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- Principal’s Report
- The Brain and Behaviour (Real Schools)
- Interim Reports
- Panta Rei Survey
- Northern Employment and Business Hub Futures Expo
- Prefects Profiles
- Grip Leadership Conference – Friday 14 March
- Micah Women’s Network Launceston Dinner – Wednesday 19 March – Tailrace Centre
- Attendance – Leaving school early
- Reminder of what your child should do if feeling unwell:
Dear Parents/Guardians
Riverside High School - School Association 2025
On Monday evening the Riverside High School Association AGM for 2025 was held. Thank you to the parents and guardians who attended and volunteered their time to be on the School Association. The board in 2025 will continue to progress the SA Strategic Plan with a focus on ‘actions for 2025’. The school fair or ‘Sidefest’ will be held in Term 4 and the board are looking forward to the planning and coordination of this school community event and hope to involve parents and guardians in the planning process. Thank you to parent representative Justine Alexander for your work and time with the School Association in 2023/2024.
The School Association Board Members for 2025 are -
Jeanna Bolton - Principal, Colin Smith - Chair, Andrew Murfett - Vice, Daryl Jones - Treasurer, Cynthia Pearce - Business Manager, Ian Abernathy, Jay Duggan, Adrian Smith, Andrew Kelly, Roger Gillett, Jayanthi Manian.
What is a School Association? (Department for Education, Children and Young People School Association Handbook)
The School Association is made up of the parents, staff and community members of a school. School Associations exist for each Tasmanian Government School, including primary schools, high schools, district schools and colleges. The School Association is an important part of the school, working with the Principal to achieve shared outcomes for learners attending the school and for the benefit of the whole school community. Membership of the School Association provides a forum for the sharing of knowledge and skills. The purpose of the School Association is to provide members with a way to participate and support the school.
Why have a School Association? (Department for Education, Children and Young People school Association Handbook)
Research shows that children do better at school when their parents are involved and engaged in their education. Parent and community engagement in school is important, as it:
- creates a collaborative culture within the school,
- uses existing community strengths to benefit all learners,
- creates collaborative teamwork between staff,
- parents and the community,
- role models good citizenship to learners,
- inspires and helps learners to succeed,
- helps create better understanding between the local community and school, fosters a good understanding of the value and benefits of education,
- provides adult learning opportunities,
- supports opportunities for creative thinking,
- creates community support.
Interim Reports
On Friday, the 11th April, we will be sending home the Term 1 Interim Report with students. The report provides an indication of how your child has settled into school in each subject area and also includes a Home Group report. The report at this stage of the year does not provide achievement ratings. Parent/teacher/student interviews will be held in Term 2 and we encourage all parents/guardians and students to attend. Teachers will also be sharing ‘evidence of learning’ or ‘work samples’ with parents and guardians at the interviews.
Relay for Life
Relay for Life will be held on Saturday, 5th April at the Silverdome in Launceston. Riverside High School offers this opportunity each year to Year 10 students. Thank you to our Prefects for organising the school teams, the staff volunteering support on the day and to the students who are participating. Best of luck and thank you from the Riverside High School community.
Riverside Rippers
The Riverside Rippers recipients are communicated with our whole school community each fortnight. The Rippers reflect our school values and are taught explicitly in Home Group and guide all of our work and interactions as a school community. Riverside Rippers can be found at https://riversidehigh.education.tas.edu.au/, go to Parent Information and then to Latest Newsletter and on the Riverside Rippers tab.
School Buses
- Always treat the driver with respect. They have the important job of getting you and others to and from school safely.
- Speak quietly and do not create unnecessary noise that may distract the driver. If playing music, use headphones or keep it at a low volume.
- Move towards the back of the bus (or as instructed by the bus driver) and take your seat. Remain in your seat, wear a seatbelt where seatbelts are fitted, and do not move around the bus unnecessarily.
- If you do not have a seat, move toward the back of the bus and hold on to the handgrip.
- School bags should be placed under the seat, in the racks, or on your lap. They must not block the aisles, doors or emergency exits.
- Make sure you know where the emergency exit is in case you ever need to use it.
- Always show care, courtesy and common sense while travelling on the bus, including using appropriate language when speaking to other passengers. Swearing is not tolerated or acceptable behaviour on the school bus.
- Always keep your feet on the ground and your limbs within the bus.
- Take all rubbish with you when leaving the bus.
- Avoid eating or drinking except for medical reasons or where the bus driver gives you permission.
- Report any vandalism of the bus to your driver when it is safe to do so.
- Sit in a designated seat if instructed by the bus driver.
Jeanna Bolton
Principal
We wish to advise that all our students will receive their Interim Reports at the end of this term. This is a progress report that presents a snapshot of how the year has started in each subject area. The report provides a rating on key attributes that are important for successful learning. While it is too early in the year to include an academic achievement rating, this report will give a clear indication of how your child is working in each subject.
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.
- This will give both families and teachers an opportunity to discuss how to best support students’ ongoing learning and allow evidence of learning or student work samples to be shared.
- Students are strongly encouraged to attend with their parents/guardians.
- Interview appointments are for 10 minutes.
- Details on how to book a Parent/Teacher/Student interview will be sent home at the beginning of Term 2.
- Please be aware that some staff are part-time and their availability will be shown in the booking system.
- For these teachers and others who you may find are fully booked on the night, please make contact with them directly through the School Admin to make alternative arrangements.
