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Happy Fathers Day“Be the best. It’s the only market that’s not crowded.”Whilst doing some research on the web recently I stumbled across the following from aNew Zealand Principal (Peter Clague). It is amazing what can be found only a few clicks away!A friend asked me to write about teenage daughters. I’m fairly sure he doesn’t actually wish me any harm, but for most blokes,venturing opinions on gender difference is akin to searching for land mines on a pogo-stick. Besides, I am as bemused as any otherman by the species known as daughter. Men may be from Mars and women from Venus, but daughters circle the galaxy inbattle-cruisers looking for hapless worlds to conquer and buy shoes. Or perhaps, mercurial as they often are, they come fromMercury? The best I can offer are the following lessons learned the hard way.The Phantom FootIf you have ever taught anyone to drive, you will know the experience of sitting in the passenger seat and watching your footuncontrollably stomping down on the brake pedal that doesn’t actually exist on your side of the cab. Your mouth may be saying“You’re doing great, I’m really impressed” but your body is saying” For the love of God, STOP- you’re going to kill us all.” No amountof stamping thin air is going to slow the car, but instinctive habits are hard to break in a time of crisis. The same is true of raising ateenage daughter- old childhood control techniques just don’t work the same way as she starts to steer her own life. As protective aswe still feel, dads need to learn that our role is increasingly one of helpful navigator rather than driver in our daughter’s life. Let go ofthe wheel, but do our safety-belt up tight.Wall BracingThat said, don’t surrender the basics. I once saw a builder shoulder-charging a wall he had spent the morning framing up. Helpfully,I offered to help him tear it down. He looked at me quizzically and said: “I don’t want to knock it down- I want to make sure it will stayup.” When girls push hard against her father’s rules, more often than not they are testing to see that they are still solid and reliable.Brace yourself, bend occasionally, but don’t buckle. Despite what they throw at you, they don’t necessarily want you to duck.Russian DollsLift the lid off a teenage girl and you will find inside the defiant and stroppy two year old she once was. Inside again though, is alsothe cuddly toddler, the angelic four year old, the innocent child and mischievous imp from days gone by. Right at the centre is daddy’sgirl. The challenge for any father is to know which face he is looking at in any given moment. I have often heard the door get slammedand the brother abused, only to see the charmer walk around the corner. Rather than trying to work out which version of yourdaughter you are looking at, sometimes it’s best to just remind yourself that the others are still in there somewhere.All parenting is an exercise in standing in front of an uncompromising mirror- our kids show us who we are. For fathers withdaughters, that mirror has a particularly bright light shining on it, illuminating our every flaw. But it is also a reflection of enormouspride. Raising a child of the opposite sex is innately difficult because you have never experienced what it is to be young and theirgender. Yet therein lies the huge opportunity to provide balance and empathy in their lives. I don’t claim to be any shining light as afather, but I have learned the need to constantly adapt your parenting. As men we feel a powerful responsibility to protect ourdaughters when they are young. As they grow, we need to stay strong in their eyes, but not unbending. Control must give way toinfluence. And most of all, we should remember what lies at their very core, no matter how alien their behaviour might appear.Fathers and daughters may sometimes seem worlds apart, but there is no greater love.Blessings,Stuart TaylorDeputy PrincipalWORLD TEACHER’S DAYFRIDAY 28 OCTOBERWhy not plan somethingspecialfor your teacheron this day!The OfficeDesk2

