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Catholic Schools in the Northern Region

Holy Spirit College, Cooktown, Cairns & Edmonton
Cooktown
St Augustine’s School, Mossman
Mossman
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, Thursday Island and Hammond Island
Waibeni (Thursday Is.) &
Kirriri (Hammond Is.)
St Joseph's Parish School, Woree
Weipa

Catholic Schools in the Cairns Suburban Region

St Therese's School, Bentley Park
Bentley Park
St Monica’s College, Cairns City
Cairns City
Our Lady Help of Christians School, Earlville
Earlville
Holy Spirit College, Cooktown, Cairns & Edmonton
Edmonton
St Michael’s School, Gordonvale
Gordonvale
Holy Spirit College, Cooktown, Cairns & Edmonton
Manoora
St Francis Xavier’s School, Manunda
Manunda
MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter
Mount Peter
Mother of Good Counsel School, North Cairns
North Cairns
St Augustine’s College, Parramatta Park
Parramatta Park
St Joseph's School, Parramatta Park
Parramatta Park
St Andrew’s Catholic College, Redlynch Valley
Redlynch Valley
Newman Catholic College, Smithfield
Smithfield
Holy Cross School, Trinity Park
Trinity Park
St Gerard Majella School, Woree
Woree
St Mary's Catholic College
Woree

Catholic Schools in the Atherton Tablelands Region

St Joseph's Parish School, Atherton
Atherton
St Anthony's School, Dimbulah
Dimbulah
Mount St Bernard College, Herberton
Herberton
St Stephen’s Catholic College, Mareeba
Mareeba
St Thomas’ School, Mareeba
Mareeba
St Teresa’s School, Ravenshoe
Ravenshoe

Catholic Schools in the Innisfail / Johnstone Region

St Rita's School, Babinda
Babinda
Good Counsel College, Innisfail
Innisfail
Good Counsel Primary School, Innisfail
Innisfail
St John’s School, Silkwood
Silkwood
St Rita’s School, South Johnstone
South Johnstone
St Clare’s School, Tully
Tully

Catholic Schools in the Northern Region

Holy Spirit College

COOKTOWN

Holy Spirit College

Offering:

Year 7 – 12 Co-educational Cooktown – Weekly Boarding & Day Students

Contact Details:

Cnr Hope and Burkitt
Cooktown QLD  4895
Ph: 4082 1900
PO Box 591, Manunda 4870
secretary.holyspirit@cns.catholic.edu.au www.holyspiritcollege.qld.edu.au

Principal:

Luke Felstead
Luke Felstead

Enrolment Information:

  • Applications are accepted throughout the academic year.
  • The College is a Youth Assistance College for disengaged young people, contact the Head of Campus - Cooktown for enrolment information.

Specialties:

  • We work with young people who have become disengaged from mainstream schooling
  • Our Cooktown Campus offers day placements and full-time or weekly boarding (limited places)
  • Curriculum is individually designed to meet the needs of each young person; to enable them to return to mainstream schooling, complete their education or move into the workforce
  • We have a strong focus on student wellbeing as the foundation to holistic approach to learning
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St Augustine’s School, Mossman

MOSSMAN

St Augustine’s School

Offering:

Prep – Year 6 OSHCare

Contact Details:

24 Grogan St, PO Box 327
Mossman QLD 4873
Ph 4099 7500
secretary.mossman@cns.catholic.edu.au www.staugs.qld.edu.au

Principal:

Kym Bennett

Enrolment Information:

  • Prep enrolments end of Term 2 for following year.
  • Applications welcome anytime, subject to vacancies and interview.

Specialties:

  • Priority given to Early Years literacy and numeracy developments
  • Specialist PE and Information Literacy Skills programs and STEM program
  • Emphasis on values and Social Emotional Learning, Peer Support progra, Buddy program Preps and Year 6
  • Life Long Learning Awards evenings
  • Small school, supportive community
  • Full ICT connectivity with each child having access to a 1-1 digital device
  • Small populated single stream classes
  • Yr 6 Leadership opportunities
  • Instrumental music and choir programs.
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Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, Thursday Island

Waibeni (Thursday Island) & Kirriri (Hammond Island)

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School

Offering:

Waibeni (Thursday Island) Campus, Prep – Year 6
Kirriri (Hammond Island) Campus, Prep – Year 3

Contact Details:

Normanby Street, PO Box 544
Thursday Island QLD 4875
Ph 4213 0050
secretary.ti@cns.catholic.edu.au www.olsh.qld.edu.au

Principal:

David Graham
David Graham

Enrolment Information:

  • Preferred enrolment time Term 3 for the following year
  • Vacancies across all year levels
  • Enrolments welcomed throughout the year subject to availability of class placement and enrolment interview
  • Contact – Judith Holland

