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23 Royle Street
Maryborough West
Queensland 4650
P O Box 2069
Maryborough DC
Queensland 4650
Telephone: 4123 1031
Fax: 4123 2545
Email:
Edition 4
2013
Friday 22 March
college@riverside.qld.edu.au
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JUNIOR COLLEGE News
Students in Year 4 this Term have been very interested in investigating insects and bugs in both Science and Art. They have
explored their life cycles, described them and discovered many other facts about them. They have also drawn them, coloured
them, made them out of clay, sticks, stockings, newspapers and other materials. What fun we have had!
Year 4 ‐ Miss Davie and Mrs Wendt
Children in Prep to Year 5 have been looking at the following character traits
(values) this term. A Bible verse has been presented each week to enable children
to understand the character trait. Below is a list of prayers that you can pray over
your child/children that coincide with the character traits we have been looking
at. Next term we will un‐package further character traits to discover the Biblical
perspective on life.
Junior College Enjoy Cross Country
Contentment: "Father, teach my children the secret of being content in any and
every situation, through Him who gives them strength." {Phil 4:12‐13}
Compassion: "Lord, please clothe my children with the virtue of compassion."
Perseverance: “Lord, teach my children perseverance in all they do, and help
them especially to run with perseverance the race marked out for them."
Humility: "God, please cultivate in my children the ability to show true humility
toward all."
Generosity: "Father, grant that my children may be generous and willing to share,
and so lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age."
Courage: "May my children always be strong and courageous in their character
and in their action."
For further information see the following online pin‐board.
31 Biblical Virtues to pray for your children
Please note: Your child's diary and TOTE bag must be at school everyday.
Junior
College
News
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Need help with your schoolwork?
Study Buddies – for all MC students on Mondays, in X1, at
2nd Break
Math Tutoring ‐ for Years 6 & 7 on Tuesday afternoons, in
J1, from 3:15‐4:00pm
Homework Club – For all MC students on Thursday
afternoons, in M19, from 3:15‐4:30pm
Assembly
Middle College leaders are running this Friday’s Whole
College Assembly at 9:00am. We will be welcoming our
Japanese visitors and celebrating Harmony Day.
Easter Service
Our College Community Easter Chapel Service will be held
on the last day of term, Thursday 28 March.
Middle College Powerhouse Page
Many families are unaware that there is a Middle College
Community page on Powerhouse. The 2013 Middle College
page can be accessed by logging into your child’s classes,
using the Parent Password. (Alternatively, students have
access to this page as one of their “classes”). This page
contains up‐to‐date information on current happenings and
calendared College events. All Middle College policies can
also be viewed from this page.
From the classrooms
Year 9 had a “ball” on their Retreat Day last week. The
highlight of the day was when all the students worked
together to pass Mr Ball along the “sausage machine”
MIDDLE COLLEGE News
Design and Technology
Year 6 students have been learning to sew by making a bag and
screen printing a design.
Year 8 students are making aprons and then embroidering
designs using the embroidering machine.
Miss VanWyk
This Term in English, Year 6 students examined the novel:
“The Island of the Blue Dolphins”. The unit was designed to
deepen students comprehension and appreciation of the book,
at the same time learn about another culture. At the end of the
"Island of the Blue Dolphins" unit students were given options
of many different tasks to do to show their understanding and
demonstrate their creativity relating to the novel. Some
examples of these tasks were to design and make a board game
based on the novel demonstrating events,
characters and/or questions from the book; make a BIG BOOK
(for Kindergarten) based on an exciting part of the
novel, record a scene from the book on imovie, and design a
Wanted Poster. Mrs Samantha Carpenter
Year 7M have had a great term playing Touch Football.
Their limited prior experience has not disadvantaged the
class from developing into a great bunch of team orientated
players, willing to contribute at every stage of the
game.
7M have been very impressive in their response to skill and
game play instruction, leading to few very entertaining
games at the end of term. Well done 7M keep up the good
work!
Genius Bar ‐ iPad, iphone and ipod touch.
