St John's College

About

St John’s College is an outstanding co-educational Catholic High School administered by Brisbane Catholic Education. For more information, visit http://www.stjohns.qld.edu.au/

Story

St John’s has a current enrolment of 600 students and is staffed by professional, experienced and dedicated teachers.

St John's has been established for thirty one years on its present site, seventy years as a Catholic secondary school in

Nambour, and has a fine tradition of scholastic, cultural, sporting and extra- curricular success.

I believe that St John’s provides the best Catholic Secondary schooling on the Sunshine Coast offering a contemporary

coeducational secondary education with an emphasis on Catholic Christian values as we prepare our students for life

and living in the 21st century.

Mission

Mission Statement

College Motto: “Unbind and Set Free”

VISION

St John's College is a Catholic learning community established by the Good Samaritan Sisters in the Benedictine Tradition.

In a spirit of faith, hope and love, we strive to develop confident, reflective and compassionate young people who are committed to transforming our world through example, service and leadership.

MISSION

St John's College, in collaboration with parents and carers:

Provides a Christian based education in the Catholic tradition and develops a community of faith and learning that is open and inclusive of other faith and cultural traditions.

Is committed to a holistic curriculum which promotes the integration of faith, life and culture.

Endeavors to provide a quality education that is equitable and strives to engender the creativity, initiative and ability of each student.

Aims to stimulate a culture of learning that is life-giving and life-long.

Is willing to engage with social justice, moral, environmental and political issues with a special concern for those on the margins of society.

Cultivates relationships with all stakeholders.

VALUES STATEMENT

Amongst the values especially esteemed are: peace, service, stewardship, dignity, respect, tolerance, compassion, justice, honesty, openness, accountability, trust, forgiveness and reconciliation.

St John's College acknowledges the traditional custodians of this land, the Gubi Gubi people, and pay our respects to the elders both past, present and future for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Indigenous Australia. We must always remember this land is, was and always will be traditional Indigenous land.