Please be aware that we are continuing our phased implementation of the Communicating Learning Progress with Families Policy. This year, we will again share evidence of learning or student work samples with families throughout the year. We know that sharing learning progress more regularly will support the development of strong partnerships and help families to feel connected to their child’s learning. Opportunities to meet with your child’s teacher/s about their learning progress will also be provided. The below table is an outline of our Communicating Learning Progress with Families schedule across the year.
| Term | Reports and Student/Parent/Teacher Interviews | Sharing of Evidence of Student Learning Requirements |
| Term 1 |
Interim Reports Attributes: Effort, Organisation, Task Completion and Behaviour are completed for all subjects in SARIS. Reports sent home towards the end of Term 1. |
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| Term 2 |
*Student/Parent/Teacher Interviews Interviews to be held on Monday, 19th May from 3:30 to 5:00pm and Tuesday, 20th May from 3:30 to 6:30pm. Mid-year Reports Ratings (9-point for core subjects and 5-point for options) and Attributes entered for full year subjects and Grade 7 half-year subjects. Mid-year Reports sent home towards the end of Term 2. |
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Adrian Smith
Assistant Principal
The Panta Rei is the Riverside High School Magazine/Yearbook which celebrates the teaching and learning programs and extracurricular activities student in Years 7-12 participate in.
The cost for the school magazine is $25.
We would like to collect feedback on the Panta Rei from our school community.
Please take the time to complete our 5-minute survey.
This week a group of Grade 10 students travelled to George Town to participate in the Northern Employment and Business Hub Futures Expo. Held at the Memorial Hall in George Town, it featured more than 50 exhibitors. Students really enjoyed learning about a diverse range of careers, training and learning opportunities.
Riverside High School students’ positivity and engagement were commended by organisers and exhibitors.
The highlights, besides the sausage sizzle, included workshops from McDonalds regarding entry level positions; Australian Defence Force recruitment; hands on activities in trades such as virtual reality experiences and learning about apprenticeships and further education.
We would like to thank Tania and the team at NEBHUB for putting together an outstanding career expo and helping our students with options and opportunities for their future.
Adam Child
My name is Nandali and I am excited to be on this year’s Prefect Board. I am ecstatic to be a part of the Learning Portfolio as I get to work with an amazing group of individuals and make meaningful contributions to our school. I am honoured that I get to represent our school as I have always admired Prefects from previous years and plan to continue and maintain the high quality and effective work they did. I will strive for excellence in all aspects of my work and use my strengths to come up with innovate solutions.
When I’m not working at Officeworks or studying, I love spending time creating with a variety of mediums and I’m always looking for something new to try. I have played basketball for the past couple of years but I’m thinking of exploring new sports. In my free time, I also enjoy reading and doing puzzles, which help me stay sharp and unwind.
I'm eager to continue learning, growing, and pushing myself in everything I do. I’m looking forward to all the experiences and challenges that come with pursuing my goals and I’m always ready for the next adventure or obstacle. As a Prefect I feel it’s my duty to help others pursue their goals and interests so they can achieve their best self. There is always something new to learn and it’s important to push ourselves and try new things while having fun along the way.
My name is Flynn and I am delighted to be a member of the 2025 Prefect Broad, as a member of the Learning Portfolio Team which includes Academic and Arts. Since Grade 8, I have wanted to be a Prefect because of the amazing opportunities that come with it, such as, meeting new people and being able to represent our school.
Outside of school I like hanging out with my friends, I like fishing, going to the gym, playing sport and helping my family if they need it. But I spend most of my time working at Woolworths in Riverside.
The Learning Portfolio is about giving other students a voice and the opportunity to show their talent to the whole school, by encouraging them to express their academic and artistic abilities. This portfolio is made up of six enthusiastic and motivated individuals that also strive in the academic and artistic space. We have many exiting things planned this year and are looking forward to including all students so they can have their best year at Riverside High School.
Nandali & Flynn
Last week, the Prefect Board had the exciting opportunity to attend the GRIP Leadership Conference; a day packed with inspiration, creativity, and heaps of fun. We got to choose from a range of engaging elective sessions, including "Creating School Events That Everyone Can Connect To "Creative Ideas for Your School That Aren’t Events", Being a Leader Who Supports Others," and "Tackling Something That Feels Impossible." Each session challenged us to think outside the box and gave us fresh ideas to bring back to our school.
But it wasn’t all just serious leadership talk we also played interactive games that encouraged us to meet, collaborate, and maybe even get a little competitive with student leaders from all over Tasmania. The atmosphere was electric, the lessons were invaluable, and most importantly, we left feeling more inspired than ever. Through the experience, we also grew closer as a team, feeling more connected and confident in our ability to support each other as leaders. The Prefect Board is buzzing with ideas, and we can’t wait to put our new skills into action to make this year the most inclusive, exciting, and memorable one yet!
Charlie 10D
Micah Women’s Network Launceston Dinner was a great experience to be part of, we learnt valuable lessons about women in leadership from the guest speaker.
Bea 10D
The Micah Women’s Network Launceston Dinner was a great opportunity to hear from female leaders about the unique challenges they face and how we should face challenges in the future.
Ava 10E
I thought the Micah Women’s Network Launceston Dinner painted a picture of what women can do in positions of leadership, and how big action starts with the little things.
Bonnie 10C
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 injured, the correct procedure is for them 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.
