Quick Links
Why Choose Us?
Connect With Us
🏅🎉 Sports Day is Almost Here! 🎉🏅
Get ready for an action-packed Sports Day on Thursday 6 March 8.30am-2.15pm for Reception to Year 11 🏃♂️🏃♀️💨
🍔 Food & Drinks Available On the Day:
🥪 Rory’s Canteen
☕ Bellachino Coffee Van
🍦 Gelista Ice-Cream Van
🥔 Maxine’s Baked Potato Van
🌭 The Angle Vale Lions Club (Sausage Sizzle, Soft Drinks & Water) 🍟🥤
🎭 Best Dressed Awards up for grabs – bring your river spirit!
📢 Parents & Families – You're Invited! Come cheer on the students and enjoy the fun.
⚠️ Pre-School Sports Day – Mark your calendars for Tuesday 4 March 2.20 – 3.00pm
📞 Need to contact the school? Please call Student Services or Main Reception, as these will be the only staffed areas during the event.
🧢☀️ Don't forget your hat and sunscreen! Stay sun-safe while cheering on our athletes!
To purchase your river colour clothing head to www.sportsdayessentials.com.au and use the code RBC25
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎽🏆
#SportsDay #SchoolSpirit #GameOn
📸 Throwback to Year 7 Friendship Day! 🌊☀️
Last week, our Year 7 students kicked off the school year with an unforgettable day at Nuriootpa Swimming Pool! 🏊♂️💙 From splashing in the water to sharing laughs over a BBQ, it was all about building new friendships and creating lasting memories.
A huge thank you to everyone who made this day possible—we loved seeing our students connect, have fun, and embrace the true spirit of friendship! 💫
#FriendshipDay #Year7Adventures #RiverbanksCollege
🚧 IMPORTANT BUS 490 DETOUR NOTICE 🚧
📅 From Monday 24 February 2025
📅 Until Friday 28 March 2025
Due to essential service works for the Riverlea Pipeline (Stage 1) at the Peachey & Petherton Road roundabout, there will be road closures affecting Route 490 bus.
🚌 Route 490 to Riverbanks College:
⚠️ Missed Stop: Stop 72 Heytesbury Road (both Side)
✅ Alternative Stop: Students should use Stop 71 Heytesbury Road
Please plan ahead and allow extra time for travel. Thank you for your patience! 🙌
#RiverbanksCollege #BusDetour #SchoolTransport 🚍
🚨 Playgroup Cancelled Today 🚨
Unfortunately, today’s Playgroup session is cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
We look forward to welcoming you back next Thursday! Stay tuned for updates, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
🏅 Get Ready for Sports Day & Support Our School! 🏅
We’ve partnered with Sports Day Essentials to bring you an easy, one-stop shop for all your Sports Day gear in ALL the River Colours! 🌈⚽🎽
🛍️ How it works:
✔️ Order online at www.sportsdayessentials.com.au
✔️ Use code RBC25 for FREE shipping 🚚
✔️ Orders close Friday, 28 February
✔️ All orders will be delivered to the school
🎉 Bonus: A percentage of sales goes back to the school to fund PE and new sporting equipment!
Gear up, show your team spirit, and support our school! 💙💛❤️💚
#SportsDayReady #Fundraiser #SportsDayEssentials
🚧 IMPORTANT BUS 489 DETOUR NOTICE 🚧
📅 From Monday 24 February 2025
📅 Until Friday 28 March 2025
Due to essential service works, Andrews Road Munno Para Downs between Fradd East Road and Angle Vale Road will be closed to all traffic including buses.
⚠️ Missed Stop: School Bus Stops at Ascot and Kernel Roads (Both Sides)
Students are to hail the bus on either Fradd East Road, Stebonheath Road or Dalkeith Road.
