MIDDLE COLLEGE News - Riverside Christian College

RiversideRapEdition 12010Friday 5th February23 Royle StreetMaryborough WestQueensland 4650P O Box 2069Maryborough DCQueensland 4650Telephone: 4123 1031Fax: 4123 2545Email:college@riverside.qld.edu.auAgriculture students Joseph Dodd and Brady Jackson prepare for theirexcursion to the Gympie Sale Yards on Wednesday. The Yr 9/10 Agricultureclass had the task of selecting suita ble steers/heifers for the Hoof and HookCompetition this year (to be held in October).Building futures...shaping lives!2009 Year Book ... Coming SoonCurrently still being produced at the printers, the 2009edition of the Riverside Christian College Year Book, will beavailable soon.Copies can be pre‐ordered at the Office for $20 per copy.Featuring photos from each class, various activities andevents that shaped 2009, in the life of the College.

By Way of Introduction, our newDeputy Principal, Mr TaylorFamily Status: married to the beautiful Joy and havethree children—one girl at university and two boys hereat Riverside.Recent Career: for the past three years AssistantPrincipal at Marrara Christian College in Darwin. Beforethat I worked in the traineeship and apprenticeshipindustry. Before that I pioneered Richmond ChristianCollege in Ballina (NSW).Why Riverside?: Good question as Term 4, 2009 wasby far the best of my career... so why move from that?Riverside is an exciting place to be at the moment.Resources, care of staff and student possibilities are allexceptional here. As a school we are ‘punching wellabove our weight division’. Tony’s leadership and visionfor us all is a great place to be. Riverside is a place whereI can grow and contribute in a way that istransformational.What happened in last Term that was so goodfor you?:Having worked incredibly ha rd with my staff overtwo‐and‐a‐half years to develop a comprehensiveCurriculum Map for the school, it was finally completed. Itwas a huge goal to kick and one that surprisinglyout‐stripped most schools in the Territory. I finished myMasters in Education in record time. I had opportunity tovisit a remote indigenous community on the Gulf ofCarpenta ria. I was awarded the Lea dership RecognitionAward at the Independent Schools Teaching ExcellenceAwards “in recognition of the outstanding contribution toeducation in the Northern Territory”. But most of all wehad as a staff created an on‐going conversation aboutwhat it means to deliver an authentic Christian education.Do you have a Bible verse to share?Jeremiah 9:23‐24. This is what the Lord says: ‘Let not the wiseman boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strengthor the rich man boast of his riches, but let him who boasts boastabout this: that he understands and knows me, that I am theLord, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth,for in these I delight,’ declares the Lord.Mr Taylor’s early career as acaped crusader!Mr Taylor suffering a public school uniformof tie, gloves, leather satchel and long socks.• Prayer for our Librarian, Mrs Tonya Holder asshe recovers at home from surgery.• New students as they get used to thetimetables and routines.• Safety for all of our students and staff.• Thankful hearts for the work God is doinghere at Riverside.What’s goingon ...2

MIDDLE COLLEGE NewsMiddle College can be a little bit scary in the firstfew days. New teachers, new rooms, lockers, timetables,uniform, diaries, ……. but we’ve managed to make it in to thesecond week and we’re finally getting into the groove.Year 6/7 have almost completed the first round of literacytesting for the year. As one of only six schools undertakingthis pilot program we are excited to be looking at a secondyear of data and the great improvements our students aremaking already. The students are also gearing up for gettingtheir Bunsen Burner licences in Science next week. Soundslike fun.Year 8 is starting to prepare for camp later in the term andvery much looking forward to that.The courtyard outside our classrooms is almost finished,just the roof to go on and then we can get out there andenjoy the space.Year 9 have started the year making the most of the newbuilding for many of their classes. On Tuesday morning theygave their election speeches for the Middle College Captainand House Captain positions, and it was great to see so manyof our students willing to step up and have a go.Year 8 and Year 9 students have had their first sessionfor the new Duke of Ed program and are already showingsome enthusiasm towa rds the opportunities to learn newskills and contribute to the local community. Lookingforward to more great things to come from tha t (stay tuned).Our first Middle College