This week we examine an excellent range of
apps from the view point of Year 6 students:
Jumbo Calculator ‐ I think the Jumbo Calculator
is a good app because its very easy to use when
you’re doing your maths like division, take away, adding and
multiplication. This App is available for iPad, iPhone and iPod.
This App is currently free, so please get it. By Teiah Gibbs Year 6
Middle
College
News
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Discussing issues facing Christian teenagers and
their friends looking for answers in God's Word.
Tuesday 2nd Break ‐ Yrs 6–12 ‐ Faithbook Bible
Group – meeting in X2
(Contact Bronte Jeffs‐Christian Prefect or
Mrs Pryor for more information)
SENIOR COLLEGE News
Year 10 Camp
(25‐28 March)
Please assist us where
possible by providing your
child with camping
equipment from home or
borrowing from friends. If
you do not have such
equipment we will make
arrangements to obtain
some for you.
STUDY BUDDY SESSIONS
MONDAY Study Buddy Sessions
for Years 6 to 12.
If you need help with an assignment or
homework task, come and hang out in X2
during 2nd Break (Bring your lunch)
See your Academic Prefect, Felicity Holder or
Mrs Pryor for more details.
Anyone interested in becoming
part of Debating teams at
Riverside – please come along at
this time.
Year 11 & 12 Hospitality students are invited to assist with
serving an afternoon tea at a wedding on Saturday 29 June.
A past student of Riverside, Jordan Storrs will be married at
Victory Church.
More photos on Facebook
Can't get enough of Riverside?
Check out the Prefect website. We would love to
see you visit and keep up to date with the latest
happenings within our College. Check out the
books we are reading; our top Bible verses and
maybe even some great recipes.
Visit http://riversideprefects.webnode.com/ and
check us out!
BREAKFAST CLUB—TUESDAYS &
THURSDAYS SEE YOU THERE.........
Senior
College
News
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News from the CHAPLAIN
Heavenly Father we give you thanks and exalt your Holy
Name. We remember the wonderful things you have done for
us and we seek to live lives that honour you and bless those
around us. We proclaim your greatness, for you are mighty
and compassionate and watch over everything we do.
Help us to be faithful and obey your commands.
Father, may we be a help and not a hindrance to others.
May we be a blessing and not a curse.
May we encourage each other in our faith so that we may
know you more, love you more and serve you more. We
thank you for the abilities you have given to us. Bless us as we
seek to work hard and develop them so that we may rejoice
in the way you made us, serve others, and honour you in all
that we do.
Father, bless our College and fill it with love, wisdom, joy and
understanding. Bless the students, families, and staff and may
all who come to Riverside experience your salvation and
strength to take their place in this world and to take this
world for you.
For the glory of your Name. Amen
Interesting facts about the Bible
The Bible contains 66 books, divided into the Old and New
Testaments
There are 39 books in the Old Testament
There are 27 books in the New Testament
The Bible was written by approximately 40 different authors
The Bible was written over a period of approximately 1,500 years
Moses made the largest contribution to the Old Testament
He wrote the first five books of the Bible
The Apostle Paul made the largest contribution to the New
Testament, writing 14 books of the New Testament
The Bible was written in 3 languages: Hebrew, Aramaic and
Ancient Greek
The First English translation of the Bible was made in 1382AD
by John Wycliffe
The Bible was printed in 1454 AD, by Johannes Gutenberg who
invented the “type Mould” for the printing press. It was the first
book ever printed
The longest book in the Bible is the book of Psalms
The shortest book in the Bible is 2 John
The longest chapter in the Bible is Psalm 119
The shortest chapter in the Bible is Psalm 117
The longest verse in the Bible is Esther 8:9
The shortest verse in the Bible is John 11:35
The only book in the Bible that does not mention the word GOD is
the book of Esther
Probably the most well know verse in the Bible would be
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten
Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish,
but have eternal life.”
Ross Harrold—Chaplain
March
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Youth Activities
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OUTDOOR ED. & SPORTING News
FUTSAL SIGN ON – Winter season 2013
Please write your name on the sign‐up sheet found in
your form box if you are intending to continue playing
futsal in Term 2.