Specialties:

  • Commitment to developing a quality Catholic and contemporary learning environment
  • Strong focus on student wellbeing as foundation to holistic approach to lifelong learning
  • Positive and Responsible Behaviour Education Programme
  • Student Representative Council Years 2-6
  • Aboriginal & Torres Strait Island Language Framework
  • Specialist ARTs Programme and School Choir
  • Lunchtime Clubs covering a range of student interests
  • Year 6 Leadership Camp based on growth mindset and wellbeing
  • Vibrant and friendly environment where children and staff of many origins walk together on the journey of learning for life
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St Joseph’s Parish School, Weipa

WEIPA

St Joseph’s Parish School

Offering:

Prep – Year 6

Contact Details:

Boundary Road, PO Box 1409
Weipa QLD 4874
Ph 4214 6600
secretary.weipa@cns.catholic.edu.au www.stjosephsweipa.qld.edu.au

Principal:

Katherine Porter

Enrolment Information:

  • Enrolments for all classes are welcome anytime, subject to vacancies and an interview
  • Prep interviews commence early Term 3
  • Offering Prep – Year 6, individual classes in every year level from 2018
  • Prep Enrolments end of Term 2 for following year.

Specialties:

  • A welcoming family-friendly community
  • Contemporary learning spaces linked to a central resource area
  • Strong focus on Social Emotional learning
  • Full ICT connectivity with ICTs across all year levels
  • 1:1 Device program for Year 3 – 6
  • Specialist Arts, LOTE and PE teachers
  • Large under cover activities areas and junior sports field.
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Catholic Schools in the Cairns Suburban Region

St Therese’s School, Bentley Park

BENTLEY PARK

St Therese’s School

Offering:

Prep – Year 6 OSHCare

Contact Details:

135-167 Robert Road, PO Box 529
Bentley Park QLD 4869
Ph 4081 3400
secretary.bentleypk@cns.catholic.edu.au www.stthereses.qld.edu.au

Principal:

Kathy Fleming
Kathy Fleming

Enrolment Information:

  • Prep Enrolments conducted throughout the year
  • All other Enrolment applications Prep – Yr 6 are welcome throughout the year subject to vacancy and interview.
  • Contact – Vera Skinner.

Specialties:

  • Students strive to excel through heart, spirit and mind, experiencing learning opportunities that inspire, challenge and equip students with the knowledge, skills and values for success in the 21st Century
  • Emphasis on core skills and understanding integrating innovative ICT, preparing children today for the world of tomorrow
  • Students gain a strong sense of social and ethical issues of the modern world by developing a sense of service to others.
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St Monica’s College, Cairns City

Cairns City

St Monica’s College

Offering:

Year 7 – 12 Girls Only Day Schooling/ Boarding

Contact Details:

177 Abbott Street
Cairns QLD 4870
Ph 4042 4800
office@stmonicas.qld.edu.au www.stmonicas.qld.edu.au

Principal:

Leanne Webster

Enrolment Information:

  • Applications close 31st of March of previous year for Year 7
  • Applications for Years 8-12 considered throughout the year
  • Waiting lists in Years 7-12.
  • Contact – enrolments@stmonicas.qld.edu.au.

Specialties:

  • Caring, inclusive community
  • Excellent pastoral care program catering for individual needs
  • Proven academic record; VET studies; comprehensive Performing Arts program; success on sporting field
  • Educating the whole person
  • Wide range extra curricula activities - camps, Brain Bee challenge, Optiminds, public speaking, debating, overseas educational trips
  • Focus on social justice issues
  • Oldest school in Cairns, values Mercy traditions, educates future women of Cairns in state-of-the art facilities
  • St Monica’s Boarding – situated in Chavoin House at St Augustine’s College
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Our Lady Help of Christians School, Earlville

EARLVILLE

Our Lady Help of Christians School

Offering:

Prep – Year 6 OSHCare

Contact Details:

18 Balaclava Road
Earlville QLD 4870
Ph 4280 7200
secretary.earlville@cns.catholic.edu.au www.olhoc.qld.edu.au

Principal:

Brendon Napier

Enrolment Information:

  • Limited vacancies across year levels
  • Applications for Prep – Y6 considered throughout the year, subject to vacancy and interview.
  • Contact – Madonna Snell.

Specialties:

  • A caring, inclusive community that provides Social Emotional Learning, Instrumental Music program, Language Lessons, strong focus on Literacy and Numeracy and Anti Bullying programs
  • OLHOC is committed to preparing students for the 21st Century.
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Holy Spirit College

EDMONTON

Holy Spirit College

Offering:

Year 7 – 12 Co-educational Cairns – Day School only

Contact Details:

187-191 Bruce Highway
Edmonton QLD 4869
PO Box 591, Manunda 4870
Ph: 4252 9150
secretary.holyspirit@cns.catholic.edu.au www.holyspiritcollege.qld.edu.au

Principal:

Luke Felstead
Luke Felstead

Enrolment Information:

  • Applications are accepted throughout the academic year.
  • The College is a Youth Assistance College for disengaged young people, contact the Head of Campus – Cairns for enrolment information.

