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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS GUIDE 2018 SECONDARY SCHOOLS EDITION - BRISBANE Contents Catholic Schools Guide 'Acknowledged as the leading Guide to Catholic Secondary Education' Feature Editorial Feature Editorial Feature Editorial The Global Village Catholic Education in ACU and The Global the Global Village Village

8 9 10 Welcome to Catholic Schools Guide, 2018 edition. Each year, our Guide carries a different theme. This year, our theme is ‘The Global Village’. Feature Editorial Feature Editorial Feature Editorial Parents as First Hidden Costs of What does it mean to t a time when so many voices Brisbane Catholic Education; Augmented Reality Educators in the Education be part of a globalised A in this global world speak of Christian Zahra, Executive Director Speaking of phones, this year you Global Village Church? the exclusion of others, building of the National Catholic Education will find a few secret videos hidden both metaphoric and literal walls Commission; Michael Ondaatje, in this book that can be triggered on designed to prevent others from National Head of Arts, and your mobile device. How? Download entering, I feel passionate about Professor of History at Australian the free app called goAR and then taking a stand. The Australian Catholic University; Tony O’Byrne, look for the goAR logo, scan and 11 12 13 Bureau of Statistics indicates Chair of Catholic School Parents watch images literally come to life. that 28% of the current Australian Australia; and Michael McVeigh, population were born overseas, with well-known editor of the excellent Facts About the Guide Index Locations College many more of us the first generation Australian Catholics magazine. We The Colleges choose to advertise in of an immigrant family. I am that also have an article by Australian the Guide, but of course there is no Presentations person. My father fled post war Scholarship Group on the costs of compulsion to do so. Importantly, Italy with his family in a boat, to be education. the Guide is distributed free to welcomed by a country desperate to families via the Catholic Primary grow its population. There they found On Line Platforms School network. It is also available a new world. 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e often hear the phrase late 20th century – the electronic He theorised that the method of has been the greatest revolution in W ‘the global village’ used to age, which he predicted would communication, rather than the education since the introduction of describe today’s world of rapid be characterised by a community information communicated, would the printing press (by the German communications, easy and fast of people brought together by become the most important aspect inventor Johannes Gutenberg in the intercontinental travel, and ready technology. Sound familiar? of this new electronic age. 15th century – whose name McLuhan access to a world of information. appropriated for his own book some We understand it to mean that At the time that book was written, His vision that “the computer as 500 years later). there has been a breaking down television was just beginning to a research and communication of the boundaries that used to take off in Australia. TV fi rst came instrument” would become central The challenge is to teach our divide and isolate the peoples of to Queensland in 1959. McLuhan to our lives was proven correct students how best to fi nd, sift and the world; the ease of international saw this new medium as one which over the next half-century. Today, discern the right information from travel for the mass population and would, literally, bring the world into we are surrounded by them, in our the world of words, theories and the introduction of the internet are everyone’s living room. homes, our offi ces, our bedrooms, sometimes shaky facts which present probably the factors that most of us our pockets, and our schools, where themselves whenever they open ohn Phelan is Brisbane Catholic Education’s would say have contributed to the The world-wide web would not the use of these learning tools is Google or Bing. From the earliest J Manager of Communications and global village in which we live our become a reality for another 30 integrated across the curriculum. years of primary school, students in Marketing. lives today. years – and indeed, not until around Catholic schools are guided through a decade after McLuhan’s death in They enable us to conduct rapid this potential minefi eld, being taught John attended St Joseph’s College, Gregory It probably comes as a surprise to 1980 – but he was able to predict research into any and every subject how to access information safely and Terrace, then studied law and journalism, students in our schools today that what the internet would mean: imaginable; they allow us to do evaluate it wisely. They are taught before working as a radio journalist and the concept of “the global village” how to think, not what to think. presenter in Queensland, New South Wales is not an especially 21st century and Victoria. After serving as a member of the phenomenon; in fact, it’s a phrase that But the global village is more than just Queensland Parliamentary Press Gallery, John had its origin almost 60 years ago. The next medium, whatever it is … will include the world of electronic information. It worked as a Ministerial Press Secretary in the television as its content, not as its environment, also incorporates the ‘international state government, before moving into local The fi rst person to predict that the experience’ that is available to government. world would ‘shrink’ in such a way and will transform television into an art form. students – interacting with young as to become, in effect, a global A computer as a research and communication people from other countries and More than twenty years ago, John was one of village, was a Canadian philosopher cultures, whether that be online, or the pioneers of school communications and and media theorist by the name of instrument could enhance retrieval, obsolesce by welcoming them as visitors to marketing in Queensland, serving six years Marshall McLuhan. In his 1962 work, mass library organization, retrieve the individual’s our schools, or by visiting them in as Director of Public Relations and Marketing The Gutenberg Galaxy, he predicted encyclopaedic function and fl ip into a private line their homelands. These valuable for Queensland’s largest independent school, that the world would soon enter a experiences bring people together by John Paul College, before working in similar new age; an electronic age, when to speedily tailored data of a saleable kind. celebrating what we share in common, roles for the Anglican and Uniting Churches, everyone would have access to the The Gutenberg Galaxy, 1962 as well as what differentiates us. and as Director of Admissions and Marketing same information through technology. at Brisbane Boys’ College. He ‘came home’ to Although he didn’t really understand The world of the 21st century for Catholic education in 2008, joining Brisbane exactly how it would come to fruition, which we are educating our students Catholic Education and spearheading its McLuhan was predicting what we It was in this book that the phrase business with people on the other demands that our schools adopt the continuing growth and development. know today as the internet. “the global village” was fi rst used. side of the world in an instant; they practices and technologies which bring into our homes the horror of war they will use in their adult lives. Like He believed that human history In his next book, Understanding and famine in lands a long way from Marshall McLuhan in the mid-1900s, could be divided into four eras: Media, which was published in our own. we need to be visionaries to provide the acoustic age; the literary age; 1964, McLuhan coined another our students with the very best the print age; and – the one which phrase that was to become famous: The embrace of technology in our start to their lives as citizens of the he believed would arrive in the “the medium is the message”. schools over the past 25 years global village.

8 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au Catholic Education in the Global Village By Christian Zahra, Executive Director, National Catholic Education Commission

he story of Catholic towns where Catholic school systems are the T education in fi rst to take up the challenge of providing an Australia dates back to education for children. It is not an overstatement the fi rst decade of the to say that it’s hard to imagine schooling in 1800s, before Catholic Australia without Catholic education. priests were allowed in the fl edgling colony. Lay One in six Australian schools is a Catholic school. women and men who In some remote parts of Western Australia and had seen the power of the Northern Territory, a Catholic school is the forming young people only school in the community. The impact of any in the Faith began carrying on that tradition in Catholic school is signifi cant; the impact of a their own homes. About 15 years later, the fi rst Catholic school when it’s the only school within a of what we would today recognise as a Catholic few hundred kilometres is immeasurable. school opened in Parramatta, starting a 200- year journey that has taken Catholic education Each Catholic school across our nation is to every corner of this country. unique. Each has its set of individual strengths, as well as its particular challenges. But despite Australian Catholic schools were often that school being a vibrant and dynamic and established thanks to the generosity of lay transformative unit, it’s also part of a growing people and run under the leadership of orders of network of 1,740 Catholic schools that are religious women and men. forming young people to see themselves as truly part of something bigger than themselves. St Mary of the Cross MacKillop stands as a pioneer of Catholic education in our history, Think of your local Catholic schools. Think of the and especially in the history of educating outreach that takes place in support of the local, disadvantaged children, girls and those in national and international community. Those rural and regional Australia. Despite the schools are forming young people into citizens ebbs and fl ows of government funding across who have a sense of justice and a sense of two centuries, Catholic schools have always service – citizens that know that life isn’t all had a commitment to forming young people about “me”, but about being part of a global academically, physically, emotionally and village to which we can all contribute. spiritually. Think of how local schools are forming young As Pope Francis said back in 2014: “Education people in that way. Now multiply that effort by cannot be neutral. It is either positive or 1,740 and you’ll get a sense of the difference negative; either it enriches or it impoverishes; Catholic schools are making in this country – either it enables a person to grow or it lessens, and in our world. even corrupts him. The mission of schools is to develop a sense of truth, of what is good and Christian Zahra is the Executive Director of the National beautiful.” Catholic Education Commission. Over the past 25 years, Christian has provided leadership to a number of organisations, both in management and governance, Catholic schools seek to imbue truth, goodness with a focus on improving the lives of people, particularly and beauty in each community in which they those experiencing disadvantage. He served in the Federal operate, including in the many new suburbs and Parliament for six years between 1998 and 2004.

9 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village ACU and The Global Village By Professor Michael Ondaatje, National Head of Arts and Professor of History, ACU

his is an exciting time to study have lower unemployment than But what makes Arts at ACU so While becoming ‘work ready’ is a T at Australian Catholic University the national rate and higher special? Why might students choose key outcome of studying Arts at (ACU). The University is only 28 mid-career salaries than Science to study with us? Some will no doubt ACU, developing socially aware and years old, but already we rank in the graduates. But they are also thriving be attracted by our rising profi le – the ethically-minded graduates who top 3% of all universities worldwide. internationally, with qualities that fact that we have been recognised aspire to use their knowledge and ACU’s star is rising and our are highly prized by global employers for excellence in international skills in the service of others is at outstanding graduates are leaving in the workforce of the twenty-fi rst rankings. Others will be drawn to our the core of what we do. Students in their footprint on the world. century. Who would have thought student-centred learning environment the School of Arts are encouraged that 60% of industry leaders in the – an environment characterised to recognise and help ameliorate This momentum is exemplifi ed by United Kingdom had completed a by small class sizes, fl exible disadvantage in local and global the National School of Arts at ACU, Humanities, Social Sciences or Arts pathways through our degrees and contexts. For example, in our core where world-class researchers degree at university? engaging teaching staff who know second-year community engagement come together with award-winning their students’ names, provide unit, we encourage students to teachers to provide an exceptional Consider this too. Young people personalised learning support and see how urgent ‘global problems’, ichael Ondaatje is National Head of Arts, educational experience for today will experience about seven celebrate their students’ successes. such as poverty, exist in our own M and Professor of History, at Australian students that sets them up for life. career changes in their lives. This For still others the key appeal will communities. This year students Catholic University (ACU). Professor Ondaatje In 2017, ACU was ranked in the means that a vocational degree be our graduate outcomes – our in this unit have participated in the is a prize-winning researcher in American top 2-3% of universities for Arts – leading to one clearly-defi ned reputation for producing exceptional Big Idea Competition – ‘Australia’s history, and in 2012, was awarded the Max and Humanities worldwide. This job – may no longer be the most graduates who engage the world with leading social enterprise immersion Crawford Medal, ‘Australia’s most prestigious achievement is evidence of the practical choice for students. When confi dence and purpose. and competition for university award for achievement and promise in the University’s growing reputation for government or industry signals students’. There, they have had the humanities’. He is also the winner of several excellence in a range of disciplines, that they are on the lookout for In Arts at ACU, the world is our opportunity to apply the research, teaching awards at the national and university most notably History, Politics, well-rounded graduates who can classroom. We recognise that the critical thinking and problem-solving level, including an OLT Award for Teaching International Relations, Sociology apply their skills in new ways to modern workforce requires globally- skills developed in their Bachelor Excellence and an OLT Citation for Outstanding and Literature. At ACU, the future meet new challenges, this should focused citizens who understand of Arts degree to come up with Contributions to Student Learning. of Arts looks very bright indeed. be music to the ears of prospective different worldviews, are cross- actual solutions to real-world Arts students because this is the culturally competent and empathise problems. This is precisely the kind A regular political commentator on radio and This success notwithstanding, greatest strength of Arts graduates. with the life experiences of different of ‘hands-on’ experience that future television, Professor Ondaatje’s writing has doubts persist in some quarters peoples. In addition to an engaging employers will be looking for. also appeared in The Independent (UK), Sydney about the value of studying the Arts, The best thing about Arts graduates curriculum informed by contemporary Morning Herald, Age, Australian Financial Review, Humanities and Social Sciences is they keep on learning. They international issues, we offer our ACU’s National School of Arts is Newsweek Japan, and in many other outlets. at university. Historically, students understand context, communicate students rich opportunities to gearing up for an exciting few years He was recently selected by the US Embassy who expressed an interest in clearly and respond well to further their studies overseas. ahead. Our offerings are expanding in Australia for the International Visitor doing a BA were asked why, the change. They are also outward From semester-long exchanges to include innovative new degrees Leadership Program, the premier professional assumption being that it was an looking, equipped to engage with with one of our 90 international in diverse areas, including global exchange program of the US government, and indulgent pursuit that wouldn’t lead diverse cultural perspectives, partner universities, to intensive politics and creative practice; we has previously been a Senior Visiting Fellow at to a clearly-defi ned job. While old locally and globally. In a modern units of study taught by ACU staff in have study tours planned for Rome the University of Oxford. Professor Ondaatje is attitudes die hard, the world has job market that values fl exibility locations such as New York, Rome, and New York; and we are welcoming currently a member of the ACU Senate. changed almost beyond recognition. and diversity above all else, Arts London, Venice and Beijing, 200 Arts a large number of new teaching staff In today’s ‘global village’, where graduates stand out as both ‘work students at ACU have benefi ted from who will further enrich our expertise core human values will shape the ready’ and ‘world ready’. It is not international learning experiences in history, politics and international tide of technological innovation, surprising that so many people over the past year. These students relations, and sociology. the old stereotypes about Arts look who have carved out successful have discovered that studying woefully outdated. careers in law, politics, journalism, overseas is a transformative Our School is a lively intellectual business, government, education learning experience that builds community for students who wish to The evidence for the ‘real world’ and the creative industries have their confi dence, broadens their engage with pressing global issues value of Arts is compelling. In studied the Humanities and perspectives and gives them an and who aspire to make the world a Australia today, Arts graduates Social Sciences at university. edge in the global job market. better place.

10 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au Parents as First Educators in the Global Village 8 TIPS TO ENGAGE By Tony O’Byrne, Chair, Catholic School Parents Australia WITH YOUR CHILD’S LEARNING AND WELL-BEING he history of Catholic School education authorities such Engagement. A key outcome of this T Parents Australia (CSPA) is as NCEC and ACARA and research will be, during 2018, the AT SCHOOL relatively short however the story of governments; generation of tool kits outlining for parents and Catholic education in • Supports and provides national principals, teachers and parents Australia goes back nearly 200 years leadership to the State and – carers, contemporary Parent Meet and connect with your child’s to 1820 with the opening of the Territory parent bodies working Engagement strategies that enhance 1 teacher(s) early in the school year. fi rst Catholic school in Parramatta. with Catholic schools; student learning and well-being. Formed in late 2013, CSPA has • Works with such agencies as the quickly established itself as the Australian government and the CSPA is keen to get this right as national body for parents-carers with Australian Research Alliance for respected research has shown Stay up to date with what your child is children in the 1740 Catholic schools Children and Youth (ARACY) to that when parents engage in their learning at school and talk with them across Australia. Now, more so than support, explore and promote children’s learning, they develop a 2 ever, it takes the whole global village Parent Engagement as an stronger belief in education (Pushor, about it. to educate the child, and with great infl uence on student learning; and 2007) and their children are likely to: pride and responsibility parents • Collaborates with the National • achieve higher grades; are ‘the fi rst and most important Catholic Education Commission • stay at school longer; educators of their own children’ (Pope (NCEC) in all matters pertaining • develop better social skills; Participate in opportunities at school to John Paul II, 1994). to parents as partners in Catholic • have improved behaviour; 3 find out more about your child’s learning. education. • graduate successfully; and Driven by our core values of Integrity, • transition to post-secondary Respect, Faith and Inclusivity, CSPA Currently, a key undertaking education. supports and celebrates the holistic of CSPA is the exploration of (Emerson, Fear, Fox and Sanders, Read to your child every day and share the education (cognitive, social, physical, Parent Engagement practices in 2012). joy of learning through words, rhymes and ethical and spiritual) offered to schools across all school sectors 4 stories. students in Catholic schools. nationwide. Working in partnership If undertaken effectively, Parent with the University of Southern Engagement can be a cost effective What does CSPA do? Queensland (USQ) and ARACY, way for not only a parent – carer to Catholic School Parents Australia: CSPA has used funding from the improve their child’s learning and Share important information about • Advocates for families with Australian Government’s Department well-being, but also for the globally 5 your child with their teacher(s) and the children and young people in of Education and Training (DET) connected village of Australia to school. Australian Catholic schools; to survey and interview principals assist their students in stepping up • Represents these families to and interview parents about Parent to another level of performance. Encourage and support your child to do ony O’Byrne is the Catholic School Parents across Australia. CSPA 6 their very best both in their learning and T inaugural Chair of Australia is recognised works in collaboration behaviour – have realistic expectations. CSPA, a position he has by the Australian Catholic and consultation with held since 2013. Tony Bishops Conference the National Catholic was principal of Aquinas through the Bishops Education Commission. College at Ringwood Commission for Catholic Read the school newsletter and keep up for 25 years up until Education as the national Catholic School Parents 7 to date with school happenings. 2013. Tony’s three body representing and Australia (CSPA) was children were educated advocating for the parents formed by the State and in Catholic schools and and carers of over Territory Catholic school he currently works for 765,000 children and parent bodies of: ACT, Access information to be informed Melbourne Catholic young people who attend NSW, QLD, SA, Tasmania, about your young people’s senior school Education. the 1738 Catholic schools Victoria and WA. 8 assessment and transitions from school.

