Term 3 2025

Dates to Remember*

*Correct at time of publishing.

Principal Update

Term 3 has been another exciting and rewarding term at our school, filled with celebrations, achievements, and opportunities for connection.

We started the term with NAIDOC Week celebrations, honouring the cultures and histories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through ceremony, storytelling, art, and community gatherings. The following week, we headed straight into hosting the Nerima Study Tour. We were proud to host students from Japan, welcoming them into classes, sport, cultural activities, and of course introducing them to Aussie favourites like Vegemite and lamingtons.

Our Year 12 students enjoyed two major milestones, celebrating 100 Days to Graduation with themed costumes, a BBQ and cake in Week 5, followed by the Formal in Week 10, a night of celebration with peers and staff at Victoria Park. Our Year 12 students also underwent their pathways interviews as they near graduation.

Bullying No Way Week was recognised in Week 5, this year carried the important message Be Bold, Be Kind, Speak Up. The support team organised wellbeing activities, food, music making a positive impact across the school.

 The Arts Showcase was definitely a highlight of the term involving over 80 students across the cast and crew to bring to life an outstanding show with over 250 guests attending. Showcasing music, dance, drama and more, our students and staff should be very proud of their efforts.

Dance of Nations was a celebration filled with energy, pride, and community spirit. The feedback from the evening has been overwhelmingly positive, with words like magical, outstanding, and unforgettable used to describe the event.

We’re excited to share that our basketball courts will be refurbished in Term 4! This upgrade will be a fantastic upgrade to our school facilities.

Thank you to our families and community for your ongoing support.

We wish all our students and the community a wonderful break and look forward to finishing the year strongly in Term 4!

Ms Aimee Argiro
Executive Principal

Associate Principal Update

It has certainly been a busy Term 3 and an especially exciting time across the Senior School as we move through the final stretch of the year.

Year 12’s completed their mock exams (Week 9) and enjoyed an elegant celebration at Victoria Park for the Formal (Week 10). Focus now shifts to the upcoming external exams, beginning in Week 4 of Term 4. We wish our seniors all the best as they prepare for this important stage of their schooling. In addition, Senior Schooling is organising an employment expo early next term, targeting students who are seeking work and apprenticeships. More details will be shared shortly by Roz Bowd.

Year 11 students will be completing Unit 2 in the first few weeks back and start studying Unit 3 before the end of the year, marking the beginning of their transition into the final phase of senior schooling. To support this, we are exploring the introduction of flex sessions in Period 4 on Thursday afternoons in Term 4. More information will be provided to families soon.

Our Year 10 students (95%) are to be congratulated on successfully completing their Certificate II in FSK. This represents a significant achievement, with students banking 4 QCE points.

Looking ahead, the Senior School Pathway Centre continues to develop as a central support hub for student pathways and transitions. We are also in the planning stages of our new WIN Day for Year 11 (2026 cohort), with more details to follow.

Finally, we are excited to welcome our new Head of Senior Schooling, Ms Stacey Mallet, who brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the role. We look forward to working with her as we continue to strengthen our senior pathways and programs.

A reminder that laptops are an essential learning tool across all year levels, and particularly critical in the senior years. We ask that parents and guardians support students by ensuring they bring their laptops to school fully charged each day. As we continue to strengthen our use of technology, our school is trialling ATOMI, an online learning platform that allows students to engage with interactive lessons and targeted quizzes designed to support exam readiness and build confidence.

Lastly, we are in the planning stages of our Japan 2026 School Trip with information for students and parents early in Term 4.

Have a great break

Diana Furlan
Associate Principal

DEAN News

Introducing: Year 7 DEAN - Erin Hall

It is with great excitement that I introduce myself, Erin Hall, as the new Year 7 Dean. As an educator, my aim is to be an informative, respectful, reliable, and approachable teacher who places student learning and wellbeing at the centre of all I do. I believe that every child has the right to learn in an environment where they feel safe, valued, and supported, and I am committed to ensuring this for all Year 7 students as they finish their high school journey in 2025.

My goal as a Dean, is to develop lifelong learners who are inspired to achieve success in their lives, regardless of the path they choose. By encouraging curiosity, resilience, and a growth mindset, I hope to instil a love of learning that extends well beyond the classroom.

