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When choosing a school for your child, there are numerous factors that need to be considered. At WhichSchool?, we understand there is not a one-size-fits-all approach, and we have laid out a multitude of options which aim to assist parents in making this imperative decision.

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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 make the right decision, we also host a website under the name School Compare, which allows parents to compare a school’s attributes that are most important to them.

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Choosing the right school

Planting the seeds of success

Principally Speaking: St Margaret’s College

Engaging parents in children’s learning

Global engagement

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Strong start to secondary school

Teaching for understanding

Celebrating 20 years of education

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Empowering minds

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Choosing the R Choosing the right school to send your child to is about determining what environment they will thrive in based on their individual personality traits, preferences, and needs.

This magazine has been designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to independent and nongovernmental schools in Queensland. By browsing our school directory, hearing from some of the state’s top school leaders, and gaining insight into campus life, we hope that parents and carers can make more informed decisions about their children’s educational pathways.

The independent sector educates around 15 percent of Queensland students, offering a huge variety of learning options and school choice based on values, community and culture. This is why it is important to be organised in advance to ensure the school selection process is as smooth as it can be.

Choosing the right primary and secondary school is vital to a child’s future and selecting the right school is a decision that shouldn’t be rushed. After all, for children, school is as much about learning as it is about being part of the school community, having new experiences, participating in sports, clubs and extracurriculars, and making friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.

To help with this decision-making process, we have compiled a list of important factors to consider when choosing the right school for your child.

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Talk to your child Before you go out to ask questions and obtain information on various schools, you first need to understand your child. When you consider a child’s unique personality traits, strengths and weaknesses, you can determine what a child’s individual learning needs are, and the specific things that a school must provide for your child so that they can learn effectively.

• What interests and hobbies do they enjoy?

• What particular skills do they have?

• What are their social needs and preferences?

Open days and school visits Most schools hold at least one open day per year where you will be able to chat with the principal, teachers, students, as well as other parents and

RIGHT school prospective parents. Many schools also offer opportunities for parents to visit during regular school hours. Although much of the information you need in order to make a decision can be found online or in brochures, there are some things, such as playground facilities, that you may like to see in person.

School management and facilities Consider the school’s vision, values and guiding principles that guide the staff and students. Ask about what the school has planned for its future.

Do you get a sense that the school focuses on the future? Take note of whether the school seems well managed and how well the facilities are maintained.

• Is there a counsellor or nurse on-site?

• What unique facilities and resources does the school possess?

• What is the school’s computer policy?

• In what ways is technology used within the classroom?

• Is the school currently investing in new facilities • that will be in use during your child’s education?

• Does the school offer external campuses or a sister school?

School leadership and teachers How invested a school’s teachers are plays a big role in how engaged students are and how successful they are on their academic pathway – whether that means getting good grades, building confidence, developing positive relationships, or fostering collaboration and teamwork within the classroom. With ongoing teacher shortages and retention issues across the education sector, it’s important to look at whether school’s staff is comprised of committed and effective teachers.

Examine teacher- student relationships. Look at the school’s teaching methods and determine whether these are aligned to your child’s talents, strengths and interests.

• Is there genuine warmth and respect between teachers and students?

• Do the teachers use different types of learning strategies such as auditory, visual and tactile?

• If your child has special learning needs, do you need a school with a remedial education program?

• Does the school provide aides and specialists such as speech pathologists, language and literacy experts)?

It’s also important to find out what the school principal is like because much of the school’s decision making will start with the leadership team.

• Are school leadership respected by students, teachers, parents/carers and the school community?

• Do they have good people management skills?

• Could they be considered a role model for the school’s students?

Academic performance and student life Look at the admission and selection criteria of the school, and whether there are particular subjects where it records its best results.

• How does it rank against other schools in the area? Does the school tend to channel children into academic or vocational streams?

• What is the external reputation of the students?

Is the school intellectually competitive? Will your child be sufficiently challenged?

• What are the school’s policies regarding gifted or special needs children?

• What proportion of students go on to study at university?

• Are students encouraged to become involved in leading the school?

• What are the class sizes? Is there a maximum number of students allowed in each class?

• Is the school co-ed or single sex? 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 role does the school play in the local community?

• Are before or after-school programs available?

• How are positive, healthy relationships and friendships among students encouraged?

• Are the school’s religious and philosophical outlooks and practices the same as your child’s?

How are morals and ethics taught within the school?

• What are the school’s rules? Are they clearly stated, positive and well enforced?

• How do teachers handle bullying? What is the school’s disciplinary policy?

The curriculum and extra-curricular activities As Australia’s population becomes increasingly diverse, technologies become more sophisticated and the demands of the workplace more complex, independent schools are supplementing the national curriculum framework in a number of different ways. It’s important to consider the finer points of a school’s curriculum and the skills that its

graduates are known for, and whether or not 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 parents to get involved in school excursions?

• What languages are offered by the school?

Costs A child’s education can amount to a significant financial investment over the course of their lifetime which can strain a family’s resources if not planned carefully. There are some important financial considerations when choosing the right school for your child.

• Besides tuition fees, are there other courserelated costs or extra-curricular costs that you may need to consider?

• Does the school offer financial assistance in the form of scholarships or bursaries and could your child qualify?

• Does the school facilitate a car-pooling program?

Is the school’s location accessible by frequent public transport? Are there safe cycling roads on your route to the school?

The role of parents and carers When it comes to making decisions, it’s important to be clear on how the school’s teachers interact with parents and carers to get them involved in their child’s educational experiences.

• Is there a Parent Teacher Association? How many parents are active? Are parents encouraged to get involved in helping to develop school policies?

• How will your child’s progress and assessment be reported to you?

• Is there a website to access lesson plans, progress reports and homework tasks?

Remember, IT’S UP TO YOU The ‘best’ school for your child is the one that provides them with a safe and secure environment where they can feel confident and comfortable being creative and curious, connect to their surroundings, socialise with peers, and pursue their interests. The right school is the one that will help your child to thrive and set them up for success in the future.

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We all want the best for our children, and every family wants to give their children every opportunity to succeed in life. But there’s one key factor that will determine their long-term success: gaining a love of learning early on. Those first five years of a child’s life are so crucial. A young child’s brain is rapidly developing and absorbing new information, which has a significant impact on their cognitive, social, and emotional well-being.

A nurturing and stimulating environment where young children feel safe and secure supports children to learn skills such as communication, problem-solving, and emotional regulation, which are essential for their future success in school and beyond. At Guardian, we support children to be brave, curious, and creative learners.

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• Increased School Readiness: Children who attend high-quality programs are more prepared to excel academically and become school-ready.

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Finding a provider that values open communication and fosters a sense of community among families is vital. This is the heart of the Guardian approach. From preparing for your first day, to ensuring fussy eaters find food they love, you will feel supported every step of the way. Our partnership doesn’t stop at the end of the day. We’ll support you with advice and tools that enrich your child’s learning at home, ensuring they get the best start to life.

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St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School

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SPEAKING: Servant leadership in action

Ros Curtis, Principal at St Margaret’s, discusses the school’s history, philosophy and fostering a culture of philanthropy.

Can you provide an overview of St Margaret’s, its location, campus life, teachers, and students?

St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School, in the leafy Brisbane inner-northern suburb of Ascot, is an independent day and boarding school for girls from Pre-Prep to Year 12, with boys welcome in Pre-Prep.

Today there are 1380 enrolments – 450 primary and 930 secondary – with 190 boarders from Years 6 to 12 living in the heart of the campus. St Margaret’s proudly partners with Yalari to educate Indigenous students. The school’s rich extracurricular program encompasses extensive sports, music, and arts programs as well as additional clubs and activities to cater for girls’ varied interests so they can explore their passions, with a focus on enriching the student experience for all students.

Ros Curtis, Principal of St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School.

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What is the history of the school and its philosophy to guide staff and students?

St Margaret’s was established by the Sisters of the Society of the Sacred Advent (SSA) in 1895. The work of the Sisters began in Brisbane in 1892 with the arrival of its founder, Sister Caroline Amy Balguy, from England. She came to Brisbane to do welfare work for the young women and girls, and soon after recognised a need for schooling for girls, noting that, “to have a progressive and tolerant community, educated women are a pre-requisite”.

The Sisters’ educational philosophy actively sought to educate “the whole personality, physical, mental and spiritual that the girls may live to their fullest capacity”.

The Sisters believed that one of the best gifts that society could give young women – for an empowered future and to contribute to the common good – was an education. This enduring vision is as true now as it was in the early 1900’s. This philosophy informed each of today’s SSA schools: St Margaret’s (established in 1895) and St Aidan’s (established in 1929).

Thus, the school is forever guided by the Sisters’ philosophy, together with its stated core values,

which are born from our Christian faith through our Anglican tradition – spirit, inclusivity, integrity, courage, respect, and passion. These are embedded in every endeavour that the students undertake.

What are the main highlights in your own career, and what attracted you the role of principal at St Margaret’s?

While being appointed Principal is naturally one of the most significant highlights of my education career, all my teaching roles and leadership positions have been highlights. From my teaching beginnings, it’s been a natural progression to be able to share my passion for Ancient History with my students, before going on to be involved in the curriculum design and delivery. I am particularly passionate about being able to mentor other teachers and aspiring leaders, both at St Margaret’s and across the wider educational community.

Before taking the role at St Margaret’s, I was Deputy Principal at St Aidan’s – our sister school – for seven years. During that time, I was inspired by the legacy of the SSA and what they achieved for the education of girls throughout Queensland. It was an honour to be able to step into a Principal role and contribute to their wonderful legacy.

activities on offer range from astronomy, dance and debating through to philanthropy, art club, a podcast and an environmental committee.

Students can also participate in 21 different sports in secondary school and 10 in the primary school.

Musically, we offer a wide range of string, band, and choral ensembles across both primary and secondary schools as well as primary and secondary rock bands. We produce a musical every two years and hold an arts festival on the alternate year.

What extracurricular activities do students participate in, both on campus, and within the wider community?

The school is focused on strengthening the St Margaret’s experience for all students. What this looks like in practice is providing a very rich and broad range of programs across all areas – academic, the visual and performing arts, sports, and a wide range of clubs and activities. Clubs and

For students in Years 10 to 12, we offer a program called ‘Beyond the Panama’ – the Panama being our signature uniform hat. This program tackles the practical issues of life not covered in the curriculum, from financial literacy (superannuation, banking, applying for a tax file number etc), building a personal brand through LinkedIn, through to issues of consent and concern, helping to set students up for life beyond the school gates.