Specialties:

  • We work with young people who have become disengaged from mainstream schooling
  • The Cairns Campus at Edmonton is a Day School.
  • Curriculum is individually designed to meet the needs of each young person; to enable them to return to mainstream schooling, complete their education or move into the workforce
  • We have a strong focus on student wellbeing as the foundation to holistic approach to learning
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St Michael’s School, Gordonvale

GORDONVALE

St Michael’s School

Offering:

Prep – Year 6 OSHCare

Contact Details:

58 Mill Street, PO Box 64
Gordonvale QLD 4865
Ph 4258 4100
secretary.gordonvale@cns.catholic.edu.au www.stmichael.qld.edu.au

Principal:

Jacqueline Jackson
Jacqueline Jackson

Enrolment Information:

  • Prep - Terms 1 and 2 for following year, anytime for other year levels
  • Vacancies in all year levels
  • Contact - Justine Hind

Specialties:

  • Small school with country, family atmosphere
  • Strong Social Emotional Learning focus and peers support program
  • Specialists in the arts, PE and LOTE (Japanese)
  • School football and netball teams
  • Instrumental music teachers available for private tuition
  • School Choir, Chess club and Environmental club
  • Camps in years 5 and 6 at Lake Tinaroo and Echo Creek (Tully)
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Holy Spirit College

MANOORA

Holy Spirit College

Offering:

Year 7 – 12 Co-educational Cairns – Day School only

Contact Details:

13 Moignard Street
Manoora QLD 4870
PO Box 591, Manunda 4870
Ph: 4252 9100
secretary.holyspirit@cns.catholic.edu.au www.holyspiritcollege.qld.edu.au

Principal:

Luke Felstead
Luke Felstead

Enrolment Information:

  • Applications are accepted throughout the academic year.
  • The College is a Youth Assistance College for disengaged young people, contact the Head of Campus – Cairns for enrolment information.

Specialties:

  • We work with young people who have become disengaged from mainstream schooling
  • The Cairns Campus at Manoora is a Day School.
  • Curriculum is individually designed to meet the needs of each young person; to enable them to return to mainstream schooling, complete their education or move into the workforce
  • We have a strong focus on student wellbeing as the foundation to holistic approach to learning
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St Francis Xavier’s School, Manunda

MANUNDA

St Francis Xavier’s School

Offering:

Prep – Year 6 OSHCare

Contact Details:

5 Atkinson Street, PO Box 565
Manunda QLD 4870
Ph 4037 9900
secretary.manunda@cns.catholic.edu.au www.xaviercairns.qld.edu.au

Principal:

Narelle Harney

Enrolment Information:

  • Prep to Year 6
  • Prep enrolments Term 1 and Term 2 for the following year
  • Applications welcome anytime, subject to vacancies and interview.
  • Contact – Enrolments Officer, Robyn Allwood (secretary.manunda@cns.catholic.edu.au).

Specialties:

  • An inclusive and culturally diverse community that values learning, community, respect and love – where Jesus is central to all that we do
  • A strong value system supporting social justice pursuits including Caritas, Catholic Mission, St Vincent de Paul
  • Specialist programs in Performance Arts, Japanese, Health and Physical Education as well as extra curricula programs – robotics, make-a-space, choir, band, spelling bee, reader’s cup
  • Strong sporting tradition and sporting clinics
  • Sister school in Japan cultural exchange program and homestay biannually
  • Academic focus as well as a BYOD iPad program and Chromebooks as part of curriculum across the school – Years 4-6 work with their device in the classroom
  • External music providers for students wishing to do Instrumental music
  • Emphasis on values and social and emotional focus which includes ’Funtime’ Friday
  • Warm friendly environment focussing on school, parent and community partnerships
  • Smart, Modern, Intelligent, Learning, Environments (S M I L E)
  • Diverse Learners Hub supporting literacy and numeracy and inclusivity.
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MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter

MOUNT PETER

MacKillop Catholic College

Offering:

Prep – Year 12 (Year 12 by 2025) Co-Educational Day Schooling

Contact Details:

1 MacKillop Road, Cnr Mount Peter Road
Mount Peter QLD 4869
PO Box 1027 Edmonton 4869
Ph 4081 7600
office.mountpeter@cns.catholic.edu.au www.mackillopcatholiccollege.qld.edu.au

Principal:

Janelle Newman

Enrolment Information:

  • Enrolments for all classes are welcome anytime, subject to vacancies and an interview.

