nurturing God-given potential

Middle and Senior

School Prospectus

Years 7 to 12

within a Nurturing and Supportive Environment

Contents

Welcome from the Head of Campus 7-12 ................................................ 4

Our curriculum ........................................................................................ 5

Curriculum Structure – Years 7 to 12 .................................................................... 6

Years 7 to 9 – Middle School ................................................................................ 7

Years 10 to 12 – Senior School ............................................................................ 9

Education and support .......................................................................... 12

Supporting diverse learning ............................................................................... 12

Technology ...................................................................................................... 13

Communication ................................................................................................ 13

Outdoor education ................................................................................ 14

Pastoral care and welfare ..................................................................... 15

Leadership and service ......................................................................... 16

Extracurricular and co-curricular activities ........................................... 17

Sport .............................................................................................................. 17

Music .............................................................................................................. 17

Clubs and Groups ............................................................................................. 18

Other experiences ............................................................................................ 18

Our facilities ......................................................................................... 19

General information .............................................................................. 19

Contacts ................................................................................................ 20

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Mission Statement Our Mission:

Prince of Peace Lutheran College exists to nurture students through quality education,

in a caring Christ-centered environment, enabling them to fulfil their potential and

enrich their communities.

Our Vision:

We see graduates who are:

• secure in Christ and informed and sustained by the Word of God

• lifelong learners engaging in their communities with humility and grace and

contributing confidently to society

• not afraid to pursue excellence in all arenas of life.

We see our College as deeply valued by others for:

• modelling Christian values and community

• nurturing young people to fulfil their potential.

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Welcome from the Head of Campus 7-12

The Prince of Peace Senior Campus exists to nurture students though quality education

in a caring Christ-centred environment, enabling them to full their potential and enrich

their communities. As you read this prospectus you will see an intentional focus on

lifelong learning and honouring relationships. We want all students to develop a habit

and love of learning. As a College community, we aim to work in partnership with each

family to support the development of each child into well-grounded and confident adults.

Our hope is that the values of courage, compassion, acceptance, honesty, forgiveness,

quality, hope, love, humility and sacrifice are developed throughout their learning

journey.

For many years Lutheran Colleges throughout Australia have been offering Middle

Schooling. Like these colleges, Prince of Peace Lutheran College recognises that the

pathway between the primary school years and the mid to late teen years can be as

confusing and rocky as it is exciting and empowering. Hence, to help guide your child

through these years, we have implemented distinct Middle and Senior Years programs.

The Middle Years of Schooling Program focuses on Years 7 to 9 and provides a

curriculum that supports learning, promotes acceptance and belonging and encourages

personal development among students. The program provides a range of activities aimed

at extending your child’s personal growth during their adolescent years. This involves

promoting academic learning and growth in your child as an individual, while also

recognising that the social and emotional development of your child is an essential part

of achieving academic success.

This holistic approach to education ensures that when your child reaches Senior School

in Year 10, they are equipped academically and emotionally to tackle the challenges of

their final three years of school. Our Senior program allows students to try a range of

subjects in Year 10 and this, in conjunction with their Careers Education, gives each

student a firm idea of where their studies will lead them to once they leave school. The

College offers a wide range of OP (Overall Position) subjects that can lead to University

entry and also a number of other pathways including vocational education.

At Prince of Peace we are guided by our Christian beliefs and principles and seek to offer

a quality, Christ-centred education for your child. We recognise that it is important to

prepare our students, in partnership with their parents, for their future and as such

welcome the involvement of all students, staff and parents in our community.

I extend to you a warm welcome to read through this prospectus and discover how we

will help your child through the coming years. If you have any questions, please contact

me or one of the staff members listed on the back page.

Yours in Christ

Michelle Nisbet

Head of Campus 7-12

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Our curriculum

Prince of Peace is committed to developing a culture of learning. We create an

environment that is safe and allows students to explore, discuss and seek answers. As

part of our mission we endeavour to nurture your child’s God-given potential and

develop lifelong learners. Hence, our curriculum is designed to meet your child’s social,

developmental, personal and spiritual needs.