Community service and philanthropy are very

The school’s boarding house holds the annual ‘See My Difference, See My Worth’ weekend festival every year, which celebrates the many cultures that call the boarding house home, through dance, food, art and other activities.

St Margaret’s recently won a 2023 Queensland Reconciliation Award in the Education category in recognition of its inspiring initiatives committed to reconciliation through its Reconciliation Action Plan.

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Principal Curtis delivers an address to the school community on Speech Night.

important to St Margaret’s. Our mission states we are “preparing confident, compassionate, capable women able to contribute to a global community.”

Part of this is developing a mindset of ‘giving back,’ with the intent to inspire students to begin a lifelong commitment to service through activities that have a positive impact on the communities in which they live and will one day work. The culture of philanthropy at St Margaret’s prepares students for a life of compassion and giving back to those less fortunate, not just through donating money, but through giving of their time. Students have a community service passport where they log hours of service initiatives and activities undertaken outside of school, such as helping an elderly neighbour, visiting an aged care home, or participating in the Smith Family student to student reading program.

The school is immensely proud of its Ponytail Project initiative, now in its ninth year. This year, 109 students and four teachers will snip off their ponytails to raise funds to support those affected by cancer while also donating their hair to make wigs for patients suffering hair loss due to cancer or a medical condition. Over its lifetime, the St Margaret’s Ponytail Project has raised over half a million dollars in financial donations to the Cancer Council Queensland and the Minotti Trust. In 2019, the Ponytail Project was adopted by Cancer Council Queensland, encouraging schools state-wide to become involved in the movement.

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What are the school’s main priorities for the 2023 school year? Please elaborate on what core values you are focusing on currently.

Last year, the school adopted a new value of ‘inclusivity’. This was a very natural fit for our school, given that we are a boarding school that attracts a wide range of students from regional and rural Australia and overseas. We run a global exchange program for Year 10 students where they spend a

“The culture of philanthropy at St Margaret’s prepares students for a life of compassion and giving back to those less fortunate, not just through donating money, but through giving of their time.” term at a school in another country and we welcome reciprocal visits from students from those schools.

The boarding house holds the annual ‘See My Difference, See My Worth’ weekend festival every year, which celebrates the many cultures that call the boarding house home, through dance, food, art and other activities. We constantly aim to ‘enrich the student experience’ across a range of different areas so girls can explore their passions and interests.

One such example is our work in the eSports arena, where girls keen to explore their passion for online gaming can do so in a safe space and also participate in and benefit from a team sport and

represent their school. We developed a custom digital lab for this purpose and introduced the first Queensland interschool all girls gaming invitational in 2022, with 45 students from schools around Brisbane participating.

We are continuing to expand our work in the career space with the second year of our awardwinning Mentoring Program. This program matches Years 11 and 12 students with appropriate early to mid-careers mentors from an outstanding pool of St Margaret’s alumni in the students’ areas of interest.

We are also embracing the advances in AI technology this year and teaching students to use the tools productively and appropriately. Currently, we are in the early stages of developing a pastoral care program with a working title ‘On being human’ where students will learn to engage with AI tools, while gaining an understanding of what AI is not.

You recently received the 2023 Queensland Reconciliation in Education Award. Can you share the story behind this?

Our Reconciliation Action Plan also very much aligns with the value of inclusivity. We are very pleased with our activities in the reconciliation space which led to the school being awarded a 2023 Queensland Reconciliation Award in the Education category in recognition of its inspiring initiatives committed to reconciliation. As a school, we have a responsibility to educate and foster an environment of respect

for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culture, and knowledge, particularly given we have proudly partnered with Yalari for many years, and we continue to focus on initiatives we can adopt to continue this reconciliation journey.

In 2021, after significant planning, the school launched a formal Reconciliation Action Plan providing a framework to drive important change in the classroom, around the school and within the community, based on the model of relationships, respect and opportunities. Along with expanded celebrations of larger events – such as National Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC Week, Sorry Day, Mabo Day – the school has shaped its own form of Reconciliation through such initiatives as First Nation themed Prayer Spaces, specific boarding house activities, and two significant anthologies authored by the school’s First Nations students. These anthologies were funded by the school’s own Leading Innovations Award grants. The first, launched in 2020, was Gidhal – a collection of stories and artworks from St Margaret’s First Nations students and their families. The second, Mulu Maguydan, was launched in NAIDOC Week 2022 and focuses on the stories of our Indigenous students’ Elders.

The researching and writing process uncovered so many interesting stories, and the learnings gleaned from these First Nations stories were more accessible as they were shared by members from our school community. First Nations students have felt empowered, saying the projects allowed them to have a greater voice, and to share their stories and teach others. Students were afforded dedicated time to explore the lives of their relatives, strengthening their ties with their homes when they are so far away geographically and strengthening the bond between the First Nations students at the school.

Both magazines are used across the entire school, acting as a rich repository of stories and testament

to our commitment to retaining and supporting First Nations knowledge of country.

In 2023, a third anthology is underway, this time focusing more on the students’ own stories.

More than ever before in our community, our First Nations historic and contemporary stories are being told and their culture is being experienced and not only by school students and staff. Through projects like Gidhal and Mulu Maguydan, these stories are resonating out towards the school’s wider community and all the way to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities where the families whose stories were shared live. These families were so pleased to be asked and were abundantly willing to share their lives and those of their Elders. Even the First Nations students themselves were not aware of some aspects of their Elders’ stories, which included stories of children of the Stolen Generation, who had overcome adversity, going on to make significant achievements in their lives. Some of the families were able to attend the launch and were extremely pleased that their stories – both triumphant and tragic – were being told.

How has your time as Principal at St Margaret’s influenced your leadership style?

I think my time at St Margaret’s has really highlighted for me the strength in bringing a community together.

There are diverse stakeholders in a school with various bodies that represent them – such as a P&F Association, Foundation, Old Girls’ Association, even a past staff association – all with a collective passion for the school. I think the most important thing for me has been to see how powerfully these bodies can serve the school and therefore the students when they are working together and united in their trust of the school’s leadership.

St Margaret’s has a strong and vibrant community who are positively engaged in all aspects of the

school and are staunch advocates of the school and I have no doubt this is one of the reasons the school is in the strong position that it is today.

What leadership strategies do you employ day-today in your role?

Key to my leadership is being able to clearly articulate a vision for where we are going and how I believe we can get there and inspiring staff to buy into that vision and giving them the tools and support to bring that vision to fruition. I believe that my role as Principal is to be the chief storyteller in the school and, through story, build a positive and productive school culture.

One of the most effective leadership strategies I believe is to develop the leadership capabilities of your team, allowing them to bring their passions to the table and affording them the latitude to try new things as well, even if that means, on occasions, failing forward and growing from the experience, which is what we teach our girls every day.

It’s vitally important for the future of our students that we have strong leadership across all our educational institutions, and I am passionate about giving back what I have learned across my career to help advance that cause.

I also believe that schools are intensely human places and that good relationships are the key to bringing out the best in everyone and getting the most out of any programs we have in place. My vision for my leadership is that of a servant leadership model, whereby my role is to provide a well-run school across all areas so that staff can focus on teaching and learning and not be distracted by poor resourcing or facilities, or an unconstructive workplace culture, but rather, enjoy a supportive and collegial environment where they are motivated to carry out their roles to the best of their abilities. I am driven to provide the best learning experience to our students and need to pay attention to all relationships for that to occur.

I encourage aspiration in all teachers and support staff, and this creates an environment where every member of the community strives to learn and grow.

Importantly, staff know that I know them and that I care about their professional journey at the school; they know I care about building their professional capacity which can sometimes mean that they will successfully seek a promotion beyond the school when they are ready.

What advice do you have for those aspiring to move into school leadership roles?

Focus on the students and, importantly, find the joy every day.

Providing teachers with opportunities to develop their leadership capabilities is an intergral part of Principal Curtis’ leadership strategy.

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Independent Schools Queenland

Engaging parents in

CHILDREN’S LEARNING When schools and families make learning a priority, students can soar, according to Independent Schools Queenland.

It’s estimated that 15 percent of a student’s life will have been spent at school by the time they graduate Year 12. A good proportion of this balance, after taking into account after-school activities and commitments, is spent with parents and carers. This represents a huge, and often untapped, potential for families to have a positive impact on their child’s learning and wellbeing, and a potential that governments, policy makers and school leaders are increasingly alert to.

Harnessing the power of parents in the learning process is a concept known as ‘parent engagement,’ and 60 years of research in Australia and overseas

shows that there are many positive benefits to this approach.

When parents are engaged, work in partnership with their child’s teacher, and able to value-add to what is being taught in the classroom, students generally: • Do better • Stay in school longer • Are more engaged in their homework • Behave better • Have better social skills Parent engagement is also enshrined in the standards to which our principals and teachers benchmark their work (Australian Professional Standards for Teachers 3.7, 7.3 and 5.5), meaning it’s something schools and teachers have to prioritise.

But who is helping schools with the practical howto of engaging parents?

The way forward In the Queensland independent school sector, Independent Schools Queenland is supporting schools and families navigate the parent engagement puzzle with our longitudinal research project: Engaging Parents in Curriculum (EPIC).

For the last three years, we have partnered with two of Australia’s leading parent engagement experts: Dr Linda Willis and Professor Beryl Exley from Griffith University, Queensland Independent Schools Parents Network, as well as a number of Queensland independent schools who are developing and nurturing parent engagement practices and processes. EPIC is reaping rich findings. A quick summary of EPIC’s findings from the past two years includes:

When parents are engaged, and work with their child’s teacher, students generally behave better, stay in school longer, and have better social skills, according to research.

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• Parent engagement in learning often involves only small tweaks to a teacher’s existing practice.

• Parents are often waiting in the wings. Parents say: “Invite me in a way that is accessible to me, and I’ll be there!”

• Schools have told us that they tend to find success from making invitations to parents “short, sharp, often, optional, personalised and with purpose.” What will suit one parent won’t suit another; schools need to diversify options,

with an empathy for families’ busy lives.

• Follow up any invitation to parents with a chance for them to feed back any contribution into the classroom. EPIC calls this ‘closing the loop’ and participating teachers attest to the impact of this strategy on students’ learning and wellbeing.

• Teachers have told us engaging parents (Having parents involved in the learning process) makes their job easier, not harder, and deeply rewarding.

• School leadership is crucial. If school leaders value the role of parents in children’s learning and model it, teachers will also prioritise it.

What can parents do?

One of the most helpful starting points is to understand that parent involvement and parent engagement are two different things.

Parents volunteering in the tuckshop and classroom are wonderful ways to support a school and get involved in school life, but parent engagement is about something much richer and deeper. It’s about parents taking an active interest in their child’s learning and taking part in that learning process at home.

