Ripley Valley State Secondary Colleges is committed to maintaining a positive and supportive learning environment where all students have opportunities to experience success. Our PB4L framework teaches students expected standards of behaviour and reinforces these positive behaviours through our weekly focus lessons. Students are rewarded when they demonstrate positive behaviours that reflect the school values (Respect, Responsibility and Perseverance). The Ripley Rewards Program forms an integral part of our PB4L framework. Teachers stamp students diaries when they see students demonstrating positive behaviours. Points are awarded to the stamps (1 point per stamp) and students receive points for their House (Blaine, Flinders, Goolman and Blaine). Students can use accumulated points to receive rewards from the Ripley Vault. End of term celebrations are held to acknowledge students that achieving greater than 90% attendance.
Raptor Awards – End-of-Year Recognition
Each year at our Annual Awards Ceremony, students have the opportunity to receive a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Raptor Award. These awards recognise students who consistently demonstrate commitment, positive behaviour, strong effort, and engagement in our college community.
How Points Are Earned
Students accumulate points across four key areas:
- Physical Attendance
- Approved Attendance
- Behaviour
- Effort
- College Culture
Award Levels
- Gold Raptor Award: 18+ points
- Silver Raptor Award: 14 – 17 points
- Bronze Raptor Award: 10 – 13 points
Award Criteria
Gold Raptor Award
- Attendance: Exemplary Physical and Approved Attendance
- Effort: Excellent across all subjects
- Behaviour: Excellent across all subjects
- College Culture: Participation in 4 or more school activities
Silver Raptor Award
- Attendance: Consistent high Physical and Approved Attendance
- Effort: Very good across all subjects
- Behaviour: Very good across all subjects
- College Culture: Participation in a variety of school activities
Bronze Raptor Award
- Attendance: High Physical and Approved Attendance
- Effort: Very good across most subjects
- Behaviour: Very good across most subjects
- College Culture: Participation in a variety of school activities