MORETON BAY COLLEGE, MANLY WEST QLD
An International Baccalaureate World School
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World Academy of Sport Accredited Athlete Friendly Education Centre |
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- Early Learning
- Primary School
- Secondary School
- Primary - Year 12 School
- Single School Location
- Early Learning Centre
- Early Childhood Centre
- Kindergarten
- ELC-12 Campus
- Junior School
- Middle School
- Senior School
- Independent
- Uniting Church
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Girls
- Academic Achievement
- Co-curricular Activities
- Community
- Creative Arts
- Culture / Tradition
- Employment Pathways
- Faith / Religion
- Gifted and Talented
- Languages
- Music
- Numeracy / Literacy
- Pastoral Care / Guidance
- Performing Arts
- Personal Values
- Resources / Facilites
- Science/Technology
- Social & Emotional Learning
- Sport
- Tertiary Pathways
- Visual Art
- French
- Japanese
- Athletics (Track & Field)
- Aerobics
- Australian Rules Football
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Cross Country Running
- Debating
- Diving
- Equestrian
- Football (Soccer)
- Gymnastics
- Hockey (field)
- Netball
- Sailing
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Touch Football
- Triathlon
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Her excellence nurtured here.
For more than 120 years, Moreton Bay College has encouraged girls to be the best they can be. Our supportive learning environment inspires inquiring minds integrity, initiative and genuine caring.
Moreton Bay College is an Early Years to Year 12 Uniting Church School for girls and consistently rates as one of Brisbane’s top performing schools. With a rich heritage, exceptional teachers, state-of-the-art facilities, an integrated pastoral care programme and extensive co-curricular opportunities, Moreton Bay College offers an outstanding student experience.
At MBC, each student is encouraged to achieve her personal best in all her pursuits. Learn more at www.mbc.qld.edu.au/discover/why-mbc.
One of Brisbane’s leading girls schools, Moreton Bay College (MBC) offers a unique, all-round education for each student, based on its record of outstanding academic achievement, exceptional cultural and sporting success and a strong commitment to Christian values and service to others.
The College is an Early Years to Year 12 Uniting Church independent day school for girls, with an Early Learning Centre for boys and girls. Set amongst 20 tranquil hectares at Manly West, the spacious campus and excellent facilities provide opportunities for all students to participate in the broad co-curricular programme and to experience success, not only academically, but also in music, drama, art, and a wide range of sports.
The College’s challenging and comprehensive academic curriculum is taught by creative, dynamic teachers with attention to the individual needs of students, so that each girl is encouraged to reach her own level of excellence.
With the highest possible standards of intellectual education, intimately linked to the full development of our girls’ personal character and integrity, every Moreton Bay College graduate can meet her future with positive self-esteem and confidence in her own abilities.
Specialised facilities at Moreton Bay College include the Ken and Janet Waller Sports Centre, the 500 seat Music Centre, the John Mason Pool, an outdoor netball and tennis complex, dedicated computer and science labs and the Alice J Alison Greene Secondary Library and Ngaire Tagney Primary Library buildings.
At Moreton Bay College we are confident that each girl’s participation in co-curricular pursuits, whether at a beginner, intermediate or elite level, encourages her to strive for personal goals, fosters teamwork and gives her exposure to the qualities of perseverance, determination, commitment and fair play.
Moreton Bay College has a proud tradition of wide co-curricular choice in both the cultural and sporting arenas, and today it offers one of the best ranges of co-curricular activities in the State. In principle, we advocate a broad and balanced educational and co-curricular program, one which supports and nurtures the development of the complete young adult.
All girls are encouraged to participate in our co-curricular program which provides opportunities in a wide range of activities that include sporting, cultural, social and personal areas and cover (but are not limited to):
Sport – The College offers a range of sports including swimming, touch, basketball, tennis, water polo, sailing, hockey, equestrian and gymnastics to name a few.
Music – The College has a leading contemporary music program as well as a strong traditional offering. Private music tutoring is available as well as a range of music groups for students to join (e.g. Rock Band, Choir, Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble).
Cultural and Community – Opportunities include dance, art, drama productions, debating, chess, public speaking, Duke of Edinburgh and Leos Club.
Pastoral care is interwoven into the very fabric of Moreton Bay College and is seen as a collaborative partnership between students, parents and staff. We strive to create a community where girls feel safe, valued, connected, have a strong sense of belonging. These elements provide an essential platform for the individual growth and success of each student.
Moreton Bay College is located on Wondall Road, Manly West. Students travel to school via private car, foot and both school and council bus services.
The College has arrangements for the use of dedicated student bus services. The following companies provide a service for several private schools in the area.