If you did not play in Term 1 but would like to play for
a Riverside team this season, please also add your
name to the sign‐up sheet. Mr Lovejoy will talk to
you/your parents to confirm your spot on the team.
Cost: All fees are paid up front, and due before the
player takes the court for their second game.
•$70.00 registration – this covers membership fees
and insurance. If you played in Term 1, you do NOT
need to pay this fee.
•$185.00 game fees – this covers the cost of referees,
court hire, lights, etc. for the season.
Uniform:
•You will need grippy, non marking shoes such as
Dunlop Volleys or indoor futsal shoes.
•You will need long dark socks and shin pads.
•You will need sports shorts (you can use your school
sports shorts if you wish)
•You will be given a Riverside futsal jersey once your
registration and fees are paid.
Divisions:
Games are played at the Maryborough showgrounds
on Monday or Tuesday afternoons and evenings.
Some games will be played at St Mary’s if the
showgrounds are not available.
•Years 5‐7 play Tuesday afternoons from 4:30pm to
as late as 5:30pm
•Years 7‐9 play Tuesday afternoons from 5:30pm to
as late as 7:00pm
•Years 9‐12 play Monday afternoons from 5:30pm to
as late as 7:00pm
•Mixed Open (which can include students in Years
9‐12, parents, and teachers) play Monday afternoons
from 5:30pm to as late as 7:45pm
Coaching:
Mr Lovejoy coaches teams on Wednesday afternoon
after school, in the College hall. It is optional to
attend.
•Years 5‐7 practice from 3:00 – 3:45pm
•Years 8‐12 practice from 3:45 – 4:30pm
Mr Lovejoy also plays practice games during school
lunch breaks, in the College hall.
The following students have been selected to play for Wide
Bay Futsal Teams. The competition is played in Brisbane
over the Easter Weekend, where selectors will be choosing
the QLD state futsal team.
Chelsea Jamieson‐Bews; Josie Jamieson‐Bews; Jade Cotter;
Quinn Wilkinson; Violet Phillips; Shannon Stewart; Kayden
Swindells; Benjamin White; Daniel Lloyd; Perth Bradford;
Alysha Holder; Jack Bradford and Charlie Bradford.
Age Champions – 2013 Swimming
Age Male Fe male
18 Zacharias Lawgall Ellie McCarthy
17 Callum Perrotta-O’Sullivan Madison Hose, Bronte Jeffs
16 Ryan Storrs Tiarne Wise
15 Philip Bell Jordan Holmes,
Emma Cooper
14 Alexander Redgwell Shannon Trigger
13 Lachlan Ashford Kirscha Fitzek
12 Riley Earle Mackenzie Redgwell
11 Finley Crosswell Erin Wallace
Age Champions – 2013 Cross Country
Age Male Fe male
9 Rory Hard Hannah-Jade Marles
10 Khy Moore Bethelihem Dale
11 Finley Crosswell Rebekah Ezzy
12 Alec Csonka Perth Bradford
13 Daniel van Huyssteen Hannah Cook
14 Jake Armstrong-Green Shannon Trigger
15 Rhys McShane Jordan-le O’Sullivan
16 Mathan Rogers Phillipa Allanson
17 Callum Perrotta-O’Sullivan Bronte Jeffs
18 Zacharias Lawgall Sarah Nelson
Congratulations to all students who participated in the Swimming
Carnival and the Cross Country events. Huge thank you to the staff
who supported the smooth running of these events and Mr
Brady McGann for organising the events extremely well.
3RD :JOSHUA: YEAR’s 4‐12 : 475 P‐3: 562 TOTAL = 1037
2ND: DANIEL: YEAR’s 4‐12 : 701 P‐3: 597 TOTAL = 1298
1ST: GIDEON: YEAR’s 4‐12 : 710 P‐3: 625 TOTAL = 1335
POSITION VACANT—Caretaker Couple
Fraser District Scout Campsite Aldershot
For further details contact District Commissioner, Derek Lawton by
email at delaw@aapt.net.au
Sporting
News
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Music & Performing Arts News
Music
Choir – 1 st Break, Wednesday and Thursday.
