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Sacred Heart Day - Year 4 Downlanders learn the Oogie youtu.be/KNrcShZtQic via @YouTube

Can you spot the blue Downlands blazer? Year 11 Downlander Dominic is one of the Queensland students going to the National Youth Science Forum in January. Well done Dominic

NZ tour update - dinner at Papanui RSA last night, followed by a session with Crusaders coaching staff today. Tonight our First XV will be at the Crusaders v Highlanders Super Rugby match - perhaps you'll catch a glimpse of them!

It was great to see an enthusiastic group of Downlanders play in the Toowoomba Junior Tennis competition during Term 1. Congratulations to Alec Hollingworth, Jesse Hollingworth and Oliver Bruce who had a great season... facebook.com/Downlands/post…

After yesterday's pre-tour training and an informal dinner with families and sponsors, our First XV departed early this morning for their NZ tour. Players will attend a training session with... thechronicle.com.au/news/downlands…

The update to My Downlands is complete and the system is back online. If experience any access issues, please contact the My Downlands admin via schoolbox@downlands.qld.edu.au

What a lovely way for our Junior students to finish the term - wishing the Downlands community a safe and blessed holiday!

Year 9 Drama students have been studying Magical Realism this term, culminating in a performance of ‘Luke Lloyd: Alienoid’ last week. The play tells the tale of a young boy, Luke, who has trouble fitting in at school.... facebook.com/Downlands/post…

My Downlands will be undergoing an update on Friday 5 April, from 9am to 9:30am. During this time, parents & students may experience connectivity issues and limited access to the site.

Downlands First XV Head Coach and Past Student, Mr Garrick Morgan was recently elected as a vice-president of Queensland Rugby Union. Congratulations Garrick! rugby.com.au/news/2019/03/3…

After being joyfully regaled by tales of “pirates”, “buccaneers” and “walking the plank” in their novel study of Wiggy and Boa by Anna Fienberg, today students in Years 4 and 5 enjoyed a “Pirate Day”. This was a... facebook.com/Downlands/post…

At the Australian Track and Field Championships in Sydney yesterday, Carter Blades (Year 9) became the U15 Australian Champion for 400m with a PB of 50.98. Congratulations Carter! Click to view the final. youtu.be/s8VdOyi60P8?t=…

Caritas Day was picture perfect - stay tuned for the results!

Our Year 11 Legal Studies class recently visited the Brisbane Supreme Court, watched various court sessions and were privileged to have District Court Judge, Vicky Loury QC speak with them. After lunch students engaged... facebook.com/Downlands/post…

The first round of enrichment rotations wrapped up today with each group giving a presentation about what they learned at the Junior School assembly. Here are some snapshots from their Enrichment Friday sessions.

Congratulations to Will Doyle who placed First in the 15-25 years Junior Stud Judges and was named Champion Junior Judge at the Warwick Show. facebook.com/Downlands/post…

More of the magic from our annual Grandparents Day ...

Wishing Downlander Patrick McCarthy-Cole (Year 7) all the best as he makes his stage debut as Young Charlie in #KinkyBoots tonight! There are quite a few Downlands connections with the #EmpireTheatre production so they... facebook.com/Downlands/post…

Our Futsal teams recorded some amazing results in the finals this week. Congratulations to both players and coaches on a great season! facebook.com/Downlands/post…