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Exciting News at Riverbanks College!
We’re back with the final edition of our 2024 newsletter, packed with updates, student highlights, and upcoming events!
Make sure to check it out and stay in the loop with all things happening at riverbanks College and the wider community!
View the newsletter at www.riverbankscollege.sa.edu.au/newsletters/
A big congratulations to our students who participated in the 2024 NASSSA Maths Olympics last week. The students had a fabulous night collaborating with their friends using their maths knowledge and problem solving skills to conquer six rounds of puzzling questions. A special mention to our Year 7 team who took out second place in a very competitive field. We are so proud of all of our participants. Well done!
Riverbanks College Market Day
Thursday 28 November
Our year 7 students have been working very hard to design a business venture for the market day.
Students have budgeted their funding and orders have been made; over the next couple of weeks, these students will be continuously developing their business skills, and will be making their products, ready to sell on the day.
Get your gold coins ready to purchase items such as brownies, cookies, milkshakes, bracelets, phone straps, candles, stress balls, fidgets, earrings and lots more!
See you on market day 👋
Will anyone take over the primary students to buy?
The Primary Concert will be held on Thursday 28 November, in our school gym, from 6.30pm.
As seats are limited, each family will be provided with an initial allocation of 2 tickets. To help us manage ticket distribution, please confirm your attendance using the link, forms.office.com/r/1mB3ZQwJTc, by 3.30pm, Friday 22 November.
If you would like to be considered for additional tickets, please ensure to complete the details using the same link by 3.30pm, Friday 22nd November. Only one form is required per family. If capacity allows any unallocated tickets will be distributed in chronological order, in accordance with the time of the request.
We are all looking forward seeing you for what is sure to be an entertaining night.
🚨 Last Chance! 🚨
Tomorrow is the FINAL day of our Scholastic Book Fair! 📚✨ Don't miss out on the chance to get your favourite book before it’s over!
Come into the Library between 8.00am and 4.00pm, you might even find some Christmas presents too!
See you there! 👋📖
🎵Red and yellow and pink and green,
Purple and orange and blue,
I can sing a rainbow,
sing a rainbow,
sing a rainbow too.🎶🌈
Tomorrow is the day! Come and sing a rainbow with us as we take part in our Colour Run Fundraiser tomorrow at 1.15pm to 2.00pm.
Don't forget to wear your white t-shirts underneath your uniform.
Well done to all those who have been busy raising money for this event, we have currently raised just over $16,000. All money raised will go towards supporting extra-curricular programs and new equipment.
Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in the fun!
Today is World Kindness Day
World Kindness Day is a global day that promotes the importance of being kind to each other, to yourself, and to the world.
As kindness is one of our school values, we believe there is no limit to the amount of kindness we can show.
How will you show kindness?
#WorldKindnessDay
I love this ❤️
Remembrance Day, 11 November, is one of the most important days on our commemorative calendar. It's a day when we acknowledge those who died or suffered while serving in wars, conflicts, and peace operations. On 11 November 1918, marked the end of the first World War by the guns of the Western Front falling silent after four years of continuous warfare.
The RBC school community will observe a minute’s silence, which will be dedicated to those soldiers who died fighting to protect the nation. This is a time to remember relatives, friends, and others, or reflect on the sacrifices of those who have served and died while serving for Australia.
Colour Run Fundraiser 🟢🔴🟡🏃🟠🟣🔵
Thursday 14 November 1.15pm-2.00pm
Is your fundraising goal in sight? There's still plenty of time to share your Profile Page to gain sponsorship donations.
We have currently raised $11,000. All money raised will be used for extra-curricular programs and equipment.
If you have not created your child’s profile, it is not too late, Create your profile today at australianfundraising.com.au/
$20 Boss program 🛍️💰
Through this hands-on project, the year 7 students will each receive $20 to create and sell products at our Riverbanks College Market Day! The students will develop important skills like budgeting, prototyping, ethical resourcing, and teamwork, all while learning how to turn a small investment into a profitable product. It’s a fantastic way to see creativity, entrepreneurship, and collaboration in action! 🎨🤝
Market Day Details:
📅 Date: Thursday 28 November 2024
🕒 Open during Lessons 1, 2, 3 & 4
💸 Cash Only (gold coins please!)
Parents and caregivers are invited to visit the stalls at the start of the day, with primary school students coming in later for their turn to explore the Market. 🏫🎉
2025 Instrumental Lessons
Lessons are available individually for Rock school instruments – Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Drum kit, Voice and Piano at private tuition prices.
Group HPI lessons are available free of charge for trombone, trumpet and saxophone, however hire for these instruments is $80 per term or BYO instrument.
Students enrolled in Year 9, 10, 11 Music for a full year will automatically be enrolled in a HPI instrumental lesson at no cost. They may elect a private lesson instead (at own cost).
For more information, please read the policy.
To register interest please complete the form. Instrumental hire is available.
Students already enrolled in instrumental lessons are required to complete the form to assist with the appropriate allocation of instrumental tutors for 2025.
Book Club
Issue 7 is out now!
This issue is packed with many books, including some bonus Christmas titles and comes up to 3 books free.
Orders close Friday 1 November.
To view the catalogue and place your order go to www.scholastic.com.au/loop
🌍📚 Happy World Teachers' Day! 🎉✨
Today, we celebrate the incredible educators who inspire, guide, and shape the minds of future generations. Thank you for your dedication, passion, and unwavering support. You make a difference every day! 💖
We invite you to acknowledge and give a shout-out to your child’s teachers. You can use the following link to express your thanks, forms.office.com/r/TwrfMnQgVq
#WorldTeachersDay #ThankATeacher #Inspiration
Our uniform shop is now under new management!