Equally important to me is the wellbeing of every student. Transitioning into high school is an exciting and sometimes challenging time, and I am committed to supporting each young person as they grow academically, socially, and emotionally. I look forward to working closely with students, parents, and carers to build strong partnerships that foster a positive and supportive school community where every student can thrive.

Erin Hall
Year 7 Dean

Introducing: Year 10 DEAN - Tracey Doyle

I’m really excited to step into the role of Year 10 Dean! My passion is helping students grow not just in the classroom, but also in their social and emotional learning. I love celebrating all the wins—big and small—whether that’s through academic success, sporting achievements, leadership opportunities, or personal growth.

I’m looking forward to working with you all and making the rest of the year a positive, supportive, and memorable.

Tracey Doyle
Year 10 Dean / Leadership Coordinator

An Exciting New Staff Member

Our new staff member is commencing work at RPSHS in Term 4.

We look forward to sharing this experience amongst our whole school community, and the pawsitive contributions Jack will bring to RPSHS.

School Events

NAIDOC Ceremony

NAIDOC Week Ceremony & Events!

At the beginning of Term 3, we came together to celebrate NAIDOC Week and honour the rich cultures, histories, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Our NAIDOC Week ceremony began with a powerful Welcome to Country and cultural speech by the Yugara dancers. They welcomed us in language, sharing their stories and inviting us to connect with their traditions on their Country. First Nations students were then invited to take part in a traditional smoking ceremony, offering a moment of cultural cleansing and reflection.

Students also had the opportunity to experience the opening of the yarning circle – a space for storytelling, connection, and community.

The NAIDOC Week celebrations continued where students were welcomed to join a Cultural Art Session on and enjoyed a free BBQ at the end of the week.

100 Days to Graduation Celebration

This term we celebrated our Year 12 students having 100 Days until Graduation! Our students had a lot of fun dressing up as 'an era' and enjoyed a BBQ and cake at major break.

A big thank you to our wonderful P&C, alongside our Link and Launch Manager for putting together today's celebrations.

Bullying No Way Week

Bullying No Way: National Week of Action 2025: Be Bold, Be Kind, Speak Up

Our 2025 Bullying No Way event carried a powerful message: Be Bold, Be Kind, Speak Up.
The school community came alive as students enjoyed a free sausage sizzle and well-being activities proudly hosted by the Support Team alongside our incredible community volunteers, including parents, past students, and local church organisations.

Students engaged in connection and kindness activities, stepped away from the “bull” with self-worth messages, and enjoyed free lollipops, music, and a joyful lunch-time atmosphere. The energy was electric, lifting the well-being of both students and staff, and leaving our grounds buzzing with positivity and unity.

Nerima Study Tour 2025

In week 2, we were proud to host a wonderful group of students as part of the Nerima Study Tour!

The students experienced 4 days of Aussie school life - joining classes, enjoying cultural activities, trying out VR, getting involved in sport, and sampling some classic Australian food, of course including a sausage sizzle, Vegemite, Tim Tams and lamingtons!

A huge shoutout to our buddy students who did an amazing job welcoming the Nerima students, guiding them through classes, and sharing our school community with pride.

A fantastic week of learning, connection, and new friendships!

Year 12 Formal

Our Year 12 Formal was a fantastic night filled with celebration and connection. The Formal was hosted in the city at Victoria Park where staff and students enjoyed delicious food, plenty of dancing (from staff as much as students!), lots of singing, and endless conversations that made the evening truly memorable.

Student Leadership

Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: Peer Power Workshop Inspires Year 11 Students

On Tuesday 12 August our aspiring Year 11 leaders took part in an dynamic and inspiring leadership workshop led by the energetic team from Peer Power—Michale, Luke, and Pip. With their fun, engaging style and years of experience working with our school, the Peer Power team delivered a session that was both thought-provoking and empowering.

The day began with activities designed to push students outside their comfort zones, helping them become “comfortable with the uncomfortable” and identify their personal panic zones. These exercises set the tone for a day of self-discovery, teamwork, and leadership growth.

