The University of Queensland has welcomed the Queensland Government's announcement today on the location of the new Bremer State High School, beside the University's Ipswich Campus.
Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Alan Rix said that this marked a major step in the education of students in Ipswich, and opened a new chapter for UQ Ipswich and for the students, families and staff of Bremer High.
"The University will be working closely with Bremer State High School and Education Queensland to build this education precinct and to ensure there are opportunities for students and teachers to work with the Campus in terms of curriculum, leadership development, the creation of pathways for future education and training, and access to education and recreation infrastructure," Professor Rix said.
"UQ fully supports the location choice and will offer assistance and collaboration to Bremer State High School including IT access, professional development, learning experiences and research.
"Bremer students will be able to widen their learning opportunities by being part of activities at UQ and this may give them a head-start at university.
"We look forward to developing this relationship further and developing close collaboration with both the staff and students."
Professor Rix thanked the Minister, Mr Rod Welford, the Member for Ipswich, Rachel Nolan, and staff of Education Queensland for their strong commitment to this vision for the future.
"Celebrating our 10th Anniversary later this year, UQ Ipswich is still a new campus and is entering an important new stage of planning for the future, with a particular focus on health sciences.
"We will be integrating our relationship with Bremer State High School into these plans."
The new school to replace Bremer State High School is part of Education Queensland's $134 million State Schools of Tomorrow program for Eastern Ipswich schools.
Media: Professor Rix (3381 1002).