At Prince of Peace we aim to promote a culture of learning that recognises that learners

learn in different ways and at different rates. To achieve this, we provide a responsive

curriculum with a variety of experiences to enhance student engagement. Some

examples of this include:

A musical production in which all Year 8 students participate as part of their study in

the Arts

The Year 8 medieval history unit in Study of Society and the Environment culminates

in Medieval Day, where the students have the opportunity to dress in medieval

clothing, joust, juggle, experience archery and engage with this time in history in a

real way

The Year 9 Enterprise Education program where students experience setting up and

running a small business and then have the opportunity to put their plan into action

during Enterprise Week

The GR8 Race, where Year 8 students under supervision have to navigate their way

around Brisbane to visit landmarks using public transport, encouraging planning and

problem solving.

At all times, we encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning and

teach them strategies for learning and thinking.

The curriculum is developed around the relevant syllabus to be engaging, relevant,

authentic, challenging and differentiated.

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Curriculum Structure – Years 7 to 12

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Years 7 to 9 – Middle School

As part of their Middle School experience, your child is

given the opportunity to explore a comprehensive range

of subjects. As outlined in the diagram on the previous

page, in Years 7 and 8 all students study;

English

Mathematics

Science

Christian Studies

Study of Society and the Environment (includes

Geography and History)

Language other than English (Indonesian)

Information Technology

Design and Technology

Music

Visual Art

Drama

Home Economics (from 2016)

HPE (Health and Physical Education)

A special feature of our Middle School program is the Year 8 Cohort Musical, which is an

opportunity for students to work collectively, to put their drama learning into action.

What is achieved is curriculum-based performance where every student has the

opportunity to shine.

In Year 9, students also undertake one term each of:

Cooking for Life

Enterprise Education

Design and Technology

Students throughout the Middle School study no more than seven subjects per semester

and we aim to ensure they are taught by a maximum of four teachers, one of whom is

their pastoral care class teacher. This makes the school day and homework easier to

manage for the student, ensures a deeper study of each subject and encourages strong

and productive teacher-student relationships.

Thinking Skills

Another important element of the Middle School curriculum includes the subject Thinking

Skills. This program is taken in conjunction with the other curriculum subjects studied in

Years 7 to 9 and aims to equip your child with a range of skills to enable them to think

creatively and critically. They can then use these skills in other areas of the curriculum to

deepen and enrich their learning experience.

The Introduction of Elective Subjects

In the second semester of Year 9, students start their first elective subject. Students are

given a choice of Drama, Visual Arts, Indonesian or Music. We deliberately delay

selection choice until Semester 2 so all students can make an informed decision, based

on their experiences and evolving interests. Our intent is for your child to get a solid

grounding in a wide range of subjects so they are ready for effective engagement in

Senior Schooling.

By offering these Key Learning Areas, we aim to engage students in a rigorous and

varied curriculum that allows them to confidently transition to Senior Schooling in

Year 10.

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The Ubuntu Program

During Year 9, students at Prince of Peace commence a

groundbreaking and extremely popular program called

Ubuntu. Meaning I am Human so I Belong, Ubuntu

combines Health and Physical Education and Christian

Studies and uses this time to encourage students to

tackle a range of tasks and challenges that assist their

physical, mental, emotional and spiritual development.

Ubuntu represents a rite of passage as students leave

behind the years of Primary and Middle Schooling and

become Senior Students. It seeks to provide experiences

that will help students navigate the confusing time of

adolescence and encourage them to take on greater

independence and responsibility with an open mind

willing to listen and learn, and an open heart that

recognises we all need love and respect to grow.

There are many facets to this program, two of which are:

Rock and Water

An element of the Ubuntu program is Rock and Water,

which aims to increase the self-realisation, self-confidence, self-respect, boundary

awareness, self-awareness and intuition of the students. A specific goal for the course is

to teach adolescents to deal with power, strength and powerlessness. The program

offers a framework of exercises to assist boys and girls in becoming aware of their

purpose and motivation in life.

Mt Binga – two-week camp

An important part of the program is a demanding but

fun two-week outdoor education experience at Mt

Binga. During this time students are challenged

physically, mentally and spiritually and learn how to live

in a communal setting. The challenge of living together

and learning to cook, clean, wash, chop wood and

endure the strengths and weaknesses of other students

are valuable experiences for all students.

All students participate in two hiking experiences (the

first a short training hike, and the second a longer hike

in the latter stages of the camp). Both hikes are staff

accompanied, however, student initiative and leadership

is encouraged. These hikes take the students through

the countryside surrounding Mt Binga. Students

undergo map and compass work prior to the hikes, and

are taught how to prepare food and camping equipment

for their treks.