Specialties:

  • Committed to join with parents and families in partnership for the education, wellbeing and formation of young people
  • Contemporary pedagogy within flexible learning spaces. Nestled in the magnificent natural environment of the Mount Peter valley
  • Inspiring Hearts, Minds and Spirits in the spirit of St Mary MacKillop.
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Mother of Good Counsel School, North Cairns

NORTH CAIRNS

Mother of Good Counsel School

Offering:

Prep – Year 6 OSHCare

Contact Details:

394 Sheridan St, PO Box 22N
North Cairns QLD 4870
Ph 4053 9700
secretary.nthcairns@cns.catholic.edu.au www.mogc.qld.edu.au

Principal:

Katherine Boot
Katherine Boot

Enrolment Information:

  • Prep enrolments conducted Term 1 and early Term 2 for the following year
  • Applications accepted in all year levels throughout the year, with placements subject to vacancy and interview.
  • Contact – Desley Jones.

Specialties:

  • Our community minded school has a strong Social and Emotional Learning focus
  • Offers specialist Japanese, Arts and PE programs, instrumental music, school choir
  • Enhanced learning and engagement through integrated use of iPads, Chromebooks and laptops, with a one to one iPad program in Years 2 to 5
  • Our committed staff are preparing students for their future, supported by faith and Gospel values
  • Our academic results and survey feedback speak for themselves.
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St Augustine’s College

PARRAMATTA PARK

St Augustine’s College

Offering:

Year 7 – 12 Boys Only Day Schooling Boarding

Contact Details:

The Enrolment Officer,
251 Draper Street
Cairns QLD 4870
Ph 4052 9111
sac.admin@cns.catholic.edu.au sac.enrol@cns.catholic.edu.au www.sac.qld.edu.au

Principal:

Glen Seivers

Enrolment Information:

  • Applications close end of March of year prior to enrolment for Year 7
  • Limited boarding vacancies available
  • Waiting lists for day school Years 7-12.

Specialties:

  • Specialist in strategies that work for boys
  • Pastoral care and peer support programs
  • Extensive elective options; over 30 subjects in Years 11 and 12, including music extension and Vocational Education
  • Record of high ATAR success
  • Music and instrumental opportunities
  • Extensive sports program; outdoor education
  • Service and leadership programs
  • We are a co-educational boarding (St Augustine’s and St Monica’s) and boys only day school
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St Joseph’s School, Parramatta Park

PARRAMATTA PARK

St Joseph’s School

Offering:

Prep – Year 6 OSHCare

Contact Details:

11 Loeven Street
Parramatta Park QLD 4870
Ph 4038 5100
secretary.parramatta@cns.catholic.edu.au www.stjosephscairns.qld.edu.au

Principal:

James Roberts

Enrolment Information:

Specialties:

  • State of the art learning facilities, co-teaching with Innovative Learning Environments
  • Students learning in new Innovative Learning Environments
  • An inclusive and culturally diverse community that values learning, community, respect and love… as Jesus did
  • Strong parent engagement and involvement, and strong sense of community
  • Priority given to Early Years literacy and numeracy development
  • Strong focus on Building Learning Powers and recontextualising our Catholic Identity
  • Preparing learners for the modern world with a strong academic focus and commitment to child-centred learning
  • Digital access to learning with 1:1 iPad provision in Years 3-6
  • Mandarin and Chinese cultural program
  • Extra-curricular options including coding club, choir, sporting teams, promotional club, chess club, instrumental music, drama club, spelling bee, Calanna speaking competition, Choric speaking
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St Andrew’s Catholic College, Redlynch Valley

REDLYNCH VALLEY

St Andrew’s Catholic College

Offering:

Prep – Year 12 Co-Educational Day Schooling OSHCare

Contact Details:

The Admissions Manager
Mr Kieran Casey
185 -205 Redlynch Intake Road, PO Box 150
Redlynch QLD 4870
Ph: 4039 5200
enrolments@standrewscc.qld.edu.au www.standrewscc.qld.edu.au

Principal:

Ian Margetts

Enrolment Information:

  • Prep and Year 7 interviews commence Term 1 of year prior to start
  • Enrolment applications for all Year Levels welcome at any time, subject to availability and successful interview
  • 4 streams Prep –Year 6 and 6 streams Year 7-12.

