School Class Hours Mon - 9:15am - 2:15pm Tue - 9:15am - 2:15pm Wed - 9:15am - 1:15pm Thu - 9:15am - 2:15pm Fri - 9:15am - 2:15pm School Term Dates 2025 Term 1 Tue 28 Jan - Fri 04 Apr Term 2 Tue22 Apr - Fri 27 Jun Term 3 Mon 14 Jul - Fri 19 Sep Term 4 Tue 7 Oct - Fri 28 Nov Parent & Carer Information Saver Plus Info Sessions TSA Your Identity Matters Brochure Parentshop Newsletters: Article on Self Regulation and why it is important Communicating with Teenagers Vaping Facts for Young People Building a Healthy Relationship with your Young Person Policy Information For Parents, Carers and Students Safeguarding Officers Every student at TSA Independent School has the right to feel safe and free from harm. You need to tell somebody if you, or another student are being harmed or are afraid of being harmed from somebody at home, at school or in the wider community. If you, or someone else are feeling unsafe, it is important to tell somebody immediately. Your initial contact is your Safeguarding Officer at your site: Lawnton Campus: Nicky and Matthew Riverview Campus: Jessie and Michael Mandatory Reporting Obligations Under ss.365 and 365A of the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 (Qld) any school staff member must immediately give a written report to the principal or principal’s supervisor when they become aware of or reasonably suspect, in the course of their employment, the sexual abuse or likely sexual abuse of a student under 18 years. The principal or principal’s supervisor must immediately give a copy of the report to the Queensland Police Service (QPS). TSA Independent Schools also have internal processes in place which are outlined in our TSA Child Protection Policy v.9.6 and Child Protection Risk Management Strategy. Both documents are available upon request. Under s.13E of the Child Protection Act 1999 (Qld) teachers must give a written report to the Department of Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services (Child Safety) when, in the course of their employment, they form a reasonable suspicion that a child has suffered, is suffering or is at unacceptable risk of suffering significant harm caused by physical or sexual abuse and may not have a parent able and willing to protect the child from harm. Policy Documents School Handbook Complaint Form Your Identity Matters TSA Brochure Responding to Critical Incidents Grief Responses How to Cope When Something Terrible Happens Possible Reactions to a Critical Incident Ways to Help Your Child Through This Difficult Time

Meet the TSA Lawnton Staff Helen School Principal Email Me Samantha Education Business Development Officer Email Me Debbie School Administration Assistant Email Me Cheryl Student Support Services Manager Email Me Kimmi Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning Email Me Linda Teacher - Year 12 Email Me Matthew Teacher - Year 10 Email Me Michael Teacher - Year 11 Safeguarding Officer Email Me Linda Teacher - Part-time Email Me Wayne Hospitality Trainer Email Me Marlin Health and Wellbeing Youth Practitioner Email Me Nicky Health and Wellbeing Youth Practitioner Safeguarding Officer Email Me Maria Teacher Aide and Permission to Teach - Maths and Science Email Me Kellie Teacher Aide Email Me Tim Teacher Aide Email Me Riley Health and Wellbeing Youth Practitioner Email Me

The Lawnton and Riverview School Campuses are a Special Assistance School for Year 10-12 students. They support young people through our unique Model of Care by providing a fee free education. YOS Lawnton and YOS Lawnton (Riverview) are part of The Salvation Army Independent Schools located in the North Brisbane and Ipswich areas. Both schools 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. 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. Our Mission The Salvation Army is a Christian movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus by: Caring for People Creating Faith Pathways Building Healthy Communities Working for Justice Our Vision Wherever there is hardship or injustice, Salvos will live, love and fight, alongside others, to transform Australia one life at a time with the love of Jesus Our Values Integrity Respect Collaboration Compassion Diversity Our School Pillars Safe and Legal Respect Responsibility Participation

SCHOOL HISTORY - YOS LAWNTON CAMPUS YOS Lawnton, has been part of the Lawnton community for over seven years, with a desire to see young people reengage in education to benefit themselves and the community in which they live. YOS Lawnton is a Special Assistance School, under The Salvation Army, delivering specialised, tailored programs to young people. It recognises that there are many young people who are at significant risk of disengaging or who have disengaged completely from the mainstream education system. YOS Lawnton campus offers an alternative learning approach with the opportunity for students to reconnect with education, while getting a head-start into employment. We aim to provide flexible education programs with a future focus. Gained funding in 2005 through Education Queensland to assist in the funding of the Lawnton & Caboolture Alternate Delivery Education Programs. 2013 The last Year 12 students graduated from the Caboolture Alternative Education Program after the loss of Education Queensland funding. Education Programs continue at Lawnton, Stafford and Fortitude Valley. 2015 YOS gained Independent School status and enrolled 21 students in its first year of operation. The school is situated at The Salvation Army Pine Rivers Corps (Church) at Lawnton. 2015 Alternative Learning Programs also operated at Lawnton (16 students). YOS continues to support young people through Accommodation, Education, Life Skills and Driving Programs. 2017 YOS gained approval to build two temporary classrooms, a space the students could call their own. 2022 The school opened a brand new campus facility on the Pine Rivers Corp site including 4 learning areas, a hospitality centre and an art and IT centre.

