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Athletics Carnival InspiresJunior College StudentsRiversideRapEdition 82010Friday 11th June23 Royle StreetMaryborough WestQueensland 4650P O Box 2069Maryborough DCQueensland 4650Telephone: 4123 1031Fax: 4123 2545Email:college@riverside.qld.edu.auOFFICE HOURS:8AM — 4PMBuilding futures...shaping lives!COLLEGE NEWSLETTER NOW GREEN email your e‐address today

JUNIOR COLLEGE NewsThere was plenty of competition amongst the Junior Collegestudents at the rece nt Athletics Ca rnival.Jacob Davies excitedly waiting for his big race to start!On Monday both Prep classes joined together to celebratethe arrival of Winter.It was a beautifully cold day, so it was lucky that we all woreour pyjamas and brought along a cuddly toy. We started theday by building human igloos, then we had an enormouspaper snow fight, spent some time warming ourselves in thesun and settled down for warm milo watching a movie.We had soup for lunch which topped the day off as awonderfully cosy day. We had many comments from aroundthe school that other people would love to have worn theirpyjamas to school, and most of those comments came fromteachers. Happy Winter everyone!Sideline support from parents gives the ca rnival afamily atmosphere.Enrolments for Prep 2011 are filling up fast!Don’t leave it too late, numbers are limited.JuniorCollegeNews3Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen yourheart, all you that hope in the Lord.Psalm 31:24

SENIOR COLLEGE NewsWould $2000 make a difference to the achievement of yourchild’s tertiary education goals?The Maryborough Club of the 34th District QuotaInternational Inc will conducts itsQUOTA “STUDENT OF THE YEAR” QUESTagain this year.There are only two stages in the competition ‐ the Clubjudging on Wednesday 21 July, 2010 and the District Finalon the 14 August, 2010. Each stage of the competitioninvolves an interview and public speaking.The Club winner receives $100 and the cha nce to compete inthe District final. The District winner receives a scholarshipof $2000 tenable over a period of 3 years.Learning new skills can be very exciting, especially if you lovepower tools and timber! Four weeks ago we rece ived 3wood lathes for use in the work shop. They have been agreat hit with our Industrial Technology students, as they arelearning how to turn wood, and the craft of making turneditems.Kyle is working on a mini football, Joe and Daniel arecreating mini baseball bats. The lathes are the start of thenew tools and equipment that will be acquired over the next6‐12 months for the new workshop tha t will be cons tructedin the very near future.Further information and entry forms are available from theCollege, or directed to the Maryborough Quota Club on(07) 4121 3870.Careers News♦ The Fraser Coast Career Options Expo will be heldon the 22nd July at the Wide Bay TAFE Hervey BayCampus.♦♦The Maryborough JobMart will be held this year onthe 7th September at the Brolga TheatreMaryborough.The Baycancy, organised by Hervey Bay SITE, willbe held on the 18 October. This event provides anopportunity for prospective school leavers to findemployment prior to finishing school.Year 9 Formal EventThursday, 17th June. Year 9 students are to wear fulllength (ankle length) dresses for the girls and suits forthe boys. The event will begin at 12:20 (Period 5),where students will be allowed to change into theirformal gear. At lunch, finger food will be served, madefreshly by the Year 10’s. The cost of the event is $2, soplease come along and dress up for a good time!Year 12 StudentsTreat Staff ToMorning TeaWhat a nice surprise tohave morning teaprepared by ourYear 12 cohortrecently.The studentsdemonstra ted a verycaring and matureattitude and the socialevent was wellreceived andappreciated by all staff.We are very proudof them!!!The time to make friends is before you need them— Traditional proverbSeniorCollegeNews5Students who borrow ice packs from our sickbay need to return them by the end of the day.

