Ripley Valley State Secondary College

Students Brodie Lawson and Louis Gaal are currently completing a Certificate II in Cookery traineeship, gaining valuable hands-on experience alongside Chef Claire and our canteen team.

As part of their traineeship, the boys head into the canteen before second break to assist with food preparation and learn practical cookery skills in a busy working environment.

Over the two-year traineeship, Brodie and Louis will complete 14 modules while building their confidence, industry knowledge and experience under the guidance of Chef Claire and our wonderful canteen staff.

A great example of students developing real-world skills while still at school.

🎶 Congratulations, Sophie! 🎶

We’re proud to recognise Year 7 student Sophie Kelly, who achieved an impressive third place in the Sacred Solo section of the Ipswich Junior Eisteddfod! 🥉

Congratulations to Sophie on this wonderful achievement and for showcasing her talent, confidence and dedication.

Thank you, Councillor Pye Augustine - Ipswich City Council, for visiting our talented Ripley Valley State Secondary College dancers and supporting their preparations! We’re incredibly proud of their hard work, passion and dedication as they prepare for the Gatton Dance Eisteddfod and our upcoming Dance Night. 💙💃

📅 The Week Ahead at Ripley Valley SSC

Here’s a look at some of the highlights coming up this week at Ripley Valley State Secondary College!

🌺 Celebrating Ponnonam with the Ipswich Malayali Association 🌺

Thank you to the Executive Committee of the Ipswich Malayali Association, QLD, Australia (IMA) for your ongoing support and valued partnership with Ripley Valley State Secondary College.

As IMA celebrates Ponnonam, we wish the Malayali community a wonderful celebration filled with culture, unity, friendship and joy.

We are proud to have been a home for many of IMA’s community and cultural programs over the years and look forward to continuing our strong partnership into the future.

💙🧡 Thank you, Emily! 🧡💙

Today was an emotional day for Ripley Valley State Secondary College as we farewelled Emily Prenzler, our Foundation Deputy Principal from 2019 to 2026.

Our college came together for a special whole-school assembly, where our student leadership presented Emily with flowers and a gift from the school. Emily then rang the school bell, symbolically marking the conclusion of her time at Ripley Valley. The collective emotion from our staff and students showed just how much she has meant to our community.

Staff later gathered for a farewell morning tea filled with memories, laughter and heartfelt goodbyes.

Emily has been part of Ripley Valley from the beginning, helping shape the culture and community we know today. We thank her for her leadership, dedication and genuine care for our students, families and staff.

As Emily begins her next chapter at Bellbird Park State Secondary College , we wish her every success and happiness. Their school community is incredibly fortunate to be gaining a leader of Emily’s calibre, compassion and dedication.

Thank you, Emily. You will be deeply missed and will always be part of the Ripley Valley story.🦅

Councillor Pye Augustine - Ipswich City Council

🏆🎮 Podium finishes at Acer Predator QEG Fest 2026! 🏁

A huge congratulations to our Rocket League team, who took on some of the strongest school teams in the competition and secured an impressive 3rd place in Division 1!

Qualifying for Division 1 was an achievement in itself, making their podium finish at Acer Predator QEG Fest 2026 an outstanding result.

We also congratulate Archer, who claimed 2nd place in the Gran Turismo 7 Trial Mountain Challenge. His precision, focus and racing ability earned him a well-deserved spot on the podium.

A fantastic result from all three students and another strong showing for the Ripley Valley State Secondary College Esports Academy on the competitive stage.

Queensland Esports & Gaming

We’re proud to see Ripley Valley SSC’s Emma Sauer featured after visiting the set of Fortitude Valley, gaining firsthand insight to bring back into the classroom and share with our aspiring screen and media students.

Thank you to Essential Screen Skills for creating these valuable industry connections. 🎥

Final SRS payment now overdue

The final 2026 Student Resource Scheme payment was due on Friday 14 August.

Junior students — $230
Senior students — $300

Families with an outstanding balance are asked to refer to their account statement. For assistance, or if you did not receive a statement, please contact [email protected].

Thank you to everyone who has already finalised their payment or arranged a payment plan.