondary school for girls. Established in 1928 by the Sisters of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM), also known as the Loreto Sisters, Loreto Coorparoo is one of more than 150 Loreto schools throughout the world. Our founder Mary Ward, made the prophetic statement, “women in time to come will do much.” This is integral to the Loreto philosophy whereby we aim to liberate, motivate and empower girls. Mary Ward was convinced that the world needed women who were informed, confident and mature. Her compelling story encourages our students to have self-belief as women, engenders hope and courage and promotes their capacity to make a difference for good in the world. As experts in girls’ education, staff at Loreto Coorparoo incorporate the ethos of our 400 year old tradition with innovative pedagogy and technologies to support girls in the pursuit of personal excellence. Curriculum The Loreto curriculum is characterised by the commitment to academic achievement focused on the individual. Academic excellence is valued and a love of learning is nurtured. There is a strong emphasis on critical thinking and student engagement. Loreto staff use evidence-based pedagogies supported by technologies, flexible learning spaces and an innovative focus. From Years 7 to 9, students enjoy a balanced curriculum that caters for core learning areas as well as providing electives, which challenge our students across the arts, technologies and languages. The curriculum is designed to facilitate the learning pathways of individual learners with programs embracing extension, enrichment and opportunities for consolidation. In Years 10 to 12, a range of subjects which facilitate rich, flexible and engaging learning pathways have been designed to suit the needs and ambitions of the students beyond Year 12. Consistently, each year over 98% of eligible students successfully secure tertiary placements at the conclusion of Year 12.

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Leadership Throughout their schooling at Loreto College Coorparoo, students are educated about the genuine nature of leadership. They are provided with multiple opportunities to develop their leadership skills and capacity. As an all girls’ school, students have equal opportunity to experience authentic leadership and to have a voice in our school community. Co-curricular activities All students are encouraged to participate in the co-curricular program which provides opportunities across a wide range of cultural, artistic, sporting and service areas. Students are presented with opportunities to explore culture and the arts through a vibrant instrumental and choral program, debating, public speaking, drama, chess and art clubs, drama productions, tours and biennial musicals. College facilities include: • Fully equipped STEM laboratories • Digital and Design Technology suites • Library and Information Services Centre • Modern wet and dry Art rooms • Language centre • Multi-purpose music, sports and fitness centre • Indoor netball, basketball, volleyball, badminton courts, gymnasium and training room • 25m heated swimming pool • Tennis courts • Learning enrichment centre • Hospitality Vocational Facilitates • Air conditioned classrooms.

Faith Sharing the Christian faith in the Catholic tradition is central to our purpose. College life is filled with spiritual and faith development opportunities including liturgical celebrations, class prayer, reflection times and retreats. Students are encouraged to be active members of service groups and partake in justice activities such as St Vincent de Paul Society and Mary Ward International. Students participate in immersion experiences to developing communities locally, nationally and internationally. Religious literacy and understanding is promoted through the curriculum. Students are taught to be critical thinkers, to be inquisitive and to be change agents. These qualities help develop the capacity to respond to the demands of contemporary challenges with courage and authenticity. Pastoral Care Our focus is providing an environment that develops personal, academic, social and spiritual growth. Year Coordinators work with the homeroom teachers, College counsellors and senior leaders to monitor the wellbeing of students. Students are encouraged to treat each person with courtesy and respect. There are many opportunities for students to contribute, to become involved and to be affirmed for their efforts and achievements. It is our aim that each girl feels valued and connected within the school community, free to discover and express her individual identity.

About Loreto College Coorparoo A: 415 Cavendish Road, Coorparoo QLD 4151 T: +61 7 3394 9999 F: +61 7 3847 1254 E: enrol@loreto.qld.edu.au W: www.loreto.qld.edu.au

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Sheldon College 1997

Letter from the Principal The 21st century has seen significant changes in the educational sector as we come to terms with fast-paced technological developments of our global economy. Whilst the utilisation of these technological devices in our classrooms provide tremendous benefits to students, they are not the backbone of 21st century learning. The most important technology in our schools remains that of the classroom teacher. Teachers who love children; who are inspiring, committed, dedicated and passionate people; who understand children’s different learning styles and the emotional, social, cognitive, physical and metacognitive dimensions of learning – aspects of all children’s growth and development that no technological device can ever accommodate. Great teachers never contribute to the ‘mediocrity median’ in our profession, but constantly aspire towards high standards for both themselves and their students, and who daily in their practice embrace the philosophy of Love, Laughter and Learning. Love must come first because it is a fundamental need of all humans. Couple it with Laughter and we see the many beneficial effects it has on the social and emotional development of our children, particularly in a world which sees the increasing effects of personal disengagement. Both Love and Laughter then set the platform for a high quality Learning environment whereby students can be anything they set their hearts upon in this world. - Dr Lyn Bishop OAM , Founder and Principal/CEO About Sheldon College Sheldon College is a world-class, co-educational and non-denominational independent college educating children from 15 months of age through to Year 12. The college is recognised for outstanding achievements in the academic, sporting and cultural arenas. Nestled in a picturesque, semi-rural setting in Brisbane’s Bayside, the college is recognised as one of the most outstanding private schools in the country. Sheldon College offers innovative curriculum programs catering for the following: • Long Day Care (15 months of age to school age) • Kindergarten (Pre-preparatory program) • Preparatory • Junior College (Years 1 to 4) • Middle College (Years 5 to 8) • Senior College (Years 9 to 12)

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STEAM at Sheldon College Sheldon College’s STEAM program is geared towards students creating with technological resources rather than consuming technology. Students apply knowledge to develop interactive models and computational solutions using emerging technologies to foster future-proof skills relating to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics and infused with Mixed Reality. Our STEAM-inspired curriculum goes beyond students coding and encourages them to become visual art makers, mixed reality engineers, digital thinkers and do-ers, robotics engineers, and designers of 3D printed objects for Maths and Science simulations. Sheldon College STEAM programs aim to produce enterprising students who can solve complex challenges and a strong emphasis is placed on students being exposed to authentic practices and skills that can later serve more complex and innovative endeavours. Co-curricular Sheldon College offers a comprehensive range of sporting, cultural, performing arts and personal development programs to ensure students can develop selfesteem, teamwork and higher order thinking skills. As well as extending individual skills to the highest level, the co-curricular program is an important element in developing cohesive team skills, building commitment and perseverance, developing resilience and advancing and fostering creativity. • Arts Excellence Programs through the Australian School of the Arts: combined performing arts, visual art, music, film and new media • Aviation and Space Academy • University links • Gifted and talented programs • Senior schooling options to create pathways to success • Business and entrepreneur programs • National sporting programs through the Sheldon Academy of Sport

Curriculum The academic staff at Sheldon College share a genuine and agreed commitment to ensuring that each student is afforded every opportunity to achieve individual academic excellence. Our strong academic reputation and standing is an achievement that the entire Sheldon College community holds with immense pride. Fundamental to each teacher’s practice is the knowledge that all students have the capacity for high achievement and success. We will always maintain the highest of standards in relation to individual scholarship and work habits. It will be those students who possess these attributes who will be best positioned to take the most advantage of the many opportunities their future will most certainly provide.

About Sheldon College A: 43-77 Taylor Road, Sheldon QLD 4157 T: +61 7 3206 5555 E: enquiries@sheldoncollege.com W: www.sheldoncollege.com www.schoolcompare.com.au

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St Laurence’s College is an all-boys Catholic school centrally located in South Brisbane. With a rich and proud history of academic, sporting and cultural excellence, the school currently educates more than 1,900 boys. In the Archdiocese of Brisbane and conducted in the tradition of Edmund Rice, St Laurence’s College accepts students from Year 5 to 12, drawing from a wide area of Brisbane. Summoned by the call of the motto “facere et docere” (to do and to teach), St Laurence’s College strives to provide an inclusive community with an abundance of opportunities for all students. The school offers the best theoretical and practical education to students as well as providing generations of boys from diverse backgrounds with a high standard of education, promoting the academic, spiritual, personal, social and physical development of each student. Boasting outstanding facilities across one purpose-built and thoughtfully designed campus, St Laurence’s College is conveniently located near the Brisbane CBD, South Bank and West End and is close to all public transport. Academic St Laurence’s College is committed to providing students with the academic and personal skills required to equip them for life and to allow flexibility for their chosen career paths. Students are encouraged to pursue a balanced general education which engages at the level of their learning readiness and challenges them to strive for excellence. Learning is student-centred whereby active engagement occurs in dynamic and relevant learning environments that enable students to acquire new knowledge, deepen their understanding and apply concepts to new contexts or ideas. To ensure students achieve their full potential in the College’s new era of pastoral care and learning, the school has also launched new initiatives to support the mentoring, tracking and education of each student. The College staff are equipped with the skills and knowledge to review each student’s academic journey through a holistic lens by using external testing data and internal school results in Middle and Senior years. The new mode of Primary teaching at Lauries (from 2018) has seen Primary students actively engage in the learning programs and achieve targeted learning outcomes. It allows the boys to take ownership of their learning and strive for personal excellence.

elective instrumental classes, choirs or as part of the school curriculum. A wide variety of private and group tuition opportunities are available for students who would like to further their musical education. These activities provide for the personal growth of the students by developing individual skill, teamwork, leadership, mateship, understanding and selfdiscipline in an atmosphere of fun and enjoyment. Pastoral Care The beginning of 2019 paved a new era for the College as a new pastoral care program was introduced. Lauries students are now allocated into one of ten houses for the entirety of their education, alongside fellow students and supportive staff. The House System plays a key role in students’ primary education and, upon progression to secondary school, forms each student’s pastoral home for the remainder of their Lauries Journey. The Lauries Journey seeks to ensure that every student is known and valued for being the person he is. The program seeks to equip him with the knowledge, skills and qualities to develop his character, deepen his faith, widen his friendships and strengthen his self-belief in his own potential. Vision and Mission The College’s vision to be an authentic, dynamic, relational, Catholic educational community has been upheld throughout its 104 years of educating young minds. As a College conducted in the Edmund Rice tradition, St Laurence’s offer a distinctive educational philosophy based on a commitment to ensuring students maximise their potential and are prophetic voices within an ever-changing society. By nurturing respectful and compassionate relationships, St Laurence’s College aims to foster Christian faith, personal worth and belonging through spiritual growth, compassion and generosity.

For students interested in alternative pathways, St Laurence’s College offers a comprehensive Vocational Education and Training program. As a Registered Training Organisation, the College offers nationally recognised certificates to students as part of their everyday curriculum. Co-Curricular Every student has the opportunity and is encouraged to participate in the many cultural, musical, social, spiritual, service learning and sporting aspects of College life.

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St Laurence’s College participates in the Associated Independent College’s (AIC) competition, offering over 15 team and individual sports throughout the school year. A dedicated Sport Excellence Program (EP Sport) is also available to ensure elite athletes can achieve their academic and sporting potential.

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As Brisbane’s first secondary school for boys, Brisbane Grammar School (BGS) has been a leader in Queensland education since its foundation in 1868. BGS is a non-denominational day and boarding school adjacent to the Brisbane CBD in Spring Hill. Two distinct precincts – a Middle School for Years 5 to 8 and a Senior School from Years 9 to 12 – create a tailored educational environment for boys of different ages and a seamless transition to high school. BGS provides a broad liberal education to develop multi-literate students who are critical, reflective and creative thinkers. A specially developed teaching framework, known as Effective Thinking Cultures, gives boys the skills to tackle the demands of Queensland’s new ATAR assessment system. Student wellbeing is also a central part of the school’s mission to support boys to be happy, confident and resilient, both at school and as lifelong learners. A dedicated student wellbeing team implements the school’s formalised wellbeing program, which aims to monitor every aspect of an individual’s progress. The school aims to educate thoughtful, confident men of character who contribute to their communities. Students are encouraged to take part in public purpose programs specific to each year level, to foster a sense of service and connection to the wider community. Brisbane Grammar School also provides students with adventure-based programs at the School’s Outdoor Education Centre at Moogerah, west of Brisbane. Our school motto encourages endeavour and achievement: ‘Nil sine labore’ – nothing without work.

