Redland District Special School

22/05/2026

This week your child had the opportunity to visit the Scholastic Book Club and choose some books and items they are interested in. Their selections are listed on the attached wishlist for you to have a look at together.
Please note that there is absolutely no obligation to purchase but it is a great way to fundraise and support our school.
If you would like to purchase any of the items, payments can be made by:

⭐ Scanning the QR code on the wishlist,

⭐ Sending in cash on Monday, 25th May

⭐ Visiting the library before school on Monday, 25th May.

⭐ Books that have been paid for can be collected on Monday by students.

Note: The BookFair will be gone on Monday afternoon, but payments can still be made up until Friday 22nd May, and these books will be delivered the following week.
Thank you for supporting our young readers and helping foster a love of books! 📖✨

22/05/2026

🌏 Join Our Senior Upcycling & Recycling Program! 🌟

The Seniors at Redland District Special School are excited to be partnering with Moreton Bay College in an upcycling and recycling initiative.

We are collecting clean, food-grade coloured bottle tops — such as juice and milk bottle tops — to help reduce waste and support the circular economy.

♻️ How you can help:
✅ Collect clean, coloured bottle tops
✅ Bring them to your classroom
✅ Bottle tops will be collected from classrooms every Friday

🌱 Why it matters:
Together, we can reduce waste, protect our environment, and turn recyclable materials into useful upcycled products.

📅 Collection day: Every Friday
📍 Where: Your classroom

Start collecting today — every bottle top counts!

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Upcycle!

Thank you for your support.

20/05/2026

Our School Book Fair has started today! Please keep an eye out for your child’s wishlist in their folder.

If you would like to purchase any items, payments can be made online or cash can be sent to school.

Parents are warmly invited to browse the Book Fair before school from 8:00am–8:45am on Thursday, Friday or Monday.

All purchases will be sent home on Monday. Thank you for supporting this wonderful school fundraiser and helping us encourage a love of reading!

19/05/2026

Flu season is here, and keeping kids healthy helps them stay engaged in learning. Simple steps like handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying home when unwell can make a big difference. If your child is sick, please contact the school so we can work together to keep them on track.

Every day counts is a state wide initiative that aims to assist in improving student attendance at school through a shared commitment by students, parents, caregivers, schools and the community.

19/05/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDJrTMhqsms
Positive transitions start with families.
Families play a vital role in helping children feel safe, confident and connected as they move into and through school.
Whether it is from home to early learning, kindergarten to school, primary to secondary, positive transitions between these settings are vital to shape a learner’s sense of belonging, confidence and wellbeing.
Transitions are not one-off events—they are ongoing and can be complex and diverse. When learners and families feel
supported during these transitions, they are more likely to feel settled, engaged and ready to grow in their learning journey.

Positive transitions is key to helping every learner feel supported...

19/05/2026

On Monday we attended our first ever 3x3 Basketball competition at Yarrabilba State College. We played 7 games and won 5/7 with an overall 3rd place win in division 1. We are so proud of this achievement as we were the only special school in division 1 and were up against mainstream students. The team played brilliantly, showing great team work in all games. Well done Ravens, we are so proud of you all!

18/05/2026

A friendly reminder that Early Years U8’s day has been postponed to next week due to the wet weather. We will get back to you with a new date 🙂

15/05/2026

Yesterday we arrived home from Straddle in time for ropes and balance challenges. We met some cool reptiles before dinner and enjoyed a fire for roasting marshmallows. This morning we rose early to head fishing. We caught four fish in saltwater and then headed back to the freshwater ponds to investigate freshwater critters. The trailer is packed and ready to head to school after lunch. It’s been a lovely sunny day!!

14/05/2026

A great first day at Stradbroke for our Year Ten camp. We boarded the Educat and headed towards Tipplers resort for a bush walk and games. Thankfully the rain held off long enough for us to try some fire-making. We also saw a random pirate ship on the way!!
Heading back to our cabins to settle in and have some warm showers .

12/05/2026

Where is Reddy? Can you spot him?

12/05/2026

REMINDER-Year Ten Camp to Jacobs Well Outdoor Education Centre is on this Thursday. ☀️🐟🌳
Parents are able to drop off luggage over today or Wednesday as it is not allowed on the Townsend buses. Parents are also able to drop their child and luggage off at 830 on Thursday at the gate near the office. We will be leaving from the South Street gate after the Townsend buses leave. Please read the packing list supplied and rules regarding medications.
See you on Thursday!