The College Boutique (Uniform Shop) will be open for pre-booked uniform fitting appointments for Year 5 students between Monday 11 January 2027 - Thursday 14 January2027. 

All Year 5 students must make an appointment at the College Boutique (Uniform Shop) using the Year 5 booking link below.  

Please click here to book your Boutique appointment.

If you have more than one child commencing in Year 5 at the College, please book separate consecutive appointments. 
 
When you make an appointment, you will receive confirmation details which you should present at your appointment. 

To avoid overcrowding of the Boutique we ask that only the student being fitted and one parent/caregiver attend the appointment. 
 
We will be unable to serve families who arrive at the Boutique without having a booking. 

Boutique Payments 

The Boutique accepts payment by MasterCard, Visa, or EFTPOS in store. The Online Boutique accepts card payments. 

Any enquiries regarding uniforms, please contact the Boutique via boutique@stritas.qld.edu.au 

College Resource Scheme 

St Rita’s College adopts a digital-first approach to textbook hire. All relevant textbooks are available digitally via MySRC. Students will become familiar with this platform through their Library orientation session at the beginning of the year. Hard copy textbooks are also available for loan by request or via class teacher booking.  

If you have any textbook enquiries, please email the Library at resources@stritas.qld.edu.au 

The Resource Scheme also provisions a variety of hardcopy novels and/or plays for subjects including English. These are student-owned consumable resources. Students will collect their hardcopy resources with their class teacher at the beginning of the relevant course of study. Students are to retain these resources and are encouraged to take notes and highlight within the texts as directed by their class teacher to assist in their study of the subject matter. 

Stationery Orders  

SRC stationery and workbook requirements are available via the MK Educational Supplies website. 

MK Educational Supplies orders are due by Tuesday 17 November 2026. 

To place a MK Educational Supplies order: 

• Go to www.mkeducationalsupplies.com.au 
• Select St Rita's College and your child’s Year level from the drop-down menu 
• Click “View Book List” 
• Please select and purchase all items listed for Year 7 students. 
• Click “Show Booklist” 

Parents and caregivers are welcome to purchase from alternative suppliers, however, where brand, style, colour or model is noted, this exact item should be purchased. 

Delivery and collection for orders placed through MK Education Supplies will commence on 9 December 2026.  

There will be nominated delivery dates and these dates will be shown at the top of the order form and emailed to you at the time of ordering. 

• A tracking number will be provided for Home Delivery once the order is dispatched. 
• Store collection is between 9.00am-5.00pm weekdays or 9.00am-2.00pm on Saturday. 

For all queries related to your order, please contact MK Educational Supplies directly: https://mkeducationalsupplies.com.au/contact.php  

St Rita’s provides a school-managed technology device for Year 5 and Year 6 students. 

Students will receive their device in class during the second week of Term 1, 2027. Teaching and IT staff will conduct safe use of technology and familiarity workshops with students. 

The device will be a loan device for Years 5 and 6, with an annual fee being included in the Technology Levy over the two-year period. 

The benefits of a managed device program include: 

• Enhanced IT security in line with the College security framework. 
• Ability to simultaneously push out software updates and other enhancements to all devices by the College’s IT team, maximising the use of devices as a learning tool. 
• Consistency of devices across all students, to assist in learning outcomes and provide for an earlier engagement with NAPLAN testing. 
• Onboarding of devices by the College. 
• Access to IT support on campus including repairs and loan devices while repairs are being undertaken. 
• The opportunity for families to pay for a significant expense over an extended period via school fees rather than as a lump sum. Students will receive their device in class during the second week of Term 1. Teaching and IT staff will conduct safe use of technology and familiarity workshops with Year 5 students. 

Technology Usage, Security and Storage 

To support Primary Years with their devices it is recommended that students: 

• Use devices in class time only for home room classes and specialist lessons 
• Only use devices after school when working in cocurricular groups, at homework club or other teacher-led activities 
• Not use devices in the Library during lunchtime, before or after school if not in a teacher-directed group 
• Always have a fully-charged device every morning (charging stations can be accessed during break times) 
• Remove devices from bags every morning and place into designated device holders 
• Use devices on solid surfaces and tables only (never place devices on the floor) • Carry devices in the Primary Book Satchel when moving around the College 
• Keep devices in a hardcover case at all times, even when turned on, as cases are designed to provide adequate air flow. 
• Do not store devices near water bottles or leave in direct sunlight. 

