Lourdes Hill College, founded in 1916 by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan, is an independent, Catholic Secondary School for Girls with a current enrolment of 930 in Years 8-12. The College remains in the care of the Congregation of the Good Samaritan Sisters of the Order of St Benedict and this is reflected in the spiritual heritage of the College which includes the compassion of the Good Samaritan, the Patronage of Mary under the title of Our Lady of Lourdes, and a strong Benedictine tradition emphasising values that support holistic living. Lourdes Hill College strives to allow individuals to be flexible thinkers and lifelong learners who will succeed in the information and knowledge age. The College introduced a 1-to-1 laptop program in 2010, and has a strong support program for students who experience learning difficulties as well as a specialised program for high-achieving students. Our students are challenged to construct knowledge using disciplined inquiry to explore issues that have value beyond the classroom. As knowledge informs the lives our students will lead, all learning at Lourdes Hill College is grounded in a Catholic, holistic vision of life. The College is proud of its record of academic, sporting and cultural achievement and its strong emphasis on social justice. The College curriculum is grounded in the Dimensions of Learning Framework which promotes a culture of success for all students. Lourdes Hill College is committed to fostering and developing young leaders. The Student Council and House Councils provide many leadership opportunities for students of all year levels. The Student and House Councils work on chosen initiatives to enhance the College climate, ethos and environment. Student leadership roles are also established in our Middle School, College co-curricular and Service Learning programs. We ensure that students’ health and wellness are nurtured in many inclusive, integrated programs which provide opportunities for students to develop and maintain physical and emotional well-..