This is how we Learn and Live! - Riverbank Public School

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SCHOOL NEWSLETTER • 6 September 2017 • TERM 3 WEEK 8 This is how we Learn and Live!

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Week 8 National Literacy and Numeracy Week

SASS Recognition Week 6 September K-2 Athletics Carnival 9am to 1pm School Oval 8 September No PSSA, Footy Colours & Jersey Day Fundraiser

3-6 Assembly 3/4B Week 9 Stage 3 Great Aussie Bush Camp Monday- Friday 11 September Stage 2 CARES excursion 3/4B 12 September Stage 2 CARES excursion 3/4L 14 September Stage 2 CARES excursion 3/4J 15 September No PSSA, K-2 Assembly 1/2G Week 10 18 September Stage 2 CARES excursion 3/4R 19 September Stage 2 CARES excursion 3/4W 22 September No PPSA, Year 6 Circus Berserkus Fun Day – Mufti

clothes Week 1 Term 4 9 October Students return to school NO Staff Development Day 10 October Stage 2 Zoo excursion 12 October School Walk-a-thon 13 October Ridges Festival of the Arts 6pm

Term 3 Important Calendar Dates



PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Ridges Zone Athletics Carnival Congratulations to our 51 students who competed at the Ridges Athletics Carnival. Well done to the following 5 Riverbank students who will be representing Ridges at the Sydney West Area PSSA Athletics Carnival on Wednesday 13 September. Alyse - 100m and 200m, Chris – 100m, Arman – High Jump, Reef – Shot Put & Jagan – Shot Put. National Literacy and Numeracy Week This week we acknowledge and raise awareness of the importance of literacy and numeracy at school and beyond. Ridges Festival of the Arts Riverbank PS will be performing, along with Parklea PS, John Palmer PS, Ironbark Ridge PS, Schofields PS, Kellyville Ridge PS, Quakers East PS, Glenwood HS, The Ponds HS and The Ponds School at the Hillsong Convention Centre on Friday 13 October 2017. Concert tickets on sale!! $25.00 non reserved seating only. EVERYONE IS WELCOME to come along and support Riverbank. It is a wonderful evening highlighting many talents from local schools. Our students are very excited to be performing in front of an audience of over 1000. Our choir will once again perform with students from The Ponds School. NAPLAN Online As indicated in previous newsletters, NSW will begin to transition to NAPLAN testing online throughout this year in readiness for 2018. As a result, the 2017 Year 3 and 5 students will participate in an online readiness test during the week of September 4, allowing for the students, and teachers to become familiar with the online testing environment and the test platform before its implementation next year. The Readiness test will consist of two online assessments: a writing assessment and a combination literacy/numeracy composite assessment. The duration of each assessment will be approximately 40 minutes. http://www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment/naplan-online

http://www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment/naplan-online



SASS Recognition Week The 4 September – 8 September is School Administrative and Support (SAS) Staff Recognition Week. This is an opportunity for the whole school community to recognise and thank our amazing SAS staff for the important work they do for our students and community. SAS staff includes our front office School Administrative staff, our General Assistants, and our Student Learning Support Officers (or “teachers’ aides”). Our SAS staff are the “heart” of our school, ensuring that each day runs smoothly. We are fortunate and privileged to have a large team of non-teaching staff who are vital to the successful operation of our school. We would like to extend our thanks to; Mrs Newton, Mrs Arundel, Mrs Smith, Mrs Jeske, Mrs Wardell, Mrs Langley, Ms Murphy, Mrs McDonald, Mr Charters, Mrs Finadri, Ms Baldin, Mrs Sarina, Mr Laing, Mr Gerardis and Miss Arundel. Public Speaking On Monday 28 August 2017, the Stage 2 and 3 public speaking finalists represented Riverbank at the Hills Public Speaking competition. Mia and Zoe from Stage 2 and Mia and Zeynep from Stage 3 proudly represented our school. The students were required to present their prepared speech, followed by an impromptu speech. On the lead up to the semi finals, Mrs Neldner and Mrs Redman helped the students prepare and practice their presentation skills. The quality of the speeches from all competitors were of a high standard. We are proud to announce that Mia from Stage 3 was chosen to progress to the finals. Congratulations to these wonderful students!



Student Achievement Last weekend Connor from 3/4W entered a Martial Arts competition and received first place in Tricking and Flying Side Kick! Connor was thrilled with his results and is looking forward to many future competitions. An awesome achievement!

Moksh (1/2B) participated in the 'Winter State Level Gymnastic Team Competition" held on Sunday 27 August at Rooty Hill Gymnastics and Aquatic Centre in Under 7 Level 2 category. There were teams from all around NSW. Out of the six apparatus, Moksh received gold in Rings, High bar, Parallel bar; Silver medal in Floor and Bronze medal in Vault. The team came overall 1st, received a gold, and named NSW Winter State champions 2017. What an awesome achievement!