Specialties:

  • Emphasis on values of respect, outreach, service, inclusivity
  • Stimulating co-educational environment for Prep – Year 12 on modern, innovative campus
  • Highly successful academic curriculum Prep –Year 12 with full range of QCAA - OP subjects and vocational educational course offerings, traineeships, etc
  • Record of strong results in academia, Honours and Extension classes
  • Scholarships are offered in Years 7 (Middle Years) and 11 (Senior Years)
  • Centre of excellence in Music & Performing Arts; Vocational Education and Trade Training
  • Extensive extracurricular programs, sporting opportunities and Languages program (Japanese, French, Italian and Chinese (Mandarin) with Confucius Classroom)
  • Defence School Transition Mentor Program for Defence families
  • Adjacent to Catholic Early Learning Centre and shared sporting community facility
  • College situated in 25ha of tropical gardens
  • 660 seat Performing Arts Theatre.
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Newman Catholic College, Smithfield

SMITHFIELD

Newman Catholic College

Offering:

Year 7 in 2022, to Year 12 by 2027 Co-Educational Day Schooling

Contact Details:

The Principal
Dr Lauretta Graham
Address: James Cook University Campus,
Panguna St, Smithfield QLD 4878
Ph: 4047 6000
principal.newman@cns.catholic.edu.au www.newman.qld.edu.au

Principal:

Dr Lauretta Graham
Lauretta Graham

Enrolment Information:

  • Opening in 2022 with Year 7, growing a year level each year to Year 12 in 2027
  • Applications close 31st March of previous year for Year 7, however applications for all year levels accepted at any time of year and will be considered where vacancies exist

Specialties:

  • Focus on design, digital and inquiry-based learning
  • Middle school learning programs designed around specialist learning labs (collaboratories) to facilitate easy and quick adaption to different teaching and learning modes
  • Co-location with James Cook University – opportunities to connect with higher order thinking and new horizons and opportunities
  • Access to world standard educational facilities
  • Extension opportunities and transition programs
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Holy Cross School, Trinity Park

TRINITY PARK

Holy Cross School

Offering:

Prep – Year 6 OSHCare

Contact Details:

Reed Road
Trinity Park QLD 4879
PO Box 1026, Smithfield 4878
Ph 4050 6300
secretary.trinitypk@cns.catholic.edu.au www.holycross.qld.edu.au

Principal:

Sarah Hamilton
Sarah Hamilton

Enrolment Information:

  • 3 stream Prep to Year 6
  • Enrolment enquires and applications accepted in all year levels throughout the year, with placements subject to vacancy and interview
  • Prep interviews conducted Term 1 and beginning Term 2 for the following year
  • Contact: Margie Thorpe – mthorpe@cns.catholic.edu.au

Specialties:

  • An inclusive and culturally diverse Catholic Primary school
  • Committed to educational excellence, through differentiated teaching and learning practices, a variety of innovative enrichment programs, and creative use of technologies including a 1:1 iPad program for Years 4 to 6
  • Large choice of extra-curricular options including Instrumental Music (brass, woodwind, piano, drums and guitar), Choir, Coding Club, Chess Club and after school sports programs (tennis, soccer, netball, NRL and AFL)
  • Strong commitment to Service and Outreach, environmental initiatives, community building and parent engagement, nurturing relationships between students, families, staff and the Parish
  • Strong whole-school Social and Emotional Learning focus, utilising Mentoring, Playground Guardians, Student Council, Interventions Programs and a whole school Positive Behaviour focus
  • Specialist ARTS, Languages (French) and HPE staff
  • Quality OSHC
  • A true sense of belonging, a love of learning and respect for each other – living and learning in the way of the cross.
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St Gerard Majella School, Woree

WOREE

St Gerard Majella School

Offering:

Prep – Year 6 OSHCare

Contact Details:

63 Anderson Road
Woree QLD 4868
PO Box 12131 Cairns DC 4870
Ph 4280 7300
secretary.woree@cns.catholic.edu.au www.sgmcairns.qld.edu.au

Principal:

Kelly Sheppard

Enrolment Information:

  • Enrolment applications welcome any time of the year, with placements subject to vacancy and interview
  • Prep interviews Term 1 for following year
  • 2 streams Prep – Year 6
  • Contact – Sarah Rankine or Tina Rogers

Specialties:

  • Specialist Arts, LOTE (Japanese), HPE and Technology staff
  • Committed to educational excellence through differentiated teaching and learning practices and a variety of innovative enrichment programs
  • Enhanced learning and engagement through the integrated use of iPads and Chromebooks, with a 1:1 iPad program in Years 3-6
  • Community-minded school with a strong emphasis on parent engagement, social-emotional learning and wellbeing
  • Extra-curricular options such as Optiminds, school choir, sporting teams, instrumental music, chess club, garden club, justice squad, robotics and coding, choral speaking and after-school sporting programs
  • Excursions in all year levels and opportunities for camp in Year 6
  • Year 6 student council and leadership opportunities
  • A strong connection with St Mary's Catholic College
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Woree

