Redbank Plains State High School
Redbank Plains State High School is a Secondary school located in Redbank Plains, Queensland, Australia.
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| Location | |
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| Coordinates | 27°39′07.36″S 152°52′08.72″E |
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| Type | Public, co-educational, secondary, day school |
| Motto | Learning First... Leading Tomorrow |
| Established | 1987 |
| Principal | Tom Beck |
| Enrolment | ~1,453 (2022) |
| Campus | Urban (Ipswich) |
| Colour(s) | Light blue & navy blue |
| Website | redbankplainsshs |
History
Redbank Plains State High began operations in January 1987[1] with a staff of 20 teachers under the leadership of Principal Bernadette O’Rourke. Twelve classes of Year 8 students (380) began the year.
In 2008, the school won The Queensland University of Technology Showcase Award for Excellence in Leadership for its work in supporting pregnant and parenting students.[2][3]
On 10 July 2012, the school was the venue for a community cabinet meeting which was attended by the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, Cabinet ministers and roughly 400 community members.[4]
On 15 November 2021, the school was the venue for a COVID-19 vaccine rollout press conference Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk and cabinet minister.[5]
Extra-curricular activities
Redbank Plains State High School offers a range of activities (Sporting, Cultural, Arts, and Other) that provide opportunities for students to participate, learn, develop and excel. Signature Sports Program Soccer, Rugby League, Basketball and Volleyball Instrumental Music Program Dance Troupe Drama Troupe Choir
References
- "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- Masselos, Poppy (8 September 2008). "Showcasing Qld Schools". The Courier Mail. Retrieved 10 November 2008.
- "2008 Showcase Award for Excellence in Schools – State Winners". Queensland Government – Department of Education, Training.
- Bridie Jabour (11 July 2012). "Gillard grilled and heckled at community cabinet". Brisbane Times. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
- Hilferty Tim (15 November 2022). "Editorial: Queenslanders deserve an early Christmas present". The Courier Mail. News Corporation. Retrieved 15 November 2021.