Audacious thinking, furious creativity and unbridled curiosity are a natural part of learning for students at Matthew Flinders Anglican College in their new world-class, masterplanned Infinity Centre, which was officially opened on Wednesday, 22 May 2024.
Secondary School students from Years 7 to 12, staff and special guests gathered to mark the significant occasion in the College’s history.
The official opening event featured a dedication and blessing by the Most Reverend Jeremy Greaves KCSJ, Archbishop of Brisbane; a prayer by the College Chaplain, Reverend Kathrin Koning; and an opening address by the College Principal, Ms Michelle Carroll.
Ms Carroll said, “The Infinity Centre plaque that is unveiled today tells the story of this building—when it was built, when it was opened and by whom.
“Yet it also holds a deeper narrative of our past, our present and our future. It captures the dreams, hopes and stories of every Flinders student who will learn and grow within these walls – today and for generations to come,” she said.
“I encourage our students to contribute their own stories to this building; they will be as integral as the glass, bricks, artworks and design installations captured inside.
“This moment is not just about the present; it is about the future of learning at Matthew Flinders Anglican College as we celebrate the beginning of a new chapter, dedicated to fostering curiosity, creativity and excellence in all our students.”
The opening plaque was unveiled by Mr Stuart Meade, who was College Principal from 2017 to 2023 and oversaw the Flinders Masterplan, and College Board Chair Ms Peta Grenfell.
The Welcome to Country and didgeridoo performance was provided by Mr Lyndon Davis, local Gubbi Gubbi Traditional Custodian of the Land upon which the College stands on the Mooloolah Plains at the foot of Buderim Mountain.
Ms Carroll thanked the many people involved in bringing the Infinity Centre to life as part of the Flinders Masterplan, including the College Board, Flinders staff members and the project teams at Integral Construction and at Studio E Architecture.
The opening event featured performances by the Stage Band with its talented musicians across the Secondary School and conductor Mr John Thomas, the highly respected Co-ordinator of Band, Brass and Woodwind at Flinders.
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