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Years 10 to 12 – Senior School

Year 10 – An introduction to Senior Schooling

At Prince of Peace Lutheran College we pride ourselves in providing a flexible curriculum

that offers the student as many course options as possible, in a small class environment

with committed and caring teaching staff. To achieve this, we offer Senior students the

opportunity to:

Undertake subjects that will contribute to an OP (Overall Position) and a FP (Field

Position) for entry into a tertiary facility; or

Undertake subjects with a range of vocational courses, school-based traineeship or

apprenticeship that will result in a QTAC Selection Rank that can also be used to

obtain entry into tertiary education and training institutions.

Starting the decision-making process

Students in Year 9 will often not have a clear view of the direction in which their studies

will take them. To enable them to explore areas of interest and make an informed

decision for their senior phase of learning (Years 11 and 12), in Year 10 they undertake

a Career Development course as part of their Lifelong Learning program and choose six

electives from a range of subjects as outlined overleaf. These subjects are then studied

in conjunction with six core/compulsory subjects, all of which have been designed to lay

the foundations and build their capabilities for studies in Years 11 and 12.

Year 10 Compulsory Subjects

English (2 semesters) SOSE (1 semester)

Mathematics (2 semesters) Lifelong Learning (including Christian

Studies and Careers)

Science (1 semester) Sport and Recreation

Year 10 Choices

Area of Interest Subjects

The Arts

Drama

Music

Visual Arts

Society and the Environment (SOSE)

Humanities and Social Sciences

Geography

History

Business and Economics

Business Organisation and Management

(BOM)

Accounting/Economics

Legal Studies

LOTE (Language other than English) Indonesian

Science

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Technology

Graphics

Information Processing and Technology (IPT)

Technology Studies

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Careers Education

An important part of the curriculum in Year 10 is Careers Development, where students

can actively plan and map their options. Careers are no longer chosen, they are

constructed. Career Development takes a holistic approach to helping your child by

recognising that to be successful and happy, they need to be proactive, enterprising

career managers who take an interest in lifelong learning.

Our Curriculum Leader SOSE & Humanities and Careers & Vocational Education Officer

are available to assist students in this decision-making process. They also work closely

with those students interested in undertaking an apprenticeship or traineeship, or

participating in the VET in Schools Program.

The Senior Education and Training (SET) Plan

The Senior Education and Training (SET) Plan is a key strategy to encourage students to

complete Year 12. The plan encourages students to think about their future, consider

their abilities and investigate their options for careers and further education. It leads

students through the decision-making processes so they consider a range of possibilities,

the suitability of these choices to their abilities, beliefs and aspirations, and the likelihood

that they are opting for a pathway which, in the long term, is going to be rewarding and

sustainable.

The SET Plan is developed in conjunction with the student, their parents or carers and

the College at the end of Year 10.

Years 11 and 12 – The Senior Years

Towards the end of Year 10 and having had a taste of a range of elective subjects,

students then finalise their decision for their remaining two years of school. As

mentioned earlier, Prince of Peace offers both a range of academic and vocational

pathways for Year 11 and 12 students. These include:

Queensland Studies Authority subjects - These subjects contribute to OP

(Overall Position) and FP (Final Position) calculations for tertiary entrance

Queensland Studies Authority registered subjects - These subjects do not

contribute to OP and FP calculations, but may contribute to a QTAC (Queensland

Tertiary Admissions Centre) Selection Rank (not currently being offered)

Vocational Education and Training (VET) - VET options provide students with

nationally recognise qualifications under the Australian Qualifications Framework

(AQF) which is recognised by TAFE and industry as meeting required national

standards. These subjects may also contribute to a Tertiary Selection Rank

School Based Traineeships and Apprenticeships (SATs)

a combination of the above.

All pathways contribute towards the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE). The QCE

is Queensland’s Senior School qualification, which is awarded to eligible students usually

at the end of Year 12. Young Queenslanders are registered for the QCE during Year 10 or

in the 12 months before turning 16, whichever comes first.

To be awarded a QCE, students must have at least 20 credits in the required pattern and

fulfil literacy and numeracy requirements. Further information is available in the Year 11

and Year 12 Course Planning Guide, available on the College website.

