Redbank Plains State High School Explained

Redbank Plains State High School
Motto:Learning First... Leading Tomorrow
Established:1987
Principal:Aimee Argiro
Coordinates:-27.652°N 152.8691°W
Campus:Urban (Ipswich)
Faculty:16
Teaching Staff:130
Employees:200
Secondary Years Taught:Years 7-12
Gender:Co-education
Enrolment:~1,500 (2024)
Colours:Light blue & navy blue

Redbank Plains State High School is a Secondary school located in Redbank Plains, Queensland, Australia.

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]

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Notes and References

  1. 18 April 2019.
  2. News: Showcasing Qld Schools. Masselos. Poppy . 8 September 2008 . The Courier Mail. 2008-11-10.
  3. Web site: 2008 Showcase Award for Excellence in Schools – State Winners. Queensland Government – Department of Education, Training.
  4. News: Gillard grilled and heckled at community cabinet . Bridie Jabour . 11 July 2012 . 11 July 2012 . Brisbane Times . Fairfax Media .
  5. News: Editorial: Queenslanders deserve an early Christmas present . Hilferty Tim . 15 November 2021 . 15 November 2022 . The Courier Mail . News Corporation .