Mt Gravatt Bus Services
Web: www.mtgcoach.com.au
Telephone: 07 3841 3722
Transdev Queensland (previously known as Veolia Bus Services)
Telephone: 07 3248 6100
At Moreton Bay College, we are dedicated to fostering a rich learning environment where academic achievement and holistic education are at the forefront. Our strategic plan emphasises inclusivity, diversity, and a culture of exceptional care and connectedness.
Our mission is to provide aspirational and adventurous co-curricular opportunities, nurturing a greater sense of humanity through service learning and active citizenship. We believe in empowering our students and staff to achieve their full potential, supported by a strong foundation of values and positive action.
As you navigate our website, we invite you to learn more about our diverse programs, community initiatives, and the shared vision of growth and creativity that propels us forward. Whether you are a prospective student, parent, or educator, we hope you find the information you need and feel inspired by what Moreton Bay College has to offer.
Academic Excellence
The International Baccalaureate framework in Primary is aligned to our delivery of the Australian Curriculum and centres on inquiry-based learning. We want our girls to know more than what to learn, we want them to know how to learn and so the primary and secondary curricula build upon the girls’ natural curiosity, creativity, and develops their critical and problem-solving thinking skills which are imperative for the successful 21st century learner. The seamless transition to the secondary curriculum where inquiry learning and mastery of skills are furthered by specialist teachers, ensures our girls are prepared for the demands of the new Senior Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and its focus on eternal examinations. Yet we also recognise the myriad of pathways available to our unique learners and individualised learning plans support our girls on their vocational, certificate or diploma learning journeys.
Achieving her potential
Whether our girls want to be astronauts, actors or accountants, they need to know that nothing can stand in their way and we send that message to our girls every single day. We strive to foster in each individual a healthy sense of self-worth through encouraging the girls to take intelligent risks and to advocate for themselves. By giving them the freedom to explore their interests across any field, we can develop confidence through cultivating their competence and allowing them to experience success.
Leadership opportunities
We know that girls need strong positive role models to help them become their best selves and the beauty of MBC is that all the leadership roles here are filled by girls: from the Captain of the Touch football team to the College Captain; from the First Violin in the Orchestra, to the main role in the school production. Most importantly younger students see these female leaders and learn that girls can lead in any field.
Community engagement
In 2011 Moreton Bay College was proud to amalgamate with our nearby brother school, Moreton Bay Boys’ College, and today we are led by one Executive Principal under the governance of a single Board. Equally important to us as educators is our desire to work in partnership with parents and, our community offers many opportunities for parental engagement and involvement.
Thank you for visiting, and we look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to our community!
Mrs Jo Matherson
Principal
Moreton Bay College finalists in National Education Awards.
Moreton Bay College (MBC) has been recognised as a finalist in the Australian Education Awards for Best Student Wellbeing Program.
Moreton Bay College is the only Queensland Independent School nominated as a finalist in this category.
At MBC, student wellbeing has been a strategic priority for several years. In June 2018, the College launched a new evidence-based wellbeing framework called Hearts and Minds. Based on research conducted by the UK’s New Economics Foundation, the Hearts and Minds framework consists of five actions: Connect, Be Active, Keep Learning, Take Notice and Give. The research shows that when these five actions are embedded into everyday life, wellbeing improves.
"To accurately measure wellbeing in a school, it is essential to have a measurement instrument that aligns with that school’s context and its approach to wellbeing,” said Mrs Michelle Mckersey, Deputy Head of Secondary (Students). “For this reason, we sought expertise in the area of wellbeing measurement in schools, forming a research partnership with Associate Professor Mathew White and Professor Faye McCallum from the University of Adelaide.”
International experts in student and staff wellbeing education and measurement, Associate Professor White and Professor McCallum worked with pastoral staff at MBC as they undertook an ethics-approved measurement project at the College. In this research project, Year 6 to 12 students were invited to participate in a wellbeing survey designed by Associate Professor White and Professor McCallum. Staff wellbeing was also measured in a separate survey and analysis of the data from the surveys informed next steps in terms of the wellbeing of the MBC community.
The research partnership with the University of Adelaide has enabled MBC to adopt an evidence-informed approach which is used to enhance the College’s wellbeing strategy. Based on the data from the project, several actions have evolved, one of which is to increase student engagement through the implementation of a student wellbeing action team, called the Hearts and Minds Committee (HMC).
“The Hearts and Minds framework, our research partnership with the University of Adelaide and the HMC have set us on an exciting pathway to being genuinely proactive about student wellbeing,” said Mrs Janet Stewart, Head of College. “We wholeheartedly believe in this evidence-based approach as we strive to educate the hearts and minds of the young women of MBC.”
The Australian Education Awards will be held on Friday 6 November in Sydney.
Moreton Bay College offers a number of scholarship opportunities for girls. For more information, please visit http://www.mbc.qld.edu.au/enrolments/scholarships-a-bursary.
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