STRONG ROOTS IN AGRICULTURE
At St Paul’s College, we are incredibly proud of the depth of support and opportunity our Agriculture students receive — both locally and across the region. Our Show Team continues to attend competitions in Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Scone, and local shows, consistently achieving outstanding results and representing our college with pride and professionalism.
In addition to our Show Team, our Agriculture students attend many off campus activities to widen their knowledge or the industry. Recently our students were fortunate to attend an industry field day at a local farming enterprise called, “Future Ready Your Flock,” encouraged students to think ahead about innovation and sustainability in the sheep industry.
We are grateful for the incredible support we receive from our agricultural community — from our dedicated College mentors to industry professionals who continue to share their knowledge and passion. Their collaboration and expertise empower our students to grow as future leaders in the agriculture industry.
SERVICE LEARNING – LOCAL TO INTERNATIONAL
This year, students engaged in hands-on projects close to home with Burrumbuttock Primary School, working alongside classes as part of our volunteer program. Over several visits, students built a scarecrow, rebuilt the chicken run, and planted potatoes and beetroots in the school garden.
The service learning extended internationally during the St Paul’s Vietnam trip, where students explored culture, history, and community engagement. In Ho Chi Minh City, they visited SOS Village orphanage - sharing gifts, playing games, and connecting with local children. In Hue, students volunteered with the Hearts for Hue program, helping to create vegetable gardens and engage with kindergarten students. In Hoi An, they participated in a hands-on farm tour and cooking class, learning sustainable practices and traditional Vietnamese recipes.
These projects allowed students to see the impact of their contributions firsthand, strengthening connections and learning the importance of giving back.
ONTRACK – TRANSITION STUDENTS WITH AN UNIQUE YEAR 7 PROGRAM
At St. Paul’s, we recognise the importance of a smooth transition from primary to secondary school. We believe that with the right support, Year 7 students can thrive finding success, happiness, and connection during these formative years. To enhance this transition, we offer an innovative and unique Year 7 program - ON TRACK, this program was launched this year and has been fantastic for the students to work through a curriculum-based program created by our very own St Paul’s staff.
ON TRACK encourages students to collaborate in small groups, developing key competencies such as communication, creativity, cooperation, critical thinking, and risk-taking. Through this program, students will rotate through a series of engaging elective ‘tracks,’ including:
- Ag Track
- Cyber Track
- Phys Track
- Dramatic Track
- STEM Track
- Organisation Track
This initiative offers Year 7 students’ early exposure to elective subjects traditionally introduced in Year 9, while also fostering strong connections with peers and College staff as they embark on their secondary education journey.
ARTS & DESIGN
At our recent Arts & Design Night, we were truly inspired by the heartfelt expressions and innovative ideas on display – from identity and storytelling to bold design and artistic innovation.
The evening celebrated the outstanding efforts of our Year 12 students in presenting their major works, alongside the creativity of students across Years 7 – 11.
We are proud to nurture imagination and originality at our College, and to celebrate the unique talents individually of every student.
