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The beginning of Matthew Flinders Anglican College

Matthew Flinders Anglican College welcomed its first students on January 29, 1990. On January 29, 1990, the first students walked through the gates of Matthew Flinders Anglican College. Once a thriving citrus orchard, the Buderim…

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Interview with Rod Forrester, Foundation Chair

“I went along to their committee meeting to hear about the new school project and by the…

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First Principal, Stephen Matthew

Mr Matthew said he worked with a “terrific team” in the six months before the school’s opening…

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Anthony Vincent, Principal, 1999-2013

This story was first published in the annual Flinders The Investigator magazine, 2013 (pages 6-9) Anthony Vincent…

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The first College Camp! Off to Camp Duckadang – June, 1990

The country property gave our founding students and staff an opportunity to build friendships and challenge themselves.…

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Setting our school culture

Excerpts from The Investigator 1990, by Principal Stephen Matthew The School Crest and Motto Technically, the school…

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The Harvest

In 1989, the school council purchases an orange orchard of 20 hectares just below the mountain of…

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Foundation student, Bede Evans

An excerpt from a story in The Sunshine Coast Daily, Saturday, 30 January, 2010, "College hits 20-year…

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Early Years of Flinders – Stories from our Legend’s Lunch

In this article, Flinders’ Registrar Debbie Southern captures some of the conversation enjoyed on the day of…

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Founding teacher, Greg Cook

“The kids were very eager. The school had a lovely family feel. Everyone knew each other and…

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Reflection by Principal, Stuart Meade

"The Flinders reputation of outstanding academic achievement, 'lovely students' and the unrivalled physical setting were enough to…

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Meet the Fitzpatricks – a proud Flinders family

When it came time to choose a school for the littlest ones, Flinders came out on top…

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30 Years of Banding at Flinders

The Matthew Flinders Anglican College Co-curricular music program provides a diverse range of ensembles. In addition to…

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Reflections by Retiring Principal, Stuart Meade

21 December 2023 In this Q&A, Principal Stuart Meade reflects on his career, achievements and legacy over…

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Mr Stuart Meade’s Legacy During his Principalship of Flinders (2017-2023)

During his principalship of Matthew Flinders Anglican College, Mr Stuart Meade successfully led many legacy projects at…

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Flinders Inducts Fifth College Principal, Michelle Carroll, January 2024

Matthew Flinders Anglican College celebrated a significant moment in its school history on Tuesday, 30 January 2024,…

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Flinders Officially Opens Infinity Centre, May 2024

Audacious thinking, furious creativity and unbridled curiosity are a natural part of learning for students at Matthew Flinders Anglican…

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