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Decathlon Delight 
BBC Old Collegian, Ash Moloney (2017) takes gold at the IAAF World U20 Championships in Finland

News from the OCA

Decathlon Delight 
BBC Old Collegian, Ash Moloney (2017) takes gold at the IAAF World U20 Championships in Finland

Scotland Bound

Spotlight on Pipes and Drums

Prior to their performances at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and World Pipe Band Championships some band members share their thoughts on the upcoming tour

Scotland Bound

Spotlight on Pipes and Drums

Prior to their performances at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and World Pipe Band Championships some band members share their thoughts on the upcoming tour

Robotics World Champions

Robotics news from Montreal
BBC crowned Super Team Champions in Lightweight and Open Division at the 2018 RoboCup Junior World Championships

Robotics World Champions

Robotics news from Montreal
BBC crowned Super Team Champions in Lightweight and Open Division at the 2018 RoboCup Junior World Championships

Tennis Champions

Six in a row for our First IV

BBC crowned 2018 GPS Tennis champions

Tennis Champions

Six in a row for our First IV

BBC crowned 2018 GPS Tennis champions

BBC Robotics on the world stage

Boys bound for RoboCup Junior World Championships in Montreal
If the thought of working alongside robots seems futuristic, think again

BBC Robotics on the world stage

Boys bound for RoboCup Junior World Championships in Montreal
If the thought of working alongside robots seems futuristic, think again

Cross Country Champions

Making memories and writing history
BBC crowned 2018 GPS Cross Country champions

Cross Country Champions

Making memories and writing history
BBC crowned 2018 GPS Cross Country champions

BBC Pipe Band on the World Stage

BBC Pipe Band on the World Stage

BBC students to perform at the 2018 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and World Pipe Band Championships in Scotland

BBC Pipe Band on the World Stage

BBC Pipe Band on the World Stage

BBC students to perform at the 2018 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and World Pipe Band Championships in Scotland

Honourable Mention

International Mathematical Modeling Challenge 
BBC boys using maths to make a real difference to the world around them

Honourable Mention

International Mathematical Modeling Challenge 
BBC boys using maths to make a real difference to the world around them

Suncorp Stadium Curtain Raiser

Big weekend for BBC Rugby
Preseason matches against the Sunshine Coast and NZ.

Suncorp Stadium Curtain Raiser

Big weekend for BBC Rugby
Preseason matches against the Sunshine Coast and NZ.

BBC in the Community

Tennis Connections

BBC Seniors support students from Mount Ommaney Special School to actively participate in new tennis program.

BBC in the Community

Tennis Connections

BBC Seniors support students from Mount Ommaney Special School to actively participate in new tennis program.

Amnesty Club in action

A Helping Hand

BBC boys lend a helping hand through community engagement initiatives.

Amnesty Club in action

A Helping Hand

BBC boys lend a helping hand through community engagement initiatives.

Bridging the Student-Scientist gap

Industry Partnerships at work
Student-scientist partnership provides opportunity for boys to work on real projects.

Bridging the Student-Scientist gap

Industry Partnerships at work
Student-scientist partnership provides opportunity for boys to work on real projects.

Voyage of a Lifetime

Tall tales and tall ships
“This is an experience that I’ll never forget.” - Daniel Aziz, Year 11

Voyage of a Lifetime

Tall tales and tall ships
“This is an experience that I’ll never forget.” - Daniel Aziz, Year 11

Stage is set for BBC Boarder

Mitch’s Moment With Aussie Music Legend

Dirranbandi Charity Concert to Feature BBC’s own Mitch Salisbury alongside Aussie music legend, Paul Kelly.


Stage is set for BBC Boarder

Mitch’s Moment With Aussie Music Legend

Dirranbandi Charity Concert to Feature BBC’s own Mitch Salisbury alongside Aussie music legend, Paul Kelly.


TJ Ryan Medal and Scholarship

Department of Education - TJ Ryan Medal and Scholarship

Congratulations to 2017 College Captain, Ben Carlyon on being awarded the TJ Ryan Medal and Scholarship.

TJ Ryan Medal and Scholarship

Department of Education - TJ Ryan Medal and Scholarship

Congratulations to 2017 College Captain, Ben Carlyon on being awarded the TJ Ryan Medal and Scholarship.

Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships

Scholar Success

Congratulates to our 2017 Scholars - Alistair, Mark and Cooper - recipients of QUT Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships for 2018.

Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships

Scholar Success

Congratulates to our 2017 Scholars - Alistair, Mark and Cooper - recipients of QUT Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships for 2018.

GPS100 Music Showcase

GPS Centenary Music Showcase

A spectacular night to remember

GPS100 Music Showcase

GPS Centenary Music Showcase

A spectacular night to remember

Service of Commissioning

Heralded with bag pipes and sealed with a war cry

The BBC community gathers to welcome our ninth Headmaster, Mr Paul Brown and his family to the College community.

Service of Commissioning

Heralded with bag pipes and sealed with a war cry

The BBC community gathers to welcome our ninth Headmaster, Mr Paul Brown and his family to the College community.

Noah wins state music competition

Music to our ears

Noah Lynch awarded prestigious English Family Prize, hosted by the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

Noah wins state music competition

Music to our ears

Noah Lynch awarded prestigious English Family Prize, hosted by the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

100 Years Strong

Celebrating the GPS Centenary

The Great Public Schools Association of Queensland officially launches GPS100: a year-long Centenary celebration

100 Years Strong

Celebrating the GPS Centenary

The Great Public Schools Association of Queensland officially launches GPS100: a year-long Centenary celebration

BBC thinks global

Global leadership, locally

BBC International and Indigenous students are participating in an Australian-first pilot project, aimed at creating innovative global student leaders.

BBC thinks global

Global leadership, locally

BBC International and Indigenous students are participating in an Australian-first pilot project, aimed at creating innovative global student leaders.

Lions Youth of the Year

We are BBC, hear us roar! 

Four of BBC’s finest young men demonstrate intelligence, resilience and engagement at the Brisbane Metropolitan Lions Youth of the Year trial, with James Ward crowned the successful candidate.

Lions Youth of the Year

We are BBC, hear us roar! 

Four of BBC’s finest young men demonstrate intelligence, resilience and engagement at the Brisbane Metropolitan Lions Youth of the Year trial, with James Ward crowned the successful candidate.

Expect Great Things

Measuring Success

“At BBC we believe success has many faces and ensuring boys are able to get to where they want to go has always been our first measure of success” - Paul Brown, Headmaster

Expect Great Things

Measuring Success

“At BBC we believe success has many faces and ensuring boys are able to get to where they want to go has always been our first measure of success” - Paul Brown, Headmaster

Congratulations 2017 Seniors

OP results released

Brisbane Boys’ College students have woken this morning to superb results and we would like to congratulate our 2017 Seniiors on their achievements.


Congratulations 2017 Seniors

OP results released

Brisbane Boys’ College students have woken this morning to superb results and we would like to congratulate our 2017 Seniiors on their achievements.


Read, Write, Inc.

Building strong foundations, early.

We have always known literacy is a key indicator of success at school. At BBC, it is in Prep where a boy begins his schooling literacy journey.

Read, Write, Inc.

Building strong foundations, early.

We have always known literacy is a key indicator of success at school. At BBC, it is in Prep where a boy begins his schooling literacy journey.

Coffee for Cambodia

Serving others for the greater good.

When purchasing a coffee for $4.00 can equal two-days' wages and a lifetime of possibilities.

Coffee for Cambodia

Serving others for the greater good.

When purchasing a coffee for $4.00 can equal two-days' wages and a lifetime of possibilities.

Science and Social Issues

Cutting edge research at BBC.

BBC may well be cultivating the next generation of innovators set to cure cancer or unravel the mysteries of Parkinson's disease, as students conduct research into social issues. 

Science and Social Issues

Cutting edge research at BBC.

BBC may well be cultivating the next generation of innovators set to cure cancer or unravel the mysteries of Parkinson's disease, as students conduct research into social issues. 

International School Student of the Year

Living the dream

BBC's Taehwan Kim has received a distinguished accolade from Trade and Investment Queensland for his commitment to studies and life in Australia.