Throughout the workshop, students participated in a series of hands-on activities that encouraged reflection, collaboration, and creative thinking:

• Frenzy: Students explored their own personality traits and those of their peers, learning that while each leader has individual responsibilities, they are all part of a united leadership team working toward a common goal. The activity highlighted the importance of teamwork, perseverance, and compromise.
• Hoops… I Did It Again: In small groups, students tackled challenges that required active listening, respectful dialogue, and valuing diverse perspectives to achieve shared outcomes.
• Traffic Jam: This deceptively simple puzzle tested students’ patience and problem-solving skills. As frustration mounted, they learned to step back, see the bigger picture, and make informed decisions—valuable lessons for any leadership journey.
• Freeze Frame: Students were challenged to think creatively and communicate their vision in a way that inspired others to see things from a new perspective.
• Bust a Rhyme: In a fun and expressive finale, students created the “RPSHS Rap,” capturing the essence of student leadership, their hopes, fears, and the importance of representing the student voice.

The workshop also included a practical session on soft skills—equipping students with top tips for leadership interviews and preparing their applications. This was a valuable opportunity for students to build confidence and refine their communication skills.

With these new insights and experiences, our Year 11 students are now ready to take the next step: preparing their leadership applications and speeches. They will soon participate in interviews and a voting process involving both staff and students to select the most suitable candidates to represent our school.

We are incredibly proud of the enthusiasm, resilience, and creativity our students demonstrated today. A huge thank you to Peer Power for another unforgettable workshop that continues to shape the leaders of tomorrow.

Tracey Doyle
Year 10 Dean / Leadership Coordinator

L.E.A.D Program

Student Leadership Highlights 🌟

This semester has been full of energy and growth in student leadership at Redbank Plains SHS. Our students have stepped up through workshops, fundraising, and advocacy initiatives that are shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

Our L.E.A.D. (Leading, Educating, Aspiring to make a Difference) program has been running for a full semester. Students have participated in a series of hands-on workshops designed to build leadership skills and confidence:

• Finding their voice: Students reflected on their personal values and crafted short “why I lead” statements.
• What makes a great leader: Group activities and case studies encouraged students to explore admired leadership qualities.
• Teamwork & collaboration: In the “flying pen challenge,” groups worked together to make a pen complete a series of tasks – the challenge… no one could touch the pen, learning the importance of communication under pressure.
• Character strengths: Students identified their top strengths using the VIA survey and discussed how to apply them as leaders – setting themselves a leadership goal for the year.
• Public speaking & presentation skills: Students learnt about the importance of voice projection, confidence and practice.
• Event planning: Teams brainstormed and pitched event ideas aimed at building school spirit and connection with a particular focus on next terms upcoming Mental Health Week.
• Conflict resolution & difficult conversations: Students explored what conflict is, why it can be healthy if managed well, and practised role-playing common scenarios to build confidence in handling challenging situations.

We were also fortunate to have Executive Team members, HODs, Deans, and staff including Ruby, Jenn, and support staff Lucy, Pao, Ajok, and Jodi join the workshops to share their insights and mentor our students.

It’s been a fantastic start to the year, and we look forward to seeing our students continue to grow as inspired, confident, and empowered leaders.

Junior Peer Power Workshop

Thursday 18 September
Year 8–10 Potential Leaders

 As our junior students take their first steps on their leadership journey, we were excited to welcome back the dynamic Peer Power team—Luke, Michael, Josh and Rachel—for a workshop centred on the theme “Find Your Why.”

The day challenged students to step outside their comfort zones and embrace the stretch zone, where true growth happens. They explored what it means to take risks, be willing to start as a beginner, and learn from mistakes along the way—essential qualities for confident and resilient leaders.

One of the highlights of the day was Speed L.E.A.D.ing, where students had the chance to share their voice in response to the question: How can you aspire to make a difference? Their ideas ranged from showing pride in uniforms, to creating a positive classroom culture, to representing student voice beyond the school gates.

Students then took their creativity a step further by scripting, directing, and starring in their own short film productions. Each film highlighted an issue students cared about and offered solutions to create meaningful change within the school community.

Throughout the session, students also reflected on their personal WHY for pursuing leadership at Redbank Plains State High School. They distilled this into three words, with common themes including doing good things, bringing the fun, encouraging others, listening to peers, and sharing ideas.

The workshop was designed to build confidence, strengthen leadership skills, and empower students to lead both within and beyond Redbank Plains SHS. We look forward to collating student feedback and seeing how these future leaders put their learning into action.

