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Redbank Plains State High School

Locality: Redbank Plains

Phone: +61 7 3432 1222

Address: Willow Road 4301 Redbank Plains, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.redbankplainsshs.eq.edu.au

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25.01.2022 YEAR 10 SET PLAN INTERVIEWS - SET Plan Interviews are currently underway for our Year 10 students. In Year 10, RPSHS works with students and their parents/carers to develop a Senior Education and Training (SET) Plan, or similar. Developing a SET Plan will help students: to think about their education, training and career goals after Year 12... structure their learning in Years 11 and 12 around their abilities, interests and ambitions decide which learning options they should choose to achieve their learning, further education and training, and career goals See more

25.01.2022 YEAR 10 ENGLISH - Many thanks for making sure your student has returned their novel THUG ($18) to the library before the holidays. Overdue costs are sent to fees at the end of Week 10. Accidental swaps of copies are a common problem. If the precise barcode on the copy hasn’t been returned it will still appear as an overdue on your student’s email. We do weekly shelf-checks to catch anything overlooked, and can be emailed for info on [email protected]

24.01.2022 YEAR 10 SET PLAN REMINDER - Please book your SET Plan interviews on Compass.

23.01.2022 SCHOOL CAPTAINS 2021 - This morning we announced our School Captains for 2021. Congratulations to Nicola and Ruby for becoming our new School Captains and to Ino and Parneet for being our Vice Captains.

23.01.2022 SET PLAN - A big thank you to the year 10 students and their parents who attended SET Planning on Monday and Tuesday of this week. Over 200 students chose subjects for year 11 and 12. Those students who did not/were unable to attend, you will be followed up by Senior Schooling staff.

23.01.2022 UNIFORM SHOP - SATURDAYS - The Uniform Shop will be opening on the following Saturdays in 2020: 12th September 9am to 12pm 10th October 9am to 12pm... 24th October - 9am to 12pm 7th November 9am to 12pm 21st November 9am to 12pm 5th December 9am to 12pm For more dates in 2021, please see our website. https://redbankplainsshs.eq.edu.au/facilities/uniform-shop

22.01.2022 YEAR 12 EXAMS- Today our Year 12's will commence their final exams. All your hard work is about to pay off. Stay focused, and do your best. Believe in yourself. Focus on your goals. Achieve your dreams. Good Luck in your exams!

22.01.2022 BYOx - LEARNING WITH TECHNOLOGY IN 2021 - Students at RPSHS have the option to bring their own devices in 2021. Whilst it is compulsory for students in Year 11-2021, all students would benefit from having their own laptops.

22.01.2022 SOCK IT TO SUICIDE - This Wednesday students are encouraged to wear vibrant (and appropriate) socks/ties for ‘Sock it to Suicide’ day for a gold coin donation.

22.01.2022 HOT WEATHER - With summer well and truly started, the weather is heating up quickly! We would like to remind families to ensure students have a drink bottle and hat for school each day. Drink bottles can be refilled during lunch breaks and hats should be worn when in the sun.

22.01.2022 Build your teen’s confidence by helping them find their spark and get more out of school. Visit qld.gov.au/sparktheirfuture to find out how you can help your child make the most of their education #sparktheirfuture

21.01.2022 SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF RECOGNITION WEEK - A big THANK YOU to all of the Support Staff at RPSHS. You all do such an amazing job supporting the Students and Teachers of RPSHS.

21.01.2022 Be safe these school holidays.

21.01.2022 JOB CLUB @ COMMUNITY CENTRE - REMINDER - The last Job Club for the Term is on this Wednesday from 11am-1pm at the Community Centre.

21.01.2022 HAPPY HOLIDAYS - Wishing all of our students, staff and families a safe holiday break. We will see you all back on the 6th October.

20.01.2022 FREE PARENT WEBINAR - EXAM PREPARATION - Join Elevate for an exclusive webinar where they will show you as parents the crucial study skills your child needs to achieve their best and how you can reinforce that at home. Event Title: Elevate Education Exam Prep Date: Tuesday 15th September ... Time: 6pm AEST Duration: 1 hour Cost: Free https://get.elevatecoaching.info//parent-webinar-exam-pr/

19.01.2022 MESSAGE FROM THE CANTEEN - This Friday the 18th September the Canteen will be closed at Minor Break. It will still be serving students at breakfast and Major break.