Assembly was a chance torecognise some people who are setting the bar already incaring for others and serving around the College with someawards. To celebrate the summer holiday birthdays we hada big cake. It was delicious and a good way to start our year.Middle College CaptainsEmily RockemerLucy KinbacherMiddle College Vice CaptainFelicity HolderGideon House CaptainsSarah JohnsonBrady JacksonDaniel House CaptainsCallum O’SullivanClaudia CoeJoshua House CaptainsZacharias LawgallTimothy CarlYr 6 Student leadersJade CrawfordRachelle BoyceYr 7 Student leadersSimon KinbacherClancy HynesYr 8K Student lea dersShauna SmithJaoob KrugerYr 8B Student lea dersSamuel RyanSarah BlackLifeline CourseWe will be running a Lifeline Course this term. It allows us tooffer extra pastoral support to small groups of students at noextra cost to the College. Our Middle College teachers havebeen very supportive in agreeing to a llow students fromtheir classes to be involved during some class time (sothanks to those people). The course will be Mondays11.10am—12.10pm and will involve 8 boys from Yr 8for this Term.Middle College PlaygroundDue to the large number of Middle College students (around150) and some boisterous behaviour, we will now be runninga roster for which year levels can play on the Middle Collegeplayground ensuring students are safe in this area.VaccinationsSchool based Vaccinations will take place on Monday 22ndFebruary and Monday 13th September for Year 8’s only.MiddleCollegeNews4

News from the CHAPLAINYOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIESA warm welcome (and welcome back) to you all.I just wanted tointroduce myself.My name’s MarkBryant, but you’lloften hea r thestudents refer tome as ‘Big M.’ Myrole is tha t ofRiverside ChristianCollege Chaplain,which I have beenemployed in for jus t over 2 years. I’m a local boy, living herein Maryborough all my life, bar 3 years studying in Brisbane.I’m married to my beautiful wife of 9 years – Jennifer – andhave 3 kids: Manoah (6), Malachi (4), and Josanna (2).I welcomed another member to thefamily in the past week– a very specialand precious Takamine TAN16C – butsome people wouldn’t consider that asa true family addition. Some peoplejust don’t understand…The role of Chaplain covers a lot of areas, through Chapels,Biblical Studies classes, Missions and Service, Pastoral Care,Camps, Excursions, and Transport. You’ll find me involved inother things as well, seeking to help and serve you / theCollege as best as I am able. I am glad to be in anenvironment which looks at the holistic development of thestudents, especially in areas of faith, service, relationships,and personal growth.If I can be of any help to you at all, please don’t hes itate toask. I am happy to talk with you, provide a listening ear,and assist you where I am able. I trus t that you will find medown‐to‐earth, approachable, and encouraging. I amhuman, so I will joke around and have a laugh, enjoy certainthings more than others, and make mistakes, as all humansdo. I do have a tendency to be sponta neous and crea tive,which has its own set of strengths and drawbacks, for you toexploit as necessary. Known weaknesses include peanutM&Ms and Vanilla Coke.Finally, I believe in the power of prayerand life transformation throughrelationship with God, so please don’t besurprised if I offer to pray for you orneeds you have. I confess to being on aspiritual journey through Jesus Christ, mySaviour, with the goal of spendingeternity with him. This end goal affectsthe way I live, and the things I value.I trust that you will find this of value toyou.Supporting you , with warmest regards...Big MChaplaincyMissionsPositions Vacant7Hey Kids …. Looking for something to do onFriday nights???Tinana Exceed Youth Group provides fun activities forstudents in Years 7 to 12.Time: 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm Cost: $3.00 per weekLocation: “The Shed”, 115 Gympie Road, Tinana.Further enquiries: 4123 0144 or 4121 0032M-City Church YouthEvery Wednesday night 7pm‐ 8pm92 Fort Street, Maryborough (13 years ‐ 18 years)M-City Kidz ClubEvery Friday night 6pm‐ 7pmM‐city Church Corner Alice Street and Fort Street(7 years ‐ 12 years) For more info: Ps. Chep Krummel,Youth Pastor Office - 07 41 213242Mobile - 0418711248 Email - chepkrummel@live.com5th Feb. Ten Pin Tournament $10Maryborough Ten Pin Bowling Cenre12th Feb. Winter OlympicsUpstage the Vancouver event with whackygames19th Feb. Crazy Rock ConcertCome dressed as your favourite bandmember. Guest band playing and games.POSITIONS VACANThttp://www.seek.com.au/Meeting atM’broWesleyanChurch68GayndahRoad.7—9:30pmCost $2Contact4122 4415for moreinfo.

