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

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

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 program, 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.

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:

Majella Lynch-Harlow

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

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:

Megan Pearce

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.

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:

David Adams-Jones

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.

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:

Edna Galvin

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

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:

Deanne Garrett

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.

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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.

Offering:

Prep – Year 12 (Prep to Year 5 in 2018)
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:

Luke Brown

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 and agile 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.

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:

Ruth Mallon

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.

Offering:

Year 7 – 12
Boys Only
Day Schooling Boarding

Contact Details:

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

Principal:

Matt Brennan

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 OP 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

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:

Gavin Rick

Enrolment Information:

• Enrolment enquiries any time
• Prep – Yr 6
• Prep enrolments conducted Term 1.
• Contact – Sharon Miller, Enrolment Secretary

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

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:

Dr Sean Mangan

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.

Offering:

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

Contact Details:

The Principal
Dr Lauretta Graham
2021 Temporary Office:
Smithfield Shopping Centre (opposite K-Mart)
Address: James Cook University Campus,
Panguna St, Smithfield QLD 4878
Ph: 4281 6790
principal.newman@cns.catholic.edu.au
www.newman.qld.edu.au

Principal:

Dr 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

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

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.

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

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:

Wayne Wood

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

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

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

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:

Kath Porter

Enrolment Information:

• Enrolment enquiries welcome any time of the year
• Vacancies in all year levels.
• Contact – Kath Porter.

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

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

Acting Principal:

Matt Brauer

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

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:

Kerry Manders

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 – Judy Billiau 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.

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

Acting Principal:

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

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

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.

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:

Peta Bryan

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

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:

Greg Hoare

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.

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

Acting Principal:

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.