HONOUR BEFORE HONOURS Somerville House is a Prep to Year 12 school for girls, with boarding available from Years 6 to 12. The School also offers a co-educational Pre-Prep program. Consistently performing among the top schools in Australia, Somerville House provides each student with a first-class education and well-rounded schooling experience, inspiring and encouraging them to develop their individual sense of purpose. Our dedicated teachers encourage our students to take ownership, problem-solve and be accountable. We challenge students to become innovative leaders, conscious of their strengths, and equipped with the initiative to respond to the challenges and opportunities they face in their lives, and the ability and willingness to honourably influence those around them. Somerville House students enjoy and embrace contemporary learning opportunities which recognise the importance of academic rigour in combination with positive personal development and wellbeing. Located in the cultural heart of Brisbane, students have access to the South Bank Parklands, the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, the Queensland State Library, Museum and Art Gallery, and much more. Learn more about the opportunities for your child at Somerville House. Book a personalised tour of our campus via somerville.qld.edu.au or phone 07 3248 9267.

somerville.qld.edu.au 07 3248 9267 | enrolments@somerville.qld.edu.au | Graham Street, South Brisbane Qld 4101 A school of the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association. CRICOS Provider Code: 00522G

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St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace is a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition for boys from Years 5 to 12. For 144 years, the College has been highly regarded as a community focused on the faith-centred holistic development of young men. The College prides itself on supporting students to achieve to their academic potential while flourishing in an atmosphere of pastoral care. The College motto, Servire Deo Sapere or ‘To Serve God is to be Wise’, is a reminder of the Terrace Family’s commitment to identify and develop every boy’s unique talents and gifts, forming gentlemen whose faith, courage and learning can be used to make a difference in the world. House Friendship Groups within the College enable students to feel connected within the school community and provide opportunities for Terrace students to walk with community groups, such as Orange Sky Laundry and Youngcare, challenging them to make a difference to the lives of others by extending their faith outside the school gates. The College enjoyed another year of outstanding academic success in 2018, with 37 students achieving an OP 1, and 58 per cent graduating with an OP 1-6. Dedicated teachers continue to provide each student with a rigorous and stimulating academic environment, as the College prepares for the introduction of the new QCE and ATAR system. In 2019, the College is working hard to continuing the rich traditions of its proud, diverse community, inspired by the Christian story of liberation, hope and possibility.

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Brisbane Boys’ College

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Brisbane Boys’ College A new school of thought A GPS school educating boys for 117 years, Brisbane Boys’ College (BBC) is a non-selective academic school that provides a supportive, Christian and caring environment for day students from Prep to Year 12 and boarding students from Year 7. BBC delivers an outstanding educational experience tailored to each individual boy, supporting him to achieve to his potential and beyond, and ultimately, preparing him to take his place in the world as a capable, confident and compassionate young man.

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This is a new way of thinking about the way we teach and learn, and at BBC, we refer to this as ‘A new school of thought’. Our approach is supported by a wide range of initiatives in and outside the classroom, designed to strengthen the learning experience. Music, sport, debating, cultural and service activities provide rich opportunities to gain mastery of a particular discipline or simply enjoy areas students are passionate about.

At BBC, we recognise that knowledge-based learning is no longer enough and we strive to teach our students how to be critical thinkers; to not only solve problems, but to recognise them in the first place.

From robotics to rowing, physics to photography, coding to canoeing, there are so many opportunities and activities to discover and explore; helping boys to embrace a spirit of service and fellowship, healthy competition and creativity, which ultimately enriches their educational experience.

The College adopts an integrated approach to education that marries best practice teaching and learning with the science of wellbeing. By placing a student’s wellbeing at the heart of decision making, staff can effectively connect and engage with each boy through the different stages of their development, positively impacting on their academic outcomes.

The outstanding achievements of students, across such a broad spectrum of activities, explains why BBC enjoys such a fine reputation in Queensland and across the country. Our boys inspire every day. Their love of learning, respect for each other and eagerness to participate is evident in the strong college spirit that connects them in fellowship for life.

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At BBC, we encourage our boys to be creative, to have a go, be curious, engage with the big ideas and be disciplined in every aspect of their school life. We encourage them to enjoy the grounds and gardens, invest in their friendships, learn to be humble and work hard to be the best they can be. We want them to be active, to learn to question, to be trustworthy and not compare themselves to others. Above all, we encourage boys to see the purpose of their learning as being about the contribution they can make as confident and capable young men. To learn more about how Brisbane Boys’ College is ‘future-proofing’ boys by preparing them for a lifetime of fulfilment and success, please visit our website www.bbc.qld.edu.au.

A: Kensington Terrace, Toowong QLD 4066 T: +61 7 3309 3500 E: admissions@bbc.qld.edu.au W: www.bbc.qld.edu.au

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Stuartholme School Stuartholme School is a Catholic, independent day and boarding school for girls in Years 7 to 12. With a focus on the individual, Stuartholme promotes an education that stimulates creative learning and leadership, enabling every girl to reach her full potential. With a close knit community, every boarder will belong at Stuartholme. Built at the base of Mt Coot-tha, only 6 kilometres from Brisbane’s CBD, Stuartholme is close to everything yet provides the girls with a quiet, safe environment where they can live and learn. As a progressive international Sacred Heart School, Stuartholme School is committed to educating the whole person. The rigorous academic program, together with the supportive learning environment, teaches resilience and self-value where every student feels confident in her ability to contribute. Stuartholme is small enough for each student to be personally known, yet large enough to offer an extensive, ever-changing and dynamic range of opportunities. The school’s long tradition of academic excellence reflects the dedication and hard work of their teachers and students. Stuartholme’s highly qualified and talented teachers

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and professional staff are experts in their fields and challenge their students to become independent, critical thinkers, arming them with the confidence to actively engage in their learning. Curriculum The school’s progressive curriculum is supported by technology used to identify the learning needs of every student. Expert staff then provide the resources to either support or extend, and challenge students to optimise pathways for their future learning. Students are kept engaged through dynamic teaching strategies and vibrant learning environments. Stuartholme is committed to inclusive education and best practice principles of teaching and learning with opportunities for students to strive for personal excellence. Enrichment and extension are available through curriculum differentiation, subject offerings, competitions and special programs. Extracurricular activities Away from the classroom students are encouraged to explore opportunities that enrich their schooling and develop their talents and interests. Students can choose to participate in service learning, social justice programs, study tours, sports, arts and cultural

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activities, clubs, societies, domestic and international exchanges. Facilities • Multi-purpose classrooms and science labs • Well-resourced Library Centre with three teaching areas and two adjoining multimedia rooms • 24/7 high speed wireless broadband, networked data projectors and printing facilities • Second-to-none music facilities including six rehearsal rooms and recording studio • 500-seat theatre with tree-top level green room • Boarding facilities with multiple common rooms • Fully equipped Health Centre with a dedicated team of registered nurses • Aquatic Precinct with a 25m water polo swimming pool, change rooms and tiered seating • 5 multi-use tennis courts

Affiliation: Catholic A: 365 Birdwood Terrace, Toowong QLD 4066 T: +61 7 3369 5466 / F: +61 7 3369 4028 E: enrolments@stuartholme.com W: www.stuartholme.com

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Canterbury College

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Saint Stephen’s College is a co-educational, Childcare to Year 12 independent school on the Gold Coast. Our eLearning program has been designed to prepare students for a dynamic, digitally-based future and has gained national and global recognition. We are a learning community centred on Christian principles. The wellbeing of our students is at the core of what we do – building quality relationships, nurturing hopes and dreams and providing a safe and supportive environment where individuals can flourish. We strive to develop self-directed, determined, courageous and skilful young men and women of substance who will make a positive difference to their communities now and in the future.

• Art rooms that convert into an art gallery. • Staff and student welfare centre for students, parents and staff to meet. • Lecture theatre that seats 130 people.

The warm, respectful relationship between our staff, students and parents is the major contributing factor in the development of exceptional students. All Saint Stephen’s College staff are instrumental in nurturing a mutually supportive and encouraging environment that thrives on best practice.

Saint Stephen’s College students have also achieved excellent results in drama and music both individually and through participation in large-scale productions. Our musicals have been nominated for, and won, many awards and students have been individually recognised in regional, state and national competitions. Many graduates have gone on to pursue careers in theatre, television and film productions across Australia and internationally. The music programs offer students a blend of academic curriculum plus co-curricular opportunities in strings, woodwind, brass, percussion, piano, guitar and voice. The college also presents opportunities for students to develop their talents further through private music tuition and participation in the Symphony Orchestra, string ensembles, stage and concert bands, Drumline, vocal ensembles and our Chamber Music Excellence Program.

Our Junior College Program provides a caring and engaging environment for young learners to develop and grow. Students thrive with the support of highly skilled teachers that provide a strong academic foundation as well as rich cocurricular, technology and social experiences. Students in our Senior College have the support of expert instructors, access to the latest technology and are able to select from a wide range of course options. Our senior program is focused on individual needs and encourages students to become independent thinkers, engage in their learning and realise their potential. As a result, our graduates are confident, empowered and prepared to take their place in a rapidly changing world. Saint Stephen’s College offers facilities and technology to rival any school and most universities. Our facilities and recent upgrades include: • Centre of Music Excellence, comprising a 220-seat recital hall, rehearsal studios, classrooms, specialised instrumental teaching spaces, percussion studio and flexible learning areas. It is used by students from Prep to Year 12. • State-of-the-art sports centre incorporating four indoor courts, a very wellequipped gym and multiple change rooms. It complements the large sporting fields precinct incorporating a grandstand, kiosk and undercover courts. • Innovative iCentre is a learning and research space that provides resourcing and technology for students from Prep to Year 12 – printed books and resources, digitally interactive collaborative learning spaces, laptops, purposebuilt meeting rooms and 24/7 access to digital resources. • Arts and Applied Technology Precinct brings together visual art, film, television and new media, graphics and IT departments. It has an open plan design, sound proof media room, audio recording, green screen effects, modern learning spaces, latest digital facilities, gallery, 3D printer and laser cutter. • Foreign Language Centre with two lecture theatres, webinar rooms, collaborative learning areas, and the latest technology to assist learning. It is an award-winning space for students undertaking foreign language studies. • Science-in-Action caters for Junior and Senior students and includes three senior labs with recording devices, two junior labs with a movable wall and work benches, lecture theatre, physics labs and screen. • Team Projects is a futuristic digital facility developed in response to the latest education and technology integration research. It comprises three digital learning spaces with movable and adjustable furniture. • Learning Enhancement allows teachers to work with students on a personalised level to reach their personal best and includes contemporary group meeting spaces with access to digital technology.

Sport is an important part of the complete educational experience for our students. Through sport we provide a range of opportunities and students are encouraged to strive to achieve their personal best. Our rich sports history includes multiple premiership winning teams and individuals who have represented their nation on the world stage.

The college Childcare Centre is a state-of-the-art facility that provides an innovative, fun and nurturing early learning experience. Our educators are highly qualified, caring and committed to providing engaging programs that support social, intellectual and physical development. Being an integral part of the college, the children also get to visit the school’s library, participate in wholeof-school events and become familiar with staff and students, which builds confidence and assists in a positive transition to school.

About Saint Stephen’s College A: 31 Reserve Road, Coomera QLD 4209 T: +61 7 5573 8600 E: info@ssc.qld.edu.au W: www.saintstephenscollege.net.au

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Canterbury College 1987

New principal, Mr Daniel Walker is excited to join Canterbury College. “It is a well-resourced, expansive campus, with its biggest strengths in the authentic connections between staff and students, its high standard of programs and the quality of the workforce,” he says. Canterbury offers students a very broad curriculum, with a range of vocational, academic and extracurricular opportunities, leading to diverse career pathways. The college was ranked 26th in Queensland for 2018 OP results, and was the top performing school in the Logan City Council region. Set on 30 hectares of natural bushland, with great new sports facilities and state-of-the-art classrooms, the extensive campus provides Kindergarten to Year 12 students with the best possible setting conducive to learning. The college successfully tendered for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games 400m athletics track and three squash courts as part of the Queensland Government’s GC2018 Legacy Assets Program.

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Construction has commenced on an exciting Aquatic and Tennis Courts complex, featuring two pools and eight tennis courts. These facilities come after the college had a busy 2017 and 2018 refurbishing its classrooms, libraries, sporting facilities and outdoor spaces.

The world-class Arts Academy provides music, dance, drama and visual art students with masterclasses, performance opportunities and the chance to work with leaders in the field.

The college’s exciting Research and Next Centre features a bright and engaging Senior Research Library upstairs and downstairs a future-focused Digital Hub. The building was designed to enable students to further develop their skills of collaboration, creativity, communication and critical thinking by working in this cutting-edge space. The new Discovery Centre Junior Library is vibrant and stimulating of students to engage with literacy and technology as second nature to their learning. Canterbury’s pastoral programs and strong sense of community support encourage and inspire the

The Sporting Program guides students to success in TAS Sport, as well as supporting sportspeople to excel in regional, state, national and international competitions. The college was recently named Netball Queensland’s School of the Year. Academic and talent scholarships are available. Open Days are held each term. For upcoming dates, please visit www.canterbury.qld.edu.au. Old Logan Village Road, Waterford QLD 4133 T: +61 7 3299 0888 E: enrolments@canterbury.qld.edu.au W: www.canterbury.qld.edu.au

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Sheldon College 1997

The 21st century has seen significant changes in the educational sector as we come to terms with fast-paced technological developments of our global economy. Whilst the utilisation of these technological devices in our classrooms provide tremendous benefits to students, they are not the backbone of 21st century learning. The most important technology in our schools remains that of the classroom teacher. Teachers who love children; who are inspiring, committed, dedicated and passionate people; who understand children’s different learning styles and the emotional, social, cognitive, physical and metacognitive dimensions of learning – aspects of all children’s growth and development that no technological device can ever accommodate. Great teachers never contribute to the ‘mediocrity median’ in our profession, but constantly aspire towards high standards for both themselves and their students, and who daily in their practice embrace the philosophy of Love, Laughter and Learning. Love must come first because it is a fundamental need of all humans. Couple it with Laughter and we see the many beneficial effects it has on the social and emotional development of our children, particularly in

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a world which sees the increasing effects of personal disengagement. Both Love and Laughter then set the platform for a high quality Learning environment whereby students can be anything they set their hearts upon in this world. -Dr Lyn Bishop OAM , Founder and Principal/CEO About Sheldon College Sheldon College is a world-class, co-educational and non-denominational independent college educating children from 15 months of age through to Year 12. The College is recognised for outstanding achievements in the academic, sporting and cultural arenas. Nestled in a picturesque, semi-rural setting in Brisbane’s Bayside, the College is recognised as one of the most outstanding private schools in the country.

