At Grace Lutheran College we believe that each child should be given the opportunity to discover who they are and what they love doing. We know that not everyone is a scholar or good with their hands or on the sports field or dance floor. We do know, however, that everyone is good at something. Our role is to help them uncover this.

The Grace Lutheran College Curriculum aims to build confident and independent learners with our student-centered learning programs. Our approach goes beyond the standard Australian Curriculum and offers students countless opportunities to discover their own gifts and talents. 

All students at Grace Lutheran College study a core curriculum of English, Science, Mathematics, Physical Education, Outdoor Education, Chpale and Christian Studies. Every Grace student will also have the opportunity to take part in specialised learning areas, such as our robotics program, performing arts program and sporting program. Students can choose to continue these through high school as elective subjects.  This large range of subject offerings is very popular with Grace students and their families.

Our curriculum also offers Learning Enhancement opportunities, including accelerated programs for advanced learners, gifted and talented programs and extensive learning support services for students. These programs span Year 7 to Year 12 and may be tailored to each student's needs.

In Year 10, students take part in our 4-week Googa Outdoor Education program where they explore independence, personal growth and Christian Faith. In their senior years, Grace Lutheran College offers work experience, accredited VET courses and recognised university subjects to students. Each may complete these while still attending high schools - opening up early career pathways and employment opportunities. 

At Grace, students are also encouraged to participate in the wide range of co-curricular opportunities, camps and events on and off campus. 

At Grace Lutheran College, we strive to provide exceptional extracurricular activities to our students. Our co-curricular programs offer a diverse range of cultural, spiritual and academic opportunities that enrich student learning and grow Christian Faith. 

Our calendar is packed with activities for students, including school excursions, overseas tours, sporting competitions, schools clubs and fundraising events. These can be onsite at our Caboolture or Rothwell campuses, or involve national or international travel.

At Grace, all year levels regularly run AWARE Days and other college-wide fundraisers, such as Shave for a Cure and the Kokoda Challenge. They also participate in service learning projects within the community, and run supportive student clubs such as Ladies Chill'n'Chat and Men's Shed. International Partnerships Programs enable students to travel overseas for service learning experiences in Indonesia, Cambodia and Uganda, or to take part in student exchange programs. In Australia, our performing arts programs put students on the stage with dance competitions, instrumental tours and school musicals.

Students also represent Grace Lutheran College on the sporting field, with teams across local netball, cricket, basketball and touch football leagues. College-wide activities such as swimming carnival, cross country and triathlon allow students to represent their school house and collect points towards Grace Lutheran College Sport awards.

Built in 2008, Grace Lutheran College Caboolture is our new and rapidly growing campus on the on the Sunshine Coast.

It offers exceptional learning facilities for students, digital resources and modern technology for learning and promoting spiritual growth.

Comprised of 13 purpose-built structures, the campus includes air-conditioned classrooms, a chapel, dance studios, science laboratories and covered sports courts. It also boasts expansive sporting fields perfect for outdoor activities and sporting programs. Students move between buildings through manicured gardens, and enjoy an open-air feel when traversing the campus. Student artwork is scattered across the campus, promoting the 'community feel' families have come to love. 

At the heart of Grace Caboolture sits the QUAD, which is used for school assemblies, awards ceremonies and special presentations. It also acts as a meeting space, and is used by students for classes and lunchtime activities. For families of students, 2020 saw Grace Lutheran College open the Grace Grind - a cafe open to students, staff and visitors to the Caboolture campus.

Grace Lutheran College is lead by a dedicated team of teachers, innovators and life-long learners. Through their hard-work and Christian faith, they strive to help each student to achieve their best at high school and beyond.

Captains 2024: Getting to know our leaders

Yoshara Wijayatunga:

What inspired you to become a Captain?
"The thing that inspired me to become captain is my passion and strive to make our school a better community for the students. I have always wanted to help those around me, and by taking on this leadership position I believe I will be able to help this college and the students in my school become the best version of themselves."

