Outside the Classroom

St Brendan's College aims to deliver an education that will produce well-rounded young gentlemen. Activities provided outside the classroom offer students the opportunity to be involved in experiences that will assist them to grow in physical, cultural, social and intellectual dimensions. All students are encouraged to participate in the co-curricular program and attempt new activities that challenge them to develop their full potential.

Sport and Recreation

The College has a proud tradition of sporting excellence. In the Multi-Purpose Hall students can enjoy such sports as basketball, gymnastics, volleyball and badminton. The Hall also has an indoor running track and climbing wall. The College has expansive sporting fields, a 25 metre heated swimming pool, a weights gym, rodeo arena, turf cricket pitches and a challenging 6 kilometre cross country course all within the confines of the property. St Brendan's College competes in well-organised competitions in Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Cross Country, Rodeo riding, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Touch Football and Volleyball.

Public Speaking and Academic Extension

In our endeavour to promote the development of the whole person, St Brendan's boasts a wide variety of activities to extend the academic and cultural abilities of our students. Students have the opportunity to participate in debating and oratory competitions at both the inter-house and interschool level. The College students have enjoyed great success in a variety of State public speaking and debating competitions. We also encourage students to enter a variety of National Competitions in Mathematics, Science, Art and Social Science. Other significant successes have been achieved in the Tournament of the Minds, Mooting and Inter-school Quizzes.

Cattle Club

Many of our students aspire to success in the Agricultural industries. St Brendan's College Cattle Club supports them in their efforts. The Cattle Club has a registered Brahman herd that has a tradition of excellence around the show circuit. Students who join the Cattle Club learn the finer arts of preparing and showing cattle. The College has a fine reputation and an extensive trophy cabinet of successes. The Cattle Club also has a healthy and successful Illawarra Stud which has brought home an impressive array of ribbons and trophies.

The St Brendan's Brahman Stud has it's own website, including details of cattle information, photos, and sales. Click here to view.

Music and Culture

In addition to the Band Program, St Brendan's College has a comprehensive instrumental program allowing students the opportunity to study any instrument and voice training with quality tutors. Each student is treated as an individual with his own lesson plan and structure, designed to meet his specific needs and goals. Students also have the opportunity to be involved in the annual school musical. Our young men combine with the young ladies from St Ursula's College to prepare and perform an entertainment experience that is always the toast of the town. Students can also volunteer for the week-long music tour that winds its way through regional Queensland. In addition to the wide range of co-curricular activities, their social graces are developed through social contacts with students from other schools, at inter-school dances and at formal dinners.