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• Preparatory • Junior College (Years 1 to 4) • Middle College (Years 5 to 8) • Senior College (Years 9 to 12) Co-Curricular Sheldon College offers a comprehensive range of sporting, cultural, performing arts and personal development programs to ensure students can develop self-esteem, teamwork and higher order thinking skills. As well as extending individual skills to the highest level, the co-curricular program is an important element in developing cohesive team skills, building commitment and perseverance, developing resilience and advancing and fostering creativity.

A: Taylor Road, Sheldon, QLD 4157 Sheldon College offers innovative curriculum programs catering for the following: • Long Day Care (15 months of age to School age) • Kindergarten (Pre-preparatory Program)

T: +61 7 3206 5555 / F: +61 7 3206 5588 E: enquiries@sheldoncollege.com W: www.sheldoncollege.com

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Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School As a leading co-educational independent school serving the southern Gold Coast and northern NSW, we pride ourselves on our high expectations for student achievement and holistic development through the provision of distinctive identity, relationships, learning and leadership. Our school values of compassion, wisdom and respect are underpinned by our Anglican traditions where building genuine relationships through generosity of spirit and care for others; gaining knowledge, understanding, skills and character from learning; and appreciating all within our environment are at our core. We have adopted a “one school, three sub-schools” approach through our Junior, Middle and Senior

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Schools allowing us to shape the curriculum in accordance with the developmental phases of our students. We cultivate learning through relationships, expert teaching, educational research and innovation that focus on: • Leadership: creating the competencies that equip us with hope, clarity and direction. • Standards: establishing high expectations that empower student involvement, development, achievement, service and voice. • Collaboration: working together within aligned structures, processes, practices and systems that enable our desired ethos and strategy.

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P-4: 36 Sunshine Ave, Tweed Heads South NSW 5-12: 86 Mahers Lane, Terranora NSW 2486 T: +61 7 5590 5099 / F: +61 7 5590 4962 E: enrolments@lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au W: www.lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au

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Clayfield College

Grace Lutheran College

Immanuel Lutheran College

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Our students know everything is possible… we build powerful learners through connection, rigour and perseverance. Choose Clayfield College and let their light shine.

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Clayfield College 1931

Clayfield College students know that everything is possible. Empowered by an understanding of the significant role they play in their own learning, they are motivated to engage in the behaviours that result in excellent outcomes. Clayfield’s rich tradition of providing quality education to generations of boys and girls is combined with a commitment to innovative educational practice to ensure an optimal learning environment, which is creative and challenging. With a co-educational Primary School from Pre-Prep to Year 6, girls only from Years 7 to 12 and boarding for girls from Years 5 to 12, the college is a vibrant learning community. We offer a stimulating curriculum and comprehensive co-curricular opportunities to meet the needs of each individual within our community. Students are extended, supported and assisted to develop the dispositions required for success. The skills of critical and creative thinking, together with a capacity for self-regulation, are a product of the college’s strong academic focus. Opportunities to participate and excel in sport, the arts and service leadership ensure that at Clayfield College education is holistic and personalised. The Clayfield classroom Clayfield College is excited to launch The Clayfield Classroom in 2019, a framework for excellent teaching and learning. At Clayfield College, learning is at the heart of everything we do. We acknowledge that to learn well one must live well and, as such, our teaching and learning framework is a holistic approach. Our learning culture encompasses all in the community, with a particular focus on staff and students. Providing exceptional learning experiences for students requires attention to the quality of learning available for staff. At Clayfield, we acknowledge that learning is a dynamic and emotional process which relies largely on the engagement of the learner.

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Pastoral care At Clayfield College, our students are seen. We know your child individually. We want students to be happy, laugh often, work hard and give back to the community. Through the Pastoral Care program students develop commitment, self-discipline, self-motivation and a sense of social and community responsibility. This holistic program targets each individual’s needs. Its ultimate aim is for students to feel valued and worthwhile members of the community. Feeling connected is essential for young people to thrive and succeed. The Clayfield College Boarding House also offers a range of flexible boarding options for girls from Year 5 to assist modern day family lifestyles and commitments. Our Boarding House provides a safe and secure option for girls to manage their co-curricular and study schedules around busy family commitments. Options include care up to 5:30pm for attendance at afternoon co-curricular activities, afternoon tea and supervision, up to 9:00pm with study supervision, shower and dinner included, or overnight if required. Co-curricular Clayfield College believes in a balanced educational experience and participation is an important characteristic of everyday life at the college. Educational research consistently shows that those students who are actively involved in the life of their school are more likely to be happy and successful at school. Through a range of activities including sporting, cultural and service pursuits, each student has the opportunity to develop in mind, body and spirit. It is our belief that all students possess the potential to succeed in their areas of interest through persistent and sustained effort. The opportunities available for students at Clayfield College from Pre-Prep to Year 12 are exceptional. The structures in place to ensure that your child will be able to use those opportunities to flourish are unique. Our values and the relationships that emerge from them, sit at the heart of the college providing the context for every individual to achieve.

The Clayfield Classroom framework attends to the key factors associated with learner engagement by ensuring that excellent learning opportunities are accessible to all at the college. It reflects ideas synthesised from recent educational research and extensive classroom practice. These ideas are organised according to the cornerstones of our environment, the elements essential for learning and the features of high impact teaching. At Clayfield College we are focused on the needs of individuals, our immediate community and our global community. These needs are addressed through a thoughtfully engineered environment with four cornerstones which together provide a strong foundation for excellent learning. We celebrate diversity and innovation, we embrace creativity and challenge, we are committed to service and sustainability and we are connected and compassionate. Students needs to be intellectually challenged for high quality learning to occur. Attaining the right balance between difficulty and ease is necessary for them to make meaningful progress and build the capacity to apply their knowledge and understanding to unfamiliar contexts.

About Clayfield College A: 23 Gregory Street, Clayfield QLD 4011 T: +61 7 3262 0262 / F: +61 7 3262 0225

The Clayfield Classroom is aimed at facilitating exceptional evidence-based teaching and learning in every classroom throughout the college.

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Grace Lutheran College 1978

‘The Grace Way’ is about the small gestures that mean big things to Grace families. When your child joins Grace so do you. We welcome your entire family into our community. Grace Lutheran College is a co-educational Christian secondary school with campuses in Rothwell and Caboolture.

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One of the standout inclusions at Grace is our Outdoor Education program. All students in Year 10 head out to Googa at Blackbutt, leaving technology behind, to learn skills to help them grow academically and personally in the final two years of school and beyond. The aim of this journey is for the students to hone self-reliance and team work skills, and understand their spiritual path.

The college has been established for 40 years and offers students a multitude of curricular and co-curricular opportunities to suit every child and their interests. From over 50 subject options and over 100 sporting, service, performing arts, creative industries and academic activities, every child in your family can feel like they belong at Grace.

Additionally, Grace offers after-school assistance with homework, study and assignments by paid tutors who specialise in different subject areas Mondays to Thursdays. Parents can feel assured that their child is supervised and receiving assistance before picking them up in the evening after work or other family commitments.

Many of our families say they chose Grace because of how we make them feel – the warm actions, selfless gifts, altruistic endeavours and kind words. They entrust their children to us, safe in the knowledge that Grace provides a secure, supportive environment for all students.

When children are born their world is full of possibility. As a parent, you want to give them every opportunity to achieve their dreams. At Grace, we know that not everyone is a scholar, not everyone is good with their hands, not everyone is good on the sports field or dance

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floor, but everyone is good at something. Our role is to help students discover it. Every child can experience grit at Grace. Every child can grow at Grace. Every child can find grace at Grace. Your aspirations are ours – we work in partnership with our parents to encourage your child to uncover who they are and explore what they love doing. As their confidence grows so does their capacity to strive towards their ambitions. This is ‘The Grace Way’.

Caboolture Campus A: 129 Toohey Street Caboolture QLD 4510 T: +61 7 5495 2444 / F: +61 7 5495 1779 E: enquiries_cc@glc.qld.edu.au Rothwell Campus A: Anzac Avenue Rothwell QLD 4022 T: +61 7 3203 0066 / F: +61 7 3897 2188 E: grace@glc.qld.edu.au W: glc.qld.edu.au

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St Joseph’s Nudgee College Today, more than 1600 students from Years 5 to 12 call Nudgee College their school. As boarders, over 270 of these students also call Nudgee College their home. All of our boys are passionate about their school, about learning and making the most of the many opportunities that Nudgee College provides. As a leading Catholic school in the Edmund Rice Tradition, we have a strong school culture that is based upon clear values and high expectations. Over the past 128 years Nudgee College has developed a proud reputation as a school in which fine young boys grow and develop into outstanding young gentlemen. The holistic education and all round development of each boy remains the key focus of Nudgee College. It offers a rich diversity of educational opportunities in the classroom, in the pastoral care program, in extensive co-curricular pursuits as well as in faith development and social justice activities. This is complemented by the world-class facilities across the 136 hectare campus, including playing fields, an Olympic-standard athletics track, two

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heated swimming pools, a recently refurbished gymnasium, modern music and art studios, a 400seat auditorium and an onsite agricultural centre. Academically, every student is catered for through the rich and diverse nature of our subject offerings, our state of the art learning facilities, our Learning Support Department, our Enrichment Program and our Vocational Education and Training Program. With a focus on 21st century skills, all boys are encouraged and taught to be critical thinkers, problem solvers, to create and innovate and to be able to communicate and collaborate. These are the skills required of them to succeed in life. As a member of the Queensland Greater Public Schools (GPS) Association, the college provides a healthy and social opportunity for large numbers of boys to take part in a wide range of sporting and cultural activities including cricket, debating, rowing, swimming, volleyball, cross country, football, tennis, basketball, chess, rugby and track and field. There are many other clubs and teams students can be part of including theatresports, various music ensembles and bands, and Cattle Club.

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For 2019 College Captain Hayden Bygott, Nudgee College is a place that allows boys to belong. “In my short but valuable two years at this college, I have been fortunate enough to be provided opportunities that were once unimaginable to me,” he said. “The almost tangible sense of community nourished over the 128 years of cherished history allows students to have an unmatched pride in their school and those who entered its gates before them.” We strive to develop young men of big hearts and good character. Ultimately, Nudgee College boys are called to live out our College motto ‘Signum Fidei’, which means to be ‘a sign of faith’ to all.

A: 2199 Sandgate Road, Boondall QLD 4034 T: +61 7 3865 0555 / F: +61 7 3865 0500 E: enrolments@nudgee.com W: www.nudgee.com

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Southern Cross Catholic College 1995

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At Southern Cross Catholic College (SCCC) we are unwavering in our pursuit. Our pursuit of excellence ensures we constantly challenge ourselves to enable students to find and create their best future. As one college with four campuses on the Redcliffe Peninsula, SCCC provides a unique educational journey for every student. Here your child receives a seamless education from Prep to Year 12 – an education for the whole person where students are provided a broad range of skills to deal with the varied situations and challenges they may encounter throughout their lives. We fulfil our vision by: Thinking differently: We give our students the individual attention and access to programs they need to draw out their unique and natural strengths and to help them shine. Providing opportunity through education: We treat every day as an opportunity to make a positive difference in the world through quality, lifelong learning, a commitment to improvement and continuous innovation. Nurturing open minds: Our outwardly focused Lasallian values mean we are a community that helps ourselves by helping others first. Upholding our beliefs: We are a Catholic college that instils a greater sense of purpose and collective pride within our community. Having high expectations and living by them. We are on a positive and proactive journey of constant improvement, bettering ourselves as we prepare the next generation for their own journey. We celebrate what makes us unique and at SCCC our students shine. A: 307 Scarborough Road, Scarborough QLD 4020 T: +61 7 3480 3600 E: psscarborough@bne.catholic.edu.au W: www.sccc.qld.edu.au

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BBC assists each boy to achieve to their potential and beyond.