The Pathway to Tertiary Studies

Those who have chosen the OP (Overall Position) path, with the view of possibly

attending university, will study English and five elective subjects. These five electives are

chosen from 21 possibilities towards the end of Year 10 and are studied alongside three

compulsory subjects:

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Year 11 and 12 Compulsory Subjects

English

Christian Studies

Sport and Recreation

Please note that Christian Studies and Sport and Recreation do not contribute to the QCE

nor will they appear on the Senior Statement, however, both subjects are considered

important for students’ health and wellbeing.

Year 11 and 12 Electives

Area of Interest Subjects

Mathematics

Mathematics A

Mathematics B

Mathematics C

The Arts

Drama

Music

Visual Arts

Business and Economics

Economics

Accounting

Business Organisation and Management

Legal Studies

Humanities and Social Science

Geography

Ancient History

Modern History

LOTE (Language Other Than English) Indonesian

Science

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Design and Technology Graphics

Technology Studies

Health and Physical Education Physical Education

ICT IPT (Information Processing and Technology)

Lifelong Learning is a compulsory subject in which we package together:

QCS Preparation

Leadership Learning

Learning Service

The Pathways to Vocational Education

At Prince of Peace we work in close partnership with external educational providers to

ensure that the needs of all our students are met. Currently we provide a number of

opportunities for students to access alternative pathways through:

Trade Taster Programs in Year 10

School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SATs), and

The Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Schools Program.

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School based Apprenticeships and Training (SATs)

SATs give students the opportunity to study at TAFE, Skills Tech Australia or other

Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), enter into a contract of employment and

undertake structured training on and off the job while still studying at school. This

means students spend some of their time at school, some of their time at work, and

some of their time in formal training.

In recent year Prince of Peace students have participated in:

STEP at Southbank Institute of Technology (SBIT) learning about community

services, children’s services and justice studies

Certificate III program at Brisbane North Institute of TAFE at Bracken Ridge and

Grovely in Media, IT, Tourism & Events and Horticulture

Certificate programs at SkillsTech at Bracken Ridge in Construction

Certificate programs at NW Trade Training Centre in Electrotechnology

Trade Taster programs for Year 10s in Engineering and Electrotechnology

Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Schools Program

Prince of Peace students have the opportunity to apply to participate in the VET in

Schools Program run by Brisbane North Institute of TAFE (BNIT) for vocational courses,

SkillsTech Australia and NW Trade Training Centre (NWTTC) for trade related courses.

VET offers Certificate I-IV options and may broaden a student’s post school options.

Undertaking industry-based training while at school can also help students gain a dual

qualification, the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and/or provide credits

towards a Vocational Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualification if the student decides to

go on to study at TAFE, a university or with another private provider.

Education and support

Supporting diverse learning

Our College is committed to enabling each child to develop to their full potential. For

those who require more assistance to reach this goal, the Education Support Unit at the

Senior Campus is available to provide quality support services to maximise learning.

Prince of Peace aims to include those students with learning challenges within general

education classroom as much as possible to ensure they receive learning opportunities to

match those of their peers. To achieve this, Education and Support Staff assist subject

teachers with curriculum differentiation, instructional adaptation and assessment

modifications to make this inclusion a workable reality. They also make appropriate

adjustments in expectations, material and instruction to reflect the students’ talents and

learning styles and ensure we maximise their learning and participation.

Individual and small group support is also provided by the Education and Support Team

and in some cases students may be withdrawn from a subject to receive assistance with

assignments, homework or test preparation.

Additionally in Year 10 and beyond, Education Support is offered as an elective choice.

Education Support Staff assist with career planning by linking with VET (Vocational

Education and Training) Officers to help students identify suitable career paths. They

also assist by linking with post-school service providers to explore and identify

opportunities for work related skills, employment options and opportunities.

The Education and Support team maintains a register of Allied Health Professionals

operating primarily within the surrounding areas of the College. Referral to such

professionals flows from on-site investigation into a student's learning. Use of these

professionals is a valued component of the College's holistic approach to catering for our

students' development.

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Technology

Students and staff on the Senior Campus are able to enjoy a wide

range of access to information technology. There are two computer

labs to support all subject areas and four mobile laptop pods. The

campus is also fully wireless capable.