St Mary’s Catholic College

Offering:

Year 7 – 12 Secondary Co-Educational Day Schooling

Contact Details:

53 Anderson Road
Woree QLD 4868
PO Box 259E Earlville 4870
Ph 4044 4200
office@smcc.qld.edu.au www.smcc.qld.edu.au

Principal:

Kerry Manders
Kerry Manders

Enrolment Information:

  • Year 7 interviews occur in Term 1 of the year prior to enrolment
  • Applications for Years 8-12 are accepted throughout the year subject to vacancy and a successful interview
  • Waiting lists in Years 7-12
  • Contact - office@smcc.qld.edu.au

Specialties:

  • Vibrant co-educational community that nurtures the individual and spiritual needs of students
  • A consistent record of high achievement in academics, performing arts, sporting and vocational education
  • A faith-filled community with a broad selection of subjects, extension activities and extra-curricular opportunities
  • Focussed on delivering outstanding individual results, meaningful learning and unique experiences to our students in a supportive and inclusive environment
  • State-of-the-art facilities nestled in magnificent grounds
  • Academic, music and sporting scholarships are available
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Catholic Schools in the Atherton Tablelands Region

St Joseph’s School, Atherton

ATHERTON

St Joseph’s School

Offering:

Prep – Year 6

Contact Details:

Cnr Alice & Jack Streets, PO Box 829
Atherton QLD 4883
Ph 4095 9000
secretary.atherton@cns.catholic.edu.au www.stjoeys.qld.edu.au

Principal:

Rita Petersen
Rita Petersen

Enrolment Information:

  • Prep enrolments Term 1, 2 and 3 for following year
  • Applications any time of year, subject to vacancy and interview.
  • Contact – Annette Born.

Specialties:

  • Instrumental music specialist
  • Dedicated Arts and Technology programs
  • LOTE in Years 4-6
  • Strong community and parish links
  • Emphasis on Social Emotional Learning and student and parent programs
  • A caring environment that values family and developing the whole person inspired by Jesus
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St Anthony’s School, Dimbulah

DIMBULAH

St Anthony’s School

Offering:

Prep – Year 6

Contact Details:

3 Hyde Street, PO Box 128
Dimbulah QLD 4872
Ph 4094 6900
secretary.dimbulah@cns.catholic.edu.au www.sta.qld.edu.au

Principal:

Rachelle De Iacovo

Enrolment Information:

  • Enrolment enquiries welcome any time of the year
  • Vacancies in all year levels.
  • Contact – Rachelle De Iacovo

Specialties:

  • Value strong partnership with families and encourage building of relationships within caring and safe learning community
  • External music providers for students wishing to do instrumental music
  • A small community that places emphasis on positive relationships, learning for life, mutual respect and social justice
  • Small class sizes allow for more personalised teaching and learning
  • Specialist classes in HPE
  • LOTE (Italian)
  • Lunchtime activities including Garden Club, Maker Space, Choir and structured sporting activities
  • We diversify our teaching for all students through providing highly individualised reading and spelling programs from P-6
  • Specialising in Multi-age curriculum
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Mount St Bernard College

HERBERTON

Mount St Bernard College

Offering:

Year 7 – 12 Co-Educational Day Schooling and Boarding

Contact Details:

15 Broadway
Herberton QLD 4887
Ph 4096 1444
office@msb.qld.edu.au www.msb.qld.edu.au

Principal:

Narelle Hunt
Narelle Hunt

Enrolment Information:

  • Applications and enquiries accepted at any time
  • Years 7-10 with small class sizes to support educational and pastoral outcomes
  • Tertiary and Vocational pathways in Year 11-12
  • Scholarships and bursaries (see website) – 50% tuition reduction for the remainder of secondary years
  • Change to Tuition fees capped at $500 per term for day students

Specialties:

  • A full range of General (OP) and Applied (SAS) subjects
  • VET options include courses in the areas of health, engineering, education, sport and outdoor recreation, rural operations and public safety
  • Modern boarding facilities catering for up to 180 male and female residential students
  • Trade Training centre and workshops
  • CRICOS registered for overseas students
  • Wide range of sporting and cross cultural opportunities
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St Stephen’s Catholic College, Mareeba

Mareeba

St Stephen’s Catholic College

Offering:

Year 7 – 12 Co-Educational Day Schooling

Contact Details:

McIver Road, PO Box 624
Mareeba QLD 4880
Ph 4086 2500
office@sscc.qld.edu.au www.sscc.qld.edu.au

Principal:

Gary Conwell

Enrolment Information:

  • Term 1 preferred for Year 7 enrolments for following year
  • All enrolment enquiries welcome at any time
  • Contact – Enrolments Officer.