Based on the vision of its founder, Brisbane Boys’ College continues to encourage every student to realise his own potential. But while respecting the values of its past, it also embraces new ways of thinking to prepare its boys for the modern world.

When Brisbane Boys’ College Founder Arthur (Barney) Rudd arrived in Brisbane from Melbourne in the early 20th century, he despaired at the shortcomings of the education system at the time. “Education is the key to human progress and, if we compare what is with what might be, educational improvement is depressingly slow,” he said. Mr Rudd believed that there was a better approach to education; one which focussed on encouraging each student to realise their potential – both as a scholar, and an honourable and principled leader – so they could in turn play their part in progressing society as a whole. It was an educational philosophy that broke the mould of the structured and less flexible syllabi used by schools at the time. It was ‘a new school of thought’, ‘a new way of thinking’. In 1902, Mr Rudd welcomed the first four boys

who would be educated under his vision. In the intervening 117 years, Brisbane Boys’ College (BBC) has continued to shape boys from around Queensland and regional Australia, and indeed some from the far reaches of the globe, into men who have the confidence and capability to change the world. The college has endeavoured to frame men of character and integrity to serve their communities. It has educated its students to be successful in their business and professional endeavours. But most of all, it has sought, throughout the century, to follow Rudd’s example of encouraging each student to realise his own potential. While the BBC of today upholds those same fundamental principles and values, it is by no means captive to past practices. Like Rudd, current Headmaster Paul Brown is profoundly aware the college needs to be open to the world and new ways of thinking in order to equip each

and every young man with the skills, knowledge and understanding to reach their potential in today’s modern world.

each and every boy to achieve to their potential and beyond, building both competence and confidence.”

He says the school can be confident of its students becoming successful adults if we not only provide them with knowledge but give them the power and agency to apply knowledge in a variety of contexts and constructs.

“At BBC, we are acutely aware we must ‘futureproof’ our students by developing young men who not only have strong foundational knowledge but who are also critical thinkers, creative, collaborative and have agile and flexible minds. “To do this, we must embrace new ways of thinking and be open to change,” he says. Recognising that knowledge-based learning is no longer enough, BBC has adopted an integrated approach to education that marries best practice teaching and learning with the science of wellbeing. Mr Brown explains that by placing a student’s wellbeing at the heart of the college’s decisionmaking, BBC is preparing boys for a lifetime of fulfilment and ultimately, success. “We are adopting evidence-based teaching and learning practices and marrying them with the science of wellbeing to deliver a positive educational experience that focuses on assisting

We focus on character, but in particular on maturity, integrity and an abundance mentality. Maturity is telling the truth without offending others. Integrity is making and keeping meaningful promises. And abundance mentality is making sure everyone is recognised for their contribution. These come out of

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey, which was published in 1989. Even though the school has a lot of innovative teaching practices, I still think those qualities are very important, even as students go on to become

country. We have lot of visitors from other schools coming in to see what we’ve done. The way we approach education is a lot different. It is obviously much more technology-rich. Now we

We also have staff attending and speaking at conferences overseas, so I’m hoping they get a great deal of satisfaction with what they are doing,

past. We have a team of educators here to assist students and use a lot of data to track and monitor the progress of our students.

which is really innovative.

Around six years ago, we also introduced an academic advisor program that promotes selfregulated learning. Saint Stephen’s has continued to build and improve

culture in the school and make sure the students are resourced with what they need to learn. I am involved from time to time in dealing with individual

a lot of those fundamentals haven’t changed at all.

on what we had. Our performing arts has gone from strength to strength. We are now one of the best performing arts schools in south-east Queensland.

students to help clarify where they are going, and I try to be out on the grounds as much as I can, letting students know I’m there to support them.

We have continued to work with the culture

What are some of the more critical issues faced

young graduates. I think we tend to persistently focus on certain things and these become part of the culture of the school. We don’t have a rule book here, but students behave in a certain way and do

we had, but are constantly innovating to make improvements. How do you provide support and leadership to

by educators in the independent school sector today? I regularly attend conferences all around the world, and it is the same everywhere in the western world.

The college’s academic results and tertiary outcomes demonstrate its commitment to the highest academic standards and reflect the importance it places on supporting all boys to reach their goals. “We are immensely proud of our boys and enjoy celebrating their ongoing achievements long after they leave the college,” says Mr Brown.

what is reasonable simply because it is reasonable.

your staff? First of all, it’s not just me, this is also provided by my executive team along with other members of staff. It’s important to send consistent messages about where we are going and why we are going

I find it interesting that it doesn’t matter where the conference is being held, the issues seem to be very consistent. Mental health issues in young people, a perceived lack of resilience on their part in some cases, and concerns about the consequences of

In what ways has Saint Stephen’s College

there. Saint Stephen’s College provides a lot of professional development opportunities for staff to encourage innovation. There are a lot of really

helicopter parenting. Part of growing up is making mistakes and learning from them. We need to be careful that we don’t over-sanitise the environment

evolved since you joined the school in 2003? First of all, when I first got here, about 60 per cent of the school was demountable buildings. Now we have among the best learning facilities in the

good things happening because teachers and other members of staff are promoting them. To provide leadership, I need to ensure that staff are clear about expectations and ensure they get professional

The three key qualities are perpetuated, particularly by the behaviours of our senior students. It’s about the way we do things without thinking about it – Headmaster Jamie Dorrington joined the school in 2003.

Brisbane Boys’ College is an independent GPS school for boys from Prep to Year 12 with boarding available from Year 7.

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“It is new way of thinking about the way we teach and learn, and at BBC, we refer to this as ‘a new school of thought’,” says Mr Brown.

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in which our young people grow up. The other important issue is the impact of social media and how students interact with each other. It’s difficult when in the outside world they are being exposed to the opposite message. Bullying seems

Can you describe any specific ways in which the digital era is beginning to disrupt the education field? There’s a whole wave of adaptive software coming through which really allows for the personalisation of learning with individual students. This causes

After three years in Adelaide as Deputy Principal

exciting; to rethink who we are and what we will do

of Seymour College, Daniel Walker returns to Brisbane. When asked what drew him to Canterbury, Mr Walker speaks about the beauty and strengths of the college, the second largest Anglican school in Queensland.

Mr Walker says he looks forward to speaking to parents, students, staff and alumni for their input into these plans in the days and months ahead.

academic, pastoral care, staffing, operations and administrative roles.

really reached a tipping point in that. There are now a lot more options for collaborative learning.

“The college is in a great place reputation-wise as one of Queensland’s most innovative independent schools and I plan to continue to grow that reputation across everything we do,” he says.

refurbishing existing facilities and building new ones. Classrooms across the campus have been revitalised, along with both libraries, into dynamic, bright and connected learning spaces. A cuttingedge Digital Hub, featuring virtual reality, robotics and other digital technologies often unique to schools in Australia, was opened in 2017.

“A new 2020-2024 Strategic Plan to be formulated later this year means that there are great opportunities to be bold, contemporary and

In a great win for the college and the wider Logan community, Canterbury successfully tendered for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games 400

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Teaching and learning strengths Canterbury offers students a very broad curriculum, with a range of vocational, academic and extracurricular opportunities, leading to diverse career pathways. The college was ranked 26th in Queensland for 2018 OP results, and was the top

Mr Walker brings to the college more than 22 years of teaching across the independent and state school sectors, and a broad range of

students so they can continue to be learners beyond school.

Under construction currently is a highly anticipated Aquatic and Tennis Courts Complex, featuring two pools and eight tennis courts, to be ready for the commencement of the 2020 college year.

into the future.”

teachers to rethink what their role is. They need to move off the stage, and that’s a bit of a challenge for some teachers. In the last 12 months, we’ve

We need to ensure children feel empowered to learn, not just have them relying on teachers as the gatekeepers of knowledge. We need to strengthen Over recent years, the college grounds, facilities and technology have undergone significant developments.

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Mr Walker brings extensive experience to his new role as Principal of Canterbury College.

metre athletics track and three squash courts. An opening ceremony for these facilities, featuring many special guests, was held earlier this year. Kindergarten students have their first run on the school’s new athletics track.

to be everywhere on television, and people are being made into celebrities based on these actions.

Jamie Dorrington, Headmaster at Saint Stephen’s College on the Gold Coast talks to WhichSchool? Magazine about how the school is embracing innovation, while continuing to respect the values of its past.

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What role do you play in the day-to-day activities of the students? Unfortunately, it’s not as much as what I’d like. My job is to make sure I help maintain a healthy

employees in the future. We use these things to get our compass bearings. They keep us moving in the right direction. Even though technology is changing,

How does Saint Stephen’s College differ from other schools? I think most schools are aspiring to develop fine

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fulfillment in what they are doing. It’s not us versus them. I hope they see us as all part of a team – teachers, maintenance staff, teacher aides, we’re all in it together.

use a combination of digital technology and face to face teaching. That blended learning approach is very different to the way students were taught in the

experience-based wellbeing initiatives, we foster resilience, engagement and ultimately an optimal environment for academic success,” he says.

He adds that the embedded focus on wellbeing enables staff to effectively connect and engage with each boy through the different stages of their development, positively impacting on their academic outcomes. “We know there is an inextricable link between wellbeing and achievement. Through implementing intentional,

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“Canterbury has undisputed, considerable assets in its academic, sporting, arts and pastoral care offerings. My challenge is to build upon these strong foundations to take the college into the future, with world-ready curriculum and skill building opportunities to enable our students to be truly global workers, entrepreneurs and citizens.”

Senior school students studying outside in the lovely campus grounds.

See for yourself at an upcoming Open Day The college holds an Open Day event each term. For upcoming dates, please go to the college website at www.canterbury.qld.edu.au.

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Churchie’s boarding precinct is located on the main school campus in the inner-city suburb of East Brisbane. Being in the heart of Brisbane assists students in maintaining easy access to all of the services and opportunities of a thriving world city. Boarding has been an integral part of the Churchie community since 1912. It provides a secure and caring environment for boys to develop leadership and support skills to enjoy diverse learning experiences at school and in the broader community. Opportunities abound for leadership and participation, reinforced by our seven-day-aweek boarding experience. This culture offers an ever-present sense of community with immense possibilities on the weekend for group activity, hobbies, sports and recreation. Regular contact with parents is welcomed and facilitated. Churchie Boarding aims to: • Provide a happy, secure and challenging environment for each boy so that he may thrive as an individual to achieve his potential. • Ensure that each boy engages with his academic

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responsibilities with vigour and commitment. • Provide each boy with support to grow spiritually, academically, personally and through the service he can provide to the wider community. • Encourage each boy to broaden his horizons and realise the possibilities in the global community. • Develop leadership, resilience and self-reliance skills and awareness of the need to be responsible for himself and others. Boarding at Churchie is for students in Years 7 to 12 with students from across Australian metropolitan and rural areas as well as overseas destinations such as Hong Kong, Singapore and Papua New Guinea. Our purpose-built, modern, air-conditioned boarding facilities with wireless internet access, together with our spacious 22-hectare campus, provide the ideal environment in which boys can thrive. Churchie Boarding offers students secure and comfortable accommodation in our two boarding houses, Gerald and Goodwin. Boarders are cared for by supportive and experienced staff, including

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a housemaster, assistant housemaster, a resident housemother and resident supervisor. This key team of four forms the pastoral care team for each house and they get to know and understand the boys well. Boarding staff provide opportunities for boarders to experience many and varied cultural activities in and around Brisbane. Visits and excursions to the cultural complex, theatres, cinemas, sporting events and theme parks all feature in a vibrant recreational and cultural programme. Professional chefs provide a varied, plentiful and healthy menu for our growing boys. The dining room caters for any special dietary requirements. At Churchie, boarding is at the centre of our school community. We invite you to organise a personalised tour of our world-class facilities. A: Oaklands Parade, East Brisbane QLD 4169 T: +61 7 3896 2200 / F: +61 7 3891 5976 E: admissions@churchie.com.au W: www.churchie.com.au

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Band of brothers not defined by distance Since 1909, young men from all corners of the globe have enjoyed the camaraderie that boarding at Brisbane Boys’ College (BBC) affords. Boys travel from New York and Bahrain, from the Sunshine Coast and Alice Springs to call BBC home. It is here in our Boarding House that boys build lifelong friendships and participate in the academic, sporting, co-curricular, service and cultural offerings of our city school, located just five kilometres from Brisbane’s CBD. Living away from home can be challenging, yet living on campus allows boarders to embrace a strong sense of brotherhood as they are supported to immerse themselves in programs tailored to extend their classroom learning, encourage leadership opportunities and support their social and emotional wellbeing.

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Along with a comprehensive recreational, cultural and wellbeing program, all boarders are supported in their academic development as experienced teachers facilitate the evening academic program, with year-level or subjectspecific tutorials also made available.

