Greater Brisbane schools ready to show off at open day events
From band performances, festival rides, barbecues and tours southeast Queensland schools go all out for their open days. SEE THE FULL LIST
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Schools across greater Brisbane are rolling out the welcome mat for prospective families hosting campus tours, festivals, barbecues and showcases as enrolment deadlines loom.
While most schools offer campus tours all year round, with a booking, others are opening their gates to the whole community, to help parents decide which school is the right fit for their children.
Here is a full list of upcoming open days at schools across greater Brisbane.
BRISBANE
Brisbane Grammar School (Spring Hill)
June 12, 12-3pm (on campus), July 14 (virtual event)
Registration is required for both events: www.brisbanegrammar.com/openday
Brisbane Girls Grammar School
July 30, 4-8pm
Register at: www.bggs.qld.edu.au/openday2021
Interactive academic and co-curriculum displays, drama and musical performances, and opportunities to hear from current students, teachers, and Principal Jacinda Euler.
Queensland Academy for Creative Industries (Kelvin Grove)
May 29, 10am-3pm
Campus tours, talk to the principal/alumni/teachers/P&C, learn more about the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Registration essential via: https://qa.eq.edu.au/enrolments/open-days
Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology (QASMT)
No open day but instead a week-long showcase event, Science Week Academy Tours, August 16-20.
Register at: www.qasmt.eq.edu.au
Ashgrove State School
June 17, 9am
Gather in the hall. Teachers on hand to talk to prospective families.
Somerville House (South Brisbane)
Its open day was in March but it will hostSomerTours on July 20, August 26, October 12 and November 25, all from 9-10.30am.
Details: https://www.somerville.qld.edu.au/events/somertours
Indooroopilly State High School
June 3, 2-7.30pm
Stuartholme School (Toowong)
August 9, September 14, October 11
The open day was earlier this year but three Action Tours are scheduled for later in 2021.
Ambrose Treacy College (Indooroopilly)
June 9, 3.30pm, August 4, 9am, November 4, 3.30pm
Personalised tours can be organised, subject to availability. Visit its website to register for these three small tours.
Marist College, Ashgrove
No open day this year but Head of College Tours will be on July 30 and October 15.
Talks from the Head of College, a current parent and a student, campus tour guided by senior students and staff.
Holy Family primary school (Indooroopilly)
May 26, 9-10.30am
Brookfield State School
May 25, 9.30-11am
St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School (Corinda)
June 9, 9-11am
Two more open days, dates TBA, will be held later this year.
St Peters Lutheran College (Indooroopilly)
No open day this year but instead a series of open mornings, all from 10-11.30am
Register at https://www.stpeters.qld.edu.au/indooroopilly/2021-open-mornings
Prep–Year: 4 20 July, 22 July, 27 July, 29 July, 3 August and 5 August
Years 5–9: July, 21 July, 28 July, 29 July, 3 August and 4 August
Years 7–12: 21 July, 22 July, 28 July, 29 July, 4 August and 5 August
Villanova College
May 26, 8.30am 10.30am and 4pm
Talk to students, tour the campus, meeting teaching staff and principal Mark Stower
St Joseph’s Nudgee College
May 22, 10am-2pm
Student led tours, interactive subject displays and a glimpse of college sport life.
St Patrick’s College (Shorncliffe)
May 25, 3-6pm
Campus tour and meet staff and students
Ferny Hills State School
June 3, 4.30-5.30pmMeet at the school library. Email admin@fernyhills.eq.edu.au for more information
Ferny Grove State High School
June 4, August 6, September 3, October 8 3.30-4.15pm.Meet at the administration office. Email enrolments@fernygroveshs.eq.edu.au to book.
Prince of Peace Lutheran College, Everton Hills
June 3 and September 2, 8.45am (junior campus) To book a tour, go to: princeofpeace.qld.edu.au/enrolments/book-a-tour/
Everton Park State High School
Every Friday in June, 10amCall 3354 0222 to book.