Each student in Year 11 receives an iPad for use during Year 11 and

12. The iPad itself is not the centre of learning, but a tool that allows

for greater personalisation of learning. The primary purpose of the

device is to help students maximise their learning and aid students in

organising their time and studies. Results of this trial will help

determine how we best meet our student’s technological needs as we

move forward.

Communication

Prince of Peace encourages open communication between students, parents and

teachers. You can communicate with your child’s teachers via email, phone or in person.

Information is distributed on a regular basis via:

POPCORN newsletter – weekly for parents and students

Student Daily Notices – provided during the Pastoral Care Class time

Edmodo

Parent, teacher and student interviews

Parental Workshops and Resources

Edmodo

Edmodo is a social media tool similar to Facebook but only open to students and

teachers at Prince of Peace. It provides teachers and students with a secure place to

connect and collaborate, share content and educational applications, and access

homework, grades, class discussions and notifications.

Edmodo is a tool for teachers to help them harness the power of social media and

customise the classroom for each and every learner. It operates in a closed environment

and provides for either one-to-one or whole group communication.

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Outdoor education

Camps, excursions and incursions are seen as an important component of the

curriculum. They enable students to gain first hand experiences that are not possible

within the normal classroom or school settings. They also allow our students to develop

their independence and social interdependence skills while sampling a variety of other

experiences that they may not yet have come into contact with.

A purposeful outdoor education program is an important element of the students

continued personal growth. The benefits of these programs include:

skills-focused learning

team building

development of problem-solving skills

increased confidence, independence and self-reliance.

The experience that students are involved in

encourages confidence and a ‘can do’ attitude. Values

and attitudes that are developed in the context of

shared endeavour help to nurture each student’s God-

given potential.

Throughout the school year students in Years 7 to 11

participate in camps as part of their curriculum. For

Years 7 and 8 these camps, at Camp Warawee and

Camp North Pine respectively, focus on team building

skills. As mentioned previously, Year 9 students spend

two weeks at Mt Binga as part of their Ubuntu

program, and Year 11 students spend two days honing

their leadership skills at Emu Gully.

Each camp provides its own challenges and camps are often a highlight of the school

year.

Incursions and excursions

To enhance curricular programs, all

students are involved in activities both

on and off Campus. Examples of these

include the very popular GR8 Race –

during which groups of Year 8students

(under the supervision of a staff

member) undertake challenges around

central Brisbane, visits to National

Parks, Museums and Universities and

the Living Histories Medieval Day.

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Pastoral care and welfare

Developing a nurturing and supportive environment that meets the needs of your child is

central to our learning philosophy at Prince of Peace. At all times we aim to genuinely

understand the world that our adolescents are experiencing and help them navigate this

world with compassion and empathy.

Early adolescence can be challenging. Between the ages of 13 and 15, students are

learning to understand themselves, developing their gifts and talents, negotiating their

way through a minefield of emotions, becoming increasingly aware of their sexuality and

spirituality and readying themselves to take their place as adults in the world. It is often

a confusing time. That is why we are committed to developing real and purposeful

connections with both you and your child during this journey.

To achieve this, we have a dedicated Pastoral Care Team consisting of:

Pastoral Care Teachers

Each student has a Pastoral Care Teacher who is the primary point of contact

between home and school. Each school day commences in the Pastoral Care Class.

Year Level Coordinators

Our Year Level Coordinators oversee the needs of the year group and co-ordinate

activities to promote learning, growth and belonging.

Head of Pastoral Care

Our Head of Pastoral Care, Ms Libby Farmer, oversees our Middle School Pastoral

Care program and ensures all students’ needs are met regardless of their year level.

College Chaplain

Our College Chaplain provides another level of support and guidance for all students.

At Prince of Peace, ‘honouring relationships’ is central to our culture. We protect each

other, we stand up for each other, we help each other, we look for the best in each other

and we encourage each other. The four pillars which support our ‘honouring

relationships’ are:

Relationships

Respect

Responsibility

Respect

Parental workshops

The Prince of Peace Pastoral Care Team assists families with the often challenging role of

bringing young people from childhood through adolescence to adulthood. During the

year we hold a series of interactive workshops for parents on topics such as friendships,

bullying, anxiety, mental health concerns, girls and boys and adolescence, homework

and time management and blended families.

