Dear Parents/Carers, 

The last few weeks at school have been a busy time for many staff, students and their families. 

At the end of July our Year 9 students and their families participated in the Pathways Preparation Plan (PPP) meetings which have helped our Year 9 students identify the many options available to them in senior school and gain focus on potential career paths for their future. 

Meanwhile, our Year 10 students and families have been reviewing their PPP plan from last year and participating in Secondary Education  & Training (SET) Plan meetings.  These SET plan meetings have been a great opportunity for students and parents to review their plan and progress from last year and realign and continue developing their pathway plan for when they complete Year 12. 

The positive involvement of students, staff and parents in this process has been invaluable and ensures that every child has the best possible opportunities available for them as they prepare for life after school.  I also want to thank the many staff who have been involve on these days to make them the great success they have been.  From organising career days, work experience, career education programs and giving up time to meet both in and out of work hours; the dedication of our staff has made a significant impact on your child's future.

As we approach the 2nd half of this term, staff and students will be entering the busy assessment and reporting period and I encourage everyone to make sure they take time to rest, refresh and relax in their spare time during this busy season.

Once again, I appreciate the work of all our staff and families in partnering with our College and look forward to sharing the great successes of our students for years to come.

Yours Sincerely,     

Brendan Krueger

Foundation Principal

2022 Student Resource Scheme (SRS)

The third and final payment for 2023 SRS is due Friday 12 August.  Year 10 Subject Fees are also due Friday 12 August. Statements will be emailed today.

Payment Options

BPOINT – Use the link in the box at the bottom left corner of your invoice, this will take you directly to the payment screen to enter your details.  Paying in instalments? No problem, just enter the instalment amount of $225.00 and then continue.  

Phone payments using Credit/Debit card – You will need your Customer Reference Number (CRN) and Invoice Number from the bottom left corner of your invoice.  Call 1300 631 073

In person at the office– The payment window will be open for EFTPOS, cash or cheque payments Monday to Friday 8am – 9:30am and 2pm – 3pm (other times by appointment).

Individualised payment plans by Direct Debit - Set and forget.  If you would like to set up a direct debit payment using your bank account or credit card, email bsm@ripleyvalleyssc.eq.edu.au with the $ amount you would like to pay, the date you want the payments to start and how often you would like the payments made eg weekly/fortnightly.  As an example – a payment of $27.00 per week commenced on Friday 25 February will pay the SRS in full before the final due date of 12 August.

Centrepay Deduction - Payment by Centrepay deduction can also be arranged through Administration.

If you would like an update on your account or a statement at any time please email the school office admin@ripleyvalleyssc.eq.edu.au

 

Michelle Mills

Business Manager

Excellence Academies:

On Friday 19th August we have our 2nd and final Excellence Academy Trial Day. With a successful first trial day, we invite all new and existing trialists back to our final trial date. If you were a part of the first trial, the day will run same and you will not need to complete the registration form again. If you are a new trialist, you will need to register your attendance via the link: https://ripleyvalleyssc.schoolzineplus.com/form/237.

Additionally, a 2023 Expression of Interest form will need to be completed and submitted to Administration. This can be found via the website link below:

https://ripleyvalleyssc.eq.edu.au/enrolments 

A REMINDER THAT THIS IS FOR STUDENTS ONLY IN YEAR 7 OR 8.

If you have any questions regarding Junior Secondary information at the College, please shoot me an email.

HOD - Junior Schooling 

jdunn232@eq.edu.au 

Todd Robson

Head of Department - Senior Schooling - Technology

trobs20@eq.edu.au

Jamei Pertzel

Acting Head of Inclusion

studentservices@ripleyvalleyssc.eq.edu.au

Over this past fortnight we were lucky enough to have our first ever entrants into the Australian Mathematics Competition. The competition included all students within the Ignite program and other students were invited to nominate also. Congratulations to these 22 students who sat for this Competition. We are so excited to offer opportunities to our students to compete at a National level. We look forward to seeing how these students performed when the results are returned to us. A big thank you to Mrs Constable for supporting this competition and for the student for demonstrating perseverance through the competition. 

And just a quick reminder that as we approach assessment time with our Math classes to please ensure your child has a scientific calculator, stationary, a mathematics notebook and a charged laptop with them at school. It is really important that students have their own scientific calculator so they can familiarise themselves with this device ahead of examinations.  

