Ignatius Park College (Townsville)
Welcome to IPC
Ignatius Park College, Townsville is a Catholic Secondary College for boys in the Edmund Rice tradition. It is a part of the network of 38 Edmund Rice schools Australia-wide.
Since opening in 1969, Ignatius Park College has built on the Christian Brothers' proud tradition of academic, cultural, sporting, spiritual and personal excellence by providing the highest standards of staff and facilities and opportunities for students in a caring Christian environment.
Based on faith education and Christian living, Ignatius Park College has developed a fine tradition of educating young men to become leaders within the community.
Academic Programs
The College's challenging academic programs revolve around a recognition that boys think and learn differently from girls. Our routines and curriculum are therefore carefully structured to allow maximum personal growth within an environment tailored specifically to cater for boys' academic, physical and emotional development.
We have adopted a range of boy-friendly pedagogies designed to maximise learning in a supportive academic environment. All lessons are structured to include variety of pace and learning activities, catering for different styles of learning. Student progress and performance is carefully monitored to ensure boys achieve to their potential.
We offer a two-tiered approach to learning reflected in our College structure which provides a seamless transition from one phase to the next.
Students in Years 7 to 10 undertake a program of study to prepare them with the knowledge, understanding and skills needed for work and life in the 21st Century.
And Years 11 and 12 students are provided the pathway to a successful future based on their personal goals and skills.
Our College provides opportunities so that boys can go on to further study at university, go on to a trade, or move directly into a career.
Co-curricular Programs
Sport:
Opportunities exist for students to take part in a wide range of sports, including Rugby League, Rugby Union, Soccer, Basketball, Water Polo, Athletics, Swimming, Cross Country, Cricket, Touch, and Volleyball, Hockey, AFL. We also participate in other sports , like Rowing, where there are organized competitions.
Musical Production:
The Combined Schools' Musical harnesses the talents of students across three Townsville Catholic Colleges: Ignatius Park College, St Margaret Mary's College and St Patrick's College Townsville. The Combined Schools' Musical is proudly hosted by St Margaret Mary's College in 2024 - We're excited to be a part of this wonderful production!
Music:
The Ignatius Park College Music program has something for everyone. Ensembles include the Stage Band, Guitar Ensemble and Choir with a number of school and public performances each year. The school also boasts several student driven rock bands who regularly achieve well in the various Battle of the Bands.
Debating:
We have an extensive Debating programme available to boys of all ages with several teams competing in the Townsville Inter-school Debating competition with many teams reaching finals. Debating provides students with opportunities to hone their skills in problem solving, team work and public speaking.
Chess:
Chess is one of the extra activities that the school offers which encourages the boys to use their mind. It creates a great social activity and students have the opportunity to compete in the Regional Queensland Schools Chess competition in a friendly inter-school setting.