JUNIOR COLLEGE NewsHead Lice 101, an online community where parents and schools alike can seek outinformation about Head Lice and discuss ways to best prevent and treat them. http://www.headlice101.com/Abbie (Yr 2/3C) & Sophie Dalton (Prep F) werebaptised on Sunday 21 August. It was a beautifulservice and the girls were so excited about beingbaptised.We’re giving the money to the people that are poor via WorldVision, and we’re also giving money to the MaryboroughSoup Kitchen.At K 1ServeryThis Term, Prep classes have been learning aboutour local community and who helps us in thecommunity. This week, we had a visit from anAmbulance and Ambulance Officer, Mr Rach.Mr Rach talked about what role the AmbulanceService plays in our community. We even got tohave a look through the ambulance and to lie downon the stretcher!Mr Rach also let us radio through to'Communications' (the place that takes all of thetriple zero phone calls) to say “hello”. The Prepswere very excited about the visit and now have agreat understanding of what role the AmbulanceService plays in our community.Thankyou Mr Rach!JuniorCollegeNews3

MIDDLE COLLEGE NewsHow the other half live.This term the Year 8 studentshave learnt about immigrantsand refugees as part of theirunit of study in SOSE.Tuesday was Slum SurvivorDay – in which they hadopportunity to experiencesome of the challenges ofpoverty and being a refugee.The day started with banditsholding up their familygroups and removinganything the bandits couldfind. A mad rush to a pile ofcardboard led to the buildingof the student’s slum houses.The houses were tested forleaks resulting in a few wetstudents.Activities followed withstudents learning how tobarter for goods, bribeofficials for food, work forvery little money or carrywater for apples. Lunchprovided discussion on theinequities of the human racewith the pizza crew veryhappy they were not eatingbeans and rice or just rice.The lack of cutlery andsharing of rice was alsoconfronting for somestudents. The day ended withgames for food, debrief onhow the students felt duringthe day and some individualjournaling time.Our thanks go to Mr Ross,Mr Slater and MrDuggan for helping toset the tone for the dayas our bandits.Christmas is coming ... JOY TO THE WORLDYes it's September and that time of year againwhen we start collecting items to put in shoe boxesfor Operation Christmas Child. You can fill up awhole shoe box on your own or donate items forus to pack into boxes together.Step 1: Find a shoe boxStep 2: Fill the shoe box with toys, writing tools,and fill out form (from the office)Step 3: Return the shoe box and form to MissDrexler in J4http://samaritanspurse.gotdns.org/How many squares of all sizescan be found in this diagram?This was one of the many questions that the Grade8 Maths Competition presented about 20 teamsfrom Maryborough / Hervey Bay. Two Teams fromRiverside – Chelsea Klein (captain),Vanessa Swindells and Ryan Barnett(reserve: Makayla Parry) – battled it out in 5 different sections to make it intothe top 10. Simon Kinbacher (captain), Josie Jamieson-Bews and CoreyMacDonald did well in Section 1 estimation after the first question requestingthe estimation of an area of an equilateral triangle baffled the entireroom! Chelsea’s team scored a perfect 12 in the speed contest. Individualrounds of written and short answers started to challenge teams and the finalround of History and General Knowledge answers were only fully correct ifspelling was correct – all teams were relieved when the traditional unit used tomeasure the speed of a sailing boat allowed ‘knots’ instead of nautical milesper hour as correct. It was great to see our parents attending with ourstudents and trying to answer questions in the time allotted. Special thanks toMrs Kerri Stevens, who did a wonderful job helping to prepare the students inthe short lead up and for her support on the night.MiddleCollegeNews4