Engagement happens when parents and schools have strong and productive relationships and communicate well. Teachers often need to take the lead in parent engagement practices, but there are also many things that parents can do. Some advice for parents on how to foster better engagement:

Model respect for learning It’s widely accepted that a parent’s attitudes to education, and the expectations they hold for their children, can have a profound impact on how well they do at school. To model for children a respect for learning, here are five suggestions for parents, backed by research: 1. Read together. When your child is young, reading to them boosts their literacy skills but it remains important in the primary school years as well, as it fosters an enjoyment of reading and builds their confidence. But don’t stop there. If your teenage child observes the adults in their life reading for pleasure, it encourages a life-long love of books and learning.

2. Have lots of conversations with your child! Talk with them about what they are learning, what they are interested in and what’s going on in the world around them. Sharing family stories and reminiscing about family members and family times is also beneficial.

3. Have high (but realistic) expectations and aspirations for your child. Believing in your child and their abilities will help form a child’s beliefs about what they can achieve at school and beyond.

4. Creating a positive and productive environment for your child to complete their homework.

Create an appropriate space for them to work, keep interactions and conversations about homework positive and ensure any rules about homework match the school’s expectations.

5. Immerse your child in a cognitively stimulating environment. This means exposing your child to lots of interesting activities and experiences. Visit museums, art galleries, surround them with books and other interesting material at home.

Parents have a deep well of knowledge EPIC’s Dr Linda Willis says teachers have always known that parents have a deep well of knowledge and EPIC’s findings illustrate how educators can tap into that knowledge. “Engaging parents involves teachers and school leaders letting parents know why they matter and about the power of everyday conversations to improve their child’s school and life success,’’ says Dr Willis. “It’s then a case of scaffolding parents to support their child’s learning and wellbeing in ways that are natural, authentic, and fun.”

First impressions count Ensure you get your relationship with your child’s teacher off to a good start by introducing yourself in the first few weeks and acknowledge that initial introductory email from your child’s teacher. The relationship between yourself and your child’s teacher is important and worth nurturing.

Be open to invitations to engage The invitation to supervise a class excursion won’t always align with your work hours but pay attention to teachers’ notes about what is being taught that week or that term.

Do you have a way to contribute in a way the teacher may welcome and value?

The only way to find out is to volunteer your idea!

They will be more receptive than you may realise.

Independent Schools Queenland is supporting schools by providing a practical framework for engaging parents with the curriculum.

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Brisbane Girls Grammar School

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT Brisbane Girls Grammar School students can study different languages and cultures through the school’s prestigious International Affiliate Schools Program.

Werner-Heisenberg Gymnasium’s visit to BGGS in 2019.

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Language learning has been an indispensable part of the curriculum at Brisbane Girls Grammar School (BGGS) since its establishment in 1875. The study of languages is one of the school’s five foundational subjects and it supports the educational philosophy of a broad-based, liberal education.

From the start of Year 7, students can elect to study two of the five available languages: Latin; French; German; Chinese; and Japanese. In International Studies, students develop empathy, cognitive agility, and critical thinking skills while they explore languages and cultures1.

As outlined in the PISA Global Competence Framework, the study of languages helps students to develop the capacity to examine local, global, and intercultural issues, to understand and appreciate the perspectives and world views of others, and to engage in open, appropriate, and effective interactions with people from different cultures.1 Learning languages truly enriches students intellectually, educationally, and culturally.

The study of languages gives students myriad opportunities to engage with the linguistic and cultural diversity of humanity, to recognise and challenge stereotypes, and to reflect on their responsibilities as a global citizen.

Through thoughtful interactions in languages, students connect across cultures and celebrate diversity. BGGS students understand, appreciate, and articulate multiple perspectives, and they value opportunities to collaborate and engage with our global society. Furthermore, they develop global competence and valuable transferable skills through meaningful engagement with affiliate schools.

Affiliate schools Brisbane Girls Grammar School’s International Affiliate Schools Program began in 1978 under the leadership of Principal, Judith Hancock. Since then, the program has evolved and grown, offering students regular opportunities for exchange experiences, and building upon their classroom learning by allowing them to experience the culture and day-to-day routines of people from different backgrounds.

Werner-Heisenberg Gymnasium, Germany Located north of Munich, Werner-Heisenberg Gymnasium was founded in 1707 as a Latin school with a strong focus on academic achievements. The Affiliate School relationship between Brisbane Girls Grammar School and Werner-Heisenberg Gymnasium was established in 2014 and, following a three-year COVID hiatus, students and staff from the German Affiliate School will be reconnecting with BGGS families again in October 2023 when they visit Australia. The German students will live with BGGS host families, attend classes at BGGS and participate in excursions to explore various sites in Queensland. Through this authentic learning opportunity, students from both schools will interact with their peers by putting their language skills into practice in a real-world setting.

Lycée Saint Paul’s visit to BGGS in 2019.

Lycée Saint Paul, France Lycée Saint Paul is a private, academically focused school located in Angoulême, Southwest of Paris.

Lycée Saint Paul and Girls Grammar first established their Affiliate School relationship in 1990, and this long-standing affiliation has created many lifelong friendships between families in Australia and France. The next exchanges, scheduled for 2024, will reinforce the schools’ relationship and spark a new generation of cross-cultural exchange.

Mie High School, Japan Brisbane Girls Grammar School has enjoyed a long and rich relationship with Matsusaka Girls High School since 1988. Located on the ‘mainland’ island of Japan, Honshu, Matsusaka Girls High later became co-educational in the 1990s and is now Mie High School. BGGS is currently exploring options to resume exchanges with Mie High in 2024.

Mie High School’s visit to BGGS in 2019.

Shanghai No. 3 Girls’ School, China One of the leading academic schools in Shanghai, China, Shanghai No. 3 Girls’ School’s motto is: ‘Independence, Ability, Care and Elegance.’ In 2014, BGGS Principal Ms Euler visited the school in Shanghai to highlight the success of the exchange

program, and in 2022 she delivered an address to the school to celebrate Shanghai No. 3 Girls’ School’s 130th Anniversary.

Global citizenship Brisbane Girls Grammar School’s International Affiliate Schools Program offers a rich and diverse educational and intercultural experience to students.

Over the years, many lifelong connections and friendships have been made across the world. It is through these authentic, real-life experiences that students extend their language learning and global citizenship skills. BGGS is looking forward to future opportunities with International Affiliate Schools to help prepare students for the challenges and opportunities offered by a global world.

REFERENCES: 1. OECD. (2018). Preparing Our Youth for an Inclusive and Sustainable World. The OECD PISA Global Competence Framework. https://www.oecd.org/pisa/Handbook-PISA2018-Global-Competence.pdf

Shanghai No. 3 Girls’ School’s visit to BGGS in 2019.

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Anglican Church Grammar School

STRONG START TO SECONDARY SCHOOL Anglican Church Grammar School ensures that boys transition from Year 7 to high school successfully, providing a strong start to high school life.

Starting at secondary school can be a daunting experience. However, for students at Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie), in Brisbane, the transition to secondary school is nurtured with support and facilities designed especially for Year 7.

Year 7 – the transition year Year 7 at Churchie is a nurturing experience, with the core focus of settling boys into their first year

Students are encouraged to take part in the many cocurricular activities on offer at Churchie.

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of high school and laying the foundation for their future success. To foster new friendships, Year 7 boys are grouped into form classes, with dedicated form teachers overseeing their care and guidance during this important transition year.

Churchie’s academic program in Year 7 has been specifically designed to support students to develop the skills and confidence needed to thrive.

There is a key focus on developing independence,

with Churchie’s world-leading study skills program, A Learner’s Toolkit, laying the best foundation for future success.

Important life skills such as resilience, responsibility and relationship building are developed through weekly pastoral learning classes, a wealth of cocurricular activities, community service and the outdoor education program.

Alongside all of this, Churchie’s dedicated

staff provide personal, emotional and spiritual support during their Year 7 transition year, led by a head of year and supported by the school psychologist, school chaplain, tutor teachers and peer support networks.

Nurturing boarding experience For Churchie’s Year 7 boarders experiencing life away from home for the first time, a special program helps both the boys and parents prepare for the new experience. Sleepovers at the school starting a year out help familiarise boys with the boarding school environment and begin to develop friendships with their future boarding mates.

Year 7 boarders have a purposefully designed residence, which allows them to settle into boarding and provides time to bond with the other new boys who will become mates for life. A buddy assigned from Year 12 also provides a friendly face who can answer their questions about boarding and school life.

Boarders are strongly encouraged to become involved and take advantage of the many sports, music and other cocurricular activities on offer at Churchie. It is a great way for them to make friends both within the boarding community and with the day students at the school.

Words of wisdom The best advice is from those who have lived it.

New boys receive an abundance of knowledge from boys who have gone through the same experience.

Shadowing days, where new boys join current Year 7s for a day, are helpful in so many ways. Year 7 boys are also asked at the end of their first year to share their ‘top tip’ for boys about to start high school. Here are some words of wisdom: • “Make lots of new friends through cocurricular activities.”– Astyn • “Expect to be a little overwhelmed at first, but know you’ll figure it out.”– Hudson

• “Embrace the new routines and don’t be afraid to ask for help.”– Charles • “Create effective study strategies from the beginning.”– Tom • “Use your diary to plan everything you do.”– Flynn • “Make the most of your school community and get involved in music, service and sports as soon as possible.”– Ned

Year 7 boarders participate in a special program to help them prepare for life away from home.

Year 7 students form lifelong friendships at Churchie.

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A.B. Paterson College

The college offers a variety of extracurricular programs including eSports, Sumo Robotics, and Code Club.

Teaching for UNDERSTANDING A.B. Paterson College believes that the single most important factor influencing student outcomes and achievement is the quality and effectiveness of the classroom teacher.

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Teachers, as the facilitators of learning, play the most fundamental role in shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Both within the classroom, and wider schooling community, teachers are positive role models, actively involved in helping students achieve a well-balanced education.

For this reason, A.B. Paterson College heavily invests time, resources, and research to the development of its staff. Following extensive research, the College adopted the Teaching for Understanding (TFU) framework, as developed by Project Zero, from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

This pedagogy, which frames the methods and practices of teachers, guides how a curriculum is delivered to the class. The TFU model approaches teaching in a way that requires students to think,

analyse, and interpret the meaning of what they have learned.

This pedagogical approach was chosen at the college as it specifically caters for different learning needs and relates knowledge and understanding to real life situations. It serves as the foundation of A.B. Paterson College’s educational framework, playing a critical role in achieving the mission of challenging the individual to achieve, and to act with purpose and character.

