TSA Independent School
We commit to ensuring the provision of a safe and inclusive environment for young people where they feel respected, safe, valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.
KEY DATES & TIMES
SCHOOL TERM DATES 2024
Term 1: Tues 23 Jan - Mon 25 Mar
Term 2: Mon 15 Apr - Fri 14 Jun
Term 3: Mon 9 Jul - Fri 13 Sept
Term 4: Tue 1 Oct - Fri 22 Nov
OTHER KEY DATES:
Term 4:
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Mon 30 Sep - Student Free Day (Lawnton & Riverview)
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Tue 1 Oct - First Day Term 4 (Lawnton & Riverview)
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Mon 7 Oct - King's Birthday Holiday
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Wed 9 October - Open Day @ Lawnton
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Fri 15 Nov - Year 12 Last Day (Lawnton & Riverview)
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Tue 19 Nov - Year 11 and 12 Graduation Dinner and Award Evening (Riverview)
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Wed 20 Nov - Year 10 Lunch and Awards (Riverview)
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Fri 22 Nov - Award Ceremony (Lawnton)
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Fri 22 Nov - Year 10 and 11 Last Day
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Thu 28 Nov - Year 12 Formal Dinner (Lawnton)
NEWS AND EVENTS
SCHOOL HOURS
Monday - 9:15am - 2:15pm
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Tuesday - 9:15am - 2:15pm
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Wednesday - 9:15am - 1:15pm
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Thursday - 9:15am - 2:15pm
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Friday - 9:15am - 2:15pm
Information for Families and Carers
The Salvation Army’s Commitment to Inclusion Statement:
"The Salvation Army Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet and work and pay our respect to Elders past and present.
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We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to providing programs that are fully inclusive. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of people of all ages, particularly children." ​​​​​​​
Welcome to The Salvation Army Independent School
ABOUT US
YOS Lawnton and YOS Lawnton (Riverview) are part of The Salvation Army Independent School located in the North Brisbane and Ipswich areas.
Both campuses work with young people aged between 14 and 18 years, that have disengaged from mainstream education due to individual, relational or social factors, to help them re-commence their education.
YOS Lawnton and YOS Lawnton (Riverview) currently operate for students in years 10 to 12. Our team of teachers, teacher aides and youth workers support young people who are struggling with adversities, such as mental and physical health, legal matters and other educational barriers. Every opportunity for extra assistance needed to overcome individual adversities and build independence is made available to each young person.
The staff at TSA Independent School advocate tirelessly for those who may not be aware of their rights in education, or the resources that are available to them. Young people who have missed large portions of school find it difficult to navigate through the job market, Centrelink services, the legal system and so on. The staff at our schools provide education, training and employment pathways as well as advocating for young people, especially those who do not have the support of an adult in their lives at home.
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The Salvation Army distributes 100% of all Commonwealth and State education funding to the schools for the benefit of our students and the communities we serve. The funding is worked out for each school at a Commonwealth level in accordance with the Australian Education Act 2013 section 78 4(a) under Division 2 of Part 3.