19.01.2022 2020 PREMIERS CODING CHALLENGE - Congratulations to Ciara and Brendan on your "Pairs" win at the Premiers Coding Challenge. This years challenge was to code an interactive and innovative digital solution to raise awareness of cybersecurity. Well done to both of you on this outstanding achievement.

19.01.2022 YEAR 12 FINAL ASSEMBLY - This morning we celebrated our Year 12's at their final ever school assembly. There were various performances including African dances, Cook Islander dances as well as a K-pop dance. Our current Year 12 Captains also handed over to our 2021 School Captains. It was a wonderful morning of celebration.

19.01.2022 PLATTERS ON WILLOW -

19.01.2022 UQ EXPERIENCE DAY - This Wednesday students from classes 7C, 7D, 7F, 7H and 7S will be attending the University of Queensland. Students will be required to be at school by 8am in FULL school uniform.

19.01.2022 Here’s a cheat sheet that you can use the next time you’re asked ‘What’s the point of school’? Thanks to #WeTheDifferents. For more great tips or advice, check out https://bit.ly/35F25ef.

18.01.2022 FLICK THE SWITCH BE THE VOICE FOR YOUR CITY - Ipswich City Council in partnership with Ipswich Youth Advisory Council is hosting Flick the ‘Switch on Friday 30th October 2020. The event will involve a series of youth-led discussion panels on topics set by Ipswich young people: 1pm- mental health and wellbeing (onsite at school) 2pm- Ipswich diversity and acceptance (onsite at school) 5pm- employment and transitions to independence (to be held at the Redbank Plains Community... Centre) Year 10 and 11 REAL Council students along with other interested students from these year level will be able to be part of a ‘Watch Party’. As per the flyer, students can log onto the website and send through questions for the expert panel to answer at the above times or they can upload a short recording. Questions can be emailed to Mrs Walker at [email protected] or Mrs Bowd at [email protected] If students wish to have a short video recorded, students may see Mrs Koorneef in the Staff Centre. Mr Kelk will be setting up the ‘Watch Party’ and interested students need to inform him if they wish to be involved.

17.01.2022 YEAR 12 MOCK EXAMS - This week our Year 12 students have their external mock exams. Mock exams will assist with preparing our students for their final External Exams next term.

17.01.2022 YEAR 6 into 7 2021- TRANSITION DAY - Today we welcome current Year 6 students who will be joining us at RPSHS in 2021. All students in Year 6 who have completed an enrolment will be able to attend our Transition Day here. Students will spend the day doing activities, exploring our school and getting to know each other. REMINDERS: Students are to wear their current primary school uniform... Parents are to drop students at the front gate Bring a hat and water bottle See more

17.01.2022 UNIFORM SHOP REMINDER- Tomorrow our Uniform Shop will be open from 9am-12pm.

17.01.2022 Due to COVID restrictions from 6pm tonight the School Uniform Shop will not open tomorrow.

16.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/ruokday/videos/355745005428376

16.01.2022 UPDATE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - In recognition of the efforts of school-based staff during the COVID-19 health pandemic, the 2020 school year will end two days early. The last two days of the school year - Thursday 10 and Friday 11 December 2020 - will be student free days and the school will be closed on these days. https://education.qld.gov.au/about-us/calendar/term-dates

16.01.2022 NAIDOC 2021 invites the nation to embrace First Nations’ cultural knowledge and understanding of Country as part of Australia's national heritage and equally respect the culture and values of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders as they do the cultures and values of all Australians. The School will celebrate NAIDOC on our return to school in Term 3. #naidocweek2021

16.01.2022 YEAR 11 BLOCK EXAM TIMETABLE - The Year 11 Block Exam Timetable is now available. https://redbankplainsshs.eq.edu.au//Year%2011%20Exam%20Tim

15.01.2022 JOB CLUB- Thank you to all of those who attended our last Job Club for the Term at the Community Centre today. Job Club will recommence on Wednesday 7th October.

15.01.2022 QUT Open Day Campus and facility tours at Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove campuses 24-25 July 2021 9am3pm For more information, visit: https://www.qut.edu.au/study/events/qut-open-day-2021

15.01.2022 YEAR 12 FORMAL UPDATE - Students will now be allowed to have up to 3 guests attend their Pre-formal. This is due to a change in the Covid-19 restrictions.

