Starting School in 2026

Whether you're joining us for the first time or returning for another year, we are thrilled to welcome you to RGS in 2026! This page provides all the essential information to help you get off to a great start. If you cannot find something you are looking for, please do not hesitate to contact RGS Reception on 07 49360 600. New students and families are always welcome to contact the Registrar with any questions.

Orientation Schedule
Booklists

Primary Booklist 2026 (all year levels)

Year 7 Booklist 2026

Year 8 Booklist 2026

Year 9 Booklist 2026

Year 10 Booklist 2026

Year 11 Booklist 2026

Year 12 Booklist 2026

Please note that students entering Years 9, 10, and 11 in 2026 should wait to purchase textbooks or stationery for elective subjects until their subject selections have been confirmed by the School.

Officeworks School List Service 

RGS is pleased to be partnering with Officeworks to supply families with their booklist requirements for 2026 - all from the comfort of your own home. Parents can choose their child's school and grade on the Officeworks website, and the essential books and stationery will be seamlessly added to their shopping cart. What’s even better? Items purchased online through the 'School List Service' are available at discounted 'Back to School' prices. Please click here for more information.

Here's how to order: 

  1. Go to the Officeworks School List Service website
  2. Search for The Rockhampton Grammar School, and select your child's year level
  3. Review the booklist
  4. Remove any items your child doesn't need (ie. they may still have a ruler from the year before)
  5. Add any extra items your child might need (ie. a lunch box)
  6. Choose Home Delivery or Click and Collect
  7. Pay for order

Please note that for Secondary students, only 'general requirements' are pre-selected. Parents will then need to select the subjects their child is studying in 2026.

Please find further information here. 

Uniforms

The Red and Black Shop is the School's onsite uniform and supplies shop. The Shop sells new and second-hand uniforms, basic stationery and school merchandise. It is the exclusive supplier of RGS uniforms.

New Uniform Collection

The Rockhampton Grammar School was excited to launch a new uniform collection in Term 4 of 2024. The new uniform is available to purchase at the Red and Black Shop. The 'old' uniform is no longer available for purchase.

The transition period for the new uniform spans just over two years, starting at the beginning of Term 4 in 2024 and concluding at the end of Term 4 in 2026. During this time, students may choose to wear either the current uniform or the new one, but mixing elements of both on any given day is not permitted (with the exception of the School Blazer).

New students to RGS are strongly encouraged to wear the new uniform. However, students who have access to the previous uniform may continue to wear it until the end of 2026.

We invite you to explore the new uniform collection here.

Red & Black Shop Operating Hours

Monday - Friday

7:30am - 10:00am & 12:30pm - 5:00pm

Extended Trading Hours

During the busy back-to-school period, the Red and Black Shop will offer extended trading hours to meet increased demand.

Monday 17 November - Friday 12 December 2025

7:30am - 5:00pm, Mondays to Fridays

Monday 5 January  - Saturday 7 February 2026

7:30am - 5:00pm, Mondays to Fridays

9:00am - 12:00pm, Saturdays

Boarding Only Trading

The following dates are designated for Boarding families only, aligning with the New Boarders’ Orientation Weekend and New Boarders' Welcome Day. Booking links have been provided directly to Boarding families.

  • Friday 28 November, 7:30am - 5:00pm
  • Sunday 30 November, 8:00am - 12:00pm
  • Monday 26 January, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Appointments

Appointments for uniform fittings are required prior to visiting the Red and Black Shop. Please click here to book online.

Online Uniform Shop

The Red and Black Shop’s online store makes it easy to browse and purchase uniforms anytime, anywhere. You can choose to collect your order in person or have it delivered straight to your door.

For new students or those buying uniform items for the first time, we recommend visiting the Red & Black Shop in person to ensure accurate sizing through a fitting.

Visit the Red & Black Online Shop
Further Information
RGS Parent App

The School's main method of communication with parents is via the RGS Parent Orbit app. The app provides parents with a mobile friendly way to access School information and undertake various school-related tasks such as notifying student absences, checking the school calendar, completing excursion forms, reading Daily Notices, viewing your child's timetable, paying school fees, signing your child up for co-curricular activities and more. It will also enable the School to send notifications for time sensitive or essential information, such as event cancellations.

Please note that new families commencing at RGS in 2026 will receive their Parent Lounge login details in mid-January 2026. 

To download the app:

  1. Go to the Apple or Google app store on your mobile device.
  2. Search for 'Parent Orbit'. Alternatively, if you are currently on a mobile device you can use this link: https://parent.tassorbit.com.au/rgs
  3. After downloading, enter 'rgs' as the school code.
  4. Enter your Parent Lounge username and password (new families will receive their login details in January 2026).

If you are experiencing any difficulties with the app, please contact the School's TASS Administrator.

Curriculum Handbook

To learn more about the Secondary School curriculum, we invite you to explore our Curriculum Handbook.

2026 Curriculum Handbook

Significant Dates

Date Time Event Who
Thursday 27 November 2025
All day
Final day of Term 4
All current students
Friday 28 - Sunday 30 November 2025
All day
New Boarders' Orientation Weekend
All incoming 2026 Boarders. Parents are required to attend information sessions on Friday.
Friday 28 November 2025
8:00am - 1:00pm
Year 7, 2026 Transition Day
All Year 7, 2026 students. Parents are required until 9:30am
Friday 28 November 2025
10:30am - 12:00pm
Prep, 2026 Transition Morning
All Prep, 2026 students and parents
Friday 12 December 2025
5:00pm
Red & Black Shop final day of trading
Wednesday 24 December 2025
4:00pm
Main Reception closes
Monday 5 January 2026
7:30am
Red & Black Shop reopens
Monday 5 January 2026
8:00am
Main Reception reopens
Monday 26 January 2026
12:00pm
New Boarders' Welcome Day
All incoming 2026 Boarders and parents.
Tuesday 27 January 2026
8:30am - 12:45pm
Secondary Orientation Day
All new students to RGS and all Year 7 students (including those continuing from RGS Primary)
Tuesday 27 January 2026
9:00am - 10:00am
Primary Welcome Morning
All new students commencing in Years 1 - 6 and their parents.
Tuesday 27 January 2026
11:00am - 12:30pm
Primary Book Drop
OPTIONAL for all continuing RGS Primary students and all Prep students
Tuesday 27 January 2026
From 4pm
Continuing Boarders Return
All continuing boarders
Tuesday 27 January 2025
5:30pm
Boarder Families Welcome BBQ
All boarders and families
Wednesday 28 January 2026
8:30am
First Day of Term 1
All RGS students