Student and Public Reception ensure the College runs smoothly. From absentees to buses, the helpful staff at Student and Public Reception are happy to help.
Student Absentees
Notification of student absences are to be sent via SMS to 0416 905 254, email to Student Reception or entered into Parent Lounge – please include the student’s full name, year level and reason for absence.
Student Late Arrival and Early Departure
All notifications regarding students arriving late or departing early from the College are to be:
- Sent via SMS to 0416 905 254
- Emailed to Student Reception
- Entered into Parent Lounge
- Please include the student’s full name, year level and reason for late arrival/early departure.
- If a Junior or Middle school student needs to be collected early by a person other than their parent eg- Grandparent or sibling, please ensure the full name of the approved adult is included in the permission notification.
Changing / Updating You Details
Please notify Enrolments (3286 0222) if there is a
- Change of address
- Change of home number
- Change of mobile number
- Change of work number
- Change of emergency contacts
- Change of medical information (Current families can update this in Parent Lounge)
- or any other changes that will help keep our records up to date.
It is essential that these details are kept up-to-date in the case of a medical emergency.
Parental Change in Relationship
If there is a parental change in relationship (divorce or separation) – the Head of School should be notified. All information given to the Head of School will be treated in accordance with the Redlands College Privacy Policy. The Enrolments Office will follow up on any notifications of a change of family circumstance.
Lost Property
Please ensure all items of clothing are clearly named with your child’s first and last name in permanent ink in a place where the label cannot be removed. This needs to be checked from time to time as the name fades with washing.
If an item is lost the student should search the classrooms, bag racks and enquire with their teachers. If the item is not found the student can look in the Lost Property boxes located near the Year 5 Classroom for Junior School, in the Sport Centre or Student Reception for Middle and Senior school, or in the Lost Property box in the Uniform Shop.
If staff locate a named item, you may receive an SMS notifying you where the item can be collected. Unnamed uniform items will be sent to the Uniform Shop.
Lost Property enquiries should be made to the Uniform Shop by emailing lostproperty@redlands.qld.edu.au
Transport
Bus
The College operates eight chartered bus services throughout the Redlands and Bayside areas from Redland Bay and Mt Cotton in the South to Wynnum and Manly in the North, and Gumdale, Chandler in the West – as well as all Redlands suburbs in between.
Check our transport page for more information, including routes and an application form.
Train
The College is served by train along the Cleveland line and is about a 10-minute walk from the Wellington Point station.
For current rail timetables please access http://www.qr.com.au/
Public/Private School Service
Not affiliated with Redlands College (students utilise their GO card for this service)
Translink Service: Wynnum – Wynnum West – Manly – Wakerley – Birkdale – Wellington Point
Please refer to https://translink.com.au/ for further information.
