Bentley Park College is a state school located in Southern Cairns, Far North Queensland, providing a comprehensive education from Prep to Year 12 for all children in the family. The college places a strong emphasis on maintaining the health and safety of students and staff, including addressing online behaviors and promoting year-round sun protection. The motto and vision of ‘Aspire Learn Achieve’ guide the educational approach at Bentley Park College, with a focus on celebrating cultural diversity and instilling values of respect, responsibility, and resilience.
At Bentley Park College, the ‘Pillars of Excellence’ framework encompasses Academia, Citizenship, The Arts, Technology, and Sport, offering a wide range of learning opportunities for students across all year levels. The college’s curriculum supports students’ development through key junctures from Prep to Senior Secondary, fostering leadership skills through community engagement and peer mentoring. Students benefit from a rich learning environment that includes annual sporting events, SMART interactive panels in classrooms, and a variety of ICT elective subjects for Secondary students.
With a commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals, Bentley Park College offers all five Arts strands – Dance, Drama, Media Arts, Music, and Visual Arts. The college’s focus on holistic education is evident in the success of its graduates, who demonstrate strengths in academia, citizenship, the arts, technology, and sport. Students of all ages enjoy the inclusive and enriching P-12 advantage, growing from children into adults within a supportive and diverse learning community.