Junior Choir – 9:00‐9:40am on Wednesday (See Mr Molen for
more Information)
Middle School Rock – 3:00‐4:00pm on Tuesday and Thursday.
Senior School Rock – 8:00‐8:45am on Tuesday and Thursday.
Jazz Band – 8:00‐8:45am on Friday &
3:00‐4:00pm on Wednesday
Strings–Da Capo ‐8:00‐8:45am on Monday
Strings–Dal Segno – 8:00‐8:45am on Wednesday
Strings Quartet – 1 st Break on Monday
Piano Ensemble –2 nd Break Wednesday
Taiko Drums ‐ TBA
If you would like more information on any of these activities,
please contact Mr Slater (ian.slater@riverside.qld.edu.au)
Students from the Junior Choir will be performing at the
College’s Easter Service on the afternoon of Thursday, 28
March. Students will be performing 2 songs – “Lord I Lift Your
Name on High” and “Amazing Love”. Parents are most welcome
to attend this service which will be held in the Hall commencing
at approximately 1.45pm.
Students from the College’s Junior Choir and Year 5/6 Choir will
visit Fairhaven Retirement Village to perform for the residents
at their Easter Service. Thursday 28 March, 10.00 am
Students must wear their formal uniform including hat.
On Tuesday 30 April 2013 the Year 9 and 10 Drama classes have
the opportunity to attend a production of George Orwell’s
Animal Farm at the Brolga Theatre in Maryborough.
Please complete permission slip and enclose payment and
return to Student Reception by Monday 15 April 2013.
Music Tutors
Quality Music
Tutors available
at Riverside
Andre
Carpenter
Brass &
Woodwind
Tutor
Katie
Marshall
Violin
Tutor
Shaun
Manning
Guitar
Tutor
Ken
Martindale
Senior
Piano
Tutor
Lyn
Van
Huysteen
Junior
Piano
Tutor
Karla van Huyssteen, Ryan Barnett and
Daniel van Huyssteen
PRIVATE TUITION
If you would like your
child to learn an
instrument privately at
Riverside Christian College
could you please either
email Mr Ian Slater stating
your child's request, or
have your child see me
and I will generate a letter
to be sent to you
explaining the procedure
and associated costs?
Students can learn a string
instrument, piano, voice,
guitar or recorder.
Due to co‐ordination and
cognitive development of
younger children.
I do not recommend
larger wind instruments,
brass instruments nor
drums. For the same
reasons I would not
recommend starting to
learn an instrument whilst
still in Prep.
Mr Ian Slater
ian.slater@riverside.qld.edu.au
College Debating Team
At a recent APEX inter‐school debating competition at
Xavier Catholic College our students debated the topic
that parents should not be responsible for their children's
actions.
Riverside won the debate and received great
commendations from the adjudicators for their
delivery. One adjudicator said that Daniel was one of the
best speakers he had heard that night. Daniel is in Year 7
competing against students up to Year 10.
The next debate will be held at Aldridge State High School
on Tuesday 16 April at 7.00pm. The topic is: That all
young people should do community service.
Performing Arts
News
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SHOUT OUT
Thank you!
GENERAL News
JAPANESE STUDENTS
AIIU (Australia Institute of International Understanding) a group of
Japanese students are currently sharing in the College life and
learning the Australian culture.
Duration: 5 hours
Location: Australia Zoo
Dates: 29 March to 14 April
Further details are available at www.australiazoo.com.au/education/
zoo‐keeper‐for‐a‐day
GOOD-BYE
Ms Leesa Hickey
Recently Bunnings donated plastic crates for the College
tuckshop’s use, which has been very much appreciated.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to
work as a Zoo Keeper? Well, wonder no more
because the school holidays are back, and so is
Australia Zoo's holiday program, Zoo Keeper For a
Day!
If you are aged between seven and twelve you can
join the zoo crew to help feed the animals
and clean enclosures, with exclusive behind the
scenes access and plenty of hands‐on action with
some of the gorgeous animals. It's a day you
won't forget! Places are booking out fast so call
07 5436 2025 to reserve your spot.