Educators at A.B. Paterson College implement the TFU framework through a variety of instructional strategies, with a primary goal of advancing learning beyond rote memorisation, encouraging students to engage in higher order thinking, problem solving, and creative expression.

Makerspace is a space or place where students can develop their STEM skills through hands-on practical experiments and investigations.

Students are encouraged to practise leadership skills through the college’s Leadership in Action program, offered to junior and senior level students.

Understanding by design is a key element of TFU, requiring lessons and assessments to be carefully planned with clear learning objectives.

Through detailing what students should know, understand and be able to do at the conclusion of the experience, progress can be closely monitored. This is coupled with performance of understanding, which gives students an opportunity to engage in unique tasks, such as projects and presentations, to demonstrate their understanding.

Assessment, including formative assessment, is also integrated into the curriculum to

A.B. Paterson College bases its teaching and learning strategies on the Teaching for Understanding framework, as conceptualised in Project Zero from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

provide valuable student feedback, address misconceptions and gauge understanding. Such inclusions ensure that students’ progress towards the desired understanding goals and objectives.

The framework further emphasises the teacher as a facilitator, responsible for creating a supportive and challenging environment, guiding student inquiry, and delivering feedback to promote understanding. Utilising various instructional methods, such as hands on activities and collaborative projects, both actively engage participants and accommodate for different learning styles. Following this

pedagogy creates a conducive environment for student success, where students at A.B. Paterson College are equipped to face challenges and prepared to excel in both their academic and personal pursuits. This teaching philosophy and methodology provides a structure that helps establish the contemporary skills that students need to successfully take on the challenges of a career in the 21st century. www.schoolcompare.com.au

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The Lakes College

CELEBRATING

20 YEARS OF EDUCATION The Lakes College will celebrate 20 years of education in 2024.

The Lakes College (TLC) first opened in 20042005 with an enrolment of 88 students and two classroom blocks. Today, the college enrolment stands at over 1100 students who study on a campus filled with outstanding facilities that enhance academic learning and sporting and cultural programs, surrounded by 15 hectares of green space. As each year has passed, TLC students and staff have been presented with the opportunity to learn and grow in a vibrant, engaging and safe environment.

The Lakes College 20-year anniversary celebration will be a time to reflect on the past and thank the community who have helped to shape TLC’s community. Even more importantly, it will provide an opportunity for the college to refine its approach to teaching and learning. This will be achieved through a formal revision of its Master Plan. The revision of TLC’s Master Plan will be crucial to a cycle of continuous improvement and will allow the college to better meet the needs of future graduates.

In partnership with staff, students, parents and carers, The Lakes College will hold a whole school community consultation that will provide profound insights and inform and assist the college with discerning future learning spaces that are befitting of a growing school, preparing their students to make a rich contribution to the world they are inheriting.

The combination of these many perspectives will contribute to providing programs, places and spaces to develop whole, ethical, resilient and capable young people with agency, who are ready to help shape a shared and prosperous future.

Imagining the future To practice thinking about the future, some of the Year 3 students have already contributed their ideas on what they envision TLC looking like when they graduate in 2032: • Instead of a playground there will be a gaming arena on the school campus

The Lakes College motto: “To Your Faith add Knowledge” has been broadened to include Curiosity, Character and Connection.

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In commemoration of 20 years, the college is revisioning its teaching and learning Master Plan to better accommodate the needs of future graduates.

• TLC will have robots that help with maths and the robots will also deliver our tuck shop orders • TLC will have a roller coaster, ice cream shop and a huge trampoline • TLC classrooms will have elevators, mazes and holograms • The principal will be a high-tech robot

Lakes Learners are future-focused and educated to take responsibility for themselves, as well as their community and the environment.

So, what is a Lakes Learner?

Sparking curiosity A Lakes Learner holds a curious mind that ignites with wonder as they are given opportunities to stretch and extend their learning. They are divergent thinkers who use the inquiry process to hypothesise, identify problems, prototype solutions, test and evaluate outcomes and collaborate with others. A Lakes Learner is a future-focused thinker, with an internal drive that enables them to ideate and create innovative solutions.

In addition to inspiring ideas from the school community, the college’s motto that will be the foundation for a successful, functional and sustainable revised Master Plan: ‘To your Faith add Knowledge.’

This motto has now been broadened to include ‘Curiosity, Character and Connection’ as these learner attributes are inextricably intertwined to support the growth of a TLC student from their first year of Prep – through to their completion of ATAR in Year 12.

Forging character A Lakes Learner is a person of character who shows resilience and leadership in times of change. They value relationships and community, and through passion and respect, they seek to make the world a better place. A Lakes Learner knows that risk-taking is okay because it enables and encourages innovation. Failure, they know, can shape a person, and lead to lifelong growth. They are motivated, self-directed and self-aware individuals who are unafraid to be vulnerable.

them to build authentic connections within the school community and beyond. Not only are they connected with other people, but also with the environment and the world around them.

Environmental stewardship A Lakes Learner connects with others to become a responsible steward of the local, regional, and global environments and cultures. They seek to connect with First Nations Peoples, to learn more about ‘truth telling’ and extend their understanding of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities today.

Students at The Lakes College are being educated to take responsibility for themselves, each other, and their environment. In essence, they are encouraged to be good stewards of resources – both natural and human made. There is much to celebrate about The Lakes College and much to look forward to in the next 20 years.

Promoting connection Inclusivity and acceptance are important values for the Lakes Learner. Through compassion and empathy, they exhibit personal and social capabilities that allow

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Canterbury College

CANTERBURY COLLEGE’S ‘all-rounder’ world-ready ethos

Canterbury College is a proudly boys and girls ELC to Year 12 Anglican School, serving the fast-growing Logan, Southern Brisbane and Northern Gold Coast corridor since 1987.

Canterbury College’s core values are Respect, Integrity, Community, Scholarship, Compassion and Social Responsibility. The school motto ‘Fortior Quo Paratior’ means: ‘The better prepared, the stronger.’

Canterbury College is ‘a big school with a small school feel’ with modest class sizes, a disciplined yet kind environment, and a supportive pastoral care system. The school can take students all the way from Pre-Kindy or Prep, through their entire junior schooling, and then all the way through secondary school, right up until Year 12.

The Canterbury College Student Pathways Office supports graduates after school with pathways into tertiary education, trade apprenticeships, professional careers and more.

Canterbury focuses on the whole child – their academic, sporting, creative and social-emotional sides, and spiritual development. The staff get to know students by name and what’s important to them, and how they can help.

The school vision is to inspire and nurture confident, optimistic and compassionate young people who are ready for the world. And the

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college’s core mantra is ‘World Ready’ which aims to produce well-rounded, academic, active, happy, successful and resilient graduates.

Canterbury was nominated as a national finalist in five categories at the 2021 Australian Education Awards for Secondary School of the Year; Primary School Principal of the Year (NonGovernment); Secondary School Teacher of the Year (Non-Government); Best Co-Curricular Program – Canterbury Centre for Entrepreneurship & Leadership; and Best School Strategic Plan.

A virtual tour of the school facilities To view the campus online, interested students and their families can click the ‘Virtual Tour’ button at the top-right corner of the Canterbury College website at: canterbury.qld.edu.au. Here, visitors can virtually step into the major college precincts and award-winning facilities, including:

• The award-winning Early Learning Centre • The Junior and Secondary School classrooms, specialist facilities, digital hubs and libraries – offering one of the widest ranges of Years 7-12 subjects in Queensland with 28 options • The Care Central student services hub providing medical care, counselling, plus the College Chaplain • 33 hectares of beautiful lawns, gardens, bushland and outdoor play areas for our students • Yalburru Community Café serving its gourmet fare • The Splash & Smash Café for hungry sport lovers • Two uniform shop locations • Indoor and outdoor chapels • Sporting facilities including six playing fields, multi-purpose outdoor courts, indoor and

Canterbury College teachers focus on teaching the whole child by incorporating pastoral care and physical and emotional wellbeing into the academic curriculum.

outdoor gym, cricket nets, and two huge sports halls for netball, basketball and volleyball • The Canterbury Taipans high performance centre featuring a heated 10-lane 50-metre lap pool, heated undercover ‘Learn to Swim’ pool, eight tournament standard tennis courts and a full professional athletics facility, including the exGold Coast Commonwealth Games track • The Performing Arts students have their own performance hall and auditorium, dance studio, rehearsal rooms, and outdoor amphitheatre • Industry-standard Trade Training Centre • Functions Centre Hospitality Kitchen/Restaurant • Technology Precinct and large Canterbury Events Centre Canterbury students are kept busy with study, music, dance, drama, sports and 20 different activity clubs or ‘thought sports.’

Scholarships In addition to a rich wellbeing program, facilities and curriculum offering, Canterbury College also offers a wide range of scholarship opportunities for students who excel in: • Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics • Music – Voice, Clarinet, Cello, Double Bass, Drum Kit, Trombone, Trumpet • Sport – Swimming, Tennis, Athletics, Cross Country, Cricket, Soccer, Rugby, Netball • Leadership & Community Excellence – Year 7 • Netball & Rugby Academies Program For parents and carers Parents can enjoy the following benefits when their children attend Canterbury College:

• Logan’s most competitive private school fees • A one-off, all-inclusive, annual fee package, instead of endless levies all year long • Knowing the college is one of Australia’s 11 leading Microsoft Showcase schools • Brilliant Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 NAPLAN results • A Year 12 ATAR eligibility rate of 84% (QLD average 51%) with Canterbury students achieving the following: • ATAR of 80.00 or above = 58% • ATAR of 90.00 or above = 37% • ATAR of 95.00 or above = 23% • ATAR of 99.00 or above = 5% • Membership of The Associated Schools (TAS) – Brisbane’s leading coeducational private school sport competition • A Bethania Train Station link plus handy bus routes from our Waterford campus: North to Upper Mount Gravatt, South to Beaudesert, East to Ormeau and West to Greenbank • Plenty of onsite campus parking near all our major event venues Looking ahead, the college’s ongoing 2021-29 Campus Master Plan ensures bright and engaging classrooms and learning spaces, surrounded by adventure playgrounds and inviting student social hubs well into the future.

Canterbury College’s 316 staff, 2,700 parents and 1,560+ students look forward to welcoming our new students to the Canterbury Family.

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Grace Lutheran College

EXPERIENCE The Grace Way

Grace Lutheran College is a Christian community-based, co-educational secondary school that prepares young people for a life of faith and service.

