SCHOOL FACILITIES

Saint Stephen’s College provides a complete Prep to Year 12 co-educational experience on an outstanding single, inclusive and connected campus situated on the northern end of the Gold Coast. Tucked away in a lush green setting, our modern campus bristles with energy, providing the perfect environment for discovery and innovation. The campus features flexible breakout learning spaces and study areas, as well as cutting-edge lecture theatres, laboratories and classrooms with fully integrated technology to enhance the learning journey. 

Sports

• • Four customised Optima Sports Excellence Programs (basketball, netball, soccer & cricket)

• • Indoor sports stadium incorporating two indoor courts

• • A well-equipped gymnasium and multiple change rooms with a ‘strength & conditioning coach’

• • Large sporting fields to accommodate AFL, cricket, hockey, rugby union, soccer, softball and touch football.

• • Three outdoor tennis courts

Teaching & Learning Facilities

• • Two languages on offer – Spanish and Japanese

• • Centre of Music Excellence

• • Lecture theatres which can accommodate up to 130 people.

• • Year 9 to 12 Experience Programs which offer a range of learning options to cater for the diverse needs and aspirations of our students. These pathways could include traditional academic pathways, university subjects, vocational education, and workplace training.

• • A state-of-the-art Library which is a learning and research space that provides all resourcing and technology needs to all College students.

• • A dedicated, award-winning Foreign Language Centre surrounded by a unique Japanese Garden with two 50 seat lecture theatres, custom designed learning spaces and collaborative learning areas that utilise modern technology to enhance language learning and cultural experiences.

• • Art rooms that convert into art galleries

• • The Arts and Applied Technology Precinct brings together the Visual Art, Film, Television and New Media, Graphics and IT departments in one space. The open plan design allows students and teachers to extend the physical boundaries of the traditional classroom and embrace collaborative learning. It includes a soundproof Media room to facilitate filming and audio recording and the latest in digital facilities including a 3D printer and laser cutter.

• • The design of the Team Projects, Science-in-Action, Learning Enhancement and Applied Arts and Science Precinct promotes the personalisation of learning, collaboration and communication. The precinct incorporates a ‘space age’ discussion booth, touch screens, state-of-the-art science labs, separate media scape spaces, layered seating and a vibrant colour scheme which combine to deliver a world-class facility.

Performing Arts

• • Performing Arts Excellence Program

• • A Centre of Music Excellence building which boasts a 220 seat state-of-the-art Recital Hall, rehearsal studios, classrooms and specialised instrumental teaching spaces for students from Prep to Year 12.

Service

• Located in close proximity to the College canteen is our ‘Memorial Garden and ANZAC shrine’. This garden pays respect to teachers and non-teachers who passed whilst working at the College or past students who served and honoured our country in service. Each year a service takes place which allows the College community to pay their respect to those who have passed.