Tess Reeves

HoD Mathematics

tsmur0@eq.edu.au 

As we head into the middle of Term 3, we have seen a huge amount of learning packed around various school events. Next week (15^th-19^th August), our school will be celebrating National Science Week with activities throughout the week. Students will have the opportunity to be involved in a number of activities, which can be seen below.

As we head towards the end of term, we will see students begin to start working on assessment across various grades. Year 7 and 8 students will be working on their Physics experiments, creating balloon-powered cars, and Rube Goldberg machines.  

The Year 9 students will be conducting their Chemistry experiments to design and create cold packs. Year 10 core students are currently completing their rates of reaction experimental investigation for the term.

Our Year 10 Science Foundation students are investigating DNA, and have their exam at the end of the term.  The Year 10 extension Chemistry class is balancing chemical equations and investigating reaction types and will be starting their investigations in the coming weeks.

Our extension Psychology class is busy delving into how the brain works and will also be starting their investigations in the coming weeks.

All assessment information can be found within Daymap and it is important to remind students that all assessments should be uploaded to Daymap as well. If, for any reason, your student needs to apply for an extension, this should be done online, and more information can be found in their student diary or on the College SharePoint page.

Across the grades we are seeing many classes engaged in practical activities and it is an important reminder that students must comply with the College’s uniform to be allowed to engage in these lessons as a matter of safety. Please ensure your student has the appropriate leather footwear available and their hair tied up.

If you ever have any questions around what is happening within your child’s Science class, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with me. 

Tim Barclay

Acting Head of Department - Science 

tjbar2@eq.edu.au

Design Technology brings learning to life. It is a motivating context for discovering Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Art and ICT.  At RVSSC, Design Technology education involves two important elements - learning about the designed world and how things work, and learning to design and make functional products for particular purposes and users. We aim to provide opportunities for all our students to develop their capabilities in these areas. By combining their design and making skills with technical knowledge and understanding, to create quality products.

Our new Year 8 students experiencing Food Studies are learning about healthy eating. Year 7 Design Technologies students are in the workshop learning about safe workshop practices and working with wood.

Our Design Technology curriculum aims to:

• Develop students critical thinking, enabling them to justify what they like and dislike when designing and making;
• Enable students to investigate and talk about how things work, and to communicate ideas;
• Encourage students to select the most appropriate tools and techniques for making a product, whilst following safe procedures;
• Explore attitudes towards the ‘made’ world and how we live and work within it;
• Develop an understanding of technological processes and products, their manufacture and their contribution to our society;
• Appreciate the work of contemporary and historic designers and their contribution to the world in which we live;
• Foster enjoyment, satisfaction and purpose in designing and making things;
• Develop evaluation skills to critically analyse and improve products and designs;
• Develop the cross-curricular use of Design Technology in other subjects, particularly Computing, Maths and Science.

Through the DT curriculum, children should be inspired by engineers, designers, chefs and architects to enable them to create a range of structures, mechanisms, textiles, electrical systems and food products with a real life purpose.

Our Year 10 Students this term are developing skills with new machinery in the workshop including the CNC router and the bandsaw to make a Tambour Box. This project will require students to focus on joinery and craftsmanship.

Lorinda Stiles

HoD Creative Industries
lstil21@eqeduu.au

Dance

Last week Miss Mahipus ran a Hip Hop workshop at lunch time. It was great seeing so many students come along and participate. Thank you Miss Mahipus for sharing your skills with us.

Dance students are about to present their performance tasks in classes. This week our students have been submitting their drafts which is a great chance for students to receive feedback prior to their final assessment date. Occasionally dance students have had the opportunity to watch other classes performance tasks which is a great experience to watch other dance styles. 

Drama

Drama students are working towards their first piece of assessment. Our Year 8 students are working on their "Honey Spot" performance tasks and are working within the Australian Theatre style. For many students this will be the first time they have performed in a drama piece and we encourage them to have fun, be creative and enjoy the experience. 

Music

Music students are working on their responding tasks which sets up a foundation knowledge of the elements of music before moving into practical tasks for the remainder of the year. Mr Ezzy and Mr Coles are busy preparing pieces for our annual Showcase and we look forward to seeing the students progress from the classroom to the stage. 

Extra-Curricular Dance

Dance Squad

Dance Squad is working towards their next eisteddfod at the Lockyer District Dancing Festival in Week 9 of this term. Our costumes for our new routine "Hairspray" have arrived and we are excited to share this sneak peek of our new team tees. 