SENIOR COLLEGE NewsLEADERSHIP CAMP YEAR 11PHOTO GALLERY"The task has now inspired me to sponsor a little boyin Africa or donate money to the East Africa appeal."Shannon England"I enjoyed learning about my birth country’s past andthe fresh insights that I have gained whilst creatingthis assessment." Jack Taylor" I learnt from this assignment that I should reallyupdate my knowledge on current world affairsregularly." Felicity Holder"This task has inspired me to take more interest in theenvironment and my surroundings."Jesse Shilvock‐LutzeOver the term, the Year 10 students have beencompleting a unit on global conflict. To develop theirskills in research, analysis and synthesis, the studentshad to complete a research task on any conflict topic oftheir choice. The topics that were chosen were highlyrelevant to the students and included the War on Terror,Whaling, The Dingoes on Fraser Island, The East AfricaCrisis and the Live Export Ban. The task had a multitudeof parts, which allowed for the students to show theirdifferent strengths. They had to complete a researchbooklet, conflict description, campaign poster and radioadvertisement. The posters displayed here are just anexample of some of the great efforts by the students!!!Lions Youth of the Year2011‐2012Entry forms are now availablefrom Mr Harvey and must bereturned before Wednesday14 September.The finals will be held on12 October, 2011.SeniorCollegeNews5

News from the CHAPLAINHonestyBeing truthful in wordsand deedsOften we relate honesty with nottelling lies. The reality is thathonesty means so much more andcan be seen in our words andactions. Honesty means acting in atrustworthy way so that you willrespect yourself and be respectedby others. It is reflected in ourdecision to make Right Choices.When children practice honesty, they:Do the right thing (integrity)Can be counted on to do what they say they will do(trustworthy)Won't take things they don't deserve(fairness and honor)Say what they mean and mean what they say(sincere and truthful)When we as Responsible Adults and Role Modelspractice Honesty, we:Do the right thing (integrity)Can be counted on to do what we say we will do(trustworthy)Won’t take things we don’t deserve(fairness and honor)Say what we mean and mean what we say(sincere and truthful)Remember that no responsibility is more important thanspending some time with your child explaining the virtuesof building strong character.May God Bless you on your journey as a Role Model for thenext generation. Ross HarroldMaryborough Gospel Chapel Kids Club is anoutreach program for children in Years 1 - 7.Activities include singing, devotions, gamesand/or craft as well as a 2 course eveningmeal.Come along and see what all the fun is about!When? Thursday Night 5.30pm - 7.30pmWhere? Maryborough Gospel ChapelCorner Walker and Ferry StreetCost? $4 per child or $10 per family(3 or more children)For further information please contact Dean orJulie Terry on 41230118 or 0458230118.College Community ServiceALL WELCOMEDate: 14th SeptemberTime: 9:00amPlace: Multi‐Purpose HallHey Kids …. Looking for something to do onFriday nights???Tinana Youth Connect Group provides fun activities forstudents in Years 7 to 12.Time: 7.00pm to 9.30pm Cost: DonationLocation: “The Shed” 115 Gympie Road, Tinana.Further enquiries: 4122 4300 or 4121 0032Kidz Klub—Maryborough Church of the Nazarene,190 Neptune Street.Kidz Klub caters for children inPrep to Year 5.Time: 4.00pm ‐ 5.30pm FridayCost: Only $2 per chid,or $5 for a family of three or more.For more details pleasephone 4122 4755.ChaplaincyMissionsWe live and die; Christ died and lived! ~John Stott7