11 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au Consider these hidden cost tips when Hidden Costs of Education planning your child’s education ave you started savings What some parents fail to consider Independent statistician and H for your child’s education? however are the additional costs Managing Director of foreseechange Understanding the total cost of associated with education that Charlie Nelson says a range of 1 Find out what uniform costs are now and likely to be when your child education might give you a reason sometimes go unrecognised until economic factors infl uence the cost starts school to. When it comes to planning your their children actually start school. of education. “Employment growth, • Uniforms can be expensive, and will most likely need to be updated child’s education, there are several hourly wages and infl ation all impact 1 as your child grows up. factors most families consider, Research conducted by ASG , an the cost of living, which puts extra • Ask the school about uniform costs and fi nd out if there is a from the quality of the education, education savings and scholarship strain on the family budget. With second-hand uniform store. range of subject options, academic benefi t fund provider in Australia, school fees likely to rise further, it • You may also want to fi nd out if the school is looking to update or achievement, school values and illustrates that costs such as has never been more important for change uniforms in the near future. ethos, and family tradition. And, uniforms, books, extracurricular parents to fi nancially plan for their although cost may not be the activities, technology and child’s future.” number one factor when making excursions or school trips in 2017 this important decision, research can actually represent 27 per cent Careful planning and budgeting now 2 Get a feel for current book, technology and stationery costs by ASG1 suggests that the of the total costs for a child can of course help families ensure • Find out what the average book list cost is at each year level to see estimated total cost of a Catholic attending a Catholic secondary there are no surprises during the what the likely costs could be when your child starts school. education2 has risen by 57 per cent school in metropolitan Australia. fi rst year of school. in the last decade, which makes Families planning on sending cost a growing consideration for their child born in 2017 through ASG provides a cost and savings 3 Find out if there are additional levies during the school period many families. Information from the a Catholic education could face calculator on their website— • It might be worthwhile confi rming with the school if they are Australian Bureau of Statistics also additional costs of close to www.asg.com.au which can help you planning on any additional levies to cover things like buildings or indicates that the cost of education $50,000 over 13 years. understand the various estimated refurbishment over the coming years. across all sectors has risen by 64 costs associated with the different per cent over the past 10 years, ASG CEO John Velegrinis says types and stages of education, which which is more than double the Australians are fortunate to have may help you with your planning. increase in infl ation.3 excellent government, systemic 4 Find out whether or not all trips and excursions are included in the and private schools to choose For comprehensive summary sheets school fees and levies Luckily, fi nding out the fees and from, but costs can spiral out of detailing the cost of education in • Confi rm with the school the policies around school trips and levies associated with a particular control. “We advocate parents use metropolitan and regional Australia excursions and if these costs are included in the annual fee schedule. school, and comparing schools a disciplined approach by putting visit: www.asg.com.au/edcosts across a range of criteria is a little bit away each week so they relatively easy to do, especially can fi nancially afford to meet their 1 Source: ASG Planning for Education Index, 2017 Find out if here are any special activities, such as exchanges or with resources such as children’s educational goals and 2 Catholic education was included as part of the 5 analysis for systemic education. overseas trips, that your child may want to attend Catholic Schools Guide. aspirations.” 3 Source ABS: 6401 Consumer Price Index, Sep 17 • Cultural and language exchanges or excursions are great opportunities for students to learn and experience new cultures and countries. If you think you’d like your child to participate in these types of About ASG experiences, it might be worthwhile fi nding out from the school when and how much these types of trips or experiences cost to ensure that ASG conducts the ASG Planning for service that takes the fi nancial educational opportunities for you can plan for these additional costs as they come up. Education Index annually, asking pressure off parents, families and children. ASG has been helping parents to estimate education guardians and allows you to pay for families and their children for more costs, which cover preschool, your child’s school fees, and other than 40 years. During this time, primary and secondary schools in education related expenses as more than 540,000 children have 6 Understand whether there are costs for things like school band or Australia. Cost estimates are based billed by the school in manageable been enrolled with ASG and more sporting equipment on 12,500 responses collected instalments over the year. than $2.8 billion in education • Participating in school music or sporting programs can also mean by ASG. To help with the costs of benefi ts and scholarship payments additional costs for purchasing or renting instruments or equipment. education, ASG Funding Solutions is ASG is a member owned returned to members. For more These costs can vary, and if your child participates in a number of an annual education costs payment organisation, helping to create information visit: www.asg.com.au activities, they can add up quickly.

12 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au What does it mean to be part of a globalised Church? By Michael McVeigh, Editor, Australian Catholics

ost of us wouldn’t know much about the the common good and for peace’, he told a group and prosperity, turning people into brothers and M Central African Republic. A landlocked of international students last year. ‘In this way, sisters. country in the middle of Africa, it is home to young people are formed who thirst for truth and around 4.6 million people. Despite being the site not power, ready to defend their values and live Under the leadership of Pope Francis, the of ongoing confl ict between Christian and Muslim mercy and charity, which are the fundamental Catholic Church is becoming more of a beacon militias in recent years, it is rarely featured in our pillars for a healthier society.” to those who look for that latter type of news here in Australia. globalisation, where the concerns of those at the There is an enormous blessing that comes forgotten margins of our world are the centre of But in 2015, the Central African Republic did from being part of a globalised Church. It allows attention for the global community. make the news – and not for another outbreak us to experience a solidarity with Christian of violence. In November that year, Pope Francis communities in places like the Central African As Jesuit priest Fr David Holdcroft recent wrote launched the Catholic Church’s Year of Mercy Republic that have been torn apart by confl ict. in Eureka Street, “Francis’ approach was not in Bangui, the country’s capital. Opening the Organisations like Caritas and Catholic Mission primarily theological; it was in the fi rst place Holy Door of the Cathedral in front of a crowd of offer a way for Catholic schools to contribute pastoral and active. It was to travel and place ichael McVeigh has been the editor of onlookers, the Pope declared that the city was, in a meaningful way to the lives of people in himself at the centre of people’s lived experience, M Australian Catholics magazine since that day, ‘the spiritual capital of the world’. those communities. Students might even go on withholding moral judgement, but helping its 2005, and is also the senior editor at Jesuit immersion trips where they connect with Catholic participants to situate their experience – and Communications Australia, overseeing Eureka Traditionally, only churches in Rome have had communities in developing countries. suffering – within a larger narrative and analysis.” Street and Madonna magazine. Holy Doors. They are generally designated during jubilee years so that pilgrims may walk through Catholic communities here in Australia are also Fr Holdcroft points to Pope Francis’ homily on Provide copies of the magazine to parents them to receive the plenary indulgences that enriched by being part of a globalised Church. the island of Lampedusa, the landing place of or teachers in your school and help bring the are available to them during those celebrations. Many parishes welcome priests from overseas, many boat migrants attempting to fi nd passage faith to life in your community. Go to www. The Year of Mercy was the fi rst time a Pope had and host regular liturgies for migrant groups. Our to Europe, and where it’s impossible to forget the australiancatholics.com.au to fi nd out how to allowed Holy Doors to be designated in other Catholic schools attract families from different many who perished trying to make the journey. subscribe. dioceses. The Central African Republic, which backgrounds, many of whom fi rst connected with few could even fi nd on a map, was the fi rst place the Church in countries a long way from Australia. “The culture of comfort, which makes us think only One of the main focuses of the magazine where a Door of Mercy was opened. They trust that the values that they were raised of ourselves, makes us insensitive to the cries in recent years has been to promote young with will also be passed on to their children of other people, makes us live in soap bubbles writers. Through an internship program, Pope Francis has spoken about what he terms because our Church is a universal one. which, however lovely, are insubstantial’, said Pope students from Catholic high schools are given the ‘globalisation of indifference’, which often Francis. ‘In this globalized world, we have fallen the opportunity to plan and edit one edition of arises as a defence mechanism when people are Once you start to see yourself as part of a into globalized indifference. We have become used Australian Catholics magazine each year. The confronted with the overwhelming diffi culties facing worldwide community of people with the same to the suffering of others: it doesn’t affect me; it magazine’s Young Journalist Award attracts people around the world. It’s diffi cult not to despair values and interests, other barriers also start doesn’t concern me; it’s none of my business!” more than 1000 entries from across the at the endless stories of violence and confl ict in to fall down. While he was in the Central African country annually, and the magazine’s young our media. Sometimes we can feel like the only Republic, Pope Francis made a visit to a mosque He continued, “Let us ask the Lord for the grace to writers community offers ongoing opportunities option is to turn off, to focus on the immediate that had been besieged by Christian militias. weep over our indifference, to weep over the cruelty and support for dozens of young people aged needs of ourselves and those closest to us. of our world, of our own hearts, and of all those who 15 to 25. “Christians and Muslims are brothers and in anonymity make social and economic decisions But, in his travels and in his speeches, Pope sisters”, he said to the men gathered inside. which open the door to tragic situations like this.” Outside of his work for Jesuit Communications, Francis puts forward an alternative approach – “Together we must say no to hatred, to revenge Michael has held positions on the Australian one that doesn’t just focus on our own needs and and to violence, particularly that violence which In a sense, what Pope Francis has done is Catholic Media Council and the executive of the goals, but sees each of us as part of a different is perpetrated in the name of a religion or of God made the peripheries the heart of our Church. Australasian Catholic Press Association, as well type of global community. himself. God is peace. Salaam.” With Pope Francis, the heart of our Church is no as the Jesuits’ Asia Pacifi c communications longer Rome. The heart is wherever the lost and group. “To the modern concept of the intellectual While globalisation has many detractors, there abandoned congregate, wherever the desperate working for the realisation of self and in search are in reality two types of globalisation – that cry out for help, wherever victims seek shelter. of personal recognition, it is necessary to counter which creates inequality and confl ict, pushing The heart of a globalised Church is at the with a model built on solidarity, which works for people apart; and that which creates peace margins – the same place that Jesus lived.

13 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village www.catholicschoolsguide.com.au Index A list of Catholic Secondary Colleges featured in the 2018 Guide.

All Hallows’ School Mary MacKillop College St Joseph’s Nudgee College 547 Ann Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 60 Bage Street, Nundah QLD 4012 2199 Sandgate Road, Boondall QLD 4034

UNT ALVERN Ambrose Treacy College MO IA Mount Alvernia College St Laurence’s College

D E IA US N Twigg Street, Indooroopilly QLD 4068 MEUS ET OM 82 Cremorne Road, Kedron Qld 4031 82 Stephens Road, South Brisbane QLD 4101

Brigidine College, Indooroopilly Our Lady’s College St Mary’s College 53 Ward Street, Indooroopilly QLD 4068 15 Chester Road, Annerley QLD 4103 Mary Street, Woodend QLD 4305

Carmel College Padua College St Patrick’s College 20 Ziegenfusz Road, Thornlands QLD 4164 80 Turner Road, Kedron Brisbane QLD 4031 60 Park Parade, Shorncliffe, QLD 4017

Chisholm Catholic College San Sisto College St Peter Claver College

C E 204 California Creek Road, Cornubia QLD 4130 97 Mayﬁ eld Road, Carina QLD 4152 ONCERN • LOVE • JUSTIC 10 Old Ipswich Road, Riverview QLD 4303

Clairvaux MacKillop College Southern Cross Catholic College St Rita’s College Klumpp Road, Upper Mt Gravatt QLD 4122 307 Scarborough Road, Scarborough QLD 4020 41 Enderley Road, Clayﬁ eld QLD 4011

Emmaus College St Benedict’s College St Thomas More College 48 East Street, Jimboomba Qld 4280 21 St Benedict’s Close, Mango Hill QLD 4509 Cnr Troughton Road and Turton Street, Sunnybank QLD 4109

Iona College St Edmund’s College Stuartholme School 85 North Road, Lindum QLD 4178 16 Mary Street, Woodend, Ipswich QLD 4305 365 Birdwood Terrace, Toowong QLD 4066

Loreto College St James College Trinity College Beenleigh 415 Cavendish Road, Coorparoo QLD 4151 201 Boundary Street, Spring Hill QLD 4000 Scott Street, Beenleigh QLD 4207

Lourdes Hill College St John Fisher College Villanova College 86 Hawthorne Road, Hawthorne QLD 4171 John Fisher Drive, Bracken Ridge QLD 4017 24 Sixth Avenue, Coorparoo QLD 4151

Marist College Ashgove St Joseph’s College Gregory Terrace 142 Frasers Road, Ashgrove QLD 4060 285 Gregory Terrace, Spring Hill, QLD 4000

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Keep up to date about Open Days, Jobs and the Latest News catholicschoolsguide.com.au Representative Sports Visit Us in 2018 All Hallows’ School • AFL • Rowing Explore our diverse Mercy Est. 1861 • Athletics • Swimming Action, curricular and co- • Basketball • Tae Kwon Do curricular opportunities at our “Inspired by our Mercy tradition of faith and compassion, All Hallows’ prepares • Cross Country • Tennis annual Open Day on Sunday young women to lead, serve and learn in a caring and nurturing environment.” • Fencing • Touch Football 27 May. School Tours are • Football • Volleyball also available by appointment Mrs Catherine O’Kane • Hockey • Water Polo and we invite you to visit our • Indoor Cricket website for details. • Netball

Dieu et Devoir A 547 Ann St, Brisbane QLD 4000 Gender Girls Extra-Curricular Activities T 07 3831 3100 Year Range Years 5 - 12 • Cluster Day Workshops • Instrumental Music Ensembles • Science Club God and Duty • Cre8 Lab • Instrumental Music Lessons • Speech and Drama W www.ahs.qld.edu.au Enrolment 1,560 students • Cultural Immersions • Interschool Book Club • Student Council Principal Mrs Catherine O’Kane Year 7 240 students; 10 classes • Dance Ensembles • Interschool Production • Swim Fit Enquiries The Enrolments Ofﬁ cer Languages French, Italian & Japanese • Days of Excellence • Makerspace • Theatresports • Debating • Mercy Action Groups • Tournament of Minds Email [email protected] Fees 2018 Yr 7 $10,350 Yr 12 $11,020 • Future Problem Solving • Mooting • Vocal Ensembles International Reg. Yes VET Yes • Gym Fit • Photography • Vocal Lessons CRICOS 03925M

What Makes Us Special Global Village All Hallows’ School is a community alive with the charism of The School’s motto Dieu et Devoir, “God and Duty”, endures Catherine McAuley and the traditions and culture of our 157- as the defi ning spirit of our community. Our students are year history. Established in 1861, All Hallows’ is grounded in socially aware, taking action beyond our community as active the Catholic traditions and values of the Sisters of Mercy, with participants in many local and international social justice Catherine McAuley as their founder. Catherine’s vision lives on initiatives and outreach experiences, including our annual today in the fi rst girls’ school in Queensland and the oldest Cape York Cultural Immersion, Indigenous Community Visit, Students secondary school in the State. Cambodian Cultural Immersion and bi-annual Antipodeans attaining QCE Expedition. In addition, our cultural immersions to France, Italy 2015 | 2016 As visionary leaders in the education of girls in Years and Japan strengthen our global connections, providing an 100% 100% 5 – 12, we journey into the third decade of the 21st century enriching experience in the student’s language of choice. These developing young women who are future-ready. We believe opportunities empower our students to develop their leadership that our girls are best prepared by engaging in a faith-based, capabilities, learn vital life skills and develop a better broad liberal education that provides challenging options and understanding of themselves, the world and their place in it. fl exibility. From a multi-skilled and multi-disciplinary base, we foster the growth of highly developed thinking, strong problem- As educational leaders, we collaborate with a global Yr 12 solving skills and the gift of personal refl ection, enabling an community of schools engaged in digital transformation to students taking All Hallows’ girl to become a skilled communicator in a global improve teaching and learning. In collaboration with Microsoft the OP pathway context. Showcase Schools, internationally and nationally, we create 2015 | 2016 immersive and inclusive experiences to foster a lifelong love 92% 93% Our House-based pastoral care system ensures that every girl of learning and the development of young women who are is personally known, supported and nurtured and our active future-ready. Our critical use of technology drives school-wide parent community provides many opportunities for parental transformation, with an emphasis on the innovative use of engagement in our community. Our students experience technology to personalise learning for our students. and respond to an academically rigorous and intellectually challenging curriculum, and are encouraged to be fully- At a time of signifi cant change in society, we strive to develop Yr 12 engaged in the many aspects of School life. within our students a deep understanding of global issues students taking a non OP pathway and a socially informed conscious. Our collective approach, 2015 | 2016 We seek to promote the personal and spiritual development of incorporating a global commitment to innovation in education, 8% 7% an informed conscience and a commitment to work for social an extensive community service program and local and justice in the wider community. international immersions, expands our students’ perspectives, preparing them to achieve what the world has not yet imagined.

17 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village Representative Sports Visit Us in 2018 Ambrose Treacy College • AFL • Swimming Join us in Term 1 for an Est. 2015 • Basketball • Tennis afternoon tour on Tuesday 20 • Canoe Polo • Track and Field February or a morning tour on “We focus entirely on the unique needs of boys and celebrate their strengths • Cricket • Triathlon and Aquathlon Thursday 22 March. For and abilities. With 80 years’ experience in educating boys, we understand • Cross Country • Volleyball further dates and times what makes them tick, and knowing boys means we teach them the way • Football • Water Polo please check the College boys learn best.” • Rugby Union website. Mr Michael Senior

‘Learning today A Twigg St, Indooroopilly QLD 4068 Gender Boys Extra-Curricular Activities T 07 3878 0500 F 07 3878 0501 Year Range Yr 4 - 12 Co-curricular Music Co-curricular Clubs Community & Friendship Groups Leading tomorrow’ • Vocal Ensembles • Anglers • Meals on Wheels W www.atc.qld.edu.au Enrolment 1,050 students • Choirs • Art • Sailability Principal Mr Michael Senior Year 7 185 students; 6 classes • Instrumental Bands • Board Games • Blind Eye Ministries Enquiries The Enrolments Ofﬁ cer Languages Japanese • Iinsturmental Ensembles • Chess • St. Vincent de Paul • Handbell Ensembles • Cooking • Books for PNG Email [email protected] Fees 2018 Please contact the College • Taiko Drumming Troupe • Environmental • Western Suburbs Special VET Yes • Gardening School • Junior Robotics • The Glenleighden School • Media • St. Mark’s Inala • Technology

What Makes Us Special Global Village In everything we do, we aim to inspire excellence; a personal Ambrose Treacy College seeks to be an authentic Catholic excellence that sees all boys reach their potential. Boys are community in the Edmund Rice tradition and promotes engaged in dynamic and relevant experiences and pathways that excellence in learning, leadership and service. We challenge promote learning, personal growth, achievement and service. our students to make a prophetic difference to our world. Our vision is built around our desire to help educate and prepare young men for a world that is desperately calling out for our The curriculum centres around a dynamic, intentional future leaders to be young men of character who will help shape approach to learning that is designed to take young men the direction of our future communities. This is based upon our beyond their immediate community. Boys will learn to touchstones of Learning, Leadership and Service. grapple with the realities of a globalised world and how to respond as a 21st century learner. We believe learning at Ambrose Treacy College should be about balance. A balanced offering across STEM (Science, Ambrose Treacy College is an exciting community that Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Humanities and wants to make a difference in society by helping to develop the Arts allows boys to grow and excel across the many facets young men with a genuine desire to make the world a better of their emerging self. The rich co-curricular life of the school place in which to live. The service learning initiatives allow complements what happens inside the classroom to enable boys to develop their faith and community connections, boys to achieve the kind of balanced life that will set them up celebrating cultural diversity through our friendship groups well for a healthy, happy adulthood. and service programs.

We aim to develop young men who will be the leaders of Our contemporary immersion programs provide opportunities tomorrow. Throughout their time at the College, our students for our young men to discover what their purpose in life is and will be offered a connected holistic Formation framework that importantly how they can play a positive role in the world in provides support for their purposeful growth as they journey which they live. Throughout 2018, immersions to India, Japan from boyhood into young men. and Stradbroke Island offer participants the opportunity to engage with social justice and cultural programs building an At Ambrose Treacy College, we believe service is central to the awareness of their responsibilities as global citizens. authenticity of our community as it empowers a boy’s capacity to live his faith through action. We provide a comprehensive Our College is a place of learning and growing. If your son Service Program designed to form young men through is a young man ready to conquer the world, then Ambrose meaningful and challenging opportunities, programs and Treacy College is the school to open doors to a new world immersions. of exciting opportunities.

18 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village Representative Sports Visit Us in 2018 Brigidine College, Indooroopilly • AFL • Rugby 7s Our Visitation Days are held each Est. 1929 • Basketball • Soccer & Futsal term. You are welcomed to the • Cross Country • Swimming College and offered a student “The College will remain a centre of learning where strong life-giving • Equestrian • Tennis guided tour. Enjoy morning tea relationships provide for an enriched future.” • Hockey • Touch Football with the Principal and enrolment • Indoor Cricket • Track & Field staff who will be happy to answer Mr Brendan Cahill, Principal • Netball • Volleyball any questions. Visitation time is • Rowing • Water Polo 9.30am to 10.30am. Check the College website for dates.