Talkin’ it up Youth Mental Health Forum

On Friday 8 August 10 of our Junior (7-9) Leaders along with Tracey Doyle and Jenn Naylor attend the Talkin' it up Youth Mental Health Forum Hosted by Faith Lutheran Plainlands with West Moreton Health and other local stakeholders. It was a great day workshopping Mental Health support - reflecting on our wheel of wellbeing and gratitude. Students also participated in a large scale Drum Beat workshop which was very empowering.

Arts Faculty News

Around Our Classrooms

Drama

9 Drama

This term students have been learning about ways of storytelling. In groups they have been working on ‘fractured fairytales’ and ‘modified myths’ for their assessment. Students have selected either a myth or fairytale and used the conventions of storytelling to transform the story into something new.

10 Drama

This term, students have been exploring genres of drama during our ‘genre weeks’. Each week we tackle a new genre. Students learn the origins of these genres and develop their acting skills using conventions of each genre. E.g. Week 2 is Japanese Kabuki theatre, where students learnt how to conduct safe stage combat.

For their assessment, students are writing up performance proposals. Students have chosen a play and are applying conventions from ‘genre weeks’ to transform scenes.

Music

Classroom Music continues to develop our students’ self-belief, confidence, teamwork and ability to learn new technologies. Years 7 and 8 students used the digital platform Soundtrap to write their own World Music composition this term, learning how to respectfully use a country’s sounds to inspire their own music. The Year 11 and 12 Music in Practice students also used Soundtrap to write a film music track to accompany a clip of their own choosing. Students wrote for a diverse range of genres, from silent films to scoring new music for Monsters Inc and Never Ending Story, to name a few.

Years 9 and 10 Music students worked on their performance skills this term and two groups shared their work on Arts Showcase. Well done to Year 9 group The Pearls who performed Beaches and the Year 10 group who performed Stand By Me.

Visual Art

Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art

Four of our Year 12 students’ artwork has been submitted to the 2025 Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art which promotes excellence in senior visual art education in Queensland state and not-state schools. We congratulate Leilani, Charlotte, Jeremy and Ali on having their work chosen to be displayed at the regional exhibition which will be held on 16 October in Hamilton, Brisbane.

Media

Year 7 Media students do a one semester course to get a sense of what Media Arts looks like through school to build the skills and knowledge required to work in the Media Industry.

This term students have worked on how to pitch a superhero movie to a studio, and part of this meant they had to create a digital image from scratch to show studio executives what their hero will look like.

These are students’ very first attempts at making a digital artwork.

Instrumental Music

Students have been working hard to individually progress through their levels in the Instrumental Music curriculum. Both the Concert Band and Stage Bands performed at our annual Arts Showcase, performing a range of repertoire. Congratulations on your performances and your high standard of commitment to your Instrumental Music studies and the band program throughout the term.

Marching Band

Brisbane Exhibition

Congratulations to the thirty-five RPSHS Marching Band students who performed at the Brisbane Exhibition on Friday 15 August. The students completed three marches through the busy alleyways and stopped to entertain the crowds at key intersections.

The students were a credit to our school and worked together to ensure that all gear was transported safely on the train to and from the Ekka, that all students had a group to move around the Ekka with, and that instruments and hats were accounted for at all times.

Several parents came along for the ride, so we thank them for their assistance.

Instrumental Music students are some of our finest – their behaviour was exemplary on the train, in the dressing rooms and around the Ekka. There were no issues on the day – no one missed the train, no tomato sauce was spilt on white shirts and no student reported that they had lost their lunch after a ride. Well done!

Extra-Curricular Activities

Centre Stage Stars

Our Centre Stage Stars focused on a new genre this term – Musical Theatre. This culminated in a showstopping performance of Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat in the Arts Showcase. The performance required teamwork and timing, which our students achieved to the delight of our audience.

Dance Troupe

This term our Dance Troupe grew as new members were welcomed. The focus for Dance Troupe was their Contemporary performance Lights Out for Arts Showcase. Students expanded their dance repertoire with this genre and enjoyed learning how to safely execute lifts.

Comp Crew

This term our Comp Crew attended their first ever dance competition, the Ipswich Dance Teachers’ Festival. The girls were entered in the Year 9/Under Hip Hop category and placed 3^rd overall. This was a HUGE win for the team, and they did well to represent the school with pride. They have caught the competition bug and are now eager to enter in more competitions in the coming year.

Our Comp Crew expanded this term due to auditions being held in Week 6. We welcomed some new members and will begin working on new routines to take to competitions next year!

