San Damiano College

San Damiano College is a contemporary co‑educational secondary college located in Yarrabilba, welcoming its first students in 2021. Grounded in a strong Catholic and Franciscan identity, the College is committed to nurturing young people academically, spiritually and socially within a supportive and faith‑filled community.

The College commenced with three Year 7 classes and will continue to grow year by year, expanding to a full Year 7–12 secondary college. In 2026, San Damiano College will proudly celebrate the graduation of its first cohort of Year 12 students.

​Fast Facts​

  • Located at the corner of Yarrabilba Drive and Woodward Avenue

  • No application fee to submit an enrolment​

  • Enrolment c​riteria and process

  • Enrolment interviews conducted as places become available

College Charism

San Damiano College embraces the Franciscan charism, inspired by St Francis and St Clare of Assisi. Designed in harmony with this tradition, the layout of the College buildings and grounds reflects the feel of the Italian village of Assisi, encouraging a sense of community, simplicity and connection. This charism underpins all aspects of College life, fostering compassion, respect and care for others and for creation.​

College Naming

The name San Damiano holds deep significance within the Franciscan tradition. San Damiano was the original name of a small chapel, monastery and cross in Assisi, Italy. It was here, while praying before the San Damiano Cross, that St Francis heard God call him to “repair the Church.” St Francis lived out this call through a life of service, faith and Gospel living. San Damiano College draws inspiration from this story, encouraging students to live with purpose, integrity and love.

College Principal

Peter Edwards is the Principal of San Damiano College. Peter leads the College with a strong vision for faith‑centred learning and community growth. School tours are conducted on the last Wednesday of each month, offering prospective parents and students the opportunity to experience the College and hear firsthand Peter’s vision for San Damiano College.

Construction

Construction of Stages 1, 2 and 3 of the College is complete, with Stage 4 currently underway, supporting the continued growth and development of the campus as enrolments increase.​

​Why ch​​oose San Damiano College for your child's education? 

At San Damiano College, education is more than academic achievement, it is about forming young people for a life of purpose, faith and service. Guided by our Franciscan tradition, we nurture the whole child in a learning community where every student is known, valued and supported.

  • A faith‑filled, values‑based learning environment where each student is known by name and encouraged to grow in confidence, character and compassion
  • A welcoming, inclusive and family‑centred community where strong relationships between students, families and staff are deeply valued
  • High expectations for behaviour, grounded in respect for self, others and the wider community
  • A strong focus on our core values of Community, Respect, Resilience and Service, shaping students who act with integrity and empathy
  • A genuine sense of belonging, where students are never “just another number” but an important part of the San Damiano family
  • Careful nurturing of individual gifts and abilities, supporting each student to reach their personal best
  • Quality teaching and learning, delivered by committed educators who know their students and inspire a love of learning
  • A broad curriculum and rich cocurricular opportunities, including the innovative Genius Hour, encouraging creativity, curiosity and problem solving
  • Participation in The Resilience Project, an internationally recognised program that equips students with skills to build emotional strength and wellbeing
  • Well resourced learning spaces with full ICT integration to support contemporary and future‑focused learning
  • A commitment to developing lifelong skills and a genuine love of learning
  • A strong emphasis on social justice, service to others and care for creation, in keeping with the Franciscan tradition
  • Preparation for a life of worth, not simply a life of work, empowering students to contribute meaningfully to their communities and the world
At San Damiano College, students are supported to grow as capable learners, compassionate people and responsible global citizens, living out our belief that “We Are One in Love.”​
 
© Brisbane Catholic Education (2021)​​​​

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© Pierce Knoblanche (2022)​