Ages: 7 ‐ 12 years Price: $85 Includes: Zoo entry,
Zoo Keeper for a Day cap and water bottle,
lunch, photo with one of our animals.
We want to thank LEESA for her valuable
contribution to our College and into the lives
of the students and their families.
Tissues are
in high
demand!
All the best
for your
future!
News
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GREATEST SHAVE ... Please
continue to send in your contributions
towards this worthy fundraising cause.
Students and staff alike enjoyed
participating and assisting others to
colour or shave their hair.
Amount raised will be announced next
Term.
Well done everyone!
General News
AGRICULTURE NEWS
'The Yr 9 ‐12 Agriculture students have
been learning to drive the school tractor
‐ and they haven't crashed even once! :)"
I would like to sponsor a child.
I am able to contribute towards sponsorship
News
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
TERM 1 EVENTS
Monday
25—28 March
Monday
25—27 March
Friday
29 March
Camp Year 10 Sunshine Coast
Camp Year 11 Flame Lily
Easter Holidays All Students Return Tuesday 16 April
TERM 2 EVENTS
Tuesday 30 April
Wednesday
1 ‐ 4 May
Animal Farm
Years 9 & 10 Drama
Classes
Brolga Theatre
Camp Year 8 Tallebudgera Rec Centre
Riverside Term Dates 2013
Term Start End Weeks
1 Tuesday 29 January Thursday 28 March 9
2 Tuesday 16 April Friday 21 June 10
3 Thur 11 July Friday 20 Sept 11
4 Tue 8 October Thur 5 Dec (Yrs P-9) 9
THE latest NAPLAN results for Year 9 students show Riverside Christian
College is the best performing Fraser Coast school.
Results for 2012 testing recently released through the My Schools website
indicated the College achieved multiple scores above or substantially
above the national average. NAPLAN ‐ National Assessment Program
Literacy and Numeracy ‐ is an annual assessment of reading, grammar and
punctuation, writing, spelling and numeracy for students in Years 3, 5, 7
and 9.
Riverside Christian College Assistant Principal Stuart Taylor said the high
scores were the result of a team effort and a change in the school's
approach to education. "We're about three years into an education reform
process at the College based on the same sort of approach that happens in
Ontario in Canada," Mr Taylor said."They are one of the highest
performing education jurisdictions in the world in the PISA exams, and our
Principal's been over there a couple of times to see how they go about
things."We're implementing their educational mindset here, particularly in
Friday 29 Nov (Yrs10-11) 8
Friday 15 Nov (Yr 12) 6
RIVERSIDE SHINES
ON THE FRASER COAST
Message from Rob Noble, Chair of College Board:
Please pass on to all staff in the College that their tremendous effort to achieve this fantastic result is truly
appreciated by the Board. This fulfills part of our mission statement to, "provide excellence in education".
Calendar
of Events
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COLLEGE NOTICES
Riverside Chess Club
For students in
Years 4 to 12
Meet on Fridays for a game of chess.
If you are an upper Primary, a Middle
or Senior student then you are
welcome to attend.. If you have never
played before but would like to learn,
we can teach you.
After‐School Homework Club
Tuesdays: 3pm‐4pm in J1 for Years 6‐9
(assistance with Maths)
Thursdays: 3pm‐4:30pm in M19 for Years 6‐9
(assistance with all subjects/assignments)
Please let Mrs McCarthy know if you are interested in
coming along. It does not have to be a regular
attendance.
one@prayer
Attention Parents and Friends
Each Monday 9:00—9:30am you are invited to join
a prayer group held at “The Shed” Wesleyan
Methodist Church.
Praying for our children, each other’s children,
teachers, other staff and for the College.
(Small children welcome)
Wedding Bells for Former Students
Kyle Cunningham (former student)
married Megan Beasant on Saturday
2 February at the Uniting Church
Maryborough.
Wedding party was
Mick Pohlman, Dale
Beasant & Shane
Dale. Attendents
were Rachael Clogger,
Jessica Cunningham
and Flower Girl Alison Cross.
Amara Wooley was absent due to flooding
in Rockhampton.
We look forward to seeing you in K9 on Fridays at
11:10am for a half hour of chess.