INTERESTED IN YOURBUSINESS SPONSORINGOUR HPV TEAMS?CONTACT THE COLLEGE TODAY4123 1031OUTDOOR ED. & SPORTING NewsHPV‐ Maryborough Human Powered Vehicle competition is on again.September 10 & 11 This is a 24 hour race through a circuit in Maryborough centre.The event starts around 11.00am on the Saturday until 1.00pm on Sunday.Come out and cheer for the Riverside teams and offer your support.This year we have 4 teams entered and it would be great to see you. If you are ableto help the College with the event staying overnight or for a few hours that toowould be greatly appreciated. Please leave a message at College Reception to adviseof the times you would be available. In the meantime students are raising funds andeach Friday they are selling icy poles at 1st Break for $1.Jump rope for heartwill be on Thursdaysat 1st break.Students Prep to Yr 7can come along andhave fun and ourSeniors will be thereto help out.Students from TAFEwill be running theprogram.Sponsorship isoptionalATHLETICS ‐Maryborough’s FirstCompetition Night of theSeason –Friday 2 Septemberfrom 6pm at theJock Anderson Oval,Tinana. All Welcome.New athletes may havetwo trial nights beforesigning up. EnquiriesMel: 0419 700 512 oremail:maacinc@hotmail.comEighteen of our students travelled to the Tinana Athletics track to compete in theAnnual Fraser District Athletics Trials. We had some notable performances fromour students with Callum Perrotta‐O'Sullivan gaining 2nd place in both the 100 and200 metre races. Emma Cooper also placed 2nd in the High Jump and came 3rd inthe 100 and 200 metre races. Phillipa Allanson came 3rd in the 800 and 1500metre races. Callum and Emma were both selected to represent Fraser District atthe Wide Bay Athletics trials in Kingaroy next week so wish them luck.Congratulations to all of our competitors on a job well done.ICE PACKSStudents who borrow ice packs from our Sick Bay need to return them by the endof the day. Please remember to do this ... Thank you.A few reminders about the Multi‐Purpose Hall:1) Do not bring food up to this area of the College. Duringlunch times stay in your allocated year level area and do notleave until the 10 minute bell sounds. There should not be anyfood at all around or inside the Multi‐Purpose hall or thebottom oval.2) Always wait for a duty teacher to arrive during lunch timesbefore entering the hall.3) Never enter the sports equipment room unless instructed by ateacher.Just a reminder that all BOOKS (even unused ones)must be returned along with moniescollected for the40HOUR FAMINE ASAP ...End of Term is the final deadline ...Please be promptSporting8

Local EventsThe Magic ofMozartFeaturing ...The Fraser CoastSinfoniain concert with renownedInternational PianistRoman RudnytskyPerformingWolfgang Amadeus MozartPiano Concerto No. 20 in DMinor K466Piano Sonata in D MajorK576Overture to “The Marriageof Figaro”Symphony No. 40 in GMinor K550Clarinet Concerto K622Overture to “Lucio Silla”And more…..7.30pm Saturday10 September2011Hervey BayBaptist ChurchHall, NikenbahAdults $12Child/Concession$8Bookings atMary Ryan’sBookshopOn Monday of last week the Yr9/10 music elective classwent to one of our local feeder kindergartens with theTaiko drums. The little ones had great fun. We also tookalong some shakers, tambourines and claves so thatthey could join in with the rhythms too. SamanthaMorgan, Rebekah Simpson, Samuel Ryan and ShaunaSmith did a great job in working with the little ones.After we played a couple of pieces each of our studentstook a little one by the hand and gave them a go on theTaiko drums ‐ this was a great success.Last Tuesday the College choir and soloists played at theCity Hall as part of the Council’s event for SeniorCitizen's Week. Tuesday was the Big Morning Tea. TheCity Hall was packed ‐ but great performances by thechoir, Samantha and Rebekah and solos by Shauna ,Alicia and Taylah were very well received. Lots of elderlyfolk stopped me, shook me by the hand and said what acredit the students were to the College and youngpeople in general ‐ so well done to all!Mr SlaterStudents performed for the local kindergartensString studentsplay at a recentassembly underthe direction ofKatie MarshallMr Slater and Liam Taylor togetherperformed a composition by Liamentitled “The Lake” at a recentCollege assembly.Music TutorsQuality MusicTutors availableat RiversideKyleDownesKeyboardTutorAndreCarpenterBrass &WoodwindTutorMarkNuskeGuitarTutorKatieMarshallViolinTutorKeriMcInerneyVoiceTutorDavidWhitePercussionTutorShaunManningBass GuitarTutorPerforming ArtsNews9