The Family Handbook provides additional information on our College Technology and Device Support Programs, Device specifications, Software requirements and the College partnership with JB Hi-Fi Education BYOD Portal. 

Music Registration 

All new students wishing to enrol in the Music program at St Rita's College are to complete an online Cocurricular Music Enrolment Form. 

Enrolment in the program includes student participation in performance ensembles, instrumental tuition, and music theory classes. To be eligible for an instrumental ensemble, students must be actively learning their instrument either through the College or with an external teacher. 

To assist with preparation for next year, it is preferable that enrolments are received before the end of Term 4. The final closing date for Music enrolments is the Friday of Week 1, Term 1. 

• A separate application should be completed for each instrument to be studied. 
• An enrolment form is required for a student who will be participating in choir. 
• Enrolment for continuing students, current Year 6 students, carries over and does not require a form to be completed, unless there is a change to the lesson type of their current enrolment. 

See The Family Handbook for a comprehensive overview of our Music program, information on music tuition, ensembles and progression and development opportunities. 

Incoming Year 5 students enrolling in the program, depending on their instrument, will automatically be placed into one of the ensembles listed below. 

• Band (Woodwind, Brass and Percussion) students - Prelude Winds 
• String Students - Prelude Strings 
• Guitar Students - Guitar Ensemble 
• Choir Students - Prelude Voices (Year 5-6) 

Students wishing to join a choir are not required to have voice lessons but are encouraged to consider lessons. An enrolment form is also required for a student who will be participating in choir. 

Music Tuition 

Tuition is provided across a wide range of instruments by experienced teachers who challenge students to reach their musical potential. Students who receive instrumental tuition through the College are required to participate in at least one Cocurricular Music ensemble, except for piano students. Participation in choirs is open to all students, regardless of whether they receive singing lessons. Instrumental tuition is delivered by experienced teachers and offered in both group and individual formats. 

Group lessons: 

• Available for students in Years 5-9 
• Groups consist of 2-4 students, with an average of 3 per group 
• Groups may include students learning different instruments 
• Lesson duration: 30 minutes 

Individual lessons: 

• Available to all year levels 
• Lesson duration options: 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes. 
• Piano tuition is only available as individual lessons. 

All lessons are conducted in the purpose-built Music Centre on the top level of the Trinity building, and students perform in two Studio Concerts each year to showcase their progress. Tuition is available for: 

• Woodwind - Bassoon, Saxophone, Clarinet, Oboe, Flute 
• Brass - Tuba, Euphonium/Baritone, Trombone, French Horn, Trumpet 
• Strings - Double Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin 
• Percussion - Tuned and Untuned 
• Piano (Individual lessons only) 
• Voice 
• Guitar - Acoustic finger-picking style 
• Music Theory 

Music Ensembles 

Cocurricular Music is an ensemble-based program, which has development pathways for students from their early years of learning through to advanced ensembles across the three streams of Band, Strings and Choirs. For those students who like to challenge themselves there are also specialist extension ensembles. We set high expectations and provide the support necessary for students to achieve performance excellence in solo, ensemble, and broader musical contexts. 

Once proficiency on an instrument has been achieved, students enrolled in the Cocurricular Music Program are required to become a member of at least one ensemble. The program is divided into three performance streams: Band, Strings and Choir. Within each stream exists a core ensemble along with extension and chamber ensembles. 