Specialties:

  • St Stephen’s offers a diverse and holistic curriculum which allows students to develop academically, socially, emotionally, spiritually and physically
  • Excellent reputation in academic achievement including Vocational Educational pathways
  • Modern facilities, Trade Training Centre for certificate courses and a significant focus on technology in all curriculum areas
  • Specialist areas include languages (Japanese), Music and the Arts
  • Focus on Gifted and Talented programs
  • Scholarships available for Year 7 students.
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St Thomas’ School, Mareeba

MAREEBA

St Thomas’ School

Offering:

Prep – Year 6

Contact Details:

63 Constance St
Mareeba QLD 4880
Ph 4043 4100
secretary.mareeba@cns.catholic.edu.au www.stthomasmareeba.qld.edu.au

Principal:

Paul Rayner
Paul Rayner

Enrolment Information:

  • Term 2 for following year
  • Interviews middle to late Term 2
  • Induction for new families end of Term 3
  • Limited vacancies across year levels.
  • Enrolment enquiries to Connie Martens.

Specialties:

  • Religious Education at St Thomas’ is not confined to RE classes or liturgical occasions; Christ is at the centre of all endeavours
  • Specialist teachers deliver Australian Curriculum in LOTE (Japanese) and HPE
  • Student excellence showcased through school-based programs in instrumental music, public speaking, chess, band, student representative council and sports including Rugby League, netball, horse sports, cricket, soccer, and futsal
  • Actively support a range of social justice pursuits including Caritas, Catholic Mission, St Vincent de Paul and School of St Jude
  • Optional lunch time activities including Readers’ Cup, Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program and Mini Vinnies.
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St Teresa’s School, Ravenshoe

RAVENSHOE

St Teresa’s School

Offering:

Prep – Year 6

Contact Details:

6 Moffatt Street, PO Box 249
Ravenshoe QLD 4888
Ph 4095 9050
secretary.ravenshoe@cns.catholic.edu.au www.stteresas.qld.edu.au

Principal:

Michael Aitken
ichael Aitken

Enrolment Information:

  • Term 2 for Prep following year
  • Vacancies in all Year levels.
  • Contact – Michael Aitken or Debbie McDonnell.

Specialties:

  • Small school with small classes. We are committed to excellence across all aspects of school life
  • Individualised spelling program
  • A strong inter school sporting program
  • Community involvement is a priority
  • Annual choir tour
  • Chess Club
  • Instrumental Music Program
  • Classroom music across all years.
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Catholic Schools in the Innisfail / Johnstone Region

St Rita’s School, Babinda

BABINDA

St Rita’s School

Offering:

Prep – Year 6

Contact Details:

7-13 Church Street, PO Box 363
Babinda QLD 4861
Ph 4065 9580
secretary.babinda@cns.catholic.edu.au www.stritasbabinda.qld.edu.au

Principal:

Michael Rowe
Michael Rowe

Enrolment Information:

  • Prep enrolments Term 1, 2 and 3 for following year
  • Pre – Prep Program in Term 4
  • All other enrolment applications welcome at any time
  • Vacancies in all year levels.
  • Contact – Michael Rowe and Debbie Kurucz

Specialties:

  • A small school with a big heart! Small class sizes allow for differentiated learning with teachers working in partnership with families
  • A strong emphasis is placed on the school values, Learning, Respect, Community and Faith
  • Social and Emotional Learning program
  • ‘Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden’ gardening and cooking program
  • Instrumental music program by tuition and school choir foster the development of the ‘whole child’
  • ICT is integrated into all Learning Areas with students having 1:1 access to iPads and Chromebooks to develop life-long learning skills
  • Specialist teachers in Physical Education and LOTE across Prep – Year 6.
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Good Counsel College, Innisfail

Innisfail

Good Counsel College

Offering:

Year 7 – 12 Co-Educational Day Schooling

Contact Details:

66 Owen Street, PO Box 839
Innisfail QLD 4860
Ph 4063 5300
gcounsel@gcc.qld.edu.au www.gcc.qld.edu.au

Principal:

Rosa Lanzo
Rosa Lanzo

Enrolment Information:

  • All enrolment queries for Year 7 to Year 12 are welcome as early as possible in the year prior to entry
  • Enrolment applications all Year Levels welcome at any time, subject to availability and successful interview
  • Contact – Enrolment Officer, Catherine Mifsud.