Worship

In addition to Christian Studies, staff and students lead worship at the Senior Campus

twice a week. This gives the students time to come together, to reflect and to discuss

issues and subjects that are both relevant and interesting.

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Leadership and service

Leadership development is based on nurturing creativity, inspiration and service. At

Prince of Peace, leadership is based on a model of 'servant leadership', where students

are encouraged to identify their strengths, exercise their talents, serve the community

and realise their dreams.

Our Leadership Development program aims to help our students recognise and develop

their leadership skills through a range of service-based opportunities supporting the

College and the broader community.

Leadership opportunities

Students are provided with many, varied

opportunities to practice Servant Leadership.

Servant Leadership moves away from

traditional, hierarchical systems of leadership.

At Prince of Peace, our leaders accept the need

to serve the college community by contributing

ideas, actions and the modelling of

expectations and guidance. We want every

student to strive to be a servant leader and

will provide opportunities for students to

develop their leadership skills and demonstrate

service.

In addition to Servant Leadership, opportunities are available for students to take on

explicit formal leadership roles. Students in Years 9 and 11 can nominate for:

Middle School Captain – One male and one female

Middle School House Captain – One male and one female for each House

(Jackson, Bradman, Laver and Fraser)

Senior School Captain – One male and one female

Senior School House Captain – One male and one female for each House

(Jackson, Bradman, Laver and Fraser)

Year 9 leaders hold office from Term 2 Year 9 until the end of Term 1 Year 10. These

leadership positions provide an avenue for the student body to have a voice, and raise

awareness.

Leadership positions in the Senior School begin Semester 2, Year 11 until the end of

Semester 1 Year 12 to enable students to fully focus on their studies in the last semester

of schooling. Students in Year 11 can also nominate for the School Captains and House

Captains roles.

Student Representative Council

This Council is made up of one representative from each Pastoral Care class across the

Senior Campus. It provides a forum for students to have a voice and to be an advocate

for student issues.

Year 11 – Leadership Development

As part of the curriculum, all Year 11 students engage in Leadership Learning. This is an

opportunity for students to reflect on and consider their leadership qualities. An

important element of this is the involvement in two days of ANZA- themed challenges at

Emu Gully. The students work in groups to overcome tasks that push them to their

physical and mental limits. The development of teamwork, communication and planning

skills improve as a result.

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Extracurricular and co-curricular activities

Sport

The College offers a wide range of extra-curricular sporting

activities that include competitive and school-based

activities. Students have the opportunity to represent the

College at district, regional, state and national levels.

Interschool Sport

Year 7 students currently compete in interschool sport on

Fridays, while Years 8 and 9 students compete in interschool

sports on Wednesdays. Years 10 -12 students do not

compete in interschool sports during the school day,

however; can participate in school teams playing in local

competitions outside school hours. Currently we have school

teams in tennis and netball. Students also have the

opportunity to represent the College in netball, soccer,

volleyball and touch football as part of the Brisbane Christian

Schools competition.

Music

Extracurricular Music

Your child will have a number of opportunities to be part of our extra-curricular music

program, including lessons, ensembles and bands.

Students wishing to learn a percussion, brass, woodwind or string instrument are able to

have either individual or small group tuition from our Instrumental Music teachers. These

lessons occur throughout the school day, but operate on a rotating timetable so that

your child won't always miss work from the same key learning area each week.

Specialist teachers provide tuition.

Lessons are available for:

Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Tuba

Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Cello

Euphonium/ Baritone Violin Viola, Percussion

Guitar Bass guitar Voice Piano

We provide ensemble experiences for students at all levels

of musical understanding, from their beginning phase of

learning though to the confident performer, including:

Senior Concert Band

Senior String Ensemble

Percussion Ensemble

Vocal Ensemble

Jazz Band

We strongly encourage students who are learning an

instrument to be involved in at least one school ensemble.

An ensemble allows your child to showcase his or her

talent in a social, team setting and contribute to the

College in a positive way. Our ensembles regularly perform

within and outside the school community.

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School Musical

In 2013, the school presented its first College musical, High School Musical on Stage.

This was a huge success and it is the intention to hold a College musical for students in

Years 7-12 on alternate years.

Clubs and Groups

In addition to sporting and music program we also offer a range of activities including:

It Crowd

This group is ideal for those students with an interest in technology and

programming.

VGen

The Vision Generation or VGen Group is an arm of World Vision. These students come

together to take action on social justice issues.

Maths Hub

This group is run at lunchtime one day a week for students needing help with their

maths. A qualified maths teacher is on hand to answer any questions.

Others

During lunch breaks a series of activities are provided which include debating,

astronomy, house competitions and activities in the Games Room.

Other experiences

Students will also have the opportunity to enjoy the independence and challenges of ski

trips, biannual Indonesian cultural tours and mission trips. Our hope is that we can

provide a range of experiences which will help shape the development of each child.

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Our facilities

The Senior Campus is

home to both our Middle

School and our Senior

School. Opened in 2009,

the Senior Campus is

located on Henderson

Road, approximately

1.7km from our Junior

Campus. Campus facilities

have grown each year

and will continue to do so

to meet the needs of the

growing student numbers.

Much effort has been made to retain the lush green feel of the campus, with buildings

designed to make the best of the topography and environment. A community space has

been designed with a large forecourt at the centre of the campus to provide a social hub.

In addition an outdoor Sacred Space has been created in the Campus grounds provide a

play for prayer and reflection.

Learning spaces have a significant impact on student learning, engagement and

interaction. Our spaces facilitate an interdisciplinary approach to learning and include:

the Resource Centre

Drama Studio

Art Studio

Science laboratories

Information Technology laboratories

general classrooms

General information

The school day at the Senior Campus starts with the first

bell at 8.20am and finishes at 3.05pm. Staff supervision

ends at 3.30pm. Reception is open from 8.00am until

4.00pm.

Each day at the Senior Campus starts either with worship or

pastoral care class and the day is then split into three

sessions, each with two 50-minute lessons. There are two

35-minute breaks.

We use a flexible ten-day timetable to minimise the impact

of lost time due to public holidays and excursions. Students

receive a new timetable at the start of each term.

The Senior Campus school day

8:20am Start

8:20 – 8:55am Pastoral Care Class/ Worship

8:55 – 9:45am Lesson 1

9:45 - 10:35am Lesson 2

10:35 – 11:10am Morning Tea

11:10-12:00am Lesson 3

12:00-12:50am Lesson 4

12:50-1:25pm Lunch

1:25-2:15pm Lesson 5

2:15-3:05pm Lesson 6

3:05pm Finish

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Supervision is available until 4.00pm. For those who need to stay at school longer, the

Homework Club operates until 5:00pm at a minimal cost.

Textbook hire scheme

Prince of Peace offers a low cost textbook hire scheme. Students are issued the required

textbooks for the year on completion of the permission form by their parents. Cost for

the hire of text books is added to term fees.

Houses

The College has four houses; Jackson, Bradman, Laver and Fraser, and throughout the

year students represent their House in a range of sporting, academic, fun or social

activities. Students joining the College at Year 7 or beyond are allocated to a house and

those students transitioning from the Junior Campus remain in their allocated house.

Contacts

Head of College Philip Hulland P: 3872 5620

E: principal@princeofpeace.qld.edu.au

Head of Campus 7-12 Michelle Nisbet P: 3872 5627

E: mnisbet@princeofpeace.qld.edu.au

Director of Wellbeing 7-12 Libby Farmer P: 3872 5627

E: lfarmer@princeofpeace.qld.edu.au

Music Program Coordinator Cass Croucher P: 3872 5601

E: ccroucher@princeofpeace.qld.edu.au

Sports Coordinator Elizabeth Edwards P: 3872 5601

E: eedwards@princeofpeace.qld.edu.au

Marketing and Enrolments Donna Cook P: 3872 5710

E: dcook@princeofpeace.qld.edu.au

nurturing God-given potential

All College correspondence

20 Rogers Parade west

EVERTON HILLS QLD 4053

P: 07 3872 5700

F: 07 3872 5873

E: school@princeofpeace.qld.edu.au

W: www.princeofpeace.qld.edu.au

For all enrolment enquiries

Please contact Donna Cook

P: 07 3872 5710 E: dcook@princeofpeace.qld.edu.au

Junior Campus (Kindergarten to Year 6)

20 Rogers Parade west

EVERTON PARK QLD 4053

P: 07 3872 5700

Senior Camus (Years 7 to 12)

25 Henderson Road

EVERTON HILLS QLD 4053 P: 07 3872 5600