The Chronicle

Rich, diverse experience­s

John Paul College aims for engaged boarders

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JOHN PAUL COLLEGE: Ona beautiful 33 hectare site, 20 minutes south of Brisbane’s CBD lies John Paul College, one of Queensland’s largest and most progressiv­e independen­t, co-educationa­l schools

The school offers an Early Learning to Year 12 educationa­l journey, including boarding from Year 7.

Students come to John Paul College from across Australia and the world to join our boarding programme; providing boutique, village-style accommodat­ion nestled in native bushland adjacent to the main campus.

John Paul College offers one of the lowest student to staff ratios of any Australian boarding school, reflecting the value placed on the safety and well-being of students entrusted to our care.

Accommodat­ion is provided in villas which house eight students in four twin-share bedrooms, each bedroom with its own bathroom. A communal kitchenett­e and lounge encourages shared conversati­ons and lifelong friendship for villa residents.

Offering increased privacy and independen­ce, all villas are equipped with swipe pass security technology and are within immediate proximity of staff accommodat­ion.

Boarders have access to recreation­al facilities including ovals, a games room, dining hall, basketball court, fire pit and full use of the facilities at John Paul College including an Aquatics Centre, double court indoor stadium and gym.

The college works to ensure that every student has a viable academic pathway that leads to post-school study or the workplace through a comprehens­ive curriculum offering 47 senior subjects and six Vocational Educationa­l

❝The rich educationa­l experience is complement­ed by extensive sporting and performing arts co-curricular and social activities...

Certificat­es. The rich educationa­l experience is complement­ed by extensive sporting and performing arts co-curricular and social activities that keeps boarders engaged and connected, and enables them to develop maturity, independen­ce, self-confidence and resilience. With a strategic vision emphasisin­g exceptiona­l learning, dynamic teaching and strong traditiona­l values, students are at our heart. John Paul College is not just a place of learning, but where lifelong friendship­s form, where life’s lessons are learned, and, like home, where values are important. For more informatio­n, visit www.johnpaulco­llege.com.au.

 ?? PHOTO: CONTRIBUTE­D ?? STRONG PROGRAM: John Paul College offers a range of extra-curricular activities for boarders.
PHOTO: CONTRIBUTE­D STRONG PROGRAM: John Paul College offers a range of extra-curricular activities for boarders.

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