While the past two years have wrought a rollercoaster of changes and challenges in most spheres of life, including education, Australians have mostly adapted to living “a new normal” in 2022.
Now it’s time to look ahead to enrolment options for your child or children in 2023. We encourage you to read this enrolment guide to explore the outstanding educational opportunities being offered by our local advertisers for next year and beyond in the Canberra region.
Canberra Christian School: Secure and nurturing environment
Our Christian school provides tailored education for your child in Mawson ACT. Our campus offers an Early Learning Centre (with Long Day Care), Pre-School and Primary School with wonderful High School opportunities. We have approximately 200 students enrolled, which makes us a small school, but we are a part of a larger network of 50 Australian schools with over 15,000 students enrolled.
The foundation of our approach to educating every child is our secure and nurturing school environment. We create this environment through appreciation for individual needs, respect for the children in our care, and support for their values and opinions. Through this approach, we help each child to reach their full potential whilst developing self-esteem and an appreciation for the needs of others.
We employ the government developed Australian Curriculum, however, our staff recognise the individuality of each child’s learning needs and we offer a program designed to maximise each student’s potential in all areas of their learning. Children are placed on levels of work based on achievement outcomes rather than chronological age, resulting in satisfaction and challenge being an integral part of the child’s learning program. Because of our school size, each teacher can monitor each child and get to know their personality, growth and development needs.
Come and visit our campus today or call to make a booking to see the Principal.
64 Ainsworth Street, Mawson
T: 6286 3989
St Edmund’s College: Learning programs tailored to boys
St Edmund’s College is a Catholic boys’ College in the Edmund Rice Tradition. The College was opened by the Christian Brothers in 1954 as St Edmund’s War Memorial College to educate boys from years 4 to 12. Sixty-eight years later the College continues to provide a liberating education and a diverse program of cultural, pastoral and co-curricular experiences within a supportive community.
St Edmund’s College offers teaching and learning programs tailored to boys’ learning styles. Students have the opportunity to experience vibrant Youth Ministry and community service programs as well as a diverse range of sports, artistic, musical and performing arts experiences. A range of camps, excursions and immersion opportunities are also offered to nurture individual growth and development.
We are Canberra’s school of choice for gifted boys, with a range of personalised programs for gifted students. Our gifted students have excelled in our personalised programs.
A prime focus of the College is to promote the safety and wellbeing of students. This responsibility for child safeguarding is taken extremely seriously and is reflected within the policies and practices which make the College environment both safe and inclusive.
The College has established a strong community for students and their families and proudly identifies with the traditions on which it was built. It is the hope that each young man who moves through St Edmund’s College develops a heart and mind that have been shaped by the light of Christ, allowing them to move into a world where they are true to their character and make a tangible difference in their own unique way.
St Edmund’s is a College of vibrant spirit, strong character and tailored learning supporting our students to be the best that they can be and strive toward a thriving future.
Please refer to sec.act.edu.au for more information into the culture, values and ethos of the College as well as practical and detailed information about our educational, pastoral and co-curricular programs.
Enquiries: [email protected] or 6295 3598.
Burgmann Anglican School: Encouraging excellence and effort
No matter when your child joins Burgmann, they will go on a journey aimed at bringing out their very best. Ask us how your child can thrive in their Senior Years with our positive education and wellbeing support plus a dedicated professional connections and careers programme, out of school hours supervised study, homework help and a tuition service, and an educational approach encouraging excellence and effort.
Whether in Kindergarten, the Middle School or the Senior Years, learning and teaching, wellbeing and the Christian Life are all woven together with the aspiration of supporting every student in our care to grow in grace, commitment and wisdom.
If students are up for the challenge and ready to work hard to achieve their goals, we are confident they’ll find plenty to choose from – tertiary and accredited subjects, school based apprenticeships, cadetships, camps and retreats, plus more than 20 different co-curricular or extension options.
We look forward to meeting you at the Senior Years Information Night on 25 May or visit our website for more information on upcoming tours. Enrol now for Year 11 entry in 2023. Registrations are now open for 2024 and 2025 Kindergarten and Year 7.
T: 02 6204 3207
4 The Valley Avenue, Gungahlin ACT 2912
Merici: All-girls Catholic College and IB World School
Merici is an all-girls Catholic College and IB World School, educating young women from Years 7 to 12, underpinned by the vision and beliefs of St Angela Merici, welcoming all families, backgrounds and beliefs to give their daughter a place to learn, connect, develop and reach her own potential.
