Riverside RAP Edition 7 2010 - Riverside Christian College

RiversideRap23 Royle StreetMaryborough WestQueensland 4650P O Box 2069Maryborough DCQueensland 4650Telephone: 4123 1031Fax: 4123 2545Email:Edition 72010Friday 28th Maycollege@riverside.qld.edu.auOFFICE HOURS:8AM — 4PMBuilding futures...shaping lives!The student display was a major feature at the Fraser Coast Show last weekwith many students entering various categories and levels of competitiveworks. We are so proud of the many high quality entries and results.COLLEGE NEWSLETTER NOW GREEN email your e‐address today

It’s never too lateto be punctual!Does your family start the day with repeated ordersand pleading to various members to get up, getdressed, have their breakfast etc etc?Some children are always late ‐ to school, to classes,with assignments ‐ and the chaos of their lives hasan effect on their ability to learn.Effective time management leads to greatercontentment. Being late is a way of life for manypeople. But good timekeeping can be learnt.One unpunctual member of the family can raise thestress levels for everyone.Be in control!How can you change thesehabits? Set their alarms, establish routines like who isfirst to breaky. Create ‘To Do’ lists and learn to enjoy ticking offeach task as they get it done. Regard lack of punctuality as a lack of manners. Reduce distractions. Turn off your TV in themorning. If necessary, set your watch and your clocks 5minutes early. Think about other people and how they feelhaving to wait for you. Plan your assignments with progress dates soyou easily meet the deadline. Aim to hand in work the day before it is due. Limit the amount of time you spend on surfingthe net and playing games.To feel more in control of your time, take note ofwhen you are late and by how much. Make thechanges not only for yourself but it is kind toconsider other people who are affected by yourhabits.Students arriving late to class each morningdisrupt the lesson time and this can also beembarrassing for the child who is late.Each day classes begin at 8.45am.Staff are on duty from 8.20am until 8.45amBlessingsStuart TaylorDeputy PrincipalThanks to all the staff involved with the NAPLAN testing.Thank you to staff and students ‐ much support and help was given for the recent Prayer Service, which was apositive experience for all. We constantly give praise for the quality staff here at Riverside and for their dedicationto work above and beyond the realms of their job description.Teebar Rodeo & CampdraftSaturday 19th JuneVarious competitions will be displayed in the Teebar Hall, Brooweena.Art, Photography, Story writing, Cookery and many more categories.The OfficeDesk2

JUNIOR COLLEGE NewsThe Year One's had a second visit from the local fire fighters.They showed us their truck and equipment. They have toolsfor pulling down doors and cutting open cars. We were ableto have a look inside their truck. We even got to have a go atholding the hose and pulling the trigger for the water.We're all inspired now to become Firefighters!A record number of students celebrated achieving StarAward status this week at the College. These students were“stars” for the month of April. The “star” students for Maywill be announced very soon.Every second Thursday, both Prep classes take part in ourcooking program. This term the children have made Pizzascrolls, Traffic light biscuits and Anzac biscuits.The children thoroughly love our cooking sessions.The children celebrated by designing their own ice‐creamsundae. After two scoops of ice‐cream the children couldadd jelly, Tim Tam, topping, marshmallows or a penguinlolly. The Year Five’s ate through 3 scoops of ice‐cream.What a celebration!‐ it looks likewe havesomebuddingchefs in themaking!Enrolments for Prep 2011 are filling up fast!Don’t leave it too late, numbers are limited.JuniorCollegeNews3Building futures .... Shaping lives!

