Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek joined Member for Redlands Rebecca Young MP recently visited Redland schools and community training programs, seeing first-hand how more than $7.6 million in education investment is being rolled out across the electorate.
The first stop was Victoria Point State High School — the only secondary state school in the Redlands electorate — where $500,000 is being invested to replace roofs on two classroom blocks.
The visit also marked the appointment of a permanent principal after several years of temporary leadership, with discussions focusing on improving behaviour, boosting student outcomes, and upgrading learning facilities.
The second stop was Redland Bay State School, which is celebrating its 130th year. The Minister inspected damage from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and met with school leaders to discuss recovery plans. The school has received:
$348,000 for a refurbished tuckshop
$880,000 for rectification works to the resource centre (library) which was damaged from the cyclone.
$100,000 for external painting to classroom blocks
These works will help restore facilities while the school library remains out of use for the rest of the year.
The Minister also outlined major upcoming projects across the Redlands electorate, including:
Redlands District Special School – a new learning centre with 12 classrooms, outdoor learning areas, a dedicated administration building, basement car park, relocated sports precinct, and modern amenities to meet enrolment growth from 233 students in 2025 to 284 by 2028.
Macleay Island State School – $160,000 for a playground upgrade.
Scenic Shores State School Stage 2 – part of the $814.8 million State Budget commitment to deliver new classrooms and facilities for Queensland’s newest schools.
The day concluded at the Mini Woolworths at the Y Centre, a program giving young people practical retail training to prepare them for the workforce.
Mrs Young said the funding is delivering tangible results for local students.
“This is about more than bricks and mortar — it’s about creating safe, inspiring spaces for our children to learn and grow,” Mrs Young said.
“The Bullying Taskforce and student wellbeing funding announced earlier this year are also crucial to making sure every child feels supported.
As we mark ‘Bullying, No Way!’ Week, I’m proud to see Redlands leading the way.”
Minister Langbroek said the visit highlighted the close connection between schools and the community.
“We’re investing in the future of Redlands by upgrading facilities, supporting teachers, and ensuring every student — whether in mainstream or special education — has the resources they need to succeed,” he said.
