- Flourishing students
- Beyond the classroom
27 Jan 2026
In a milestone moment, St Bonaventure's College opens its door for the very first time today (Wednesday, 28 January) to the students of Flagstone in South East Queensland.
The College is Brisbane Catholic Education’s newest school to open, welcoming students from Prep to Year 3 and Year 7.
Making this occasion extra special, St Bonaventure’s 54 Prep students gained an exclusive sneak peek
of their state-of-the-art College yesterday (Tuesday 27 January) giving them a little extra confidence ahead of their first day.
With St Bonaventure’s College Foundation Principal Anthony Elmore at the helm, the Preps took a much-anticipated tour of their College’s completed Junior School precinct, including sporting fields and adventure playground.
St Bonaventure’s College Parent Lyndal Eccleston said her child Billy is so “excited” for their first day of school.
“We are talking about school all the time and Billy, is so excited!” she said.
“If he sees a show or reads a book that says anything about school, he often asks if he will be doing those things when he goes to school.
“The fact the school is brand new is also exciting for our family.
“Knowing that these Preps will be the first ones to attend from beginning to end makes their first day extra special.”
Foundation Principal Anthony said, “our students have the best of what 21st century learning has to offer”.
“The Junior School precinct is designed to inspire our learners,” he said.
“Featuring expansive sporting fields that encourage teamwork, an adventure playground bursting with colour, and a purpose-built junior school equipped with cutting-edge technology that supports innovative teaching and learning.
“The College also proudly opens its doors with world-class library equipped with state-of-the-art technology, a double sized fully covered sports court designed for year-round athletic excellence, and a modern middle school that sets new standards in innovative learning.”
Anthony adds, “the opening of St Bonaventure’s College is a new chapter in education for the Flagstone community”.
“This College will help meet the growing educational needs of the Flagstone community for years to come,” he said.
“We are proud to be able to offer parents and carers a quality Catholic education offering that is close to home.”
Anthony said, “I would like to wish our students a wonderful year that inspires in them a love of learning”.
“May they help shape the future of our vibrant College community.”
About St Bonaventure’s College, Flagstone
In 2026, the College will continue to grow towards its capacity of more than 1800 students from Prep to Year 12 across a 7.9-hectare plot that will offer students Catholic schooling in a modern campus.
St Bonaventure’s College draws upon the characteristics of Franciscan Identity and the community will be supported to live the Franciscan tradition in all they do through prayer, service, and in kinship with creation.
The St Bonaventure’s College logo – features the Franciscan Tau cross. This symbol reflects penance, forgiveness, and mercy, sitting atop the natural creation symbolising St Francis’ love for all creation and our commitment to caring for our common home. The circular shape showcases the eternal connection of family and community, and the mountains, creek, and sun represent the traditional lands of Mununjali Country of the Yugambeh language people. The three knots are a cornerstone of the Franciscan Order and represent families, students, and staff within the school.
The school’s motto, ‘to know and to love,’ further encapsulates the College’s mission to foster a deep pursuit of knowledge and a genuine love for all of God's creation.
Interviews for 2027 are already underway, and applications for 2028 and 2029 are now open.
For more information about Brisbane Catholic Education’s newest school St Bonaventure’s College, Flagstone or to enrol click here.
Image caption: BCE Executive Director Dr Sally Towns with St Bonaventure's College, Flagstone Principal Anthony Elmore with Foundation Prep students. ©Brisbane Catholic Education, St Bonaventure's College (2026).
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