2025 has been a year to remember at Gilroy Santa Maria College, marked by outstanding achievements across the arts, sport, academics and community life.
The Arts Retrospective at the Gilroy Santa Maria Centre was an evening showcasing student talent in music, dance, sculpture, painting, photography, and makeup design. Year 11 and 12 Hospitality students played a key role, planning and delivering the event while preparing and serving a four-course dinner.
A significant milestone was celebrated as the College marked 75 years of education, faith and community connection.
Hospitality students continued to impress with The Red Lantern, an Asian-inspired degustation event designed and managed by senior students completing their Certificate II in Hospitality.
Sporting achievements were a highlight of the year, with the Gilroy Velocity Raptors travelling to Germany to compete on the world stage. School teams recorded strong results across football, netball, futsal, touch and cricket, including multiple regional and zone championships, while many students earned NQ representative honours.
Creative excellence was recognised for 2 students at the Hinchinbrook Birdlife Awards and the Hinchinbrook Art Awards.
Academic success was equally impressive, with 11 students achieving 100 percent results across a range of subjects and a record eight early university offers.
Several students achieved exceptional individual success in 2025. Sophie was named among the top three finalists in Queensland for Trainee of the Year and completed a Certificate III in Health Support Assistance through the Deadly Start Program. Conor secured a school-based apprenticeship with DC Auto Electrical Works and is completing a Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology.
Grace excelled academically and in sport, earning North Queensland representation in Girls Rugby 7s while achieving perfect assessment results across English, Biology and Chemistry. Gemma was awarded the prestigious Deus Caritas Est Award by Townsville Catholic Education, along with a Queensland Agriculture Teachers Association Certificate of Excellence. She completed a Certificate III in Agriculture, a traineeship with Tropical Agricultural Services, and recorded outstanding academic results across Biology, English and General Mathematics.
The year concluded with a moving Year 12 Graduation Mass, celebrating achievement and the strong sense of community that defines Gilroy Santa Maria College.
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