Downlands College

Only one week to go until the biggest netball night of the year! 🏐

The countdown is officially on. Next Friday, the Salo Centre (St Ursula's College) will come alive for the 2026 Merici-Chevalier Cup. We are building up for a massive night of netball, and we want you right there in the stands.

Expect fast-paced action, brilliant teamwork, and that unbeatable Downlands spirit.

Make sure you tell your friends and family, find your best red and blue gear, and mark your calendars for next Friday.

Will you be there to cheer on the teams?

Grab a copy of today's newspaper for a review of Mamma Mia!
We're still buzzing from the performance and the incredible effort our performing arts students and staff poured into making this show so very special. A huge thank you to The Chronicle for attending a performance — we're so glad you loved it as much as we did!

Congratulations to our 19 Downlands students who proudly represented the Darling Downs Region at last week's 17–18 Years State Championships.

With 19 players selected, Downlands had the largest representation of any school at the Championships – a fantastic achievement that reflects the strength of our rugby program and the commitment of our students both on and off the field.

We are especially proud of Charlie, Samo and Savelio, who have been selected in the Queensland team and will now go on to compete at the National Championships. This is a tremendous honour and recognition of their hard work and outstanding performances throughout the tournament.

Special congratulations also to Theo, who was named the recipient of the Darling Downs Life Member Award.

Well done to all 19 players on representing Downlands and the Darling Downs with pride, determination and sportsmanship.

Earlier this week, hundreds of Downlands students' family members visited the Graham Centre for our 13th Movers and Shakers event. Our annual Movers and Shakers event is where our Year 8 students become a person from the Catholic Church's history who has influenced change, whilst answering a series of questions in character. For the past six weeks, our students have been researching, compiling timelines and completing writing tasks related to the topic to assist them in their preparation for yesterday evening's event. Congratulations to all our students involved for a successful evening.

The Cattle Show Team had a fantastic time at FarmFest on Tuesday, competing in the Led Steer and Heifer competition:

🏆 4th place in the Under 380kg Steer class with Bombshell.
🏆 5th place in the Under 380kg Steer class with Air Time.
🏆 4th place in the 380-450kg class with Jimmy.

A huge congratulations to Kobi and Mason for making it to the finals in the 12-15 years Junior Paraders, and to Eliza for reaching the 16-19 years Paraders final. Well done!

We also want to give a special shout-out to Fletcher, Koenraad, Caitlyn, and Zara. They were recognised for their incredible growth and diligent work ethic throughout the year and the event.

It was wonderful to see so many parents, friends, and staff cheering us on. Thank you for all your support.

Now, it's time to focus on Ekka preparations.

Congratulations to our students who recently represented the Darling Downs Region at Queensland School Sport State Championships.

Ben and Mitchell proudly represented the Darling Downs Region at the 13–15 Years Boys Netball State Championships, competing against the best players from across Queensland.

Amity and Maisie represented the region at the 10–12 Years State Championships, showcasing their skills and sportsmanship on the state stage. We also congratulate Miss Vinson, as the team manager for the Darling Downs side.

Adding to the success, Gabrielle was a Queensland School Sport (QSS) Student Official for the event, a fantastic achievement that highlights her commitment to umpiring Netball.

We are incredibly proud of all students and staff involved and congratulate them on their outstanding achievements representing both Darling Downs and Downlands College.

It's time to show our famous Downlands spirit as we prepare for the biggest netball night of the year. ⁠
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Join us on Friday, June 12, at the Salo Centre at St Ursula's College to cheer on our teams and witness some incredible competition. ⁠
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Gather your friends and family, wear your colours with pride, and let's create an unforgettable atmosphere of support and community.⁠
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Go Downlands!

Three of our keen runners met the 2026 Young Australian of the Year, Nedd Brockmann, at the Queens Park event yesterday evening.

Nedd is known for raising over $10.6 million to fight homelessness across Australia, taking on tough challenges like ultra-marathon running. His message stayed with us all: homelessness should not equal hopelessness.

📸: Lewis (Year 10), Nedd Brockmann, Angus (Year 11) and Henry (Year 7).

That’s a wrap on Mamma Mia! 🎭 What a show, what a cast, what a crew. Thank you to our audiences, families and supporters for bringing the energy every night. Enjoy the highlights and celebrate the incredible talent, teamwork and joy that make the Downlands Performing Arts program so special. 🌟