Dance Troupe

Dance Troupe have been working with Mrs Dixon on their contemporary routine. We are excited to be sharing their work with you at this years annual Creative Showcase in Term 4. 

Cheer

Our Cheer team has been selected and are now working with Miss Keating to learn their pom routine. They train every Friday morning. We would like to thank Miss Keating for taking this team on and sharing her skills with us. Miss Keating is a valued member of the QUT Cheer team and has a lot of knowledge to pass on to our students. 

Jessica Starkey

HOD - Performing Arts

jxsta12@eq.edu.au

We are halfway there!

The students and staff within the HPE Department have hit the Term running and are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. A special mention to all the HPE staff who have gone above and beyond for our students to make sure they are prepared for the current and upcoming assessment period.

7A, 7C, 7E are enjoying their first term of HPE at the College and have been learning about Personal Identities during Theory and Modified AFL during Prac.

Year 8 students are heading into their examination period where they will complete an exam based on 'Risky Business'. This see's the students demonstrating knowledge they have learnt throughout the term of positive risk taking, identifying types of stimulant, depressants and hallucinogenic drugs, and the short/long term effects of these. During the practical lessons, they have been engaged in Modified European Handball.

Year 9 HPE students are currently in either a practical or theoretical block, and at the conclusion of this week will see the students switch. During theory, students have been learning about Ethics and during Prac have been playing Oz tag.

Year 9 HSE students have been learning both theoretical and practical methods of providing CPR and First Aid. During practical lessons, they have been exposed to the game of Touch Football and have been taught how to create movement strategies and movement concepts in attacking and defensive opportunities throughout the game. 

Year 10 Sport and Rec students have been learning about Sports Marketing and how they can increase participation in their chosen sport and sporting organisation.

The awesome Year 10 Health Team of Miss McKendry, Mrs Nugent and the Year 10 Health Students have been working hard to raise awareness for the charity Blankets for Brisbane. This has seen them run a staff charity car wash afternoon along with having blankets knitted for homeless people too.

If you have any questions regarding what is happening within your child's HPE class, please make contact with their Teacher:-

Year 7 HPE Curriculum Co-ordinator: Mr. Ben Sharma (bkshak0@eq.edu.au) & Miss. Christie McKendry (clmck1@eq.edu.au) 

Year 8 HPE Curriculum Co-ordinator: Mrs. Keesha Nugent (klnug1@eq.edu.au)

Year 9 HPE Curriculum Co-ordinator: Mr. Justin Clifford (jclif117@eq.edu.au) 

Year 9 HSE Curriculum Co-ordinator: Mr. James Dunn (jdunn232@eq.edu.au)

Year 10 Sport and Rec Curriculum Co-ordinator: Mr. James Dunn (jdunn232@eq.edu.au)

Year 10 Health Curriculum Co-ordinator: Miss. Christie McKendry (clmck1@eq.edu.au) 

Welcome back sports fans,

The past term has been a crazy time for sport in the college with our students participating in our school Athletics Carnival, District Athletics and Yagera sport. Throughout all of these events our athletes have performed remarkably and represented the college with pride.

Athletics Carnival

Our annual Athletics carnival was held on the last day of Term 2, with students competing in a range of events including 100m sprint, Javelin and Long Jump. We had our greatest participation rate yet with Blaine walking away with the overall carnival victory. If you are interested in joining little athletics to improve in your favourite event, Mr Clifford has posted a flyer on Daymap for little athletics.  Please contact him for more details.

The following students were named Age Champion, performing the best overall in their respective age group:

11 Years

Girls

1^st Place – Ayak Padiet

12 Years

Girls

3^rd Place – Jordyn Reid

2^nd Place – Willow Keightley-Jones

1^st Place – Timara Bowman

Boys

3^rd Place – Cooper Kemp

2^nd Place – Kaylem Moore

1^st Place – Max Backwell

13 Years

Girls

3^rd Place – Cali Stoddart

2^nd Place – Hiyab Admasu

1^st Place – Lucie Goulding

Boys

3^rd Place – Nathan Escoto

2^nd Place – Caileb Thorpe

1^st Place – Levi Domrow

14 Years

Girls

3^rd Place – Seinna Beaman

2^nd Place – Olivia Tucker

1^st Place – Amelie Graham

Boys

3^rd Place – Damian Hill

2^nd Place – Zaheer Ali

1^st Place – Jackson Keightley-Jones

15 Years

Girls

3^rd Place – Haylee Rumbel

2^nd Place – Tiahna Armatage

1^st Place – Lily Goulding

Boys

3^rd Place – Abay Chandi

1^st Place – Isaac Green

1^st Place – Cooper Bradley

16 Years

Girls

3^rd Place – Darcy McIvor

2^nd Place – Ella Thomas

1^st Place – Sophie Russell

Boys

3^rd Place – Khush Virk

2^nd Place – Harrison Coates

1^st Place – Kaylan Harris

District Athletics

The students who placed in the top two of each event at the school carnival were invited to attend the Central Districts Carnival in Week 3 of this term. Our students all did very well against other teams in our local area. The following students did exceptionally well in their events and will compete in the Met West Carnival later this month:

• Max Backwell: 1500m & 800m
• Timara Bowman: 100m & 200m
• Kaylan Harris: Long Jump
• Jordyn Reid: High Jump, Discus & Shot Put
• Khush Virk: Shot Put

Yagera Sport

During Week 4 and Week 5 of this term a number of our students participated in a range of sports at the Yagera Sport Competition. Most of our teams have been training for these carnivals before and after school since the start of Term 2. All teams represented the College with pride, embodying our school values.

Rugby League

The Year 8 Rugby League Carnival was held at Souths Rugby League in Acacia Ridge. The boys came up against some strong competition in Forest Lake and Bellbird Park. The boys closely lost both games, a remarkable improvement from last year. Player of the Carnival went to Jack Sawyers.

Football

The Football Carnival was held across Dunlop Park and CJ Greenfield, with four of our teams participating. The Year 10 girls team went to a penalty shoot-out in their semi-final, taking victory after a nail biting seven shots. Both Girls teams went down in the grand finale, walking away with second place. The boys teams also did well, earning us a fourth and sixth place. Player of the Carnival went to Cameron Cullen, Miley Lake, Isaac Green & Eva Hyland.

Basketball

The Basketball Carnival was held at the Ipswich Basketball Association in Bundamba. Our Year 10 boys team played three games, winning one and closely losing the other two. They have their eyes on the win for next year. Player of the carnival went to Aaron Doheny being named Player of the Carnival.

Netball

The Netball Carnival was held at Limestone Park this year where, for the first time, we were able to field four full teams in netball. Of the four teams only the Year 7’s made the finals. However, we continue to see growth in our netball in the College. Players of the Carnival went to Charlotte Coates, Maiya Dixon, Christina Tukuafu & Lucy Hodge.

Volleyball

The boys Volleyball Carnival was held at Nissan Arena. The Year 8 boys won four games, which put them through to the semi finals. They fought hard but were unfortunately knocked out in the final. The Year 9’s were unable to win a game against the tough competition, but are continuing to improve for future years. Player of the Carnival went to Eben Petrick, Nikau Kahotea & Nathan Escoto.

Springfield Central Friendly

In the coming weeks all four of our school volleyball teams will be competing against Springfield Central in a friendly home and away series. This term we are playing at home, with our junior girls and boys serving off at 3:45pm in the Raptordome. Our senior boys and girls will be serving at 4:30pm. Feel free to come along and support our teams. Please keep an eye on daymap for more details early next week. 

Ripley Athlete Development (RAD)

This term we introduced Ms Kara Hansen to our HPE team. Ms Hansen has a background in exercise science and athletics and is helping run the RAD program. Her expertise is helping lift our sporting excellence to improve our competition and personal sporting goals. If you would like to join RAD, it is held every Wednesday afternoon 3pm – 4pm and Friday morning 7:15am – 8am.

As always, any questions related to sport please contact the sports coordinator Mr Justin Clifford (jclif117@eq.edu.au)

Regional Youth Mental Health Forum 2022

Fourteen of our student leaders and Year 10 Peer Mentors travelled to the Laidley Cultural Centre on Thursday 14th July to attend ‘Talk it up’, a forum to reduce the stigma around mental health.  Our students and other young people from the region, listened to a key note speaker from Livin about practical everyday ways to manage mental health.  Students also learned and talked about mental health wellness at a series of interactive workshops based around the Wheel of Wellbeing. 

The Wheel of Wellbeing helps individuals build skills and raise awareness about improving mental health and wellbeing through six dimensions.  It is a holistic approach to wellbeing, conveying a message of achieving balance in life.     

GPs in Schools Pilot program

Ripley Valley State Secondary College was selected to participate in the GPs in Schools Pilot.  The Pilot is part of the Queensland Government's Student Well-being Package, an initiative which makes it easier for all Ripley Valley SSC students and students in Year 6 at Ripley Valley SS to access the healthcare they need.