‘Strength & A 53 Ward St, Indooroopilly QLD 4068 Gender Girls Extra-Curricular Activities T 07 3870 7225 F 07 3371 8936 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 • Biennial Musicals • Junior Showcase • Bond Mooting Gentleness’ • Clubs: • 10 Dances Troupes • Theatre Sports W www.brigidine.qld.edu.au Enrolment 805 students - Art • 12 ensembles of Instrumental • Technovation Principal Mr Brendan Cahill Year 7 160 students; 6 classes - Book Vocal, and Drama groups • Opti-MINDS Enquiries Mrs Kathy Webb Languages French & Japanese - Chess & Cribbage • Ministry of Music, Light and • St Vincent de Paul - Homework Sound • Overseas & local immersion Email [email protected] Fees 2018 Yr 7 $8,623 Yr 12 $8,510 - Interact • Justice & Democracy Group; experiences VET Yes - STEM Brigid’s Women • Senior Theatre Productions • Debating Join us for a Twilight Tour 22 May 4pm – 6pm

What Makes Us Special Global Village Established in 1929, Brigidine College is an Independent With the worldwide reach of the Brigidine Congregation, Catholic College for girls in Years 7 to 12. As a Kildare students become members of a Global Village through Ministries school in the Brigidine tradition, the philosophy of extensive learning that is inclusive and welcoming to all. Fortiter et Suaviter (Strength and Gentleness) is refl ected in every aspect of College life. Both the people and the place Brigidine College is involved in matters that impact on the have a ‘feel’ that is distinctively Brigidine. The College is a Church and its outreach to the world, while identifying crucial centre of faith and learning where strong life-giving relations issues on the place of young women in that world. Key to a empower students with confi dence and hope. Brigidine education is social and ethical responsibility and the duty of social change incumbent on all Global Citizens. The Brigidine Learning Paradigm provides opportunities for Through ACRATH (Human Traffi cking) and BASP (Refugees), students to be fully engaged in learning that equips them for Justice and Democracy groups, students actively participate in the 21st century. It’s exciting and appropriate that the years real world options to promote a socially just world. of tradition sit comfortably with the latest advances in modern technology and learning. In 2017, Brigidine students demonstrated how to be 21st Century Global Citizens through a Creative Citizenship The teaching and learning occurs in a collaborative and Competition. By exploring curriculum connections through the cooperative atmosphere with the focus on adolescent girls Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, and Digital Technologies, journeying to adulthood. Each girl is encouraged to develop the students were immersed in stimulating ideas and her strengths and interests, to take risks and experience presentations that were digital, interactive and creative. leadership in a safe environment. Her learning needs Global Citizenship is further explored through International are expertly supported through mentoring, extension and Exchanges/Immersions, as well as National challenges enrichment experiences, including various young scholars’ through extensive Indigenous learning opportunities. With links programs with local universities. to schools in Japan, Noumea and France, students actively live the experiences that change attitudes and values. Immersions The College has a proven record of strong academic achievement have also occurred to South Africa and Vietnam, with current and a range of curriculum pathways to meet the diverse learning and past students still actively pursuing outreach to those in needs and career aspirations of students. Every year, over 97% need. Rhodes Scholar recipient (2012), Amanda Rojek (past of OP eligible students are offered tertiary places. Extensive student) is currently working as a trauma doctor in Africa. cocurricular options, integrated wellbeing and social justice programs support and challenge the girls to become strong and Brigidine College opens doors for students to be Global gentle women in the tradition of the Brigidine Sisters. Citizens actively taking their place in the world.

19 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village Representative Sports Visit Us in 2018 Carmel College • AFL • Rugby 7s College tours are available Est. 1993 • Athletics • Soccer at any time upon request. • Basketball • Swimming To schedule a tour, please “Carmel College has proudly served the Redlands for over twenty-ﬁ ve years • Cricket • Tennis contact our College reception. as a welcoming, Catholic co-educational learning community that recognises • Cross Country • Touch Football the culture of its past, its exciting present and the shaping of the future of • Netball • Volleyball the College.” • Rugby league Mr Stephen Adair

‘Let your light A 20 Ziegenfusz Rd, Thornlands QLD 4164 Gender Co-educational Extra-Curricular Activities T 07 3488 7777 F 07 3206 0474 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 • Arts Enrichment club • Environment group • Student Representative shine’ • Arts showcase evening • Fitness club Council W www.carmelcollege.qld.edu.au Enrolment 1,140 students • Biennial musicals • Immersion programs • Tech crew Principal Mr Stephen Adair Year 7 210 students; 7 classes • Camp • Instrumental music lessons • Weekly mass Enquiries Please contact College reception Languages Japanese • Choir • Opti-Minds • Youth group • Concert band • Readers Cup Email [email protected] Fees 2018 Yr 7 $5,513 Yr 12 $5,843 • Dance • Social justice initiatives, The fees listed above include • Drama extension e.g. St Vincent de Paul College levies, camps, textbook • Debating appeals and laptop hire. VET Yes

What Makes Us Special Global Village As the sole Catholic co-educational secondary College in As the only Catholic co-educational secondary College Redland City, Carmel College provides education for 1140 in thriving Redland City, Carmel College is committed to students from Years 7 to 12. Celebrating 25 years in 2017, connecting its community to the global village. We understand the College has a strong tradition of encouraging students to that the world our students will enter is an inter-connected, ‘let their light shine’ in and for the community. fast-paced place, and that they will need to be equipped with

communication skills and experience for their success. The Students All members of our College are valued, respected and importance of language is emphasised at our College, with all attaining QCE encouraged to maximise their opportunities to be positive students learning Japanese in their formative years to allow 2015 | 2016 contributors to society. We empower students to be connected for a connection with our neighbours in the Asia Paciﬁ c region. 98.9% 98.2% to the College by embracing the values of respect, resilience, Furthermore, our students are skilled written and verbal diligence and positive relationships in their everyday actions, communicators: critical to their ability to interrelate globally. and in their approach to learning. We embed international perspectives into our classrooms Our talented and caring teachers are committed to inspiring through our learning and teaching, as well as delivering an our students – spiritually, academically, culturally and engaging religious education curriculum that allows students Yr 12 physically. We develop our students as life-long learners who to discover and understand a range of diverse cultural and students taking have a genuine love of learning. spiritual perspectives. The College’s ability to interact with the OP pathway the global village is made possible through its extensive 2015 | 2016 The point of difference in being part of Carmel College is in the implementation of digital technologies in the classroom. Our 53.8% 57.3% Pastoral Care we provide to each member of our community. students frequently and expertly discover and create meaning We are committed to educating the whole person through from world-wide sources. They have access to state of the art providing authentic care and support, particularly by developing video conferencing technologies to allow for interaction with a relationship between family and the College. We know these experts across the globe, truly allowing them to experience partnerships and care lead to academic and personal success. life without boundaries. Our students are also given access to opportunities that allow them to develop inter-culturally, by Yr 12 Our approach to education and Pastoral Care draws on the visiting and interacting with diverse communities across the students taking a non OP pathway Marist values of simplicity, presence, love of work, family world, including immersion programs to locations such as 2015 | 2016 and being “in the way of Mary”. The celebration of mission Samoa, and class excursions to Japan. Finally, at the heart of 46.2% 42.7% and faith is reﬂ ected in our meaningful retreat and liturgical what we do is teaching our students to respect the dignity of programs, as well as in our commitment to social justice by all individuals and promoting the common good: critical to a supporting the marginalised in our community. harmonious globe.

20 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village Representative Sports Visit Us in 2018 Chisholm Catholic College • AFL • Netball We look forward to welcoming Est. 1992 • Athletics • Rugby League you to our College on 8 • Basketball • Rugby Union March for the College Open “The student is the centre of our concern and learning is our Core Business. • Cricket • Soccer Day. College Tours can be Our context is that of a Catholic school – nurturing the whole person – their • Cross Country • Softball arranged throughout the year hope for the future, their opportunities to shine and their ﬂ ourishing future.” • Equestrian • Swimming by contacting the College • Futsal • Touch Football Registrar. Ms Martina Millard • Golf • Volleyball

‘Live Christ’s A 204 California Creek Rd, Cornubia QLD 4130 Gender Co-educational Extra-Curricular Activities T 07 3209 0700 F 07 3287 6291 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 • Liberation Letters • Hospitality café Challenge’ • Sports Academy (Basketball, • School musical W www.chisholm.qld.edu.au Enrolment 960 students Rugby, Netball, Soccer) • Audio Visual Technology Club Principal Ms Martina Millard Year 7 180 students; 7 classes • Vocal Ensemble • Robotics Club Enquiries College Registrar Languages Spanish & Japanese • String Ensemble • Art Club • Rock band – Junior and Senior • STEMSEL Email [email protected] Fees 2018 Yr 7 $4,658 Yr 12 $4,926 • International tours VET Yes • Primary School tutoring programs

What Makes Us Special Global Village Chisholm Catholic College embodies those deeper values At Chisholm Catholic College, we recognise that the world is at the heart of a Catholic Education – the highest standard now a very small place. We teach Spanish and Japanese at of academic excellence, strong parent partnerships and the the College. There are over 500 million native speakers of blessing of knowledge leading students to envisage the future Spanish. Learning this language allows students to connect in with hope and promise. Chisholm Catholic College provides the world in which they live. Learning Japanese, on the other a Christ-centred education, setting high expectations for its hand, challenges students. It is considered one of the diffi cult Students students. In a context of visible learning, these expectations languages as it has its own lettering system, which means attaining QCE embrace self-discipline and self-motivation as the pillars for students have to think differently to master it. The Japanese 2015 | 2016 student success. The College works in close partnership with culture and customs also broaden students’ ways of thinking and 94% 88% parents and strives to provide students with what they need looking at the world. Japanese opens doors to careers of the in order to fl ourish at school and be successful in their global future, because theirs is such a technologically advanced society. future. We have a sister city, Hirakata, in Japan and we have a student exchange every two years. We are planning the same thing for Chisholm Catholic College is a supportive and deeply caring Spanish and anticipate our fi rst exchange will be in 2018. faith community valuing and foregrounding the importance Yr 12 of parent and student partnerships. It is a partnership Our Liberation Letters project works with refugees to assist students taking facilitating a student’s own self-construction on the journey them to learn to read and also to apply for jobs by writing the OP pathway of becoming the best possible version of themselves. The letters of introduction for them. Students gain as much as 2015 | 2016 college motto, ‘Live Christ’s Challenge’, sets young people do those they assist, as they share stories of their lives. 53% 52% on a path of self-discovery and lifelong learning. A life fi lled These stories make the world outside Australia real, while with purpose. As a College community, Chisholm provides emphasising their responsibility to be people of justice and opportunities for learning and living the virtues of faith, service to those in the wider world. ambition and commitment, and integrity love and mercy, as articulated in its Charism. We have a strong Indigenous Education program, from participating in the Garma festival to learning about all Yr 12 Chisholm Catholic College understands education and caters the edible plants and bush tucker on our own campus. students taking a non OP pathway for the needs of learners through a vast array of programs, At Chisholm, we see our students as the signature of our 2015 | 2016 including music and sporting excellence. The College College. They are the evidence of an excellent and relevant 47% 48% recognises that for a successful tomorrow, young people need suite of educational opportunities that draw the world closer a foundation in Gospel values, a sense of hope, opportunities to them and allow them to interact with other global villagers to shine, to be recognised and extended. on a regular basis.

21 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village Representative Sports Visit Us in 2018 Clairvaux MacKillop College • AFL • Oz Tag We welcome families to visit Est. 1986 • Athletics • Rugby League the College in action. College • Badminton • Rugby Union “Windows” Tours are held “Our students are encouraged to recognise their potential, believe in • Basketball • Soccer / Futsal throughout the year. Please themselves and connect to their college community in being welcoming and • Cricket • Swimming visit our website for further supportive of each other.” • Cross Country • Table Tennis details. • Equestrian • Tennis Mr Brian Eastaughffe, Principal • Hockey • Touch Football • Netball • Volleyball

‘To aspire beyond A Klumpp Rd, Upper Mt Gravatt QLD 4122 Gender Co-educational Extra-Curricular Activities T 07 3347 9200 F 07 3347 9211 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 • Art Club • Debating / Public Speaking • Maths Club what people think • Arts Festival • Drumline • Numerous Music Ensemble possible’ W www.cvxmck.edu.au Enrolment 1,260 students • Chess Club • Duke of Edinburgh Groups Principal Mr Brian Eastaughffe Year 7 240 students; 9 classes • CMC Kokoda Challenge • Educational Trips – New York, • Robotics Club Enquiries Enrolment Ofﬁ cer Languages Chinese & Japanese • CMC Striders (Running Club) China, Japan, Ski Trip • Service and Leadership • CMC Stingers (Swimming • Homework Club experiences Email [email protected] Fees 2018 Please refer to the website Squad) • House Mission Campaigns • St Vincent de Paul International Reg. Yes VET Yes • College Musical Productions • House Mission Months • Theatre Club CRICOS 01494J • Dance Troupe • Interact • Writers’ Club

What Makes Us Special Global Village Clairvaux MacKillop College is a co-educational College We embrace multiculturalism at Clairvaux MacKillop College. educating students from Years 7 - 12. The College draws on a A number of our students originate from a variety of cultural proud tradition, built on the charisms of St Mary MacKillop and backgrounds and we empower our students to be open, Blessed Edmund Rice. The College was amalgamated in 1986 welcoming and respectful to all cultural traditions. As part of and over the years we have built a reputation for academic our Mission Campaigns, we support the Centre for Multicultural excellence. Our students obtain a balanced outlook on life Pastoral Care. Students gain a better understanding about the and develop self-discipline, self-motivation, responsibility and needs and concerns of migrants in our community. accountability through their time at the College. Through the curriculum, our students have the opportunity We encourage our students to be welcoming, open and to study either Chinese or Japanese. In Year 7, studying supportive. We encourage them to interact with their a language is compulsory for one semester. After this world with justice, respect, compassion, forgiveness and introductory stage, students have the option to continue patience. These characteristics, attitudes and life skills will their written and speaking skills in Years 8 – 12. During the assist students to contribute positively and openly to their senior years, students are fortunate to travel on an overseas community. Clairvaux MacKillop College offers a high quality immersion program to China or Japan. Our students are able education, which includes Enrichment and Support classes, to learn more about life in these countries by visiting local as the College understands that students learn at different schools and attractions. These students are hosted by local rates. Due to the current success of the Enrichment model, families. The students gain an appreciation of these cultures the number of classes will increase with the inclusion of and continue to develop their language skills. specialist Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subject offerings. Students also have the opportunity In recent years, the College has established a strong, mutual to be involved in Vocational Education programs providing relationship with the Omori Gakuen High School in Tokyo. Each alternative pathways to individual success. July, we have the privilege of welcoming a group of Japanese students to our community. These students stay with host Complementing a strong academic focus is an extensive co- families and gain a better understanding of the Australian curricular program where students can experience ﬁ rst-hand lifestyle. Students are able to immerse themselves into College the positive beneﬁ ts to be gained through involvement with life, establish relationships with our students and visit the local individual and team sports, and participation in cultural and sights. Both schools continue to communicate via email and academic pursuits. Participation in College activities helps to Skype after the immersion program so students can continue to develop strong friendships, build spirit and promote personal develop their skills in both countries. The exchange of information growth of students. is extremely important for the students’ growth and development.

22 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village Representative Sports Visit Us in 2018 Emmaus College • Athletics • Qld All Schools Touch Our Open Day is on Est. 2002 • Basketball • Rugby League Wednesday 28 February. • Confraternity Rugby League • Soccer College Tours are held “The school’s vision statement, ‘Excellence in learning within a contemporary • Cross Country • Tennis fortnightly on a Friday during Christian community’, helps create a strong ethic of care and respect, traits • Equestrian • Volleyball the school term – bookings that are highly visible throughout the school.” • Netball are required. Further information is available on the Mr Kevin Schwede website.

Where the focus is A 48 East St, Jimboomba QLD 4280 Gender Co-educational Extra-Curricular Activities T 07 5547 9990 F 07 5546 9903 Year Range Prep - Yr 12 • Agricultural Show Teams • Instrumental Music lessons on learning • Arts Showcase Evening • Junior Years Choir W www.emmausjimboomba.qld.edu.au Enrolment 1,350 students • Athletics Training Club • Mooting Principal Mr Kevin Schwede Year 7 150 students; 5 classes • Biannual Musical • Running Club Enquiries Mrs Cathie Cause Fees 2018 Yr 7 $4,500 Yr 12 $4,890 • Chess • St Vincent de Paul Sleepout • Concert Band • String Ensemble Email [email protected] Includes all fees and levies. Sibling discounts available. • Cultural Immersion trip • Student Council • Equestrian • Tournament of Minds VET Yes • Homework Club • Tutoring – Middle & Senior Years • Immersion Trip

What Makes Us Special Global Village What are the three most important attributes of Emmaus Working together for a just and better future underpins the College? Visionary, nurturing and engaging. learning at Emmaus College. Through the development of personal identity, grounded in an understanding of human The school’s Vision Statement, “Excellence in learning within a dignity and right relationships, students expand their view contemporary Christian community”, helps create a strong ethic of the world as they establish connections beyond their of care and respect, traits that are highly visible throughout the immediate experiences. As part of a school community, Students school. We have teachers who are thinking and looking forward, students are able to participate in a range of learning attaining QCE preparing children for a more fl exible, globalised world. We aim experiences that advance their social capabilities and 2015 | 2016 to develop students who are thoughtful and optimistic, having enhance their ability to meaningfully contribute to their world. 95% 88% confi dence in who they are and where they would like to be in An annual cultural immersion trip to Cambodia and Vietnam the future. provides students with a rich experience that promotes an understanding of cultural diversity and servant leadership. Another vital attribute of Emmaus is nurturing. With thoughtful During this immersion, students ‘come as guest’ to local guidance, students participate in pastoral care programs that communities and participate in everyday activities that sustain teach the importance of refl ection, mutual respect and self- community life. Yr 12 discipline. Students know that they are cared for, and in turn, students taking understand how to care for others. Teachers place special A cultural exchange program promotes understanding diversity the OP pathway emphasis on nurturing the social, emotional and spiritual of customs and beliefs. Students from Kisarazu Sogo High 2015 | 2016 aspects of development. School, Japan, join the Emmaus community for a week of 53% 51% activities designed to improve our guests’ conversational The third attribute of Emmaus is engagement. The professional English skills. Emmaus College students benefi t from this partnership between teachers, families and students motivates exchange by expanding their world view and developing the learners to do the very best they can – both in their academic necessary interpersonal attributes to transverse cultural achievement and in their co-curricular activities. divides. By promoting an understanding of social justice with the dignity of each person as core, students at Emmaus Yr 12 Teachers use inquiry approaches to challenge students. College come to understand the pivotal role they play in bringing students taking a non OP pathway Learning becomes highly active, collaborative and centred on about a local and global community that is peaceful and 2015 | 2016 problem-solving. sustainable. Combined with relevant classroom learning about 47% 49% Church social teaching, students actively participate in social Emmaus College provides a learning environment that prepares justice initiatives and student-led service learning activities that students for a meaningful and vibrant future. contribute to authentic care of the wider community.

23 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village Representative Sports Visit Us in 2018 Iona College • Australian Rules • Sailing On 28 January 2018, we Est. 1957 • Basketball • Swimming celebrated 60 years since • Chess • Tennis the ofﬁ cial opening of Iona. “While the boys may have entered to learn, we hope that they leave to serve.” • Cricket • Touch Football Our Open Day this year is on Fr Michael Twigg OMI • Cross Country • Track and Field Monday 4 June. Everyone is • Football (Soccer) • Volleyball welcome! Iona is an inclusive • Golf • Water Polo school for a diverse range of • Rugby (Union and League) students.

