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Vision & Missionhttp://www.stjohnfishercollege.qld.edu.au/About Us/Pages/Vision-and-Mission.aspxVision & Mission<h2 class="ms-rteElement-H2">Our Philosophy at ST JOHN FISHER COLLEGE<br></h2> <p class="ms-rteElement-P"><img class="ms-rteImage-0 ms-rtePosition-2" src="/About%20Us/PublishingImages/2%20Liturgy%20b.jpg" alt="" style="margin:5px;width:332px;height:243px;" />The St John Fisher community is inspired by God's spirit and the Catholic faith tradition to live, to love and to learn with respect for truth, the courage to seek justice, the gift of peace and the grace to forgive as we respond with equal dynamism to societ​y's challenges today and tomorrow. We are a Brisbane Catholic girls' college for Years 7-12 providing a contemporary and holistic Mercy education in the spirit of Catherine McAuley, that prepares young women for the world that awaits them. ​​​<br></p> <h2 class="ms-rteElement-H2">To love and to learn</h2> <p class="ms-rteElement-P">The holistic approach to education at St John Fisher College means that your daughter's spiritual, social, emotional and physical growth are promoted as well as her academic learning.  Because our Pastoral Care program is integrated throughout the school system, the Gospel values of love, justice, peace and forgiveness are taught by example and experience.  Sharing the support of a Pastoral Care teacher with a small group of other students offers your daughter an intimate, nurturing atmosphere.<br></p> <h2 class="ms-rteElement-H2">To live as Christian People of Faith</h2> <p class="ms-rteElement-P">The formal teaching of Religious Education in our curriculum is underpinned by the daily lived experience of Gospel values in our community.  The values of love, justice, peace and forgiveness are taught by example and experience.  The college chapel provides a place for regular liturgies and for private prayer and reflection.  Priests from the surrounding community support the college in the regular provision of Eucharist.</p>

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College Captains take out Lion Youth of the Yearhttp://www.stjohnfishercollege.qld.edu.au/News/Pages/College-Captains-take-out-Lion-Youth-of-the-Year.aspxCollege Captains take out Lion Youth of the Year<p>​<img src="/News/PublishingImages/Holly_Caitlyn_crop.jpg" alt="" style="margin:5px;width:875px;" /></p><p>On 22nd February 2021 St John Fisher College Vice Captain Caitlyn Douglas and College Captain Holly Megaw competed in the Lions Youth of the Year competition in the Bramble Bay chapter.</p><p><a href="https://lionsclubs.org.au/activities/youth/yoty/about-yoty/">"Lions Youth of the Year is designed to encourage, foster and develop leadership in conjunction with other citizenship qualities in our youth, at the age when they are about to enter the fields of employment or higher education, and provides students with the incentive to pay greater attention to the general qualities, so vital in developing our youths into first class citizens." </a><br><a href="https://lionsclubs.org.au/activities/youth/yoty/about-yoty/"> </a></p><p>The competition involved a 30-minute interview which accounted for 70% of their total score with two impromptu questions. One question posed the advantages and disadvantages of COVID19 restrictions and the other asked the girls to address the issue of youth crime followed by a five-minute speech on a topic of their choosing. </p><p>St John Fisher College Principal Cathy Galvin was pleased to report that both girls performed exceptionally well with Holly receiving the Public Speaking award and Caitlyn taking out Overall Winner. </p><p>College Captain, Holly Megaw said; “The Youth Lion of the Year process revealed just how much our local community wants to develop the skills of future generations."</p><p>“By engaging in this experience, I have learnt lifelong skills which I will be able to implement in future school presentations, speeches, and in the workforce.</p><p>“I am forever grateful for the time and commitment shown by the Lions community to ensure the running of this event for students." </p><p>College Vice Caitlyn Douglas will go on to represent Bramble Bay and St John Fisher College at the Zones competition at Bracken Ridge Library on Saturday 6th March. </p><p>Caitlyn spoke of her experience saying, “The Lions Youth of the Year Competition was a fantastic opportunity to further develop my leadership and public speaking skills".</p><p>“As a student, it provided me with a voice to feel heard and worthy in today's complex society." ​<br></p><p><br></p><p>​</p>
Register for a 2021 College Tour & Open Dayhttp://www.stjohnfishercollege.qld.edu.au/News/Pages/Register-for-a-2023-College-Tour.aspxRegister for a 2021 College Tour & Open Day<p style="font:400 13px / 1.6 arial, sans-serif;margin:0px 0px 10px;text-align:left;color:#333333;text-transform:none;text-indent:0px;letter-spacing:normal;text-decoration:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;box-sizing:inherit;orphans:2;"><span style="box-sizing:inherit;">​​2021 College tours are now open for registration, follow the link to secure your spot. Due to restrictions tours are capped so if unable to register assume the tour is full. If you are experiencing difficulties registering please get in touch on sjfcenrolments@bne.catholic.edu.au.</span></p><div class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rte-wpbox"><div class="ms-rtestate-notify ms-rtestate-read ef14ac24-2da7-40c9-bdd8-517c08816008" id="div_ef14ac24-2da7-40c9-bdd8-517c08816008"></div><div id="vid_ef14ac24-2da7-40c9-bdd8-517c08816008" style="display:none;"></div></div><p style="font:400 13px / 1.6 arial, sans-serif;margin:0px 0px 10px;text-align:left;color:#333333;text-transform:none;text-indent:0px;letter-spacing:normal;text-decoration:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;box-sizing:inherit;orphans:2;"><span style="box-sizing:inherit;">​​<br></span></p><div class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rte-wpbox"></div><p style="font:400 13px / 1.6 arial, sans-serif;margin:0px 0px 10px;text-align:left;color:#333333;text-transform:none;text-indent:0px;letter-spacing:normal;text-decoration:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;box-sizing:inherit;orphans:2;">​​<br></p><p>​<br></p>

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