Thank you for your interest in Mount St Bernard College.
As you explore our website, you will discover a vibrant and welcoming Catholic learning community where every student is known, valued, and supported to thrive. Our website provides an insight into the College’s Catholic identity and Mercy tradition, academic programs, wellbeing supports, boarding community, co-curricular opportunities, scholarships, and enrolment pathways.
At Mount St Bernard College, we are committed to creating opportunities that enable young people to flourish academically, socially, spiritually, emotionally, and physically. We celebrate the diversity of our community and actively foster a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging where each student’s story, identity, and aspirations are honoured.
As an integral part of the Herberton community, the College welcomes students from local, regional, rural, and remote communities across Queensland. We are particularly proud of our boarding program, which provides a supportive and culturally responsive home away from home for many students, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. Through strong partnerships with families and communities, we work to ensure students remain connected to their culture, identity, and community while accessing quality educational opportunities.
Our holistic approach to education is grounded in the Mercy tradition and inspired by our commitment to “Let Your Light Shine.” We support students to become confident, compassionate, and capable young people who are equipped to pursue their ambitions and contribute positively to society. Students develop the knowledge, skills, and values to lead lives of purpose, demonstrate social responsibility, and advocate for justice and equity in their communities.
Catholic identity and Mercy values are central to all aspects of College life. While Religious Education forms an important part of the curriculum, faith is experienced more broadly through prayer, liturgical celebrations, service, reflection, social justice initiatives and student voice activities. Students are encouraged to develop empathy, compassion, and an understanding of their responsibility to others through active engagement in community service and fundraising initiatives such as Caritas Australia.
We are proud of the rich cultural diversity within our College community and recognise the importance of learning from one another’s experiences, traditions, and perspectives. We respectfully acknowledge First Nations peoples as the Traditional Jirrbal Custodians of the lands on which we live and learn. We value the cultures, histories, and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and celebrate opportunities throughout the year, including NAIDOC Week, to honour and strengthen these connections.
Mount St Bernard College delivers an engaging and contemporary curriculum designed to inspire curiosity, achievement, and a love of learning. Our teachers continually refine their practice through professional learning and evidence-informed approaches to ensure students benefit from high-quality educational experiences that prepare them for an ever-changing world.
We recognise that every student learns differently and progresses at their own pace. Personalised support enable us to understand each learner’s strengths, needs, and goals. A range of extension, intervention, and pathway programs ensures students are well supported as they work towards their future aspirations. Whether pursuing university studies, vocational education, apprenticeships, or direct employment, our graduates leave the College with the confidence and capabilities to succeed.
As a Catholic boarding and day school, we are privileged to partner closely with families in supporting the growth and wellbeing of every student. Comprehensive pastoral care and wellbeing services help create an environment in which students feel safe, connected, and ready to learn. We value strong relationships with families and regularly visit regional and remote communities to maintain meaningful partnerships that support positive outcomes for young people.
I warmly welcome both new and returning families to Mount St Bernard College. We look forward to sharing the journey ahead with you and working together to help every student discover their strengths, pursue their aspirations, and let their light shine.
Yours sincerely
Narelle Hunt
Principal
