Australia, Brisbane
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The school offers an International Homestay Programme with approved host families. Students have a private bedroom, all meals provided, close proximity to the College, study facilities, washing and ironing, a shared bathroom, internet, and 24-hour emergency support.
Bay Canteen will be operated by Moreton Bay College staff from 2026. The menu will be refreshed with healthy, nutritious options and a focus on sustainability in packaging and ingredients; opening hours will remain as before.
The College has four houses: Wesley House (Blue & Gold), Whitfield House (Green & Gold), Alison Greene House (White & Gold), and Drewe House (Black & Gold). The Houses regularly compete in athletics, swimming, music, drama and dance, and form classes in the Secondary are organised vertically within each House.
The governance of Moreton Bay College is vested in the Board of Governors, which is responsible for financial management, strategic planning, policy formulation, superintendence and statutory compliance. Following the amalgamation with Moreton Bay Boys' College on 1 July 2011, a new board was appointed for both Colleges, and the membership of the two boards is identical. The College is affiliated with the Uniting Church.
Moreton Bay College is an independent girls' day school offering the IB Primary Years Programme alongside the Australian Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18. From Prep to Year 12, the curriculum uses inquiry-based learning and a common core of English, Mathematics, Science, SOSE, Languages, Technology, Personal Development and the Arts, enhanced by Religious Education, Design Technology, Languages and Enterprise Education. The school provides a seamless progression across year levels and prepares girls for post‑school destinations. The Arts, Drama, Dance and music are central, with extensive opportunities in performing and visual arts. A modern science facility with eight laboratories supports STEM study, alongside dedicated Visual Art, Dance, Drama and Technologies spaces, a well-equipped Music Centre and a heated Olympic pool and sports centre. Co-curriculars include Programming, Debating and the Duke of Edinburgh Awards; language learning in French and Japanese; and Service Learning and wellbeing initiatives. Fostering lifelong growth and leadership.