“An active Boarders’ Support Group and unique boarding programs further assist classroom learning and the development of our boarders – providing them with enriching experiences to develop their confidence and capability to change the world.”

The unique size of our Boarding House enables staff to forge authentic relationships with each boy. Boarding coordinators, resident masters, the college chaplain, onsite school counsellors and senior students on duty offer additional care and support.

Brisbane Boys’ College is a GPS school for boys from Prep to Year 12, with boarding available from Year 7. To learn more about boarding and the school’s approach to boys’ education, please visit the website www.bbc.qld.edu.au.

For Director of Boarding, Mr Matthew McEwen, refurbishments to the boarding precinct have reinforced a strong sense of place and a connected community. A: Kensington Terrace, Toowong QLD 4066 “Each boy has his own sleeping and private study space, while common areas and group study spaces encourage interaction and a sense of brotherhood,” says Mr McEwen.

T: +61 7 3309 3500 E: admissions@bbc.qld.edu.au W: www.bbc.qld.edu.au

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Clayfield College 1931

At Clayfield College we understand, and are responsive to, the need for all members of our boarding community to be happy, safe and content. Our stand-alone Boarding House, catering for girls from Years 5 to 12, is across the road from the main school on Sandgate Road, Clayfield. It is centrally located to the domestic and international airport, and is a wonderful home away from home, where our girls can develop socially, emotionally, morally and spiritually. Accommodation in the Boarding House consists of fully air-conditioned dormitory style accommodation for Years 5 to 8 with shared bathrooms, twin share rooms with shared bathrooms for Years 9 to 11 and single rooms with an ensuite bathroom for our Year 12 girls. Highly qualified and experienced staff who provide a warm and supportive atmosphere, which enables students to feel at home, thrive, and learn for life, support Head of Boarding, Ms Di Kerr. The

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relationship between our staff, parents and carers is most important and therefore a close link is developed and maintained between home and the Boarding House. Boarding staff guide and support each boarder as she settles into her new family and encourage them as they grow and develop together.

Specialist tutors supply close supervision of homework in the evenings during the week to assist the girls with their academic needs.

Regular visiting specialists to the Boarding House include daily morning visits by a registered nurse to attend to the girls’ medical needs, a psychologist, who meets the girls individually and in groups to discuss any issues they may have, and a social media expert, who provides the much-needed advice on how to avoid and reduce risk online by using the complex and everchanging security settings social media platforms have these days.

Two chefs are employed to provide nutritionally balanced meals and a varied menu. All efforts are made to accommodate specific dietary requirements.

Academic programs are an important aspect of boarding life. Girls in Years 5 to 9 study in a dedicated supervised room; and girls in Years 10 to 12 have an individual study desk in their rooms, connected to the college computer network.

A: 23 Gregory Street, Clayfield QLD 4011

Educational, cultural and leisure activities are organised for the girls, giving them a taste of life in the big city.

At Clayfield College, boarding is a significant part of the school community as our boarders enrich our environment with many different cultural perspectives and talents. Boarders make life-long friends from around the globe for life.

T: +61 7 3262 0262 / F: +61 7 3262 0225 E: enrol@clayfield.qld.edu.au W: www.clayfield.qld.edu.au

Her dreams for tomorrow are our focus today Choose Clayfield College Boarding and let her light shine

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Character and scholarship are hallmarks of this award-winning, non-denominational school, established in 1881. The Rockhampton Grammar School (RGS) is home to approximately 350 boarders from all over Queensland and more than 1000 day students who live in Rockhampton and nearby Capricorn Coast communities. The school’s reputation is based on excellent academic outcomes, its focus on Positive Education, extensive resources and broad offerings in Sport and The Arts.

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outcomes, positioning RGS among leading schools in the state. RGS students also earn more VET qualifications than any other school in Central Queensland, benefitting from an extensive range of course options, covering traditional and nontraditional areas. The school has invested heavily in curriculum development and is well advanced to transition from OP to ATAR external assessments in 2019-2020.

The school is ranked by The Weekend Australian as one of the Top Country Schools in Australia. Queensland’s largest boarding school was also a recipient (in 2019) of the National Excellence in Teaching Award. In addition, RGS was a finalist in the 2019 Educator Boarding School of the Year and Regional School of the Year awards.

The school also provides significant global education opportunities. As a member of Round Square, an international association of schools, RGS students travel and study throughout the world. The school also has partnerships with educators in Japan, New Zealand, the UK, China and the United States and often hosts overseas students, as full-time students or short-term visitors who engage local students.

Almost all RGS Year 12s typically achieve a Queensland Certificate of Education and, on average, over the last 10 years, about one-third of eligible Year 12 students earn top academic

Impressive facilities include an Olympic-sized pool and the school’s very own Dance and Musical Theatre Academy. RGS also owns and operates a demonstration farm off-campus as well as an

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expansive beach-front outdoor education and leadership centre on the Capricorn Coast. The school offers specialist agriculture courses and top-level sports such as basketball and rugby through to scuba and triathlon (partnering with organisations such as Queensland Cricket, Rowing Queensland and the North Queensland Cowboys) and activities such as music (the School has toured the United States and parts of Europe), debate, cadets and show cattle.

Fees (per year) Primary (Prep to Year 2): $6448 Primary (Years 3 to 6): $7452 Secondary (Years 7 to 12): $10,388 Full Boarding (Years 6 to 12): $17,832 Scholarships and Bursaries are available A: Archer Street, Rockhampton QLD 4700 T: 1300 GRAMMAR / +61 7 4936 0700 E: registrar@rgs.qld.edu.au W: www.rgs.qld.edu.au

e n i h s d n a Thrive When you arrive at The Rockhampton Grammar School, you’re not just joining the best boarding school in Central Queensland, you are becoming part of a thriving community. For details on an enrolment application or to arrange a visit to the School, please contact the Registrar: registrar@rgs.qld.edu.au 1300 GRAMMAR

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Boarding at Brisbane Grammar School (BGS) gives boys from outside Brisbane the opportunity to experience Queensland’s leading boys’ school. Brisbane Grammar School is an independent, non-denominational school with 1700 students. Founded in 1868, it was Brisbane’s first secondary boys’ school. In 2018, its Year 12 graduates received top marks, with the highest percentage of OP 1-5 results in Queensland. The BGS boarding experience reflects the school’s values of endeavour, learning, respect, leadership and community. Harlin House provides a small, personal boarding program, where every boy is known as an individual and is catered for. Harlin House staff focus on the holistic wellbeing of boys to help them fulfil their own personal best. Each of the 80 boys who currently call Harlin House home belongs to a House Family, led by a teacher at the school. Belonging to a House Family creates strong bonds between boys from different year levels and the day school. Boarders take part in an academic enrichment program each evening, supervised by academic staff. The boarding program has also developed a wellbeing curriculum, to teach boys the skills they need to live away from home. Boys at Harlin House are also encouraged to take part in the school’s wide ranging cultural and sporting activities. BGS is just one of two GPS schools that competes in every sport on offer. The school has 30 musical ensembles. BGS supports boys to be happy, confident and resilient, both at school and as lifelong learners.

WORLD-CLASS BOARDING Nowhere is the celebrated Somerville House spirit more evident than among its Boarding community. Friendship, a sense of belonging, and the shared commitment to growing, living and learning in a contemporary location in the cultural heart of Brisbane, makes Somerville House a world-class boarding experience. Students from diverse and culturally-rich backgrounds call Somerville House, home. A large percentage of girls come from rural and regional areas that may not offer the educational opportunities and resources Somerville House students enjoy and embrace. Boarding is offered to students in Years 6 to 12 and incorporates purpose-built, modern and secure ammenities. Occupying designated levels in two campus buildings, the Boarding House has air-conditioned facilities including shared leisure and kitchen areas, supervised study rooms and balconies overlooking the city. Somerville House provides a true home away from home; a secure and supportive world of opportunities. Learn more about the boarding opportunities for your child at Somerville House. Book a personalised tour of our campus and world‑class boarding facilities via somerville.qld.edu.au or phone 07 3248 9267.

Discover the opportunities for boarding students at Queensland’s leading boys’ school Brisbane Grammar School Gregory Terrace Brisbane QLD 4000 For more information visit our website

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Stuartholme is Brisbane’s only Catholic girls boarding school and provides a specialist boarding experience in the Sacred Heart tradition. The school takes boarders from Years 7 to 12 and offers full time or weekly boarding options. Home to 160 boarders, Stuartholme is small enough for each student to be personally known, yet large enough to offer an extensive range of opportunities. Stuartholme’s boarding community offers students a rich experience of cultural and social diversity with girls coming from rural and remote areas of Queensland and NSW as well as many corners of the globe including Dubai, China and Papua New Guinea. A culture of welcome, inclusion and kindness is emphasised at Stuartholme and boarders learn the life-long skills of communication and respect. Stuartholme is committed to educating the whole person, and offers girls an extensive co-curricular program including equestrian, rowing, netball, water polo, music and drama as well as social justice and service learning opportunities. To help keep parents connected, the school offers an online learning system where parents can track their daughter’s academic progress in real time. Academic results are uploaded regularly, allowing parents to monitor their daughter’s progress throughout the year, not just when reports are issued. Boarding families also keep abreast of their daughter’s activities in the House through a weekly newsletter and updates on a private Facebook page.

St Joseph’s Nudgee College St Joseph’s Nudgee College Boarding is often described as a home away from home. From the bonds of brotherhood that form amongst the boys, to the nurture and guidance provided by house mums and supervisors, it is a home where each boy is supported in all aspects of their daily life. Dean of Boarding Christian Oneto says the boys’ emotional and physical health and wellbeing is of the utmost importance to the college. “Our on-campus Health Centre provides 24/7 care to students, ensuring that at any time, day or night, they can receive the care they need,” he says. “The kitchen is staffed with chefs who prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals. “Every member of the boarding team is dedicated to building a strong rapport with the boys in their care, so they can support them during hard times, and celebrate with them during moments of success.” Principal Peter Fullagar says one of the most outstanding facilities the college has to offer – and one of their proudest achievements – is the Bathersby Boarding Village, which was completed in 2015. The village features spacious individual rooms, shared common areas for study and recreation and a large communal courtyard with eco-friendly design. “Our focus in Nudgee College Boarding is to help boys to find and develop their strengths,” Mr Fullagar says “We do this by creating a safe, supportive environment where boys have multiple resources and opportunities to cater for their interests. “Ultimately at the end of their Nudgee College journey we hope that we have moulded an independent, empathetic, culturally aware young man who is able to fulfil his potential.”

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Queensland School Profiles Directory • A.B. Paterson College

10 A.B. Paterson Dve, Arundel QLD 4214 T: +61 7 5594 7947 / F: +61 7 5594 7650 www.abpat.qld.edu.au abpat@abpat.qld.edu.au

• All Hallows School

547 Ann St, Brisbane QLD 4000 T: +61 7 3831 3100 / F: +61 7 3832 6140 www.ahs.qld.edu.au admin@allhallows.qld.edu.au

• All Saints Anglican School

Highfield Dve, Merrimac QLD 4226 T: +61 7 5530 2855 / F: +61 7 5530 3314 www.asas.qld.edu.au enquiries@asas.qld.edu.au

• Ambrose Treacy College

Twigg St, Indooroopilly QLD 4068 T: +61 7 3878 0500 / F: +61 7 3878 0501 www.atc.qld.edu.au

• Ananda Marga River School

251 Bridge Creek Rd, Maleny QLD 4552 T: +61 7 5494 3559 / F: +61 7 5494 3577 www.amriverschool.org

• Anglican Church Grammar Sch 44,78 Oaklands Pde, East Brisbane QLD 4169 T: +61 7 3896 2200 / F: +61 7 3891 5976 www.churchie.com.au admissions@churchie.com.au

• Annandale Christian School

Yolanda Dve, Annandale QLD 4814 T: +61 7 4725 2082 / F: +61 7 4725 4178 www.acc.qld.edu.au enquiries@acc.qld.edu.au

• Assumption College

6 Locke St, Warwick QLD 4370 T: +61 7 4660 4000 / F: +61 7 4660 4099 www.acwarwick.catholic.edu.au acwarwick@twb.catholic.edu.au

• Bethania Lutheran School

66 Glastonbury Dve, Bethania QLD 4205 T: +61 7 3200 5363 / F: +61 7 3299 6639 www.bethania.qld.edu.au bethania@bethania.qld.edu.au

• Blackall Range Independent School Mapleton Rd, Kureelpa QLD 4560 T: +61 7 5441 5227 / F: +61 7 5476 4301 www.brischool.com.au office@brischool.com.au

• Blackheath and Thornburgh College

PO Box 339, Charters Towers QLD 4820 T: +61 7 4787 5100 / F: +61 7 4787 4097 www.btc.qld.edu.au principal@btc.qld.edu.au

• Brigidine College

53 Ward St, Indooroopilly QLD 4068 T: +61 7 3870 7225 / F: +61 7 3371 8936 www.brigidine.qld.edu.au office@brigidine.qld.edu.au