Since 1978, Grace Lutheran College has been serving the Moreton Bay Region in the tradition of Lutheran Education that encourages students to reach their full potential through education by growing their confidence and their capacity to strive towards their personalised pathways. Grace is ‘one College with two campuses,’ Rothwell and Caboolture, as part of the Lutheran Church of Australia in Queensland. Both campuses are closely supported by the three Lutheran Primary Schools across Moreton Bay. An empowering curriculum At each campus, Grace Lutheran College provides a broad educational offering with the aim of catering for a diverse range of learning interests and abilities.

Upon enrolment, students at Grace enter the GEL

Grace’s Googa program is a four-week outdoor excursion that students participate in to build self-reliance and teamwork skills.

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(Grow. Empower. Learn.) program - a pastoral care and mentoring program offered by the College. GEL is a commitment to each student, to ensure they feel a sense of belonging in the community and have the richest possible opportunities for spiritual, personal, social, physical and academic growth.

The College offers a well-developed Academic Enrichment Program through its Ignite Excellence programs to extend learners to achieve their potential.

The Rothwell and Caboolture campuses respectively offer innovative, 21st century-based learning that provides students with a wealth of opportunities, including a variety of sporting, cultural and service activities that students can take part in. Community events offered to students include the school’s Open Day, Open @ Twilight,

Community Carols, ANZAC Day, and World’s Greatest Shave, which featured on the Today Show.

Rothwell Located on the Redcliffe Peninsula, Grace’s Rothwell Campus is a co-educational secondary school, catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Grace Lutheran College Rothwell has a proud history spanning more than 40 years, with exceptional school facilities, modern learning technologies, and extensive academic and extracurricular opportunities. These include school sports, vocational training, performing arts, robotics and service-learning programs. Students travel from across Moreton Bay and North Brisbane to attend Grace Lutheran College Rothwell, using the college’s privately owned bus fleet.

Grace students enjoy state-of-the-art facilities coupled with a 21st century learning curriculum.

Grace’s GEL program is a pastoral care mentoring program designed to ensure every student finds a sense of belonging in the school community.

Caboolture Grace’s Caboolture Campus, is a close-knit high school community, providing a stable and caring learning environment to students across Moreton Bay then extending into the Sunshine Coast. With a ‘village community’ feel to the campus, all the students are well known and valued by all staff.

Students at Grace Caboolture enjoy state-ofthe-art facilities that have been designed with the learner in mind. This includes flexible learning spaces, modern learning technologies and specialist facilities for dance, vocational training and lifestyle technologies.

Googa Googa is a four-week outdoor education program that Grace students at both campuses engage in. Skills learnt at Googa assist students to 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 teamwork skills and connect with their spiritual path.

Empowering students with Grit, Growth and Grace In the tradition of Lutheran Education, Grace Lutheran College aims to develop its students to their highest potential while at school, utilising their God given gifts and talents. The school’s vision is to provide students with an exceptional education and individual care that will empower them for life.

This is achieved through the school’s three core values: Grit, Growth and Grace.

GRIT means perseverance with all tasks from the mundane to the very difficult. When we practice grit, we attempt new challenges and complete all tasks to the highest possible standard.

GROWTH means having a growth mindset, a

Grace Lutheran College has three core values for students: Grit, Grace and Growth.

passion for learning and improving oneself. When we practice a growth mindset we confidently try to improve and tackle new challenges.

GRACE means undeserved generosity, first received from God, then freely given to others. When we practice grace, we honour and accept others.

Nurturing the Holistic Student The Lutheran Church has a long history of valuing education. Martin Luther in the 1500’s spoke often of the importance of education, and the first thing Lutheran settlers did when they arrived in Australia was start schools. As a Christian school, Grace students have regular chapel worship and Christian Studies are included in the curriculum.

Working closely with families and communities to support the growth and learning of their children, Grace aims to reflect a community that lives out the Lutheran values of compassion, forgiveness, justice, love, service, humility, courage, hope, quality and appreciation.

Grace Lutheran College has a team of highly professional, experienced, dedicated, and most of all,

caring staff. Capable and caring staff are essential to engaging students. Strong learning and teaching relationships create an environment which is highly likely to enable students to achieve their potential in whatever subjects or areas of study they are pursuing.

Grace offers a values-based education that promotes inclusivity and diversity and the belief that every child should have the opportunity to discover who they are and what they love doing.

Students and children come from many nationalities, denominations and religions, and the school also has a commitment to Indigenous students.

Grace Lutheran College continues to build on its forty plus years’ service to the Moreton Bay region, always exploring educational initiatives that will benefit the Grace and wider communities.

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Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School

HOLISTIC LEARNING

Promotes student wellbeing At Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School, students can enjoy a holistic learning experience supported by comprehensive pastoral care, top-tier educational programming, and stunning coastal views.

Lindisfarne students are encouraged to express themselves through study of Language, the Arts and Culture.

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Located along the picturesque coast of northern New South Wales, Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School stands as a leading independent Anglican co-educational institution renowned for its commitment to excellence. As the northernmost independent school in the state, Lindisfarne places great emphasis on flexibility, adaptability, and creativity in delivering high-quality education, promoting student wellbeing, and offering a wide range of co-curricular programs.

At Lindisfarne, the education goal extends beyond academic achievement. The school strives to provide a holistic learning experience that equips students with essential life skills while fostering strong relationships, expert teaching, and innovative approaches to leadership, standards,

and collaboration. From educational research to continuous improvement, Lindisfarne offer students a well-rounded education that enables them to reach their full potential.

Having celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2021, Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School has emerged as one of the country’s most innovative educational institutions. Under the visionary leadership of Principal Stuart Marquardt, the school has experienced remarkable growth, with enrolments steadily increasing since 2017. With nearly 2,000 students, Lindisfarne has transitioned from a small school to a thriving educational community.

Parents choose Lindisfarne because of its unwavering commitment to high standards and exceptional student outcomes. The school

values the trust they place in us by providing a top-tier educational program complemented by a comprehensive pastoral care system that nurtures personal, social, and academic well-being. Grounded in compassion, wisdom, and respect, the school instils these values in its students, fostering an inclusive and supportive community.

As a regional school, Lindisfarne embraces the unique challenges that come with its location. The school’s leadership team has seized the opportunity to expand beyond conventional educational boundaries, evolving into a vibrant community centre that serves not only students and their families, but also the school’s dedicated faculty and the broader community.

Lindisfarne’s state-of-the-art facilities, including the newly constructed Middle School Building and Early Learning Centre, have been thoughtfully designed to enhance student learning. These flexible spaces adapt to accommodate diverse learning styles, fostering collaboration and authentic connections. In addition, specialist learning, pastoral, well-being, and sporting spaces provide an ideal environment to deliver our curriculum and cocurricular programs.

Lindisfarne takes great pride in its world-class educators and the professional development opportunities on offer. Lindisfarne’s Professional Learning Program has been recognized as one of the best in Australia, providing innovative staff training and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Lindisfarne teachers’ expertise translates into

enhanced teaching practices, ultimately benefiting the students’ educational journey.

From passionate students and dedicated staff to supportive parents and an engaged community, Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School is a place where everyone can let their light shine. Join the Lindisfarne community and experience ‘The Lindisfarne Way.’

Lindisfarne students enjoy exploring the latest in STEM technology such as Virtual Reality.

Lindisfarne students and staff participate in the school’s Leadership Induction event.

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St Rita’s College

St Rita’s College is a Catholic school that offers education for girls from Years 5 to 12.

EMPOWERING

MINDS St Rita’s College is where traditional values meet a forward-thinking curriculum to transform bright young girls into women of action.

Established by the Presentation Sisters in 1926, St Rita’s provides a Catholic all girls education for students in Years 5 to 12. St Rita’s College is a school where minds are opened, dreams are imagined and the traditions of compassion, hospitality and simplicity establish foundations for the future. It is a place where character is formed, conscience is followed and girls with attentive hearts become women of action.

With an unfaltering belief in the transformative power of education, St Rita’s College provides active and practical learning experiences tailored specifically for the holistic development of girls. It is an education in which the Christian values of love and faith are central to learning, where creativity and critical thinking co-exist and where self-respect is more precious than self-importance.

A transformative curriculum At St Rita’s College, students are encouraged to question, rather than to assume; to challenge, rather than to conform; and to take the lead, rather than to follow. By fostering the courage to stand alone and recognising the power of standing together, a

The St Rita’s College motto ‘Virtute non Verbis’ calls girls to be women of action, not just words.

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St Rita’s College education calls girls to be women of action not just words. Hence, the college motto: ‘Virtute non Verbis.’

The learning environment supports girls to develop numeracy and language, scientific, digital, cultural and civic literacy while enjoying wide academic, pastoral and co-curricular offerings.

Dedicated teaching staff continue to review, develop and implement responsive pedagogical strategies to ensure teaching practices serve the learning abilities of students, alongside support and enrichment programs, aimed at each girl achieving her personal best. In this way, St Rita’s College and staff nurture students to develop higher order thinking skills and positive mental habits as they develop key competencies including critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, communication and collaboration.

Beyond the classroom St Rita’s College recognises that education extends beyond academic learning and balance is essential to a girl’s growth and development. That is why at St Rita’s College, students are encouraged to explore the balance between study and play, between action and reflection, between participation and appreciation.

A wide range of academic, music, sporting, spiritual, service and cultural co-curricular offerings provide rich opportunities for students to gain mastery of a particular discipline, explore interests that complement their formal studies and develop their collaboration, organisational and leadership abilities. This is further supported by the Outdoor Education program that is focused on developing self-confidence and resilience, while building supportive relationships.

Characteristics of determination, persistence and passion are further developed through the college’s extensive mission and outreach undertakings which provide students with an understanding and appreciation of the difference between charity and justice. These programs encourage all girls to participate critically and authentically in the college community and wider society, as they voyage beyond what is comfortable to confront what is culturally difficult and question what is socially acceptable.

Student life For many girls, St Rita’s College feels like home.

At the heart of the college’s support network is a pastoral care program that encourages student interaction and participation designed to foster a sense of purpose and belonging. This approach is supported by spiritual, social justice and co-curricular programs, each designed to strengthen the learning experience and both challenge and support students through different stages of their development.

By providing opportunities for students to develop curiosity, initiative, persistence, adaptability, leadership and social and cultural awareness; girls can move confidently into the world and make a positive contribution to society as women of action.

A wide range of academic, music, sporting, spiritual, service and cultural co-curricular provide St Rita’s students with the opportunity to master a particular discipline.

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Stuartholme School

Sacred Heart

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Established in 1800 by Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat under the Sacred Heart tradition for education, Stuartholme School is the only all-girls Catholic boarding school in Brisbane.

