The first five of 22 new state schools for Queensland have been officially named, with foundation students to begin classes in Term 1, 2027.
The 22 new schools include nine special schools, as part of a $23.1 billion Queensland education budget.
The names of the schools and regions, following community consultation, are:
Ridgeview Special School (in Logan Reserve)
Corymbia Reserve State High School (in Logan Reserve)
Berrinba Special School (in Logan Central)
Leichhardt Special School (in Ipswich West)
Woogaroo Creek Special School (in Springfield-Redbank)
Enrolments are now open and Foundation Principals are continuing to work with their local communities to establish the five new schools.
School logos, uniform designs, and school colours are being finalised.
Foundation Principal of Ridgeview Special School Abby Kilfoy said the announcement was a significant milestone for the community.
“This is an exciting step towards expanding educational opportunities for students with disability in the Logan area,” Ms Kilfoy said.
“Together with families, staff and the community, we will create a learning environment where students are supported to thrive, achieve and realise their aspirations.”
Foundation Principal of Berrinba Special School Rob McDowall said he was looking forward to welcoming students when the school opened next year.
“It’s wonderful to see this school develop and become a great asset for the education of students with disability,” Mr McDowall said.
Foundation Principal of Leichhardt Special School Renae Somerville said she was incredibly proud of the opportunity to expand access to high-quality education for students with disability in the Ipswich region.
“As Foundation Principal, I look forward to opening Leichhardt Special School in 2027 and building a strong, inclusive school where every student is supported to thrive,” Ms Somerville said.
Foundation Principal of the Woogaroo Creek Special School in Springfield-Redbank, Rachel Dougherty, said she felt privileged to work closely with the new school community.
“We are working together to build an inclusive, innovative school that involves and meets the needs of students, families, staff and the broader community,” Ms Dougherty said.