A Ministry of A 85 North Rd, Lindum QLD 4178 Gender Boys Extra-Curricular Activities T 07 3893 8888 F 07 3893 8800 Year Range Yr 5 - 12 • Daily Mass • Wind and String Ensembles • Photography Club the Missionary • Mission Immersions • Concert Bands • Titration Oblates of Mary W www.iona.qld.edu.au Enrolment 1,590 students • Oblate Youth Encounters • Mooting • Robotics Immaculate Rector Fr Michael Twigg OMI Year 7 240 students; 8 classes • Sailing Club • Rosies – supporting the • Art Club Enquiries Sharon Young, Registrar Languages Japanese • Chess Club homeless • Science Club • Junior Drama Club • Speech and Communication • Maths Club Email [email protected] Fees 2018 Yr 7 $7,140 Yr 12 $7,140 • Garden Club • Junior/Senior Link Tutoring • Reading Club VET Yes • Vocal Ensembles • Service and Leadership • Swimming Club • Guitar and Jazz Ensembles • Theatre Production • Homework Club • Liturgical Music • Public Speaking and • Junior Coaching • Percussion Ensembles QDU Debating

What Makes Us Special Global Village Iona is a Catholic Boys’ College for Years 5 to 12, served Iona College is cared for by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI). On an international religious order founded in France. This links 1 October 1957, the fi rst Oblate missionaries arrived at us with family and communities in 67 countries and is a deep Lindum, and they made a fi rm commitment to enhancing treasure of the College. Our boys are offered the opportunity to the educational opportunities of local families in a Catholic attend Mission Immersion experiences within some of these faith context. Iona College welcomed its fi rst students on 28 countries. These immersions allow our boys to gain a fi rst-hand Students January 1958. As a missionary ministry of the OMIs, Iona perspective on how some of the neediest communities within attaining QCE has stayed true to this vision for 60 years, and will continue our global village face challenges of life. Whether it is through 2015 | 2016 to do so without the need to charge out-of-reach fees, offer Rosies Youth Mission in North Queensland, an orphanage in 98.8% 98.9% scholarships or take short cuts. China, or a remote village in Fiji, Sri Lanka or Indonesia, our boys are encouraged to use their God-given ability to aid in community Strengthened by established local community relationships, Iona development and support so that their learnings can benefi t the College consists of families from diverse backgrounds. As we people in these needy communities. celebrate the gift of Catholic education, Iona remains focused on the person of Jesus, and ensuring that life-long learning benefi ts National Reconciliation remains a core priority for Iona. Our Yr 12 our entire community. We believe that we are a Community for Oblate community and school are ethnically diverse and we are students taking Life. With vast open spaces and all facilities located on site, proud that indigenous families entrust their sons’ education and the OP pathway Iona offers a great learning environment that is led by committed care with us. 2015 | 2016 and passionate staff. Our vocational education programme 70% 82% brings opportunities to develop the talents of students outside In the academic arena, our students have the opportunity to the traditional areas of study. A Learning Support Centre and experience the Japanese culture by learning the language and to Enhancement Coordinator offer assistance for students of varied refl ect, engage and collaborate with students from Japan as part needs. The curriculum is complemented by a large range of of our student exchange programme. opportunities in music, drama, public speaking and sports. While the boys may have entered to learn, we hope that they Yr 12 We aspire to live, learn, lead and serve as a Catholic learning leave to serve the community to which they belong, wherever students taking a non OP pathway community within the Oblate spirit. Inspired by the Gospel of that may be in the future. 2015 | 2016 Jesus Christ and the life of St Eugene de Mazenod, the Iona 30% 18% College community focuses on educating and empowering “I have no use for smouldering wicks in this society. I want you young men to dare to make a positive difference throughout to burn, to give heat, to give light, or get out.” – St Eugene de their lives and to the lives of others. Mazenod

24 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village Representative Sports Visit Us in 2018 Loreto College Coorparoo • AFL • Soccer Discover the perfect balance Est. 1928 • Athletics • Swimming for your daughter at our Open • Basketball • Tennis Day on Sunday 12 August. “At Loreto College, students are empowered to be informed and conﬁ dent • Cross Country • Touch Football College tours are held on the young women of faith and courage in a culture that inspires educational and • Hockey • Volleyball third Wednesday of the month personal excellence.” • Netball • Water Polo at 9.30am. Please register via email. Mrs Kim Wickham

‘Seekers of truth A 415 Cavendish Rd, Coorparoo QLD 4151 Gender Girls Extra-Curricular Activities T 07 3394 9999 F 07 3847 1254 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 • Annual Music Festival • Tech Crew and doers of • Biennial Musicals • Theatre Productions justice’ W www.loreto.qld.edu.au Enrolment 830 students • Chess Club • Tournament of Minds Principal Mrs Kim Wickham Year 7 150 students; 5 classes • Dance Club Enquiries Ms Emma Beach / Languages Chinese, Japanese, French & German • Debating • East Timor Mission Immersion • Junior Drama Club • Local Mission Immersion Mrs Nicole Earley Fees 2018 Please visit website for fee schedule • Lions Youth of the Year • Mary Ward International Email [email protected] VET Yes • Music Camp • Rosies – Friends on the Street • Over 20 Music Ensembles • St Vincent de Paul • Public Speaking - Rostrum • State Honours Ensemble Program

What Makes Us Special Global Village Established in 1928, Loreto College Coorparoo, has matured Loreto College Coorparoo, recognises its role to engage into one of Brisbane’s premier independent Catholic schools with the world beyond our walls and it is through fi nding for girls. With a focus on educational excellence, within the connections between our teaching and learning programs Mary Ward tradition, Loreto Coorparoo belongs to a global and our local, national and global communities, that we network of more than 150 schools, seven of which are located deepen our students’ understanding of the world and its throughout Australia. The vision at Loreto is to offer a Catholic needs. These connections offer our students the kind of Students education which liberates, empowers and motivates students education that make them “seekers of truth and doers of attaining QCE to use their individual gifts with confi dence, creativity and justice”. 2015 | 2016 generosity in loving and responsible service. 98% 98% Opportunities continue to develop and evolve with a strong Consistently, each year over 97% of OP eligible students focus on justice programs that are tailored around these successfully secure tertiary placements at the conclusion of strong and existing connections. Whilst we often hear of Year 12. The College’s curriculum is relevant and challenging, mission work, fi xing problems and helping others as aims promoting creative and divergent thinking, intellectual rigour and means for immersion programs, the Loreto justice and refl ective dispositions. Student learning is enhanced immersions to minority world communities focus on the Yr 12 through effective teaching strategies and the provision of a participants giving of themselves. The girls experience as students taking broad range of resources; including the highly acclaimed and much of the local life as possible across ten days with the the OP pathway revolutionary cross-curricula enrichment project, STREAM. aim of connecting with the people they meet. 2015 | 2016 86.4% 90.6% Loreto students achieve high levels of academic, sporting, In addition to the College’s justice program, our vibrant cultural and personal success because they are engaged with Languages department provides opportunities for students learning that is based upon a fundamental understanding to learn, practice and immerse themselves in Chinese, of who they are and what it is that gives meaning to their French, German and Japanese cultures, including dinners, lives. Academic student outcomes are enriched through a cultural days, exchange programs and overseas language comprehensive co-curricular program; offering students the immersions. opportunity to participate, lead, serve and succeed. As well as a diverse range of sporting opportunities, Loreto offers a With over 150 Loreto schools worldwide, the Mary vibrant and successful music and arts program. Loreto takes Ward connection enables us to work with communities pride in educating resilient, confi dent young women of faith, throughout the world and allows our students and staff to passion and courage, today and in the future. easily communicate and collaborate internationally.

25 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village Representative Sports Visit Us in 2018 Lourdes Hill College • Aerobics • Netball Our Open Day will be held Est. 1916 • AFL • Rowing on Friday 12 October • Athletics • Sailing from 3:30pm to 7:00pm. “Lourdes Hill College is an innovative school, where every decision we make is • Basketball • Soccer Personalised tours can also based on current research about how girls learn, develop and thrive.” • Canoeing • Swimming be arranged throughout the • Cross Country • Tennis year. Ms Robyn Anderson • Dance/Hip Hop • Touch Football • Hockey • Volleyball • Kayaking

A School of A 86 Hawthorne Rd, Hawthorne QLD 4171 Gender Girls Extra-Curricular Activities T 07 3899 8888 F 07 3899 1007 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 • Brass Ensemble • Homelessness Outreach • String Ensemble Good Samaritan • Chamber Singers • Human Rights Group • St Vincent de Paul Education W www.lhc.qld.edu.au Enrolment 1,232 students • Clarinet Ensemble • Junior Drama Troupe • STAR (Santa Teresa and ‘Step Forward’ Principal Ms Robyn Anderson Year 7 224 students; 7 classes • Concert Bands • L’Arche Disability Outreach Reconciliation) Enquiries Mrs Colette Duvall Languages Chinese, Japanese & German • Concert Choir • Mind over Matter • Technical Services • Dance Performance Group • Mooting • Titration Email [email protected] Fees 2018 Please visit College website for details • Debating • Photography Club • Tournament of Minds International Reg. Yes VET Yes • Drama • Public Speaking • Vocal Groups CRICOS 00503K • Duke of Edinburgh • Robotics and Engineering Club • Waitstaff Service Group • Flute Ensemble • SPARC (Students Protecting • Guitar Ensemble and Restoring Creation)

What Makes Us Special Global Village Lourdes Hill College is an independent Catholic College Lourdes Hill College inspires students through a range of providing education for around 1200 girls from Years 7–12. opportunities and programs to embrace the call to create The College is located 6km from the city centre, on the a better world. The College demonstrates commitment to southern bank of the Brisbane River, in the quiet residential our ‘global village’ through our annual fundraising efforts for suburb of Hawthorne. Established in 1916 by the Sisters of Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion. Our students’ uniﬁ ed the Good Samaritan, Lourdes Hill College is one of Brisbane’s approach to helping others has positioned the College as the Students oldest and most iconic Catholic girls’ schools. We are proud top fundraising school in Australia, with over $23,000 raised attaining QCE to honour our rich history and look forward to a bright future, in 2017. As a school of Good Samaritan Education, each 2015 | 2016 as we continue to inspire our students in all aspects of faith, House has adopted a Good Samaritan Ministry as its central 97.2% 97.4% learning and connection. The College comprises two distinct focus. These include international ministries to Kiribati, Japan, and contemporary schools, the Middle School, for students Philippines and Timor L’Este, allowing our students to form in Years 7–9, and the Senior School, for students in Years connections with communities far from our own. 10–12, each providing outstanding opportunities relevant to the students’ age groups. Our students’ global citizenship is evident in our own backyard, with our community proudly committed to Yr 12 In the Middle School, students are challenged by a Reconciliation. Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students taking core curriculum, organised under the themes Creativity, students are inspired each day by the College’s Elder-in- the OP pathway Investigation and Relationships, to encourage breadth and Residence, Aunty Joan Hendriks. Our popular immersion 2015 | 2016 depth in engagement and learning. program also offers students the chance to learn from, and 79.8% 79.8% provide service to, the Aboriginal community of Santa Teresa Senior School students are offered a wide range of OP and in the Northern Territory. As a CRICOS-registered school, the non-OP subjects, guided preparation for university entrance, College is currently home to over twenty international students personalised academic mentoring, real university experiences from mainland China. We also welcome students from Japan and Vocational Education and Training (VET) opportunities. for short-term study tours each year. Each of these students contributes to Lourdes Hill’s own vibrant, global village. Yr 12 Beyond the classroom, our students ﬁ nd inspiration through students taking a non OP pathway an extensive co-curricular program designed for real-world Mandarin, Japanese and German languages form part of the 2015 | 2016 learners. Whether it’s the thrill of live performance, the College’s inspiring and engaging curriculum, while all faculties 20.2% 20.2% camaraderie of team sport or the satisfaction of serving the use the principles of Catholic Social Teaching to encourage community, we offer an abundance of opportunities to enrich students to connect their learning with their responsibilities to the lives of our students. the global village.

26 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village Representative Sports Visit Us in 2018 Marist College Ashgrove • Basketball • Rugby (Union & League) Our Headmaster tours occur Est. 1940 • Chess • Swimming once a term. Join us to talk • Cricket • Tennis with students and staff, enjoy “The College motto “Viriliter Age” – Act Courageously, challenges our students • Cross Country (Athletics) • Track and Field (Athletics) performances, view academic to conduct themselves at all times as young men who aspire to excellence in • Football • Volleyball and co-curricular displays and everything they do.” • Golf • Water Polo tour the College’s facilities. • Hockey Bookings are essential via our Peter McLoughlin website.

‘Act Courageously’ A 142 Frasers Rd, Ashgrove QLD 4060 Gender Boys Extra-Curricular Activities T 07 3858 4555 Year Range Yr 5 - 12 • Chess • Water Polo • Lifesaving • Debating • Rubgy (Union & League) • Art exhibitions W www.marash.qld.edu.au Enrolment 1,617 students • Theatre Sports • Tennis • Immersion / Exploration Principal Peter McLoughlin Year 7 240 students; 8 classes • Science • Cross Country • Tournament of Minds Enquiries College Registrar Languages French and Japanese • Theatre productions • Basketball • Public Speaking • Robotics • Track and Field • MATES (Marists are taking Email [email protected] Fees 2018 Yr 7 $9,480 Yr 12 $10,740 • Tournament of Minds • Music Bands, Ensembles etc everyone seriously) Ministry International Reg. Yes (All inclusive) • Cricket – Jazz, Concert, Rock, Stage, • Solidarity Immersions CRICOS 00670F VET Yes • Volleyball Soul, Strings • Sony Children’s Camp • Swimming • Choir • Football • DJ

What Makes Us Special Global Village Marist College Ashgrove was established in 1940 by the Marist At Marist College Ashgrove, we understand that global Brothers. The College, set on 26 hectares in Ashgrove, Brisbane, awareness and international collaboration in and outside is a unique mix of day and boarding students from Years 5 to 12 of our classrooms is benefi cial to our students. We who receive a Catholic education in the Marist tradition. understand this and have traditionally encouraged the need to put learning into context. Marist College Ashgrove provides boys with a well-rounded education that promotes both academic excellence and The Japanese trip to Toyko, the French exchange, the character building; we value each boy for his strengths and immersion visits to Cambodia, pen pal writing schemes abilities. Our aim is to help our students fi nd and develop and foreign language teachers who bring a little bit of their their passions and talents, and grow from boys into great culture into the classrooms, are just a few of the many men of faith, wisdom, integrity and compassion. We are a examples of contextualised learning that we provide our community that values our traditions while embracing new students. technology, ideas and opportunities. We have an extensive co-curricular program on offer, including music, performing In today’s increasingly interconnected and globalised arts, debating and sports. Our range of Vocational Education world, tradition is being supplemented by new and exciting and Training courses has been developed to cater for Years ways to bring the world into our classrooms. Modern 11 and 12 students. We offer weekly and fulltime boarding means of communication, such as social networks for boys from Years 7 to 12 in a family-style environment. Our and video conferencing, can ensure that our students boarding community is a diverse, close-knit group. experience foreign cultures with unprecedented ease. Global awareness and international collaboration during Our College has extensive facilities and resources available the formative years results in more rounded individuals, for boys to explore. Our classrooms offer a dynamic space encouraging students to see things from different for teaching and learning that incorporates the latest tools perspectives and helping them to make informed decisions, and technologies to ensure boys leave with useful life skills. acquiring transferable skills that will be useful to them and The library provides access to countless databases and will remain with them for life. resources, while the heated Olympic-size swimming pool, seven sports fi elds, track and fi eld precinct, six tennis courts, Employers these days are wanting applicants that have the gym, multi-purpose indoor and outdoor courts, and purpose- requisite skills to operate in an international market place. built music, arts and drama centres, present unlimited Therefore, it is important that we prepare our students choices and opportunities for boys to achieve their personal for life in the 21st century by providing them with global best across the academic and co-curricular spectrum. awareness and international collaboration.

27 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village Representative Sports Visit Us in 2018 Mary MacKillop College • Athletics • Metropolitan North Representation Open Mornings are 22 Feb & Est. 1964 • AFL • Netball 4 June. Enrolment Evenings • Basketball • Soccer are 7 Mar & 1 Aug. Our Open “This is not just any school. All here are called to live exceptional • Cheer • Swimming Day is on 20 May and Arts lives. To love learning. To be compassion and hope for the world.” • Cross Country • Touch Football Showcase /Open Evening • Hockey • Track and Field 1 Nov. ALL WELCOME. Christine Clarke - Principal • Indoor Cricket • Volleyball Visit our website for more information.

My Faith is My A 60 Bage St, Nundah QLD 4012 Gender Girls Extra-Curricular Activities T 07 3266 2100 F 07 3266 2569 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 • Anime Club • Homework group • Rock Band Light • Art Challenge • House Council • Rosies W www.mmc.qld.edu.au Enrolment 550 students • Book Club • Justice Forum • Running Club Principal Mrs Christine Clarke Year 7 120 students; 5 classes • Camps • Kokoda Challenge • Science Association Enquiries Mrs Carolyn Harman Languages Japanese • Career Workshops • Lunchtime games • Sports Aerobics • Cheerleading • Mathematics Tutoring • Strategy games Email [email protected] Fees 2018 Yr 7 $5,500 Yr 12 $5,500 • College Choir • Outdoor Challenges • String Ensemble International Reg. Yes VET Yes • Concert Band • Outreach Programs • Talent quest CRICOS 00582F • Debating • Planet Protection • UQ Science Ambassadors • eCCCos Choir • Reading Challenge • Year 7 and 8 Choir • Fashion Design • Retreats

What Makes Us Special Global Village At Mary MacKillop College, you will fi nd a community No-one and no-thing is incidental to our global community. committed to bringing out the best in each and every student. At Mary MacKillop College we strive to be a microcosm of It’s a great place to learn. We are a mid-sized school of just a vibrant, inclusive world. This is at a time when there is so over 500 students – big enough to offer diverse opportunities, much demonization of the other – the other religion, the other small enough to ensure that each of our young women is ethnicity, the other perspective. It’s as if our differences give known and really cared for. us a licence to be suspicious of the other, to catastrophize, to Students see ourselves as separate and entitled. attaining QCE Students and staff alike love being at Mary MacKillop 2015 | 2016 College. There’s a strong sense of shared purpose. It’s a MacKillop women are educated to shine light into this world. 100% 96.6% faith-fi lled and hope-fi lled place. It’s a place of warm and To have the imagination and creativity, the skill, confi dence friendly welcome. Expectations are high at Mary MacKillop and courage to reject that which divides, and to design, College. Academic excellence is evident across all year engender and share a way of being at one. This is poignantly levels. Learning progress is tracked for each student in a symbolised in the emblem of Mary MacKillop College – the comprehensive process of goal setting, review and support. Christ-centred Celtic Knot. Students have access to a diversity of learning enrichment opportunities including university short courses, vocational The centrality of faith. We are animated by resurrection hope. courses, master classes, national and international We educate our young women from a range of faiths and competitions and assessments. ethnicities, to be people of light who are compassion, justice and peace for the world. In so doing, we are inspired by the Student initiative and leadership is nurtured and encouraged. life and spirit of Jesus and St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. Action and advocacy for social justice is integral to the life of the College. Music, art, drama and sporting activities abound. Diversity and inclusion. The colours represent our multiple There are multiple camps, tours and expeditions on offer. stories, pathways, dreams, backgrounds and aspirations. We Up-to-date, high-class spaces and facilities span the campus. value difference that is celebrated and welcomed as vital to wholeness of community. Inspired by the life and spirit of Australia’s fi rst Saint, the young women of Mary MacKillop College learn what is to live Relationship and interconnectedness. We are one with all principled lives – lives characterised by a passion for justice, of creation and with God. Each person is vital to the whole deep integrity and compassion. A resolute commitment and is called to be responsive and proactive in the local and to honouring the dignity of each person is at the heart of global contexts. MacKillop Women – active creators of global education at Mary MacKillop College. harmony!