Staff & Newsa big thank you to our p&f for assisting and supporting these fundraisingopportunities. please encourage family and friends to get involved.This year our students can get even more quality sports gear simply by collectingvouchers from Coles, Coles Online, BI-LO and Pick'n Pay supermarkets.Drop the vouchers into the College and at the end of the promotion we can cashthem in for sports gear.TELL YOUR FRIENDS TO COLLECT FOR US ... GRANDPARENTS, UNCLE, AUNTY, SISTER,BROTHER, COUSIN, LONG LOST RELATIVES THAT YOU’VE JUST FOUND ... ANYONE!!!!The more we can collect the more equipment we can purchase for ourstudents. Collecting vouchers is easy! August 11 thru to October 18.Points will automatically appear on the Woolworths shoppingdocket, which customers then take to their school. When the9-week program ends, schools redeem their Earn & Learnpoints against educational resources including library books,classroom equipment, art & craft materials.We hope you’ll take part in supporting our College, by encouraging friends and family members tosend in these points so we can redeem them for our students.Don't forget to collect your Pauls milk caps and deposit themeither at the College Office or at the IGA in Alice Street(Andy’s).Each cap is worth 10c and will go towards our Collegefundraising efforts.Don’t forget to tell all of your friends and family to do thesame ... the more, the merrier!!RIVERSIDE BREAKFAST CLUBHuge thanks to Miss Matthew and Ross HarroldRiverside would like to take this opportunity to thankwhole‐heartedly the Wesleyan Methodist Church for theirgenerous donation of food to support our Breakfast Cluband enabling this service to come at no cost to students.THANK YOU!!UNIDENTIFIED PAYMENTSWe have a number of payments that have been made vianet banking or deposited directly into the bank that wehave not been able to identify.If you are paying by net banking, please type your familyaccount name into the description area. If you aredepositing into the bank, please use a number that youcan identify and phone the College with the amount andID number. If you have made any payment this term andare not sure if they have been identified, please phoneJanita at the office to confirm details.ACCOUNTS OVERDUEPlease note that all Accounts should have been paid infull by now, unless you have arranged a payment planwith Janita. Your new accounts for Term 4 will be postedto you during the holidays, with Term 3 bus fares and anycamps charged.MOVING OR LEAVING IN 2012?If your family is moving or leaving theCollege for next year, please advise theCollege in writing, to assist us with2012 planning.Many thanks for your assistanceJanita Shipp, Registrar.Staff & News10

Mon to Fri5 - 9 SeptemberTuesday6 SeptemberWed to Fri7 - 9 SeptemberFriday9 SeptemberSat to Sun10 - 11 SeptMonday12 SeptemberFriday16 SeptemberCALENDAR OF EVENTSTERM 3 EVENTSExams Year 11 & 12 On CampusAssembly Whole College On CampusCamp Year 9 Off CampusPopcorn Stall 50c per bag K 1MaryboroughTechnology ChallengeHPV Teams & supportersOff CampusVaccinations Year 8 & 10 On CampusBook DayWhole College—Come dressed asyour favourite book characterOn CampusSEPTEMBER HOLIDAYS: 19 SEPT return 4 OCT CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS: 2 DEC return 23 JAN 2012COLLEGE NEWSLETTERPlease forward your email address to:sharon.carl@riverside.qld.edu.auTo receive an electronic copyof our newsletter.“Great course!!”“Our parenting will be changed forever”“I will do this again next time”These were just some of the comments from the parentswho this week celebrated the completion of a 6‐weekparenting course entitled “Loving Your Kids on Purpose”.A group of 14 mums and dads learnt practicalbiblically‐based strategies that help kids developself‐control and take responsibility for their lives, whilebuilding and protecting heart to heart relationships.Everyone involved enjoyed making new friendships asthey shared the common struggles and victories that wehave as parents.Special thanks go to Mrs Wilkinson, Mrs Long, Mrs Nobleand Mrs Barrett who helped out with babysitting andsupport.can emailJenny.Nehow@riverside.qld.edu.auPlans are to run thecourse again in2012. Anyone wishingto register their interestfor the next courseCalendarof Events11