Stuartholme School is committed to empowering young women, nurturing their individual strengths, and preparing them to make a positive impact on the world.

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Stuartholme School is a distinguished Catholic, independent day and boarding school exclusively for girls in Years 5 to 12. Stuartholme is proudly affiliated with Sacred Heart Schools worldwide, a network of more than 200 educational institutions.

Founder Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat envisioned empowering young women through education, so that they could make a positive impact on society. Today, Stuartholme School continues this mission, placing students at the core and fostering their development in spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical realms.

At Stuartholme, the faculty comprises highly qualified and talented teachers and professional staff who are experts in their respective fields. They are committed to challenging and encouraging students to become independent, critical thinkers, equipping them with the confidence to actively participate in their own learning journeys.

Under the guidance of Daniel Crump, the 19th Principal and an Excellence Awardee for the 2023 Australian Education, Prime Super School Principal of the Year - Non-Government Award, Stuartholme

School benefits from innovative leadership and transformational change.

Stuartholme School’s location adds to its appeal.

Situated at the base of Mt Coot-tha, a mere 6 kilometres from Brisbane’s CBD, the school offers a serene and secure environment for students to live and learn. While being conveniently close to urban amenities, Stuartholme also provides a peaceful setting that facilitates focused academic pursuits and personal growth.

Stuartholme School is committed to empowering young women, nurturing their individual strengths, and preparing them to make a positive impact on the world, now and into the future. Through its rich heritage, dedicated educators, strong boarding community, and idyllic location, Stuartholme offers a transformative educational experience equipping students with the skills and confidence to excel in all aspects of life.

Boarding community One of the distinguishing features of Stuartholme School is its boarding community, which is unique in Brisbane as the only Catholic girls’ boarding school for Years 7 to 12. The boarding community is nestled within the heart of the school’s heritage-listed main building, fostering a sense of tradition and belonging. With over 120 boarders, Stuartholme embraces a close-knit community enabling every boarder to be recognised and establish strong bonds with their peers. This sense of connection continues beyond the school gates.

The Boarding House, led by Jane Morris, Dean of Boarding, has also been nominated as an Excellence Awardee for the 2023 Australian Education, Boarding School of the Year Award after creating a wellbeing approach that places connection at the forefront and heart of the Boarding experience.

Stuartholme’s boarding community offers students a rich experience of cultural and social diversity with girls coming from rural and remote areas of QLD and NSW as well as many corners of the globe including Dubai, China, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.

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.

Spirituality, Faith and Values Stuartholme School is a progressive Sacred Heart School, committed to educating the whole person.

The Goals of Sacred Heart Education articulate the forward-thinking and dynamic educational philosophy of the Society’s Founder, Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat. Stuartholme is enriched by these philosophies and enables students to understand, appreciate and celebrate Catholic traditions within a supportive school environment. Together they strive to celebrate successes, support one another through challenges, and create a community that lives out the spirit of Cor Unum – which means ‘One Heart’.

Stuartholme girls are empowered to transform their world and make a difference. Their Social Justice Program increases the students’ awareness of social justice issues and provides them with opportunities to take action. The school prepares and inspires students to be active, informed and responsible global citizens.

Graduate vision A Stuartholme graduate is one who exhibits courage, compassion and confidence to be an agent of transformation in their lives and the lives of others.

The values taught through a Sacred Heart education provide our graduates with the foundation to be collaborative, critical, and creative thinkers and leaders who demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges.

A Stuartholme graduate recognises that learning is a lifelong endeavour which can be sustained through a deep spiritual connection with the Sacred Heart charism.

Join Stuartholme School on this transformative journey of empowerment and excellence. Discover how a nurturing community, innovative approach, and dedication to educational excellence can shape a brighter future for your daughter.

Stuartholme School is located at the base of Mt Coot-tha, 6km from Brisbane’s CBD; providng a serene and secure environment for girls to live and study.

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Southern Cross Catholic College

FOUR CAMPUSES, ONE COLLEGE Southern Cross Catholic College aims to set students on the path to lifelong learning and equip the next generation of leaders for their best future.

Southern Cross Catholic College offers ‘big-college heart’ with a ‘small-campus attitude’ and co-educational pathways for students from Prep to Year 12.

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As the principal Catholic college on the Redcliffe Peninsula, Southern Cross has three primary campuses located in Scarborough, Kippa Ring and Woody Point accommodating students from Prep to Year 6, and a fourth campus, also in Scarborough, accommodating middle and senior years students from Years 7 to 12.

The college was founded in 1995, following the amalgamation of seven Catholic schools on the Redcliffe Peninsula, and is committed to continuing and developing the tradition of Catholic education begun by its founders, the Brigidine Sisters, the Sisters of St Joseph, the De La Salle Brothers and Monsignor Bartholomew Frawley.

The College’s four houses – Delany, MacKillop, De La Salle and Frawley – honour the founders and foster a sense of house pride and positive college culture amongst the Southern Cross community.

The vertical structure of the Pastoral Care classes allows secondary students to develop friendships across year levels within their house group, adding to our students’ sense of belonging and inclusion.

Boasting modern facilities, including flexible learning spaces; an indoor sport centre with additional outdoor netball and basketball courts; a performing arts centre; an Olympic-sized swimming pool; an ITD Hub; and numerous ovals and outdoor spaces that are the envy of many a city school; Southern Cross Catholic College provides a contemporary, future-focused learning environment for all students, at all four campuses.

An intercampus college bus route provides convenient morning and afternoon transport between each campus. With the Outside of School Hours Care program providing quality before and after school care, as well as vacation care for primary students.

As the only Lasallian college in Queensland,

Southern Cross students adhere to the college’s five core principles that are based on Lasallian values.

Southern Cross’ unshakeable sense of purpose comes from its inwardly nurturing nature and outwardly focused Lasallian values. Southern Cross students live each day guided by the college’s five core principles: • Faith in the presence of God • Respect for all persons • Inclusive community • Quality education • Concern for the poor and social justice Southern Cross students walk side by side with the last, the least and the lost, as a family, united in the belief that one helps themselves by helping others first. Students actively take on fulfilling roles in the community and have access to educators that are not only passionate about quality learning but strive for excellence every day.

And it is excellence that Southern Cross Catholic College proudly and persistently pursues. Southern Cross students receive the individual attention and access to programs they need to discover their unique and natural strengths. So, they find and reach their full potential — socially, spiritually, physically and intellectually.

Every student has the opportunity to succeed and be the best version of themselves they can possibly be. Southern Cross Catholic College offers an excellent Vocational Education Program which provides pathways for students into the world of work and further study which can lead to University entry for a lot of courses.

All members of the College also share responsibility for the learning and wellbeing of all students. This is enhanced by teams of guidance counsellors and learning enrichment staff, who support all four campuses. They provide a range of services to all members of the college community, parents, students and staff. These services include

The college boasts modern facilities with flexible learning spaces to encourage self-guided learning and excellence in the pursuit of education.

educational support through consultation and assessment; counselling for students and or parents; parenting support; facilitating problem solving; and liaising with outside agencies.

The sharing of First Nation’s culture and perspectives is proudly embraced by the whole College community and deeply embedded across all streams of the curriculum for the benefit of all students.

We are committed to our journey to strive for excellence in Indigenous Education through heightening cultural identity, maintaining high expectations, promoting active leadership and building strong community relationships.

Southern Cross Catholic College has an established First Nations support unit. The Garanyali unit is run by an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

School Liaison Officer. Offering weekly homework club, cultural activities and cultural immersion opportunities for Prep to Year 12 students.

Furthermore, the college strives to provide each student with a seamless and coherent transition from Prep to Year 12. The uniqueness of the college and diversity of the campus locations allows students and their families access to facilities unparalleled in Brisbane Catholic Education.

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Southern Cross Catholic College Southern Cross Catholic College is one College with four campuses. With three primary campuses located at Woody Point, Kippa Ring and Scarborough, and a fourth campus for Years 7-12 also located at Scarborough, we encourage excellence in all endeavours and support each student to unlock their unique potential. Southern Cross Catholic College is the principal Catholic College in the Moreton Bay region.

Boasting modern facilities including flexible learning spaces, an indoor sport centre with additional outdoor netball and basketball courts, performing arts centre, Olympic sized swimming pool, ITD Hub, numerous ovals and outdoor spaces the envy of many a city school, Southern Cross Catholic College provides a contemporary, future-focused learning environment for all students at all campuses. The intercampus College bus provides convenient morning and afternoon transport between the four campuses.

With our big-college heart and our small-campus attitude, ‘community’ is at the centre of all we do. With a proud record of academic and sporting achievement, we aim to equip the next generation of leaders for their future and provide a quality educational journey for every student by nurturing minds and relationships. Following the Lasallian Principles, Southern Cross Catholic College embraces the academic, sporting, spiritual, social and emotional growth of all students from Prep-12, with a strong focus on respect for all persons, social justice and concern for those in need.

At Southern Cross Catholic College students ‘Seek the light,’ we celebrate what makes our students unique and encourage all our students to 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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Northern Suburbs & Sunshine Coast Schools

Grace Lutheran College 1978

Grace Lutheran College is one College with two campuses, Rothwell and Caboolture. It is a community-based, co-educational private high school based on Brisbane Northside. It is open to all families who are willing to support the college ethos, without discrimination as to class, race or belief. Each of the campuses has a wide range of unique offerings and opportunities, ensuring every student has the chance to explore all their Godgiven gifts and talents.

EXPERIENCE ‘THE GRACE WAY’ At Grace, every student is encouraged to learn and serve according to ‘The Grace Way’ – characterised by Grit, Growth and Grace.

Upon enrolment, students at Grace enter into the GEL program - a pastoral care and mentoring program offered by the College. GEL (Grow.

Empower. Learn.) is a commitment to each student, to ensure they feel a sense of belonging in the community and have the richest possible opportunity for spiritual, personal, social, physical and academic growth.

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CURRICULUM The Rothwell and Caboolture campuses respectively offer innovative, 21st century-based learning that provides students with a wealth of opportunities, including a variety of sporting, cultural and service activities that students can take part in.

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 floor, but everyone is good at something”.

Grace Lutheran College also has three partner primary schools: St Paul’s Lutheran Primary School, Caboolture; Living Faith Lutheran Primary School, Murrumba Downs; and Grace Lutheran Primary School, Clontarf. This unique schooling system offers the chance for families to immerse themselves in a school culture that is compassionate, concerned with the individual and focused on giving space for children to be the best they can be.