 
Junior

Intermediate

Senior

Extension

Band

Prelude Winds

Wind Ensemble

Concert Band

Big Band

Jazz Ensemble

Strings

Prelude Strings

String Ensemble

String Sinfonia

Guitar Ensemble

Symphony Orchestra

Choirs

Prelude Voices

Nano’s Voices

St Rita’s Chorale

Chamber Voices

Chamber Chorale

Other Opportunities 

• Intermediate Day Camp – Term 1 for intermediate ensembles 
• Junior Band and Strings Workshops – Term 1 for junior band and string ensembles 
• Workshops with specialist clinicians 
• Performances with external organisations (Young Conservatorium, Jazz Music Institute) 
• State Honours Ensemble Program (SHEP) 
• Australian Honours Ensemble Program (AHEP) 

 Amplify - Year 5 Music Program 

Amplify is a dynamic program for all Year 5 students that offers a unique blend of creative expression through learning an instrument, public speaking and singing.  

The program is designed to challenge and empower our students to discover their voices, build self-confidence, and sharpen their executive function and social skills, setting them up for their time at St Rita’s College and beyond. 

Amplify will see all Year 5 students learn a string or band instrument in small and large group settings, engage in public speaking tuition and practice, and express their singing voice for a weekly period throughout their foundation year at the College.  

During Terms 2-4, students will also participate in large instrumental ensembles rehearsing on a Wednesday afternoon until 4.00pm. Students will be challenged through public performances, culminating in a showcase performance at the end of the year, and students can then continue their instrument in the cocurricular music program in subsequent years. 

Online Parent Information Session 

An online information session for new Music parents and students will be presented on Wednesday 27 January 2027 at 4.00pm. A link to join this session will be available via the MySRC calendar in Term 1, 2027. 

Music Support Group 

The Music Support Group supports the College’s extensive Cocurricular Music Program by fundraising to assist with the provision of instrumental resources, large-scale productions and special workshops. Through the provision of hospitality at Music events and running of the Rita’s Longest Lunch as a major fundraiser, we aim to assist the Music staff in developing and growing the Music Program and supporting each student to achieve their musical goals. Parents and Guardians interested in joining the Music Support Group are invited to email: music@stritas.qld.edu.au 

For further information, please contact the Music Department via music@stritas.qld.edu.au 

Sport Registrations - New Students 

Our Cocurricular sports program fosters accountability, dedication, and leadership in and environment which supports students to lead active and healthy lifestyles. 

Follow the links below to learn more about our various sports programs and to sign up for Term 1 activities. 

Continuing Students (current Year 6 students at St Rita's College) 

Current Year 6 families are asked to sign up for cocurricular sport via the Sign Up Tile on MySRC 

Tennis  

St Rita's College has a strong tennis program that runs year round. The program offers both competitive and development opportunities for students. Please see the below information for 2027 Tennis at the College.  

CaSSSA Saturday Fixtures - Term 1, 2027 

The College enters multiple teams into Term 1 CaSSSA Tennis fixtures, there are multiple age categories such as Primary, Junior, Intermediate and Open. In each category there are several divisions for a range of abilities. Games are played on a Saturday morning during Term 1, with both Primary and Junior teams playing at UQ Tennis Centre. The program lasts for 7 weeks of fixtures. Cost is $200. 

Grading for 2026 CaSSSA Teams takes place in Term 4 2026 on Thursday 19th November at the college 3:30-5:00pm 

Click here to nominate for CaSSSA Tennis 

Development Tennis - Term 1, 2027 (Year 5 to Year 8) 

If you are new to tennis and not quite ready to step into competitive fixtures, you can sign up for our Development Squad. 

These weekly sessions are limited to 20 players, and take place on a Friday morning from 7.00am-8.00am. Cost for the 8 week program is $100. 
Students are recommended to bring their own racket, but we do have some available also.  

Click here to nominate for Development Tennis   

Club Netball 

St Rita’s College will be entering Netball teams into the Downey Park Netball Association (DPNA) Club competition, held on Saturdays in 2027. Teams will range from 10yo non-competitive division up to the Inters division (16y+).  

The cost to play in the Club Netball season will be approx $540. This is payable via Netball Connect and a link will be distributed to those students who have signed up to play. 

Trials will be held in Week 1 and 2 of Term 1, 2027. To be eligible to trial, payment must be made. All trials will be held at St Rita's College, in the Eirene Centre. 