MIDDLE COLLEGE NewsGirls Debating TeamMaking it through to the second round the girls weredefeated by just one point. Truly an excellent effort andthey have learned some valuable skills for futurecompetitions. Well done!Taking the leadLast week some of the Middle College leaders stepped up tothe challenge to run the Middle and Senior assembly.Despite some knocking knees they gave out awards, sharedthe happenings around the school and interviewed MrCudby – the new PE teacher. A big congratulations toFelicity, Sam and Sarah for taking on this task and doing sucha great job.E‐learning funDid you know that ourCollege has lots ofinteractive white boards,laptops and e‐learning?Here are some of ourstudents learning aboutthe refugee journey ofthe Hong Hai this week.Who would have thoughtlearning could be this much fun?Oompa Loompas?No it is not Oompa Loompas it’s just the Year 6/7 studentsenthusiastic about chocolate and Willy Wonka. This termthey have been studying the novel Charlie and the ChocolateFactory. As part of their culminating activities they will behaving a Willy Wonka Week and and dress up day. Staytuned for details and lots of great photos of what they get upto.Getting into the House spiritThe Middle College House Captains have been busily workingin the last few weeks to get together the first Middle CollegeInter‐house event for the year. Over the next couple ofweeks they will be running a handball competition. MiddleSchool students have already signed up to play in Housemeetings this week. Keep an eye out for other Inter‐houseevents coming up.Learning aboutPet CareOn the 18 th of Maytwo specialpresenters camefrom AVA Pets totalk about petsafety. One of thepresenters, aRiverside mum,taught thestudents about looking after your pet when in public – likepicking up after it, getting your pets tagged, and how to walkyour dog properly.The other presenter was a local vet nurse who talked aboutdangerous parasites that pets can get such as hookworms,fleas and string worms. We were also taught about thebenefits of feeding your family pet a healthy diet.A big thanks to our presenters and to the AVA (AustralianVeterinary Association).By Tiarne Wise and Stefanie CsonkaSlum SurvivorCould you survive on less than $2 a day? Could you surviveliving in a house made of scrap materials that you couldscrounge up? Could you survive on only one meal a day?Could you survive in a slum? Year 8 students have beenfaced with these questions this week as part of the SlumSurvivor simulation – stay tuned to see how they survivedand what they learnt.My attitude always makesa big difference to my day.MiddleCollegeNews4The reason why I have friends ...is because I am friendly!

SENIOR COLLEGE NewsBring homea brother ora sister!In June‐July 2010, students, aged 15 – 18 years, from over 15countries will be arriving in Australia to study at local schoolsfor 3, 5 or 10 months. Opportunities exist to act as a hostfamily in a volunteer/unpaid capacity. Hosting can be on atemporary, short or long term basis.Host families help provide our students with the chance tostudy and experience life in Australia. This is a great way tolearn about another country and culture, establish a lifelonglink to a family in another country and contribute tointernational goodwill. If your family can offer a friendly,supportive and caring home environment, contact us today.To learn more about this opportunity call Student ExchangeAustralia New Zealandon 1300 135 331 or visit our website:www.studentexchange.org.auNursing and Health ExpoSunday 6th June 2010 at the Grand Hall, BrisbaneConvention and Exhibition Centre, South Bank. There will beover 60 exhibitors ranging from universities and TAFE,hospitals, health services and specialty nursing groups.For any enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact02 6283 3424.Mother’s Day CatalogueThe Year 9/10 business students and I would like to thankyou for orders that were placed for Mother’s Day. We soldapproximately $600 of product and made a profit around the$300 mark (still finalising figures). The hand painted coffeecups were a real hit and I have had some early requests forFather’s Day. Therefore, the business students will producea new mail order catalogue in time for Father’s Day. We willnot be offering flowers; however, there should be a smallrange of other products to choose from. Once again, thankyou for your support. Mrs GordonInternet SafetyWith the growing concerns about internet safety and cyberbullying everyone is looking for options to protect theirchildren. It may be of interest to parents to research variousonline filters. Here are a few options to consider.Norton- http://onlinefamilyinfo.norton.com/Windows Live Family Safety - http://windowslive.com/desktop/familysafetyK9 web protection -http://www1.k9webprotection.com/Would $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 chance to compete inthe District final. The District winner receives a scholarshipof $2000 tenable over a period of 3 years.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 held onthe 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, will beheld on the 18 October. This event provides anopportunity for prospective school leavers to findemployment prior to finishing school.Year 9 Formal EventThe Year 10’s are hosting a formal event for the Year9’s as part of their Duke of Edinburgh program. It willbe held in Week 9 on Thursday, 17th June. The eventis formal, so Year 9 students are to wear full length(ankle length) dresses for the girls and suits for theboys. It is suggested that the Year 9’s find an outfitfrom their nearest op shop for this event. The eventwill begin at 12:20 (Period 5), where students will beallowed to change into their formal gear. At lunch,finger food will be served, made freshly by the Year10’s. During this time there will be a human auctionwhere Year 10’s will be sold as slaves for a day. Alsoduring this time, there will be a Power-Point presentation with a memorablephoto collection. Afterwards, there will bea formal dance with 80’s music. The costof the event is $2, so please come alongand dress up for a good time!Remember to pack in healthy food choices foryour child each day.SeniorCollegeNews5Students that 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.School PhotosAll photos have now been distributed to students. If yourchild did not receive theirs or you have any queries, pleasecontact Janita at the office. You may also contact Silver Rosephotography directly if you wish. College Leaders and wholeCollege photos are also available for purchase.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 participating 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 arrange 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 label theitems with the name of the student.At this time we would ask that parents check your child’sjumper and hat 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.Accounts ReminderAll accounts are due for payment on Friday 28th May,unless a payment plan is in place.Keeping our community safe. Please note thatthe car park speed limit is 5klms per hour.GeneralNotices6Bring your used ink cartridges from home.Riverside Christian College is a member of the'Cartridges 4 Planet Ark’ program.