Please see Mr Harvey for more details or members of the
Riverside Chess Club (aka The White Knights)
I’m pleased to report that not a stone (or book) was left
unturned in the search for Wally McDoogle. The good
news is that he has definitely been found and up to his
old tricks. Thank you to all the children who helped me
find where he was living. The student who will receive
the reward for Wally’s capture is Lillian Whitaker in 4W.
Congratulations Lillian and thank you to all those keen
detectives who participated in the search.
A Big Thank You
Over the past few weeks we have been blessed to have
some wonderful books donated to our library by families
of the College. The quality of these books has been
fantastic and the children are clamouring to get their
hands on them. I am busily processing and covering them
and they should be available for loan next term. We are
so blessed to have such generous families.
Karen Kersnovske ‐ Library Technician
Colin Missingham
(former student)
married Jess Cooper in
Roma on Saturday 16
March. Colin’s best
man and groomsmen
were also former
students. Shaun
Manning,Micheal Burch
and Cameron Benbow.
College
Notices
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COLLEGE NOTICES
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ARE NOW BEING TAKEN FOR
OUR BI‐ANNUAL SNOW TRIP FOR THE JUNE/JULY
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS.
A letter was sent out to students last year in November
outlining the program, costing and those students eligible
to attend in Years 10—12.
If you require a new letter please contact Student
Reception and register NOW.
Our Annual fundraising Garage Sale to raise funds for the
Fiji Mission Trip is coming up in Term 3.
You can start dropping things off to the College now!
Call Vern Schultz for drop off points on 0409 309 949.
This year we have students and staff who suffer from
allergies and they must be very careful not to come into
contact with certain foods. Therefore we request that where
possible, the following foods: Eggs, Peanuts and Seafood be
avoided at the College.
We value the well-being of each one in
our
Riverside community, let’s make the
College a safe place for all.
Thank you!
Tuckshop Each Wednesday & Friday ...
Prep students must place their orders on Tuesday and
Thursday respectively with their class teacher.
All other students please ensure orders are placed in the slot
provided outside Tuckshop before classes begin on
Wednesday and Friday.
EXCURSION & UNIFORM PAYMENTS
Payments for Excursions and for Uniforms cannot be taken
from Fees Account Credit. I do understand that sometimes
parents have credit in their fees account, however our
banking accounts for Excursions and Uniforms are
different to our Fees Accounts. We do not transfer money
from one account to another.
Please note that students cannot attend excursions unless
full payment is made by the due date given on their
excursion letter.
WASTE MANAGEMENT AT RIVERSIDE
Riverside students are asked to put their rubbish in
different bins in order for the College to better
manage our waste. 3 bins are available in eating
areas ‐ yellow top recycle bins (like the ones at home),
red top bins for garbage that can't be reused or
recycled, and small green top bins for food waste that
can be composted. Our aim is to decrease our 'landfill'
rubbish by 1/3, simply by recycling and composting.
Please encourage your child/ren to put their
rubbish in the correct bins.
PAYMENT ENVELOPES
Please ensure that correct money is placed in all
payment envelopes. The College does not keep cash on
the premises and our ability to give change is limited.
If correct money is not provided, it may be necessary to
credit any overpayment to your fees account.
A SERIOUS MATTER ...disability carparks
Apparently some people have been using
the CLEARLY MARKED disability carparks
and then they are not available for those
people who NEED to use them.
Please be considerate when using the carpark.
Community
Breakfast Club – For all students – Tuesday and Thursday
mornings before school. See Mr Harrold for more
information (ross.harrold@riverside.qld.edu.au)
Relay for Life – For more information, See Mrs Barrett
(vicki.barrett@riverside.qld.edu.au)
Faithbook Bible Study – TBA – See Mrs Pryor for more
information (susan.pryor@riverside.qld.edu.au)
LOST PROPERTY
If you have lost something while on campus, always check
first at the Lost Property area (Tuckshop Eating Area).
Items that are clearly named will be distributed to the owner.
So it is best to label everything. :‐)
College
Notices
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The Riverside Bus Coordinator (Mrs Botha)
now can be contacted directly on 0427 913 117.
