Ipswich Senior Campus is a vibrant community where students and staff form a close-knit family.
Located in a repurposed building at the top of town, our campus spans three lively levels, fostering a warm atmosphere that feels more like a home than a traditional school.
Diversity is at the heart of our community. We celebrate multiculturalism through various programs, including a vibrant mural designed by students, showcasing our unity and pride. Beautifully crafted totem poles at our entrance reflect our core values: respect, integrity, and community.
Our commitment extends beyond academics; we serve as a community hub, offering programs like Rainbow Chaos and the Next G Youth Group, which provide safe spaces for self-expression and connection.
MEET OUR HEAD OF CAMPUS
KACIE HOWARD
Hi, I’m Kacie Howard, Head of School at Y Schools Queensland Ipswich, based at Ipswich Senior.
I began my journey in education in 2008 and have since worked in a variety of complex P–12 and High School settings across Ipswich and North Queensland. My experience also includes working in several Special Schools and leading a school-based Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that supported 29 special schools across Queensland.
These experiences and the leadership positions I held, I have fostered a strong passion for Senior Schooling, Vocational Education, and creating meaningful post-school pathways—particularly for students who are disadvantaged or disengaged from traditional education. I believe in every student’s potential and am committed to helping them re-engage, rebuild confidence, and achieve success.
My goal at Y Schools is to provide young people with a fresh start in a supportive, inclusive environment. Through the Y’s holistic approach to student engagement and wellbeing, we work to remove barriers and create opportunities for every student to thrive.
As someone who grew up in Ipswich and remains deeply connected to the local community, I am focused on strengthening community and industry partnerships and developing locally relevant pathways that lead to real, lasting employability outcomes for our students.
Education has the power to change lives—and I’m here to help our students see what’s possible and support them in getting there.
Y Schools Queensland acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and operate – the Jagera, Turrbul, Gubbi Gubbi, Waka Waka, Quandamooka, Yugambeh and Gureng Gureng peoples. We pay our respect to Elders, past, present and emerging, and celebrate their continuing connection to land, community and culture.
