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Ormiston College, Qld

Ormiston College, Qld

The Australian18-06-2025
Ormiston College is committed to leading innovative learning and developing digital competencies, mindsets and skillsets to equip students to thrive in the fast-changing 21st-century world.
Headmaster Michael Hornby says: 'At Ormiston College, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where each student can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Our goal is to prepare our students not just for exams, but for life.'
Focused on quality teaching and learning, Ormiston College nurtures an enthusiasm for lifelong learning within a caring and supportive community. The Teaching and Learning
Framework moves beyond traditional methods of reproducing knowledge, equipping students with the skills and strategies for problem-solving, decision-making, generating explanations, and creating new understandings.
Ormiston College has achieved global acclaim for its innovative education and commitment to excellence. It has been named a Microsoft Showcase School and Five-Star Innovative School for a decade.
Acknowledged among the highest academic performers in Queensland, combined scores for 2024 NAPLAN testing as reflected by the website Better Education place Ormiston College as the top-performing Prep to Year 12 School in the state.
Students at Ormiston College receive constant encouragement from dedicated staff and benefit from a community-focused culture. 'We believe in celebrating each student's unique strengths and providing them with the tools they need to succeed in an ever-changing world,' Hornby says. Each student is encouraged, challenged, and given every opportunity to develop a sense of purpose and emotional wellbeing in a happy, spirited and secure environment.
While strong academic performance is important, social skills and self-confidence are considered equally vital for success at Ormiston College.
As students progress through the college, they have access to a diverse and challenging range of co-curricular activities, enabling them to develop leadership, complex reasoning, and responsibility beyond the classroom.
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ABOUT US
Established in 1988, Ormiston College is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational Christian school for students from Prep to Year 12. The Early Learning Centre welcomes learners from 15 months. Located in the bayside suburb of Ormiston, southeast of Brisbane, the 67-acre campus features 21st-century learning spaces, a performing arts theatre and world-class sporting facilities.
VALUES
Our Christian values shape who we are. Through compassion, integrity, respect, responsibility and service, we foster self-worth, emotional resilience and social awareness. We promote kindness, honesty and good citizenship, encouraging students to positively impact their communities.
WELLBEING
Our wellbeing program integrates social, emotional, behavioural, and physical wellness. It emphasises resilience, a growth mindset, and community engagement, fostering a safe, supportive environment where students thrive academically and personally.
TEACHING AND LEARNING
A unique Teaching and Learning Framework provides a shared language for students, teachers and parents to understand quality education at Ormiston College. We move beyond traditional knowledge reproduction, equipping students with strategies to solve problems, make decisions, and create new understandings. With a strong emphasis on technology, students are encouraged to embrace innovative thinking for the 21st century.
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
A broad co-curricular program offers diverse activities including music, drama, cultural, sports, STEM and leadership programs. These foster teamwork, creativity and personal growth.
OUR COMMUNITY
A close-knit community of students, parents, educators and alumni emphasises support, collaboration and shared values. Together, we create a nurturing environment that encourages lifelong learning and enduring connections.
DISCOVER MORE
Book a tour at ormistoncollege.com.au. Contact our registrar 07 3488 6794 email enrolments@ormistoncollege.com.au.
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