The Pilot has allowed our school to set up a fit-for-purpose GP clinic in our B block, Community Hub which already houses a community midwife clinic.  This clinic provides students with access to a GP each Friday during school terms.  

Our school clinic staff – Rachael Pratt (GP administrator); Janet Ingram (Guidance Officer and program lead); Brendan Krueger (Principal); Dr Dushyant Singh (GP); and Daniel Pym (Deputy Principal and program lead). 

Parents/Guardians and Students are able to book an appointment with the School GP by:

Email: GPbookings@ripleyvalleySSC.com.au

Phone: 3819 5321

Students may also book an appointment by speaking directly with the Administrative Co-ordinator in Student Support Services (J Block) and an appointment slip will be emailed to you.  If you are a first-time user of the clinic, please register you (student) or your child’s details using this link:

https://urgentcarebne.snapforms.com.au/form/student-registration-form---ripley-school-

This will register your medicare number, but the booking must be made via the options given above (email, phone or in person at Student Support Services). 

What services will the GP provide?

Our school GP clinic will offer secondary students the majority of services that young people are able to access from GPs in the community, including management of physical health, mental health, and sexual and reproductive health issues.   The school GP clinic is not a vaccination centre.

Will there be a cost for students to see the GP?

All visits to the GP will be provided at no cost to students or their families. The GP will bulk-bill all appointments through Medicare, so it is important that students bring their Medicare card (or their Medicare number) with them to their appointment.

Introducing Dr Dushyant Singh, a General Practitioner (GP) and director of Urgent care Brisbane.

Dr Dushyant Singh was born in Amritsar, India, famous for Golden Temple. Dr Dushyant always wanted to be a doctor and worked diligently to enter medical school. He is an excellent footballer and at one point he represented his school at national level.    After finishing Medicine, he worked in GP and Emergency.   In Australia, he completed his fellowship General Practice and continued to practice as a GP with emergency skills while in Australia.  Dr Singh is now director of Urgent Care Brisbane, a medical practice which treats walk in emergency appointments.  Dr Singh’s passion for the adolescent health is evident.  He states, “It comes with many challenges, and I still study and keep myself updated.  I have always found adolescent Medicine very interesting and have developed skills of instant rapport building, a highly essential skill in consulting with adolescents! All doctors at Urgent care Brisbane are highly passionate and are welcoming of the state government initiative of GP in schools pilot program.” 

Janet Ingram

Guidance Officer

studentservices@ripleyvalleyssc.eq.edu.au 

During Week 3 of this term Ripley Valley SSC held its first Defence Week.

This initiative is designed to help build a better understanding in the wider school community of the challenges that are faced by our ADF students, in particular, how those challenges might affect their education.  The focus this year was ‘The Impact the Military Lifestyle has on Defence Families’.

The week began with a guest speaker from the RAAF Base Amberley, who graciously shared experiences of her time in the Australian Defence Force (ADF).  Her presentation and PowerPoint detailed a career that has involved many moves and many absences due to her service commitments, including deployments.

Staff and students alike were offered a small insight into some of the challenges Defence members and their children face, due to the mobile lifestyle of the ADF. Students were particularly interested in the photo's that were shared as part of the presentation.

Our guest speaker is a full time serving member of the RAAF, a Defence spouse and a Defence mum and we are extremely appreciative to her for making herself available to come and talk to our school community.

A visual display was set up in the Library through the week, with stories from Defence students and staff who shared some personal experiences of life in the military, in particular the impact of postings and parental absences. Military items and uniform were also loaned to the school for the display.

The Defence Club also opened its door to the whole school. Students had the opportunity to chat with Defence students and to also participate in poppy making activities.

 

Defence Week was a real team effort and would not have been possible without the help from staff, students and ADF parents. As an ex-Defence member, spouse and Mum, I was so proud to be able to show this aspect of military life to the school and by extension to the wider community.  There are many Defence personnel, and their families, who call the Ripley Valley home. On behalf of the Ripley Valley SSC, I would like to pass on our appreciation to all Defence members, and their families, who work everyday to ensure the safety and security of Australia and its citizens, so that we may live our lives with a freedom many around the world are not afforded.

Vietnam Veterans Day

On the 18th August, we commemorate Vietnam Veterans Day on the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in 1966.

It is a day where we recognise all that served and honour those who lost their lives during battle and those that returned only to still carry the physical and emotional scars of their service.