28 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village Representative Sports Visit Us in 2018 NT ALVERN MOU IA Mount Alvernia College • AFL • Hockey Mount Alvernia College Est. 1956 • Athletics • Indoor Cricket Open Day is on Sunday 20 • Basketball • Netball May – full details are on our “We offer the right balance of academic education, extra-curricular • Cheersport • Swimming website. School tours are also pursuits, pastoral care, and spiritual guidance to allow students • Cross Country • Tennis available by appointment; to become conﬁ dent, capable, and resilient women.” • Football • Touch Football please contact the Enrolments • Futsal • Volleyball Secretary via email. D E IA Dr Kerrie Tuite US N MEUS ET OM

‘Watch Her A 82 Cremorne Rd, Kedron QLD 4031 Gender Girls Extra-Curricular Activities T 07 3357 6000 F 3857 2231 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 • Art Club • Future Problem Solving • RSL Youth Liaison Program Flourish’ • Boot Camp • Futures Expo • Science Olympiads W www.mta.qld.edu.au Enrolment 900 students • Cambodia Immersion • Geek Girls • Shakespeare Competition Principal Dr Kerrie Tuite Year 7 180 students; 7 classes • Chemistry Titration Comp • Environment Leadership Network • Solomon Islands Outreach Enquiries Enrolments Secretary Languages Italian and Japanese • Choirs/Vocal lessons • Homework Club • Sony Children’s Camp • Debating • Lord Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council • STEM Club Email [email protected] Fees 2018 Please refer to our website • Drama Club • Mathematics Team Challenge • Strength and Conditioning VET Yes • Educational trips – Italy, • Musical production (biennial) • Student Advisory Council Japan • Outreach Programs • Theatresports • Franciscan Colleges • Peer Support Program • Triathlon Instrumental Music • Readers Cup Program

What Makes Us Special Global Village At Mount Alvernia College, students are encouraged to follow Mount Alvernia College is committed to expanding the their pursuits in academic, sporting, outreach, and cultural perspectives of our remarkable young women so they can activities, all whilst fostering their spiritual faith. have a clear understanding of the global village in which they live. This happens in a variety of ways – through immersion A Franciscan education is, by its very nature, a different style programs, language experiences, exchange opportunities, of education. The eight Franciscan values – love, compassion, creative problem-solving programs, and within the classroom. simplicity, service, peace, trust, joy, and respect – permeate every aspect of College life. These values, based on an Mount Alvernia College lives the Franciscan value of respect authentic relationship with Jesus, then fl ow naturally into by actively nurturing respect for all peoples and cultures. As relationships across the whole school community. In a world the College Prayer proclaims, “we respect all your people on that, at times, promotes an unhealthy emphasis on success earth and all of creation”. and materialism, they provide the touchstone for an authentic Catholic education for young women in the 21st century. Students are encouraged to engage in immersion programs in the Solomon Islands and Cambodia, where they work within The College is guided by its Learning and Teaching Framework local communities and learn about other cultures. The College Yr 12 that provides a safe learning environment with six core hosts exchange students from Europe and Asia. Students students taking principles at its helm: share practice, realise potential, forge are hosted by College families, joining in with educational, the OP pathway connections, enable excellence, build resilience, and engage sporting, and spiritual experiences while learning about life in 2015 | 2016 learners. It offers girls an extensive and diverse range of Australia. 69% 63% opportunities at every level of their schooling to help nurture the confi dence and skills required to take advantage of what Languages on offer at Mount Alvernia College are Italian is on offer. Through a best-practice learning environment, and Japanese. Students travel to Italy and Japan to learn every effort is made to give our students the resources and fi rst-hand about the countries and their unique cultures, while support they need to pursue their goals according to their improving their language skills. Special days to celebrate Italy individual gifts. and Japan are also held. Yr 12 students taking a non OP pathway This is an inclusive and welcoming community, dedicated The College is an inclusive community, so students from all 2015 | 2016 to excellence through the development and nurturing of cultural communities are welcome. Scholarships are offered 31% 37% independent-thinking and resilient women who can make a for students from indigenous and refugee families, so they meaningful and valuable contribution to the world. can become active members of the College community and part of the Franciscan family at Mount Alvernia College.

29 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village Representative Sports Visit Us in 2018 Our Lady’s College • AFL • Soccer College Tours are held on the Est. 1964 • Athletics • Swimming ﬁ rst Friday of the month during • Basketball • Tennis term time - commencing at “At Our Lady’s College, Tradition, Excellence and Community form the nexus • Cross Country • Touch Football 8:00am. Our Open Day is on for nurturing each girl to be a woman of compassion, a just woman and a • Indoor Cricket • Volleyball Saturday 19 May, 10:00am woman of integrity.” • Netball to 1:00pm. Our Twilight Open Day is on Tuesday 14 August, Ms Paula Goodwin 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

‘Inspiring Young A 15 Chester Rd, Annerley QLD 4103 Gender Girls Extra-Curricular Activities T 07 3426 8000 F 07 3848 8059 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 • A Capella Group • Instrumental Music Program • Rosies Outreach Women since • Benenson’s Society • Modern Marys • STEM Club 1964’ W www.ourladyscollege.qld.edu.au Enrolment 400 students • Choir • Music Ensembles • St Vincent de Paul Principal Ms Paula Goodwin Year 7 80 students; 4 classes • Cultural Dance Groups - String Ensemble • Student Environment Enquiries Mrs Donna Wilson Languages Japanese • Debating - Wind Ensemble Leadership Network • Drama Club - Guitar Ensemble • Student Representative Email [email protected] Fees 2018 Please visit website for details • Educational Trips • Public Speaking Council VET Yes • Environment Committee • Readers Cup • Tournament of Minds

What Makes Us Special Global Village “Smaller, more intimate learning communities consistently Our Lady’s College seeks to uphold the ideals of St Mary deliver better results in academics and discipline when MacKillop through appreciating the richness and diversity of compared to their larger counterparts. Big schools offer few our students and families who come from a wide range of opportunities to participate.” cultural backgrounds. We embrace cultural events, such as Harmony Day, as a chance to acknowledge and share aspects

This quote found in the article, Small Schools: The Myths, of our cultural diversity and celebrate the common elements Students Reality, and Potential of Small Schools by Stuart Grauer and of our traditions that contribute to our united community. attaining QCE Christina Ryan, resonates well with Our Lady’s College. Mr 2015 | 2016 Justin Gaffney, P&F Secretary said, “What we really appreciate Students are encouraged to help in the local and wider 94% 98.5% about Our Lady’s is that our girls are known and nurtured in community and regularly assist at the local Aged Care Home their learning. The staff are so professional and caring and and Special School with various programs throughout the our girls have so many opportunities to be involved in a range year. Students apply for this program and it is always an of activities.” Central to student engagement is an excellent empowering and inspiring experience for all involved. teaching and learning program. All College staff value the family-like environment that focuses on achievement for each Immersion trips which staff and students have undertaken, student. Teachers have been on a journey using sophisticated include a shared pilgrimage through Western Australia and the data gathering and analysis tools to review individual Northern Territory visiting Josephite primary schools, hearing student’s learning characteristics and trends. stories from the local Sisters of their missions and being welcomed to country by indigenous elders. Overseas travel With a process that looks at the needs of each student, teachers has seen the USA on a STEM Tour and together with members are able to customise learning experiences best suited to the from the Lady Cilento Hospital, venturing on a service learning student and to offer opportunities for acceleration and support, trip to Vietnam to help build a home for a disadvantaged based on a deep knowledge of our learners. This information has family and visiting a local deaf school. also been used to direct resources to their most effective use for our students. All of this results in excellent student engagement The College has also recently welcomed students from Beijing and 95% of students receiving a tertiary offer. Our Lady’s is a on a 2-week language immersion trip joining our students place where girls are known, nurtured and encouraged, and in class and school life. The use of digital technology is where students and teachers strive to live the College motto, embraced at the College linking the outside world to the Ad Altiora (Ever Higher), in all that they do. Rich cultural, sporting classroom, e.g video conferencing with the Penn Museum in and outreach programs, together with excellent teaching, allow Pennsylvania as part of a Year 7 History lesson. girls to be conﬁ dent, capable and connected.

30 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village Representative Sports Visit Us in 2018 Padua College • AFL • Rugby Union We invite you to experience Est. 1956 • Basketball • Soccer Padua College at our Open • Chess • Swimming Day on Sunday 20 May “Through the pursuit of wisdom, faith and service, Padua College supports • Cricket • Tennis 11:00m to 2:00pm. Meet our our young men to ﬁ nd and develop their individual passions and talents and • Cross Country • Track and Field Rector, students and staff, ultimately become the very best they can be. We are purposeful. We are • Golf • Volleyball enjoy performances, view proud. We are…Padua.” • Hockey • Water Polo academic and co-curricular • Rugby League displays and tour our school’s facilities.

‘Where there is A 80 Turner Rd, Kedron Brisbane QLD 4031 Gender Boys Extra-Curricular Activities T 07 3857 9999 F 07 3857 9988 Year Range Yr 5 - 12 • Australian Intermediate • Debating • Public Speaking – Rostrum, love and wisdom Mathematics Olympiad • FCIP (Franciscan Colleges Evatt, Lions Youth of the there is neither W www.padua.qld.edu.au Enrolment 1,300 students • Australian Mathematics Instrumental Programme) Year fear nor ignorance.’ Principal Mr Peter Elmore Year 7 180 students; 6 classes Competition • Greccio Campus Wellness • Readers Cup – Years 6 & 7 Enquiries Please contact Enrolments Languages Japanese • Australian Programming Garden • Senior Accounting St Francis Competition • Junior Space Design Competition Email [email protected] Fees 2018 Yr 7 $8,090 Yr 12 $9,165 • Australian Space Design Competition • Theatre Sports VET Yes Competition • Liturgical Ensemble • Vocal Ensemble • Brisbane Go-Kart Challenge • Mathematics Teams Challenge • Computational and Algorithmic • Mooting Competition • Musical

What Makes Us Special Global Village Padua College is the only school in Australia under the care Eight hundred years ago, St Francis of Assisi heard the of the Order of Friars Minor. Inspired by the teachings of St words of Jesus to, “Go and rebuild my Church”. Francis saw Francis (1182-1226), the Franciscan Friars work in a variety of a different world from the one perceived by most people of apostolates including educational institutions throughout the his time and by going beyond his own world, he was able to world. In 1956, they established Padua College as a school to rebuild the church through his acts of devotion and service to cater for boys from Year 5 to Year 12. Now, sixty years on, the others. Students College has grown to just over 1300 students, but it still holds attaining QCE its Franciscan heritage very close to its heart. The school’s While our globalised world of today is a lot different to the 2015 | 2016 patron saint is the Franciscan Friar, St Anthony of Padua, the world of St Francis, the challenge of spreading the Good 99.4% 100% fi rst teacher of the friars, hence the name Padua College. News remains. At Padua College, we encourage our boys to be agents of change and to spread the Good News by their The school’s VISION is to provide boys with an education, consideration and service to others. which is not only Catholic but also distinctively Franciscan. Hence, Padua tries to operate not so much as an institution, Going beyond a Paduan’s world can be at a local, national and but rather as a faith community living out Gospel values and international level. Padua students are deeply involved at all Yr 12 placing an emphasis on the Franciscan charism. The school these levels. At the local level, Padua assists a number of students taking emphasises the value of each individual and aims to provide community groups, like Little Kings, St Vincent de Paul and the OP pathway an education which is both relevant and personal. Padua is a Rosies Friends on the Street Youth Mission. 2015 | 2016 community of affi rmation and acceptance, where students are 60.94% 61.76% encouraged to strive to their personal level of excellence. Like St Francis’ visit to the Sultan in a quest for peace, Padua has a strong connection with the Brisbane Islamic Thus, the educational opportunities offered at Padua College College. Internationally, Padua College students, through include an engaging religious formation and pastoral care their association with the friars, are connected to the work of program, a comprehensive curriculum, varied co-curricular Franciscans International, an NGO of the United Nations. As opportunities and a challenging, developmental outdoor well, a special relationship currently exists between Padua Yr 12 education program. Students at Padua fi nd it to be a place College and St Francis of Assisi College, Timor-Leste, where students taking a non OP pathway of happiness, joy and gentleness, where they can develop we support the friars in their educational mission. Recognising 2015 | 2016 strength of Christian character during their educational our Franciscan traditions, we provide regular pilgrimages to 39.05% 38.23% journey. Italy that follow in the footsteps of Saints Francis, Clare and Anthony of Padua.

31 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village Representative Sports Visit Us in 2018 San Sisto College • Athletics • Soccer Our Open Day is Sunday 20 Est. 1961 • Basketball • Sport Aerobics May. We invite you to meet • Cross Country • Swimming our students and teachers “The San Sisto way is to instill a passion for learning so that our students • Hockey • Tennis while exploring our stunning actively search for truth, live with integrity, spirit and compassion.” • Indoor Cricket • Touch Football campus and state-of-the-art • Netball • Volleyball facilities. Visit our website for Mrs Shelley Hamilton details and further College tour dates.

‘Women of Integrity A 97 Mayﬁ eld Rd, Carina QLD 4152 Gender Girls Extra-Curricular Activities T 07 3900 9800 F 07 3843 1921 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 • Biennial Musical • Leading LIGHTS • QLD Debating Union Shaping the • Community Service Activities: • Peer to Peer Tutoring • Science Titration Future’ W www.sansisto.qld.edu.au Enrolment 705 students - Rosies – Friends on the • Physical Enrichment Program: Competition Principal Mrs Shelley Hamilton Year 7 140 students; 6 classes Street, Meals on Wheels - Boot Camps • Social Justice Group Enquiries Mrs Helen Steffan Languages Italian and Japanese - Fundraising for Dominican - Fitness Training • Liturgy Group and Catholic Charities - Health and Nutrition • Big Sister – Little Sister Email [email protected] Fees 2018 Yr 7 $5,500 Yr 12 $5,900 • Greenies Group Consultations Mentor Program VET Yes • Instrumental Music, Lessons - Self-defence Classes, • Homework Club and Ensembles Zumba and Pilates

What Makes Us Special Global Village At San Sisto, academic excellence is fostered in an San Sisto College provides students with the opportunity environment where young women fl ourish. to learn either Italian or Japanese as a foreign language. Overseas trips are available to allow students to travel to With 700 students in Years 7 – 12 and 55 years of either country. Students from these sister schools frequently experience, San Sisto College provides a challenging, visit the College on homestay visits, further broadening innovative and exciting educational experience with a key student exposure to other cultures and languages. Students Students emphasis on health and wellbeing to support our young girls’ can also experience an immersion trip to Dominican attaining QCE individual pursuits of excellence in academic achievement communities in Timor-Leste. 2015 | 2016 and performance. We provide quality learning and teaching 93% 96% experiences that cater for all learning styles. In addition to encouraging students to broaden their religious and academic experience within the College, a variety Our Dominican Catholic education is founded on the values of Indigenous and Social Justice programs are on offer of truth, joy, hope, compassion, and justice, and habits such for students. The College community acknowledges and as passionately loving learning and seeking and appreciating participates in national Indigenous celebrations with students beauty. Our students are encouraged to accept responsibility encouraged to participate in cultural activities within the Yr 12 and develop independence and self-discipline, confi dence and College and the local community. Our Year 12 Social Justice students taking self-worth. This is nurtured through mutual respect and care College Captain and supporting committee provide the the OP pathway for one another. College life is framed by our four Dominican guiding voice within the College on global and international 2015 | 2016 Pillars of Community, Study, Prayer and Service. affairs affecting those in our community, such as the plight of 83.8% 77.9% refugees, human traffi cking and other worthy causes. In both San Sisto College is dedicated to the care of students by cases, the entire school examines the root causes of injustice providing a one-of-a-kind Health and Wellbeing Centre – the in all its forms and responds within our College framework. WELL. The WELL is a place where students can speak to staff and access support and guidance in the areas of careers, Students are also encouraged to recognise other challenges subject choices, health and nutrition, spirituality, organisation facing our community, such as climate change, poverty, Yr 12 of workload, as well as personal, emotional and social homelessness and the wellbeing of the elderly, by supporting students taking a non OP pathway diffi culties, including friendships and family concerns. Our core various charities with fundraising and volunteering assistance. 2015 | 2016 belief is that education and wellbeing are inextricably linked, At San Sisto, educating ‘women of integrity shaping the 16.2% 22.1% and that without one the other cannot grow and develop. future’ is our key mission.

32 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village Representative Sports Visit Us in 2018 Southern Cross Catholic College • AFL • Rugby League We welcome you for a tour Est. 1995 • Athletics • Rugby Union of our campuses at any time • Basketball • Soccer via appointment. Our Open “We welcome you to experience the unique spirit of • Cricket • Softball Day and Family Fun Day is on Southern Cross Catholic College and to see how your children • Cross Country • Swimming Sunday 20 May. can shine.” • Dance • Touch Football goAR • Futsal • Volleyball Mr Brett Horton • Gaelic Football • Netball

‘We seek the A 307 Scarborough Rd, Scarborough QLD 4020 Gender Co-educational Extra-Curricular Activities T 07 3480 3600 F 07 3480 3666 Year Range Prep - 12 • Art Club • Interact • Southern Glee Club light… and then • Book Club • Mathematical Challenge • Southern Sloggers running we shine’ W www.sccc.qld.edu.au Enrolment 1,600 students • Chemistry Titration competition Tournaments team Principal Mr Brett Horton Year 7 110 students; 4 classes • Chess Club • Potential Plus – challenging • Sporting competitions – Enquiries Trish Young Languages Japanese • Debating (Year 7-12) high achievers Futsal, Netball, Basketball • Drone Club • Public Speaking (Year 11 – 12) • Theatre Sports Email [email protected] Fees 2018 Yr 7 $5,476 Yr 12 $5,316 • Duke of Edinburgh Award • Robotics and Digital • Year 7 & 8 Homework Help International Reg. Yes Includes all fees and levies • Garanyali Program – Technologies Club Sibling discounts available CRICOS 01401G Indigenous Homework Club • Science Club VET Yes • Instrumental Music Program • SCCC Swimming Club

What Makes Us Special Global Village As one College with four campuses, Southern Cross At Southern Cross Catholic College (SCCC), students are Catholic College (SCCC) is unique not only in the diversity encouraged to take a global perspective on their education with of its campus locations, but also in the spirit for which numerous opportunities to connect with the wider world. its students are known. As the College of choice on the From Year 6, the Japanese program aims to develop an Redcliffe Peninsula, SCCC is a caring, co-educational learning international perspective in an attempt to prepare students for community, which strives to provide a holistic education for an everchanging and exceedingly globalised world. The biennial Students each student, along with a safe and secure transition through study tour to Japan immerses those students studying Japanese attaining QCE all phases of learning from Prep to Year 12. The secondary from Years 9 to 12 in the remarkable Japanese culture, puts 2015 | 2016 campus located at Scarborough incorporates students in the into practice the language they’ve learned so much about and 90% 91% Middle Years (Years 7 – 9) and Senior Years (Years 10 – 12). reinforces their understanding of our position in the Asia region.

