Welcome to Shalom College. Our school is situated close to the Queensland coast five hours drive north of the State capital, Brisbane. The College was established in 1984 following the closure of the Christian Brothers College for boys and Loyola College for girls. The school continues the work of both previous colleges with the Edmund Rice and Mercy traditions.
Shalom College provides Catholic secondary education for both boys and girls from Year 7-12. Our student body are offered broad curriculum opportunities in a rural school with outstanding facilities. We enrol students of all faiths whose parents choose an education based on Christian values in the Catholic tradition.
The College offers both academic and vocational subjects. While a range and choice of subjects is available in the Middle School years, with a focus on the Core Studies of (English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities) and Religious Education. In the Senior School, students may choose to further specialise in subjects according to their interest and abilities – though English, Mathematics and Religious Education remain compulsory. On the completion of Year 12 most students proceed with further education to a University or a College of TAFE.
Shalom also offers a wide range of co-curricular activities including instrumental music, choirs, interschool sport, retreats and camps and various clubs and societies. A wide range of opportunities is important to ensure we meet the strengths, interests, passions of students to enable them to flourish, growing the gifts and talents of the whole community.
Thank you for your interest in the college. May peace be with you.
Mr Dean Wearmouth, Principal