Albany Hills State School (Albany Creek)
May 20, 9–10.30am and 6–7pm (Prep 2022 information sessions) May 24, 9-10.30am (Under 8s morning) For more information go to: albahills.eq.edu.au/enrolments/prep
St Anthony’s School (Kedron)
The last Friday of each month, 11.15am. To book call 3357 6185.
Hillbrook Anglican School
August 5, 10am–2pm
Registration available from mid-June. For more go to: hillbrook.qld.edu.au/enrolment/book-a-tour/
Yeronga State High School
Thursday, June 10, 4–5.30pm. Afternoon tea provided RSVP here: https://yerongashs.schoolzineplus.com/form/14
Calamvale Community College
Thursday, August 5 and Thursday, November 4, both at 10am. Personal tour with Executive Principal Lisa Starmer. After the tour you will receive a take home enrolment kit. RSVP here: https://calamvalecc.eq.edu.au/enrolments/enrolling-at-our-school/book-a-tour
Kuraby State School
Fridays at 9am by appointment. Contact the Administration Office on 3361 8444 to make a booking.
Sunnybank State School
Wednesday, June 2, 9.30am. Meet outside the library. All families welcome.
Mansfield State High School
Monday, August 16, 9.15am–noon. No booking is required to attend. Due to COVID restrictions, only one parent and the enrolling student may attend. Application packs for enrolment are distributed to attendees at the open day. Inquiries: enrolments@mansfieldshs.eq.edu.au
Macgregor State High School
Monday, July 26, 3.45pm. Contact the school office on 3347 3555 to RSVP.
Robertson State School
Wednesday, June 2; Wednesday, August 4; Wednesday, December 1; all at 9.30–10.30am. RSVP here: https://robertsonss.eq.edu.au/enrolments/open-days
Clairvaux Mackillop College Upper Mount Gravatt
Friday, June 18; Friday, July 30; Friday, October 8; all from 9–10.30am. RSVP here: http://www.cvxmck.edu.au/enrolments/Pages/Windows---Open-Day.aspx. Inquiries: windowstours@cvxmck.edu.au
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School Acacia Ridge
Call the school office on 3275 1152 to book a personal tour.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Sunnybank
Tuesday, June 8; Tuesday, July 27; Tuesday, August 31; Tuesday, October 12; Tuesday, November 2; all at 9am. Tours go for approximately 45 minutes. RSVP here: https://www.bcesites.com/schoolsEnquiryForms/enquiryForm.php?schoolId=310
Our Lady’s College Annerley
College tours are held on the last Friday of every month at 8am, led by the principal and college captains. RSVP here: http://www.ourladyscollege.qld.edu.au/Enrolments/Pages/College-Tours-and-Open-Days.aspx
St Bernard’s Catholic Primary School Upper Mount Gravatt
First Wednesday of each month, 9–9.30am. Please present at the school office on the day (Logan Rd Entrance). Bookings are advised but not compulsory: 3849 4800.
St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School Wishart
Thursday, June 17; Friday, July 23; Tuesday, August 17; Wednesday, October 20; Friday, November 19; all at 9.30am. Tours are capped at 20 people. RSVP here: http://www.stcatherinescps.qld.edu.au/about-us/Pages/Tour-our-School.aspx
Redeemer Lutheran College Rochedale
Friday, August 6, choice of tours at 9am and 10am. Tours will be guided by Senior School students and will commence at the new Hospitality precinct (training restaurant) with refreshments. RSVP here: https://www.redeemer.com.au/enrolments/open-days
Brisbane Christian College Salisbury
Tours of the Secondary School are held most Tuesdays at 10am and Thursdays at 2pm.
Tours of the Primary School are held most Tuesdays at 1pm and Thursdays at 11am.
Book a tour here: https://brisbanechristiancollege.com.au/enrolments/book-a-tour/
St Pius X Catholic Primary School Salisbury
Monday, May 24 from 9.30-10.30am. All are welcome. Phone 3274 1705 for more information.
Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School Annerley
Parents can book a personal tour by contacting the school on 3848 8965.
St Agnes Catholic Primary School Mount Gravatt
Parents can book a personal tour by contacting the school on 3349 5130.
Seton College Mount Gravatt East
Seton College is no longer hosting open days or tours due to the school’s upcoming closure in 2024.