We do this through our Catholic values, a strong sense of community, pastoral care and support, our international standard of academic achievement, our diverse co-curricular offering, and the personalised attention and care that every student needs.
We believe that every Merici girl deserves the space and support to explore their interests, take chances, build strength, reach their academic potential, find their place, and face the world as a confident, thoughtful, and independent young woman.
Visit www.merici.college for all information on our Open Day and Enrolling Now events.
Orana: A vibrant learning community
The only Steiner school in the ACT, Orana, based in Weston, is a safe and caring school where like-minded staff, students and parents form strong partnerships that honour and uphold the Steiner philosophy, creating a sense of belonging and warmth within a vibrant learning community.
Orana has a demonstrated history of academic success which places it amongst the top independent schools in Canberra. Our outstanding results stem from a rigorous curriculum that encourages deeper, more enjoyable real-world learning that engages students to reach their full potential, guiding them towards their future with a sense of purpose and direction.
Based on Rudolf Steiner’s insights relating to child development, Orana enables students in Kindergarten to Year 12 to tackle problem-solving practically and helps to prepare them for the world beyond.
At Orana, we believe inclusivity, agile thinking, problem-solving, flexibility and collaboration are important skills students need to learn if they are to thrive in a challenging world. It’s why our Steiner-trained teachers are passionate in providing a mainstream education with a distinct difference, helping and guiding students towards positive future pathways with a sense of purpose.
Come and experience the Orana difference for yourself at one of our dedicated tours.
Call to book your place now: 02 6288 4283.
St Anthony’s Primary School & ELC: Transforming lives through learning
On behalf of our school community, we warmly welcome you and your family to St Anthony’s Parish Primary School and Early Learning Centre. A place of learning excellence, where every child is nourished and develops under our core vision of Faith, Belonging and Learning. With picturesque surrounds, including a state-of-the-art Early Learning Centre, the school has well established and spacious grounds, contemporary and welcoming learning spaces, and areas of opportunity for each child to feel safe, centred and challenged.
A place where children’s lives are transformed through learning and our staff and teachers aim to create a sense of belonging for each child.
St Anthony’s is blessed with dynamic, professional and caring staff who remain at the forefront of current educational practice. Together with the support of our families, staff are passionate and skilled educators who encourage the ongoing development of each child to prepare them to be lifelong learners in the 21st century. We value the partnership between staff, parents and the Parish. An inclusive school embracing Catholic values and faith, we build respectful relationships through understanding, and challenge contemporary learners to seek excellence.
Wheeler Crescent, Wanniassa ACT 2903
T: 6231 4022
St Clare’s College: A spirited learning community
St Clare’s College is a Spirited Learning Community, open to life, challenge and change. We focus our students on their effective implementation of our Learning Dispositions, which empower them to be active learners.
Our teachers are subject specialists and use researched-based High Impact Teaching and Visible Learning Practices to maximise their effectiveness as facilitators of student learning. We value the uniqueness of each individual and work in partnership with families to support students to navigate their teenage years.
Secure your daughter’s future in a secondary College that is committed to building a faith-filled, inclusive community celebrating student achievement in personal and academic growth. Applications are now open via the online application form on our website www.stcc.act.edu.au
St John Paul II College: Be active, be creative, be inspired …
St John Paul II College (JPC) is a welcoming and inclusive learning community – a flagship college of best practice in education for students in Years 7-12. Together with our local parish primary schools, we provide a K-12 Catholic pathway for families in the Gungahlin region.
Our college embraces diversity and fosters relationships to ensure learning outcomes are maximised for each individual. Along with technology-rich, self-directed learning environments, our unique and innovative educational model is designed to enable each student to be active , creative and inspired in their learning journey.
Mentoring sits at the heart of the school. Every student at JPC is assigned a mentor who provides pastoral and academic support and fosters holistic growth. Mentor teachers work in close partnership with parents and carers and build positive partnerships between the school and home.
With four graduating classes to date, we have been delighted to celebrate the excellent academic results of our Year 12 groups. Our highly successful ex-students are testament to our educational approach – whether their chosen pathways be university, training or the workforce. These students consistently report that the college prepared them exceptionally well for the world beyond school.