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TRANSPORT Students travel to Grace Lutheran College from many areas in North Brisbane, Caboolture, Bribie Island and surrounds. Students have a wide range of travel options including public transport, private transport and the College’s extensive privately owned bus fleet.

Caboolture Campus A: 129 Toohey Street Caboolture QLD 4510 T: 07 5495 2444 E: enquiriescc@glc.qld.edu.au Rothwell Campus A: Anzac Avenue Rothwell QLD 4022 T: 07 3203 0066 E: grace@glc.qld.edu.au W: glc.qld.edu.au

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Northern Suburbs & Sunshine Coast Schools

The Lakes College 2005

The Lakes College is a vibrant Prep to Year 12 learning community committed to developing young people of character who embody the Christ-centred values of their community. Their nurturing environment supports each child to find success as a learner.

The Lakes College is a place of BELONGING, of BELIEVING and for BECOMING, as they seek to partner with families to grow young people who are FUTURE ready.

The Lakes College understands learning as a lifelong pursuit and that everyone – staff, students, parents and carers – are all ‘Lakes Learners’. They strive to deliver dynamic and rich programs designed to enliven creativity and curiosity while empowering learners to face challenge, build resilience and grow in integrity as they engage in a global world now and into the future.

The College values, relationship standards and their commitment to excellence form the environment of care, growth and expectation that builds a firm foundation for learner success. With a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy and focus on Science, foreign language, the arts and physical

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activity, their students are encouraged to explore and develop their interests, gifts and passions.

With a dedicated staff at the forefront of curriculum and pedagogical practice, delivering learning within the College’s state of the art facilities, they strive to be leaders in inspirational and innovative learning. Their students experience a learning journey tailored to support the best outcomes for the individual child.

TLC’s tailored ‘Find Your North’ Wellbeing program, equips students for the technological, economic, social and personal impacts of the future. The College continues to remain at the frontier of contemporary, educational practice, ensuring that their learning environment is well-provisioned to meet the needs of an ever-changing technological landscape, equipping their students to be contributors in a global society.

As The Lakes College continues to grow, so do their plans for the future. Recent expansion of their Secondary facilities includes large flexible, technology enabled learning spaces, Café, Food Technology and Visual Arts Centre, a purpose designed Language Centre and a cutting-edge Industrial Technology Centre, a brand new Aquatic Precinct with Stage 2

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commencing in December 2023 that will include a Learn to Swim Facility, as well as their impressive state-of-the-art indoor sporting facility Multi-Purpose Hall that includes four convertible indoor courts.

The marks of the Christian mission of the Uniting Church underpin their philosophy and all that they aim to achieve. TLC believes that every person is deserving of respect and kindness and these values build a genuine commitment to their faith, helping to create a caring community like no other.

A: 2 College St, North Lakes, QLD 4509 T: 07 3491 5555 E: info@thelakescollege.com.au W: www.thelakescollege.com.au

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Queensland School Profiles

St Rita’s College

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St Rita’s College is a Catholic school for girls inspired by the tradition of the Presentation Sisters and guided by an unwavering commitment to educating girls of principle and women of action. We are a community that believes in the transforming power of a holistic education and we seek to inspire engaging, inquisitive and passionate learners who know their place in the world and have the confidence to take it.

Our College community is built on pillars of Compassion, Hospitality, Simplicity, Courage, Justice and Hope and the Christian values of love and faith that are central to our learning environment. We are a community that understands education as the source of freedom, leadership as service, forgiveness as strength and equality as paramount. It is in this context of hope that a St Rita’s College education empowers girls to be women of action.

Emerging from a profound commitment to our College motto, Virtue non Verbis - Action not Words, students participate in service projects, social justice initiatives and immersion experiences throughout their time at the College. These experiences challenge students to voyage beyond what is comfortable, to confront what is culturally difficult and to question what is socially acceptable.

At St Rita’s College, students from Years 5-12 thrive in a vibrant environment of independent and collaborative learning where inquisitiveness, inventiveness and imagination are encouraged and where students are nurtured to build confidence and character as they grow as people of integrity and progress through the College and into their teenage years.

With a reputation for achieving impressive academic and vocational results, the College provides students with a holistic learning experience, which nurtures high standards of spiritual, physical, emotional and social growth. At

One of Brisbane’s leading Catholic Schools for Girls Years 5 -12

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St Rita’s College, academic and vocational excellence is valued, and each student is encouraged to progress and make the most of her gifts.

At St Rita’s College, we recognise that education extends far beyond academic learning, and balance is essential to a student’s growth and development. Balance between study and play, between action and reflection, between participation and appreciation. It is through involvement in curricular and cocurricular opportunities that students enrich their learning and improve through reflection as they analyse their participation in extensive academic, music, sporting, spiritual, service, social justice and cultural opportunities for improvement and growth.

Choosing the right school for your daughter is an important decision and we invite you to visit our campus and connect with members of our community to gain a sense of our St Rita’s College spirit. To register for a College tour or to learn more about our approach to girls’ education visit www.stritas.qld.edu.au

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Southern Suburbs & Gold Coast Schools

A.B. Paterson College Founded in 1991, A.B. Paterson College is an independent, co-educational, and non-denominational school catering for Prep – Year 12 students. Conveniently located in the heart of Arundel on the northern end of the Gold Coast, the College is home to a diverse community comprised of over 1600 students and 400 staff.

The College, named after renowned Australian poet, Andrew Barton “Banjo” Paterson, celebrates Australian heritage and promotes traditional values. The College mission to challenge the individual to achieve, and to act with purpose and character, underpins all facets of the school community. In aspiring towards this mission, A. B. Paterson College embraces a holistic approach to education, catering to students with a diverse range of talents, interests, needs and academic abilities. Boasting leading educators, state of the art facilities and a steadfast mission, A.B. Paterson College stands as a beacon of educational excellence on the Gold Coast.

Early Learning Our Early Childhood Centre and Banjo and Friends Early Learning Centre welcome the youngest members of the College community. These facilities commence the foundation of growth, education and care at A.B. Paterson College and provide a solid start to each child’s education journey.

The Early Childhood Centre is a warm and friendly environment that accommodates children aged 2 – 4 years, focusing on preparing children for school and the wider world.

At the Banjo and Friends Early Learning Centre, three well-resourced preprep classrooms await, equipped to cater to the needs of each child. These are thoughtfully designed to encourage interactive and purposeful learning experiences, ultimately promoting each child’s cognitive physical, and social development.

Junior and Senior School The Junior School is a vibrant and dynamic environment that endeavours to nurture Prep – Year 6 students, helping them to become confident and independent learners in preparation for Senior School. A balanced blend of academic structures and hands on activities foster curious students with a love of learning and discovery. Leadership development is also an ongoing focus in the Junior School, with early experiences offered to students to educate them on the qualities of a leader and prepare them for future endeavours. This begins in an informal environment, such as participating in classroom collaboration, to a more formal setting, with opportunities to mentor younger students and attend development seminars.

Continuing through Years 7 – 12, a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum challenges students to think critically, engage in deep learning, and pursue their passions. Students in the lower senior school rotate through all subjects designated by the Australian Curriculum, before being offered the choice of electives in Year 10 – 12, with exciting options such as languages, specialty sciences, business, and arts. With a focus on preparing students for life beyond school, the College offers a formal Career Education Program dedicated to focusing on the needs of individual students, including their academic and post school goals. This includes options for both tertiary entry and vocational pathways.

Academic Excellence A. B. Paterson College places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, led by teachers who provide a nurturing and stimulating learning environment to ensure that every student reaches their full potential. Academic subjects are complemented by enrichment activities, including workshops, excursions,

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exhibitions, and activities such as debating and public speaking.

The College’s Academic Academy provides further opportunities for our academically excellent students to enrich their educational experience, through activities like Project Based Learning, Ethics Olympiad, Accelerated English and Mathematics, and an Academic Academy Weekly Master Class.

Co-Curricular Program The College believes in the importance of well-rounded education and offers an extensive range of co-curricular activities to enhance students’ learning experiences. Comprised of Sport, Arts and Activities, the co-curricular program empowers every student to achieve their own personal excellence in any discipline. The Arts faculty offer choral, instrumental, drama and dance programs, with opportunities for private tuition and extra-curricular ensembles, alongside an annual musical production. In the Sports arena, the College participates in the Associated Private Schools (APS) competition which includes weekly training and interschool games. On an individual level, swimming, cross country, track and field, and club sport is available. The College also offers unique opportunities such as creative writing club, makerspace, eSports, and Sumo Robotics to promote lifelong learning outside of the classroom.

Facilities The College prides itself on innovation in the education sector, continually creating dynamic learning spaces and facilities to ensure that students have an optimal learning environment. A. B. Paterson College boasts modern classrooms, well equipped science and technology laboratories, a multimedia centre, library, and specialised spaces for art, music, and drama. The sports precinct also features expansive sporting fields, courts, a swimming pool, and gymnasium, with a newly devised strength and conditioning program for students. New developments are constantly underway to promote learning and engagement in our community.

About A.B. Paterson College A: 10 A.B. Paterson Dve, Arundel QLD 4214 T: +61 7 5594 7947 E: abpat@abpat.qld.edu.au W: www.abpat.qld.edu.au www.schoolcompare.com.au

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Canterbury College 1987

Canterbury College is a dynamic and proudly academic ELC to Year 12 coeducational Anglican school, serving the communities of Logan City, southern Brisbane and northern Gold Coast.

We are a ‘big private school with a small school community feel’ set on 30 hectares of beautiful natural bushland in Waterford.

We cap our small class sizes, offer a disciplined yet kind environment, and promote a supportive pastoral care House system - featuring specialist wellbeing staff and programs like The Resilience Project.

Our staff get to know your children by name and what’s important to them, and how we can help.

At Canterbury, we focus on the whole child as an ‘allround’ school – developing their academic, physical, creative, cultural and social-emotional sides, and their spiritual growth.

And we keep them busy with study, sports, music and 20 different activity clubs or ‘thought sports’ – as mentally and physically engaged youth are happy youth.

Looking ahead, our ongoing 2021-29 Campus Master Plan ensures bright and engaging classrooms and learning spaces, surrounded by adventure

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playgrounds and inviting student social hubs well into the future.

Finally, we host Principal’s Tours each term, or Personal Campus Tours at a date and time that suits your family, through our Junior School and/ or Secondary School campuses, plus our College facilities.

We hope to welcome you to our fast-growing Canterbury Family…

School Motto Fortior Quo Paratior – The better prepared, the stronger.

School Vision To inspire and nurture confident, optimistic and compassionate young people who are ready for the world.

