A key strategic priority for Ormiston College is the development of excellent foundations in literacy and numeracy for all students, with the aim to achieve academic learning outcomes comparable to the highest performing schools in Queensland.
This is well evident in recent reports relating to student outcomes which place Ormiston College at the fourth best performing primary school in Queensland and the overall best performing school in Redland City for both primary and secondary (The Courier-Mail, February 22, 2023).
Ormiston College Headmaster, Brett Webster, said the school community was deeply committed to the achievement of very high levels of literacy and numeracy as a key priority because it considered that to be the catalyst for student success.
“We believe these skills are the keys that unlock doors to learning almost everything else, positioning students to enjoy success not only at school, but also the wonderful world of lifelong learning beyond the school gates,’’ he said.
“Our students work hard and the team at Ormiston College is constantly refining our teaching and learning programs to support students to achieve at the highest levels.
“Hence, it is very satisfying to see Ormiston College students matching it with the best in Queensland, year after year.
“Of course, literacy and numeracy skills are just one key component of a quality education.
“At Ormiston College, we are equally proud of the spirit and success that students achieve through our comprehensive range of academic, sporting, cultural and pastoral pursuits.’’
What sets Ormiston College apart from other schools is how authentic learning experiences are embraced so that students gain lifelong learning skills. The College believes, that given an effective classroom learning environment and an academically rigorous curriculum that is relevant and meaningful, everybody has the capacity to learn every single day.
As a Microsoft Showcase School, Ormiston College is a recognised leader in tech-enabled learning. The college delivers a unique teaching and learning framework that incorporates a focus on 21st century skills and a long-term commitment to the meaningful use of technology.
For eight consecutive years the College has been named one of Australia’s most innovative schools by The Educator. At the Australian Education awards, Ormiston College has been acknowledged as Australia’s Top school of Best Use of Technology three times (2018, 2021 and 2022) in addition to receiving a host of other prestigious awards including Secondary School of the Year (2021) and Innovation in Curriculum Design (2019).