• Ripley Valley State Secondary College opened its new $22.9 million (including GST)
Performing Arts Centre today

• The new building will provide students with state-of-the-art facilities to explore and
develop their artistic skills

• The Ripley Valley community welcomes the centre as a new events hub in the area
Ripley Valley State Secondary College officially opened its new $22.9 million (including
GST) Performing Arts Centre (PAC) today.

The new two-storey PAC includes a range of spaces for performance and training, including
a theatre, multiple practice rooms and studios for acting and dance.

The centre also includes; drama and music learning areas, a multi-media classroom,
amenities, change rooms, storage areas for instruments and costumes, a kiosk and foyer.

The new PAC will also be used by community groups including arts, dance, sports and
church groups.

In addition to the new PAC, the school also celebrated some major building work that has
improved J Block– the school’s science building.

The J Block project included the delivery of new science labs, multiple new classrooms, and
a Health Hub.

Quotes attributable to Member for Bundamba, Minister for Employment, Small
Business and Training Lance McCallum MP:

“I’m proud to be able to deliver this new Performing Arts Centre at Ripley Valley State
Secondary College for our local students.

“It means our local students have access to state-of-the-art facilities to help them excel
towards their goals and the futures they want.

We know that when we give our young people with the opportunities and resources to learn
and grow, they achieve great things.

“This is just one of the many ways the Miles Labor Government is supporting our community,
and how we continue to do what matters for Bundamba.”

Quotes attributable to the Minister Di Farmer:

“This is a landmark building for Ripley Valley State Secondary College and I am delighted to
have this opportunity to announce its formal opening.

“This major Ipswich area college now has a building that will meet the performing arts needs
of its students and the community for many years to come.

“The other part of this project transforming the school’s existing J Block will help ensure this
fast growing college has the classroom space it needs to manage its future growth.

“The Queensland Government is delivering the facilities our students and teachers need to
make the most of their education and we are investing in the future of our schools.”

Quotes attributable to the Ripley Valley State Secondary College Principal, Brendan
Krueger:

“Our new performing arts centre is an amazing addition to our college – it’s an incredible
building and everyone here is very excited to have such a facility in Ripley Valley.

“This facility will not only benefit the college it will also benefit a range of community groups
and organisations. Already the Performing Arts Centre is being regularly used by a local
dance company, athletics club and church with a number of other organisations planning to
use this facility in the weeks and months to come.

“Our new performing arts centre is another valuable asset for our growing college
community.

“We are also very happy to celebrate the work that has occurred in J block to provide
specialist learning areas in the fields of science, health, design and technology. Again,
these learning spaces are being utilised by both our school and local community to enhance
our connection with real world learning in high growth industries.”