Sheldon College

Sheldon College was founded in 1997 under the stewardship of Principal and CEO, Dr Lyn Bishop OAM. Guided by a philosophy of Love, Laughter and Learning, Dr Bishop had a vision to open a school which would leave a legacy for children in the Redland Shire.

Sheldon College educates children from 15 months of age through to Year 12 and is recognised for outstanding achievements in the academic, sporting and cultural arenas. Nestled in a picturesque, semi-rural setting in Brisbane's Bayside, the College is recognised as one of the most outstanding private schools in the country.

Committed to its philosophy of Love, Laughter and Learning, Sheldon College caters for children from 15 months of age through to Year 12. Our College campus is located on 56 acres in a semi-rural setting in Taylor Road, Sheldon. The College was established in 1997 and is committed to providing a quality education for all students in a safe, secure learning environment which is characterised by high standards for both staff and students in the areas of dress and appearance, behaviour and individual scholarship and work habits.

The primary focus is on educating the whole child and understanding that our children must be adequately prepared to not only live in, but also contribute to, an inter-connected global community. Students must learn the essential skills for success in today's world, such as creativity and innovation, critical thinking and problem solving, communication, social skills, emotional intelligence and collaboration. Sheldon College has a proven record in delivering these outcomes to its students and it strives to ensure that students make a real contribution to their world. Our Values

• Student success
• Excellence in teaching and learning
• A safe, orderly and supportive learning environment
• Collaborative home-College-community partnerships
• Shared decision making
• Recognition and Reward
• Service Orientation
• Continuous Improvement
• High standards in dress and appearance, behaviour and work habits
• Supporting individual needs – intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual and physical

Academic Staff at Sheldon College are united and committed in their approach to afford every student the opportunity to achieve individual academic excellence. Fundamental to each teacher’s practice is the knowledge that all students have the capacity for high achievement and success.

Each member of Sheldon College is a learner; whether they are part of our Academic Staff or the student body. At the school level, research-validated studies tell us unequivocally, that the most important contributor to improved student achievement is the effectiveness of the teacher. Our students share both the right to, and the privilege of, having teachers who are considered to be experts in their respective fields; who possess the drive and energy to continuously refine their instructional strategies and practices; and who demand nothing but the best from their students.

Sheldon College maintains the highest standards with respect to individual scholarship and work habits. Therefore our students remain poised to take advantage of the many opportunities that will present themselves on their life’s journey.