COMMUNITY NOTICESFather’s Day 20114 September at 9:30am come to Bayside Christian Church Sunday Morning. (18 Neils Street, Pialba)Choir of 15‐20 men to sing Sunday Morning which is very exciting. We also have a number of African men singing and itsounds awesome. Free prawns and calamari for the Dads. Phone 4124 3327 for more info.Fraser Coast’s Got TalentHervey Bay Council for the Arts are looking for students aged 9yrs to 18yrs to showcase a particular skill or talent.10 September at the ZPAC Theatre, Pialba. 12noon—4pm. Entry fee $5 for solo $15 for groups over 5.Phone Kerrie 0417 718 490 for entry forms and further category details.Relay 4 LifeWe are proud to announce that this year’s Relay will now be held at St Helens State School, located on Saltwater CreekRoad, from 5pm on Friday, September 2 and will continue through the night, ending in the morning of Saturday,September 3. The new format of this year’s Relay will also benefit our local school students, allowing them toparticipate in our new mini Relay For Life, which will take place from 12.30pm before our main event kicks off at 5pm.Ladies Breakfast—Saturday 10 SeptemberWesley Auditorium, Sussex Street, Maryborough. Gather at 7.15am for 7.30am start $10.00 per headHot Cooked Breakfast Guest Speaker – Denise Wilschut (Who will share her love of music and how it has influenced her life.)An Outreach of the Maryborough Uniting Church, supporting St Stephen’s Pipe Organ & 2 nd Maryborough Girls’Brigade Company. Bookings Essential – phone Nalda Brett on 0741 21 3529 by Tuesday 6 September.Mix it Up 2011 Dance ConcertBrolga Theatre Maryborough ...Saturday 3 September ‐ Doors Open 6pm. Book on 4122 6060or online at www.brolgatheatre.orgLearn To Swim @ Paula’s Swim SchoolVacancies available for Babies (3months) to Adults. Phone 4121 4427A day of Adventure aboardQueensland’s Tall Ship“South Passage”When did you last have a real adventure?MARYBOROUGH IS PROUD TO PRESENTThe Wide Bay’s ONLY under 18’s NightclubSuite 6, 411 Kent Street, MaryboroughPhone: 4122 3162Feel the rush...the wind in your face...the thrill...as youhoist sails, tack, navigate, helm and all the other aspects ofsailing a Tall Ship!Never sailed before? We are happy to show you the ropesor else sit back, relax and take in the sea air!HERVEY BAY DAY SAILSATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2011$70 per adult $35 per child under 12yrsBYO picnic food and refreshmentsDepart: Great Sandy Straits Marina, UranganTimes: Depart ‐ 10:00am Return ‐ 4:00pmTo book phone Jacqui (07) 3893 3777 or 0407 737 748For further information contact South PassagePO Box 5114, Manly Qld 4179RECREATIONAL OPERATING HOURSMonday - Thursday OPEN 12noon - 9:00pmFriday - Saturday OPEN 10:00am - 4:30pmNIGHT CLUB OPERATING HOURSFriday Night: 7:00pm - 11:00pm$10 entry 12—17yrs onlySaturday Night: 6:00pm - 8:00pm$7 entry Under 12yrs onlyGET $2 OFF THE NORMAL ENTRY FEEWITH THIS FLYERLIMIT 1 PER CUSTOMERMANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVOKETHIS FLYER AT ANYTIME WITHOUT NOTICE.CommunityNotices12

Dear Parents and Friends of Riverside Christian College communityOfficial Opening of Riverside BuildingsPlease join us as we celebrate the opening of our next exciting stagein the ongoing development of the facilities for the students ofRiverside Christian College.The buildings will be officially opened by Senator the Hon JohnHogg who will be amongst our guests for this function.Students will also be assisting in the event.LOCATION:Riverside Christian College,23 Royle Street, Maryborough WestDATE: Wednesday 26 October, 2011TIME:9:00am – 10:00amA Special RequestThis ceremony will be held in our new College Hall.The floor surface is soft and designed for sporting activities and isnot suitable for ladies wearing high heels.Could you either choose low heels or slip your shoes off upon entry.Thank you.