Proposed Trial Dates (may be subject to change) 

• Sunday 31 January 2027 
• Sunday 7 February 2027 

2027 Club Netball Sign Ups  – Fill in form 

Registrations will close on Monday 11th January at 9am 

Netball Specialist Session  

Each year as part of our pre season training St Rita’s College runs Specialist Netball Clinics, these are a great way to upskill and get ready for the netball season.  

The cost will be subsidised 50% by our fundraising, so will be $30 for 2 sessions. 

Clinic dates 

• Monday 18th January 8am-11am 10y-12y 
• Tuesday 19th January 8am-11am 13y-Inters 
• Wednesday 20th January 8am-10am 10y-12y followed by a dip in the pool and zooper doopers to cool off (10am-10.30am) 
• Wednesday 20thJanuary 11am-1pm 13y-Inters followed by a dip in the pool and zooper doopers to cool off (1pm-1.30pm) 

2027 Specialist Netball Clinics  – Fill in form 

Registrations will close on Monday 11th January at 9am 

Swimming 

SRC RACKLEY Swimming & CaSSSA Team Training 

Term 1 is the annual CaSSSA Swimming Carnival.   Incoming students are welcome to register to join our SRC Rackley Swimming program or to register for early CaSSSA Team Training.   Please refer to the links below for more information.    

• SRC Rackley Swimming Enrolment SRC RACKLEY SWIMMING PROGRAM 2027 - FUTURE STUDENT REGISTRATION – Fill out form 
• CaSSSA Team Training Term 4 2026 & Term 1 2027.  SRC Rackley CaSSSA Team Training - Term 4, 2026 & Term 1, 2027   – Fill out form 
• Summer Swim Camp January 2027 SRC Summer CaSSSA Team Swimming Camp – Fill out form  

Social Beach Volleyball 

During Term 1, 2027 we offer Social Beach Volleyball as a great pathway to Competitive Volleyball in Term 2.  

These sessions are non-competitive and a great way to meet new friends and practice your skills. 

Click here to sign up for Social Beach Volleyball 

Touch Football 

The SRC Touch Program offers Club Touch fixtures in the BMTA Competition at Whites Hill. These games take place on a Thursday evening and are ideal for aspiring Touch players to test their skills against many clubs and schools. 

Click here to sign up for Touch Football Trials (U11 & U13 Age Group) 

For students looking for a less competitive Touch Football option, sign ups for the CaSSSA program in Term 2 will open mid-Term 1. 

Cross Country / Run Club 

Additional information to be provided in 2027, Term 1. 

Strength and Conditioning 

At St Rita's, we are fortunate to offer a dedicated gym facility and a comprehensive Strength and Conditioning program available to all students, whether they participate in sport or simply want to learn how to exercise confidently and safely. The S&C program introduces students to movement, strength training, and physical activity in a fun, supportive, and engaging environment.  
 
Open to students of all experience levels, the program helps develop quality movement skills, healthy exercise habits, physical confidence, and a lifelong enjoyment of being active. Led by the Head of Athletic Development, sessions are age-appropriate and progressively designed to meet the needs of each student.  
 
Our goal is to create a positive training environment where students can build confidence, develop physical literacy, and enjoy being active alongside their peers.  

S&C sessions are held on campus in the SRC Gym (Club Rita’s) and students can select the weekday session and time (before or after school) that works best for them. Please see all available session times listed on the registration page. 

Click here to register for Term 1, 2026 Strength and Conditioning.  Sign up closes at 6pm on 28 January 2027. 

Representative Sport 

2027 Year 7 Student Sports Expression of Interest  

St Rita’s College is affiliated with Bay District (10 – 19 years) and the Metropolitan North Region for all regional-level Representative School Sport in 2027.  

