Our Mission

To inspire students and families to know, love, and follow Christ through an aspirational education, founded on biblical principles and nurtured by a passionate and dedicated college community.

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Brian Grimes
Principal/CEO

From the Principal/CEO

One of the most difficult lessons in life is learning to examine our own actions honestly. It is often easier to focus on what another person has done, explain why circumstances were against us, or identify the failures of those around us. Blame can provide temporary relief because it allows us to avoid discomfort, protect our pride and preserve the belief that we are entirely in the right. However, from a Christian perspective, maturity begins when we are willing to stand before God with humility and ask, “Lord, what is happening within me, and what do I need to change?” (and we all need to change as none of us are perfect!)

The Bible consistently calls us to examine ourselves. In Matthew 7:3–5, Jesus asks why we notice the speck in another person’s eye while failing to recognise the plank in our own. Jesus is not teaching that wrongdoing should be ignored or that we should never hold others accountable. Rather, He warns against being quick to judge others while remaining blind to our own attitudes and conduct. Before attempting to correct another person, we must first allow God to correct us.

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From the Deputy Principal

When we think about success at school, it can be easy to immediately think of grades, assessment results and academic achievement. While these are certainly important, success is much broader than what appears on a report card.

As educators and parents, our ultimate goal is to prepare young people not only for their next assessment or year level, but for life beyond school. Some of the most important qualities our students develop cannot be measured by a percentage or a grade. Resilience, kindness, responsibility, integrity, perseverance and courage are all important measures of a young person’s growth.

Belinda France
Deputy Principal

Leaders' Voices

Click through to read updates from our Heads of Department, Heads of House and other College leaders.

Head of Junior School - Curriculum: Educating for the Future

While strong literacy and numeracy foundations remain essential, we know that education today is about much more than this. The world our children are growing up in is changing rapidly, and many of the careers they will pursue have not yet been created. Our collective role is to prepare students with not only the knowledge they will need, but the skills and dispositions that will enable them to thrive in the future.

Head of Junior School - Pastoral Care: The Small Things Matter

As we journey through the year in Junior School, it is important to remember that the small things we teach and reinforce every day really do matter. What can sometimes seem like minor reminders about behaviour, manners, uniform or following instructions are actually important opportunities to shape the character of our students.

A Term of Business, Careers and Real-World Learning

The Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) curriculum provides students with exciting opportunities to investigate the past, explore different cultures and societies, and develop informed perspectives about their role as active citizens. Throughout Years 7-10, students build critical thinking, research, communication, and decision-making skills while examining how people, places, and events have shaped the world we live in today.

Helpful Links & Key Dates

Year 12 Bake Sale Fundraiser

The year 12 cohort is partnering up with year 12 hospitality to host a sale of an assortment of bakery items. All funds raised will go towards Year 12 Fun Week. Items on sale include:

  • Choc Crackles (GF)
  • Brownies
  • Caramel Popcorn (GF)
  • Choc Chip Cookies
  • Weetbix Slice
  • Jelly Cups

2027 TAFE at School Enrolments Now Open

TAFE at School programs provide students with the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications while completing their secondary education. These qualifications can contribute towards a student’s Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), develop industry-specific skills and enhance employment, apprenticeship, traineeship and tertiary education pathways.

Romans 5:8

“Christ died for us while we were still sinners, which is to say that Christ didn’t die for perfect and put together (as if there are such people), He died for the weak, the wicked, the broken, the rebellious, the ungodly, and the enemies of His Kingdom. That is unreal news for people who are weak, wicked, broken, rebellious, ungodly, and sinful!”

Child Safety Commitment

We are committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are not only safe, but feel safe, and one in which their voices are heard in the decisions that affect their life within the College.

Upcoming Events & Key Dates

Year 12 Bake Sale: Thursday, September 3

Father’s Day Breakfast: Thursday, September 3

Student Free Day: Friday, September 4

Book Week Parade and Grandparents & Special Friends Day

What a wonderful, blessed day we had, celebrating stories and intergenerational connection with our Book Week Parade, and Grandparents & Special Friends Day on Friday, August 28.

Enjoy these photo highlights!

Sporting News

Year 3/4 Gala Day

After having a fun time at the Book Week Parade and quickly sharing some time with grandparents and special friends, our Year 3 and Year 4 students went on to enjoy a day of sport at the Gala Sports Day. Seventeen students had a great day playing Netball at the Sports Precinct, playing against other local schools.

Daffodil Day Fundraiser – August 21

Last week, our College joined together to recognise Daffodil Day and raise funds for the Cancer Council.

Students were invited to wear free dress for a gold coin donation and encouraged to accessorise or feature the colour yellow to show their support.

Junior School News

Click through to read the latest news and updates from our younger learners.

Grade 1 Learners Shine in Science, HASS and Literacy

This term has flown by in 1Topaz. We have been reading like superstars. Our highlight of our week is reading to our Grade 6 buddies on Fridays. We have been writing some fantastic creative narrative stories using our imaginations and adjectives to enhance our stories.

Term 3 Highlights from 4Q

Term 3 has been, and continues to be, a fun, exciting and eventful term for 4Q. Our eleven talented performing arts students enthusiastically represented the school at the WakakirriStory-Dance Festival, returning with several well-deserved accolades.

Year 6 Market Day Success

Our Year 6 Market Day was a fantastic success and provided students with an authentic opportunity to put their learning into action! Over the past few weeks, students have worked collaboratively to develop business ideas, plan products, consider pricing, create advertising and prepare for the big day.

Senior School News

Click through to read news and updates from our Senior classrooms.

Year 8 Science: From Burning Snacks to Shifting Continents!

What a busy and exciting term it has been in Year 8 Science! Our students have been exploring the worlds of energy and geology, with plenty of hands-on investigations (and a few tasty ones too!).

Year 9 Science: Energy Is All Around Us!

This term, our Year 9 Science students have been investigating the fascinating world of energy and the many ways it impacts our everyday lives. We began by exploring light energy, learning how light travels and how our eyes and brain work together to help us see the world around us. Students examined the journey of light from a source, through the eye, and ultimately to the brain, where images are interpreted.

Whisking Up New Skills: A Term in Food Technology & Hospitality

This term has been a busy and exciting one in the Food Technology and Hospitality classroom. Our Year 7 and 8 students have been developing their food preparation skills by creating a variety of healthy meals and nutritious lunchbox snacks, while learning about balanced diets and healthy food choices.

Community & Partner News

Click through to read updates from College partners and the broader community.

Strength in Unity

Support Group for Significant Others of Substance Abuse Proposal

MISSION:
As a group to listen to and support all members of the group mentally and emotionally

VISION:
Strength in Unity will be a united effort to support each other in the difficult time of supporting a loved one with substance abuse issues

  • GOALS:
    Use educational tools to allow all group members to have an improved understanding of their loved one’s use, and substance of choice; educational tools for boundary setting and other educational tools for significant others; improve problem solving capacities of the group members
  • Focus on a group network and effective communication that will help to hopefully improve relationships with loved ones feeling supported in the group environment
  • Build confidence in own and each other’s strengths to a point where they can run the group as the group members without the need for a facilitator

GROUP RULES: To be set by the group in the first session

LOCATION:
FRASER COAST BAPTIST CHURCH
175 Urraween Road, Hervey Bay

DAY AND TIME:
Once a month on a Saturday @ 2.30PM

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