COLLEGE NOTICES
Please join us in welcoming Gerda Botha to our
Riverside Administration Team! Gerda is taking over
as Information Officer and Bus Coordinator as we
say goodbye to Leesa, who is moving to Brisbane.
Gerda is fitting in very well and is ready to handle any bus
inquiries from parents!
We would like to mention a couple of things that would help
our College Bus Fleet run smoother.
A major issue at the moment is communication between
parents and bus drivers. If your children are not travelling in
the morning, parents need to ensure they have contacted their
driver before 7:00am that day. You also need to contact your
driver if your children are not travelling in the afternoon. The
preferred method is by text to the drivers numbers directly.
Another issue is students not proceeding to their bus in a
timely manner in the afternoons. If your children travel on our
buses, can you please reinforce that they have to go
immediately to their bus to have their names marked on a roll.
Once they have been marked off, they are to board the bus
straight away. Students are not permitted to return to their
classrooms, toilets or the College Office. All too often we have
buses waiting for students who have stopped at the Office,
caught up with friends or are simply walking too slow! This
behaviour affects our bus routes, often making them run late.
The table below has all our Bus Team phone numbers for your
reference. Can parents please save their bus drivers number in
their mobile phones. These numbers are handy to have in case
you are out through the day and need to contact your driver.
ROUTE REGO DRIVER PHONE
BIGGENDEN 907 RHG Karen Gibson 0418 239 881
GRANVILLE 791 JXX John Smith 0407 156 282
GUNDIAH 957 LDC Ron Burdett 0448 246 844
HERVEY BAY 959 RHG John McGann 0418 514 733
MARYBOROUGH 151 RYO Paul Sutcliffe 0408 433 120
MUNGAR 346 LBG Debbie Robinson 0448 257 295
TIARO 152 RYO Lyall Mischke 0427 628 249
TINANA 685 RAW Wendy Houston 0409 167 267
TORBANLEA 682 RAW Bill Christensen 0417 831 454
Powerhouse
If any parents/carers are still having difficulty
accessing the College Powerhouse site, please let your
child’s Form Teacher know as soon as possible.
A pamphlet is available as a self help guide from the
College Reception.
http://powerhouse.riverside.qld.edu.au/
HUGE THANK YOU TO HELPERS
& NEW STAFF
As mentioned Mrs Gerda Botha will be taking on the
position of Bus Co‐ordinator.
While Mrs Raelene Hedberg is away on Prac Studies,
Mrs Leanne Enchielmier and Jasmin Gray are filling in for
the front reception areas.
Academics
Study Buddies – Thursday, 2 nd break – Contact Mrs Pryor
for more information (susan.pryor@riverside.qld.edu.au)
IT Help Station – 11:10am N2 every day – Mr Storrs
Math Tutoring – Yr 6 & 7 only – 3:15‐4:00pm on Tuesday.
Contact Ms Matthews for more information
(kristy.matthews@riverside.qld.edu.au)
Chess Club – Yr 5‐12 – TBA – Contact Mr Harvey for more
information – (brian.harvey@riverside.qld.edu.au)
Preparing students for a life of worth ...
Not merely a life of work.
Gerda Botha 0427 913 117
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Australia’s first coloured commemorative coin!
For a $10 donation, the $2 Poppy Coin will come with a certificate of Donation. All funds raised go to support RSL
programs. Available from the RSL National Office at Level 3, 65 Constitution Avenue CAMPBELL ACT
Phone orders can also be made through the National Office at 02 6248 7199. Please note there will be a minimum postal
charge of $5 per coin. www.rsl.org.au
Enrico violinSize: 3/4‐4/4 Comes with chin rest, resin etc.
$200 ono
41235504 0416275971
DeHair hair by Dionne Affordable Family cuts and mobile service available for Seniors.
Also specialising in hair for your special occasion. Find me on Facebook 4123 5504 or 0416275971
Parents & Kids Funtime Playgroup
Babies to Pre‐Prep children may join in on Wednesday morning 9:30am to 11:30am
Held at the Door of Hope, Church of Christ 569 Kent Street, Maryborough.
