St Joseph's College Banora Point

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SJC works closely with its parents and the community to fulfill the important role of educating the youth of the Tweed Heads region. Our motto, ‘Peace through Justice,’ is modified from Pope Pius XII’s motto ‘Opus Justitiae Pax’ – The work of justice is peace. This original motto was taken up in 1939 at the outbreak of World War II. The motto transcends the circumstances of those times to inspire each of us through significant effort in our personal lives, to establish community at local and international levels. The dove of peace reinforces this message.

The crest of SJC represents both traditional and contemporary sources of inspiration for our College. The central motif is the Cross, dividing and uniting the quadrants. The vertical bar reminds us of our relationship with God and the horizontal of our relationship with each other. The Southern Cross symbolizes our Australian identity. We are situated in the beautiful Tweed River Valley – the rim of the Green Caldera.

This dramatic landscape surrounds our four hectares which sweep down to the wetlands of Tweed Heads. The environment is a strong presence in our lives and is represented by the three guiding dolphins. They are a powerful reminder of the Tweed Valley’s coastal heritage and are a symbol of a healthy, joyful and harmonious environment. Supporting our faith and respect for the environment, are the traditional symbols of knowledge and learning: the book and the lamp.