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An independent Catholic coeducational day and boarding secondary school in Toowoomba, conducted by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. www.downlands.qld.edu.au Downlands College, is a private, secondary, coeducational, day and boarding school in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. CRICOS Provider Number 00494F
Founded by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart in 1931, the College began as a boarding school for boys with a total enrolment of 68.
Downlands is Queensland's only independent Catholic, coeducational, day and boarding school. The school has an enrolment of approximately 290 boarders from regional Queensland, interstate and overseas and also provides casual boarding to its day students.
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facebook.comLovely to see Mitchell Ryan, the recipient of the Father George Butler MSC Prize for the 2017 College Dux, and College Captain, Evaleen Donaldson, a second generation Downlander from Oakey who received the Humanitas Award in today's Chronicle. You can read the full story, view photos from the awards and see the complete list of Year 12 Award recipients on the College website.
The first 40 instruments for our new Year 5 and 6 Instrumental Music Immersion program in 2018 arrived today. Every Year 5 and 6 student next year will learn either a band or string instrument as part of our music curriculum. This is yet another exciting addition to our diverse range of primary learning opportunities.
Wondering why our Years 5 and 6 students are exceeding all expectations? Our students will tell you why they love Downlands. With the outstanding success of the Years 5 and 6 program at Downlands, there will be two Year 5 and two Year 6 classes in 2018. Numbers are capped; call today to discuss opportunities for your child.
Due to a power outage, the College Office and Uniform Shop will be closed from 1pm today
Have you seen the photos from our Valedictory in today's Chronicle? Click to view the album online.
Congratulations to our graduating Class of 2017 who celebrated their Valedictory on Saturday 18 November. We wish these Downlanders all the best.
Family and friends gathered in the Graham Centre to farewell our graduating seniors at their Valedictory Mass on Saturday 18 November. It may have been raining, but nothing could dampen the spirit of all in attendance. Stay tuned for more photos from this event. We wish the Class of 2017 all the best with their future endeavours.
Congratulations to the 2018 College Student Leadership team who were announced on Friday. College Captains - Eloise Tighe and Dominic Brennan; College Vice-Captains - Neve Lawless and Dean Fogarty; and College Leaders - Will Brennan, Zoë Hulme-Peake; Reece Meise and Gabbie Pike. Well done to all students who were selected for leadership! A comprehensive list of all College Leaders will be published in the January 2018 edition of Principal's Post.
Downlands Past Students are warmly invited to the DPSA Christmas Gryphon Call - a social gathering for all DOWNLANDERS. Where: DPSA room, Tyson Manor, Downlands College When: Friday 1 December from 5.30 - 7.30pm RSVP to Mary-Kate: khoom@downlands.qld.edu.au
Congratulations to Mitchell Ryan, recipient of the Father George Butler msc Prize for the 2017 College Dux; Eliza Cowley and Phoebe Cuskelly, dual winners of the Kevin Hanley Prize for Outstanding Merit; Evaleen Donaldson, recipient of the Humanitas Award; and to all the Year 12 students who received awards at today's Year 12 Academic Award Ceremony
The OWR Surveyors Derby Day at Downlands was held on our beautiful sun dappled front lawns on Saturday 4 November. With Fashions on the Field, live races on a big screen, delicious canapés by Marc Kennedy of the catering company ‘Two Fat Chefs’ and live music by local identities 'The Hobsons’ – it was a wonderful day, enjoyed by all in attendance. A huge thank you to the Downlands College Sports Supporters for organising such a fabulous community event!
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