St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School Moorooka
The school’s open day was held at the beginning of May.
St Peter’s Catholic Primary School Rochedale
The school’s open day was held in March this year. Parents can book a personal tour by contacting the school on 3341 4800.
St Stephen’s Catholic Primary School Algester
Parents can book a personal tour by contacting the school on 3711 4911.
Brisbane Adventist College Mansfield
Parents can book a personal tour by contacting the school on 3347 6444.
Wellers Hill State School
Wellers Hill SS does not host open days or tours as attendance at the school is by invitation only.
Upper Mount Gravatt State School
Tuesday, June 15, 6.30pm and Wednesday, June 16, 9am. Meet at the school’s performing arts centre. No booking necessary.
Mount Gravatt State High School
Mount Gravatt SHS’s two open days for the year were held in March and April this year. There are no further opportunities to inspect the school this year.
Acacia Ridge State School
The school will host an open day later this year in Term 3 or 4 on a date TBA.
St Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary School Tarragindi
Tuesday, August 10 and Tuesday, November 9, both at 3.30pm. RSVP to: pekibin@bne.catholic.edu.au.
Junction Park State School
Wednesday, June 2 at 9am and 5pm. After the information session you will receive a take home enrolment kit and information pack. To book a place please enter your details here: https://eq.sobs.com.au/pt3/parent.php?schoolid=70291.
St Thomas More College Sunnybank
Tuesday, August 17. Visitors’ Day College Tours – times to be announced via https://www.facebook.com/STMCsunnybank or call 07 3323 4600 to register now and be kept in the loop. Parents and families will be welcomed at the Thomas More Café on arrival and on departure all prospective students receive a gift bag.
Sunnybank Hills State School
Open days are by invitation only for in-catchment residents.
St Ita’s Catholic Primary School Dutton Park
St Ita’s had its open day in May but parents can book a personal tour by contacting the school on 3838 8400.
Brisbane State High School
Brisbane SHS held information sessions in February (for Selective Entry – Year 7 in 2022) and May (for Local Catchment Area – Year 7 in 2022). It will host another open day on Tuesday, July 20, 5–6.30pm in the school’s performing arts centre for Academic Selective Entry – Year 7 in 2023. Email bshsenrolments@brisbaneshs.eq.edu.au for more information.
St Laurence’s College
Open day was held on May 11. Principal’s Tours will be held on Friday, August 13 from 9-10.30am, and Thursday, October 14 from 4-5.30pm. Enjoy a guided tour of the campus by students and hear from College Principal, Mr Chris Leadbetter about the benefits of your son gaining a Lauries education. Register here: https://www.slc.qld.edu.au/enrol/principals-tours.
Rocklea State School
Parents can book a personal tour of the school by contacting the school on 3276 5333.
N.B. Moorooka State School, Yeronga State School, Mount Gravatt State School, Mount Gravatt East State School, Algester State School, Runcorn State High School, Runcorn State School, Sunnybank State High School, Coopers Plains State School, Wishart State School, Warrigal Road State School, Mackenzie State School, Eight Mile Plains State School and Pallara State School were all contacted for comment.
MORETON
Grace Lutheran College (Rothwell)
May 23, 1-4pm
Subject displays, campus wide tours and performances from school bands and vocal groups.
Southern Cross Catholic College
May 23, 10am-1pm
Student-led tours, primary campus displays, curriculum immersion, entertainment, rides, a fundraising barbecue.
Registration essential. Visit sccc.qld.edu.au
Clontarf Beach State High School
May 25, 3-5.30pm
Tours and displays
St Paul’s School
Year 7 open morning on May 21, 9am-10.45am and July 14, 9am-10.45am
Chance to visit the school during a normal school day, meet the headmaster and learn about the specialised Year 7 program.
Lawnton State School
July 31, 10am-12noon
Tour, visit classrooms, discuss any questions about the school community.
Dakabin State High School
May 22, 9am-1pm
Tours, learn about speciality programs including agriculture and the school values
Caboolture Montessori School
August 11, 9am-12noon
Student led tours every 15 minutes.
