Mary McConnel School

Mary McConnel School (MMS) is a joint initiative of the Anglican Church of Australia and the Uniting Church in Australia. It is operated by EDUCANG Limited, along with Forest Lake College, The FLC International Centre, The Lakes College and The Springfield College.

Mary McConnel School
Location
Forest Lake
,
Queensland

Australia
Information
TypeIndependent, co-educational
Established2003
PrincipalPam Hall (Alpine Place Campus)
Head of CollegeSteve Croft
ChaplainRev. Michael Skinner (Uniting Church)
GradesPrep – 12
CampusUrban (Forest Lake)
Urban (Springfield)
Colour(s)Red, navy blue (and white)
AffiliationAnglican Schools Office
Uniting Church in Australia
EDUCANG Limited
Deputy Head of CollegeNeil Flottmann
Chief Financial OfficerJoe McMeniman
Websitewww.marymcconnelschool.com.au

The Mary McConnel School provides an alternative educational program for students who, due to a high-support learning need, have difficulties accessing conventional education programs.

The school is named in honour of Mary McConnel who founded the Royal Children’s Hospital in Brisbane in 1878.

The Head of the Mary McConnel School is based at the College Avenue Campus of Forest Lake College and also manages the Mary McConnel operations at the Alpine Place Campus of Forest Lake College and at The Springfield College.

History

Mary McConnel School was established in 2003.

Curriculum

The School provides: early intervention programs; educational therapy and emotional support for school-age children; and transition-to-work assistance, through the post-compulsory school program.

Students in Preparatory to Year Nine focus on literacy and numeracy for their individual programs, whilst programs for students in Senior Schooling (Years Ten to Twelve) take on a vocational education focus.

At the end of Year 12, students are able to undertake a 12-month habilitation program, to provide them with the life skills needed to live independently in society.

Sport

The Associated Schools Sports

Mary McConnel School's sporting program is centred on the host College's membership of The Associated Schools (TAS) for students in Years 8-12, and Junior TAS Competition (JTAS) for students in Years 4-7.

Apart from the core sports of Swimming, Cross-country and Athletics, all TAS sport is played on Saturdays over 3 trimesters. Each trimester is approximately nine weeks.

BoysGirlsCarnival
Trimester 1 Cricket
Volleyball		Basketball
Tennis		Swimming
Trimester 2 Rugby
Tennis		Hockey
Netball		Cross Country
Trimester 3 Basketball
Soccer		Volleyball
Softball		Athletics
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