2026 Parent Information

Day Students

A College Bus service operated by Keppel Coaches is available for day students.

• Services run daily across key routes: Scenic Highway, Emu Park, Northern Run Rockhampton, Southern Run Rockhampton, and Tanby Point.
• For timetables and routes  CLICK HERE. 2026 timetables will be finalised by Thursday 27 November 2025.
• Bookings can be made via this link ....... this will go live on 27 November 2025
• All enquires can be made to the Principal's PA Kylie Hedges email hedgesk@sbc.qld.edu.au or phone 07 4939 9403.

Boarding

The College operates boarding bus services to regional areas including:
Springsure, Emerald, Longreach, Clermont, Middlemount, Biloela, and Roma.

• These services run during term breaks but do not operate at the start or end of the school year.
• Bookings for this service are done via REACH.
• For bookings and schedules, please contact the Renee Holmes at the boarding office on email holmesr@sbc.qld.edu.au or phone 07 4939 9413.

First day information

Date: Tuesday 27 January 2026

Time: Arrive from 8am for Year 7 Assembly (at H Block) at 8:40am

The first day is a full school day, with classes concluding at 2:57pm. All students are required to wear the correct St Brendan’s College uniform on Day 1.

Students must ensure they are dressed in:

• Formal College uniform, including polished black shoes, socks, and belt
• College hat, which must be worn when outdoors
• Hair and grooming must meet College standards
• No jewellery, except for approved items as outlined in the College uniform policy

Please refer to the College’s Student Uniform and Personal Grooming Policy for full details to ensure students are dressed appropriately from Day 1.

Student arrival expectations

To support student independence and a smooth start to the school year, we kindly request that parents refrain from walking students onto the College grounds.

Students should proceed directly to H Block upon arrival. At 8:40am, when the bell rings, the Head of Year will meet students in the assembly area, located at the external concrete forecourt.

If students are unsure of where to go, staff will be present at H Block to assist. Supervision staff are easily identifiable by their yellow high-visibility vests.

Where do I drop off?

Due to ongoing construction at the College, Stop, Drop & Go access is temporarily via Gate 1.

This area operates as one-way during peak times:

• Morning: 7:45am – 8:45am
• Afternoon: 2:30pm – 3:30pm

For student safety, please avoid using Adelaide Park Road for drop-off or pick-up. This is a public road and can become congested during peak times. We recommend using designated College entry points for safer access.

Gate 3 (behind Manual Arts) is not to be accessed for drop-off or pick-up.

☐ Order stationery by 10/12/2025

☐ Complete the online laptop consent form (Year 7, Year 10 & new students only) by 12 January 2026– CLICK HERE

☐ Collect laptop (Year 7, 10 & new students only)

☐ Set up student laptop – INSTRUCTIONS

☐ Collect stationery on collection dates

☐ Purchase uniforms (including house shirt)

☐ Book bus services (day students only)

☐ Log into REACH (boarding system) and check access

☐ Check and update your student’s record in Parent Lounge - address changes/ personal circumstances/ Medical conditions or medications/media permissions. Note: Some updates can be made directly in Parent Lounge. Others must be emailed to the Enrolments Officer.

☐ Update Media Permissions - All students: must be completed annually. New Families: Once Parent Lounge login details are provided, please log in and update your child’s media permissions - INSTRUCTIONS 

☐ Label all belongings (uniforms, stationery, devices)

☐ Ensure school fees/payment plans are arranged

☐ Download the College App – INSTRUCTIONS

☐ Log into Parent Lounge and save as a favourite - INSTRUCTIONS

☐ Download Flexischools App - INSTRUCTIONS

☐ Update student year level in Flexischools (for tuckshop orders)

☐ Contact the Music Department to enrol in private music lessons

☐ Consider extra-curricular activities for 2026 – have a conversation with your son (e.g. sport, music, clubs, leadership opportunities)

CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE COPY OF THE CHECKLIST

Administration: Phone: 074939 9300 | Email: adminsitration@sbc.qld.edu.au

School Fees: fees@sbc.qld.edu.au

Boarding: boarding@sbc.qld.edu.au

Health Centre: Phone: 0436 486 569 | Email: healthcentre@sbc.qld.edu.au

Enrolments: Phone: 07 4939 9485 | Email: enrol@sbc.qld.edu.au

Uniform Shop: Phone: 07 4939 9430 | Email: uniformshop@sbc.qld.edu.au

Music Depatment: purdieg@sbc.qld.edu.au

Head of Year 7- Mrs Tracey Deasy | deasyt@sbc.qld.edu.au

Head of Year 8 - Mr Bjorn Prince | princeb@sbc.qld.edu.au

Head of Year 9 - Mr Paulo Picoto | picotop@sbc.qld.edu.au

Head of Year 10 - Mr Blair McWhinney | mcwhinneyb@sbc.qld.edu.au

Head of Year 11 - Ms Maddy Ryan | ryanm@sbc.qld.edu.au

Head of Year 12 - Mr Trevor Guinane | guinanet@sbc.qld.edu.au