GENERAL NOTICESHomework andAssignment Assistance After SchoolSupervised by MrsDownes and Mrs Slateron Tuesday andWednesday afternoonsfrom 3 to 4 pm.The venue is theComputer Lab asstudents may needcomputers forassignment research. It is open to students fromYears 6 to 12 who want to use the time to workindependently on homework or assignments, and studentswho would like some teacher assistance with their work.Please support us by checking with your child/childrenwhether they have work to do and if they don't, make theusual arrangements for them to go home at 3 pm.Fraser Coast Interschool Equestrian Competition 2010Nomination forms are now available for Dressage, ShowJumping, Campdraft, Stockman’s Challenge, Hacking andSporting events. For more information www.fciec.comHPV SponsorshipThe College wishes to acknowledge and thank the followingbusinesses and individuals who are supporting ourDuke of Edinburgh students pa rticipating in the HPVChallenge. The list below have made considerablecontributions to help our students.Michael Simpkins BuilderKlein Signs, Leanne Yates, Diane SchollDowner EDI RailJNL Carpentry & Constructions Pty LtdUniform ShopFamilies are reminded that for all College supplied uniforms,contact must be made with Uniform Coordinator Mrs LindaStorrs on 0429 787 982. Mrs Storrs will a rrange with you asuitable time to supply/fit uniforms and organise payment.She continues, to the best of her ability, to accommodatethe time constraints of parents.Lost PropertyA number of students are missing theirjumpers and hats. The best way to preventitems from being misplaced is to la bel theitems with the name of the student.At this time we would ask that parents check your child’sjumper and ha t to ensure it doesn’t have another student’sname already in it, if so please return it to the Collegereception and we will try our best to return them to therightful owners.Jeans for Genes DayFriday 6th AugustThe College has registered to participate in this eventwhich will be the greatest if everyone joins in. If youwear your jeans you must give a donation to assist inthe fundraising. More details will be forwarded inupcoming editions of the Rap.Delta & Callumtaken at theBundaberg ShowFour Agriculturestudents were ableto attend theBundaberg and GinGin Show and enterour cattle.RESULTS:BundabergDote ‐ 1st PlaceDelta ‐ 1st PlaceEmma ‐ 3rd PlaceMyrtle ‐ 2nd PlaceGin GinDote ‐ 1st Place Reserve ChampionDelta ‐ 1st PlaceEmma ‐ 2nd PlaceMyrtle ‐ 1st PlaceFraser Coast Interschool Equestrian CompetitionMeeting next Thursday - 17th June - 3:30pm inthe Staff Room.Anyone willing to help, please attend.Don’t Be Late!Each day the College day begins at 8.45am. Staffare on duty from 8.20am until 8.45amGeneralNotices6Bring your used ink cartridges from home.Riverside Christian College is a member of the'Cartridges 4 Planet Ark’ program.

News from the CHAPLAINThank you to every one that supportedour last free dress day. We raised over$300 to buy sporting equipment to taketo Fiji.Our next Free Dress day will be on 23rdof July, coinciding with our FIJI day. Thistime instead of donating a gold coin, weare asking students to dona te an itemthat we can take over. The Fijian peoplewe are visiting on the island of Ovalu livein one of four isolated villages. One of these villages hasonly had power for less than two years and the closest shopis an hour’s drive away.MissionsPractically ‐ due to weight limits ‐ we can’t take la rge, heavyitems, but it would be good to have a range of small toys andusable items that these children / students go without. Theschool we are visiting has students from Grade 1 – 9, sothink about something that is suitable for a child your age.Some ideas include:Handball/tennis ball; Lead/Coloured pencilsChalk for the blackboard (coloured chalk is highly valued) ;Skipping rope ; Hair ties or headband(s)A new or second hand book or item of clothing – make surethey are in good condition and not marked or falling apart.Writing book/notepad ; Face washer ; Drink bottle ; PuzzleToy cars (small ones from the cheap shop) ; Cards or cardgames such as Uno ; Small teddy.Please consider how you can pa rticipate with a spirit ofgenerosity in this free dress day, reflecting on the needs ofthe less fortunate people that we are going to serve in Fiji.Students are encouraged to dress in ‘islander’ themedclothing. Keep in mind that whatever clothes are worn onthat day need to cover as much area as the College sportsuniform.YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIESHey 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: 4123 0144 or 4121 0032Friday 11th JuneBarefoot BowlsEver wanted to bowl a real curve ball?Well here’s your chance to beat yourgranny at her game. Meet at M’broServices Memorial Bowls Club.Friday 18th JuneTriple Trifle TragedyYou will enjoy this night to a ‘T”POSITIONS VACANTMeeting atthe M’broWesleyanChurch68 GayndahRoad.7—9:30pmCost $2Age : 12 +Contact4122 4415for more info.Shoes andsocks ar erecommendedfootwear.Kidz KlubMaryborough Church of the Nazarene,190 Neptune Street.Kidz Klub ca ters for children in Prep to Year 5.Time: 4.00pm ‐ 5.30pm every Friday afternoon.Cost: Only $2 per chid, or $5 for a family of three or more.For more details please phone 4122 4755.Mi ssi on Team Commi ssi oning Servi ce- 16th September @ Riversi de Ch ri stian CollegeMicah 6:8No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good,and this is what he re quires of you:to do what is right, to love mercy,and to walk humbly with your God.Mark all jumpers and hats with your child’s nameand check regularly that they bring home theirown items.ChaplaincyMissionsPositions Vacant7http://www.seek.com.au/.Keeping our community safe. Please note thatthe car park speed limit is 5klms per hour.