How do you hope to be remembered by your fellow students?
"I hope to be remembered by my fellow students as an encouraging and friendly leader, who is always there for students no matter how big the problem is. As I don’t want to be seen as a higher power because of my role, but as a friend who is always there for each student in times of need. Additionally, I would like to be seen as a leader who always motivates students to work to the best of their ability to reach their goals."

What are you planning on doing after school?
“I know this is a big question and I know I still have a lot of time think about what I want to do after I graduate but, I have always wanted to pursue a career in medicine. After I graduate grade 12, I would like to become a doctor and help save the lives of many people, as I am a person who loves to help others."

What do you want to accomplish in the role?
“The main thing that I want to accomplish in my role as college captain is that I would love to change the mindset of students. I would love for students to feel more encouraged to come to school and for students to enjoy school, even if they don’t enjoy the academic part of school to at least get them to enjoy the other parts the school has to offer such as, joining a club or making friends.”

William Garimont:

What traits are most important to leadership and why?
“I think it’s important for a leader to be a good communicator and have a good social conscience. I think it’s important for a leader to be able to talk to and with the people that they are “leading”, being a representative of a body of people it makes sense to me that a leader be good with people.”

How do you hope to be remembered by your fellow students?
“I hope that I can be remembered as a sociable person, rather than be remembered for my captaincy.

What are you planning on doing after school? 
“Once I get out of high school I’d love to become a pilot, or even a mechanic with the air-force; work around planes and get to do all kinds of cool things that lots of people wouldn’t ever get the opportunity to do.”

What do you want to accomplish in the role?
“I want to be able to draw the school closer together; So you would be able to have everyone know someone who isn’t directly near them all the time, and have a friend anywhere they look is something I really hope that I will be able to at least help to achieve.”

At Grace Lutheran College, we recognise that all students have gifts and talents that require stimulating and challenging learning programs. Our Academic Enrichment staff strive to meet the needs of these gifted and talented students with unique learning experiences and opportunities.

At Grace Lutheran College, our Academic Enrichment Department supports students who are:

• Intellectually gifted; or
• Demonstrate high levels of academic talent for their age within a given field or subject.

Gifted students who join the Academic Enrichment program receive personalised support and individualised Academic Enrichment Plans, identifying their areas of strength and growth. Co-curricular competitions and excursions are also on offer for these students, as are accelerated classes and learning opportunities.

All students at Grace Lutheran College can also apply for the Ignite Excellence Programs, as part of our Academic Enrichment activities. These programs are for students who are demonstrate high levels of talent within particular subject areas - not just academics. Students do not have to be in the Academic Enrichment Program to qualify for the Ignite Excellence Programs.

Grace Lutheran College is committed to supporting the learning of all students so they may achieve their best. 

As part of our Learning Enhancement program, our team of Learning Support teachers provide exceptional support to students, while our digital and learning resources are available to assist with exams, assignments and classroom learning. 

Working with Year Level Coordinators, Career Guidance and Grace's own School counselling team, students can feel fully supported as they progress through high school and confident in achieving their academic, personal, practical and career goals.

At Grace Lutheran College, we understand the importance career guidance plays in helping students plan their future after high school.

Our award-winning Careers team can help guide and support students as the plan their future career, or prepare for university, TAFE or other tertiary study. With our Career Support programs, students can complete TAFE courses or University subjects during high school. Students can also experience hands-on work experience and industry training that will help them get ahead in their chosen career.

All students have different career aspirations and goals, and are often at different stages of their career planning journey. Our Careers team recognises this, and aims to support every student in finding their own path to career success. 

Grace Lutheran College offers students and families complementary after school tutoring as part of their school fees. 

Students can head to the library after school, and find a tutor to help with homework, research or assignments. All our tutors are current university students with exceptional academic records.

Each tutor offers specialised tutoring in their area of expertise. This may include mathematics, science, english, literature or languages. Student can visit the library to check the current tutoring timetable and find a suitable tutor. Students can then meet with their tutor in the library after school during their designated tutoring time.