​​​​​Dear Members of the St Ann's community,

It is my great joy to welcome you to St Ann's School, Redbank Plains. Our website offers a window into the life of our vibrant community, the learning that takes place each day, and the vision that guides our future.

St Ann's is a welcoming Catholic school, one of 146 schools administered by Brisbane Catholic Education on behalf of the Archdiocese of Brisbane. As part of the St Francis Xavier, Goodna Parish, we continue to grow as a faith-filled learning community, proudly serving students from Prep to Year 6. As we move towards full capacity, St Ann's will become a four-stream school catering for approximately 780 students, supported by a dedicated team of teachers and staff.

Our contemporary learning environments are designed to empower each child with the knowledge, skills and capabilities to thrive in an ever-changing world. At the heart of our work is a commitment to nurturing the whole child—academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually—within a culture of high expectations and deep care.

Our Vision calls us to build a contemporary learning environment within a warm and welcoming community that values diversity. Our Mission, inspired by Pope Francis, reminds us of our responsibility to ensure that Catholic education is accessible and available to all—forming young people who act with compassion, courage and hope.

In 2026, our school theme, “Radiating Hope in the World," invites us to live intentionally as people of hope. In a world that can at times feel uncertain, we are called to be a light for others—through our words, our actions, and the way we care for one another.

What does it mean to radiate hope?

• In our classrooms, it is seen when students approach learning with courage, curiosity and perseverance
• In our relationships, it is reflected in kindness, respect and inclusion
• In our community, it is expressed through service, compassion and faith in action

At St Ann's, we believe strongly in the power of partnership. Guided by the understanding that “it takes a village to raise a child," we work closely with families to ensure every student is known, valued and supported to flourish.

As Catholic educators, we are entrusted with a profound mission. The Queensland Bishops remind us that Catholic schools are communities where faith and life are brought together—where the dignity of each person is upheld, and where young people are formed not only for success, but for purpose. In this way, Catholic education is not simply about knowledge, but about transformation: shaping hearts that recognise God's presence in the world and respond with hope, justice and love.

St Ann's is a school where every child belongs, where relationships underpin learning, and where each student is encouraged to become who they are called to be. I look forward to continuing to build a strong, collaborative culture where open communication and shared purpose enable every learner to thrive.

I warmly invite you to visit our school, meet our team, and experience the spirit of St Ann's firsthand.

“We are a Christ-centred community, called to be who we are dreamed to be, contributing to a more just and caring world."

Julie Rey
Principal​

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© Brisbane Catholic Education, St Ann's School (2023)