• Brisbane Boys’ College 32,58,79 Kensington Tce, Toowong QLD 4066 T: +61 7 3309 3500 / F: +61 7 3309 3671 www.bbc.qld.edu.au admissions@bbc.qld.edu.au

• Brisbane Christian College

109 Golda Ave, Salisbury QLD 4107 T: +61 7 3719 3111 / F: +61 7 3274 1071 www.brisbanechristiancollege.com.au office@brisbanechristiancollege.com.au

• Brisbane Girls Grammar School 5,30,46 Gregory Tce, Brisbane QLD 4000 T: +61 7 3332 1300 / F: +61 7 3832 6097 www.bggs.qld.edu.au admin@bggs.qld.edu.au

• Brisbane Grammar School 26,54,82 Gregory Tce, Brisbane QLD 4000 T: +61 7 3834 5200 / F: +61 7 3834 5202 www.brisbanegrammar.com enrolments@brisbanegrammar.com

• Burdekin Catholic High School

45 Gibson St, Ayr QLD 4807 T: +61 7 4783 2366 / F: +61 7 4783 1579 www.bchs.tsv.catholic.edu.au bchs@tsv.catholic.edu.au

• Burdekin Christian College

2-12 Melbourne St, Ayr QLD 4807 T: +61 7 4783 5552 / F: +61 7 4783 5926 www.burdekinchristiancollege.com.au allanm@burdekinchristiancollege.com.au

• Caloundra Christian College

7 Gregson Pl, Caloundra QLD 4551 T: +61 7 5436 6777 / F: +61 7 5491 5103 www.calcc.qld.edu.au general@calcc.qld.edu.au

• Calvary Christian College

569 Bayswater Rd, Mount Louisa QLD 4814 T: +61 7 4722 9201 / F: +61 7 4722 9208 www.calvary.qld.edu.au school@calvaryaog.org.au

• Calvary Christian College

559 Beenleigh Redland Bay Rd, Carbrook QLD 4130 T: +61 7 3287 6222 / F: +61 7 3287 6030 www.calvarycc.qld.edu.au info@calvarycc.qld.edu.au 161 Dennis Rd, Springwood QLD 4127 T: +61 7 3808 8368 / F: +61 7 3808 9907 www.calvarycc.qld.edu.au info@calvarycc.qld.edu.au

• Cannon Hill Anglican College

Cnr Junction & Krupp Rds, Cannon Hill QLD 4170 T: +61 7 3896 0444 / F: +61 7 3896 0448 www.chac.qld.edu.au registrar@chac.qld.edu.au

• Canterbury College 2,10,24,64

Old Logan Village Rd, Waterford QLD 4133 T: +61 7 3299 0888 / F: +61 7 3805 2132 www.canterbury.qld.edu.au enrolments@canterbury.qld.edu.au

• Carlise Christian College

Holts Rd, Mackay QLD 4740 T: +61 7 4942 7455 / F: +61 7 4942 5095 www.carlisle.adventist.edu.au

• Carmel College

20 Ziegenfusz Rd, Thornlands QLD 4164 T: +61 7 3488 7777 / F: +61 7 3206 0474 www.carmelcollege.qld.edu.au

• Chanel College

11 Paterson St, Gladstone QLD 4680 T: +61 7 4973 4700 / F: +61 7 4973 4799 www.ccgrok.catholic.edu.au the.secretary@chanelcollege.qld.edu.au

• Chisholm Catholic College

204 California Creek Rd, Cornubia QLD 4130 T: +61 7 3209 +61 700 / F: +61 7 3287 6291 www.chisholm.qld.edu.au scornubia@bne.catholic.edu.au

• Christian Outreach College Toowoomba 505 Hume St, Toowoomba QLD 4350 T: +61 7 4617 6555 / F: +61 7 4617 6557 www.coct.qld.edu.au enquiries@coct.qld.edu.au

• Citipointe Christian College

322 Wecker Rd, Mansfield QLD 4122 T: +61 7 3347 5899 / F: +61 7 3347 5900 www.brisbane.coc.edu.au mail@brisbane.coc.edu.au

• Clairvaux Mackillop College

Klumpp Rd, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122 T: +61 7 3347 9200 / F: +61 7 3347 9211 www.cvxmck.edu.au

• Clayfield College 70,80,88

23 Gregory St, Clayfield QLD 4011 T: +61 7 3262 0262 / F: +61 7 3262 0225 www.clayfield.qld.edu.au enrol@clayfield.qld.edu.au

• Columba Catholic College - Mt Carmel Campus

6-8 Hackett Tce, Charters Towers QLD 4820 T: +61 7 4787 1744 / F: +61 7 4787 4986 www.columba.catholic.edu.au office@columba.catholic.edu.au

• Columba Catholic College - St Mary’s Campus

59-69 Mary St, Charters Towers QLD 4820 T: +61 7 4787 1744 / F: +61 7 4787 4986 www.columba.catholic.edu.au office@columba.catholic.edu.au

• Coomera Anglican College

8 Days Rd, Coomera QLD 4209 T: +61 7 5585 9900 www.cac.qld.edu.au

• Concordia Lutheran College - Redlands Campus (Middle & Senior College)

154 Stephen St, Toowoomba QLD 4350 T: +61 7 4688 2700 / F: +61 7 4688 2799 www.concordia.qld.edu.au enquiries@concordia.qld.edu.au

• Concordia Lutheran College - Concordia Primary Campus

67 Warwick St, Toowoomba QLD 4350 T: +61 7 4635 4733 / F: +61 7 4635 3877 www.concordia.qld.edu.au admincpc@concordia.qld.edu.au

• Concordia Lutheran College - Martin Luther Primary Campus

402 Hume St, Toowoomba QLD 4350 T: +61 7 4635 5544 / F: +61 7 4635 0499 www.concordia.qld.edu.au adminmlpc@concordia.qld.edu.au

• Cooloola Christian College

1 College Rd, Southside Gympie QLD 4570 T: +61 7 5482 1222 / F: +61 7 5483 6299 www.cccgympie.qld.edu.au admin@cccgympie.qld.edu.au

• Downlands College

72 Ruthven St, Toowoomba QLD 4350 T: +61 7 4690 9500 / F: +61 7 4690 9610 www.downlands.qld.edu.au enquiries@downlands.qld.edu.au

• Emmanuel College

Birmingham Rd, Carrara QLD 4211 T: +61 7 5561 4000 / F: +61 7 5561 4011 www.emmanuel.qld.edu.au administration@emmanuel.qld.edu.au

• Emmaus College

185 Main St, North Rockhampton QLD 4071 T: +61 7 4923 5700 / F: +61 7 4923 5716 www.emmaus.qld.edu.au office@emmaus.qld.edu.au

• Fairholme College

40 Wirra Wirra St, Toowoomba QLD 4350 T: +61 7 4688 4688 / F: +61 7 4688 4694 www.fairholme.qld.edu.au enrol@fairholme.qld.edu.au

• Faith Lutheran College

5 Faith Ave, Plainland QLD 4341 T: +61 7 5466 9900 / F: +61 7 5466 9911 www.faithlc.qld.edu.au faith@faithlc.qld.edu.au

• Fraser Coast Anglican College

Doolong South Rd, Wondunna, Hervey Bay QLD 4655 T: +61 7 4124 5411 / F: +61 7 4124 5833 www.fcac.qld.edu.au admin@fcac.qld.edu.au

• Freshwater Christian College

369-401 Brinsmead Rd, Brinsmead QLD 4870 T: +61 7 4055 1337 / F: +61 7 4055 1930 www.freshwatercc.qld.edu.au general@freshwatercc.qld.edu.au

• Genesis Christian College

12-16 Youngs Crossing Rd, Bray Park QLD 4500 T: +61 7 3882 9000 / F: +61 7 3882 1581 www.genesis.qld.edu.au enrolments@genesis.qld.edu.au

• Gilroy Santa Maria College

17 Chamberlain St, Ingham QLD 4850 T: +61 7 4776 2888 / F: +61 7 4776 3758 www.gilroysm.catholic.edu.au admin@gilroysm.catholic.edu.au

• Glenleighden School

33 Cubberla St, Fig Tree Pocket QLD 4069 T: +61 7 3378 8625 / F: +61 7 3378 8873 www.glenleighden.org.au info@childassoc.org.au

• Good Counsel College

PO Box 839, Innisfail QLD 4860 T: +61 7 4061 1366 / F: +61 7 4061 4659 www.gcc.qld.edu.au gcounsel@gcc.qld.edu.au

• Good Shepherd Catholic College

Mary St, Mount Isa QLD 4825 T: +61 7 4743 2509 / F: +61 7 4743 5013 www.goodshepherd.catholic.edu.au gsccmi@tsv.catholic.edu.au

• Good Shepherd College

115 Eumundi Rd, Noosaville QLD 4566 T: +61 7 5455 8600 / F: +61 7 5449 8086 www.gslc.qld.edu.au gslc@gslc.qld.edu.au

• Good Shepherd Community School 65 Allambie La, Rasmussen QLD 4815 T: +61 7 4774 0477 / F: +61 7 4774 0023 www.gstsv.catholic.edu.au rsmssn@tsv.catholic.edu.au

• Grace Lutheran College 72 - Caboolture Campus

129 Toohey St, Caboolture QLD 4510 T: +61 7 5495 2444 / F: +61 7 5495 1779 www.glc.qld.edu.au enquiries_cc@glc.qld.edu.au

• Grace Lutheran College - Rothwell Campus

Anzac Ave, Rothwell QLD 4022 T: +61 7 3203 0066 / F: +61 7 3897 2188 www.glc.qld.edu.au grace@glc.qld.edu.au

• Groves Christian College

10 Velorum Dve, Kingston QLD 4114 T: +61 7 3827 6500 / F: +61 7 3808 3027 www.groves.qld.edu.au groves@groves.qld.edu.au

• Harmony Montessori School

103 Sippy Downs Dve, Buderim QLD 4556 T: +61 7 5445 2249 / F: +61 7 5445 3937 www.harmonymontessori.com.au

• Heights College

Carlton St, Rockhampton QLD 4701 T: +61 7 4936 1+61 76 / F: +61 7 4936 3952 www.heights.qld.edu.au admin@heights.qld.edu.au

• Hillbrook Anglican School

45 Hurdcotte St, Enoggera QLD 4051 T: +61 7 3354 3422 / F: +61 7 3354 1057 www.hillbrook.qld.edu.au enrolment@hillbrook.qld.edu.au

• Hillcrest Christian College

21 Bridgman Dve, Reedy Creek QLD 4227 T: +61 7 5593 4226 / F: +61 7 5593 4227 www.hillcrest.qld.edu.au office@hillcrest.qld.edu.au

• Holy Rosary School

Roblane St, Windsor QLD 4030 T: +61 7 3857 4803 / F: +61 7 3857 5039 www.hrwindsor.qld.edu.au pwindsor@bne.catholic.edu.au

• Holy Spirit College

Baxter Dve, Mount Pleasant QLD 4740 T: +61 7 4969 2600 / F: +61 7 4942 1154 www.hsc.qld.edu.au admin@hsc.qld.edu.au

• Holy Spirit School

Hatchett St, Cranbrook QLD 4814 T: +61 7 4779 4255 / F: +61 7 4779 7580 www.hsstsv.catholic.edu.au crnbrk@tsv.catholic.edu.au

• Ignatius Park College

368 Ross River Rd, Townsville QLD 4814 T: +61 7 4796 0222 / F: +61 7 4796 0200 www.ipc.qld.edu.au info@ipc.qld.edu.au

Directory Listings • Immanuel Lutheran College 74

• Matthew Flinders Anglican College

• Our Ladys College

• Sinai College

• Iona College

• Moreton Bay Boys’ College 28,42

• Pacific Lutheran College

• Somerset College

• Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School

• Moreton Bay College 28,42

• Padua College

• Somerville House 54,82

• Mount Alvernia College

• Peace Lutheran College

• Southern Cross Catholic College 38,74

• Mt Maria College Petrie

• Redeemer Lutheran College

• St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School

• Mt Maria Senior College

• Redlands College

• St Andrews Lutheran College

126-142 Wises Rd, Buderim QLD 4556 T: +61 7 5477 3441 / F: +61 7 5477 3477 www.immanuel.qld.edu.au dabineti@immanuel.qld.edu.au 85 North Rd, Wynnum West QLD 4178 T: +61 7 3893 8888 / F: +61 7 3893 8800 www.iona.qld.edu.au admin@iona.qld.edu.au

Cnr Queen Victoria Pde & Chermside Rd, East Ipswich QLD 4305 T: +61 7 3454 4447 / F: +61 7 3454 4480 www.girlsgrammar.com.au enrolment@iggs.qld.edu.au