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CONTACT US LAWNTON CAMPUS 27-29 Lawnton Pocket Rd, Lawnton Qld 4501 PO Box 206 Lawnton QLD 4501 Ph: 07 3384 3031 E: l awntoncampus@salvationarmy.org.au Office Hours: 8:00am - 2:30pm RIVERVIEW CAMPUS 25 Endeavour Rd & 2 Moggill Ferry Rd Riverview QLD 4303 Ph: 0427 215 379 E: riverviewcampus@salvationarmy.org.au Office Hours: 8:00am - 3:30pm QLD Divisional Headquarters (DHQ) The Salvation Army 97 School St Spring Hill Qld 4001 VISIT US TSA Independent School - YOS Lawnton Campus TSA Independent School - YOS Riverview Campus QLD Divisional Headquarters

Resources Partners In Parenting Brochure Partners In Parenting Headspace Parents are the most common source of emotional support for young people. But it can sometimes be difficult to know what to do or say, or where to go for more information. Now, headspace and Monash University have launched an online parenting program to equip families with the confidence they need to care for their young people’s mental health. For more information, click on the brochure or visit headspace.org.au Vaping - Support to Quit Australian Government - DHAC More and more of our young ones are taking up vaping. But it's more dangerous than they might think. See vaping facts and options for support quitting. For more information, click on the brochure or visit health.gov.au/vaping/first-nations Vaping Fact Sheet

OUR PHILOSOPHY TSA Independent School is a Non-State Special Assistant School, supporting young people to access quality education and training programs. Our school supports students who are or have been disengaged from mainstream education. Our school provides a supportive community, a positive learning environment, social, spiritual and emotional development with emphasis on moral and social justice values. TSA Independent School considers it a service to the community and a privilege to work with the community, students, parents and carers to provide education, training and social support that will equip young people with the knowledge, understanding, skills and values to have a life of quality and purpose. Guiding Principles and Objectives: The guiding principles are linked to the character of the God we serve and a sound understanding of good practice held in the community: In stating the above principles, we affirm out commitment to the Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians which remind us that: “The Australian Education System should promote excellence and equity and that all young Australians should become confident and creative individuals, successful lifelong learners and active and informed members of the community.” TSA Independent School understands that young people and families will be attracted to our school: Education Curriculum Outcomes: Young people in our school will have the opportunity to: An enthusiasm for learning should be developed and nurtured through positive learning experiences and a positive learning environment TSA Independent School acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia as the traditional owners of this land and support the right of Indigenous people to self-determine and their cultural expression Social inclusion practices that reflect restorative justice principals and restore relationships Students and parents/carers should be involved in decision making that actively affects them TSA Independent School will improve the social, education and employment outcomes of young people particularly those that are at risk or have disengaged from education, training and other main stream services TSA Independent School will display an unswerving commitment to young people by: Involving members of the community and community organisations in developing education and training opportunities for young people. Re-engaging young people in education and training, developing ways to promote social outcomes for young people Going "out of the way" to encourage and sustain young people in education, training and employment pathways TSA Independent School will work with parents/carers to achieve the best outcomes for young people TSA Independent School will work with government and non-government agencies to achieve all of the principles above Because of their social circumstances Because they may have limited resources and be socially disconnected Because they are searching for different educational and supportive environments Build independence and establish and develop career aspiration and a life of purpose Achieve core points towards a Queensland Certificate of Education Pursue employment and training pathways through a range of vocational education and training programs and via TAFE in Schools opportunities Improve their social and emotional literacy and relationship skills Boost their health and well-being, including resilience Build employability and other relevant skills to support their journey towards adulthood (eg by obtaining their learner and provisional licenses)

STRATEGIC PLANS TSA Youth Services National Agenda 2024-2027 TSA School Workplan/Strategic Agenda 2024-2027 TSA FRAMEWORKS Journey to Independence - Model of Care Restorative Justice Framework Student Learning and Wellbeing Framework Written Standard of Service

Resources Free Online Support for Young People Headspace As a young person, there are lots of things to think about like school, study, work, relationships, physical and mental health. There are many ways you can get the support you need just from visiting the headspace website and creating an account. For more information, click on the brochure or visit headspace.org.au Headspace Digital Services Flyer Mental Health Services & Support Mental Health Services & Support Directory This poster outlines mental health services available to students. If you or someone you know is experiencing challenges such as stress, anxiety, self-harm, depression, or noticeable behaviour changes, we encourage you to explore these resources in addition to speaking to a school youth worker. For more information, click on the brochure or visit beyondblue.org.au

MESSAGE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL We are excited to be back for our 2024 school year. Our school campuses continue to grow as we see our student numbers increase. We are blessed to be able to offer an alternative schooling experience for our young people for whom mainstream schooling has not suited their needs. Our YOS Lawnton Campus has three classes: year 10, 11 and 12. Our students there are continuing to access a range of vocational programs to support their skill development and to help with employment opportunities. Our hospitality program continues to thrive with all our year 11 students now studying for their Certificate II in Hospitality. Our Year 11 and 12 students are also participating in the Certificate II in Self Awareness and Development, delivered in partnership with Blue Print. Both Campuses welcomed new teachers this year, along with new teacher aids and a new Youth Worker to support the students' social and emotional development. The students will be completing their First Aid Training in term 2 and several students have already secured their TAFE in Schools Program for 2024. Our Year 11 and 12 students are also participating in the Certificate II in Self Awareness and Development, delivered in partnership with Blue Print.

Meet the TSA Riverview Staff Helen School Principal Email me Samantha Education Business Development Officer Email Me Joanna Teacher - Year 10 Email me Michael Health and Wellbeing Youth Practitioner Email Me Nick Teacher Aide Email Me Cheryl National Student Support Services Manager Email me Debbie School Administration Assistant Email Me Jason Teacher - Year 10 Email me Jessie Health and Wellbeing Youth Practitioner Safeguarding Officer Email Me Cliffe Teacher Aide Email Me