Core Mantra World Ready – doing everything we can to produce well-rounded, intelligent, active, happy, successful and resilient graduates.

Core Values Respect, Integrity, Community, Scholarship, Compassion, Social Responsibility.

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Facilities Early Learning Centre, Canterbury OSHC, Adventure Playgrounds, Kitchen Garden & Propagation Workshop, Care Central - Student Services Hub, Specialist Facilities – Music, Art, Science, Technology, Health; Major Events Centre, Libraries, Yalburru Community Café, Splash & Smash Sports Café, School Canteen, Performing Arts Theatre, Amphitheatre, Dance Studio, Music Rooms, Trade Training Centre, Functions Centre & Hospitality Kitchen, Digital Hub, Uniform Shop, Chapels.

Canterbury Taipans Sports Centre - Heated 10-Lane Olympic-Sized Lap Pool, Heated Undercover Learn To Swim Pool, 8 Tournament Standard Tennis Courts, Full Athletics Facility With Ex-Commonwealth Games Running Track; Sports Hall, 6 Playing Fields, MultiPurpose Outdoor Courts, Gyms, Cricket Nets.

A: 182 Old Logan Village Rd, Waterford QLD 4133 T: +61 7 3299 0888 E: enrolments@canterbury.qld.edu.au W: www.canterbury.qld.edu.au

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WITHIN THE ANGLICAN TRADITION, LINDISFARNE VALUES; Compassion - building genuine relationships through generosity of spirit and care for others.

Wisdom - gaining the knowledge, understanding, skills and character that comes from learning.

Respect - appreciating all within the environment and leaving an honourable legacy for those that follow.

Leadership - creating the competencies that equip students 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 Lindisfarne’s desired ethos and strategy.

Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School

a high quality, independent, Anglican, co-educational grammar school that serves the southern Gold Coast, Tweed Coast and northern New South Wales.

T: +61 7 5590 5099 E: enrolments@lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au W: lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au

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Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School is a leading co-educational independent school serving the southern Gold Coast, Tweed 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 that support our staff and families.

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.

While having all the advantages of a K-12 school, we have adopted a “one school, three sub-schools” approach through our Junior, Middle and Senior Schools allowing us to shape the curriculum in accordance with the developmental phases of our

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students and helps our educators better manage the transition between the six stages of school life.

We cultivate learning through relationships, expert teaching, educational research and innovation throughout our three sub-schools 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 We believe in a philosophy of educating the whole child, which takes place both inside and outside the classroom. Our excellent outdoor education program engages students in activities to develop life skills, team building, peer rapport and endurance, preparing therm for life’s challenges.

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Families choose Lindisfarne because of its high standards and student outcomes – from children’s early years through to their final weeks in Year 12.

We apply a rounded, high quality education across our two campuses and provide students with every opportunity to explore, learn and develop.

We provide a framework for 21st century learning and future-focused, real-world thinking that equips our students for their lives post-school.

Our students graduate enabled and empowered both academically and emotionally to assume responsibility for making a positive contribution to the world.

A: Preschool to Year 4: 36 Sunshine Avenue, Tweed Heads South NSW A: Years 5 to 12: 86 Mahers Lane, Terranora NSW T: 07 5590 5099 E: enrolments@lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au W: www.lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au

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MAKING OF MEN Developing young men of good character, strong intellect and generous spirit who will move confidently into the global community and who will use their talents and gifts to lead and serve others.

• Multiple academic pathways, cocurricular opportunities and world-class facilities • Spacious 22-hectare campus in East Brisbane, Queensland • Intake years Reception, Years 3, 5 or 7 • Boarding Years 7 to 12

Enrol online today at churchie.com.au

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THE MAKING OF MEN 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 who will 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 our four tenets of academic excellence, personal growth, spiritual awareness and service. As an academic institution, we value intellectual and scholastic pursuits and recognise our role, in partnership with parents and the community, in assisting our students 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

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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 of 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.

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Through the curriculum and learning framework of the PYP, Churchie’s Prep School delivers the Australian Curriculum across all the primary year levels, from Reception to Year 6. Churchie’s academic options are regularly reviewed, with the Queensland Certificate of Education, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Vocational Education and Training (VET) offered as distinct pathways in Years 11 and 12.

Curriculum Each 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 and strive to improve his personal best in everything he does both inside and outside the classroom.

Churchie is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, authorised for the delivery of the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP).

Facilities Churchie’s 22-hectare inner-city campus houses all academic and sporting facilities side-by-side. This creates a unique community learning environment combining modern and technology-rich learning areas, laboratories, sports training and competition facilities, rehearsal and performance spaces, and a boarding precinct all within short walking distances of each other, and close to the Brisbane CBD. A: Oaklands Parade, East Brisbane QLD 4169 T: +61 7 3896 2200 E: admissions@churchie.com.au W: www.churchie.com.au

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Brisbane Girls Grammar School Lives Enriched by Learning Selecting the right school for your daughter is one of the most important decisions a parent will make.

We all want the best for our children, and to know that they will be encouraged to discover the joy of learning, to question and be curious, and develop into confident, well-rounded young women.

Brisbane Girls Grammar School’s broad, liberal approach to education combines compulsory participation in a balanced curriculum, the development of higher-order thinking skills, and systematic curiosity in learning and research.

Academically nonselective in the main year of entry (Year 7), Girls Grammar students’ academic achievements are exceptional, with the School consistently ranked as one of the top-performing secondary schools in Queensland in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) and National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests for Years 7 and 9.

The School’s extensive Co-curricular Program, including sporting, cultural, service and leadership activities, provides a fundamentally important layer

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This balance of academic and life-wide learning experiences prepare girls to enter the world beyond School as thoughtful, resilient, and confident young women. Learning beyond the classroom is an essential part of the social, emotional, and cognitive development of Girls Grammar students, and the School’s all-inclusive fee structure ensures they have every opportunity to pursue their interests.

Facilities To best support student learning, the School’s facilities, resources and learning spaces are of the highest quality. In addition to our Main Campus at Spring Hill, Girls Grammar maintains the Marrapatta Memorial Outdoor Education Centre in the Mary Valley, the only outdoor education facility operated by a girls’ school in Queensland. The 13-hectare Rangakarra Recreational and Environmental Education Centre at Fig Tree Pocket provides the School its own sports fields and we continue to expand the environmental education facilities available at this campus.

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Nil Sine Labore Creating a warm and welcoming community of support is important for student wellbeing, and this is developed through a comprehensive, systematic framework of student care. The House structure at Girls Grammar is the bedrock of this system, nurturing girls’ intellectual, emotional, and social development, while our expert teachers and specialist staff support students to receive the understanding, care and guidance they need during the crucial stage of adolescence.

The School motto ‘Nil Sine Labore’ translates to ‘nothing without work’, and the outstanding academic results and personal achievements of Grammar girls and alumnae reflect how this philosophy influences their actions at school and beyond.

A: Gregory Terrace, Brisbane QLD 4000 T: + 61 7 3332 1300 E: admin@bggs.qld.edu.au W: bggs.qld.edu.au

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Stuartholme School is a Catholic, independent day and boarding school for girls in Years 7 to 12. 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.

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.

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Boarding: • Excellence Awardee for the 2023 Australian Education, Boarding School of the Year.

• Boarding numbers have increased by 25% in the past year.

• Heritage Listed Boarding facilities have undergone an extensive $6 million renovation, catering to the social and emotional needs of young women.

• Our Boarding team have created a relational wellbeing approach that places connections at the forefront and heart of the boarding experience.

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cultural activities, clubs, societies, domestic and international exchanges.

Facilities • Multi-purpose classrooms and science labs • Well-resourced Library Centre with 3 teaching areas and 2 adjoining multi-media rooms • Second-to-none music facilities including 6 rehearsal rooms and recording studio • 500 seat theatre with tree-top level green room • Renovated 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

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

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Boarding has been at the heart of Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie) for more than 100 years. As a great Australian boarding school, Churchie offers a seven-day-a-week immersive experience for students in Years 7 to 12 on a sprawling 22-hectare campus in the inner-city suburb of East Brisbane.

Churchie Boarding’s world-leading facilities include recently refurbished boarding houses with full-size individual rooms for up to 160 boarders. Explore Churchie’s fully refurbished facilities on a virtual tour at churchie.youtour.com.au.

Churchie’s academic options and tutoring support cater to the needs of a diverse range of students. The school recently expanded its VET course offerings to include a Certificate II in Rural Operations in partnership with The University of Queensland Gatton Campus, providing an opportunity for boarders to further develop their agricultural skills and remain connected to their rural heritage.

Churchie is also pleased to offer a limited number of financial assistance boarding bursaries to students living in rural and regional Australia who would not otherwise have the financial means to attend the school but would contribute meaningfully to the boarding community. Find out more at www.churchie.com.au/ boardingbursaries.

To assist families with providing a Churchie education for their sons, Churchie has introduced a sibling discount on boarding fees. Families can receive a 10% discount on the second child’s boarding fees and a 25% discount on the third (or more) child’s boarding fees.

Contact Churchie Admissions (+61 3896 2200 or admissions@ churchie.com.au) to organise a personalised tour for your family of our world-class facilities.

Learn more at www.churchie.com.au.

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BOARDING Churchie offers seven day boarding for boys in Years 7 to 12 on school grounds at our large inner-city campus with new boarding facilities in East Brisbane.

With supportive academic pathways, mentoring, cocurricular opportunities and world-class sporting facilities.

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Queensland School Profiles Directory • A.B. Paterson College 6,22,46,BC

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

•A nglican Church Grammar Sch 20,54,62 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

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

•B risbane Girls Grammar School 18,56,57 • 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

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

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• 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 26,48,49

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

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

•C olumba 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

•C olumba 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

•C oncordia 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

•C oncordia 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

•C oncordia 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 5,28,40,41 - 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 4923 1800 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

• Matthew Flinders Anglican College

• Our Ladys College

• Sinai College

• Iona College

• Moreton Bay Boys’ College

• Pacific Lutheran College

• Somerset College

• Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School

• Moreton Bay College

• Padua College

• Somerville House

• Mount Alvernia College

• Peace Lutheran College

• Southern Cross Catholic College 36,39

• 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 30,50

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

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

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

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

• San Sisto College

• St Eugene School

• Sheldon College

• St Francis College

• Siena Catholic College

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

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 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 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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• St Mary’s School

• St James College

• St Mary’s College Toowoomba

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 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

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

•S t Joseph’s Nudgee College

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

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

•S t Margaret’s Anglican Girls School FC,12, 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

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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 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

•S t 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 32,44

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 34,59,60

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 24,42,43

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 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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