Middle Years students engage in a dynamic curriculum which Our International Affi liate School Program provides for student challenges their perceptions, perspectives and opinions. The exchanges and homestay opportunities as part of our aim development of skills, such as responsibility, communication, to extend the cultural framework of student learning and organisation, problem solving and creative thinking, are contribute to social interaction through better communication Yr 12 strongly promoted with the emphasis on developing lifelong and understanding. students taking independent learning skills. the OP pathway As a Lasallian Associated school we work closely with the 2015 | 2016 In the Senior Years, students are prepared for entry into Lasallian Foundation to create opportunities for students to 67% 79% the world. Leadership is a key focus and students are create positive change. For the past seven years, students encouraged to contribute positively. Academically, specialist and staff have visited Colombo, Sri Lanka, to work with the staff at the forefront of their fi elds ensure students meet De La Salle Brothers and the poorest of the poor. We are and exceed the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment currently working closely with the Foundation to commence Authority requirements. With authority and authority-registered the next chapter of our social justice journey in Cambodia. subjects, credit for fi rst year university subjects, the Potential Yr 12 Plus Extension Program, Marine Science Training Centre, As a registered educational provider to international students, students taking a non OP pathway Hospitality Training Restaurant and Excellence in Swimming, SCCC has educated students from a diverse range of 2015 | 2016 Futsal and AFL, to name a few, SCCC caters for all strengths countries. All students are provided with the opportunity to 33% 21% and interests, and the pursuit of excellence is encouraged interact, learn and educate each other; perfectly implementing through the involvement in all aspects of College life. the College’s vision of providing a transitional journey and global perspective towards lifelong learning.

33 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village Representative Sports Visit Us in 2018 St Benedict’s College • Athletics • Rugby League / Union Visitors Days and Twilight Est. 2013 • Baseball • Rugby 7’s Tours are held regularly • Basketball • Soccer / Futsul throughout the year, and we “We encourage students to follow St Benedict’s example: ‘listen with the ear • Cricket • Softball welcome your attendance. of the heart’ as we live out our values of Service, Balance and Community.” • Cross Country • Squash Please contact our ofﬁ ce • Football AFL & Touch • Swimming for more information and Mrs Claire McLaren • Golf • Water Sports upcoming dates. • Hockey • Tennis • Netball • Volleyball

‘In Omnibus Deus’ A 21 St Benedict’s Close, Mango Hill QLD 4509 Gender Co-educational Extra-Curricular Activities T 07 3385 8888 F 07 3385 8855 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 • Anime and Manga • Drama Club • Photography Club God in All things • Athlete Development Program • Eisteddfods • Ravenous Readers W www.stbenedictscollege.qld.edu.au Enrolment 600+ students • Breakfast Club • Extension and Excellence • Robotics Club Principal Mrs Claire McLaren Year 7 135 - 150 students; 5 classes • Card Club (EAE) Programs • Rostrum Voice of Youth Enquiries College Secretary Languages Mandarin Chinese • Chess Club • Homework Club • Running Club • College Choir • Honoratus Club • Science Ambassadors Email [email protected] Fees 2018 Yr 7 $4,025 Yr 12 $3,865 approx • Confucius Institute Chinese • ICAS Competitions • Short Film and Media + Capital Levy and P&F Levy Speaking Competition • Instrumental Music Program Competitions VET Yes (External Providers) • Craft Club • Literacy Competitions • Student Representative Council • Dance Troupe • Musicals • Visual and Media Arts • Debating • Overseas Tours Competitions

What Makes Us Special Global Village St Benedict’s College is committed to providing high quality, We have a very culturally diverse student cohort, so Harmony contemporary education in a Catholic Christian context. Day celebrations are signiﬁ cant for our community, creating an We believe in the holistic education of young people in the opportunity for better understanding and tolerance through a Benedictine tradition based on the values of service, hard range of activities and events that provide our students with work, humility, stewardship, balance and community. We use more awareness of the cultural backgrounds of their peers. Christ’s model of inclusivity, perseverance and of nurturing NAIDOC week is celebrated annually, and often includes each other’s gifts and talents to underpin all that we do. indigenous guest speakers and entertainers.

We acknowledge the individual qualities and attributes of Students from Years 7 – 12 can study Mandarin Chinese. each student, and provide a safe and supportive environment Those undertaking the study of this subject in senior years that enhances wellbeing and enables students to fl ourish. have the opportunity to participate in a cultural and language We engage in technology-rich, 21st century learning that is immersion tour to China, improving their language skills and designed to be fl exible, engaging and innovative. understanding of the culture. There is an annual Chinese Immersion Day which is jointly organised by participating Learning experiences are designed to imbue in students a schools in the region, as well as the challenge of a Chinese love of learning, a sense of curiosity, and an ability to be speaking competition. Each year we host a large group of creative, adaptable and resilient. We support and encourage students from Macau for three weeks and these students all students to become successful lifelong learners, confi dent ‘buddy’ with one of our students to attend some classes and creative individuals, and active and informed citizens able during their time here. This cultural exchange provides further to contribute fully to their community and the world in which opportunities for cultural understanding. they live. Our 1:1 laptop program and high speed internet connectivity We offer small class sizes, a community environment and in all buildings enable our teachers and students to connect personal attention from our caring staff. The College is quickly and easily to a variety of online resources both locally located in the rapidly developing growth corridor in the and globally, to enhance the classroom learning experiences Moreton Bay Regional Council area within the picturesque for our students. suburb of Mango Hill. At St Benedict’s College, we have students who excel in their St Benedict’s is located on eleven hectares with modern, chosen discipline of sport and compete at international level. environmentally sustainable, spacious facilities. These students are acknowledged and encouraged, with support for school work provided for times spent competing overseas.

34 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village Representative Sports Visit Us in 2018 B C C St Edmund’s College • Athletics • Rugby Union We warmly welcome you to Est. 1892 • Basketball • Swimming our Twilight Tours March 7 and • Cricket • Tennis October 17 from 5:00pm to “Boys cannot help but be immersed into the Eddie’s way. They are encouraged • Cross Country • Touch Football 7:00pm. Our College Open to stretch their minds, grow their hearts and develop their physical prowess.” • Football • Volleyball Day will be held May 26 from • Hockey • Weight Lifting 10:00am to 12noon. Contact Diarmuid O’Riordan • Rugby League our College for further details.

‘Possunt Quia A 16 Mary St, Woodend, Ipswich QLD 4305 Gender Boys Extra-Curricular Activities T 07 3810 4400 F 07 3810 4402 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 • St Edmund’s College is a • College Choir • Combined College’s Choir Posse Videntur’ foundation member of the • Year 7/8 Choir • Chess W www.sec.qld.edu.au Enrolment 1,100 students Associated Independent • Brass Ensemble • Debating Principal Diarmuid O’Riordan Year 7 192 students; 8 classes Colleges Sports competition. • College Jazz Band • Public Speaking Enquiries Mrs Kath Creedy Languages Chinese • Theatre Sports • Combined Colleges’ Concert • Junior Drumline • Tournament of Minds Band • String Ensemble Email [email protected] Fees 2018 Contact College for details • Performing Arts • Combined Colleges’ Junior VET Yes • Musical Concert Band • Drama • Contemporary Band

What Makes Us Special Global Village St Edmund’s College has been educating the young men of Our students have the opportunity to take up many Ipswich and the surrounding region for over 125 years. It has challenges. As a school in the Edmund Rice tradition, we are built a reputation of academic excellence and a holistic learning committed to developing relationships with communities all experience within a nurturing environment in partnership with over the world through the process of immersions. Students families and underpinned by an ethos founded on the traditions have the opportunity to participate in the following programs: of Blessed Edmund Rice. Its extra-curricular program provides ample opportunities for the young men to excel in a broad • China exchange – where students spend three weeks in range of sporting and cultural pursuits. The College facilities China attending South West Weiyu middle school in Shanghai, ensure that students have access to a vibrant and dynamic as well as immersing themselves in Chinese culture. curriculum with multiple pathways leading to university and • Timor Immersion – in this immersion students and teachers employment opportunities in trades and traineeships. travel to Timor Leste to assist in building preschools and completing ongoing general renovation work to community 2018 will herald in a new era of building and construction buildings. activity for the College. This includes restoration and • Samoa Immersion – groups travel to Samoa and work refurbishment of the heritage-listed Edmund Rice Building in local villages in Samoa: Viasala, Samusu, Amaile and that was originally erected in 1892, work on the O’Brien Solosolo providing school and medical centre resources, Building, a new College Hall and enhancements to sporting as well as assisting as teacher aides in a special school. facilities. These projects are either well under way or currently • India Immersion – this experience allows students to being developed with exciting possibilities including an witness the great works of the trainee priests in Lungai, innovative learning centre to integrate with the existing Sister Magdalene Peter and all the Handmaidens of Mary library, a multi-court hall that can convert to an auditorium who work with the ‘Untouchables’ in Rajganpur, and to work and a new administration block. These building and facilities with the differently-abled children at Vikas Deepti who are improvements will greatly enrich the learning opportunities for being cared for by the Missionaries of the Divine Word and the students. Good Samaritan sisters.

St Edmund’s College looks to the future with immense Immersions can provide a powerful experience for those optimism. Its Edmund Rice Education Australia Touchstones involved and have the potential to transform participants. of Liberating Education, Gospel Spirituality, Inclusive Encouragingly, many of our students apply for these programs Community and Justice and Solidarity serves to guide and taking the opportunity to look beyond the school grounds, inspire how it endeavours to educate the young men of step out of their comfort zone and learn ﬁ rsthand in an Ipswich and the surrounding region both today and tomorrow. environment beyond their previous experience.

35 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village Representative Sports Visit Us in 2018 St James College • Athletics Attend our 150th Anniversary Est. 1868 • Australian Rules Football celebrations with Mass at St • Basketball Stephen’s Cathedral, Friday “Deeply committed to inclusivity, social justice and service to others, • Cross Country 20 April, 6:00pm, followed by St James encourages all in our diverse community to grow to be dedicated • Futsal light refreshments. College learners and young people of hope in the tradition of Edmund Rice.” • Netball tours are always welcome • Rugby League and available by appointment. Mr Gerry Crooks • Soccer Open Day: Friday 27 July, • Swimming 10:00am to 12noon.

‘Faithful Forever’ A 201 Boundary St, Spring Hill QLD 4000 Gender Co-educational Extra-Curricular Activities T 07 3230 8600 F 07 3839 3058 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 • Cultural Night • Lifesaving • Girls Australian Rules • Inter-house Swimming • Chess Club • Football W www.stjamescollege.qld.edu.au Enrolment 427 students • Inter-house Athletics • Debating • Indigenous Dance Principal Mr Gerry Crooks Year 7 40 students; 2 classes • Inter-house Cross Country • Art Exhibitions • Choir Enquiries Mrs Maria Young Languages French • Wilderness Camping • Basketball • Touch Football • Canoeing • Soccer • Futsal Email [email protected] Fees 2018 Yr 7 $6,500 Yr 12 $6,500 • Abseiling & Rock Climbing • Netball • Social Justice Activities International Reg. Yes Fees are all inclusive • Orienteering • Rugby League CRICOS 00715J VET Yes

What Makes Us Special Global Village St James is a co-educational Catholic Secondary School in Embracing students from nearly fi fty different cultural the Edmund Rice Tradition, established in 1868. The College backgrounds, St James enjoys the unique experience of offering is located on the fringe of the Brisbane CBD with access to outstanding educational opportunities to young men and women facilities and industry offered by the city and within walking who seek a small school in Brisbane – rich in cultural and distance of all major public transport hubs. religious diversity, yet inclusive of the needs of all. With an Elder of the Noonuccal People of Stradbroke Island as the College’s St James College’s mission as a Catholic school is based Indigenous Support Offi cer, the College is fortunate to be able to on the Charter for Catholic Schools in the Edmund Rice promote quality Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education Tradition in Australia which highlights four Touchstones as its among its students at school through curriculum offerings and benchmark: Liberating Education, Gospel Spirituality, Inclusive cultural activities, as well as engaging with the wider Aboriginal Community, Justice and Solidarity. A strong emphasis on community in remembrance and celebratory events. social justice and inclusion, in particular, are hallmarks of the College. The College is blessed by many students from Pacifi c Island nations and New Zealand, all contributing to the wonderful The College welcomes students into its community from cultural mix that typifi es our school. Since 1990, the College diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Students with has welcomed ‘international students’ – mainly from China, learning differences fi nd a place here of acceptance and Taiwan, Korea and South-East Asia – who have come to this support. Pastoral care structures recognise the unique country on student visas to pursue their studies. dreams, needs and talents of each student with the aim of developing hope and confi dence towards living a rich and The infl ux of many refugee families from war-ravaged countries fulfi lling life. across the world has seen the College adapt itself to the needs of these vulnerable young men and women. St James The extensive and fl exible curriculum is tailored to meet the is committed to providing a place of safety and care. The specifi c needs of students and is characterised by a full opportunity for students to engage in immersion experiences range of academic courses leading towards university (OP) as is an important part of their education. The College conducts well as vocational education studies (VET), offered through an immersion to Cambodia, where students learn about the College’s capacity as a Registered Training Organisation cultural and historical aspects of Cambodia, while also and providing a pathway to TAFE, as well as school-based immersing themselves in village life and engaging with apprenticeships or traineeships. children in local schools.

St James College is indeed a global village.

36 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village Representative Sports Visit Us in 2018 St John Fisher College • AFL • Netball Our Open Day will be held Est. 1981 • Athletics • Soccer on Thursday 10th May • Basketball • Squash 2018 between 3:30pm - “St John Fisher College is a vibrant and compassionate community that • Cricket • Swimming 6pm. To arrange a tour promotes the values of respect, care, integrity, service, excellence and • Cross Country • Touch Football contact our Enrolment inclusiveness. We offer a diverse learning environment, with multiple • Indoor Cricket • Volleyball Ofﬁ cer on 3269 8188 co-curricular opportunities.” Ms Catherine Galvin

‘Goodness, A John Fisher Dr, Bracken Ridge QLD 4017 Gender Girls Extra-Curricular Activities T 07 3269 8188 F 07 3869 0216 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 • Art Club • Musical (Biennial combined Knowledge, • Band with St Patrick’s College) Discipline’ W www.sjfc.qld.edu.au Enrolment 520 students • Boot Camp • OptiMinds Principal Ms Catherine Galvin Year 7 100 students; 4 classes • Choir / Vocal Ensemble • Reading Club Enquiries Enrolment Secretary Languages French • Dance Troupe • Science Club • Debating and Public Speaking • Sister Act Talent Quest Email [email protected] Fees 2018 Yr 7 $4,527 Yr 12 $5,118 • Drama • Social Justice Committee VET Yes • Homework Club • Theatre Sports • Instrumental Music Program • Vocal Tuition • Interact • Writing Club – Scribblers • Magazine Committee

What Makes Us Special Global Village St John Fisher College at Bracken Ridge is a Catholic secondary The guided use of collaborative educational technology girl’s college founded on Mercy traditions in 1981 and also provides unique opportunities for students and staff to inspired by St John Fisher’s academic passion and social share their journey with others. ‘Virtual excursions’ are justice work. In order to engage students’ hearts and minds, becoming a successful part of the student journey at St we believe in the importance of developing strong relationships. John Fisher College. We promote this by engaging students in having fun with their friends at the many community events and celebrations. This Recently, a Year 10 Science class connected “over the is a community where students have a real pride in themselves ocean” to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History and their community and openly say they love their school. in the United States – live! The students experienced an interactive presentation on human evolution from We promote academic excellence both in the classroom and knowledgeable and experienced international experts, all through curriculum based clubs and activities such as Science from the comfort of their library classroom. Club, Studio 27 (art club) Greedy Readers (reading club), Scribblers (writing club) and Homework Club and Assignment St John Fisher College has access to a diverse range of Help. Our students consistently achieve above the State virtual excursions, in a variety of curriculum areas, via average in NAPLAN and Year 12 results. online content providers like the Centre for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) and the New South Students at St John Fisher College are encouraged to love Wales based organisation DART Connections. life and live it to the full by engaging in the wide range of co- curricular activities on offer. The College offers a full sporting Enhancing the high school journey with technology is also program, cultural opportunities in many areas of the arts, a theme in the cocurricular life of the College, with our drama, dance and music, as well as opportunities to learn school reading club, the Greedy Readers embracing social about faith in action by serving others through the Interact media for positive outcomes. Regular Twitter link-ups with Club and Social Justice programs. We encourage participation popular authors have given students personal access to in extra curricular activities and many students achieve at a expert industry knowledge from engaging and entertaining very high level in sport and cultural pursuits. Located on 15 writers. hectares of land the College has recently completed a new building program and a refurbishment of existing facilities Connecting students with these authors increases reading along with a total landscape makeover to include outdoor engagement, which in turn has a powerful effect on literacy learning spaces and an environment catering speciﬁ cally to the levels. education of young women.

37 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village Representative Sports Visit Us in 2018 St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace • AFL • Rugby Meet the Terrace Family Est. 1875 • Basketball • Rugby League and tour the College on • Cricket • Swimming Wednesday 7 March. See “We commit our energies to the formation of the ‘Terrace Gentleman’ – young • Cross Country • Tennis website for details, no RSVP men of faith and learning who will make a difference to the world through • Football • Track and Field needed. knowledge, humility and wisdom.” • Golf • Volleyball • Gymnastics • Water Polo Dr Michael Carroll • Rowing

‘Servire Deo A 285 Gregory Terrace, Spring Hill, QLD 4000 Gender Boys Extra-Curricular Activities T 07 3214 5200 Year Range Yr 5 - Yr 12 • Rowing • Track and Field • Immersions Sapere – To serve • Cricket • Chess • Social Justice Program God is to be wise’ W www.terrace.qld.edu.au Enrolment 1,575 students • Volleyball • Debating • Audio Visual Club Principal Dr Michael Carroll Year 7 235 students; 9 classes • Swimming • Theatresports • Future Problem Solving Enquiries Mrs Andrea Splatt – College Registrar Languages English, French & Japanese • Football • Public Speaking • Math Olympiad • Tennis • Choir • Drumline Email [email protected] Fees 2018 Yr 7 $14,364 Yr 12 $14,364 • Cross Country • Instrumental Music Program • Mooting VET No • Rugby (24 different instruments) • Annual Musical Production • Basketball • Theatre Productions • Gymnastics • Exchanges

What Makes Us Special Global Village For over 140 years, St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace, has Terrace Gentlemen are educated to appreciate the contribution established itself as a community focused on faith-centred that they make to building the values of a world community. holistic development, the pursuit of academic excellence The study of both French and Japanese provides all students and the creation of an atmosphere of care for young men in with critical multicultural understandings. Classroom-based Years 5 to 12. The College draws on its philosophies from language studies are enhanced through vibrant exchange and our Catholic and Edmund Rice traditions to foster the Terrace tour opportunities to both France and Japan. Students in Year Students Family. The College operates across four campuses and offers 10 engage in a comprehensive three-week immersion program, attaining QCE state of the art facilities from its main campus in Spring Hill, which allows them to stand in solidarity with the marginalised 2015 | 2016 including the Year 10 initiative Waterford Place, through to its in remote areas and developing countries, such as Timor-Leste, 99.1% 99.1% 10 hectares of Sporting fi elds at Tennyson and the Outdoor India, Fiji and Cape York. Education Centre at Maroon Dam. Superb facilities and an innovative school structure refl ect the College’s commitment St Joseph’s prioritises inclusion through a commitment to honouring tradition, whilst staying at the forefront of to campaigns, such as Close the Gap and working with planning and research into boys’ education. Friendship Groups, including the Gregory Terrace Old Boy founded Orange Sky Laundry. A dedicated bursary program Yr 12 Academic support is provided through the tracking of student fi nancially supports placement of Indigenous and refugee students taking performance from entry to exit. In 2016, 31 Senior students students who would otherwise not be able to experience a the OP pathway achieved an OP 1, with the median of the College an OP 5. Terrace education. 2015 | 2016 Over half of the cohort received an OP 1-5. Terrace Gentlemen 98.7% 98.7% are supported to embrace a love of learning, to be critical Technology is harnessed by staff and students to connect thinkers and problem solvers, and to use their gifts and and journey with others across the globe. A Beyond Borders opportunities to make a positive difference in society. The program affords the wider Terrace Family with the opportunity College facilitates an award-winning, comprehensive and to meaningfully engage with communities abroad, immersing inclusive co-curricular program. The range of sporting and in others’ realities and striving to make justice, peace and cultural activities promote teamwork, a sense of fair play, human rights a global reality. Further to the work of students Yr 12 personal excellence and humility. A House system, comprised in Timor-Leste, a dedicated parent group maintains a thriving students taking a non OP pathway of nine Houses, provides the basis for pastoral care and Timor-Leste coffee and hand-made card business to help 2015 | 2016 formation at the College, with students from Years 5 to 12 support long term economic independence in the region. St 1.3% 1.3% divided into Tutor Groups within each House. The Terrace Joseph’s College aims to form Terrace Gentleman as leaders Family values and nurtures each student on their journey to capable of inspiring communities to undertake our global be a young man of knowledge, humility and wisdom. vision for a better world.

