Aquinas College

Aquinas is more than a school committed to academic excellence; it is a Catholic school that embraces the teachings of Jesus and the Gospel Values. In this Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy, as pronounced by Pope Francis, we will also explore as a community, the richness this opportunity will provide. In living our Vision we are inspired by: The... academic excellence exemplified by Thomas Aquinas The mercy and justice witnessed by Catherine McAuley The faith and courage of Edmund Rice The proactive service embodied in the life of Caroline Chisholm The compassion of Oscar Romero Our Vision provides the 'goalposts' for each member of our college community. We each strive to enhance these values in our lives and bear witness to these in our college and wider community. Pastoral Care is a key component of Aquinas College. The Vertical Pastoral Care system and the House structure are significant and important features that ensure students are known and cared for from their nervous first day to their graduation. As we begin 2016, a new phase in the history of Aquinas, we are committed to two key projects for the year. Firstly, Enhancing our Catholic Identity which is a joint project between Aquinas, Brisbane Catholic Education and Leuven University in Belgium where we investigate the 'catholicity' of Aquinas. Secondly, the teaching staff will focus on the DELT (Delivering Excellent Learning and Teaching) strategies. More specifically, we will invest time and energy into Visible Learning as a key focus. 2016 promises to be an exciting year for the Aquinas community. I offer you my commitment to work tirelessly to provide the best possible outcomes for all members of our community.Read More