Please plan ahead and allow extra time for travel. Thank you for your patience! 🙌
#RiverbanksCollege #busdetour #SchoolTransport 🚍
Will there be alternative bus stops on Stebonheath Rd and Dalkeith Rd or will it just be a hail and ride type situation? None of my kids catch the busses but I feel it's important for those who do to know.
How come I live there and have not been advised that Andrew’s rd will be closed for more than a month…. There’s a lot of kids that use those stops and that’s quite a distance to catch the bus…
Is it only for the week or the month? The post says a month but the email says a week
So the bus will drop the children at the end of Fradd East Road, towards the Andrews Road side, and they can walk home from there(those lives on Andrews Road)??? Does anyone have bus stopping map please share . Thanks
Traffic will be hell at Curtis Rd end
www.facebook.com/share/p/1EBMsZP7kx/ Letters went out to residents from SA water that had a link to register for updates. It's a massive project not due to finish till 2026 as per the link Hail n ride anywhere along Fradd east, stebonheath and Dalkeith roads. Id suggest contacting Adelaide Metro for further Bus information Edited to add,you can also subscribe to 489 updates on the Adelaide metro site if you haven't already. Link attached. Hopefully that helps too 😊 www.adelaidemetro.com.au/routes/489
Riverbanks College B-12 can we actually get the facts right before stuff is posted?
Natasha Andrews
🌿✨ Nature Play in Action! 🌈🍂
Our Year 11 Child Studies students got creative last week, exploring the school grounds to collect natural elements in different colors and craft stunning nature rainbows! 🌻🍃
This hands-on activity wasn’t just about beauty—it highlighted the importance of nature play in early childhood development. By engaging with their surroundings, students discovered how outdoor experiences foster creativity, sensory exploration, and a deeper connection with the environment. 🌳
#NaturePlay #CreativeLearning #ChildDevelopment #HandsOnLearning #OutdoorEducation
📚✨ Join the Premier’s Reading Challenge! 📖🏆
Reading opens up a world of adventure, creativity, and learning—and the Premier’s Reading Challenge is the perfect way to inspire a love for books! 🌟
Students of all ages can take part in this exciting challenge by reading 12 books before Friday 5 September. Whether they’re diving into fantasy, exploring history, or discovering new facts, every page counts! 📖💡
Let’s turn the page on a new reading adventure! Parents, encourage your children to get involved, and students, grab a book and start your journey today! 📚✨
Your child can pick up their reading record from the library or their teacher.
#PremiersReadingChallenge #LoveReading #ReadGrowInspire #StudentSuccess
🏃♂️ Run Club is Off and Running! 🏃♀️
Last week, 50 amazing students laced up their runners and hit the track over Monday and Wednesday mornings! Together, they smashed out 389 laps of the primary oval—covering an incredible 116.7 km!
To put that into perspective, that’s like walking from Riverbanks College all the way to the Augusta Hwy just outside of Snowtown! 🌏👟
Fantastic effort, team! We can’t wait to see how far you go next week! 💪
#RunClub #KeepMoving #SchoolSpirit
Road safety, Let’s play our part!
Remember to:
slow down to 25kph around the school when children are present
ensure children exit the vehicle onto the footpath side
remind children to use the school crossing
Ensure pedestrians are given right of way at all crossings – including crossings at traffic lights on Angle Vale Road
be kind to one another.
Let's keep our school zone safe and sound!
#DriveSafe #SchoolZoneSafety
I seen the metro bus 489 drive through the school crossing this morning whilst a child was crossing. I will report it but this needs policing before someone's child gets hurt or killed.
School traffic is ridiculous, imagine what will happen in a few months when the year 11s are driving and parking
Why is there only 1 main Rd in and out
It was such a silly idea to place a school with space for (I'm assuming) 1500 students in a place where it could only have 1 road in and out with limited space to move out the way of emergency service vehicles it would have to be a huge safety risk. I am in no way blaming the school, it was the initial planning that was the issue here.
