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- Principal’s Report
- Real Schools – When things go wrong at school
- 2025 Levies and Student Assistance Scheme (STAS)
- Reminder for Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews
- Science & Engineering Challenge 2025 – A Flight of Fancy or Bridge over Winning Waters
- Scott Darlow
- Congratulations Mia
- Prefects Profiles
- Riverside High School Beanie’s
- Attendance – Leaving school early
- Reminder of what your child should do if feeling unwell
- 2026 Frank MacDonald Memorial Prize Competition
- Term 2 Youth Programs at Launceston Library
- Queechy Penguins Hockey Club
Dear Parents/Guardians
It has been a wonderful start to Term 2, with students focused on learning and excited for the change of option subjects and the opportunity to participate in school representative sport. A reminder to parents/guardians that the school calendar can be located at https://riversidehigh.education.tas.edu.au/.
At the end of Term 1 the Interim Report for students was sent home. This week, 260 students received Merit Certificates for Outstanding Application to Studies. These certificates recognise students outstanding application toward their studies, having demonstrated excellence in the attributes of effort, task completion, behaviour and organisation in all subjects.
New Staff
This term we welcomed Mr Cameron Doyle to the teaching team at Riverside High School. Mr Doyle will be a part of the Year 8 teaching team and is a trained Maths/HPE Teacher. We welcome Mr Doyle to Riverside High School.
School Uniform
As the weather becomes colder a reminder to students to transition to the school winter learning uniform. The winter learning uniform is pictured in this week’s newsletter along with the sports uniform. Students participating in the Year 9/10 NHSSSA Sports Roster are permitted to wear their sports uniform to school on the Wednesday and Year 8 students participating in the sport roster on a Thursday. The Riverside High School beanies are also an optional uniform garment for students in winter.
Importance of Home Group / Class Teacher 8:45-9:00am
Home Group starts at 8:45am each morning and it’s where Home Group Teachers record attendance and communicate important information to students about the day, school events, opportunities and extracurricular activities.
Home Group Teachers provide pastoral care to students ensuring they feel connected to school and friends and have a significant adult at school to communicate with. Please support your child to be at school on time and organised.
The Breakfast Club is open each day and all students are welcome to have breakfast in our Café from 8:10am.
The Riverside Shopping Complex will not serve students after 8:40am. The complex of a morning is not supervised by teachers, so we are asking parents/guardians to ensure their child is dropped at school rather than the shopping complex of a morning. If your son/daughter needs to go to the Shopping Complex, please support them to be at school on time.
Attendance - Every school day matters
We love seeing your child at school every day – it’s the best place for them to learn and grow. It’s a chance to be around their friends, learn new things (including life skills), spark their curiosity and have fun.
For tips on creating positive attendance habits, visit the Anything can happen website.
Please talk to us if you’re having trouble getting your child to school. We’re here to help and support is available.
Drug Education Network 2025 Year 8
Each year Riverside High School has Year 8 students engaged with the Drug Education Network (DEN). DEN work alongside school communities to provide education that supports the existing Health and Physical Education (HPE) curriculum. Students are provided the information they need to stay safe and make informed decisions about alcohol and other drugs. We thank DEN again for engaging with our Year 8 students and providing engaging and age-appropriate information.
Student Walking Route Reminder
Please notice that the main access point to the student admin counter is via the courtyard.
If arriving to school from a parent drop off, please ask them to drop you at the Parent Parking Bays so you can walk to the Student Admin Counter via the courtyard. The Admin Entrance is not for student entry to school.
When leaving in the direction of Windsor, use the crossing adjacent to bus stop 1.
Please make yourself familiar with the expected entry and exit pathways.
NEVER CROSS across the highway nor walk or ride on Brownfield’s Lane. Always use the pathways in and out of school, the underpass or lights to cross the highway.
Thank you for your co-operation.
Jeanna Bolton
Principal
2025 levies are now due for payment. Invoices for 2025 levies were posted to families in March. If you did not receive your invoice or would like a copy, please contact our administration office on 6327 6333.
Payment for school levies can be made against this invoice; payment details can be found on the invoice.
Payments can be made via;
- bPay
- Internet payments
- Via our school QKR App
- Over the phone at our school office or in person
- CentrePay deductions (can be arranged through our administration office)
If you would like to pay in instalments or complete a payment plan, we are happy to assist you in this process. Please contact Cynthia Pearce our School Business Manager on 6327 6333.
Applications for 2025 Student Assistance Scheme (STAS) are still open, please check your eligibility via this online link; Student Assistance Scheme (STAS) (education.tas.gov.au)
Please contact our School Business Manager to discuss your levies and payment options.
Please be aware that our Term 2, Parent/Teacher/Student Interview Evenings will be held on Monday, 19th May from 3:30 to 5:00pm and Tuesday, 20th May from 3:30 to 6:30pm.
Here are the steps involved in booking a Parent/Teacher/Student interview:
Go to www.schoolinterviews.com.au and enter the code v5et2. Alternatively, you can scan the QR Code featured below.
- Enter your details and select your preferred meeting type.
- Select RHS from the subject drop-down menu.
- Select the teachers you wish to see from the drop-down menu.
- Select the appointment times that best suit your family.
- Click on Finish. Your selected bookings will be emailed to you immediately. If you do not receive your email, please check your junk-mail and/or enter the event code again and check the spelling of your email address. Update your details if the email address is incorrect.