Arts Showcase

Our Showcase was a celebration of the best of 2025 in the Performing Arts, and there was a lot to celebrate! Classroom Music, Dance and Drama items were included, along with our co-curricular Concert and Stage Bands and our extra-curricular groups Dance Troupe, Comp Crew, Centre Stage Stars and Battle of the Bands entrants. Our Performing Arts staff and students were assisted by our Cert II Creative Industry students who helped with the bump in and out, ushering, cameras, lighting and sound, so thank you students. Thank you also to the staff who supported us by supervising in the CC green room. We couldn’t have done it without you.

Battle of the Bands

Rehearsal at Studio 188

In preparation for Battle of the Bands 2025, our two rock bands travelled to Ipswich to rehearse at a professional venue, Studio 188. This was made possible as part of the Battle of the Bands grant secured by the host school Bremer and the support of Ipswich City Council. Thank you!

Backstage Tour of Ipswich Civic Centre

While the rock bands were in Ipswich, we toured the Battle of the Bands venue, the Ipswich Civic Centre as most of our students had never seen inside. This helped to allay some of the nerves and we investigated all things back stage. Thank you to the staff who took the time to show us around and put the spotlights on!

Battle of the Bands Competition at Ipswich Civic Centre

Saturday night of Week 8 saw two of our rock bands travel to the Ipswich Civic Centre to experience the fourth Ipswich Battle of the Bands and they absolutely smashed it! Congratulations to Four Plus One and Casual Strangers, not only for their performances, but also for their support of each other and the other school bands. It was fantastic to see the camaraderie and encouragement from all of our students towards the other schools.

The huge stage, the unfamiliar audience and the international-standard audio and lighting was an exceptional experience for these students. They did our school proud! Whilst we were not announced as winners, either band certainly could have been. Both Four Plus One and Casual Strangers more than held their own and thoroughly deserved to be there. They were polished, engaging and both bands had the audience clapping along, encouraged confidently by our vocalists.

Looking Forward

State Honours Ensemble Selections

Congratulations to Kristine in Year 9 and Reumel in Year 11 on their selection to the State Honours Ensemble. Kristine and Reumel will participate in high-level instrumental music workshops and concerts over the September holidays with students from around Queensland who are also working at an advanced level on their instruments. Congratulations! We know you will do yourselves and our school proud.

Shakespeare in a Suitcase

On Thursday of Week 3 Period 4, our Drama students will be attending a free incursion titled Shakespeare in a Suitcase. This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to view a live production, courtesy of QUT final year Drama students. This show is always student-friendly and a question and answer session in included at the end of the show.

Thank you to all Arts staff, students and parents for an outstanding Term 3. It was certainly a busy one.

The RPSHS Arts Team

Cultural News

Beyond the Broncos

In week 5, at Broncos HQ, Beyond the Broncos and RPSHS student Kamiah, a proud Yidinji, Ngarrindjeri, Ngaiawang, Ngarguruka young woman and talented artist, personally presented the hand-painted boots to Brisbane Broncos star Selwyn Cobbo, a proud Wakka Wakka man. It was a special moment, rich with pride and meaning, as artist and athlete came together to celebrate culture through sport.

Over the school holidays, Kamiah attended a workshop with renowned Quandamooka artist, Casey Coolwell . Kamiah created a brilliant piece to honour Selwyn's culture and connection to his home town Cherbourg.

Every brushstroke carries a meaning, see Kamiah's artist statement below:
"The right boot represents Aboriginal peoples, using earthy tones, the dots around the boots represent all shades of 'skin', and how we are all one no matter the colour of our skin. There are also two carpet snakes on the boot, which is Selwyn’s totem. On the inside of the boot, the phrase “one community” is painted above the Nike tick which matches with the other boot where it has “many tribes” which is Cherbourg’s community motto, while the other side of the boot has “WAKKA WAKKA”, a tribute to Selwyn’s heritage as a proud Wakka Wakka man. They serve as cultural markers, grounding the boots in identity and pride. On the left boot the vibrant orange colour was made to stand out and be different from everyone else, with blue and yellow dots around the boot representing Murgon High the high school Selwyn went to. There is also a hornet on the front, which is the logo of Cherbourg hornets, which again represent Cherbourg but also Selwyn’s junior club. Also, above the little Nike tick on the inside of the boot there is a line of people, which represents the ration shed they have in Cherbourg. Last thing I added was an Aboriginal flag with the symbol of a man in the sun, showing that Selwyn is a strong and proud aboriginal man. This boot overall just represents Selwyn as a person and where he comes from."