15.01.2022 TEACHER AIDE APPRECIATION - Teacher Aide Appreciation Week is an opportunity to acknowledge the important role of teacher aides, whose hard work and dedication make a difference to students, teachers and the school community. Thank you for all the work you do to support the Redbank Plains State High School community.

14.01.2022 STUDENT REVIEW- Meet Tana, our 2020 School Vice Captain and one of our newest graduates. Tana "is ready to take on any brand-new challenge" with the skills she has learnt here at RPSHS. Congratulations Tana and all the best with the future.

14.01.2022 YEAR 12 USB STICKS- Year 12 USBs are ready for collection. There are 45 USBs ready for collection at this point in time and the school will update you as more are ready for collection. You must collect the USB from the Student Office from 8:15am -3:15pm and you must sign to say that you have collected the USB. There is no cost involved for the collection of the USB. Thank you Mrs Fredericks.

14.01.2022 YEAR 8 ENGLISH - Many thanks for making sure your student has returned their playbook Hitler’s Daughter ($28) to the library before the holidays. Overdue costs are sent to fees at the end of Week 10. Accidental swaps of copies are a common problem. If the precise barcode on the copy hasn’t been returned it will still appear as an overdue on your student’s email. We do weekly shelf-checks to catch anything overlooked, and can be emailed for info on [email protected]

13.01.2022 REMINDER - STUDENT FREE DAYS - In recognition of the outstanding efforts of school staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, the last two days of the school year, Thursday 10 and Friday 11 December have been declared student free days. Our school will be closed on these days. You can view the updated school calendar at https://education.qld.gov.au/about-us/calendar/term-dates

13.01.2022 AWARDS NIGHT PHOTOS - NOW AVAILABLE -

12.01.2022 KRISPY KREME ORDERS DUE THIS WEDNESDAY- Please ensure your Kripsy Kreme orders are placed at the Canteen by this Wednesday.

12.01.2022 BREAKING THE CYCLE- Congratulations to Patrick our first Grade 11 student to commence his FREE driving lessons here at RPSHS. VOLUNTEER DRIVER MENTORS NEEDED - Would you like to support young people to learn to drive? Can you spare an hour or more a week? If so, we’d love you to join our team of over 400 volunteer driver mentors. You will need to hold an open license (min 12 months) and have or be willing to obtain a Blue Card (we can help you with this). Student participation is assessed by a driving school to ensure competency and vehicles and comprehensive training is provided for mentors.

12.01.2022 Our partners at Queensland Ambulance Service are setting up a COVID testing clinic at Westminster Warriors Soccer Club, off Moreton Rd at Redbank Plains from 4p...m to 6pm today. Anyone with symptoms in the Redbank, Redbank Plains or Goodna area is invited to go down to the club and get tested. The QAS clinic will open again from 8am to 5pm tomorrow. No appointment is needed but please take your Medicare card if you have one. The West Moreton Health clinic at the Salvation Army Hall at Coal St Bundamba is open to the public tomorrow from 9am to 4.30pm, and people are invited to attend if they have any of the following symptoms: sore throat, fever (or night sweats or chills), runny nose, loss of taste or smell, diarrhoea, cough, shortness of breath or fatigue. These are not the only two clinics in West Moreton. Please view the full list and choose the one closest to you: https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/coronavirus

11.01.2022 POSITION AVAILABLE - MARKETING OFFICER - Redbank Plains State High School is seeking a passionate and innovative Marketing Officer. This person will manage the school's digital profile and communication with its community, coordinate school events, liaise with feeder schools and will disseminate the school’s achievements to its community and student body. https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au//jncustomsearch.viewFullSingl

11.01.2022 BYOx - Give your students the best chance at success with their own personal device in 2021. Whilst personal devices are only compulsory for Year 11 -2021 students, all students would benefit from having their own personal laptop.

11.01.2022 WESTSIDE BUS COMPANY - Please be advised that Westside Bus Company is changing some school services that may effect some families. These changes will commence on 6 October 2020.

11.01.2022 LOVE BiTES - YEAR 12 -Today our Year 12 students are engaged in LOVE BiTES. LOVE BiTES is a Respectful Relationships Education Program for young people aged 15-17 years which aims to provide young people with a safe environment to examine, discuss and explore respectful relationships.

