SJC Towards 2024 Strategic Plan

INTRODUCTION
St Joseph’s College Toowoomba enjoys a
rich heritage as a result of its transformation
from a Christian Brothers all boys school, to a
co-educational College in the Edmund Rice tradition
in 1983. Our College Mission Statement calls us to
provide a liberating education that is inspired by
Christian principles that permeate all aspects of
College life. In this way we provide every avenue
for our young people to be respectful of the truth,
open to reality, community orientated, and willing to
strive to grow as individuals who make the most of
their unique gifts. As an active learner at St Joseph’s
College, each student is challenged to demonstrate
endeavour by striving to achieve to their personal
level of excellence in the areas of faith, academia,
culture, and sport.
We are immensely proud of the opportunities
that are afforded to students here at St Joseph’s
College. With wide ranging co-curricular, cultural,
and sporting programmes, our students are given
the freedom to explore their interests and talents
beyond the classroom. This coupled with excellence
in learning and teaching, and faith formation
and prayer life, enables us to partner with you in
developing young people who are prepared for the
challenges and possibilities of a dynamic world.
The staff of St Joseph’s College have a deep passion
for ensuring that each student is provided with the
opportunity to engage in an exceptional, holistic
Catholic education. This passion is combined with
a commitment to the ongoing development of
modern educational facilities, and the allocation of
resources to improve student outcomes, making St
Joseph’s College an inspiring school community in
which to belong.
In 2020 St Joseph’s College began a process
of strategic planning for the years 2021 to 2024.
This process considered factors such as the
College’s history, its commitment to its Edmund
Rice Charism, its understanding of the needs of its
students and their families, and its response to the
ever-evolving education landscape. The St Joseph’s
College: Towards 2024 Strategic Plan builds on the
considerable achievements of the students and staff
of the College and we look forward with hope to the
continued fulfilment of Edmund Rice’s vision for
providing a liberating education for young people.
John O’Brien
Chair St Joseph’s College Board
Kort Goodman
College Principal
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