News from the CHAPLAINLast week we held our Community Chapel Service. This wasbased around the theme of prayer. Representatives of staffand students from Year 5, Middle and Senior College,Distance Education, and Leadership personnel intercededwith prayers to God for their peers, leaders, and personnelunder their care. I believe that God will not only hear butwill answer the prayers submitted on this day. Giving youngpeople the opportunity to express their faith is to also givethem opportunity to grow spiritually through theirparticipation. There are certain ways that children wordtheir prayers with such an innocence or ‘bluntness’ thatallows a warm wave of joy or happiness to envelope us aswe agree with them. Having the opportunity to hear ourteachers and supervisors pray for us lets us know of theirpastoral care and concern for the people they areresponsible for. I personally am quite grateful for theopportunity in this College to freely participate in corporatetimes of prayer.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 28th MayBurst Your BubbleThe bigger the bubble the bigger thebang. Get more bang for your buck bybursting someone else’s bubble.Meeting atthe M’broWesleyanChurch68 GayndahRoad.7—9:30pmCost $2Age : 12 +Contact4122 4415for more info.Friday 4th JuneNo Ignite PromgramShoes andsocks arerecommendedfootwear.MissionsFiji 2010 is moving on ahead. Get those monies andpassports in – we’re leaving in 4 months! Next term we haveour Fiji Day, Trivia Night, and Father’s Day stall fundraisers,and our commissioning service. We would certainlyappreciate your support in attending these events.As we’re getting to the hectic end of the semester, I trustthat in our times of busyness we are still taking time out to‘smell the roses’, read a book, feel the breeze, paint a picture– whatever it is that will help you be refreshed holistically foryour short‐term sanity and long‐term productivity.Ultimately, be encouraged to pray! Be honest with Godabout the joys, sorrows, smiles, and frowns that you face.Know that God loves you – just as you are – and can doimmeasurably more than we could ever ask or imagine.Kidz KlubMaryborough Church of the Nazarene,190 Neptune Street.Kidz Klub caters 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.POSITIONS VACANThttp://www.seek.com.au/“I will instruct you and teach you in the way youshould go; I will counsel you and watch over you.”Psalm 32:8ChaplaincyMissionsPositions Vacant7Don’t Be Late!Each day the College day begins at 8.45am. Staffare on duty from 8.20am until 8.45am.

SPORTING NewsDuke of Edinburgh Camp Yr 9 ... Cania Gorge National Park31st August—3rd September Cost: $160Duke of Edinburgh Camp Yr 10 ... Facing Island8th ‐ 11th August Cost: $150Forms and further information will be sent home soon forboth of these exciting events.Staff enjoyed a friendly Futsal game with students duringlunch time recently. Naturally the staff were superior!But with a few more games the students may just catch up!!Congratulations to MatthewMcKewin who was featuredin our local newspaper forhis fantastic basketballabilities. Scoring 63 pointsout of 82 for the team.We wish him well for hisfuture in the sport.During a recentassembly studentswho competed wellat our Cross Countrywere presented withmedallions for theirhigh achievements.Those students whoalso worked veryhard to raise fundsfor Run4Bibles.Junior Winner—Tristan MillerMiddle Winner—Luke Stronach &Julian KerswellSenior Winner—Emily GillardRebekah Simpson andSkye Said also raised aconsiderable amount.Thanks to all.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.

