St Ursula's College, Yeppoon
St Ursula's College | |
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Location | |
Yeppoon, Queensland Australia | |
Coordinates | 23°07′45.4″S 150°44′38.3″E / 23.129278°S 150.743972°ECoordinates: 23°07′45.4″S 150°44′38.3″E / 23.129278°S 150.743972°E |
Information | |
Type | Secondary Girls |
Established | 1918 |
Founder | Presentation Sisters |
Headmaster | Ms. Catherine Dunbar |
Grades | 7–12 |
Colour(s) | Teal and Navy |
Affiliations | Independent Catholic |
Website | www.stursulas.qld.edu.au |
St Ursula's College is a Roman Catholic, all-girls, day and boarding high school (years 7-12) in Yeppoon, Queensland, Australia. The College is run under the auspices of the Presentation Sisters.
St Ursula's College, with its classic Queensland architecture featuring gabled roofing and wide verandahs, is situated in tropical gardens in the heart of Yeppoon, by the sea about 40 km from Rockhampton. This location affords students opportunities for involvement in surf lifesaving, outrigging and sailing and also use the beach for recreation and leisure.
The air conditioned library and technology rooms provide students with a comfortable environment in which they can access up-to-date information and resources, including CD-Roms and the Internet. Modern facilities including the art block, commercial kitchen, music academy and performing arts hall provide excellent learning centres for practical and performing arts. Classrooms are cool and comfortable and are surrounded by tropical palms and foliage.
Ursula’s College also hosts its own annual talent quest were the girls get a chance to perform various acts for their fellow school mates.