10.01.2022 Health Alert: Brisbane The Queensland Government is asking the Brisbane community to monitor their health and get tested following the identification of a positive case in a quarantine hotel employee who visited these locations: Saturday 2 January - 7am - Train from Altandi station to Roma street Saturday 2 January - 4pm - Train from Central Station to Altandi station Sunday 3 January - 11am -12pm - Woolworths, Calamvale North... Tuesday 5 January - 7.30am - 8am - Coles, Sunnybank Hills Tuesday 5 January - 8am - 8.15am - Nextra Newsagent Sunnybank Hills Shopping Town See more

10.01.2022 SPARKING THEIR FUTURE - When your child is struggling at school or refusing to go to school, knowing you are on their side is what matters most. Every child has something to offer and deserves success, whatever that looks like for them. Keep believing in your child and work with them to find something that brings them joy an activity or interest they want to spend time on. To discover ways to help inspire your child, please follow the link: https://www.sparktheirfuture.qld.edu.au/

10.01.2022 MEDICAL CERTIFICATES - REMINDER - If your student is absent due to illness, please ensure you provide a Medical Certificate. This is especially important for our Senior Students as they approach their final assessments.

10.01.2022 LINK & LAUNCH - Last Friday, Roz from Link And Launch held a BBQ Breakfast and handed out goodies throughout the day for our Year 12's last official day before they commenced their exams.

09.01.2022 Did you know? 60% of internet users have witnessed or been targeted with bullying, harassment or abuse. We must act now to ensure that everybody has equal opportunity to embrace technology and be able to learn, communicate and express themselves confidently without fear. Useful information to help you stay safe online, visit: https://www.esafety.gov.au/young-people

09.01.2022 YEAR 7 2021 - ENROLMENT SESSIONS AND SCHOOL TOUR - Dates have now been released for our Year 7, 2021 Enrolment Sessions and School Tours. For further information and to reserve your place, please call 3432 1222. ** Please note - Completed enrolment paperwork is to be submitted on the day of your session. Enrolment Packs can be downloaded from our website or collected from our school administration. https://redbankplainsshs.eq.edu.au//enrolling-at-our-school

09.01.2022 YEAR 12- Our Year 12 students enjoyed a BBQ lunch today followed by cake in celebration of them ALMOST completing Year 12. Only 2 more sleeps until our "Class of 2020" walks out of our gates for the very last time!

09.01.2022 95% & 100% ATTENDANCE CLUB - This week we are rewarding students who have received 95% and 100% attendance. Students are receiving SLUSHIES from our brand new slushy machines. We would like to thank the REAL COUNCIL for all their hard work fundraising; without the REAL Council these machines would not have been made possible.

08.01.2022 Important update from QCAA to the 2020 Year 12 Students. Visit the myQCE website for answers to more FAQs: https://myqce.qcaa.qld.edu.au/2020-FAQs.html

08.01.2022 CLASS OF 2020 - CONGRATULATIONS - We would like to congratulate the Class of 2020 on your Graduation today. We wish you all the best in your future.

07.01.2022 MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL - Dear Parents and Caregivers, I am writing to inform you of an incident which occurred at school today.... As you may be aware, Redbank Plains State High School was placed in lockdown for a short period while the Queensland Police Service attended the school in response to a trespasser on the school oval. Staff and students followed long established procedures and there was no harm to any member of the school community. I acknowledge there may be more questions from parents in relation to this incident but please understand that I am unable to provide further information as the police are investigating the matter. To the best of my knowledge there will be no ongoing issues relating to the events today. I want to assure you that we make the safety and welfare of your children and our staff our highest priority. Thank you for your continuing support of Redbank Plains State High School. Yours sincerely Tom Beck (Principal)

07.01.2022 Health Alert Update.

07.01.2022 SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF RECOGNITION WEEK - Lucy and Pao are our Community and Pacific Islander Liaison Officers here at RPSHS. Today students have thanked them for all their hard work by decorating their office doors with beautiful messages and chocolates. CT5 also surprised Lucy and Pao with gorgeous flowers in recognition of all they do within our school and the community.