Instrumental lessons have continued to create interest, ifanybody else would like lessons please let me know.Currently we have: FRIDAY — Brass and woodwindFRIDAY — Keyboard (Jazz and Classical)Hopefully starting soon Guitar – Rock, Jazz and/or Classical.Please see Mr. Slater as soon as possible if you are interestedas a minimum of 5 students are needed.Music rehearsals for the musical are going well and I haveheard everybody sing and the band arrangements are done.A reminder of the rehearsal schedule:Andfinally,onefor the‘wanna‐be’guitarists.Prep ‐ Year 5 have been busydesigning a ‘Welcome to ourLibrary Poster’ in the hopethat their poster will bechosen to be enlarged andused to welcome otherstudents into the library.Mrs Breed and I are having alot of trouble choosingbecause there are so many fantastic posters. I think we will have to hand the final decision to Mr Deans and Mr Taylor!Year 6/7 have been busy learning about ‘old fashioned’ researching ‐ from books! We have looked at Atlasses, Thesaurus,Dictionaries and Encyclopaedias to get different information. Who knew that books had all of that information in them?With the Premier’s Reading Challenge underway, this is the perfect time for students to have a look at some of the new bookswe now have in the library. I want to challenge all of Riverside’s Primary students to receive a certificate from the Premier.Keep Reading!Mrs HolderLIBRARY NewsFriends fill your life with joy, your soul withsunshine and your heart with love.Performing ArtsNews9Jesus is a friend who knows all your faultsand still loves you anyway.

Introducing ... Mr Jason CudbyPosition at Riverside: Physical Education and SOSEteacher. Senior Sports Coordinator.Moved over from NZ toAustralia with his wifeAmy in February thisyear.Jason has been teachingfor four years in NewZealand at PalmerstonNorth Boys High School,and also taught for oneyear in England.Hobbies include rugby(still playing), fishing,surfing, enjoymost sports andoutdoor activities.Questacon Science Circusis coming to Riverside!Monday 31st MayHighly motivating demonstration‐style science shows will beperformed right here at Riverside. Three shows will bedelivered to each College area (Junior College, MiddleCollege and Senior College) which will explore the relevanceof science and technology in everyday life using familiareveryday items and a touch of theatre to inspire and enthusestudents.New Staff & NewsWe NEED HOST FAMILIESRiverside will once again be hostingJapanese students in Term 3.10 students aged between 14‐16 years and 1 teacher.They will be here for a week.Arrive Sunday 24 July 2010 ‐ afternoon 5.30pm atRiverside and depart Saturday 31 July 2010‐ 9.00amMaryborough Bus terminal.Host families will be paid approx $50.00 per studentper day, and our visitors are looking for an Australianexperience. If you are able to provide accommodationand meals for 1 or more please advise the College assoon as possible.Students will be attending Riverside during the day andexperiencing the Australian family lifestyle with theirhost families after school hours. Japanese students willbe taken to Fraser Island, Maryborough Markets,Australia Zoo and Aboriginal Community Centre as partof their trip. Please talk to your family and see if youare able to host a Japanese student or teacher. If youwould prefer to host a girl or boy please specify, weusually have more girls then boys.Plus ...Another public show will be held at theMaryborough Show Grounds (Main Pavilion)Tuesday 1st June, 2010Come anytime between 5 to 8 pmAdmission: Family $18, Adult $6, Student/Concession $5(cash only)Under 5’s free.Riverside students attending the College show will receive afree student ticket to this event.Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.Science Toys will be on sale (cash only).www.questacon.edu.auRecruiting now!Energetic volunteers of all ages are invited to apply tojoin as brand new Fraser Coast Events crew.You will join a fun, dynamic team promoting andstaging many regional events including“Fraser Coast’s Fantastic Four”, Mary Poppins Festival,the Hervey Bay Whale Festival and theMaryborough Technology Challenge.www.frasercoastevents.com.auInquiries: tourismmb@frasercoast.qld.gov.auor call Kelli Sauer on41905742I am a unique and special personStaff & 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/calendar.htmlTERM 24th June All College Athletics Carnival17th June Year 9-10 Year 9 Formal Event Further details page 511, 14—18th June Senior College Exam Block14th June All College Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday21st—25th June Year 10 students Work Experience23rd JuneSelectedstudentsFame Excursion—BrisbanePupil Free Day24th—25th JuneAll CollegePupil Free DaysStaff Professional Development23rd June All College June Holidays commence College resumes 14th JulySaleable 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.WHENMonday 28/06/2010 to Wednesday 30/06/2010Monday and Tuesday 9 am ‐ 12 noonWednesday 9 am ‐ 3 pmWHEREAlice Street Tennis Courts MaryboroughPROGRAMThe Monday and Tuesdaysessions will consist of coaching, skills and drills.Wednesday is games and match play all day.COST$60 for 3 daysFamily rate: $50 for each child if more than one childnominated.ENROL ( by 24/06/2010 please)Bruce Rayner on 0408740418 oremail raynerprotennis@hotmail.comVacation CareMaryborough After School Care, 38 Sussex St, M’bro.Places for enrolment for Vacation Care will open on the31st of May, so please be quick to call us on ph: 4122 3714and come in to secure your booking. Vacancies are stillavailable for Before and After School Care.Email: masc38@supernerd.com.auGreat to see so many students remembering theirhats and being sun smart.Calendarof Events11“Your promise revives me, it comforts mein all my troubles.” Psalm 119:50

