Every student's needs are different. Ripley Valley State Secondary College
provides a range of services to support student wellbeing, learning,
inclusion, health, connection and success.
Explore our services below to learn more about the support available
to students and families, or contact Student Services if you're not
sure where to start.
Explore our support services
Select a service to find out more about the people, programs and support available.
Guidance Officers
Supporting student wellbeing, learning, assessment,
case management, career planning and future pathways.
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School Based Nurse
Access primary healthcare and wellbeing support on campus
through the GPs in State Schools Program.
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Chaplaincy
Pastoral care, mentoring, wellbeing programs and opportunities
that strengthen student and community connection.
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Community Education Counsellor
Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students,
families, cultural connection and community engagement.
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Defence School Mentor
Supporting Defence students and families through postings,
parental absence, transition, wellbeing and connection.
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Community Liaison Officers
Strengthening connections between our African and Pacific
Islander students, families, College and community.
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Additional support available
A range of additional support is available through our Student Services team.
Diverse Learning
Our Heads of Department for Diverse Learning build the capacity of
teachers to provide effective and differentiated instruction for all
students. They facilitate College-wide collaboration and professional
learning to strengthen inclusive teaching practices and create positive,
supportive learning environments.
The team case manages students requiring substantial, extensive and
extensive plus adjustments and oversees Individual Curriculum Plans
(ICP) and Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement (QCIA)
development.
Speech Language Pathology
Our Speech Language Pathologist supports students with speech-language
communication difficulties to participate in learning, while also
supporting and developing the capability of teachers and other College staff.
Youth Workers
Youth Workers work with students and families to identify and implement
strategies that support a more positive educational experience.
Using a strengths-based approach, support may focus on social skills,
assertiveness, self-esteem, problem solving, wellbeing and engagement.
Youth Workers work individually with students and through group programs
and may also assist with referrals to other professionals and services.
Our Youth Workers:
Jacob Millerick, Linda Rzeszkowski and Kristian Atkins.
Small Group Interventions
Small group interventions provide targeted support in an identified
area of need. Our Youth Workers facilitate a range of social and
emotional small group interventions throughout the year.
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Industry Liaison & Pathways
Our Industry Liaison Officer supports the delivery of School Based
Apprenticeships and helps manage business and industry partnerships
to maximise opportunities for students.
Students seeking support to enrol in a vocational qualification,
or businesses interested in providing work placement opportunities,
can contact Marney George.
Email:
mgeor109@eq.edu.au
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Not sure where to start?
You don't need to know which service is the right one before getting
in touch. Student Services can help connect students and families with
the most appropriate support.
If you feel your child would benefit from support, email their
name, Year level and a brief description of the concern.
Email
studentservices@ripleyvalleyssc.eq.edu.au
College phone
(07) 3819 5333
Documents & resources
The following resources provide further information for students,
parents and carers.