Our holistic approach to education provides opportunities for our students to develop 21st century skills so that they may become lifelong learners and global citizens. These skills will help them become critical thinkers, creative problem solvers, risk takers, collaborative team players and confident, creative and productive users of technology.

To make sure the College can continue to offer a transformative curriculum, we are investing in the ongoing improvement of our teaching and learning environment and facilities.

Introducing our Major Project: New Building located on Amarina Avenue

Following the approval of our Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID) under the Planning Act 2016 in June 2024 the College will be commencing construction on a new, three-storey building with integrated landscaping, fronting Amarina Avenue. The new building will provide wonderful new facilities that will benefit all students. The details of the contents of each level of the building are outlined below.

We are working towards having the new building open for the start of the 2028 school year.

The details of the contents of each level of the building are outlined below.

Level 0: College Reception and Senior Learning Hub (Years 10 – 12)

Features of this level include a new College Reception area, a meeting room and improved sick bay facilities.

Our Senior Students will enjoy a new Senior Learning Hub comprising study and meeting rooms, a flexible open plan learning area with flexible furniture and a senior library space with a reprographics area.

To accommodate staff on this level a kitchen facility, eating area and toilet facilities have been included.

Level 1: Library (Years 5- 9) and Presentation Space

Level 1 is a designated library for students in Years 5 - 9. This area comprises three teaching spaces, private study rooms, meeting spaces and IT help desk.

There are also facilities for Library staff including a library reception area and office space.

The presentation space is a tiered auditorium which will accommodate a whole year level cohort of students providing an additional area for activities such as year level assemblies and guest speakers.

External to the building is some outdoor seating areas and a pigeonhole storage area for the students who are accessing the pool.

Level 2: Junior School

The top level will be a dedicated Junior School precinct which includes four classrooms for our Year 5 and 6 students and includes break out rooms, collaborative spaces, and an outdoor learning area and eating area.

The Head of Junior School Office is located on this floor. The staff facilities include a kitchenette and toilet facilities.

Convent Lawn Redevelopment

The convent lawn is a treasured green space for our students. The main features of this redeveloped area include:

• a playground area for students in Years 5-7 providing an additional option for physical activities for our students
• shaded seating areas for students which will make the green space more comfortable for students in hot summer months
• a barbeque and undercover area which will be a more functional area for use by students to host events such as our popular “sausage sizzle” fundraisers
• the provision of terraces will provide flat, even surfaces of green space that students can sit on and the provision of shade will make the green space more comfortable for students in the hot summer months.

The convent lawn will be out of bounds during the construction period.

Specialist Project Architects – KO&Co Architecture

The College has worked closely with KO&Co Architecture to produce a highly considered building design that is sensitive to its context and neighbourhood. 

Find Out More About Our Building Project

If you have any specific enquiries, please feel welcome to contact the College via email to: buildingproject@msm.qld.edu.au.