Specialties:

  • Successful academic curriculum from Year 7 to Year 12
  • Record of high OP results and successful vocational education pathways
  • Two Asian (Chinese and Japanese) languages with exchange programs
  • Sporting program resulting in significant District and Peninsula representation
  • Trade Training Centre with fully functional Engineering Workshop and commercial grade Hospitality Kitchen
  • Modern well equipped facilities providing contemporary learning opportunities
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Good Counsel Primary School, Innisfail

INNISFAIL

Good Counsel Primary School

Offering:

Prep – Year 6

Contact Details:

96 Rankin Street, Innisfail QLD 4860
Ph 4063 0600
secretary.innisfail@cns.catholic.edu.au www.gcps.qld.edu.au

Principal:

Liam Kenny
Liam Kenny

Enrolment Information:

  • Enrolment enquiries welcome any time
  • Prep Terms 2 and 3 for following year
  • Limited vacancies Years Prep – 6.
  • Contact – Liam Kenny (Principal) or Annette Dunne (Secretary).

Specialties:

  • Value a strong partnership with families and encourage building of relationships within a caring and safe learning community
  • A welcoming school community
  • Robotics and Coding
  • Specialist programs in Choir (Y3-6), Instrumental Music (Y3-6), Social Emotion Learning, Performing Arts and HPE (Prep- Yr6)
  • Specialist support programs for students with reading and mathematics difficulties
  • Support program for extension students
  • ESL Support program for ‘new arrivals’
  • Student Council (Yr6) and Mini Vinnies Chapters provide leadership opportunities
  • Camps – Year 6 Longreach, Year 5 Tinaroo
  • Excursions – Year 4 Herberton, all other classes local excursions
  • School Rugby League teams are entered in the Development Cup, Ty Williams Cup, Jim Graham Cup
  • School Netball teams are entered in the Fowlers Cup Under 10 and 12 as well as the District competitions and Club Netball competition
  • Futsal teams for boys and girls in the Cairns Futsal championships.
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St John’s School, Silkwood

SILKWOOD

St John’s School

Offering:

Prep – Year 6

Contact Details:

Harold Street, PO Box 252
Silkwood QLD 4856
Ph 4065 9530
secretary.silkwood@cns.catholic.edu.au www.stjohnssilkwood.qld.edu.au

Principal:

Linda Gaia
Linda Gaia

Enrolment Information:

  • Enrolment applications any time of the year
  • Prep interviews Term 2 & 3 for the following year
  • Vacancies in all year levels
  • Contact – Mrs Vera Sendra (Secretary) on 4065 9530.

Specialties:

  • Committed to wellbeing development, enhancing life-long learning and working in partnerships with families
  • Teaching excellence in an ICT rich scaffold
  • Student access one to one technology
  • Kindergarten on site
  • Specialist tuition in instrumental music and speech/drama
  • Specialist teachers in; physical education, digital literacy, writing and intervention
  • High potential learners’ program
  • Modern spacious facilities and full-size athletics track and soccer field
  • Small class sized (4 classes – Prep/Yr 1, Yr 2/3, Yr 4, Yr 5/6)
  • Active Facebook page – www.facebook.com/stjohnssilkwood
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St Rita's School, South Johnstone

SOUTH JOHNSTONE

St Rita’s School

Offering:

Prep – Year 6

Contact Details:

8 Green Street, PO Box 8
South Johnstone QLD 4859
Ph 4065 9500
secretary.johnstone@cns.catholic.edu.au www.stritascps.qld.edu.au

Principal:

Peta Bryan
Peta Bryan

Enrolment Information:

  • Vacancies across all year levels
  • Enrolment enquiries welcome anytime time
  • Prep interviews terms 2 and 3 for the following year.

Specialties:

  • Through living and proclaiming Christ’s Gospel values and a comprehensive scholastic curriculum, we help each child reach their true potential, spiritually, socially and academically
  • A caring, secure, supportive environment with committed staff invested in the school and the wellbeing of its students
  • Camps and excursions
  • Wide range of extra-curricular activities
  • LOTE: Italian
  • Specialist teachers in Performing Arts, PE and Science
  • Commitment to developing digital literacy in each student
  • A strong community of families working together and sharing in the education of their children.
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St Clare’s School, Tully

TULLY

St Clare’s School

Offering:

Prep – Year 6

Contact Details:

13 Mars Street, PO Box 97
Tully QLD 4854
Ph 4065 9550
secretary.tully@cns.catholic.edu.au www.stclares.qld.edu.au

Principal:

Karran Burzacott
Karran Burzacott

Enrolment Information:

  • Enrolments for all classes are welcome anytime, subject to vacancies and an interview
  • Prep interviews commence in Term 2.
  • Prep Transition Program Term 4.

Specialties:

  • Focus on 21st Century Learning and dispositions that enable learning
  • Specialist programs in Literacy and Numeracy enrichment and Physical Education
  • Strong focus on Social and Emotional Learning and Wellbeing
  • Fully equipped and modern facilities including a Performing Arts Centre
  • ICT technologies used across all year levels
  • STEM Club
  • Access to a range of sporting activities with strong community links.
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