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General Overview

Number of Students:        1980           
Number of International Students:   22
Nationaity mix of international students: China, Korea, Hong Kong, Kenya, Taiwan, Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Papua New Guinness
CRICOS Provider Code:    00972C

Website: www.slc.qld.edu.au

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St Laurence's College is a Catholic school for boys in the Archdiocese of Brisbane conducted in the tradition of Edmund Rice. The school accepts students from Year 3 to Year 12, drawing from a wide area of Brisbane. The total enrolment of the school is approximately 1980 students

• Accepts students from Year 5-12
  
• Founded in 1915
• Located in South Brisbane (central city location)
• Outstanding academic results
• Outstanding sporting achievements
  

Why St Laurence's College is amongst the top boys' schools in Brisbane

• Outstanding academic results
• Alumni record of success
• One of the most sought after boys' day schools in Queensland
  
• Broad Curriculum providing for university and vocational pathways
• Outstanding Gifted and Talented Program
• Outstanding Facilities
• Fantastic location in Southbank Precinct
• Proud history and tradition since 1915
• University & Employer partnerships
• Music & Arts program
• Pastoral care for all students
• Extensive sporting Program
• Great value for money
• High number of graduates to University and Apprenticeships
  

School Facilities

• Well-equipped classrooms
• Modern Science and computer laboratories
• Primary and Secondary Resource Centre
• Specialist rooms for Art, Drama,  Film & Television and Multimedia, Graphics & Technology, Language and Music;
• A 1500 seat auditorium;
• A 240 seat theatre;
• A multiple purpose sports hall; 
• A chapel.    
• Film and Editing Suites
• Extensive Sports Facilities
• Outdoor Education Centre   

Senior curriculum at SLC

Comulsory subjects for Year 11-12

• English , General English As an Additional Language(General)
• General Maths, Math Methods (all general)
• Catholic Studies (School Based Subject)

Elective subjects for Year 11-12 (subject to change)

• Accounting
• Biology
• Business 
• Chemistry
• Chinese
• Digital Solutions
• Drama
• Economics
• Engineering
• Furnishing Studies
• Film, Television & New Media
• Geography
• Design
• Sport and Recreation
• Legal Studies
• Specialist Maths
• Modern History
• Music
• Music Extension (Performance) - Year 12 only
• Physical Education
• Physics
• Psychology
• Visual Art

Tertiary Pathways

The process of subject selection for senior secondary students enables them to access a number of pathway options leading to tertiary studies or employment on completing Year 12.  A range of opportunities are available to students for university studies, work placements, school-based apprenticeships and traineeships.  The school counsellors assist students in the subject selection process to maximise their tertiary sector opportunities in accordance with their career goals, interests and capabilities

Special Activities

• Leadership and Personal Development Program   
• Art Club
• Coding Club
• Robotics Club
• eSports Club
• Emergency Services Cadets
• Urban Farm
• Unique House Pastoral System    
• Debating, Public Speaking

• Art Excellence Programs
  
• There are many talented Art students in the College. The highlight of the year is the SLC Art Exhibition which showcases the quality paintings, sketches, drawings, sculptures and photos the boys have produced.
• Debating has been a popular activity amongst student for many years. Students compete in Primary and Secondary teams in 

• School Musical Productions
  
• St Laurence’s offers a vibrant and inclusive music program covering classroom, instrumental and vocal music. The music program has a strong influence within the College, involving over 600 students from Years 5 to 12. All boys enrolled at the College are encouraged to be involved in a large variety of ensembles encompassing many standards, musical styles and genres. 
  
• Old Boys of the College have gone on to perform, record and compose professionally with various national and international classical artists and ensembles.

Sport

The College has a long sporting history with proud traditions and outstanding achievements. St Laurence’s sporting facilities include indoor multi-purpose courts and weights area, an additional outdoor multi-purpose court, and a multi-purpose state of the art synthetic grassfield located on-site with a further eight grass ovals (three of which have turf wickets) located at the College’s Runcorn Playing Fields.

St Laurence’s College is a member school of the Associated Independent Colleges (AIC) – Years 5 to 12, and Regional Sporting Organisations. The association sports are Cricket, Swimming, Volleyball (Trimester 1), Cross Country, Football (Soccer), Rugby, (Trimester 2) and Athletics, Basketball, Tennis, (Trimester 3). AIC Chess is also played in Trimester 2. In addition to these sports, AFL, Golf, Water Polo, Rugby League, Futsal and Touch Football are offered to students in selected year levels.