St Laurence’s College
St Laurence's College is an independent Catholic primary and secondary school for boys, located in South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Founded by the Congregation of Christian Brothers in 1915. The school is a member of Edmund Rice Education Australia.
| Name | St Laurence's | CRICOS Code | 00972C |
| Grades | Year 5 to Year 12 | Founded | 1915 |
| Type | Single-sex education (boys) | Student Numbers | 1900 |
| Location | 82 Stephens Rd, South Brisbane QLD 4101 | ||
SUBJECTS
St Laurence's College Primary School delivers an outstanding holistic education for boys in Years 5 and 6 in a purpose-built, self-contained, modern precinct. The Primary curriculum is delivered in six collaboratively taught classrooms by exceptional educators.
Home Class Teachers lead learning in Religion, English, Mathematics, Science and HASS. Specialist teachers are engaged for Health and Physical Education, Chinese, Drama, Art and Music. The academic, personal and spiritual growth of each boy is the focus of all staff, working in partnerships with parents
The Middle School comprises Years 7 to 9, and encompasses a unique and challenging period for boys. Students are encouraged to develop independence and take responsibility by becoming accountable for their own learning and interpersonal behaviour in preparation for the Senior School.
Year 7: Chinese, English, Health & Physical Education, History, Geography, Accelerated Mathematics Program, Mathematics, Mathematics Foundation, Religion, Science, Digital & Design Technologies, Graphics & Digital Technologies, Art, Drama, Music
Year 8: Business Studies, Chinese, English,English Foundation, Health & Physical Education, Health & Physical Education (Human Movement), History, Geography, Accelerated Mathematics Program, Mathematics, Mathematics Foundation, Mathematics Intermediate, Religion, Science, Science Foundation, Engineering & Industrial Design, Graphics & Design, Information Technology, Art, Drama, Music, Media
Year 9: Business Studies, Chinese, English,English Foundation, Health & Physical Education, Health & Physical Education (Human Movement), History, Geography, Accelerated Mathematics Program, Mathematics, Mathematics Foundation, Mathematics Intermediate, Religion, Science, Science Foundation, Engineering & Industrial Design, Graphics & Design, Information Technology, Art, Drama, Music, Media
In Year 10, students begin to streamline their studies pathway, undertaking fewer subjects as they transition into the Senior School.
Year 10: Accounting, Business, Chinese, Economics, Legal Studies, Business Studies, English, Literature, English as an Additional Language, Essential English, Health Education, Physical Education, Recreation, Fitness, Certificate II in Sport and Recreation, Ancient History, Geography, Modern History, Social & Community Studies, Tourism, General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, Essential Mathematics, Philosophy and Reason, Religion and Ethics, Study of Religion, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Design, Digital Solutions, Engineering, ICT, Industrial Graphics Skills, Visual Art, Drama, Film, TV and New Media, Media Arts in Practice, Music, Visual Arts in Practice
In Years 11 and 12, students commence the QCAA General and Applied subjects and/or undertake nationally recognised vocational education programs. All students in this phase of learning acquire credits towards their QCE (Queensland Certificate of Education).
Year 11: Accounting, Business, Chinese, Economics, Legal Studies, Business Studies, Certificate III in Business , English, Literature, English as an Additional Language, Essential English, Health Education, Physical Education, Recreation, Certificate III in Fitness, Ancient History, Geography, Modern History, Social & Community Studies, Tourism, General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, Essential Mathematics, Philosophy and Reason, Religion and Ethics, Study of Religion, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Design, Digital Solutions, Engineering, ICT, Cert III in Engineering, Certificate I in Construction, Certificate II in Electrotechnology, Certificate II in Engineering, Industrial Graphics Skills, Furnishing Studies, Visual Art, Drama, Film, TV and New Media, Media Arts in Practice, Music, Visual Arts in Practice
Year 12: Accounting, Business, Chinese, Economics, Legal Studies, Business Studies, Certificate III in Business , English, Literature, English as an Additional Language, Essential English, English and Literature Extension, Health Education, Physical Education, Recreation, Certificate III in Fitness, Ancient History, Geography, Modern History, Social & Community Studies, Tourism, General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, Essential Mathematics, Philosophy and Reason, Religion and Ethics, Study of Religion, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Design, Digital Solutions, Engineering, ICT, Cert III in Engineering, Certificate I in Construction, Certificate II in Electrotechnology, Certificate II in Engineering, Industrial Graphics Skills, Furnishing Studies, Visual Art, Drama, Film, TV and New Media, Media Arts in Practice, Music, Visual Arts in Practice
The Senior School offers:
- A more flexible choice of study options
- Opportunities to study university level subjects
- Opportunities to be sponsored by industries in ‘cadet’ situation
- Opportunities to study at TAFE Work placement opportunities
- School based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (not available to international Visa students)
- Possible Vertical Progress ‘3 year’ Senior
- Extension Subjects which can be studied in Year 12
FACILITIES
The Administration Building was one of the original two buildings built on the school site. Up until 2009 it was the Monastery, home to the Christian Brothers who ran the school. Today it contains the College Reception, Student Services, the Principal’s Office, the Studies Office, Enrolments, Finance, the Development Office, the Communications and Events Office and the Boardroom.
Ian McDonald STEM Building houses over buildings, gleams under the sunlight, catches the architectural eye in terms of design and provides a state-of-the-art STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Building for students and staff at Lauries. The STEM facility holds 14 multipurpose teaching labs, three experimental POD testing rooms, open workspaces for science educators and lab preparation rooms.
The Industrial Technologies and Design (ITAD) Centre underwent a complete refurbishment and renovation in 2013. The state of the art building caters for the industrial technology, engineering and graphics requirements of St Laurence’s College. Industrial workshops make up the ground and basement levels of the building. The upper level of the ITAD Centre features Graphics, Design and Information Technology rooms.
The newly re-developed Sport Centre houses a brilliant, large sporting space for more than 54 classes and stands tall at over 20 metres above ground level. Features include change rooms and toilets for home and away teams and referees, offices, a sports hall, 220-person spectator seating and bathrooms, and a weight room/gym overlooking the sports hall.
Occupying one hectare of land, and situated above the 1,500 bay Hancock Street Car Park, Gair Field offers a one-of-a-kind sporting and event venue. Overlooking Brisbane CBD, this facility is marked with a 300m running track, eight 100m sprint lanes and three touch football fields, and is used for sports training and HPE lessons. Primary cricket can play two games simultaneously in the space and it is also used as a play space at break times for the students.
St Laurence’s College Sporting Fields are located at 18 Nathan Road, Runcorn. The grounds comprise of nine fields that cater for cricket, football and rugby and are all easily accessible from the railway station. The Sporting Fields are complemented with onsite change rooms and the Brother Ryan Centre. This facility has a function room with a professional kitchen and a canteen.
ERPAC is home to Brisbane’s only dedicated 1,500 seat raked theatre. The event and conference space aims to provide a vibrant, modern and professional destination. Overlooking the picturesque Brisbane CBD, the ERPAC Foyer and Forecourt offers the perfect space for functions, conferences and meetings. Situated on Level 5 of ERPAC, the Boardroom, with its own balcony overlooking the Brisbane CBD district, is a dedicated meeting space catering for up to 30 people. The Hall of Fame is also located on this floor.
McElligott Theatre and the Brady Building provide excellent facilities for St Laurence’s College Visual and Performing Arts students. McElligott Theatre provides a 240-seat multi-purpose theatre equipped with stage lighting and technology. This, together with three large studios in the Brady Building, cater well for the Drama and Dance students.