We invite all families considering High School opportunities for 2023 and beyond to come in and see the College. Visit our website www.jpc.act.edu.au for more information.
St John Vianney’s Primary School: Help your child reach their full potential
St John Vianney’s Primary School is vibrant and welcoming community that embraces all students, no matter their faith.
Focusing ondoing ordinary things, extraordinarily well, SJV has a range of programs and facilities for the children to enjoy, including leadership programs that teach life-skills and responsibility. The wider parental community is always welcome at SJV and are encouraged to participate in the school community, from the canteen to the classroom.
To ensure that your child gets the best possible education, SJV prides itself on its dedicated and professional staff who take an individualised approach to learning, from the academic to social, emotional, and spiritual development.
Valuing inclusivity, respect, and community, SJV is working on improving student engagement through high expectations and well-being, offering opportunities for your child to learn with confidence and an appreciation of their self-worth.
91 Namatjira Drive, Waramanga ACT 2611
T: 02 6288 2383
Brindabella Christian College: Confidence and faith for the future
Brindabella Christian College provides a holistic Christian education and abundant opportunities for students to experience belonging, success and confidence for the future.
Students enjoy a range of social, cultural, sporting, service, and leadership opportunities, with growing opportunities for STEM innovation and engagement.
Set across two unique campuses with award-winning facilities on the north side of Canberra, the College caters for children aged from four months old to Year 12.
We assist students to become lifelong learners and face difficulty and uncertainty calmly, confidently, and creatively through traditional, explicit instruction and research-based teaching and learning strategies.
Students are encouraged to value wisdom, behave with integrity, serve those in need, and pursue excellence.
We warmly welcome anyone wishing to learn more about the College to phone 02 6190 7300 or visit our website www.bcc.act.edu.au for more information.
Canberra Girls Grammar School: Inspiring young people to be their best
For 96 years, Canberra Girls Grammar School (CGGS) has combined the best in academic, pastoral and co-curricular learning to provide an exceptional education for children and young women. With a wide range of tailored programs both inside the classroom and beyond, students leave CGGS as compassionate, curious and courageous people ready to make a positive difference in the world.
As an International Baccalaureate World School, CGGS is the only ACT school offering the full suite of IB Programmes from the Early Learning Centre through to Year 12. The School’s consistently outstanding IB and ATAR results reflect the passion and dedication of its teachers as they help students achieve their best. Just recently, we were delighted to receive our students’ NAPLAN results, where they scored above or well above average across all domains and year levels.
An independent, non-selective Anglican school, CGGS is a place where young people have every opportunity to pursue their passions.
Go online at cggs.act.edu.au to learn more and book a campus tour today.
Canberra Grammar School: Outstanding academic education, co-curricular opportunities and pastoral care
Ready for the world. Canberra Grammar School is a co-educational Independent Anglican School offering outstanding academic education, co-curricular opportunities and pastoral care to day and boarding students of all backgrounds and faiths.
At CGS, they aspire for their students to be curious, creative, confident and compassionate citizens of the world.
CGS offers both the International Baccalaureate Programme and the NSW HSC in Years 11 and 12.
Canberra Montessori School: Encouraging enquiry and independence
The only Quality Assured Montessori Program in Canberra, we celebrate the uniqueness of each child and inspire independence, enquiry and creative problem solving.
Catering for children aged 18 months to 12 years, our classrooms are set within an extensive and beautiful natural environment.
Contact 6287 1962 or email [email protected] for more information.
35 Mulley Street, Holder
Daramalan College: A comprehensive and diverse educational experience
Daramalan College is a co-educational independent Catholic secondary school established by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC).
All aspects of the college are underpinned by the MSC ethos, to be on Earth the Heart of God. The College offers a comprehensive and diverse academic, pastoral, spiritual, vocational, sporting, and cultural education to prepare competent and confident young men and women for the world beyond school.
At Daramalan, our holistic approach to education enables us to provide something for everyone. As a community that inspires learning, nurtures potential, and is strong in faith, we place a high value on providing quality learning opportunities for all students, with growth being our key focus.
Our students achieve excellent academic results and have a reputation for being well prepared for further study or employment after completing school. There is also an extensive and diverse co-curricular programme which serves to complement the academic curriculum.