SPORTING NewsThe House Winner for Athletics 2010 goes to :DANIEL HOUSE ‐ 1829 POINTS2nd PlaceGIDEON HOUSE ‐ 1636 POINTS3rd PlaceJOSHUA HOUSE ‐ 1436 POINTSThe House Spir it Award for Athletics 2010 goes to :DANIEL HOUSE(The Spirit Award is judged throughout the carnival. It takes into accountthe amount of effort team members, teachers and house captains have putinto decorating their house areas, number of participants, behaviour,loudness and creativeness of war cries.)The Junior College Events Winner is:GIDEON HOUSEAGE CHAMPIONSMedallions are awarded to the highest female and malepoint earner in each age group. These students oftenparticipate in every event and are an inspiration to otherstudents. They display the qualities of fine young athletes—healthy, hard working, athletic and determined.9 year old Girls—Mackenzie Redgwell9 year old Boys—Justin Frohloff10 year old Girls—Millie Schmidt10 year old Boys—Floyd Richardson11 year old Girls—Sophie Hall11 year old Boys—Daniel Zelinski12 year old Girls—Josie Jamieson Bews & Jordan‐le O’Sullivan12 year old Boys—Rhys McShane13 year old Girls—Phillipa Allanson13 year old Boys—Dylan Zelinski14 year old Girls—Emily Rockemer14 year old Boys—Callum Pe rrotta O’Sullivan15 year old Girls—Nicole Cooper15 year old Boys—Joseph Dodd16 year old Girls—Sarah Dalton16 year old Boys—Hamilton Rockemer17 year old Girls—Ebony Walker17 year old Boys—Brandon DraicchioOpen Girls—Sheraya JohnsonCONGRATULATIONS!!!!!I will always try my bestand have confidence in myselfSportingNews8Always pick up your rubbish and place it in a binprovided to keep our College looking great.

Guitar lessons started last Friday under the expert tuition of Mr. Mark Nuske. He teaches Classical,acoustic, electric rock and jazz styles as well as taking beginner bass guitar students. Instrumentallessons now available on:Brass & Woodwind Mr. Andre Carpenter FridayKeyboard (Jazz & Classical) Mr. Kyle Downs FridayGuitar (acoustic & electric) Mr. Mark Nuske FridayDrums Big M. Wednesday (numbers limited)A reminder of music groups:Monday 11.00 – 11.40 Senior stringsTuesday 11.10 – 11.40 Middle school BandWednesday 11.10 – 11.40 Musical re hearsalTuesday 1.10 – 1.40 Junior choirThursday 11.10 – 11.40 Musical re hearsalFriday 11.00 – 11.40 Junior StringsIf you would like to see other ensembles take place please let me know.And finally, here are some Victor Borge quotes. Victor was a Danishcomedian, entertainer and pianist, affectionately known as the Clown Princeof Denmark and the Great Dane.Last week in the Chronicle a series ofarticles ran about the issue of teenhomelessness. On Saturday May 30 theChronicle launched the campaign tocreate 1000 toiletry bags with itemslike soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste,deodorant and shampoo. The programis being organised by We Care 2 inHervey Bay. Items can be dropped offat the Maryborough or Hervey BayChronicle office.If any students or families would like tosend in donations of items, pleaseleave them at the office and MrsDownes will take them to the Chronicleoffice to be part of the collection.This is a practical way families can beinvolved in helping others within ourcommunity."I only know two pieces; one is 'Clair de Lune' and the other one isn't.""I do not have a single white note on my piano; my elephant smoked toomuch.""I wish to thank my parents for making it all possible...and I wish to thank mychildren for making it all necessary.""Did you know tha t Mozart had no arms and no legs? I've seen statues of himon people's pianos."When visiting the CollegeAll visitors to the College are re quired byWorkplace Health & Safety to come to thereception to sign in, and out when theyleave. This procedure is to assist duringany emergencies so that all personnel onthe College campus can be accounted forduring lockdown or fire drills.If you are helping with some reading orassisting the classroom teacher, pleasesign in first. Don’t forget to familiariseyourself with the fire drill proceduresfound in every building on the Campus.Safety comes first.Friendship doubles joy and halves grief.Performing ArtsNews9The time is always right to do what is right.‐ Martin Luther King Jr