38 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village Representative Sports Visit Us in 2018 St Joseph’s Nudgee College • Touch Football The College will hold an Open Est. 1891 • Australian Rules Football Day on Saturday 12 May and an Open Morning on Tuesday “Nudgee College’s focus on holistic education, personal development and 14 August. Visit our website wellbeing ensures each student is offered a rich diversity of educational, for details. Alternatively, sporting, cultural and social justice opportunities.” contact the Enrolments team to book a personal or group Mr Peter Fullagar tour.

‘Signum Fidei – A 2199 Sandgate Rd, Boondall QLD 4034 Gender Boys Extra-Curricular Activities T 07 3865 0555 F 07 3865 0500 Year Range Yr 5 - 12 • Audiovisual (AV) Club - Intermediate Band • Swimming a Sign of Faith’ • Basketball - Junior Band • Tennis W www.nudgee.com Enrolment 1,565 students • Cattle Club - Big Band • Theatre Sports Principal Mr Peter Fullagar Year 7 187 students; 9 classes • Chess - Vocal Choir • Track and Field (Athletics) Enquiries Ms Susan Shakespear Languages Japanese • Cricket - Rock Bands • Volleyball • Cross Country (Athletics) - Trumpet Choir (Director of Admissions) Fees 2018 Contact College for details • Debating • Oratory Email [email protected] VET Yes (RTO Code: 30498) • Football • Robotics Club International Reg. Yes • Music (Ensembles, etc.) • Rowing CRICOS 00572G - Combined Orchestra • Rugby Union - Drumline • Social Justice Program

What Makes Us Special Global Village We play to their strengths. Some of the boys who attend St More than 250 students live in the Bathersby Boarding Joseph’s Nudgee College have a keen interest and aptitude Village during the school year, and together they form an for the sciences, while others might fi nd they’re excited by the extremely close, yet incredibly diverse community. With prospect of performing. Then there are the boys who thrive on boarders from Brisbane’s surrounding suburbs, regional and the sporting fi eld, as well as those who can create magic with remote Queensland, interstate, and overseas, Nudgee College a paintbrush. Boarding is its own global village. By having the opportunity Students to live, study and play with boys from all over the world, our attaining QCE You will also fi nd boys whose love of words drives them to boarders are able to learn about different cultures and life 2015 | 2016 write eloquent poems, stories, essays and speeches, and experiences from some of their closest friends. With many 96.2% 99.7% those with a mind for numbers who will happily power through strong friendships also formed between our day boys and our equation after equation. Of course, there are also all-rounders boarders, all students reap the rewards of the diverse school who like to throw themselves into many different activities, community. The students’ connection with the world also and those who are still searching for their calling and would extends beyond the everyday interactions in the classroom or like to try a bit of everything to fi nd it. the Boarding House.

Yr 12 With the variety of high quality facilities across a spacious Each year, students are given the opportunity to immerse students taking 136-hectare campus, as well as a dedicated and passionate themselves in the lives of marginalised members of our global the OP pathway team of staff, your son will ﬁ nd his strength. community through the College’s Year 10 Immersion Program. 2015 | 2016 As part of this program, students are able to travel overseas 72.2% 72% After the College’s Library found a new home in the DJ to locations, such as Cambodia or the Philippines, to live as Hanly Learning Centre in 2015, the old Library building was the locals live. There is also a humanitarian element to this redeveloped into a modern Art and Music precinct. experience, aligning with our calling as a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice Tradition to help build a better world for all. The new Cleary Building for Music and Art completed the This may involve helping to build or rebuild shelter, or working College’s extensive building program over the past several with local school children. With phrases such as eye-opening Yr 12 years, which included the Learning Centre, Trade Training and life-changing often used by students upon returning from students taking a non OP pathway Centre, Ed’s Shed, and Agricultural Centre. Immersion, it is an experience that students are not likely to 2015 | 2016 ever forget. 27.8% 28%

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‘A Catholic School A 82 Stephens Rd, South Brisbane QLD 4101 Gender Boys Extra-Curricular Activities T 07 3010 1111 F 07 3010 1188 Year Range Yr 5 - 12 • Arts for Boys in the • Choral Music Edmund Rice W www.slc.qld.edu.au Enrolment 1,930 students • Debating Tradition’ Principal Mr Chris Leadbetter Year 7 292 students; 10 classes • Drama Enquiries College Registrar Languages Chinese • Chess • Emergency Services Cadets Email [email protected] Fees 2018 Please contact the College for details • Instrumental Music International Reg. Yes VET Yes • Service Learning CRICOS 00972C • Plus so much more

What Makes Us Special Global Village St Laurence’s College is an all-boys Catholic school centrally St Laurence’s College is committed to developing young men located in South Brisbane. With a rich and proud history of with the necessary skills to be productive citizens in the 21st academic, sporting and cultural excellence, the school has century. First and foremost, we commit to developing young grown to now educate over 1900 boys. men of integrity who can contribute positively to the lives of others. At our College we believe that a quality curriculum and

In the Archdiocese of Brisbane and conducted in the tradition good teaching and learning practices are essential for the Students of Edmund Rice, St Laurence’s College accepts students growth of our young men. attaining QCE from Year 5 to 12, drawing from a wide area of Brisbane. 2015 | 2016 Summoned by the call of the school motto, Facere et Docere: Our entry levels are Year 5 and Year 7, and we welcome a 91.3% 94.4% To do and to teach, St Laurence’s College strives to implement diverse population of students. The College fosters positive the Charter for Catholic schools in the Edmund Rice Tradition relationships through our Service Learning program. Both to ensure it is the ‘lived reality’ in the community. staff and students commit to this program. All students are encouraged to explore their talents in co-curricular areas, such St Laurence’s College provides a culture of excellence in as music, performance, sport and public speaking. curricular breadth and pastoral care with a range of courses Yr 12 to ensure success for students with a broad range of ability. We have a strong tradition of overseas immersions and tours. students taking All co-curricular programs at the College, including arts, sport Over the years many overseas partnerships have been formed the OP pathway and service learning, support the inclusion of all boys. to provide a global perspective for our students. 2015 | 2016 73.1% 75.1% The College continually works towards contributing to and At the College we commit to the digital literacy of our boys. building a sustainable community, as well as empowering all This allows for effective learning and the development of to achieve their full potential, and to celebrate over 100 years creative, innovative learners. It is equally important for all of College spirit with pride. students to develop a strong basis in literacy and numeracy. Our staff focus on excellence and improvement. With state of the art facilities, St Laurence’s College is ready Yr 12 to deliver a 21st century curriculum. Most recent additions The College provides an education which develops young students taking a non OP pathway include the College Sports Hall and facilities, the Chapel of St men in values and aptitude, and we encourage our students 2015 | 2016 Laurence O’Toole, ITAD, and Vocational Education and Training to explore multiple academic pathways during their time 26.8% 24.8% teaching spaces. at school. As our motto states: ‘Facere et Docere’ or ‘To Do and To Teach’, Lauries men are active learners who are encouraged to impact positively on the lives of others.

40 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village Representative Sports Visit Us in 2018 St Mary’s College • AFL • Sports Aerobics We are delighted to host Est. 1863 • Basketball (2017 National Champions) our next Open Evening on • Cheerleading • Swimming Tuesday 1 May. The evening “St Mary’s College is an exciting place for young women to learn and grow in a • Futsal • Tennis will include demonstrations, safe and nurturing environment. We are proud of our students who are committed • Hockey • Touch Football performances, tours and a to service and justice, to hospitality and to making a difference in this world. As • Netball • Track and Field unique opportunity to dine at learners we are all on a journey to discovering the best person we can be.” • Soccer • Volleyball our ‘Rose Garden Market’. • Softball Mrs Judith Finan

‘Be Inspired’ A Mary St, Woodend QLD 4305 Gender Girls Extra-Curricular Activities T 07 3432 5444 F 07 3432 5432 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 • Cambodia Immersion • New Zealand Cultural and • College Gym Sporting Tour W www.stmarys.qld.edu.au Enrolment 610 students • Combined College Musical • Nursing Home Visits Principal Mrs Judith Finan Year 7 110 students; 4 classes • Dance Troupe • Queensland Independent Enquiries Mrs Karina Antoniolli Languages Spanish • Debating Secondary Schools Netball • Drama Club Carnival Email [email protected] Fees 2018 Yr 7 $5,850 Yr 12 $6,050 • Fitness Club • Rosies Outreach VET Yes • Homework Club • Science and Engineering • Instrumental Music Challenge • Kokoda Challenge • Show Choir • Social Justice Group

What Makes Us Special Global Village St Mary’s College is a contemporary and inclusive Catholic There is an old adage that states it takes a village to raise College for girls. It is located in the hub of the Catholic a child. At St Mary’s College, our girls beneﬁ t from being Education precinct in Ipswich and has provided over 150 educated within our distinctive village; a community that is years of education in the Mercy tradition. comprised of shared partnerships between parents and staff. Our curriculum is constantly evolving to ensure that subjects Our priority is to offer a holistic education that is values- offered are in line with 21st century requirements. Many roles based and life-giving, to ensure that each student has the which currently exist will take a different form in the future opportunity to achieve to her potential and be a woman of and, therefore, soft skills are required to keep up with this integrity. An education at St Mary’s College prepares young ever-changing environment. women to be active global citizens with the skills, conﬁ dence and resilience to live life to the full and make a difference in Soft skills enable people to interact effectively with other an ever-changing world. people. These necessary skills are promoted within our College, with a strong focus on leadership, adaptability, St Mary’s College is well-regarded for its unique caring and teamwork and problem solving. supporting environment. Our community focus and size, coupled with our Pastoral Care Program, provides greater From Year 7, our students learn Spanish and truly love opportunity to respond to the needs of each individual. learning another language and about a different culture. This knowledge can be applied through an overseas trip to Spain With award-winning facilities, our campus is modern and which currently occurs biennially. exciting, bringing the College into the future. Located on the banks of the Bremer River, our collaborative facilities house Our College also offers students the opportunity to travel to our new Science labs, Hospitality kitchens, Graphics, Music, Cambodia through an immersion program. The primary focus Art and Dance studios. of the immersion is to challenge and empower students in Years 10 – 12 to live out the Mercy traditions of Community, Now is the time to enrol for 2018 and beyond. Be quick as Education, Mission, Hospitality and Spirituality. spaces are limited! St Mary’s College allows students to ‘Be Inspired’. From the Contact the College on 3432 5444 or Kokoda Challenge, College Musical, STEM projects, debating, visit www.stmarys.qld.edu.au for further information. cheerleading and dance, RAAF partnerships or the student-run café, there are opportunities for personal growth for each and every young woman.

41 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village Representative Sports Visit Us in 2018 St Patrick’s College • Basketball • Rugby League Our Open Day is on Tuesday Est. 1952 • Cricket • Swimming 29 May. Visit our website for • Cross Country • Tennis full details of additional tour “As a College we aspire to develop young men who have a passion and love • Football • Track & Field mornings – 1 March, 20 July for learning. Our young men of action are supported to acquire the knowledge, • Golf • Volleyball and 30 October. skills and desire to make the world a better place.” • Rugby Mr Chris Mayes

‘Certa Bonum A 60 Park Parade, Shorncliffe, QLD 4017 Gender Boys Extra-Curricular Activities T 07 3631 9000 F 07 3631 9001 Year Range Yr 5 - 12 • ERA for Change Advocacy • Instrumental Music Program Certamen – Fight Group (25 different instruments) the Good Fight’ W www.stpatricks.qld.edu.au Enrolment 1,320 students • Art Club • Range of ensembles, bands Principal Mr Chris Mayes Year 7 180 students; 7 classes • Math Club and choral groups Enquiries Mrs Stacey Bishop Languages Indonesian • Lego Club • Bi-Annual Musical • Robotics • Annual Showcase Email [email protected] Fees 2018 Yr 7 $7,820 Yr 12 $7,820 • Chess • Student Exchange Program Includes outdoor education program, book hire, • Debating • Immersion Program laptop, Instrumental Music (5/6), College diary • Theatre Sports and annual. Additional building levy. VET Yes

What Makes Us Special Global Village Since 1952, St Patricks College has been educating young Within the global concept of solidarity, St Patrick’s men in Years 5 to 12, our philosophy is drawn from our Catholic College as a school of Edmund Rice Education Australia and Edmund Rice traditions. We equip our young men with the (EREA), we are called to live out the radical message knowledge, skills and desire to make a difference in their world. of love and inclusion which Jesus lived and preached, At our core, we aim to transform their minds and hearts to build particularly in regard to Aboriginal and Torres Strait a more just, tolerant and inclusive community by educating for Islander peoples, refuges, people of other faiths, races, Students liberation and possibility. At St Patrick’s, we understand every sexual orientation and gender. attaining QCE boy learns differently, that’s why we offer a holistic approach 2015 | 2016 to the education of our young men. Our broad and enriching Our links with remote communities throughout Australia 90.4% 89.9% educational opportunities, combined with our comprehensive allow us to provide immersion opportunities for our co-curricular program, help our students uncover where their young men and educational opportunities to young passion lies. Indigenous men through our Homestay program.

Whether he plans to undertake tertiary studies or head The EREA network also allows our students and teachers directly into the workforce, our programs allow each student to participate in immersion experiences and exchanges Yr 12 to work towards achieving his individual goals. He will be globally. The immersive experiences in country allow our students taking taught to be a critical thinker and problem-solver. We will students and teachers to fully involve themselves in new the OP pathway actively encourage him to be a communicator, a collaborator, cultures and develop a much broader understanding of 2015 | 2016 an innovator and to be globally aware. We will also offer him a the world they live in. 77% 63% world of opportunities to grow beyond the classroom, including overseas immersion opportunities with international social Our Era for Change Program is a student led Advocacy justice trips, outdoor expeditions, cultural exchange programs group which provides further opportunities for leadership or participation in advocacy projects. Our experienced and of solidarity and justice for our whole community to speak passionate educators will provide him with a rigorous and out on issues, such as Refugees and Asylum seekers, stimulating academic environment and encourage him to be an domestic violence and an end to poverty globally. Yr 12 independent learner. Our entire staff take the responsibility of students taking a non OP pathway caring for every young man very seriously, with a comprehensive As a school, we believe these experiences contribute to 2015 | 2016 pastoral care system designed to ensure that every individual our strong inclusive community, where our young men 17% 37% is valued and nurtured. St Patrick’s has a devoted community can develop their sense of self, understand where they ﬁ t of teachers, staff and parents so your son can emerge as a in their local and global community and the impact they conﬁdent, competent man of action and a leader of tomorrow. can have.

42 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village Representative Sports Visit Us in 2018 St Peter Claver College • Athletics • Rugby League Our College Open Day will be Est. 1976 • Baseball • Rugby Union held on Sunday 27 May. • Basketball • Soccer We also hold College Tours “St Peter Claver College is a wonderful place because of the wonderful people • Cross Country • Softball fortnightly during the school in place who live ‘Concern, Love and Justice’.” • Futsal • Swimming term. Please contact our • Netball • Touch Football Registrar to arrange a Mr. Niall Coburn personalised tour via our

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‘Concern, Love, A 10 Old Ipswich Rd, Riverview QLD 4303 Gender Co-educational Extra-Curricular Activities T 07 3810 5900 F 07 3282 3190 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 • Theatre Productions • Annual Careers Expo Justice’ • Dance Eisteddfods • Concert Band W www.spcc.qld.edu.au Enrolment 1,000 students • Cultural Dance • Student Leadership Principal Mr. Niall Coburn Year 7 180 students; 7 classes • Drama Club • Bill Turner Cup Enquiries Marion Hunt Languages Japanese • Film Club • QISSN • Homework Club • QISSRL Email [email protected] Fees 2018 Yr 7 $4,848 Yr 12 $5,112 • Debating • Social Justice Program VET Yes • Instrumental Music Program

What Makes Us Special Global Village Clearly, what makes St Peter Claver College ‘special’ is The concept of “The Global Village” and acting locally and the young people at its core. thinking globally are even more powerful and challenging concepts now than when Marshall McLuhan gave it form in The grace, presence and openness of our young people the 1960s. compel us as a school to derive a clear, contemporary and effective Educational Framework that refl ects needs and With the ease of access to information and world-wide aspirations of students in companionship with their teachers. connection today, it is an educational imperative to promote intellect, morality and social conscience in our students as Our Explicit Teaching Framework ensures that expert and they complement dexterity in technology usage with informed differentiated teaching and learning occur across a fabulous ‘brightness of being’. array of subjects that include the Empirical Sciences and Mathematics, the Performing Arts that features our renowned St Peter Claver College promotes good, effective and Dance program and Theatre Encounters, and Visual and contemporary education that combines capability with social Practical Arts that combine media of wood, metal, earth, paint conscience and radical, affi rming beliefs. The aim is to have and print. It is this integration, differentiation in the context of very profi cient and capable citizens who have an excellent explicit teaching, learning, spirituality, discipline and personal grasp of the ecology of relationships and interconnected formation that make St Peter Claver College dynamic, responsibilities we have together in the world. alive and inventive in the company of great young people. In addition, St Peter Claver College is unique in its sports All of this goes beyond, yet encompasses, our capabilities, program that combines such disciplines as rugby league, plant and curriculum opportunities. It relates to our netball and football, with the academic domains of Physical combination of all of the best attributes we have as sentient Education as a subject. So, not only do the students get to and compassionate human beings together. play their favorite sport at a high level, but they also study the anatomy, physiology, diet, lifestyle, spirituality, character formation and self-discipline aspects of their sport.

Again, this is an example of our commitment to full, integrated and excellent academic, spiritual and vocational education with an eclectic and capable community of students, teachers and families who embody a call to serve with “Concern, Love and Justice”.

43 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village Representative Sports Visit Us in 2018 St Rita’s College • AFL • Netball Tours of the College are held Est. 1926 • Athletics • Swimming three times per year. Email • Basketball • Tennis our Registrar for dates. We “In teaching our students the courage to stand alone and the power of • Cross Country • Touch Football welcome the opportunity standing together, we challenge them to be women of action not just words – • Football • Volleyball to meet you on Open Day, Virtute non Verbis.” • Hockey • Water Polo Sunday 29 July. Refer to • Indoor Cricket the College website for Mrs Dale Morrow registration.

