Junior Secondary
Welcome back to Term 1 of 2025!
For many new parents/carers entering the forever moving world of Ripley, thank you for choosing our College as a place of education for your child.
Excellence Academy Trial Days:
For many new parents/carers entering the forever moving world of Ripley, thank you for choosing our College as a place of education for your child.
Excellence Academy Trial Days:
In Term 1, 2 and 3, the College hosts 'Excellence Academy Trial Days' which sees students new and existing who are interested in applying for one of the College's successful Excellence Academies. The following Excellence Academy Trial Days are as follows:
- Trial 1 - Friday 28th March (Week 9, Term 1)
- Trial 2 - Friday 13th June (Week 8, Term 2)
- Trial 3 - Friday 12th September (Week, 9, Term 3)
Students who are interesting in applying to participate in one of the Excellence Academies can do so via the link below:
Year 9 PPP:
As a part of Ripley Valley State Secondary College's commitment to student success, all Year 9 students and their parent/carer will participate in a Pathway Preparation Plan (PPP) meeting. This meeting is a critical aspect of the transition into the Senior Phase of Learning. The Pathway Plan is finalised at a compulsory interview held with a member of the College's Leadership Team. At the interview Year 9 students and their parent/carer will have the opportunity to discuss future pathways, study options and career goals for your child's future education.
All previous presentations, materials and resources can be found on our College website by clicking the link below. The PPP Meetings will be held on Wednesday 23rd July (Week 3, Term 3).
Year Level Structures:
Every student at the College is a part of a Year Level Structure that helps support the student in many aspects, these covers:
- support student wellbeing
- complex case management
- major, minor behaviour referrals
- suspensions
- monitor student outcomes
- track academic, behaviour, attendance student data
- referral to student support services (SSS) team
If you require anymore information, please reach out through my contacts below.
James Dunn
Head of Department - Junior Secondary - Year 7A to 7E