While the uniform shop is still located at Shop 16 Craigmore Village, 176-240 Yorktown Road, there is a new email, and phone number 08 7372 8057.
BUT WAIT!!! There is more.....the uniform shop is now open extended hours to cater for the working parents. The new shop hours are:
Monday 8.30am - 12.30pm
Wednesday 8.30am - 12.30pm
Thursday 1.00pm - 6.00pm
Saturday 9.30am - 11.30am
We will have extended hours during the busy period towards the end of the year to make sure we accommodate all new and existing students. We will advise this at a later date.
To find out more or to place your order online please go to noone.com.au/school/riverbanks-college-b-12
Do we need to book appointments to try on uniforms still?
🎉 Save the Date for Our Primary Concert! 🎉
We’re excited to announce that our primary concert will be held on Thursday 28 November, starting at 6.30pm in the gym! 🎶
Students will be heading to their classes at 6.15pm, so they can prepare for their performance!
Stay tuned for ticket details coming your way soon. We can’t wait to celebrate our talented students with you! 🌟
#PrimaryConcert #SaveTheDate
Brock Schmidt don't need to take off work
Jason Rohan Morley
Greg Turner
Shane Dale
Chloe Dyker
Riverbanks College B-12 when will ticket details be announced?
The Book Fair is making its way to Riverbanks College from Monday 11 November to Friday 15 November
Prepare for an adventure into the world of children’s books whilst supporting our school at the same time!
Here's what you can look forward to:
Visit the Library:
- Families can drop by before and after school (8.00am – 8.40am and 3.10pm – 4.00pm)
- Students can explore during the day and create their wish lists.
- Open during Colour Run for those parents coming to support their children.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in captivating stories, start your Christmas shopping and contribute to our school community, every dollar spent at the book fair will go to the school in credit to purchase more books for the library.
Keep an eye out for the brochure coming home with your child, where you can also pre-pay for items and ensure you don't miss out on your favourites!
#BookFair #ScholasticAustralia
Colour Run Fundraiser 🟢🔴🟡🏃♀️🏃♂️🔵🟠🟣
Thursday 14 November 1.15pm-2.00pm
We have currently raised just under $3,000. All money raised will be used for extra-curricular programs and equipment.
If you have not created your child’s profile, it is not too late, Create your profile today at australianfundraising.com.au/
Is there a papar form like last year?? Want to take it to work but want them to see what it's for.
Roll up your sleeves on Wednesday 30 October for immunisation catch up day.
Start now by giving consent online for your child to be vaccinated, or if you elect to not be vaccinated at playford.book.vaxapp.com.au/school/RiverbanksCollegeB-12-gVQEAr
We’re baaaack! 🥳
A big Term 4 welcome to all our students, parents, and staff.
We hope you enjoyed the break and are ready for another term of learning!
Here are some Term 4 key dates for your calendars.
For more key dates go to our website at www.riverbankscollege.sa.edu.au/keydates/
Tricia Lee Mclean need to put this on the calender
Hi can you please advise when we will receive school photos?
⏰ School holidays are officially over... Term 4 starts tomorrow! 🎒✨
Time to pack your bags, set your alarm, and get ready to tackle the last term of the year. Fresh goals, new challenges, and a chance to finish strong. Let’s make it count! 💪🏼
Who's ready? 🙋♂️🙋♀️
#BackToSchool #Term4
⏰ School holidays are officially over... Term 4 starts tomorrow! 🎒✨
Time to pack your bags, set your alarm, and get ready to tackle the last term of the year. Fresh goals, new challenges, and a chance to finish strong. Let’s make it count! 💪🏼
Who's ready? 🙋♂️🙋♀️
#BackToSchool #Term4
Roll up your sleeves on Wednesday 30 October for immunisation catch up day.
Start now by giving consent online for your child to be vaccinated, or if you elect to not be vaccinated at playford.book.vaxapp.com.au/school/RiverbanksCollegeB-12-gVQEAr
Tricia Lee Mclean
💥 Students in Years 7 to 10 had an exciting opportunity last term as the South Australian Sports Institute visited our school to lead high-level fitness testing! 💪🏽
80 of our students showcased incredible power, speed, and endurance, pushing themselves to the limit with outstanding grit and determination.
🔥 Highlights include:
• Tyler (Year 9) clocking an impressive 3.05 seconds in the 20m Sprint!
• Scarlet (Year 10) with a swift 3.57 seconds in the same event!
• Oliver (Year 10) showing incredible endurance with a 12.1 score in the Beep Test!
Huge congrats to all students who participated! 🎉 Your hard work and effort were truly inspiring.
#studentathletes #sportsinstitutevisit #FitnessTesting #speedandendurance.
Reminder!
Term 4 begins on Monday 14 October and the Hat and Sunscreen Policy comes into effect. All students must wear a Riverbanks College bucket hat whenever they are outside.
Baseball or peak caps are not acceptable.
If you need to purchase a new hat, you can do this through the Belgravia uniform shop www.belgraviaapparelschools.com/collections/riverbanks-college-b-12
Our Year 10 students in the Specialist AFL program have been hard at work learning all about nutrition and meal planning for athletes! 💪🍎 They explored the nutritional value of different foods and drinks, then applied that knowledge to create their own athlete-inspired meal plans for a week. 🥗🍌
To cap off their learning, the students got hands-on in the Food Technologies kitchen, meal prepping healthy wraps with ingredients they personally selected from their plans! 🌯👩🍳
#specialistafl #year10nutrition #mealprep #healthyeating #athletenutrition