New Staff & NewsIntroducing ... Sharon CarlHaving been involved with the College now for over 12 yearsI have seen many exciting changes as the College hasdeveloped programs, buildings and staff.Initially utilising the Distance Educa tion unit, I educated myown children for a few years before transferring into the DayCollege. At that point I began work at the College as aTeacher Aide. Today I am based in Administration where Ihave all of the fun jobs!Marketing and Finance.Some of my favourite activities include:Photog raphy, Newsletter and Year Bookcreation. Helping in Sick Bay. Talkingwith students. Helping staff.Things I like to think about:Why is the word “abbreviation“ such along word?Japanese Visit CancelledRiverside will not be hosting Japanesestudents in Term 3 as previouslyplanned. Due to Japanese government fundingchanges.CHANGING BUSES OR TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTSAny students who are booked for regular collection onbuses must advise their driver of any changes to theusual arrangements.If a phone call is not made or a letter brought to theoffice or driver, the usual arrangements will stand.For any further enquiries,please contactMrs Janita Shipp at the office.A very green fundraiserHow about this for a great idea!!!A Living Fundra iser. Veggie / herbsand growing kits! How much funwill this be ... Watching your ownplants grow and then eating them!Seeds sell for $4 a pa cket and growing kits sell for $6 eachpack. This is a simple hea lthy fundraiser that the Collegecan use towards our Fiji Mission. Seeds and growing kitscan be purchased from Reception. Further details aboutthe seeds and the fundraising concept, please visit :http://www.livingfundraisers.com.au/veggie_seeds.htmlThis year we have students and staff who suffer from allergiesand they must be very careful not to come into contact withcertain foods. Therefore we request that where possible, thefollowing foods: Eggs, Peanuts and Seafood be avoided atthe College.We value the well-being of each one inour Riverside community, let’s make theCollege a safe place to be.Thank you!Year 12 DE Student returns from Student ExchangeLanguages have always interested me, so spending a year inBelgium with a host family, learning about the culture,people and language was one of the best things I have done.In 2009, I chose to go on a student exchange program toBelgium, the main reason being because I wanted to lea rnFrench, but didn’t want to go to France. I spent a year overthere and met the most amazing people and had the time ofmy life!It was pretty tough to begin with, wha t with jet lag, foreignpeople, and an unknown language. But as the weeks wentby, I slowly began to feel more comfortable. What amusedme the most, was that after six months or so, when youcould speak fairly fluently, strangers would hardly know youwere foreign and were often surprised when you told themyou were Australian!Going to another country and being away from everythingyou know gives you the chance to discover new things. Andnot just about another culture. I learnt more about people ingeneral, about the world, the intricacies of language andmost importantly, about myself. I gained a lot moreself‐confidence and independence, especially as I had to relyupon myself to get things done.All in a ll, 2009 was a fantastic year for me. If you wantto do something like this, I’d definitely encourage you. It’ssomething you’ll never regret. There are plenty of exchangeprograms such as WEP, Rotary and AFS, and you can choosewhere you want to go and for how long. It’s a rewardingexperience and will open doors to you.Happy journeys! Au revoir!Our College Display/Schoolwork Section at theFraser Coast Show was“Highly Commended”Staff & News10Please advise the College if you change your emailaddress