Junior School

Year 6 Transition Day

The first successful Year 6 Transition Day for students requiring additional support was held on Thursday 11^th September from 9-11am.

Students from our feeder schools attended with their parents for an information morning, tour of the school and a shared morning tea.

The parents and students were greeted by our student helpers and escorted to SB08 for the first part of the Program.

The group received a very informative slide show about all the important things and people that they need to know to make their Transition to High School run smoothly.

After the slide show the group went on a Scavenger Hunt around the school which enabled our visitors to become familiar with the school layout and gave them the opportunity to find out where many of our support services – such as the HUB, Student Office, Uniform shop and Canteen are located.

Then it was back to SB08 for a lovely morning tea catered by our fantastic Canteen Crew!

All the attendees mingled with the Teachers, Teacher Aides and Student Helpers getting to know each other and building the connections that will lead to their students having the best start to their educational journey with Redbank Plains State High School.

Many thanks to our wonderful teachers – Jenni McGonigal and Kelley McEwan; our fabulous Teacher Aides – Leanne Hughes and Jaimee Broom; and our fantastic student ambassadors – Lachlan Jappe, Holly Whelan and Alyssa Pittard who represented our students and embodied the REAL expectations we want our students to aspire to.

Senior School

Queensland Schools Constitutional Convention

Term 3 saw seven outstanding Year 10 students, under the guidance of their law teacher, Ms Comegna, participated in the 30th Queensland Schools Constitutional Convention.

This online convention brought together more than 400 students from Queensland’s state, Catholic, and independent schools to explore the following constitutional topic:
Revisiting Section 124 to Reimagine State Formation in Australia: Should the Constitution allow for flexible state boundaries to better serve regional communities and governance? Throughout the day, students heard from prominent keynote speakers, engaged in small-group breakout sessions, and presented their findings in collaborative forums.

As part of the convention, schools were invited to nominate one student to present a 2–3minute multimodal speech on the constitutional issue. The Humanities faculty was thrilled to have three students express interest, and after a careful internal selection process, Abby was chosen as our school’s representative.

We’re proud to share that during yesterday’s convention, it was announced that Abby has been selected as one of 15 students to represent Queensland at the National Schools Constitutional Convention in Canberra in March 2026. This is an outstanding achievement, and Abby will attend the event on an all-expenses-paid trip, representing both our school and the state at this flagship event of the Australian Government's Civics and Citizenship Education program.

Congratulations to Abby and all participating students for representing our school with excellence and curiosity! 

UQ Young Achievers Program

RPSHS had 6 students successful in the UQ Young Achievers Program. We are so proud of our students who have been selected to take part in this incredible opportunity. The program recognises students with outstanding potential and provides them with mentoring, leadership development, university preparation and financial support to help them achieve their goals.

Well done to our achievers — your hard work and commitment have been recognised, and we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish through this program and beyond! 

Link & Launch - Helping Year 12s Take Their Next Big Step!

The end of Year 12 is just around the corner, and with it comes a mix of excitement (freedom! opportunities!) and maybe a little nervousness about what’s next. Whether it’s uni, TAFE, an apprenticeship, training, work, or something completely different – the choices can feel overwhelming.

That’s where Link and Launch comes in. This free program is designed to support students as they graduate and begin their next adventure. Think of it as a friendly guide to help make the transition smoother – connecting students with study options, training pathways, local employers, and other support services.

Parents can also feel reassured knowing their child has access to tailored advice and practical support for whatever comes after school.

Finishing Year 12 can be both scary and exciting – but you don’t have to do it alone.
Our Link and Launch service can help you transition into study, training, or work.

Call Kelvin on 0422 231 892
Email kkuma70@eq.edu.au to book an appointment

Let’s make sure every student leaves school with confidence and the tools to build a bright future!
#linkandlaunch

From our School Nurse – Jemma!

Ask R U OK? 

A lot can happen in a year, a month, or a week.  Whether it’s your friend, family member, colleague, partner, or teammate, you and the people you care about go through life’s ups and downs every day.