- Please do not delete the email you receive and keep it somewhere safe as you may need to refer to it at a later date.
- Please add your appointments to your calendar as we are, unfortunately, not in a position to send reminders home.
- Bookings must be finalised by Wednesday, 14th May at 9:00am.
- If you need to view, cancel, change or print your bookings, please click on the confirmation email you received after you made your bookings or return to schoolinterviews.com.au and enter the code and the email address you used when you made your bookings.
We look forward to seeing you at our Parent/Teacher/Student Evenings.
On Tuesday, 6 May, 32 students headed off to the Inveresk UTAS Campus for the Science & Engineering Challenge 2025.
Eight different teams were involved in design, problem solving and construction challenges that involved activities, such as, house and bridge design, flight, communication, fish traps and wind power.
Riverside High School set a new distance record for the Balsa Glider and led the way in the Eco Habitat and Bridge Design.
Apart from the obvious design, construction and problem-solving elements the students worked in groups of four throughout the day so teamwork was an important element as well.
More importantly, all the participants enjoyed the day and embraced the different challenges; which were sometimes times well outside their comfort zone, with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
After the final exhilarating Bridge Challenge was completed and scores tallied, Riverside High School was a clear leader in this round of the Northern Heat, which gives us a direct ticket to the State Final on Monday, 19 May, in Hobart.
Stephen Hindrum
Scott Darlow, an Aboriginal singer-songwriter and educator from Yorta Yorta country, recently shared his culture and insights with Grade 7 and 9 students.
For Grade 7, the experience was a cultural journey brought to life through storytelling and the evocative sounds of the Yidaki. Students experienced firsthand how this traditional instrument enhances narratives of Aboriginal culture, traditions, and deep connection to the land.
For Grade 9, the focus shifted to the significant impact of colonisation on Aboriginal people. Through his music and powerful narratives, Scott explored the historical events and their enduring consequences, prompting students to critically consider the past and its ongoing relevance.
Both presentations offered valuable opportunities to learn directly from an Aboriginal perspective, fostering understanding and encouraging reflection on Australia's history and the importance of reconciliation.
Cam Downie
At the end of Term 1, Mia 9C travelled to Adelaide to compete in the U/16 Australian Hockey Championships. Tasmania played very well securing one win and one draw for the tournament and scored in most of their games. Congratulations Mia.
My name is Brodie and I am a Community Portfolio Prefect at Riverside High School for 2025. Leadership means to me is someone who takes initiative, supports others and is a role model. I believe a leader does not need to have their own group or team, it’s about leading by example and demonstrating strong values, such as courage or resilience, and being someone who inspires others to strive for greatness.
Outside of school I spend my time cooking and am interested in video games. I enjoy the strategy and game sense needed to win. Working with others and building a sense of community is a focus area for my leadership.
This perspective is important for my role as a Community Prefect if I am to achieve my goal of fostering and creating a sense of community and outside of school.
I am Beatrix and I am a Community Prefect. I believe in the power of service and that small acts of kindness and involvement can lead to real change, both in our school and the wider community.
Outside of school, I enjoy, spending time outdoors and playing soccer. I love working on creative projects and helping organise activities that bring people together. These interests fuel my passion for supporting the community and encouraging others to take part in different opportunities as they arise.
Throughout my time at school, I have learnt that leadership is less about being in charge and more about lifting others up. I try to be someone who listens first, acts with heart and always looks for ways to include those around me.
If I can help even one person feel more connected or proud of the difference they can make, then I know I will have fulfilled my role. My aim is to lead with kindness, stay positive and always help others.
I am Emerson, a Community Prefect this year. I love my role because it combines my strengths in community and public speaking. I am excited to help with upcoming activities and events, embracing the fun, interesting and challenging experiences ahead.
My hobbies are working at my part time job, hanging out with my friends, hiking, surfing and gaming. My goal this year is to connect the senior and junior grades to foster lasting positive experiences.
I am confident that together, as a team, we will leave a lasting, positive legacy at Riverside High School.
As the weather is starting to cool off a reminder that Riverside High School Beanie’s are in stock at our Uniform Shop. Please order on the Qkr App - $15 each.
What should you do if your child needs to leave school early?
Students are required to sign out at the Student Admin Counter if they have to leave school early for any reason. Communication from parents/guardians can be via:
- Phoning the Administration Office which is open between 8:00am – 4:00pm (6327 6333)
- Using the Schoolzine App.
- Sending an email to either the Home Group teacher or our school email address Riverside.High.Admin.Staff@decyp.tas.gov.au
- When leaving our school for an appointment, students must have a GREEN LEAVE FORM which has been signed by Admin Staff and an Assistant Principal.
- The Leave Pass is preferably completed before school and must be left with a member of our Admin Team at the time of leaving.
- The student must also sign out at the time of departure.
- Students who sign out for appointments should sign back in at the Student Admin Counter on their return.
Following this process ensures that students meet their parents for collection promptly without interrupting classes.
If a student is feeling unwell or is injured, they need to get a signed pass from their teacher to go to the Admin office and ask for First Aid assistance.
The First Aid officer will then determine if the student is well enough to stay at school or needs to go home. The First Aid officer will then contact parents/carers if the student needs to go home.
Could parents/carers please discourage their child from messaging or calling home during class time instead of going to First Aid.
