A future school in one of Logan’s fastest growing suburbs has broken ground.
The sod was turned this month at the site of what will be St Bonaventure’s College at Flagstone.
The school will open in 2026, and will initially accept students from Prep to Year 3, as well as Year 7.
By 2031, the school is expected to grow to 1850 students.
Construction is set to be completed by late November this year.
This first stage will include classrooms for the Prep to Year 3 and Year 7 students, library and staff facilities, a car park, and covered sports areas with double basketball courts.
Foundation principal Anthony Elmore said he was looking forward to shaping the new school.
“The chance to work with the local community to shape something from the beginning is incredibly exciting,” he said.
“It’s about creating a school that will stand the test of time and serve future generations.”
Mr Elmore is stepping into the role following six and a half years as principal of St Michael’s College at Merrimac, where he undertook his first principalship.
“Being a principal is a great privilege,” Mr Elmore said.
“It’s an opportunity to have the greatest impact within a school community, shaping the lives of students, in partnership with families and staff.
“It’s about empowering others to make a difference and using our talents for the good of the community.”
Mr Elmore also spent six months as the acting principal of St Joseph’s College at Coomera, where he said he fell in love with the Prep to Year 12 environment.
“My time at St Joseph’s is one of the reasons I applied for the principalship at St Bonaventure’s,” he adds.
“Getting to see my students thrive across all stages of their educational journey, from their very first day in Prep to their graduation in Year 12, is incredibly rewarding.”
St Bonaventure’s College will be the first Catholic school in the Flagstone area.
However, Mr Elmore said it was open to everyone.
“Our mission is grounded in individual encounters with Jesus, respect for each person’s God-given uniqueness, and service in action.”
“Service will be woven into the fabric of the school’s culture, beginning with its youngest students in Prep.
“Through service in action, students will connect to our Catholic story and grow into compassionate, community-minded individuals.”