Welcome, and thank you for your interest in representing St Rita's College. This Expression of Interest (EOI) form has been created specifically for new families whose students will be commencing Year 7 in 2027 and do not yet have access to MySRC. Submitting this form is the first step in the sports nomination process and allows us to identify students who may be interested in trialing for school representative teams. Expressions of Interest are currently open for the following sports and age groups: 

• AFL (10-12 years, 13-14 years) 
• Basketball (13-16 years) 
• Football/Soccer (13-15 years) 
• Hockey (13-15 years) 
• Netball (10-12 years, 13-15 years) 
• Rugby 7s (15-16 years) 
• Tennis (10-12 years) 
• Volleyball (13-15 years)  

CLOSING DATE FOR EOI 20th NOVEMBER 2026 

Please note: 

• Submission of an Expression of Interest does not guarantee selection or nomination. 
• Students nominating for representative school sport should be currently participating in their chosen sport at a high competitive level and be able to demonstrate their experience, achievements, and commitment in that sport. 
• Schools are generally permitted to submit up to four nominations per sport and age group to regional trials. 
• The exceptions to this is Swimming, Cross Country and Track & Field, which follow different nomination processes. 
• Once all Expressions of Interest have been received and reviewed, further information regarding the nomination process will be sent out via email. 

We encourage students with a strong interest, participation history, and commitment to their chosen sport(s) to submit an Expression of Interest.  

Submit your Expression of Interest HERE 

We look forward to reviewing your submission. 

Speech and Communication at St Rita’s College gives students in Years 5–12 the skills and confidence to find their voice, think on their feet and communicate with impact. 

Our much-loved cocurricular program grows with students throughout their secondary school journey, supporting them with: 

• Eisteddfod, public-speaking and dramatic performances 
• School orals and presentations 
• Leadership and interpersonal communication 
• AMEB examinations, with recognised benefits for senior pathways 

Lessons blend contemporary public speaking techniques, tuition tailored to each student’s strengths and goals and creative performance activities. Students develop confidence, independence and stage presence while having plenty of fun along the way with skills that support academic success and extend well beyond the classroom. 

Program Details 

• Small-group tuition 
• Rotational lessons before, during or after school 
• Lessons held on campus in the Trinity Building 
• Fees set and billed directly by Speech & Communication 

Places are strictly limited, and the program books out quickly. Early registration and waitlisting are strongly encouraged. 

SPEAK UP 7 

SPEAK UP 7 is our dedicated High School Readiness program for Year 7 students, helping them begin secondary school with confidence and assurance. 

Through practical and engaging lessons, students strengthen their presentation, public-speaking and interpersonal skills. They learn to participate confidently in class, think on their feet, approach new situations with assurance and communicate effectively.  

Year 7 students can participate through either a dedicated before-school class or the rotational lesson timetable. 

The Year 7 waitlist is now open. 

For further information or to join the waitlist, please contact Hannah Jones at speech@stritas.qld.edu.au or hjones@stritas.qld.edu.au.

Debating at St Rita’s College follows a proud tradition spanning more than 40 years and is offered across Years 5-12. For the past eight years, St Rita’s has been a member of the Senior A competition run by Queensland Debating Union [QDU]. This is an elite competition between selected schools across Brisbane. Each year, debaters participate in the QDU trials for the state team. This is open to debaters in Years 9, 10, and 11. Many St Rita’s College debaters have reached the top 16 debaters during the trials. 

To register your interest for Cocurricular Debating in 2027 please email: debating@stritas.qld.edu.au 

Years 7-12  

An invitation to join a BGDA or QDU debating team is advertised through the College Newsletter, Verbis, and morning notices on MySRC. For students in Years 7 to 12, teams are formed during the first two weeks of Term 1 with coaching beginning in week three. Students can choose to debate in both or one competition. For Primary students, the invitation and formation of teams begins late term1. 

The Brisbane Girls Debating Association [BGDA] competition begins in February and finishes at the end of May. This competition, over five rounds, is held at Brisbane Girls Grammar on Monday evenings. 

BGDA provides a skill coaching session before the topic release for one hour to prepare the case followed by the competition. Each year level has a different starting and finishing time. Please refer to the BDGA website for these details. 

Staff from St Rita’s College manage the teams. Each round, BGDA releases an article in the week prior to competition to stimulate conversation on the theme for the upcoming debate. A coaching session by the staff team manager is held after school for two hours. This coaching day is negotiated between the coach and team. 

Teams consist of four members. Junior year levels rotate through each speaking position to develop debating skills while the senior debaters can specialise and compete in one of two positions. 