And don’t stop in the middle of the road so your kids can quickly jump out of the car! Park like the rest of us!
25km is not a problem when you can't move stuck in traffic!!!
It's funny that you think we can go faster than 25km 🤣🤣 Takes 30 mins to pick your kid up and get out of there.
Only going to get worse every year as the student intake increases. One road in/out... it's a sh*t show daily
💥 I'm so glad that my son has always used the School Buses. I have never really had to pick him up from School and deal with all the traffic problems and craziness. 👍 ⛔️ It is much worse at many other schools, ..so I just keep away from any school areas, especially during peak times. 👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺 #whoohoo
Might be helpful to have crossing monitors stop pedestrians now and then to let the traffic flow through so the cars don’t bank up for miles. I’ve seen pedestrians at the crossing go back and forth like it’s a game. Or they stand there in a group chatting, not actually crossing but the cars all stop because they think the group is crossing. Which again causes traffic congestion. Anyway, just a thought.
Can we please get this road to connect direct to Curtis road for the ultimate traffic double?
📢 Reminder! Only 2 Days Left to Order! 📢
📚 Book Club Issue 1! 🎉 Don't miss out on FREE BOOKS and $5 PROMO CODES from Scholastic!
🛍️ Orders close Friday, 14 February – get in quick!
Head over to LOOP to place your order now 👉 www.scholastic.com.au/loop
#scholasticbookclub #freebooks #LastChance #ordernow
🌟 Riverbanks Community Playgroup – Join the Fun! 🌟
Looking for a welcoming space to play, sing, and read with your little one? Our Riverbanks Community Playgroup is the perfect place for children (birth to 4 years) and their families to connect, learn, and grow together!
📅 Thursdays | 10:00 – 11:30 AM
📍 Riverbanks College Preschool
🗓 During school terms, starting February 6
💰 Free & facilitated by early childhood educators
Come along and enjoy a fun, supported environment where your child can explore, make friends, and develop key early learning skills.
For more information, contact Kerry at 0402 893 775 (Learning Together Communities).
#RiverbanksPlaygroup #EarlyLearning #CommunityConnections #FunForLittleOnes
🚧 IMPORTANT BUS 490 DETOUR NOTICE 🚧
📅 From Sunday, 9 February 2025, 7:00 PM
📅 Until Tuesday, 18 February 2025, 6:00 AM
Due to essential service works for the Riverlea Pipeline (Stage 1) at the Peachey & Petherton Road roundabout, there will be road closures affecting Route 490 bus.
🚌 Route 490 to Riverbanks College:
⚠️ Missed Stop: Stop 72 Heytesbury Road (West Side)
✅ Alternative Stop: Students should use Stop 71 Heytesbury Road
Please plan ahead and allow extra time for travel. Thank you for your patience! 🙌
#RiverbanksCollege #BusDetour #SchoolTransport 🚍
🚗✨ Parking Reminder: Don’t get a parking fine! ✨🚗
Please keep in mind to follow the school's signage as we continue to grow. During the hours indicated on signage, cars entering the kiss and drop zone are only allowed to stop for a maximum of two minutes and are reminded not to leave their cars unattended.
Please also obey all other road signs to help keep our students safe.
Riverbanks College B-12 will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Monday 17 February at 6pm.
All families are welcome to attend. If you wish to nominate for the 2025 Governing Council, please complete the nomination form before 4.00pm Friday 14 February.
forms.office.com/r/KCqCffzCeR
🌊 Year 7 Friendship Day is Back! 🏊♂️🌞
Get ready for an epic adventure at Nuriootpa Swimming Pool on Thursday 13 February!
We're heading on an adventure, departing from the school at 8.50am sharp!
But first, join us for Thrive group at 8.35am to kickstart the day positively!
Remember that as a result of the school subsidising the excursion, students only need to pay $10. This must be paid by Thursday 13 February, either at Student Services or via the Qkr app.