International School Student of the Year

Living the dream

BBC's Taehwan Kim has received a distinguished accolade from Trade and Investment Queensland for his commitment to studies and life in Australia.

Taking the STEM world by storm

Technically a Superteam

A team of five Year 12 students have been crowned superteam robotics champions, after defeating some of the world’s leading technology giants. 

Taking the STEM world by storm

Technically a Superteam

A team of five Year 12 students have been crowned superteam robotics champions, after defeating some of the world’s leading technology giants. 

Playing With Purpose

Sneak Peek into Prep 

They may only be five years old but our Prep boys are already paving their own path. Step inside our Prep classroom and hear about our program from BBC Head of Junior School and Prep Teacher.

Playing With Purpose

Sneak Peek into Prep 

They may only be five years old but our Prep boys are already paving their own path. Step inside our Prep classroom and hear about our program from BBC Head of Junior School and Prep Teacher.

Academic accolades continue

QCAA awards

2016 Scholars Hainian Yu and Jacob White recognised at the QCAA awards.

Academic accolades continue

QCAA awards

2016 Scholars Hainian Yu and Jacob White recognised at the QCAA awards.

Congratulations 2016 Seniors

OP results released

The release of OP results represents a significant milestone for many of our 2016 Seniors and we would like to congratulate them on their achievements.

Congratulations 2016 Seniors

OP results released

The release of OP results represents a significant milestone for many of our 2016 Seniors and we would like to congratulate them on their achievements.

BBC Launches Business Directory

Join our Business Directory
Connect with the BBC network via our Business Directory to promote your business or to search for a product or service

BBC Launches Business Directory

Join our Business Directory
Connect with the BBC network via our Business Directory to promote your business or to search for a product or service

Year 7 Connect Retreat

Let The Adventure Begin

Starting high school represents a monumental milestone in a child’s life. For Year 7 students at Brisbane Boys’ College, it presents an opportunity to retreat to the great outdoors.

Year 7 Connect Retreat

Let The Adventure Begin

Starting high school represents a monumental milestone in a child’s life. For Year 7 students at Brisbane Boys’ College, it presents an opportunity to retreat to the great outdoors.

Growth Mindset

The truth about performance

Unleashing Personal Potential Founder, Luke McKenna, recently spoke with parents at the BBC P&F Parent Forum about the importance of fostering a growth mindset. 

Growth Mindset

The truth about performance

Unleashing Personal Potential Founder, Luke McKenna, recently spoke with parents at the BBC P&F Parent Forum about the importance of fostering a growth mindset. 

In Focus: NAPLAN

Literacy in Action

We explore the ins and outs of NAPLAN, the varied perceptions surrounding the assessment program and ultimately our philosophy as a school when it comes to helping boys to develop as learners. 


In Focus: NAPLAN

Literacy in Action

We explore the ins and outs of NAPLAN, the varied perceptions surrounding the assessment program and ultimately our philosophy as a school when it comes to helping boys to develop as learners. 


Careers Conference

Forging their own path

BBC hosted its annual Careers Conference for Year 12 students to assist them in planning their futures and providing opportunities to speak directly with industry and tertiary providers.

Careers Conference

Forging their own path

BBC hosted its annual Careers Conference for Year 12 students to assist them in planning their futures and providing opportunities to speak directly with industry and tertiary providers.

Homework and Study

Parent Resource

What every parent should know when it comes to homework and study and the neuroscience behind it.

Homework and Study

Parent Resource

What every parent should know when it comes to homework and study and the neuroscience behind it.

Strength and Determination

BBC Rowers secure third place

A fitting end to mark 100 years of rowing at the College

Strength and Determination

BBC Rowers secure third place

A fitting end to mark 100 years of rowing at the College

Academic Pathways

Success has many faces

Boys go forth with the confidence and capability to change the world.

Academic Pathways

Success has many faces

Boys go forth with the confidence and capability to change the world.

The future is now

Team Pi - World Champions

Boys experience success at the RoboCup World Championships in China

The future is now

Team Pi - World Champions

Boys experience success at the RoboCup World Championships in China

Academic Allstars

The power of words

A thought provoking critque from Year 11 student, Jacob White.

Academic Allstars

The power of words

A thought provoking critque from Year 11 student, Jacob White.