More information about this competition can be found at https://www.bgda.org.au/ 

The Queensland Debating Union [QDU] competition begins in February and finishes with finals at the end of August. There are four preliminary rounds which inform the selection of teams for the knockout finals. For students in Years 7 and 8, competition is held on Thursday. For students in Years 9 to 12, competition is held on Wednesdays. Each year level has increasing lengths of time for speeches with Years 10, 11 and 12 including Point of Information rebuttals. 

The QDU competition has two formats: short prep and long prep topics. Junior and Middle Years have two long prep and two short prep whereas Senior Years have Round 1 as long prep and then all other rounds as short prep. Evenings with short prep debates require the team to arrive 1 hour 30 minutes prior to the schedule debate. The topic is released, and teams have one hour to form their case. Such evening could begin as early as 4:30pm. 

QDU draw is released one week prior to the scheduled debate. While the venue will continue for all four rounds, each round could have a different start time depending on the outcome of the prior round’s win/loss. St Rita’s College is in the Brisbane North region and past venues have included: St Joseph’s College, Nudgee; St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace; Mount Saint Michael’s, Bardon to name a few. 

QDU provides online academy training on each debate topic. This is a free opportunity for debaters. Coaching at St Rita’s College is by staff which can include Alumnae, teachers or school officers. A commitment to weekly, 2 hour coaching, sessions is expected. These sessions begin at 3:15pm and conclude at 5:15pm with the expectation all debaters are collected no later than 5:25pm. In consultation with the coach and debaters, this afternoon is negotiated. Teams consist of four members. Junior and Middle School teams rotate through each speaking position to develop skills in debating, whereas the senior debaters can specialise to refine their skills. The fourth member has a vital position for debates as the chair or timekeeper which assists the adjudicator. QDU will only accept postponements for school events. Individual debater’s unavailability is not accepted. Therefore, the fourth member is to be prepared to debate at the last minute. 

More information about this competition can be found at https://www.qdu.org.au/ 

For further information, please contact SRC Debating Coordinator via debating@stritas.qld.edu.au 

In week commencing Monday, 18 January 2027, all parents and caregivers will receive an email containing onboarding instructions and login credentials for your St Rita’s College parent account.

Once created, this account will allow access to various College systems including:

• MySRC (Learning Management System and Parent Portal)
• College Mobile App
• College Community Portals

Through MySRC you will be able to access information and resources relevant to your family, including College newsletters, College notices, academic resources, cocurricular information, event invitations and policies. It also provides a central gateway to update vital information such as medical or contact details, and access to student academic results and progress throughout the school year.

Each parent and caregiver will be issued with a unique login sent directly to your inbox.  

Should you have any questions or experience trouble logging in please contact the St Rita’s College IT Team via helpdesk@stritas.qld.edu.au

It is important that parents and caregivers keep their contact details up to date, and advise the College of any changes to home and/or work email addresses and telephone numbers. The College relies on this information to share important information such as policy changes, academic reports, event reminders, or school closures. If a parent or caregiver needs to be contacted urgently due to illness or accident, telephone is used.

Visit the MySRC portal to update your details.
Please note: you may only do this once your MySRC login and password are released. Account activation information will be sent directly to your inbox in the week commencing Monday, 18 January 2027.

Once your College account is activated, you can review and update your details via MySRC using the 'Update Details' page and also ensure emergency contacts are up to date on Consent2Go (care and consent platform).

Parents and caregivers may may also choose to join the Parent Directory. View the MySRC Parent User Guide for full details on how to share your information with other parents in your child’s peer year group.

Consent2Go is an online consent form and care information platform used to manage the health and safety information of our students.

Though the Consent2Go platform parents can update student medical information providing College staff with instant access to the most accurate emergency and contact information. Consent2Go is also an electronic version of the paper-based forms previously filled in for excursions and camps etc.

All Families 

Parents and caregivers will receive an email invitation from the College to join Consent2Go and to enter student details. The information you enter will only be visible to relevant staff tasked with the care of your daughter and is managed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. 

Please note: Consent2Go accounts will be sent directly to your inbox with log in details.

