A DISTINCTLY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION | IPSWICH & SURROUNDs

Education that TRANSFORMS lives

A DISTINCTLY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION | IPSWICH & SURROUNDs

From the classroom to a life of faith

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From the classroom to the great outdoors

A DISTINCTLY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION | IPSWICH & SURROUNDs

From the classroom to the world

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STAINES MEMORIAL COLLEGE

A Prep to Year 12 independent Christian school where students grow in faith, learning, and character. Guided by a Biblical worldview, they strive for excellence, make meaningful progress each year, and develop lifelong qualities to flourish in every area of life.

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CHRISTIAN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY COLLEGE| REDBANK PLAINS

Your Learning JOURNEY

Our desire is to partner with families in providing a holistic education based on the Biblical worldview in which the hearts and minds of young people can grow and pursue their full potential for God.

a child painting at a Christian private school.

Why SMC?

Our approach

At Staines Memorial College, our educational philosophy is that every student experiences meaningful growth in academics, faith, and character. By educating the whole person, we equip students for lifelong success, grounded in knowledge, integrity, and a Biblical worldview.

GROW IN FAITH
GROW IN LEARNING
GROW IN CHARACTER

A DISTINCTLY Christian Education

At our school, learning is grounded in Biblical truth, with every subject taught through the lens of faith. This approach not only equips students with knowledge and skills but also inspires them to live with integrity, compassion, and a clear sense of purpose in the world.

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Our history

Our journey began with 35 primary students in a single building at Springfield, with Mrs Joy Robson as the Teacher in Charge. This photo captures the very first day of Staines Memorial College.

Our staff members had grown to eight, Mr. Norton Sands was appointed as our first College Principal.

Painting of Norton Sands - founding Principal

Our student body grew to 200 across both Primary and Secondary. The first level of our Secondary Learning Centre (SLC) was constructed, and we celebrated the graduation of our inaugural Year 12 cohort.