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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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SJF Girls See Life in the Fast Lanehttp://www.stjohnfishercollege.qld.edu.au/News/Pages/SJF-Girls-See-Life-in-the-Fast-Lane.aspxSJF Girls See Life in the Fast Lane<p>Tuesday 16<sup>th</sup> October was no ordinary school day for ten lucky year 7 and 8, St John Fisher College girls, who were granted the exhilarating opportunity to participate in the Dare to be Different Day. </p><p>Run by the Confederation of Australian Motor Sports (CAMS) in partnership with Triple Eight Race Engineering (Australian Supercars Teams), Dare to be Different Day is an international program for 8-12-year-old girls, that aims to inspire girls to consider career paths less travelled in STEM industries and in particular, the motor sports industry.</p><p>With only three schools across the greater Brisbane region selected to participate, the privileged ten travelled with great anticipation to Triple Eight Race Engineering at Banyo, where they were gifted a school day they will never forget. </p><p>“The girls who were selected to participate in the program are high achieving STEM students who embody the very spirit of the school, that is to reach for the stars, think outside the square and never say never," says teacher, Susanne Perey. </p><p>“It was a unique opportunity for the girls to be mentored by a team of successful female mechanical engineers and so wonderful to see them come away empowered and inspired". </p><p>One year 7-student, Natasha remarked; “Being here today has made me realise you can do whatever you want in life as long as you believe you can do it and never give up." </p><p>“It's been a really big privilege and honour to be mentored by a professional driver" said another student, Ma'u.</p><p>“Providing girls with a holistic education is more than a phrase we like to print in brochures", comments Principal Cathy Galvin. </p><p>“Dare to be Different Day is a unique and exciting opportunity for our girls to mingle with female role models who have made it in the STEM industry, whilst getting their hands dirty in a variety of action-fuelled activities. </p><p>“This is real world learning its finest and the girls involved have come home with a newfound interest in cars and engineering, opening their eyes to the endless opportunities that lie ahead".  <br></p><p><br> </p>
Shaking it up for Shake Fest http://www.stjohnfishercollege.qld.edu.au/News/Pages/ShakeNStirFinalist.aspxShaking it up for Shake Fest <p>​<br></p><h1>'We know what we are, but know not what we may be.' </h1><p>(Shakespeare: Hamlet: Act 4: Scene 5)<br></p><p>​True that is Mr Shakespeare, but by the looks of it, the creative students of St John Fisher College, are paving the way for a very bright and colourful future, once again shining bright at the annual QLD Youth Shakespeare Festival. The state-wide talent search, run by Shake & Stir Theatre company is in its 6th year of operation, continuing to seek out Queensland's finest creative talents, through a celebration of William Shakespeare. Creative categories include, acting, dance and music, design, photography and film. Congratulations to our music, dance, photography and costume design entrants who progress to the State finals in October. #gofarseemorereachfurther #sjfgottalent</p><p><img src="/News/SiteAssets/Pages/ShakeNStirFinalist/41595801_229716211057806_2133250895180201984_n.jpg" alt="41595801_229716211057806_2133250895180201984_n.jpg" style="margin:5px;width:845px;" /><br></p><p> </p><p>​ <br></p><p>​​</p>

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