SPORTING NewsCome and Try the Olympic Sport‐BMX RACINGMaryborough BMX Club will be holding a day for all thoseinterested in trying out BMX so why not get down to yourlocal BMX track for the FREE come and try BMX day.Venue: Maryborough BMX Club IncAddress: Gympie Road MaryboroughDate: Saturday 20th Februa ry 2010For more info, contact: Angela 0409 588 804Football (Soccer) Referees CourseFootball Maryborough Referees will be conducting anIntroductory Referees Course on Sunday 7th Februa ry, atFederation Park, Banana Street, Granville.Cost will be $50. Phone Joanne Downes for furtherinformation on 4121 3898 or 0439 678 334DoonVilla FootballSoccer sign on for 2010. Villa Pa rk, Gilbert St 4‐6pm Sat 6/2.Email‐ doonvillafc@footba llwidebay.com.auPh. 41224222Basketball Sign On February 5thContact Elva Alloway on 41221857Tinana Football Clubare seeking past and new players for the 2010 season.Teams for all ages, boys & girls, from Under 6 to senior menand ladies. For more information contact Paul 4129 7286 oremailtinanafc@hotmail.comCongratulations to Tim Gibson, Kyle Zelinski,Nicholas Young and Tamika Petersen who madethe Wide Bay Prima ry School Basketball Team.Swimming CarnivalTuesday 9th Februa ry9:00am until 2:30pmAll students from Years 4 to12 must be in a ttendance.Notes have gone home andmedical forms must bereturned before close ofschool on Monday 8th Feb.Sporting HousesAll new students have nowbeen allocated into theirSporting Houses. Our veryfirst competitive event will beat our Swimming Carnival...So it’s time to get those warcries sounding!!!SUNBURY FOOTBALL (SOCCER) CLUB SIGN ONAny Thursday afternoon at the Maryborough CricketGrounds at 6.30pm. Federation Park – Banana StreetGranville – 6th February 10.00am – 2.30 pmContact for further information: Denis 41212155 ....Judy 41223428 .... Lyn 41216404Sally WheelerNot many 17 yearolds can say theywere two hundredthsof a second awayfrom achieving aworld record, but ourSally can! Sally wasrecently awardedWoocoo JuniorSportsperson of theYear.She also currentlyhold three NationalParalympic records.Go Sally ... Go!SportingNewsMARYBOROUGH GYMSPORTS for fun & fitness.Offering Kindergym from 2‐4 years, Pre‐Levels from 4‐6years and Gymnastics & Trampoline Levels Classes, all forboth boys & girls. Phone 4123 1044 for enquires.Maryborough Netball AssociationSign‐on for the 2010 netball season on Wednesday 10 thFebruary, 4.30‐6.30pm, at the Ne tball Courts, CheapsideStreet, Maryborough. Ne w & returning players welcome.Enquiries please phone Trish Kassulke on 4122 2705 orCarla Rice on 0417 510 252.8

MUSIC NewsI will try to keep you abreast of musical activities around theWide Bay area too. On Friday 29 th Ja nuary my family and Iattended a great jazz gig at the Boat Club, the jazz club waslucky to have 2 pe rformers; a jazz quartet and, more unusuallynowadays, a big band. The big band involved studentsfrom Urangan State High School and eventually I would liketo see some of our students involved in community musicmaking. The big band played some all‐time classics such as‘In The Mood’ and ‘Rock around the Clock’– keep your eyespeeled for the next one which is usually at the end of themonth, I’ll mention it when I get the information.Hello to you all and may I start off by saying how excited Iam about teaching your children music. If your son/daughteris in Years 9 – 12 and have not taken music as an electivethey are more tha n welcome to come along to the musicalactivities and excursions that will be available throughoutthe year.If students have a desire to start off a musical activity pleaseencourage them to see me and I am more than happy tohelp to organise them, find suitable music, and organiseperformance opportunities.Already I will be starting off a Middle College vocal groupsinging Abba’s ‘Dancing Queen’ on Wednesdays 11.00 –11.40 and on T hursdays at the same time a Middle Collegeinstrumental