As we approach the end of another remarkable year at ABCC, it’s with great enthusiasm that we reflect on the growth and development of our ABCC services. Over the past year, our team has been hard at work, dedicated to reviewing and improving practices to ensure our services stay up to date whilst continuing to
In a bid to promote sustainability, St John's has introduced the Containers for Change initiative. This move comes as a response to the alarming statistics that reveal over 75% of waste on Australian beaches is plastic. Every minute, the equivalent of 170 wheelie bins of plastic are dumped into the ocean globally, amounting to 10
In an evening brimming with enchantment, three talented students from St John's took centre stage in late August as their compositions were brought to life by the Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO). Bao Tran Nguyen, Bella Kennedy, and Isaac Wang participated in the QSO's composer workshops earlier this year and saw their creations flourish into captivating
After fifteen years of use, the NAPLAN testing program underwent a significant change for the 2023 school year. Earlier changes to an online format were followed by a major change in how student performance on the tests is reported. Prior to 2023, NAPLAN performance was reported using a 10-point band scale; however, this was changed
Committed to fostering a strong sense of community, St John’s has recently unveiled its latest addition, "The Deck," a lovely new facility designed to enhance student experiences and connect parents in a welcoming and relaxed environment. The completion of The Deck on the Junior School has left students buzzing with excitement as they make the
St John’s is set to take centre stage as it prepares to host the prestigious 2023 International Conference for Adolescent Success. This much-anticipated event, organised by a not-for-profit association dedicated to young adolescents' education in the Middle Years, promises to be a gathering of minds seeking to reimagine learning and working in this crucial stage
Extensive research confirms that the mastery of social and emotional competencies plays a crucial role in promoting overall wellbeing and enhancing academic performance among students. Recognising the significance of a thriving school community, it becomes evident that effective teaching and learning are deeply intertwined with the wellbeing of its members. To foster such an
St John's Year 10 Student, Mackenzie Robinson, has become a remarkable young entrepreneur with his business, Pens by Kenz. At just twelve years old and in Year 7, Mackenzie was inspired by his grandfather, a former Manual Arts teacher, to start crafting his own line of handmade wood-turned pens during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
Upon graduating from St John’s, students leave with the courage and enthusiasm to pursue their future careers and passions. One such student is Courtney Slater from the Class of 2021, who will attend the Camp 2030 Summit in New York City in September this year. Courtney was selected from over 3,000 applications bringing together top
St John’s is delighted to announce that it has been invited as an industry partner to participate in The GrandSchools research project. The GrandSchools Project is a nationally-funded collaboration between Australian Catholic University, QUT, Deakin University, Fulton Trotter Architects, and now, St John’s Anglican College as an industry partner. The aim is to develop a