• Ipswich Grammar School

Darling St, Ipswich QLD 4305 T: +61 7 3813 9600 / F: +61 7 3280 1311 www.ipswichgrammar.com info@ipswichgrammar.com

• Islamic College of Brisbane

45 Acacia Rd, Karawatha QLD 4117 T: +61 7 3841 3645 / F: +61 7 3841 4320 www.icb.qld.edu.au isbl@bigpond.net.au

• John Paul College

John Paul Dve, Daisy Hill QLD 4127 T: +61 7 3826 3333 / F: +61 7 3808 1028 www.johnpaulcollege.com.au registrar@jpc.qld.edu.au

• King’s Christian College

68 Gemvale Rd, Reedy Creek QLD 4227 198 Pimpama-Jacobs Well Rd, Pimpama Qld 4209 T: +61 7 5587 7600 / F: +61 7 5587 7605 www.kingscollege.qld.edu.au admin@kingscollege.qld.edu.au

• Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar Sch 66 P-4: 36 Sunshine Ave, Tweed Heads South 5-12: 86 Mahers La, Terranora NSW 2486 T: +61 7 5590 5099 / F: +61 7 5590 4962 www.lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au enrolments@lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au

• Loreto College 38,48

415 Cavendish Rd, Coorparoo QLD 4151 T: +61 7 3394 9999 / F: +61 7 3847 1254 www.loreto.qld.edu.au email@loreto.qld.edu.au

• Lourdes Hill College

86 Hawthorne Rd, Hawthorne QLD 4171 T: +61 7 3399 8888 / F: +61 7 3899 1007 www.lhc.qld.edu.au admin@lhc.qld.edu.au

• Mackay Christian College

9 Quarry St, North Mackay QLD 4740 T: +61 7 4963 1100 / F: +61 7 4942 4085 www.mccmky.qld.edu.au mcc@mccmky.qld.edu.au

• Marist College

Jeppesen Dve, Emerald QLD 4720 T: +61 7 4982 3400 / F: +61 7 4982 3033 ww.maristcollegeemerald.com.au office@mcerok.catholic.edu.au

• Marist College

Frasers Rd, Ashgrove QLD 4060 T: +61 7 3858 4555 / F: +61 7 3858 4502 www.marash.qld.edu.au marist@marash.qld.edu.au

• Mary MacKillop College

23 Donkin St, Nundah QLD 4012 T: +61 7 326 62100 / F: +61 7 3266 2569 www.mmc.qld.edu.au

• Marymount College

261-285 Burleigh Connection Rd, Burleigh Waters QLD 4220 T: +61 7 5586 1000 / F: +61 7 5576 2511 www.marymount.qld.edu.au info@marymount.qld.edu.au

Stringybark Rd, Buderim QLD 4556 T: +61 7 5477 3200 / F: +61 7 5445 1703 www.mfac.edu.au flinders@mfac.edu.au

302 Manly Rd, Manly West QLD 4179 T: +61 7 3906 9444 / F: +61 7 3906 9400 www.mbbc.qld.edu.au registrar@mbbc.qld.edu.au

450 Wondall Rd, Manly West QLD 4179 T: +61 7 3390 8555 / F: +61 7 3390 8919 www.mbc.qld.edu.au registrar@mbc.qld.edu.au 82 Cremorne Rd, Kedron QLD 4031 T: +61 7 3357 6000 www.mta.qld.edu.au mta@mta.qld.edu.au Armstrong St, Petrie QLD 4502 T: +61 7 3285 5500 / F: +61 7 3285 5091 www.mmcp.qld.edu.au spetrie@bne.catholic.edu.au 67-69 Osborne Rd, Mitchelton QLD 4053 T: +61 7 3550 3400 / F: +61 7 3355 1898 www.mtmaria.com.au

• Mt St Bernard College

15 Broadway, Herberton QLD 4887 T: +61 7 3454 4401 / F: +61 7 4096 2509 www.msb.qld.edu.au office@msb.qld.edu.au

• Mt St Michaels College

67 Elimatta Dve, Ashgrove QLD 4060 T: +61 7 3858 4222 / F: +61 7 3858 4299 www.msm.qld.edu.au admin@msm.qld.edu.au

• Nambour Christian College

2 McKenzie Rd, Woombye QLD 4559 T: +61 7 5451 3333 / F: +61 7 5335 1624 www.ncc.qld.edu.au info@ncc.qld.edu.au

• Northpine Christian College

29 Hughes Rd, East Dakabin QLD 4503 T: +61 7 3204 6511 / F: +61 7 3886 1405 www.northpine.qld.edu.au office@northpine.qld.edu.au

• Northside Christian College

151 Flockton St, Everton Park QLD 4053 T: +61 7 3353 1266 / F: +61 7 3353 4628 www.northside.qld.edu.au enrolments@northside.qld.edu.au

• Ormiston College

Dundas St, West Ormiston QLD 4160 T: +61 7 3821 8999 / F: +61 7 3821 1311 www.ormistoncollege.com.au

• Our Lady Help of Christians School

23 Bowman St, Hendra QLD 4011 T: +61 7 3268 3+61 70 / F: +61 7 3216 4962 www.olhchendra.qld.edu.au phendra@bne.catholic.edu.au

• Our Lady of Good Counsel School 20 Maitland St, Gatton QLD 4343 T: +61 7 5462 2675 / F: +61 7 5462 4595 www.olgcgatton.qld.edu.au pgatton@bne.catholic.edu.au

• Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Norfolk St, Coorparoo QLD 4151 T: +61 7 3397 7125 / F: +61 7 3847 2792 www.mtcarmelcoorparoo.qld.edu.au pcoorparoomtc@bne.catholic.edu.au

• Our Lady of the Assumption School 9 Hurdcotte St, Enoggera QLD 4051 T: +61 7 3355 2388 / F: +61 7 3354 2273 www.olaenoggera.qld.edu.au penoggera@bne.catholic.edu.au

• Our Lady of the Rosary School

1 Kenmore Rd, Kenmore QLD 4069 T: +61 7 3378 2412 / F: +61 7 3878 3160 www.olrkenmore.qld.edu.au pkenmore@bne.catholic.edu.au

15 Chester Rd, Annerley QLD 4103 T: +61 7 3848 7462 / F: +61 7 3848 8059 www.ourladyscollege.qld.edu.au sannerley@bne.catholic.edu.au Woodlands Blvd, Meridan Plains QLD 4551 T: +61 7 5436 7300 www.pacificlutheran.qld.edu.au admin@pacluth.qld.edu.au 80 Turner Rd, Kedron QLD 4031 T: +61 7 3857 9999 / F: +61 7 3857 9988 www.padua.qld.edu.au admin@padua.qld.edu.au Cowley St, Kamerunga, Cairns QLD 4870 T: +61 7 4039 9000/ F: +61 7 4039 1623 www.plc.qld.edu.au admin@plc.qld.edu.au 745 Rochedale Rd, Rochedale QLD 4123 T: +61 7 3340 8888 / F: +61 7 3340 8800 www.redeemer.com.au mail@redeemer.com.au 38 Anson Rd, Wellington Point QLD 4160 T: +61 7 3286 0222 / F: +61 7 32+61 7 3799 www.redlands.qld.edu.au mail@redlands.qld.edu.au

• Rivermount College

Rivermount Dve, Yatala QLD 4207 T: +61 7 3287 0000 / F: +61 7 3807 4670 www.rivermount.net info@rivermount.net

• Riverside Christian College

23 Royle St, Maryborough West QLD 4650 T: +61 7 4123 1031 / F: +61 7 4779 5995 www.riverside.qld.edu.au college@riverside.qld.edu.au

• Rockhampton Girls Grammar School

Cnr Denham & Agnes St, Rockhampton QLD 4700 T: +61 7 4930 0900 / F: +61 7 4922 4809 www.rggs.qld.edu.au principal@rggs.qld.edu.au

• Ryan Catholic College

59 Canterbury Rd, Kirwan QLD 4817 T: +61 7 4773 0100 / F: +61 7 4773 3703 www.ryancatholiccollege.qld.edu.au office@ryan.catholic.edu.au

• Saint Mary’s Catholic College

10 Kent St, Kingaroy QLD 4610 T: +61 7 4162 2011 / F: +61 7 4162 1581 www.sbcc.qld.edu.au pskingaroy@bne.catholic.edu.au

• Saint Stephen’s College 1,12,62

Reserve Rd, Coomera, Gold Coast QLD 4209 T: +61 7 5573 8600 / F: +61 7 5573 8688 www.saintstephenscollege.net.au enrolments@ssc.qld.edu.au

• Samford Valley Steiner School

Narrawa Dve, Wights Mountain QLD 4520 T: +61 7 3430 9600 / F: +61 7 3430 9630 www.samfordsteiner.qld.edu.au info@samfordsteiner.qld.edu.au

• San Sisto College

97 Mayfield Rd, Carina QLD 4152 T: +61 7 3900 9800 / F: +61 7 3843 1921 www.sansisto.qld.edu.au scarina@bne.catholic.edu.au

• Sheldon College 3,22,50,65

Taylor Rd, Sheldon QLD 4157 T: +61 7 3206 5555 / F: +61 7 3206 5588 www.sheldoncollege.com enquiries@sheldoncollege.com

• Siena Catholic College

60 Sippy Downs Dve, Sippy Downs QLD 4556 T: +61 7 5476 6100 / F: +61 7 5476 7022 www.siena.qld.edu.au ssippydowns@bne.catholic.edu.au

PO Box 180, Mansfield QLD 4122 T: +61 7 3349 9088 / F: +61 7 3349 9043 www.sinaicollege.qld.edu.au admin@sinaicollege.qld.edu.au Somerset Dve, Mudgeeraba QLD 4213 T: +61 7 5530 4100 / F: +61 7 5530 3208 www.somerset.qld.edu.au mail@somerset.qld.edu.au 17 Graham St, South Brisbane QLD 4101 T: +61 7 3248 9200 / F: +61 7 3846 5553 www.somerville.qld.edu.au enrolments@somerville.qld.edu.au 307 Scarborough Rd, Scarborough QLD 4020 T: +61 7 3480 3600 / F: +61 7 3480 3666 www.sccc.qld.edu.au psscarborough@bne.catholic.edu.au 11 Ruthven St, Corinda QLD 4075 T: +61 7 3373 5999 / F: +61 7 3379 9432 www.staidans.qld.edu.au reception@staidans.qld.edu.au 175 Tallebudgera Creek Rd, Tallebudgera QLD 4228 T: +61 7 5534 8522 / F: +61 7 5534 8459 www.standrewslutheran.qld.edu.au office@standrewslutheran.qld.edu.au

• St Anthony’s School

121 Somerset Rd, Kedron QLD 4031 T: +61 7 3357 6185 / F: +61 7 3357 9963 www.stanthonyskedron.qld.edu.au pkedron@bne.catholic.edu.au

• St Anthony’s Catholic College - Padua Campus

Veales Rd, Deeragun QLD 4818 T: +61 7 4751 7200 / F: +61 7 4751 7299 www.sacc.catholic.edu.au office@sacc.catholic.edu.au

• St Augustine’s College

251 Draper St, Cairns QLD 4870 T: +61 7 4051 5555 / F: +61 7 4031 5465 www.sac.qld.edu.au webadmin@sac.qld.edu.au

• St Benedict’s College

21 St Benedicts Cl, Mango Hill QLD 4509 T: +61 7 3285 8888 / F: +61 7 3385 8855 www.stbenedictscollege.qld.edu.au smangohill@bne.catholic.edu.au

• St Bernard’s Catholic School

1823 Logan Rd, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122 T: +61 7 3849 4800 / F: +61 7 3349 1436 www.stbernards.qld.edu.au pupmtgravatt@bne.catholic.edu.au

• St Columban’s College

100 McKean St, Caboolture QLD 4510 T: +61 7 5495 3111 / F: +61 7 5495 3211 www.stc.qld.edu.au

• St Edmund’s College

16 Mary St, Woodend, Ipswich QLD 4305 T: +61 7 3810 4400 / F: +61 7 3812 2701 www.sec.qld.edu.au secmail@sec.qld.edu.au

• St Eugene School

Springfield Dve, Burpengary QLD 4505 T: +61 7 3491 4600 / F: +61 7 3888 5151 www.steugene.qld.edu.au pburpengary@bne.catholic.edu.au

• St Francis College

64 Julie St, Crestmead QLD 4132 T: +61 7 3489 4800 / F: +61 7 3803 4507 www.sfcc.qld.edu.au pscrestmead@bne.catholic.edu.au

• St Francis College

64 Julie St, Crestmead QLD 4132 T: +61 7 3489 4800 / F: +61 7 3803 4507 www.sfcc.qld.edu.au pscrestmead@bne.catholic.edu.au

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Queensland School Profiles Directory • St Hilda’s School

52 High St, Southport QLD 4215 T: +61 7 5577 7232 / F: +61 7 5591 5352 www.sthildas.qld.edu.au enrolments@sthildas.qld.edu.au

