Year 7 Enrolment Information Session

Our school:

• ​ An Executive School and experienced leadership and teaching staff recognised as one of the top 5 State High Schools in Brisbane.
  

• A community of values and high standards that fosters a positive, disciplined and caring environment through our Peer Support and Pastoral Care Programs which includes a focus on positive psychology, mindfulness and respectful relationships.

• Belonging and differentiation. Specialises in innovative Academies of Excellence in the areas of Academy of Ideas, Netball, Touch Football, Football and Instrumental Music (Jazz) to maximise student’s special talents.

• Fostering excellence and challenge.  Academies of Excellence enjoy extensive partnerships with The University of Queensland, Griffith University and Queensland University of Technology to ensure Year 7 to University pathway success, through our school based University programs.

• 21st century skills. Students in Years 7 and 8 study Philosophy, learning how to think critically and creatively and have the opportunity to study Philosophy through to University. Project Based Learning and creative problem solving for 21st century skills.

• High Achievement. Year 7 students (approximately 50%) achieved in the Upper Two Bands in all areas of NAPLAN.  70% of students achieve A or B consistently across program and >95%, A-C pass rate.
  

• Globally connected. Years 9, 10 and 11 students are the first in Australia to tour world class Universities in America to pursue post-school scholarship opportunities including Columbia University and New York University. A thriving International Student Program returns dividends back to the school. Global student connections including overseas excursions, altruistic projects and community engagement.

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