All year 7 students are expected to come have lots of fun and make new friendships!
Here's what you'll need to bring:
🍔 Snacks or cash for snacks (BBQ available!)
🥤 Drinks
🏖Towel
🧢Hat
🧴Sunscreen
👕A top to cover shoulders and back
Mobile phones are not permitted at the pool so please leave them secured at school or at home.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to us at the school on 8286 2900
#RiverbanksCollege #year7 #friendship #swimming #nurioopta
🎉 Big news at Riverbanks College today – we're making history! 🌟
It's the FIRST EVER day of VET at our college, and the excitement is real! 🎓👩🍳👨🍳 Our Year 11 students are stepping up and getting hands-on in the kitchen, with 10 of them from our very own site, diving into a Certificate II in Cookery! 🍽️
Every Tuesday this year, students will be cooking up a storm in the VET dining space. Successful students will earn 55 Stage 1 credits towards their SACE! 🙌💯
But that's not all! We’ve got a total of 74 Year 11 students exploring a wide range of VET courses, including:
🔨 Construction
🚰 Plumbing
⚡ Electrotech
🩺 Health Services
👶 Early Childhood
💻 IT
🍞 Bakery
🚗 Automotive
💅 Hair & Beauty
🧑🤝🧑 Community Services
👀 Take a look at the future stars in action! They were all geared up in their chef outfits, serving up some seriously mouth-watering creations! 😋👨🍳
Well done and such an exciting time for them all. Enjoy the challenges and successes along the way.
Good luck everyone
This is awesome, maybe the girls will follow Hayley Jade
I’ll be signing up soon. Thank you
📢 Meet the Teacher Afternoon 📢
Join us on Thursday 27 February from 2.30pm to 5.00pm for a special opportunity to connect with our amazing teachers!
🏫 Families will be welcomed at the Primary Office & Reception, where you'll receive a map to help you explore the school.
👩🏫 Teachers will be in their main classrooms, ready to engage with students and families.
🤝 Our Leadership Team will be available throughout the school to support and answer any questions.
No formal bookings required—just come along and say hello! We can’t wait to see you there. ✨
#MeetTheTeacher #SchoolCommunity #FamilyEngagement
Parking Reminder: Let's be considerate of all parkers!
When dropping off or picking up students at school, please respect the disability parking spots. These spaces are crucial for those who need them most. At Riverbanks we have several students who access vehicles using a ramp – which requires the additional space provided by designated disability parking. For those who’d like to know more SA.GOV.AU - How to use your disability parking permit
If you have a disability permit and are using these parks, make sure to display your sign clearly.
Let’s work together to make sure everyone has a safe and accessible experience. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!
#MindfulParking #RespectTheSpaces #CommunityCare
It’s also an offence worthy of a fine of $548 as per Section 203(1) in the Road Traffic Act - Offence code A378. Don’t just be considerate; follow the law or pay the price (literally) ☺️
Whilst on the road rules, please do not queue over the angle vale road intersection or run red lights to get around the corner heading to riverbanks. It's not just illegal, it's just plain dangerous.
So we're not allowed to park in their disability parks but they're allowed to park in parent/pram ones yeah makes sense.
🌞 Hot Weather Alert for Angle Vale! 🌞
We have an Inclement Weather Policy and with temperatures forecast to reach 36 degrees or higher, hot weather protocols will be enacted. We use the Bureau of Meteorology’s Angle Vale forecast for actioning the Inclement Weather Policy.
✅ School will remain open as all classrooms and learning areas are air-conditioned.
🔔 Inclement Weather Siren: 3 short blasts signal hot weather procedures:
• B-6 Students: Stay indoors during recess and lunch, supervised by teachers.
• Year 7-11 Students: Allowed outside but encouraged to use shaded or indoor areas.
🚫 Ovals & Courts: Off-limits during hot weather.
🧢 Hats Required: In line with our Sun Smart policy.