Responding to Consent2Go Requests

Once you have set up your Consent2Go profile you will be notified to complete a variety of online consent forms and care information requests including:

• Year 7 Camp permission forms
• Contact details and emergency contact information updates
• Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) information updates

Matters communicated through Consent2Go are generally permission-based requests and should be attended to promptly.

School Accounts

The College uses the online payment system, FACTS, for fee payment management.

Fee Accounts for St Rita’s College are issued in January each year and are payable within 30 days. The College partners with FACTS Online Payment Portal as a flexible way of managing payments throughout the year. All cocurricular activities, camps and excursions are invoiced by Term.

Please contact the College Finance Department on 07 3862 1615 or email accounts@stritas.qld.edu.au if you require additional School Account information.

FACTS Online Payment Portal

The FACTS online portal allows families to establish a payment plan for school fees which suit your circumstances. These options may include Direct Debit and Credit Card payments (managed weekly, fortnightly, monthly, by Term, bi-annually or annually), or Third Party payment options (for example, payment by another person on your behalf). The system also provides alerts and information to help you manage your payment plan over time. FACTS will also notify parents and guardians of any new cocurricular charges to your account, with your payment plan automatically being adjusted and eliminating the need for one-off payments or playing catch up at the end of the school year.

New Families

New families to the College will receive an email invitation to the FACTS online payment portal to create your account and set up a payment arrangement. This will be sent in January 2027. FACTS provide dedicated phone support within Australia to assist you in the establishment of your account and with any ongoing enquiries.

Continuing Families 

Continuing family accounts remain the same. Should you wish to change your plan frequency and/or day, please respond to the FACTS notification which you will receive after annual billing is complete. Families who have an existing account with FACTS will have their incoming student automatically added to your account.

Difficulty with Payments

Parents and caregivers looking for alternative payment arrangements over an extended period are referred to Edstart. If for any reason you experience difficulty paying your account please contact Ed Gleeson, Director of Business and Finance as soon as possible on (07) 3862 1615 to discuss payment arrangements.

Qkr! (Pronounced “Quicker”) is a safe, secure and easy way to order school items using a mobile phone or tablet. It allows parents and guardians to pay for Pantry (Tuckshop) and Boutique (Uniform Shop) items using a credit or debit card without pre-loading funds to a third party account.

Download the Qkr! App from the App Store or Google Play and register an account to create student profiles.

Note: You may already have a QKR! Account as the platform operates across schools.

Please note: new families to the College require your daughter's Student ID number to set up your Qkr! account. This information will be available in the new year via MySRC.

To locate your daughter's Student ID number click on the information found under 'My Students'.

MySRC is the College’s online portal environment, connecting students, parents, caregivers, and staff. Through this platform you can access information and resources relevant to your family, including College newsletters, academic resources, cocurricular notices, event invitations and policies. It also provides a central gateway to update vital information such as medical or address details, and access to student academic results and progress throughout the school year.

Each parent and caregiver has a unique login and your personal login credentials are issued to you via email. If you forget your password, MySRC has a password assistance function on the sign in page. If you are still unable to sign in there is a Support and Feedback button at the bottom of the page.

You can access MySRC via the top menu of the St Rita’s College website and also through the College Mobile App.

Once logged in to MySRC you will be able to view:

• Your child’s timetable, classes, and teacher email addresses.
• Due dates for assessable work for each subject, with feedback on the assessment where relevant.
• Continuous Reporting information.
• Information on co-curriculuar activities and schedules.
• Your own contact details for checking (and updating if required).
• Your child’s House information.
• College News and the College Calendar.
• Links to useful College information.
• Cocurricular activity information and schedules.
• Parent Directory information (if you choose to participate).
• Parent support groups you can join (click Join a Group or Activity from the side menu).

MySRC News

MySRC News Items are specifically targeted to parents and caregivers based on your family and the groups your daughter(s) are in e.g. Year Levels, Houses, Classes, Cocurricular activities and whole school news. To ensure you see all news items please read news on the ALL tab. News items can also be filtered by topic tabs.

The MySRC Parent User Guide contains information to help parents:

• Navigate the Parent Dashboard and News Feature
• Navigate the Parent Hub
• Navigate the Primary Years Hub
• Receive the daily MySRC News Summary Email
• Share your details in the Parent Directory.