COMMUNITY NOTICESARE YOUR POWER BILLS TOO HIGH ??FREE HOME SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENTAccredited home sustainability assessors provide a face to faceopportunity for people to ask and hear about other programs andrebates that can help them improve the environmentalperformance of their home. Householders can access a free,comprehensive Home Sustainability Assessment to reduce theirenergy and water bills, increase the comfort of their home and helpreduce damaging carbon pollution.Call Michelle Today on 0447 776 379to book your ‘free’ assessment.The Anglican Parish ofMaryboroughinvites you to aninformal evening ofPrayer, Praise& PastaSunday 6 June 2010in St Paul’s Memorial Hall,Adelaide Street, Maryborough commencing at 5.30pmand concluding approximately 6.30pm.The evening will include informal worship,a pasta dinner, dessert, tea and coffee.Donations towards the cost of the meal would beappreciated.Children are most welcome.RSVP (acceptances) to Charmaine 4121 4745to assist with catering.Please join us!Saddle Fit Essentials for Horse OwnersAttend a workshop that will show you how to: check your own saddle, both off and on the horse Recognise how and why a saddle should fit correctly Identify common issues with saddles Rehabilitate a horse’s sore back once fit is correctWhere: Sunshine Acres, Hervey BayWhen: Saturday 24th July, 2010 Cost: $150 (deposit $75)With: Jane Clothier (Balanced Horse, Bodywork & Saddle Fit)More details: Karen Muller 0418 796 741Email: mullerK@netspace.net.auFor Sale ‐ $50018 month old Purebred Yellow Labradorwith Papers. Male. Gentle nature. Greatwith children. Needs love, play and moretraining. Up to date with all immunizations.Good home only.Email: sweet_loving_devil@hotmail.comLocal Music GroupWork with a live band, accompany yourself orprofessionalise the use of backing material.Gain some experience and receive guidance forpresentation and performance skills.This is a six month project with very high outcomes for theright people. Limited numbers. Contact Kerrie Marshall0417 718 490 for further information.Run by Hervey Bay Arts Council and sponsored by Fraser Coast Regional CouncilC H E S SOne Day Tourname ntPresented by Bundaberg Chess Club Incorporatedto be held at Maryborough State High SchoolCnr Ferry St and Kent St MaryboroughSaturday 19th June 2010Phone 074151 7469 or menhamat@hotmail.comTo register and for further informationPRIZE MONEYTwo divisions: Adult & Child$5 per head entry fee.CommunityNoticesWizard of OZ Show—QLD Tour 2010Billed as one of Australia’s top children’s shows, that spreadsa message of hope and self‐esteem.12Performance to be held at the Brolga TheatreFriday 2nd July at 3:30pmTickets $13 ‐ $15Bookings and details 4122 6000

SHOW RESULTS FOR RIVERSIDE CATTLEMaryborough Show - Delta (Bazadaise Heifer) 3rd placeRosa (Belted Galloway) 3rd placeMyrtle (Led Heifer) 3rd placeEmma (Charolais Heifer) 2nd placeChilders Show -Myrtle (Led Heifer)Champion Led Steer/HeiferGrand ChampionRiverside's young artists reaped rewards at the FraserCoast Show's art & photography exhibitions.Our students entered artworks completed over thelast twelve months including drawings, paintings,mixed media and digital imaging. Amongst the manyachievements were numerous highly commendedawards, whilst Ryan Storrs of Year 8 and Nicole Rachof Year 12 won second place in their respective agesections. Matthew Lloyd won first place in his agecategory and Alanah Clayton of Year 12 won her agegroup and overall Junior Champion. Congratulationsto all of our students who exhibited their artwork!Fine ArtHighly Commended:Mia SelbySkye SaidTim GibsonKatelyn McGuiganCarissa AshwinChris TaylorBrandon Draicchio2nd Place in age Group:Ryan StorrsNicole Rach1st Place in age group:Matthew LloydAlanah ClaytonJunior Champion:Alanah ClaytonPhotographyHighly Commended:Shelby KennyLucy Kinbacher