To find out more about our Inclement Weather Policy head to our website www.riverbankscollege.sa.edu.au/policy/
Stay cool, stay safe! 😎
#HotWeatherProtocols #SunSmart #AngleVale
So high school kids now have access to indoor areas? Nene Marie. Bec MacLeod
Tina Lee
High school students should have indoor access as well. Only option was gym 🙁
Can the school please specify areas available for high school kids. My daughter only just started and has no idea where things are and has sever anxiety, so if it’s only the gym, that’s a lot of kids in one space and a lot of body heat for aircon to keep cool. Riverbanks College B-12 as much info would really be appreciated
well my son will stay home then
it’s the gym only
Riverbanks College B-12 why are high school students restricted to one area?
Unfortunately, the aircons don't even work that well in heat like this week. One place like the gym isnt enough.
Sorry but high students should have more indoor options other then the gym what about the library or other rooms you are a bigger enough school to accommodate and have the space. Glad I kept my son home from school.
My daughter said it was so hot today and they had to go outside
My son came home and told me that they only had access to the gym and I didn’t believe him! He said he tried to go into cooler spaces (inside the school buildings) and was told to leave! Now that is confirmed, very poor from the leadership group. Maybe they should only have access to the gym also during break times 🤷🏼♀️
Ring the school and ask that way
The school places great significance of the wellbeing of the students at Riverbanks College. The students have access to the gym and the library as well as any other shaded area they may find. The school has an inclement weather policy, which aligns with the Department for Education's guidelines. You can find the policy at www.riverbankscollege.sa.edu.au/policy/
I would like to know if whoever made the decision that high school students aren’t allowed to stay indoors, are also outdoors on the hot days we’ve experienced recently. It’s an actual joke. And the fact that the hot weather policy does not even include the year levels you currently have at school is ridiculous! How can you have such an out of date policy?
😁 Dental Visits 🦷🪥
Reminder, today is the last day to submit your consent form for your child to take part in the annual dental check-up right here at the school in week 4 and 5.
If you have not submitted your consent form yet, go to 47073.aidaform.com/parental-school-consent-form and submit yours today.
🌞 Sun Safety Alert! 🌞
As we embrace the sunny days, we want to remind everyone that our "No Hat, No Play" policy is in full swing! 🧢☀️
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students, it's essential to wear a hat during outdoor activities. Let's protect ourselves from the sun and enjoy our time outside responsibly.
Remember, no hat means no play. If you need to purchase a new hat for your child you can order online at www.noone.com.au/school/riverbanks-college-b-12 or we have a small selection available for purchase at the school from the main reception and primary office.
Let's keep our school community safe and sun-smart! 😎
#SunSafety #NoHatNoPlay
#SunSafety #NoHatNoPlay
Will high school students be allowed inside at break times on the 40+ degree days?
Hey guys any chance there’s a hat for Ashton there somewhere? He’s on his 6th or 7th hat, all labelled. They never make it home. Thanks
📣 Early Finish Every Thursday! 🕑
A friendly reminder that every Thursday students are dismissed at 2.15 pm.
The early finish is to allow our dedicated staff to engage in professional development to enhance the learning experience for our students.
All buses, including Adelaide Metro, will depart at 2.25 pm. 🚌
For OSHC users, services start from 2:15 pm.
Book Club Issue 1 Is OUT NOW!
Scholastic are kicking things off with LOTS of value for families, such as our FREE BOOKS offer + $5 PROMO CODES.
Orders close Friday 14 February.
Head over to LOOP to order now ->
www.scholastic.com.au/loop
Hi, is there a hard copy?
😁 Dental Visits 🦷🪥
We want to see all our students smiling at Riverbanks College, you can help us by having your child to take part in the annual dental check-up right here at the school.
Consent forms are required to be filled out online at 47073.aidaform.com/parental-school-consent-form and submitted by
Monday 3 February
