After nearly 40 years of dedicated service to local schools and the community, Flo and Steve Scott are bidding farewell to Redbank Plains as they retire to Toowoomba.
Their Plains journey began in 1987 at Kruger State School, where Ms Scott worked as a cleaner before managing the tuckshop.
In 2014, she joined Redbank Plains State High School to oversee the canteen and uniform shop.
Mr Scott later joined her in 2022 as a groundsman, maintaining the school grounds and assisting staff.
The Scotts have been deeply involved in the school’s P&C Association, with their daughter now serving as its president.
Their efforts helped secure funding, organise events, and lead working bees to improve school facilities.
“All three of our girls went to both Kruger and Redbank Plains State High School, and we’ve always been committed to this community,” Mr Scott said.
In 2023, they sacrificed their two-week holiday to complete a major landscaping project, creating murals, sandstone steps and relocating the school’s yarning circle to promote Indigenous heritage.
“Both schools have amazing staff and students. They will always hold a special place in our hearts,” the Scotts said.
Beyond education, they played a key role in the Redbank Plains RSL, working with local schools and Ipswich City Council to organise Anzac Day commemorations.
Even in retirement, their passion for service continues. In Toowoomba, they plan to volunteer with homelessness initiatives and make library bags for schools.
Their dedication and kindness have left an indelible mark, ensuring their legacy will inspire generations to come.