The Year 8 students have been making clocks in Wood Tech this year, and many of them had themfinished in time for the show. (As per our front page feature) A new class ‘Junior woodworkers’ wascreated for the students to enter.1 st – Gabriella Rasteiro2 nd – Stefanie Csonka3 rd – Shauna Smith4 th – James HowlettBut it was very close with only 6 points between 1 st and 8 th place.Last Thursday Prep and Grade 1 went on atrip to the Fraser Coast show. The childrenhad a great time looking around thepavilions, watching Guy McLean's horseshow, watching pig races, viewing artwork,tasting honey and much more! Thankyou toall the parents and grandparents who camealong and helped out.SHOW RESULTS FOR RIVERSIDE PONIESBraveheart 1st & Reserve ChampionHughy 2nd PlaceRain 4th PlaceSHOW RESULTS FOR RIVERSIDE POULTRYAn amazing result, winning 1st place inseven categories and one 2nd place.Wyandotte Gold Laced HenWyandotte Gold Laced CockWyandotte Gold Laced PulletWyandotte Gold Laced CockerelAustralorp Black Hen Australorp Blue CockAustralorp Blue Pullet

Welcome to the business end of Semester 1!Final assignments, exam blocks and reports will all becompleted in the coming weeks. Please remain prayerfulfor students and staff alike.The following are some tips for the Year 8 & 9 studentswho sit exams in Week 8 and the Senior students who sitexams in Week 9.1. Be Organised. Have a revision timetable. Writedown the dates and times of the exams. With yourchild, work out what needs to be done by when and‘reverse engineer’ a revision timetable. Don’t letthem leave difficult subjects to the last moment.2. Target specific topics in the revision timetable, notwhole subjects.3. There is no correct revision method. Find the way to revise that works the best.4. Concentration increases with adequate hydration and a low GI diet.5. Exercise regularly.6. Forty minutes is about as long as a child can concentrate in one stretch. The brain’s ability to concentratedrops after 35 to 40 minutes so it is best to take a break at that point for 5 or 10 minutes. The brainmaximises beginnings and endings but not the middle, so this method effectively minimises that middleperiod. It’s a good time for a drink and some fruit (or nuts.... but NOT high sugar food). Be warned that TVor computer entrainment/socialising at the break will make it very hard to get started again.7. Remind them that just staring at notes doesn’t help. They need strategies to ensure the material is beingabsorbed- writing it down, repeating it aloud, testing themselves.8. Seniors should revise exam technique, using past papers (if available). Every question should be attemptedand the answer planned out before starting to write.9. Accept that children are worried about exams and tend to be grumpy. Remind them about stress-reductiontechniques like exercise and calm breathing. Reassure them that you value their efforts more than perfectresults.10. On the morning of an exam, avoid wishing them ‘good luck’. Talk of luck can raise anxiety levels. Schoolexams are not a lottery; they are one way to appraise learning. It’s better to say - “I hope everything goeswell’.REMINDER: the last day of Term for students is Tuesday 22 nd June.UPDATE: the first day of Term 3 is Tuesday 13 th July.REPORTS: can be collected from College Reception on the morning (only) of Friday 25 th June. Uncollected reportswill be posted home.Blessings,Stuart TaylorDeputy Principal

By Taylor HughesDear Parents/Caregivers,We are planning to host an Origin Night as a fundraising event for the Year 12graduation formal. This will be an event held at the College, where parents andstudents will have the opportunity to come to the school and watch the 2 ndOrigin game, June 16 th which could be the decider.The event will have either free entry with a BBQ and drinks for sale, or a prefixedprice that includes drinks and food. A survey is attached to help us get an idea ofhow many parents are happy to attend and what method of fundraising ispreferred.Please make the time to fill this out and return it to the College AdministrationOffice. You will be helping the Year 12’s of 2010 graduation ceremony be thebest it can be. Please return this note by Wednesday the 2 nd of June.1. Approximately how many people would be attending from your family?(Place number here)2. Which is your preferred method ? ( Please tick one)Pay a fixed price per head for entry, with food and drinks provided.No entry fee and pre-order and pay for food and drinks in advance.No entry fee with food and drinks all sold for set price on the night.3. Would you prefer? (Please tick one)Seating in undercover areaSeating on grass (bring picnic rugs)Seating in enclosed area, such as a large room