The Lakes College
August 11, 8.45am – 10.00am
School tour, meet the principal, heads of schools and see the college in action.
Northside Christian College
June 9, 9am-11am (junior school)
Meet the principal and teachers and tour campus facilities
LOGAN
Calvary Christian College
Parents can make private bookings throughout the year
Phone: 32876222
Emmaus College
August 11 and October 13 from 9am – 10.30am
48 East Street, Jimboomba
Prospective parents are invited to view the school, meet the staff and tour the facilities.
Bookings: 5547 9990 or to register as there are limited places.
Groves Christian College
Twilight Open Evening on June 15 from 4pm to 7pm
Campus 1, Groves Christian College, 70 Laughlin St, Kingston
Featuring Kindergarten to Year 12 for Day School and Prep to Year 12 for distance education. Tours of all facilities, information sessions with specialist teachers and hospitality by students.
Bookings: groves.christian.college/discover-our-college/
John Paul College
Secondary School morning
October 21: 9am – 11am
Years Seven to Twelve
Tour the college, meet students and watch a lesson and hear from Principal Karen Spiller.
Primary open morning
October 7: 9am – 11am
Kindy to Year Six
Register: jpc.qld.edu.au/opendays
Overall Open Day
August 11, 9am – 12pm
Kindy to Year 12
Register at – jpc.qld.edu.au/opendays
Secondary open morning
May 27: 9am – 11am
Years Seven to 12
Register: jpc.qld.edu.au/opendays
Primary Open Morning
June 10; 9am – 11am
Kindy to Year Six
John Paul College
Register: jpc.qld.edu.au/opendays
Redeemer Lutheran College – Rochedale
Co-ed Prep-Year 12. www.redeemer.com.au
OPEN DAY: Friday 7 May
Parklands Christian College
20th Birthday Fete: May, 29, 12pm to 6pm ending in fireworks.
At Parklands Christian College, 11 Hillcrest Rd, Park Ridge.
Entertainment on main stage; build and race a billycart. Food trucks, market stalls, games.
Free entry. All day unlimited ride armbands: $45 or pre-purchased: $38.
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Park Ridge State School
Mini tours and orientation sessions in late August and early September 2021.
Future 2022 Prep students and parents are encouraged to book
Tour campus, meet other students, view prep classes in action, meet Deputy Principal and staff and receive a showbag.
Bookings essential 3380 4333
REDLANDS
St James Lutheran Community Kindergarten
May 22 at 9am to 11am
29 Waterloo St, Cleveland
Carmel College – Thornlands
Catholic Co-ed Years 7-12 www.carmelcollege.qld.edu.au
Book a tour
Cleveland District State High
All on-site school tours have been cancelled however they are offering a virtual school tour: youtu.be/alD6FnVcSug
Faith Lutheran College – Victoria Point
Independent Prep-Year 12 Co-ed. www.faithlutheran.qld.edu.au
Contact school to book a tour
Ormiston College – Ormiston
Co-ed Pre-Year 12. www.ormiston.qld.edu.au
HEADMASTER’S TOURS: register online here
Sheldon College
Independent Co-ed Prep-Year 12
July 16 from 8am.
For more visit sheldoncollege.com.au
Redlands College
July 30 from 9.30am – 11.30am
38 Anson Road Wellington Point
Principal will give address at 9.30am in the College Heart.
Student-led school tours of classrooms and facilities
Iona College
May 31, 1.30pm-4pm
Campus tours and discover what it means to be an Ionian.
Bookings essential, visit iona.qld.edu.au
Moreton Bay College
August 6, 9am-11am
Student led tours, meet the teacher and hear first hand about the opportunities available for your daughter.
Moreton Bay Boys’ College
June 9, 9am-11am
Meet the staff and campus tour
Brisbane Bayside State College
June 3, 9am, open morning
IPSWICH
St Peter Claver College
May 23, 10am-1pm
College Principal Terry Finan and Deputy Principal Mrs Jane Egan and College Leadership Team available to chat.
Learning Commons, Podcast Studio tours, Manual Arts/Hospitality kitchens demos and tastings, art exhibitions, performances by dance/drama/music students.
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