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Tuesday, 15 Sept 2026

Giving Braddon a Voice at Australia’s first National Youth Parliament

Year 11 student Srishti Lavania represented the federal electorate of Braddon at Australia’s inaugural National Youth Parliament, taking her place alongside young people from every federal electorate across the country. Held in Canberra from 16–20 August, the five-day residential program brought together 150 secondary students, one from each of Australia’s...

Thursday, 03 Sept 2026

NotEvenOnce: Helping Young People Understand Brain Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs

Understanding the ‘why’ behind our choices “Who thought about their brain today?” It was a simple question from Tanya Cavanagh, but one that opened a much bigger conversation for St Brendan-Shaw College students about brain health, alcohol and other drugs, the choices young people encounter and what can sit behind...

Saturday, 29 Aug 2026

Students Explore Construction Careers with the Hi-Vis Army

Year 9 and 10 students at St Brendan-Shaw College in Devonport explored pathways into Tasmania’s construction industry on Friday, with a visit from the Hi-Vis Army combining practical careers advice with the opportunity to experience operating heavy machinery through simulation. The Hi-Vis Army is a Tasmanian initiative helping young people...

Friday, 07 Aug 2026

Paul Pritchard challenges St Brendan-Shaw College students to rethink adventure

Who gets to have an adventure? Adventurer, author and disability advocate Paul Pritchard challenged students at St Brendan-Shaw College to consider that question during a powerful presentation exploring resilience, disability, empathy, risk and the life-changing experiences that shape who we become. Speaking with Senior Secondary Outdoor Education classes and male...

Thursday, 02 July 2026

Explore Your Senior Pathway at Our Information Session

Choosing a senior pathway is an exciting step, and finding the right learning environment can make all the difference.Prospective students and their families are invited to attend St Brendan-Shaw College’s Senior Students Information Open Day on Tuesday 7 July.The Open Day provides an opportunity to experience the College in action...

Friday, 05 Dec 2025

NAPLAN 2025: St Brendan-Shaw College Among Tasmania’s Top Secondary Schools

St Brendan-Shaw College’s Year 9 students have achieved one of Tasmania’s strongest NAPLAN results for 2025, with the College ranked among the state’s top secondary schools. Recent media coverage of the 2025 NAPLAN results has highlighted Tasmania’s top-performing schools, using data published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority...

Monday, 30 June 2025

Insights from Kristine Bull on Autism Spectrum Disorder

At our recent staff meeting, we had the privilege of hearing from Kristine Bull, a respected psychologist known for her work at Devonport’s Pathway House and Pathway Shed. Kristine shared insights into how students experience school, particularly those on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing differences, and offered practical...