国产麻豆AV on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland has been recognised as one of Australia鈥檚 leading schools, being shortlisted as an Excellence Awardee in three prestigious categories of the :
- Secondary School of the Year - Non Government听
- Primary School of the Year - Non Government听
- Best Professional Learning Program听
Flinders is one of only eight schools selected nationwide in each of the three categories, placing the College alongside the premier capital city schools in the country.
The Awardees shortlisted will go to an independent judging panel, with the final winners announced at the Australian Education Awards official gala event and awards ceremony on Friday, 7 August 2026 in Sydney.
Flinders鈥� triple-category recognition follows the College鈥檚 previous national success in the awards, being named Australia's Primary School of the Year (Non-Government) in 2023.
These accolades build on a successful 2025, during which Flinders was named a '5-Star Best School in Australia' by The Educator. Furthermore, the College鈥檚 latest NAPLAN results secured its position as the top-ranked school on the Sunshine Coast and among the top 20 schools in Queensland.
awards recognise Flinders for its commitment to academic rigour, staff development, innovation and holistic student care. The , now in their ninth year, celebrate the outstanding achievements of the country鈥檚 top performing schools, principals, department heads and teachers across 29 categories.
A Culture of Innovation and Care
Principal Michelle Carroll noted the awards reflect the College鈥檚 strategic focus on evidence-based frameworks that drive both student and staff performance and wellbeing.听听
鈥淚t is a wonderful achievement for Flinders to be recognised across three separate categories in the nation鈥檚 leading education awards,鈥� Ms Carroll said.
鈥淎long with our staff and our community, we strive to provide an 鈥榚ducation for excellence in learning and life鈥�. It is incredibly rewarding to see our continuous commitment to student growth and future success validated on a national stage.鈥�
A cornerstone of the College鈥檚 success has been the seamless integration of its bespoke Teaching and Learning (T&L) Framework and Wellbeing Framework across the Primary and Secondary Schools.
These initiatives ensure that high standards are consistently exceeded through:
- Instructional Coaching - to empower educators to refine their craft through peer-to-peer development
- Leadership Development - cultivating future-ready leaders within the staff
- Holistic Integration - ensuring wellbeing and academic aspiration work in tandem to place student wellbeing and learning at the core of the College鈥檚 educational vision.
"Our students鈥� leading NAPLAN results and strong ATAR outcomes reflect the culture of aspiration and care we foster at Flinders," Ms Carroll said. "These awards demonstrate how our College continues to set national benchmarks for educational excellence."