07.01.2022 R U OK? DAY - A CONVERSATION CAN CHANGE A LIFE R U OK? Day is a reminder to connect with the people around you and start a conversation with anyone who may be struggling with life. You don't need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener. ... Use these four steps and have a conversation that could change a life: 1. Ask R U OK? 2. Listen 3. Encourage action 4. Check For more information :https://www.ruok.org.au/

06.01.2022 YEAR 9 ENGLISH STUDENTS - Many thanks for making sure your student has returned their novel "The Outsiders" ($22) to the library before the holidays. Overdue costs are sent to fees at the end of Week 10. Accidental swaps of copies are a common problem. If the precise barcode on the copy hasn’t been returned it will still appear as an overdue on your student’s email. We do weekly shelf-checks to catch anything overlooked, and can be emailed for info on [email protected]

06.01.2022 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! Today is the last day of school for the year! The school and office will be closed from tomorrow with the office reopening on Monday 18th January. School will resume for: Year 7, 9 & 12 on Wednesday 27th January 2021 ... ALL YEAR LEVELS Thursday 28th January 2021 Please see the website for uniform shop opening times: https://redbankplainsshs.eq.edu.au/facilities/uniform-shop Thank you to our wonderful school community for all your support throughout this challenging year. We hope everyone has a safe, healthy and happy holiday break. We look forward to seeing you in 2021!

06.01.2022 P&C MEETING TONIGHT - Our P&C Meeting is on tonight in the Library. All are welcome to attend.

06.01.2022 Uniform Shop Re-Opens CLOSED - Saturday 9th January From the 18th January 2021 23rd January 2021 9am to 4pm Please Note: Wednesday 20th January from 5pm to 8pm Monday 25th January 2021 9am to 4pm... Wednesday 27th January 2021 8am to 11am & 5pm to 8pm After first day back, hours will be as followed below: Monday Friday 8am to 11am Tuesday & Thursday Afternoon from 12.30pm to 3.30pm (Trailing only) For more information, visit: https://redbankplainsshs.eq.edu.au/facilities/uniform-shop

05.01.2022 A shoutout to our facilities team. We might be on holidays, but their work continues. Be safe.

05.01.2022 SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - TEACHER AIDE MANUAL ARTS- Redbank Plains State High School is currently seeking expressions of interest for a Manual Arts Teacher Aide for 16 hours per week from the 27/1/2021 to 26/3/2021. Manual Arts Teacher Aides provide assistance and support to the Manual Arts teachers by setting up equipment / tools / materials prior to classes; constructing project examples; completing maintenance of stock and equipment; general cleaning task and ...assisting students with their work during classes. Manual Arts Teacher Aides are generally required to have some experience in the building, construction or metalwork industry and should hold a construction blue card, and a working with children blue card. For further information on how to apply for this position, please email Cheryl Scott [email protected], or phone 3432 1222. Applications close on the 13th November 2020.

04.01.2022 SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF RECOGNITION WEEK - This week we are recognising the excellent work of our Support Staff. Thank you for all that you do to support the Redbank Plains SHS community.

04.01.2022 STUDENT FREE DAY - REMINDER - Tomorrow is a student free day. We hope all of our students enjoy their long weekend.

03.01.2022 PHONE LINES ARE CURRENTLY DOWN - We would like to advise that our phone lines are currently down. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause and we hope to have them in operation shortly.

02.01.2022 YEAR 10 SET PLAN BOOKINGS - Bookings for SET PLAN INTERVIEWS close the 9th of September at 3pm. Be sure to book prior to this via Compass.

02.01.2022 YEAR 7 ENGLISH - Many thanks for making sure your student has returned their Ned Kelly novel Black Snake ($22) to the library before the holidays. Overdue costs are sent to fees at the end of Week 10. Accidental swaps of copies are a common problem. If the precise barcode on the copy hasn’t been returned it will still appear as an overdue on your student’s email. We do weekly shelf-checks to catch anything overlooked, and can be emailed for info on [email protected]

02.01.2022 RECEIVING OF PAYMENTS CHANGE- Please note we have a change to times payments will be accepted over the counter at Student Office from Monday 02/11/2020:- Monday 8.15am 12.10pm Tuesday 8.15am 12.10pm Thursday 8.15am 12.10pm... Friday 8.15am 12.10pm ***PAYMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED ON WEDNESDAYS*** Other payment options include:- BPoint direct debit via internet BPoint Voice over the phone Centrepay If you have any queries, please contact Student Office on 3432 1222.

01.01.2022 WesTEC Parent Information Evening - 24 November 2020

01.01.2022 YEAR 12 EXTERNAL EXAM TIMETABLE - Year 12 students will commence their External Exams next week. https://redbankplainsshs.eq.edu.au//Year%2012%20External%2

01.01.2022 HOMEWORK CLUB - A reminder to all students who attend homework club that there will be no homework club this Thursday (17th September). Homework club will start again in week 1 of Term 4.