St Rita’s College App

The St Rita’s College App is available on Google Play for Android and Apple App Store for iOS. Please download in January so you do not miss any start of year notifications.
 

It is essential that all parents and guardians download the app on their mobile phones. Once downloaded, you can manage your notification settings and tailor your Year level and Cocurricular subscriptions to your child. Please ensure push notifications are turned on in settings so you don’t miss out on any important notices.

Verbis Newsletter

Verbis is the College newsletter, published online each fortnight and distributed through the College App and MySRC. Parents and Guardians are asked to read the newsletter every fortnight as it is a key source of important information for the whole school community.

See The Family Handbook for an overview of College communication platforms.

Year 7 and Year 12 students are to wear their House shirt and brown St Rita’s sports skirt/shorts, sports runners, socks and House bucket hat to school on the first day of Term 1, 2027.

On Wednesday 27 January 2027, Year 7 students will be met by their Year 12 Big Sister on arrival at school. Please arrive via the Acqua Rosa Pool Driveway on Enderley Road from 7.50am for an 8.30am start.

After saying goodbye to families at the gate, students will be escorted by College staff and their Year 12 Big Sisters onto the College campus.
 

What to bring on the first day of school
 

Year 7 students are required to bring their stationery packs and devices on the first day of school. These items are to be placed in their locker which will be assigned to students during the course of their first day on campus. Students are to bring their locker padlock purchased from the College Boutique.

Textbooks are provided digitally through the Box of Books (BoB) online platform. Students will be guided through this process during school time with the assistance of library and teaching staff.

Based at QCCC Mapleton, students in Year 7 spend one night in residential accommodation and one night camping in onsite tents, over this two night camp.

This camp focuses on getting to know classmates and strengthening the connection with students in their House Group. The program involves beginner level activities such as canoeing, bush skills, crate climb, and abseiling.

The camp is fully catered for, including most special diets and allergies. Arrangements can be made for students with complex dietary requirements.

Consent forms and additional information will be sent via Consent2Go.

• 29 January – Commencement Mass
• 2 February - Whole School Assembly – Honours assembly
• 26 February – Academic Assembly
• 1 March – Adair Donaldson Respect to Reputation Parent Evening
• 2 March – Alumnae Generational Breakfast

Alumnae

St Rita’s College alumnae ties provide a network of support that extends far beyond graduation day. These ties span not only across Australia but across the globe, not only across cohorts but year levels and are a testament to the transformative power of education and the friendships forged at St Rita’s College.

Each year many alumnae celebrate their connection to the College through class reunions, College tours, and informal catch ups.

Our alumnae carry with them a sense of action, with many excelling in their chosen path and returning to the College to extend a guiding hand to current students. Whether they are sharing their professional experience, providing mentorship or contributing to our cocurricular program, all students benefit from the collective wisdom and ongoing connection of our passionate alumnae.

Each year we welcome back many alumnae who reconnect with the College as current parents.

If any new parents and guardians are past pupils, or know of any past pupils interested in connecting with the Alumnae Committee, please update your details via the College website or contact the Alumnae team.

Alumnae Committee contact details: alumnae@stritas.qld.edu.au

Reconnect with Rita's Event

St Rita’s College alumnae are invited to join us for a relaxed evening of connection and conversation.

This free alumnae event is hosted by College Principal, Maree Trims and the SRC Alumnae Committee.

Event Details

Friday 23 October 2025
5.00pm - 7.00pm
Bar Pacino, 175 Eagle St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Light canapés and drinks included.
Registrations are essential. RSVP by Friday 9 October

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The St Rita’s College School TV platform provides resources to support the parenting of young people. This important resource is funded by the SRC P&F.

SchoolTV resources assist parents and guardians to start conversations on topics that are sometimes awkward or difficult to tackle and help build relationships, foster connections, enable understanding and break down barriers to navigate a pathway towards better mental health and wellbeing for young people.

Through the St Rita’s College School TV platform parents and guardians can access research, videos, fact sheets, books, apps, websites and other resources from leading specialists and organisations on a range of topics.

View some helpful school transition resources.