g roup. Junior vocal group will still continue onTuesdays 1.00 – 1.30.I have had enquiries regarding private instrumental lessons –to this end I am meeting instrumenta l teachers from aroundthe region and gauging which ones I feel confident inrecommending. This may take a little while, so if you wouldlike your child to start soon please let me know and I’ll try toorganise lessons soon.And finally one for the rock guita rists,Q. How do you make a rock guitarist play more quietly? A. Put a sheet of music in front of him.Ian SlaterI have been impressed with the eagerness of students toplay music ‐ especially in Middle College and I would like to'ride this wave' of enthusiasm.Tuesday 1.00 ‐ 1.30 Junior College Choir (Beth & Vicki)Wednesday 11.00 ‐ 11.40 Middle College ChoirThursday 11.00 ‐ 11.40 Middle College Ba ndI've left other times free for students with other requests.Items that I would like to see are:Chapel ChoirSenior College ChoirString/quartet ensembleMusicNews9

We warmly welcome to the College, new members of staff!Mr Stuart Taylor—Deputy Principa lMr David Jeffs—Head of Distance EducationMr Ian Slater—Music TeacherMrs Jane Slater—Learning Support TeacherMr Kris Tassotti—Physical Education TeacherMrs Casie Bengts on—Year 2/3 TeacherMr Nathan Katterns—Year 8 TeacherMrs Karen Gibson—Teacher Aide & Bus DriverOver future editions of our Riverside RAP we willendeavour to produce a small cameo/profile of each ofthese new members.New Staff & NewsDistance Educationteacher, Ms Kerri Stevensparticipated in the First Aidtraining day tha t was heldrecently for all staff.Homework AssistanceHomework and assignment assistance after school willcontinue this year. The days and start week will beconfirmed in the next RAP.Please stay tuned for more information.Students that borrow ice packs from our sickbay need to return them by the end of the day.Please remember to do this ... Thank you.MissionsFiji 2010Information brochures and expressions of interest went outto all interested students in Grade’s 8‐12 last week. If youwould like your child to share in this wonderful experienceplease return the permission slip by Friday 12 th February. Ifyou do not have an information brochure, please collect onefrom the College.Library books find a new homeAt the end of the last year Mrs Holder and Mrs Breedremoved almost 100 books from the College library. DuringJanuary, I was able to take these books, along with clothesand toys from The Salvation Army Op shop in Noosa, to theDeaf Hostel in Suva. Most of the students had returnedhome for the holidays, but those that were there wereextremely grateful for the gift and thoughtfulness of theCollege, to donate books.New Staff &NewsMr Nathan Katterns assists Year 8student, Matthew McKewinduring morning form class.Cadet Group Sign OnMaryborough EmergencyServices Cadet Group isholding its sign on night onFriday 12th February, 2010.SES Shed, Reed Avenue. 4—6pm.Boys and girls who have commenced Year 8 and have notreached the age of 16, are able to sign on.10CAR PARK REGULATIONSAs we desire to provide safe pa rkingfacilities for all of our families, it isimportant to observe all regulationswhilst travelling in and out of Collegecar parks.Please note that the speed limit in both car parks is 5 km perhour. In the first ca r pa rk, please note that you are requiredto Give Way when coming out of the car park to allow carscoming in to have right of way. In the second car park,please observe all signs and directions and remem ber thatthe drop off zone is a no parking zone. Thank you forassisting us to provide a safe community.Morning Drop Off TimePlease be aware that staff do notarrive for morning duty until8.20am. We would like todiscourage parents dropping offtheir children before this time aswe are unable to adequa telyensure their safety until teachersarrive for duty. Thank you.