CALENDAR OF EVENTSTAKE A LOOK AT OUR ONLINE CALENDAR http://www.riverside.qld.edu.au/news/calenda r.htmlTERM 214th June All College Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday17th June Year 9-10 Year 9 Formal Event Further details page 515—18th June Senior College Exam Block21st—25th June Year 10 students Work Experience23rd June24th—25th JuneSelectedstudentsAll CollegeFame Excursion—Brisbane23rd June All College June Holidays commencePupil Free DayPupil Free DaysStaff Professional DevelopmentPlease note School Resumeson Tuesday 13th July(not on Wednesday 14th aspreviously advised)Vacation CareMaryborough After School Care, 38 Sussex St, M’bro. Places for enrolment for Vacation Ca re open now, so please be quickto call us on ph: 4122 3714 and come in to secure your booking. Vacancies are still available for Before and After School Care.Email: masc38@supernerd.com.auSaleable items can now be dropped in!Please leave items on theDistance Education verandaFor larger items please contactVern Schultz 0409 309 949.Plants and produce are alwayspopular, so start planningnow!A percentage of the proceedsraised this year will supportthe Fiji Mission Trip.Great to see so many students remem bering theirhats and being sun smartCalendarof Events11A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.

ONE NIGHT ONLYMid-Year ConcertFriday 25 June 2010BROLGA THEATREAdults $20.00Student/Pensioner $15.00Children $11.00Discounts for group booking 10+The studio’s new season sees the return of choreographerour very own Mrs Desiree McGann, in an exciting showtaking the audience on a journey through the rhythm ic beatsof Bollywood, Lyrical Broadway, Tap and Contemporary. Thestudio has over 100 dancers, with 30 Riverside Collegestudents & staff performing in a 2½ hr concert. Specialguests are Riverside Graduates Jessica Cunningham,Ellie‐May Smith and Diane (Da lli) Watts all performing soloswith spectacular dance routines. Come along and supportthe fantastic talent of Riverside, tickets on sale now at theBrolga.COMMUNITY NOTICESThe Maryborough RegionalArts Council and the BrolgaTheatre present the talentsof Circa with 61 Circus Actsin 60 Minutes to be heldon Thursday 29 July 2010,6.00pm, at theBrolga Theatre Auditorium.Tickets:Adult $35, Child $20,Family (2 + 2) $100 (+ $20for each additional child),www.flicksband.comGeared for ateenageaudience.Crn Kent &Tooley Sts,Maryborough.$15 per ticket.CommunityNotices12For Sale ‐ $500 ono18 month old Purebred Yellow Labradorwith Pa pers. Male. Gentle nature. Grea twith children. Needs love, play and moretraining. Up to date with all immunizations.Good home only.Please call: 0427 968 057Kiah Park Holiday Camp3 x 7 day Camps are available during the June/July holidays19 – 26 June26 June ‐ 3 July3 ‐ 10 JulyThe riding camps offer a fantastic opportunity forchildren to gain their independence in a safe Christianenvironment.We cater for children aged 6 yrs to teens, offering fullaccommodation and adult supervision.Nick and Tilana QuallyCONTACT PH: 07 5486 6166WEBSITE: www.kiahpark.com.auEMAIL: info@kiahpark.com.auWizard of OZ Show—QLD Tour 2010Billed as one ofAustralia’s topchildren’s shows, thatspreads a message ofhope and self‐esteem.Performance to beheld at theBrolga TheatreFriday 2nd July3:30pmTickets $13 ‐ $15Bookings and details4122 60002010 Maryborough Eisteddfod entriesclose Friday June 18th 2010.EISTEDDFOD DATES:MONDAY 2ND - 7TH AUGUST 2010Enquiries: Robin 41223341 or Irene 41221135Visit www.maryborougheisteddfodinc.com forSchedules for all Sections - Literary, Speechand Drama, Instrumental and Vocal/Choral.