• St James College

201 Boundary St, Brisbane QLD 4000 T: +61 7 3230 8600 / F: +61 7 3839 3058 www.stjamescollege.qld.edu.au school@stjamescollege.qld.edu.au

• St John Fisher College

John Fisher Dve, Bracken Ridge QLD 4017 T: +61 7 3269 8188 / F: +61 7 3869 0216 www.sjfc.qld.edu.au sjfc@bne.catholic.edu.au

• St John’s College - Nambour

Perwillowen Rd, Nambour QLD 4560 T: +61 7 441 5666 / F: +61 7 5441 7399 www.stjohns.qld.edu.au

• St Joseph’s College 38,55

Gregory Tce, Brisbane QLD 4000 T: +61 7 3214 5200 / F: +61 7 3832 5427 www.terrace.qld.edu.au

• St Joseph’s Nudgee College 27,38,73,83

2199 Sandgate Rd, Boondall QLD 4034 T: +61 7 3865 0555 / F: +61 7 3865 0500 www.nudgee.com contact@nudgee.com

• St Joseph’s School

PO Box 77, Millmerran QLD 4357 T: +61 7 4695 1349 / F: +61 7 4695 1680 www.millmerran.catholic.edu.au millmerran@twb.catholic.edu.au

• St Joseph’s School

4 Canberra St, Mackay North QLD 4740 T: +61 7 4957 3355 / F: +61 7 4957 4540 www.sjnmrok.catholic.edu.au sjnm@rok.catholic.edu.au

• St Joseph’s Park Avenue

Main St, Park Avenue, QLD 4701 T: +61 7 4922 1906 / F: +61 7 4927 7571 www.sjparok.catholic.edu.au sjpa@rok.catholic.edu.au

• St Laurence’s College 20,38,52

82 Stephens Rd, South Brisbane QLD 4101 T: +61 7 3010 1111 / F: +61 7 3010 1188 www.slc.qld.edu.au slc@slc.qld.edu.au

• St Luke’s Anglican School

4 Mezger St, Bundaberg QLD 4670 T: +61 7 4132 7555 / F: +61 7 4132 7556 www.stlukes.qld.edu.au stlukes@stlukes.qld.edu.au

• St Margaret Mary’s College

1-9 Crowle St, Hyde Park QLD 4812 T: +61 7 4726 4900 / F: +61 7 4726 4989 www.smmc.catholic.edu.au/ smmc@smmc.catholic.edu.au

• St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School 11 Petrie St, Ascot QLD 4007 T: +61 7 3862 0777 / F: +61 7 3862 0701 www.stmargarets.qld.edu.au registrar@stmargarets.qld.edu.au

• St Mary’s College Ipswich

Mary St, Woodend QLD 4305 T: +61 7 3432 5444 / F: +61 7 3432 5432 www.stmarys.qld.edu.au admincentre@stmarys.qld.edu.au

• St Mary’s College Maryborough

51 Lennox St, Maryborough QLD 4650 T: +61 7 4121 2650 / F: +61 7 4123 1331 www.smcm.qld.edu.au smaryborough@bne.catholic.edu.au

• St Mary’s Catholic College

53 Anderson Rd, Woree QLD 4868 T: +61 7 4054 6144 / F: +61 7 4054 6617 www.smcc.qld.edu.au office@smcc.qld.edu.au

• St Mary’s School

39 Poole St, Bowen QLD 4805 T: +61 7 4786 1203 / F: +61 7 4786 2314 www.smbtsv.catholic.edu.au bwn@tsv.catholic.edu.au

• St Mary’s College Toowoomba

286 Margaret St, Toowoomba West QLD 4350 T: +61 7 4631 7333 / F: +61 7 4631 7399 www.stmaryscollege.com

• St Michael’s College

Jondique Ave, Merrimac QLD 4426 T: +61 7 5530 2722 / F: +61 7 5530 4294 www.stmichaels.qld.edu.au scarrara@bne.catholic.edu.au

• St Monica’s College

177 Abbott St, Cairns QLD 4870 T: +61 7 4042 4800 / F: +61 7 4031 5087 www.stmonicas.qld.edu.au office@stmonicas.qld.edu.au

• St Monica’s School

75 Lorrimer St, Oakey QLD 4401 T: +61 7 4691 1067 / F: +61 7 4691 1416 www.twb.catholic.edu.au/oakey oakey@twb.catholic.edu.au

• St Patrick’s College

2-12 Church St, Gympie QLD 4570 T: +61 7 5482 3816 / F: +61 7 5482 7972 www.spcgympie.qld.edu.au sgympie@bne.catholic.edu.au

• St Patrick’s College

60 Park Pde, Shorncliffe QLD 4017 T: +61 7 3631 9000 / F: +61 7 3631 9001 www.stpatricks.qld.edu.au office@stpatricks.qld.edu.au

• St Patrick’s College Mackay

2 Gregory St, Mackay QLD 4740 T: +61 7 4944 7200 / F: +61 7 4944 7299 www.stpats.qld.edu.au enquiries@stpats.qld.edu.au

• Saint Patrick’s College Townsville

45 The Strand, Townsville QLD 4810 T: +61 7 4772 2700 / F: +61 7 4721 5988 www.stpatscollege.qld.edu.au office@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au

• St Patrick’s Primary School

41 Yamala St, Emerald QLD 4720 T: +61 7 4982 2485 / F: +61 7 4982 4229 www.stpatricksemerald.com.au helen_sweeney@rok.catholic.edu.au

• St Paul’s School

34 Strathpine Rd, Bald Hills QLD 4036 T: +61 7 3261 1388 / F: +61 7 3261 4521 www.stpauls.qld.edu.au registrar@stpauls.qld.edu.au

• Saints Peter & Paul’s School

33 Alexandra St, Bulimba QLD 4171 T: +61 7 3399 1281 / F: +61 7 3395 6651 www.stspp.qld.edu.au pbulimba@bne.catholic.edu.au

• St Peter Claver College

10 Old Ipswich Rd, Riverview QLD 4303 T: +61 7 3810 5900 / F: +61 7 3282 3190 www.spcc.qld.edu.au riverview@bne.catholic.edu.au

• St Peter’s School

955 Rochedale Rd, Rochedale QLD 4123 T: +61 7 3341 4800 / F: +61 7 3341 1809 www.stpetersrochedale.qld.edu.au prochedale@bne.catholic.edu.au

• St Peters Lutheran College

66 Harts Rd, Indooroopilly QLD 4068 T: +61 7 3377 6222 / F: +61 7 3371 9743 www.stpeters.qld.edu.au enrolments@stpeters.qld.edu.au

• St Peters Lutheran College Springfield Wellness Way, Springfield Central QLD 4300 T: +61 7 3470 3888 / F: +61 7 3470 3800 stpeters.qld.edu.au springfield@stpeters.qld.edu.au

• St Peter’s Catholic School

15 Anderssen St, Halifax QLD 4850 T: +61 7 4777 7431 / F: +61 7 4777 7631 www.sptsv.catholic.edu.au halfx@tsv.catholic.edu.au

• St Rita’s College

41 Enderley Rd, Clayfield QLD 4011 T: +61 7 3862 1615 / F: +61 7 3262 5039 www.stritas.qld.edu.au principal@stritas.qld.edu.au

• St Teresa’s Catholic College

Sea-Eagle Dve, Noosaville QLD 4566 T: +61 7 5474 0022 / F: +61 7 5474 0266 www.stteresa.qld.edu.au snoosaville@bne.catholic.edu.au

• St Teresa’s College Abergowrie

3819 Abergowrie Rd, Ingham QLD 4850 T: +61 7 4780 8300 / F: +61 7 4777 4721 www.abergowrie.catholic.edu.au administration@abergowrie.catholic.edu.au

• St Thomas More College

Cnr Troughton Rd & Turton St, Sunnybank QLD 4109 T: +61 7 3323 4600 / F: +61 7 3344 3598 www.stmc.qld.edu.au admin@stmc.qld.edu.au

• St Ursula’s College

38 Taylor St, Toowoomba QLD 4350 T: +61 7 4632 7611 / F: +61 7 4638 5634 www.st-ursula.qld.edu.au admin@st-ursula.qld.edu.au

• Stuartholme School 39,59,83

365 Birdwood Tce, Toowong QLD 4066 T: +61 7 3369 5466 / F: +61 7 3369 4028 www.stuartholme.com admin@stuartholme.com

• Suncoast Christian College

Cnr Schubert & Kiel Mtn Rds Woombye QLD 4560 T: +61 7 5451 3600 / F: +61 7 5442 2212 www.suncoastcc.qld.edu.au info@suncoastcc.qld.edu.au

• Sunshine Coast Grammar School

372 Mons Rd, Forest Glen QLD 4556 T: +61 7 5445 4444 / F: +61 7 5445 4345 www.scgs.qld.edu.au enquire@scgs.qld.edu.au

• Tamborine Mountain College

80 Beacon Rd, North Tamborine QLD 4272 T: +61 7 5545 3644 / F: +61 7 5545 3644 www.tmc.qld.edu.au principal@tmc.qld.edu.au

• The Cathedral College

189 William St, Rockhampton QLD 4700 T: +61 7 4999 1300 / F: +61 7 4927 8694 www.tccr.com.au enquiries@tccrrok.catholic.edu.au

• The Glennie School

246A Herries St, Toowoomba QLD 4350 T: +61 7 4688 88+61 7 / F: +61 7 4688 8847 www.glennie.qld.edu.au enquiries@glennie.qld.edu.au

• The Lakes College

2 College St, North Lakes QLD 4509 T: +61 7 3491 5555 / F: +61 7 3491 5599 www.thelakescollege.com.au info@thelakescollege.com.au

• The Marian School

Corcoran St, Castletown QLD 4812 T: +61 7 4759 5888 / F: +61 7 4759 5899 www.marian.tsv.catholic.edu.au marian@tsv.catholic.edu.au

• The Rockhampton Grammar School 34,81 Archer St, Rockhampton QLD 4700 T: 1300 GRAMMAR / F: +61 7 4922 1552 www.rgs.qld.edu.au registrar@rgs.qld.edu.au

• The Scots PGC College

60 Oxenham St, Warwick QLD 4370 T: +61 7 4666 9811 / F: +61 7 4666 9812 www.scotspgc.qld.edu.au postbox@scotspgc.qld.edu.au

• The Southport School

Winchester St, Southport QLD 4215 T: +61 7 5531 9911 / F: +61 7 5531 9977 www.tss.qld.edu.au admissions@tss.qld.edu.au

• Toogoolawa School

351 Creek St, Ormeau QLD 4208 T: +61 7 5547 5866 www.toogoolawa.com.au gerrym@toogoolawa.com.au

• Toowoomba Grammar School

24 Margaret St, Toowoomba QLD 4350 T: +61 7 4687 2500 / F: +61 7 4687 2666 www.twgs.qld.edu.au tgs@twgs.qld.edu.au

• Toowoomba Preparatory School

2 Campbell St, Toowoomba QLD 4350 T: +61 7 4639 8111 / F: +61 7 4639 8100 www.tmbaprep.qld.edu.au admin@tmbaprep.qld.edu.au

• Townsville Grammar School

45 Paxton St, North Ward Townsville QLD 4810 T: +61 7 4722 4900 / F: +61 7 4721 5783 www.tgs.qld.edu.au tgs@tgs.qld.edu.au

• Trinity Anglican School

Progress Rd, White Rock QLD 4870 T: +61 7 4057 7000 / F: +61 7 4036 2394 www.tas.qld.edu.au tas@tas.qld.edu.au

• Trinity College

Scott St, Beenleigh QLD 4207 T: +61 7 3442 5222 / F: +61 7 3442 5200 www.trinitycollege.qld.edu.au admin@trinitycollege.qld.edu.au

• Trinity Lutheran College

641 Ashmore Rd, Ashmore QLD 4214 T: +61 7 5556 8200 / F: +61 7 5556 8215 www.tlc.qld.edu.au admissions@tlc.qld.edu.au

• Villanova College

24 Sixth Ave, Coorparoo QLD 4151 T: +61 7 3394 5690 / F: +61 7 3397 0103 www.vnc.qld.edu.au villa@admin.vnc.qld.edu.au

• West Moreton Anglican College

Keswick Rd, Karrabin, Ipswich QLD 4306 T: +61 7 3813 4555 / F: +61 7 3813 4566 www.wmac.com.au enrol@wmac.com.au

• Westside Christian College Grades 1-3

132 Alice St, Goodna QLD 4300 T: +61 7 3437 9001 / F: +61 7 3437 9011 www.wcc.qld.edu.au admin@wcc.qld.edu.au

• Westside Christian College Grades 4-12

65 Stuart St, Goodna QLD 4300 T: +61 7 3437 9000 / F: +61 7 3437 9010 www.wcc.qld.edu.au admin@wcc.qld.edu.au

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