By having regular and meaningful conversations, you build trust and normalise talking about what’s really going on.  So, when the people in your world find themselves struggling, they know you’re someone they can talk to.

What is R U OK?  It’s a National Day of Action and falls on Thursday, 11 September 2025.
You’re encouraged you to ask R U OK?
But you don’t need to limit it to this day, you can ask any day of the year because a conversation could change a life.

The four steps of an R U Ok conversation are ask, listen, encourage action, and check-in.

Enrolments 2026

Enrol Now for Year 7, 2026

To be a great school, it takes time and experience. With over 35 years of experience educating young people in the Redbank Plains and surrounding communities, We Inspire Minds to Create Better Futures. Enrol today! Click here for General Enrolment Requirements: https://tinyurl.com/4akrbakt

Mrs Jess Ambler
Enrolment Officer

Transition Days for Students Requiring Additional Support

Keep in Contact

Absences

If a student is absent for a full day, a parent or caregiver must:

1. Enter the absence details via the Compass App.

OR

2. CALL or LEAVE A MESSAGE: (07) 3432 1209 or email the Student Office

Please make sure you provide:

• Your name, contact number and relation to the student
• Student’s FULL NAME and year level
• Date/s of absence
• Reason for absence
• Pick up location

Student Office Email: StudentOffice@redbankplainsshs.eq.edu.au

*A note from a parent/guardian (must match parent/guardian listed on school system) may be produced prior to absence or to explain a previous absence.

Finance Days - School Payments

Open hours - EFTPOS and cash payments can be made in the Student Office:

• Tuesday and Thursday (2 days only)
• 8:15am - 12 noon

Preferred Payments - BPoint and Qkr!

• BPoint application form
• Centrepay application form
• Qkr! parents how to guide
• BPOINT user guide

Download the Compass App

Download the Compass School Manager App to stay updated on school news, events, assignments, and more. Designed for students and parents, Compass provides real-time access to important school information.

Key Benefits:

• Easy communication between school and home
• Online absence approvals & attendance tracking
• 24/7 access to schedules, news & updates
• Digital permission slips for excursions
• Streamlined classroom & admin processes

New families receive login details at the start of the year. Get connected today!
Visit: https://play.google.com/store/apps or https://www.apple.com/app-store/ to download the app.

Update Your Contact Details

Do we have your current contact information? It is important that you keep us up-to-date with all your contact details so that we can keep you informed on all the news and updates from the school with the Compass App.

Alternatively, email the Student Office:  studentoffice@redbankplainsshs.eq.edu.au team and include your:

• your name
• your child's name
• year level
• new address
• contact numbers (home/mobile).

Laptops For School

At Redbank Plains State High School, it is mandatory for all students to participate in our BYOx program, meaning every student must have their own laptop for school.

Buying Your Own Laptop?

Please note: Chromebooks, Chrome OS devices, and Android Tablets are not compatible with the Department of Education's network and will not connect.

For detailed laptop specifications, visit our website:

https://redbankplainsshs.eq.edu.au/curriculum/bring-your-own-device/buying-your-own-laptop

Laptops Available at the Uniform Shop

Laptops are available for $600 from the Uniform Shop.

For more details, call: 3432 1262

Laptop4Rent Program

Returning students can secure a rental laptop for the following school year by paying $200 in Term 4. Payment plans can be arranged, with the full amount due by the last day of attendance.

Payment Options:

• VISA & Mastercard (preferred)
• Qkr!, Centrepay & BPoint
• Other arrangements available

Withdrawing enrolment in Term 4? Refunds can be requested for payments made.

For more information, visit:

https://redbankplainsshs.eq.edu.au/curriculum/bring-your-own-device/laptop4rent-program

P&C Association

What does the P&C do?

The P&C brings the school community together by holding events and fundraising activities throughout the year. It provides our parents/carers with an opportunity to have a voice and take part in the education of their children. With the support of many volunteers from our school community, the P&C provides amenities and services for our children, including the Canteen and the Uniform Shop.

Uniform Shop Opening Hours 2025

Scholarships - 2026

2026 Scholarships Now Open!

Apply now! Scholarships are available for incoming Year 7s and students in Years 8–11, both internal and external.

Recipients will also receive a free Laptop4Rent device for 12 months ($200 value) or a $200 credit towards Resource Scheme Fees.

Apply here: