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Pastoral & Leadership

Pastoral & Leadership

Pastoral care and personal development is a significant focus, embedded in everything we do in our daily life throughout the School.

Although one of our fundamental responsibilities is to develop the intellectual abilities of our students, this alone is not enough. The formation of character must occur alongside academic development.  

The learning environment provides an atmosphere where each student can:

  • Strive for personal best in their academic learnings, co-curricular activities, and social and emotional development
  • Achieve balanced personal growth through participation in a range of activities
  • Feel supported, included and valued as individuals
  • Take well-considered risks and raise expectations of themselves
  • Develop resilience in the face of challenges
  • Actively enrich our community through learning, culture and service

School Psychologist & Counsellor

Secondary School - School Psychologist

Ms Renee Crossley 
07 4722 4903
[email protected]

School Counsellor – Junior School

Ms Debbie Whitehead
07 4412 4800
[email protected]

Health Centre & Health Care

Health Centre - Secondary School
The School Health Centre provides care to day students and boarders. The Health Centre is located within the Boarding Precinct and is staffed by Registered Nurses.

  • Monday – Friday |  8:00am – 5:30pm
  • Saturday | 9:00am – 1:00pm

Outside these hours, one of our Registered Nurses is on call for emergencies 24/7. Boarding staff can contact the 'on call' Nurse at any time. The School also has a dedicated Medical Practice to assist in the health and care of students.

All students requesting to go home sick must report to the Health Centre. If the student is too unwell to stay at School, the Nurse will contact parents and organise pickup from the Health Centre.

Nurse on Duty
Monday - Friday  | 8:00am - 5:00pm
07 4722 4944
[email protected]


Health Care -  Junior School
In the event of illness or injury, Junior School students are to report to the Front Office for first aid. Staff hold First Aid Certificates. Pre-Prep and Prep Students are treated within the Pre-Prep and Prep Centres. 

As part of the enrolments process, all parents are to complete a medical form detailing the student’s medical history. Please ensure this form is up –to-date at all times. The use of medication is strictly controlled by staff. If your child requires medication, please provide the medication along with the dosage instructions to the Front Office, Pre-Prep Centre or Prep Centre.

OSHC  
In the event of illness during OSHC, staff will administer first aid and contact parents to collect their child. Any medications required during OSHC should be given to the staff, along with the dosage instructions for the staff to administer.

Educational Support

Click here for more information on the Educational Support Centre or contact our Head of Educational Support: 

[email protected]

Defence School Mentors

Defence Transition Mentor - Junior School (Annandale & North Shore Campuses)
Mrs Angela Willilams
[email protected]

Defence Transition Mentor - Secondary School (North Ward Campus)
Mrs Mary Gunn
[email protected]

Pastoral Care Charter

Bonus Intra Melior Exi
North Ward Campus

45 Paxton Street
North Ward Qld 4810

4722 4900

(Years 7-12 Day & Boarding)

Annandale Campus

1 Brazier Drive
Annandale Qld 4814

4412 4800

(Pre-Prep to Year 6)

North Shore Campus

North Shore Boulevard
Burdell Qld 4818

4412 6600

(Pre-Prep to Year 6)