Fraser Coast Cultural Festival Scarness Foreshore 23—24 March Celebrating the unity demonstrated by the
international community in coming together to help those in need. Celebrate and participate in workshops, food events
and dance parties, and don't miss the amazing gala performance
Burrum Heads Fishing Competition 29—31 March There are plenty of prizes and give‐aways for entrants, whether
or not you weigh in fish, culminating in a major reverse draw on Sunday afternoon. During the weekend there are also
plenty of raffles, and food and drinks are available. A very popular kids clinic is held on Sunday morning with free
give‐aways and lots of fun! The Easter Classic is a 'must do' event on the Fraser Coast and offers entertainment for all the
family. http://www.eventsqld.com.au/events/details/2641‐burrum‐heads‐easter‐fishing‐classic
“The custom‐designed kids program that blends dance‐fitness routines
with fun games and high‐energy music.” ZumbAtomic classes are held
every Tuesday during school terms, for ages 4 to 8 yrs old, 4‐4:45pm,
St Mary's Parish Hall, $5, bring a water bottle. Contact Kirstene Wallace
on 0412 331 512.
Doonvilla Football Club is seeking new players, especially for U10, U14/15 and U16/17 (youth) teams. Juniors train
Thursday 4‐5pm; U14/15 train 5pm‐6:30pm; and U17 train 6:30pm, at Gilbert St. (off Saltwater Creek Rd.) All players
will receive a free hat and dress shirt. Please contact Sandii Barsby 0459 363 383 or Jamie Goodsall
doonvillasecretary@hotmail.com or visit www.doonvillafc.sportingpulse.net
West Football Club is seeking U12’s for their 2013 season. Please sign‐on at training, on Thursdays at 4pm, Sydney St
(off Saltwater Creek Road). For more information please Contact Mark on 0428 198 423 or email
president.westfootball@fastel.com.au
Social Golf Day ‐ Proceeds to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. Maryborough Golf Club Sunday 14 April.
Bookings through the Pro Shop 4121 3765. 4 Person Ambrose 6:30am and 12noon Shotgun Start. Join in for a fun day
for a good cause..
Holiday Fun At The New Discovery Sphere ‐ Residents can receive more than 25% off the admission price and entry
is free if accompanied by a visiting friend or relative. On Friday the 5 April , Sea FM will conduct a special live broadcast
from the centre and to celebrate, entry will be by gold coin donation. The Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere at 166 Old
Maryborough Road is open seven days a week from 10am to 4pm.
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La Danza Studio
L.A.D Studio provides low cost
classes with qualified
instructors. Desiree provides
Tap, Lyrical Jazz and Urban
Contemporary.
With our other teachers offering
performance Salsa, Zumba and
Hip Hop.
Contact Desiree on 041 700 9641 www.ladstudio.wix.com.au
DANCE ZONE EASTER WORKSHOP
Tuesday 9 April & Wednesday 10 April
$100 for 2 Days or $50 for 1 Day
67 Ellena Street—Dance Zone Studio
Limited Spots - Contact DanceZone now!
4123 0100 or 0432 587 044
Fraser Coast Calisthenics offer
Recreational Classes for ages 7 – 15 years
with two coaches joining the club. If you
have children interested in finding their
beginnings in Calisthenics or if you have
been before and are unable to commit to
competitive classes, this may be what
you’re after. Team members perform
two items on stage at the mid‐year
concert and all of their routines at the
end of year concert. Both are in Maryborough. FEES: $100.00 for
remainder of 2013 (or $50 per term) plus $50.00 for CAQI
Registration (covers insurance and registration with Calisthenics
Association of Qld Inc.)There are NO EXTRA CHARGES for
costume/equipment hire as this is included in term fees.
CLASSES: begin Tuesday 16 April 2013. TIME: 4.45pm ‐ 5.45pm
WHERE: St Pauls Church Hall, cnr Ellena & Adelaide Streets.
(Entrance via Adelaide Street.)
For more information please contact www.fccalisthenics.zxq.net
or Steph Baker on 0410 652 881.
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