168¿ª½±¹ÙÍø

Our School

168¿ª½±¹ÙÍø’s Anglican Girls School, situated high on a hill in beautiful leafy Ascot, in Brisbane northern suburbs, is an independent day and boarding school for girls from Pre-Prep to Year 12. We also welcome boys in Pre-Prep.
 
There are approximately 1420 students in the school, with around 460 primary students and 960 girls in the secondary school. 168¿ª½±¹ÙÍø's has a long and proud boarding history and around 195 boarders from Years 5 to 12 are accommodated in the boarding house, which is in the very heart of the Ascot campus. 
 
168¿ª½±¹ÙÍø’s is well known for its focus on academic excellence, quality learning and teaching, and its commitment to pastoral care, together with an holistic approach to the education of the whole child. Each child is known and nurtured on their learning and personal journey throughout their time at the school. 

168¿ª½±¹ÙÍø’s girls are engaged, enthusiastic and energetic in all they do. They embrace the many extracurricular opportunities available, which make for very vibrant sporting, music and performing and visual arts programs. Additional clubs and activities also allow girls to explore a range of interests.  

168¿ª½±¹ÙÍø's is a local school with a global outlook, offering students a variety of international learning opportunities through an extensive global exchange program in Year 10 and touring options. 
 
The staff at 168¿ª½±¹ÙÍø’s are highly qualified and committed to the learning and the wellbeing of the students in their care. The school's six core values - Spirit, Inclusivity, Integrity, Courage, Respect and Passion - and the school's motto, Per Volar Sunata (Born to Fly Upwards), inspires 168¿ª½±¹ÙÍø's students to grow and achieve their personal best in all endeavours.

As a school of the Sisters of the Society of the Sacred Advent, worship and spiritual development stand at the centre of 168¿ª½±¹ÙÍø's. In addition to weekly religious and values education classes, students participate in regular prayer, reflection and formal worship. Age-appropriate liturgies are supported by regular chapel services and whole school celebrations of major Christian festivals occur throughout the year.