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS3/2 All day Yr 9/10 Ag Excursion to Gympie4/2 9am Yr 1 Chronicle photo4/2 6pm start Middle & Senior College Parent 2010 info night5/2 P1&2 Yr6-12 Community Chapel5/2 5pm Junior College Picnic5/2 6pm Junior College Parent 2010 Info Night8/2 All day P-7 NRL Blitz Day9/2 All day Yr 4-12 Swimming carnival12/2 All day Whole school Pupil-free day15/2 7pm Junior College Literacy workshop for parents16/2 All Day 9/10 Business University16/2 11am-1:20pm 9/10 Photography Bamboo Land17/2 11am-1:20pm 11/12 SAS Photography Bowerbird Building19/2 All day Yr 8 Outdoor Ed kids Free-dress day & ice-cups19- 3 days 9/10 Ag Camp21/222/2 TBC Yr 8 Vaccinations10- 2 days Yr 8 Camp11/316/3 TBC Whole school Photo day26/3 All day 3x Middle College students Hallogen Young Leaders28/3-1/45 days 9-12 Outdoor Ed CampG Block veranda—almost completed!Fun & GamesParent Cafe—1st Day of schoolSmoke Bombs Away!Cooking in the new kitchen facilitiesCalendarof Events11

COMMUNITY NOTICESTwins, Triplets, or even more!Come join us for an opportunity to meet otherfamilies like you.Beautiful Minds and Mint Models are doing a two dayworkshop in Bundaberg for teenage girls aged 11 ‐ 18 yearsold and a workshop for juniors.Beautiful Minds is a grooming, etiquette and life skillsprogram for girls based on the Sunshine Coast. Marina, theDirector and her team have received both national andinternational success from this program. Please feel free toview the business at the site for further details and booking.www.beautifulminds.com.auBook Early0417 009 641Fraser Coast Physical Culture ClubDancing lessons for girls from 4 yrs upwards. Developsconfidence, good posture, co‐ordination, flexibility andtiming to music. Lots of fun!Please phone Sally on (07) 4196 5115 or 0421 577 026 forfurther details.COME & PLAY1 st Sunday of the Monthat 10 amBYO Morning TeaFor venue or further informationPlease contact Tanya Richens07 4128 8142 or 0400504480New Multiple BirthGroupFamilies of multiples and those expecting multiples are invited toattend our new local group of the Australian Multiple BirthAssociation.Share Your Thoughts on ParentingShare your thoughts and ideas about your concerns as aparent. Tell us wha t you think are the most important issuesfor pa rents today. This resea rch will help in the developmentof new pa renting programs to help parents with specifictopics and concerns. The project is conducted by theParenting and Family Support Clinic (PFSC) at the Universityof Queensland. We are looking for parents of a 0‐15 year oldchild to complete a brief survey.The study is available online at:https://exp.psy.uq.edu.au/parenting.Leaps and Bounds Swim SchoolQuality Swimming Lessons taught by Austswim QualifiedInstructors. We believe in "Maximum Practice Time" foreach child. Affordable 30 minute lessons with friendly,caring and experienced staff. Classes for Babies, toddlers,pre‐school, school age, stroke correction, squads andadults. Call us on 4121 5185 for lesson times, etc.World Day Of Prayer“Let Everything That Has Breath Praise God”Service held on Friday 5th March, 20109:30am ALL WELCOMEAt the Maryborough Christian Outreach CentreToni’s Dance SchoolClasses start Tuesday 9th February.Ages 4 to adults.For more information: 4121 2742CommunityNoticesTake the Challenge:Low Carbon DietH.O.P.E. (Householder’s Options toProtect the Environment) Australiaalong with the QueenslandGovernment is encouraging residents to take part in theState’s Low Carbon Die t Challenge, designed to create“climate smart living”.The Low Carbon Diet is a 30 day program providingenvironmental awareness and an understanding of energyusage by challenging households to reduce their annualcarbon emissions by 2000kg.For more information about the Low Ca rbon Diet challenge,including how to get involved and to apply for funding go tothe Climate Smart Living websitehttp://www.clima tesmart.qld.gov.au12