Virtute non Verbis A 41 Enderley Rd, Clayﬁ eld QLD 4011 Gender Girls Extra-Curricular Activities T 07 3862 1615 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 • Debating • Percussion Ensemble • Nano’s Nerds Science Club Action not Words • String Orchestra • Wind Ensemble • Big Brekky W www.stritas.qld.edu.au Enrolment 1,030 students • Symphony Orchestra • Show Choir • Homework Help Principal Mrs Dale Morrow Year 7 175 students • Concert Band • Nano’s Chorale • Ecumenical Coffee Brigade Enquiries Mrs Sue Tuite, Registrar Languages French, German & Japanese • St Rita’s Voices • St Rita’s College Dance • Student2Student Reading • Big Band Company Program Email [email protected] Fees 2018 Yr 7 $7,500 Yr 12 $7,500 • Guitar Ensemble • Speech and Communication • Homeless Connect Capital Projects Contribution (Tax Deductible): • Saxophone Ensemble • TheatreSports $800 • Clarinet Ensemble • College Production Library Fund Contribution (Tax Deductible): $300 VET Yes

What Makes Us Special Global Village St Rita’s College, Clayﬁ eld, established by the Presentation St Rita of Cascia and Nano Nagle were women of Sisters in 1926, is educating girls to be Women of Action, determination, persistence and passion. We aim to instil not Words (Virtute non Verbis). We value the characteristics of in our teaching the understanding of leadership as service, compassion, hospitality and simplicity. forgiveness as strength and equality as paramount.

These values guide our unfaltering belief in the transforming Each of the eight Houses of the Pastoral program at St Students power of education. St Rita’s provides a learning experience Rita’s support the Global Village concept of education attaining QCE in which creativity and critical thinking exist together, where through Ministry and Wellbeing alignments. These include 2015 | 2016 self-respect is more precious than self-importance, and where two schools in some of the poorest parts of India, the 100% 99% our dedicated staff work in partnership with parents and work of the Presentation Sisters in Papua New Guinea, guardians to enable our students to achieve to the best of Thailand and Australia, Multicultural Development Australia, their ability. Centacare, the Ecumenical Coffee Brigade and St Joseph’s Primary School, Murgon. Established with the intention to Your daughter will receive learning from exceptional teachers connect the classroom with real life theories that advocate whose commitment and nurturing motivates our students to the College pillars of Justice, Courage, Compassion, Yr 12 use their individual gifts to their best potential. Our ﬁ rst-class Simplicity, Hospitality and Hope, the classroom at St Rita’s students taking academic and vocational pathways consistently achieve is enriched with a tangible understanding of the global the OP pathway excellent OP, Rank and NAPLAN results signiﬁ cantly above the village through participatory and service learning. 2015 | 2016 State average, and our sporting and cultural strengths unite 81% 75.5% with our unfailing obligation to social justice. Globalisation and technological advancements have created a need for lifelong learning strategies. The relentless pace The College’s commitment to producing ‘women of heart’, of the digital age allows us to travel around the world and an ethos based on the legacy of Nano Nagle, founder of the access a ubiquity of information at the click of a button. Our Presentation Sisters, has stood the test of time. Students at classrooms are ‘live ecosystems’, driven by collaborative St Rita’s study a range of social justice issues and are guided learning through multiple mediums to offer a sustainable Yr 12 to hold a responsibility that empathises with the poor and knowledge ecology that is shaped by the omnipresence of students taking a non OP pathway marginalised, at times voyaging beyond what is comfortable. information. This globally responsive pedagogical practice 2015 | 2016 Through a St Rita’s education, students are nurtured to provides lifeready and lifeworthy education for students, and 19% 24.5% become Women of Action – compassionate, articulate and motivates students to better identify areas of learning that empowered young women, holding excellent preparation for will be likely to matter to them in their future pursuits. further learning and work beyond the classroom.

44 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village Representative Sports Visit Us in 2018 St Thomas More College • AFL • Rugby 7s We would like to invite you to Est. 1974 • Athletics • Rugby League attend our Open Days: • Basketball • Swimming Term 1: Tuesday 6 March “For over 40 years, St Thomas More College has established a reputation as an • Cross Country • Tennis Term 2: Tuesday 29 May inclusive faith, learning community with a key focus on the pastoral care and • Football • Touch Football Term 3: Tuesday 21 August academic opportunities for all our students. Thus, creating a strong platform • Indoor Soccer • Volleyball Please register through our that ensures the individual success of each student post-secondary school.” • Netball College website or via phone call. Mr Les Conroy

‘Live it. Faith. A Cnr Troughton Rd and Turton St, Gender Co-educational Extra-Curricular Activities Learn it. Learning. Sunnybank QLD 4109 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 • All Schools Touch Football • Homework Club • Readers Cup Challenge T 07 3323 4600 F 07 3344 3598 • Amore Guitar Ensemble • Marching Band & Colourgard • Saxophone Ensemble Love it. Community’ Enrolment 1,050 students • Becoming MORE Program • Math Club • SECA Sports Competition W www.stmc.qld.edu.au Year 7 190 students; 7 classes • Bill Turner Cup & Trophy • Peer Support Program • Sewing Club Principal Mr Les Conroy Languages Chinese • College Productions/Musicals • Penny Awards • Showchoir • Concert Band • Performance Choir • String Ensemble Enquiries Mrs Sharne Davies Fees 2018 Please visit College website • Design Club • Photography Club • Student Leadership Email [email protected] for details • Drumline • Public Speaking Competition • Writing Club International Reg. Yes VET Yes • Flute/Woodwind Ensemble • QISSN CRICOS 02516M • Frettz Guitar Ensemble • QISSRL Confraternity Carnival • Graphics Club • QLD Schools Cup Volleyball

What Makes Us Special Global Village St Thomas More College was established in 1974 by lay It takes a global village to raise a global citizen - St Thomas staff with the support from the Archbishop and was the More College prides itself on shaping the global citizens and fi rst secondary school administered by Brisbane Catholic leaders of the future. The college’s place within the global Education. The College was named after St Thomas More village is shaped by the experiences shared by students and who, upon his execution for treason, reputedly stated, “I educators through meaningful international connections. die the King’s loyal servant, but God’s servant fi rst.” The Students begin by understanding their own place in the village Students unique beginnings and namesake laid the foundation for St - As part of a multi-cultural inclusive school, students have the attaining QCE Thomas More College as a faith learning community, with this distinct advantage of looking inward to learn from peers about 2015 | 2016 philosophy embedded as our core mission. different cultures, backgrounds, and nationalities, to widen their 100% 100% representations of the world around them. The students run a Faith is lived at the College by all members. Students become Culture Club to promote cultural awareness and inclusion, and to literate in Catholic and broader Christian traditions through provide an avenue for students to understand different traditions celebrating mass, engaging in a formal retreat program and our and beliefs, and to embrace and seek out diversity. religious education curriculum from Year 7 to 12. The College Students grow by learning from and about other global encourages students to achieve their best educational outcome, citizens - Students learn from others through immersion Yr 12 and assists in this goal by meeting the learning needs of each programs, such as international exchange programs students taking student. Teaching staff deliver the curriculum in a contemporary and through organised tours and sporting competitions. the OP pathway and engaging manner drawing on the Dimensions of Learning International students have visited the school from China, 2015 | 2016 Framework, promoting students higher order thinking skills and Hong Kong, Vietnam, The Philippines, Papua New Guinea, 44.6% 55.4% extending the learning experience. The College offers students France, Malaysia, and Korea. STMC students have travelled to the opportunity to study academic and vocational subjects with New Zealand, England, Scotland, and Korea. education pathways designed for all levels and styles of learning. Students shape the global village through meaningful connections - Creating meaningful connections helps Community matters at St Thomas More College with every students to build an understanding of their responsibilities student known by name and character. The Pastoral Care within our global village. Students connect within the school Yr 12 Program is embedded into daily school life focusing on grounds; through electronic media and technology when students taking a non OP pathway student development in resilience, confi dence and character. distance is a barrier; and by traveling the world around them. 2015 | 2016 Co-curricular sport, art and music incite students to be fully It is these meaningful connections that allow students to 55.4% 44.6% immersed in College life. The Pastoral Care Program and experience the world through others, see the impact of their co-curricular experiences foster well-rounded citizens of actions on a global level, and understand the importance of Queensland, Australia and the world. caring for humanity and the environment.

45 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village Representative Sports Visit Us in 2018 Stuartholme School • Athletics • Rowing Experience an insight into Est. 1920 • Basketball • Soccer the Stuartholme School • Cross Country • Swimming community and learn how we “Stuartholme students are not lost in the crowd. Each student is treated by • Equestrian • Tennis educate and empower our her teachers and peers as an individual person with strengths, passions, fears • Hockey • Touch Football young women at our Open and hindrances. The way we teach is aimed at providing the best educational • Indoor Cricket • Volleyball Day on Saturday 10 March outcome for each girl. ‘You come as you are and are cared for with great love’.” • Netball • Water polo 10:00am to 1:00pm. Ms Kristen Sharpe

‘To be the best A 365 Birdwood Terrace, Toowong Qld 4066 Gender Girls Extra-Curricular Activities T 07 3369 5466 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 • 8 Music Ensembles: • 4 Co-curricula Arts: - Future Problem Solving she can be’ - Concert Band - Art - Justice, Peace and W www.stuartholme.com Enrolment 680 students - Flute Ensemble - Drama Integrity of Creation (JPIC) Principal Ms Kristen Sharpe Year 7 112 students; 5 classes - Jazz Band - Music - Liturgy Enquiries Registrar Languages French & Chinese - Joigny String Orchestra - Private Speech & Drama - Multi-cultural - Percussion Ensemble • 9 Co-curricula Enrichment - Public Speaking Email [email protected] Fees 2018 Yr 7 $17,736 Yr 12 $18,084 - Voce Harmonies Programs: - Technologies International Reg. Yes VET Yes (Years 7-8) - Chinese Culture Appreciation CRICOS 00524E - Vocal Ensemble Group - Joigny Voices (Years 9-12) - Debating • 14 Sports - District Readers’ Cup

What Makes Us Special Global Village Stuartholme School is a Catholic, independent day and As one of 200 Sacred Heart Schools world-wide, boarding school for girls in Years 7 to 12. As a progressive Stuartholme School has a long history of being part of international Sacred Heart School, Stuartholme is committed a Global Village. A globally competent student is aware, to providing an education specifi cally tailored to the curious, and interested in learning about the world and individual student’s needs through a customised educational how it works. Their education allows them to gain an experience. The highly qualifi ed teachers and specialist in-depth knowledge and understanding of international Students staff are experts in their fi elds and challenge their students issues, develop their capacity to recognise another attaining QCE to become independent, critical thinkers, arming them with person’s perspective and communicate ideas across 2015 | 2016 the confi dence to actively engage in their learning so no girl diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. 99% 99% will ever be lost in the crowd. In the classroom, students are engaged through dynamic teaching strategies and On a local level, Stuartholme students have the vibrant learning environments. Stuartholme acknowledges opportunity to engage with students from nearby schools a commitment to inclusive education and best practice who have a high percentage of students from immigrant principles of teaching and learning with opportunities for and refugee backgrounds as part of a weekly Homework students to strive for personal excellence. Educational Club. While providing academic support, students from support and extension are available through curriculum both schools get to know one another, share stories and differentiation and special programs. In Year 12, students learn about different cultures. can participate in Music and English extension, as well as University Studies in specifi c subject areas. On a national and international level, students can take part in a number of immersion programs where they have Stuartholme is small enough for each student to be the opportunity to visit regions and countries and spend personally known, yet large enough to offer an extensive, ever- time with the local community. Whilst the programs often changing and dynamic range of opportunities. Away from the include a construction project, the key objective is to classroom, students can explore opportunities to enrich their allow students the opportunity to build relationships with schooling. The range of co-curricula activities allow students the community so that they may value the differences of to build self-confi dence and develop talents and interests. people, language and cultures, and deepen their respect, Although only 6kms from Brisbane’s CBD, Stuartholme appreciation and intercultural sensitivity. Through offering provides students with a quiet, safe environment where these opportunities and developing students’ knowledge they can live and learn. Stuartholme is a highly relational and skills, Stuartholme girls are empowered to make a educational community that is kind, inclusive and where profound difference to the communities they come from everyone knows and cares for one another. and to the wider world.

46 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village Representative Sports Visit Us in 2018 Trinity College Beenleigh • AFL • Rugby League Our enrolment information Est. 1982 • Athletics • Rugby Union / Rugby 7s sessions are held on the • Basketball • Soccer second Tuesday of March, “At Trinity College, it is our central mission to be invested in the success • Cricket • Swimming May, August and October. of every student wherever their strengths and interests lie.” • Cross Country • Tennis School tours are available • Equestrian • Touch football by request, contact our Mr Christopher Raju • Futsal • Volleyball enrolment ofﬁ cer for more • Netball information.

‘Enriching Learning, A Scott St, Beenleigh QLD 4207 Gender Co-educational Extra-Curricular Activities T 07 3442 5222 F 07 3442 5200 Year Range Yr 7 - 12 • REMAR • Lunch time peer tutoring • Chess Club Inspiring Excellence, • Beachathon • College band and choir • Subject excursions Creating Pathways’ W www.trinitycollege.qld.edu.au Enrolment 840 students • Year level retreats • Instrumental music program • Environment committee Principal Mr Christopher Raju Year 7 130 students; 5 classes • Leadership days • Debating society • Talented Athletes Program Enquiries Enrolment Ofﬁ cer Languages Japanese and Spanish • Homework club • Celebration of the Arts (AFL, Basketball, Netball, • Activity week • Ski Trip Rugby League, Soccer Email [email protected] Fees 2018 Yr 7 $4,884 Yr 12 $4,884 • ATSI program • Gym Tennis) Fees inclusive of all tuition and levies • Trinity Day • Chamber of Commerce • Rosies Sibling discounts available VET Yes

What Makes Us Special Global Village Trinity College is a vibrant community, built on the Founded by the Marist Brothers, Trinity College is a part of relationships and principles of a loving Christian family. We the global Marist network and adopts its rich history of the are proud of our thirty-fi ve-year Marist history, incorporating education of children, introduced to the church by Marcellin their values into daily life at the College. Through these, we Champagnat in the early nineteenth century. seek to uphold the ideals of Saint Marcellin Champagnat who is personifi ed in a statue overlooking our courtyard, to Trinity is heavily involved in the Marist Youth Ministry Students remind us that, “To raise children properly, we should love (REMAR), which operates in many countries around the attaining QCE them and love them equally”. Therefore, we strive to foster a world. REMAR gives students in years 10, 11 and 12 the 2015 | 2016 support network between students, families, and dedicated opportunities of personal and leadership development, as 88.4% 95.6% staff, committed to the academic and spiritual growth of our well as community, ministry, and social justice service. students. Language and foreign connections are an important Our focused curriculum caters for a wide range of academic, feature of the curriculum at Trinity College with both vocational, sporting and cultural pursuits, ensuring that the Japanese and Spanish on offer. Japanese has long been interests and talents of every student are satisfi ed. The the language of choice at Trinity, a signifi cant language Yr 12 aim of our effective learning is to create pathways for our considering the geographical closeness of Australia and students taking students, whether that’s towards university or TAFE studies, Asia. Spanish has recently been introduced into the the OP pathway the workforce or sporting excellence. Trinity’s contemporary curriculum; being the second most spoken language in the 2015 | 2016 learning facilities and resources complement the curriculum, world, it exposes students to the global Spanish-speaking 53% 54% with state of the art science, drama, media, and computer network, and its Latin roots assist in English and other technology facilities. Trinity College has a strong history of language studies. sporting excellence and maintains this through the Talented Athletes Program (TAP). TAP gives talented students access In addition, Trinity College offers homestay opportunities to expert coaching staff and specialised training facilities to for language students, as well as an East Timor Immersion further develop their skills as part of their curriculum. Trinity program, giving students and teachers the full capacity Yr 12 is also home to the well-equipped La Valla Trade Centre that to connect with the world and develop international students taking a non OP pathway offers multiple vocational and certifi cate opportunities in experiences. 2015 | 2016 industries such as hairdressing, automotive and construction. 47% 46% Although Trinity students may leave the College as engaged life-long learners and future active global citizens, they will always remain a part of our Trinity family.

47 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village Representative Sports Visit Us in 2018 Villanova College • AFL • Rugby Principal Tours are held on the Est. 1948 • Basketball • Swimming last Friday of the month during • Chess • Tennis term time. Bookings are “Villanova College provides opportunities for students to develop their • Cricket • Track & Field essential. Further information gifts and talents and to explore new opportunities that may challenge • Cross Country • Volleyball about our tours and annual students to not only do their best but also reach for the stars.” • Football • Waterpolo Open Day is available on the • Golf College website. Mr Mark Stower

‘Vincit Veritas – A 24 Sixth Avenue, Coorparoo QLD 4151 Gender Boys Extra-Curricular Activities T 07 3394 5690 F 07 3397 0103 Year Range Yr 5 - 12 • Music Ensembles – over 30 Eucharistic Ministry (Senior • Retreats Truth Conquers’ performing groups School), Liturgical Music • Celebration of Liturgies W www.vnc.qld.edu.au Enrolment 1,260 students • Villanova and Loreto Musical Group, Kokoda Challenge, • Book Week Principal Mr Mark Stower Year 7 160 students Productions Fair Go Australia • Annual Blood Drive Enquiries Mrs Nicole Weldon Languages Italian & Chinese • Ministry Groups: Young • Junior School Music Program • Student Council Augustinian Youth Ministries, • Debating • Villa Fit and Junior Villa Fit Email [email protected] Fees 2018 Yr 7 $8,532 Yr 12 $8,920 St Vincent de Paul, Young • Tournament of Minds • Villa Visions Art Exhibition + Building Maintenance Levy Christian Students, Rosies, • Camps $500 per annum per family VET Yes

What Makes Us Special Global Village Villanova College is an independent Catholic School for boys Global connections for Villanova College students range from Year 5 to Year 12 conducted by the Order of St Augustine. from co-curricular events, international tours and friendship Villanova College caters for more than 1,200 boys from Year exchanges with Australian Filipino Augustinian Solidarity 5 to 12 across three distinctive precincts. The Three Schools, (AFAS). Long standing partnership between Villanova College One College structure recognises the developmental journey of and the schools and colleges in the Phillipines. our students as they move from pre-adolescence to adulthood. Each school is designed to cater for the educational, social and In 1993, the ﬁ rst friendship exchange was inaugurated with emotional needs of each student. students and teachers from Villanova College. This exchange established the bonds of friendship and solidarity that have Students have access to a rich variety of cultural, sporting formed the basis of the subsequent exchanges to Filipino and social justice opportunities. In developing the ‘whole Augustinian communities. person’, the College staff recognises the need to provide opportunities for students to develop their gifts and talents, There is a strong sense of solidarity as AFAS strives to work and to explore new horizons that challenge them to excel with Augustinian communities to support struggling talented beyond expectation. students to gain an education.

A distinct feature of our Augustinian charism is the strong The Global Village extends past our current students and sense of welcome and community that unites staff, parents to our Old Boys, graduands of Villanova College, staff and and students. We treasure open, friendly and caring parents where they get involved with AFAS Elders. AFAS Elders relationships between teachers and students. As an educator complements the work of AFAS friendship exchange. himself, St Augustine considered this an essential element for both good teaching and learning. Long-standing school partnership exist between Villanova College and St Rita of Cascia High School in Chicago, USA. We teach boys about life and quality relationships, modelled to us by Jesus. We teach about the interior journey, spiritual The students are challenged to fully immerse themselves in reﬂ ections and choosing the right actions. We welcome people the school and family life of their billet. They attend school, of all faiths and denominations to share our story of hope. conduct tours around Chicago and spend valuable time In this way we continue to forge our reputation as a Catholic with students from another Augustinian school. Life-long College “striving for excellence in boys’ education as an friendships have been made through this program and we look Augustinian community, one in mind and heart on the way forward to continuing to offer this most valuable exchange towards God.” every year.

48 Catholic Schools Guide 2018 - Global Village A Just Future

By supporting education and development for those most marginalised, Catholic schools and the Australian community are helping to improve the lives of all members of our global family. Together, through Caritas Australia programs, we are building strong communities and transforming millions of lives.

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