T: 02 6245 6300
Join the SFX family!
At St Francis Xavier College we have been providing quality education and meeting the needs of students academically, pastorally and spiritually for over 40 years.
We offer a wide range of learning opportunities from core curriculum areas, elective units, co-curricular activities and shared interest clubs. We seek to be truthful and courageous people who nurture right relationships and celebrate Christ’s presence among us.
We make a purposeful effort to engage students in the learning process by providing dedicated environments for each stage of their education—evident in our focus on the three levels of school:
- Middle School (Years 7 & 8)
- High School (Years 9 & 10)
- Senior College (Years 11 & 12).
If you think this sounds like the school for your child, come along to our Information Evening from 5pm on Thursday 5 May 2022.
To find out more, visit our website: sfx.act.edu.au
St Joseph’s Primary School & Preschool: A vibrant learning community
“Growing in excellence within a Christ-centred community” is the inspiration behind St Joseph’s Primary School & Preschool at O’Connor, in Canberra’s vibrant Inner North.
A welcoming Catholic school, our teachers inspire students to learn to create, learn to collaborate, learn to learn, and learn to be. As a student-centred professional learning community, we meet the needs of all students. With high expectations, we achieve excellent educational outcomes and student efficacy.
Features of our school include: small class sizes; targeted phonics and literacy programs – Foundation to Year 6; new and vibrant learning spaces; opportunities for challenge – Tournament of Minds, DaVinci Decathlon, Newspaper Club, Parliament of Youth, and more.
To find out how our wonderful school can help your child discover their love of learning, come along to one of our 2023 Enrolment Open Days:
- Monday 9 May 9.30-11am
- Wednesday 11 May 4.30-6pm
- Wednesday 18 May 9.30am-11am
Cameron Tarrant – Principal | St Joseph’s Primary School & Preschool | Boronia Drive, O’Connor ACT 2602
T: 6248 9818
St Mary MacKillop College: A Catholic, co-educational pathway for Years 7-12
St Mary MacKillop College is a Catholic school for all, providing all kinds of students – who possess a range of talents, interests, and backgrounds – with a Catholic, co-educational pathway for Years 7-12.
As Canberra’s largest secondary school, MacKillop has all the advantages a big school can provide: lots of different people to be friendly with, a wide range of curriculum options, extensive facilities, great teachers, and a huge range of sport and co-curricular choices.
From day to day, however, the two-campus structure means students enjoy a learning environment where they are known, understood, and can navigate their way through the adolescent years with encouragement and support.
MacKillop is enrolling now for Year 7 2023. Prospective students are invited to learn more about the College at the Open Day on 2 May and Try MacKillop Day on 6 May.
Registration is essential for both events: www.mackillop.act.edu.au
The Anglican School Googong: Inspiring adventurous minds and compassionate hearts
Established in 2015, The Anglican School Googong is a purpose built, modern school offering co-education from Early Learning to Year 12.
Growing alongside its local families, we are home to a caring Christian educational community where emphasis is placed on learning, effort and achievement. The Anglican School Googong is founded on the principles of grace, mercy, justice, kindness and humility. We want our students to grow into people who dare to make a difference for themselves, their community and their planet.
Our students are encouraged to discover, dream and grow through inquiry-based learning and collaboration. The School’s innovative and dedicated teachers help your child to find and explore the wonder in the world around them. We want to develop active thinkers who become inspired contributors for our world.
We are excited by our future and invite you to join us today. Enrolments are now open for 2024 and we are finalising 2023.
For more information, please contact our enrolments team at [email protected] or (02) 6109 5016.
Discover more: www.googongschool.nsw.edu.au
136 Gorman Drive, Googong NSW 2620
St Monica’s Primary School: An inclusive Catholic learning community
St Monica’s Primary School is an inclusive Catholic learning community, serving families in the North Belconnen suburbs of Canberra and surrounding areas.
The highly professional and dedicated staff are driven by a desire to ensure that every young person can achieve.
Our parent community is highly engaged, highly valued and works in partnership with the school.
St Monica’s has a strong focus on positive behaviour, restorative practices and student well‐being.
Our well-resourced learning facilities assist students to develop their strengths both inside and outside of the classroom.
For further information phone Lisa Harris (Principal) 6258 5105 or email [email protected]
1 Moynihan Street, Evatt
