Preps rule at South-East Queensland’s newest school, with the youngsters making up more than a quarter of the student population, for this year at least.
The 52-strong cohort at Notre Dame College, on the Sunshine Coast, are among the foundation students of the new P-12 Brisbane Catholic Education school, which opened its doors for the first time this week.
Foundation principal Dan McShea said the Prep students would join 151 other students starting at the College between Years 1 to 3 and Year 7.
Mr McShea said the new College would continue to grow towards its capacity of more than 1800 students, from Prep to Year 12, across a 7.9-hectare plot that would offer students Catholic schooling in a modern campus.
But for the moment the youngsters will rule the roost and the open spaces of the Bells Creek school.
Notre Dame College Parent Jenna Kosch said her four-year-old son Harry was excited about having a new field to play footy and soccer on.
“He is also talks about the new playground after he spoke with Mr McShea about it at our first meeting,” Ms Kosch said.
She said she chose Notre Dame College as the family wanted to give Harry the best opportunity for a great education and to develop in a school that would instill strong values in him as he grew.
“We are really looking forward to 2025 and the many years to come as our children grow and develop at Notre Dame,” she said.
Located within Stockland Aura, Senior Development Manager Genaea Keith said Notre Dame College was a welcome addition to the Aura community on the Sunshine Coast.
“This new school will help to meet the growing educational needs of local families and the wider community, offering a high-quality learning environment close to home,” Ms Keith said.
“Liveability is at the heart of our vision for Stockland Aura – we want to create a well-connected community where essential amenities, including education facilities like this, are within easy reach for our residents.”
