Ripley Valley State Secondary College eNewsletter

Junior Secondary

Excellence Academies:

Our third and final Excellence Trial will take place on Friday 8th September with registrations now open. Please also complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) for enrolment at the same time. If you have any questions, please email: excellence@ripleyvalleyssc.eq.edu.au.

Dance Academy:

Our Academy students are prepping for their final Eisteddfod of the year. Next week they will compete at the Lockyer District Dancing Festival. They will perform their Contemporary and Jazz routines all of which have been taught and rehearsed in class time. Dance Academy doesn't require any additional commitment time outside of class other than our four eisteddfod days (two in term two and two in term three). Our program is designed to be delivered in three x 70 minute curriculum lessons per week. Our final trial for this year is on Friday 8th September so if your child is interested in a 2024 Dance Academy position, please ensure you complete the EOI form by clicking this link. https://ripleyvalleyssc.schoolzineplus.com/form/499

If you would like any further information then please email Miss Starkey - Head of Department Performing Arts on jxsta12@eq.edu.au

Football Academy:

Recently we have just finished competing in our inaugural season of the Queensland School Football League (QFSL). In a few weeks we will see our final results tables being published of where our teams finished. The Football Academy Coordinators are extremely pleased with all the efforts our students have provided us this term, whether it be game days or training sessions. We look forward to being a part of this competition in 2024.

In Week 10, we look at members of our Junior Football Academy competing in the Queensland School Futsal (QSF) Cup. Further details will be provided by Mr. Sharma via email. Our final trial for this year is on Friday 8th September so if your child is interested in a 2024 Football Academy position, please ensure you complete the EOI form by clicking this link. https://ripleyvalleyssc.schoolzineplus.com/form/499

eSport Academy:

Earlier this month Liam, Riley, and Lucas represented RVSSC in the QLD state finals for Rocket League live at the Ekka and secured an impressive 3rd place overall. Their stellar teamwork and dedication shone brightly in intense matches, showcasing their strategic prowess and exceptional sportsmanship. Liam's precision, Riley's quick reflexes, and Lucas's solid defence were key to their success. The achievement highlights our school's commitment to excellence in esports. Congratulations to our outstanding players for making us proud on the big stage! Our final trial for this year is on Friday 8th September so if your child is interested in a 2024 eSport Academy position please ensure you complete the EOI form by clicking this link. https://ripleyvalleyssc.schoolzineplus.com/form/499

Ignite Academy:

Through our connection with the Swanbank Clean Energy Hub, and the Ipswich Historical Society, students were invited to attend the 51st anniversary of the Box Flat Mine Disaster. Our students participated in a guard of honour, and raised photos of the 18 fallen during the rollcall. The student's appreciated the time that Hugh Taylor and other members of the Miners Group took to share their knowledge of Box Flat with them. Photos of the event were shared on our school social media pages in the week following the event.

As the term wraps up, our students are deeply involved in their projects, where our year 7's are completing the EV3 Mindstorm Mission to Mars Challenge, while our year 8's are finalising their paper rollercoasters.

Our last trial day for Ignite Academy 2024 is coming up on Friday 8th September (Week 9). This will be your final chance to test for our Ignite Academy program for 2024. The EOI for this process is currently open, so please refer to our school social media for more information. https://ripleyvalleyssc.schoolzineplus.com/form/499

Year 9 - UniSQ - Discovery Day:

These days are an opportunity for students to explore a range of hands-on activities to help them discover skills and talents they enjoy and are good at and identify potential satisfying future careers. Discovery Days are created to provide students the opportunity to take an in-depth look at study areas that interest them. The sessions will be led by USQ’s very own Academic professionals, providing an opportunity to meet the people who may be their future university lecturers’.

Event Details:

Student's will participate in 3 separate 45-minute taster sessions during the day. 
Lunch will be provided for all students; however, you will need to bring your own morning tea.
Students are to wear full school uniform.
If students are interested in being involved with this event, there currently is an EOI Microsoft form for only Year 9 students who wish to be involved
This needs to be completed by Friday 6th October (Week 1, Term 4)

Year 6-7 Tranisiton Day:

Our current scheduled day for the Year 7 Orientation Day is Friday the 1st of December. This is an opportunity for the Year 6 students transitioning into Year 7 to experience a full day on campus. All students will be involved in fun curriculum activities from Period 1-3, with Period 4 being our "House Activity" session that will be run by our Year 7 Coordinator, Sports Coordinator, & myself as HoD Junior Secondary.

Invitations will be sent out later this term directly to those families who have been accepted for enrolment and have returned their completed enrolment forms. For your student to be successfully invited it is important you have completed the key information from the below infographic. Please keep an eye on our school's Facebook page for further information, along with information provided to your school's administration.

Year 7 2024 Transition Presentation:

On Thursday 12th and Friday 13th October some of our current Year 7 students will accompany both myself, Mr. Pym (Deputy Principal Year 7/8) when we visit Ripley Valley State School, Deebing Heights State School, Ripley Central State School and Amberley District State School. These visits are to open up a general Q&A forum to our future students where they can ask our current students questions like:

What is high school like?
Do you get to play sport?
Do we get laptops?
How long are your lessons?

These are to name a few. We look forward to presenting to our future Year 7 students in the upcoming week.

James Dunn

Head of Department - Junior Secondary - Year 7A to 7D

jdunn232@eq.edu.au