St Michael’s Catholic School, Palm Island QLD
Gender
Co-Ed
Years
Prep-6
Enrolments
143
Established: 1934
Principal: Janelle Saunders
Address: Banfield Highway, Palm Island 4816
Key Information
Staff
N/A
Fees
See Website (Primary)
Languages
N/A
About our school
Welcome to St Michael’s Catholic School, Palm Island. Where Individuality Shines.
St Michael’s Catholic School is proud to be the only Catholic primary school serving the Palm Island community. We provide a high-quality education aligned with the Australian Curriculum, while honouring and embracing Indigenous cultural identity, traditions, and ways of knowing.
At the heart of our school is a deep commitment to each child. We nurture students to become compassionate, confident, and capable young people who contribute positively to their community, culture, and the life of the Church. Curious and full of potential, our students are supported to grow into lifelong learners who are proud of who they are and where they come from.
Nestled in the foothills of Mount Bentley on Great Palm Island, our school is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty — from sweeping ocean views to lush green hills, a flowing creek, and golden beaches. This unique setting enriches learning and strengthens our connection to land, culture, and creation.
Discover St Michael’s Catholic School, Palm Island — where community, culture, faith, and nature come together, and individuality truly shines.
Principal's Message
Children at St Michael’s Catholic School, Palm Island, are positive and curious learners, possessing a certain charisma in their sense of humour and affectionate nature.
Welcome to our school website. Please explore and discover the beauty and individuality of our close-knit school community.
St Michael’s School exists to serve the community’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the majority being of Aboriginal descent. The Christian and Indigenous values of sharing and respect for family life are intimately interwoven and find expression in our relationships and Aboriginality.
Our school provides a structured environment where students and staff live and learn together in productivity and harmony through culturally appropriate, relevant, progressive opportunities based on the Australian Curriculum.
Parents expect their children be well educated so as to aspire to their dreams. The children often begin schooling equipped with their own Palm Island English, sometimes without literacy skills relating to Australian Standard English.
At St Michael’s we strive to develop students’ talents and skills with constant encouragement to channel these gifts in a productive manner. Students thrive on achievement, while at the same time, may become easily frustrated when mistakes are made. As staff we have high expectation relationships, by providing positive role models to guide them in their growth to become effective decision makers we work to educating the future leaders of Australia.
I invite you to get in contact should you have any questions about our wonderful school.
Janelle Saunders – Principal
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