Lest We Forget

Ripley Valley SSC will be represented by our school Principal, myself and two ADF students of the college.

Commemorative services:

Ipswich RSL Sub Branch

10am – Honour stone Soldiers Memorial Hall

63 Nicolas Street, Ipswich

Club Services Ipswich

5pm – Honour Stone Top Car Park

5a Lowry Street, North Ipswich

Ripley Community & Defence Scout Group is launching! 

Ripley will be the first Defence supported Scout group in Australia. A Scout group that supports the children and families posted into the Amberley - Enoggera corridor. We currently have opportunities available for youth (5-25yo) to register to be part of the founding Australian Defence Scout group.  

We also have opportunities for currently serving and ex-servicing members, Defence community, friends and family plus the wider community in the Amberley - Enoggera corridor to take an active role in becoming Adult Leader, Adult helper or Committee member.  

As an adult member or youth member you’ll have access to heavily subsidised activities such as diving, surfing, snorkelling while gaining National and International accreditation.  

Scouts is a vocational training institution. All adult members can access free qualifications including outdoor adventure and business management. 

Applications are open to those who'd like to take up the opportunity to become an Adult Leader, Adult helper, Committee member or youth member, please see the attached link to complete your expression of interest - https://forms.office.com/r/VCJFC7bFjJ

 On behalf of 

Andrea Finch - “Koala” ?
0404 099 615
e: 21416@scoutsqld.com.au

Defence Member and Family Support Branch

For more information on the Defence School Mentor Program you can head to:

https://defence.gov.au/members-families/Family/kids/education.asp

To contact the Defence School Mentor:

Wednesday and Friday 0800 - 1430hrs

Email: tcoop203@eq.edu.au

Phone : 0436 944 525

Tracey Cooper

Defence School Mentor

Ripley Valley State Secondary College

Chaplain News

I can't believe that it is already half way through the term. It has definitely flown by quickly.

Spiritual Support

One of my roles as Chaplain is to provide spiritual support. One of the ways I do this is to connect students to a local youth group. If you feel as a parent that this is something your child needs, please contact me and I will find local youth groups that are around where you reside.

Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club continues to operate on Tuesdays' & Wednesday's from 8:15am until Access. If this is something that you want to help out with please contact me. I also want to take this opportunity to thank to Westside Christian College for running a fundraiser for our Breakfast Club Program last term. The program couldn't operate as effectively as it does without the generous donations from organisations, other schools and individuals as well as the work of our volunteers to operate it from the day to day. Thank you also to the students and parents who have volunteered in the past and in the present.

Programs

Later term I will be running a Rock & Water program with a group of year 8 boys.

Rock and water is a program that decreases bullying and depressive feelings, and increases self-esteem, self-regulation and social acceptance. It also builds self-confidence, self-respect and self-reflection through psychophysical training.

If your child has been selected please check your emails for the permission form.

The second Program that will be running late this term and early next term is the Love Bites Program. This will be facilitated by myself and Alicia our Youth Worker. Love Bites is a highly regarded program that aims to provide young people with a safe environment to examine, discuss and explore respectful relationships. The Program takes a strengths-based approach and views young people as active participants who are able to make choices for themselves and their relationships when supported with information and opportunity for skill development.

Love Bites education is focused on three critical areas for learning; knowledge (youth-led collaborative learning), attitudes (critical thinking and decision-making) and behaviours (problem solving and communication skills). The overall aim of this program is to equip young people with the knowledge needed to have respectful relationships, encourage and develop their skills in critical thinking and assist them in being able to problem solve and communicate effectively. When equipped in these areas, we believe that young people can make the right choices for themselves and their relationships that are free from violence and abuse.

If your child has been selected please check your emails for the permission form.

SU Camps

Scripture Union Australia, the organisation that employs the chaplains here in Ripley Valley and in hundreds of schools across the country is also a camping organisation. If you are looking for something for your child to do over the holidays, please follow the following link. https://sucamps.org.au/?season=spring 

Monday  8.00am to 10.30am

Tuesday 2.30pm to 5.00pm

Thursday 2.30pm to 5.00pm      

REMINDER - THE CANTEEN IS CASHLESS TERM 2!!!

Online Ordering System for the Canteen 

Just a reminder that the canteen is now cashless.  Ordering can be done online.  You can order from the menu on the MSA ordering system or top up your students card so they purchase at the canteen directly, using their barcode in their diary.  Please see link below to access the MSA ordering system.