Circus Berserkus

Circus Berserkus is a Stage 3 run FUN DAY for the students and teachers and is held on the last day of Term 3. There will be 32 stalls for all to enjoy! Wristbands ($5.00) will go on sale outside the hall every morning during weeks 8 & 9. Students can pay at the hall (where their name will be marked off on a class list) OR they can give their money (in a clearly labelled zip lock bag) to their classroom teacher. Wristbands will be handed out to the students on the day. Thank you for supporting our Stage 3 fundraiser.



Annual Walk-a-Thon On Thursday 12 October, we will once again hold our annual Walk-a-Thon to raise money for technology. Sponsor cards will be sent home next week. The school holidays are a perfect time for students to seek the support of donations from family members. Finally Don’t forget to wear your footy colours and jersey this Friday as we raise awareness for Footy Colours Day and Jersey Day. Have a wonderful fortnight, Jeanie Brown Principal

MESSAGE from the DEPUTY PRINCIPAL Absences and Partial Absence Occasionally, we understand that circumstances occur that make children run late for school. These children MUST be taken to the front office by a parent to complete a ‘Partial Attendance’ for our records. Repeated ‘Partial Attendances’ will be scrutinised and if they continue the Home School Liaison Officer will become involved. If your child is absent for any reason from school, could you please ensure that a note is provided stating the date and reason for that absence. This is a legal responsibility and is closely monitored by the Department. An explanation of absence is required within 7 days. If the school has not received a note outlining a reason for the absence, a reminder letter will be sent home after 7 days. If no explanation is received, the school will ring or refer the absence/s to the Home School Liaison Officer (HSLO). Safety at 3:00pm



Each afternoon I am surprised by the large amount of parents who are willing to break the law when picking up their children and even more surprised when they compromise the safety of their own children for the sake of a few minutes. Whilst I understand that traffic congestion at the front of the school is a mitigating factor when picking up your children, it is still no excuse to break the law or put your child’s safety in jeopardy. I have witnessed parents double parking whilst waiting for their child, this is not only dangerous but selfish as it blocks the road for motorists who wish to continue driving down Wentworth Street. Parents who stop their car and double park and call their child to hop in the car are a major concern. The child has to walk between cars to get to their own car, which can cause an accident or put the child’s safety at risk. I am concerned by the large amount of parents who DO NOT cross at the pedestrian crossing and prefer to cross on the right hand side of the front gate. This means crossing in-between parked cars and often stopping traffic in order to get across the road. Unfortunately, not all cars will stop in this situation and I have witnessed many narrow escapes. Please make safety your first priority when picking up your children in the afternoon and ensure that you obey all road rules to make Riverbank a safe place. Parent Portal The Parent Portal is added to on a regular basis. This week I have added a module where parents who have students in Years 3 and 5 can examine their child’s NAPLAN results. You are able to have a look and print off your child’s last report and examine attendance data. Tell Them From Me Parent Survey NOW OPEN The Partners in Learning parent survey is part of the Tell Them From Me suite of surveys on student engagement. The parent survey helps to clarify and strengthen the important relationship between parent and school. The survey is designed to measure, assess and report insights from the parent point of view at the school and system levels. The focus of this NSW survey is on student wellbeing, engagement and effective teaching practices. The surveys will be conducted in all participating schools between Monday 28 August (Week 7, Term 3) and Friday 13 October 2017 (Week 1, Term 4).



The Survey for Riverbank’s Parents will be open from Monday August 28 until the end of Term. If you would like to complete the survey use the link below. https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/trbg5 Tell Them From Me Student Survey As in Term 1, our school, like many others in the state, will participate in a Department of Education initiative: the Tell Them From Me student Feedback Survey II. The survey aims to help improve student learning outcomes and measures factors that are known to affect academic achievement and other student outcomes. The focus of the NSW-wide survey is on student wellbeing, engagement and effective teaching practices. More information about the survey is available http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au/information-for-parents

The survey is a great opportunity for our students in Years 4-6 to provide our school with valuable and quick feedback on what they think about school life, how engaged they are with school and the different ways that teachers interact with them. Schools in Australia and around the world have used the Tell Them From Me survey to help improve how they do things at school. The survey is confidential and school staff will not be able to identify individual students from their responses. The survey is conducted online and will typically take less than 30 minutes to complete. It will be administered during school hours between September 11th to October 13th.

Participating in the survey is entirely voluntary, and a consent form has been sent home with students – if you do not want your child or children to participate, please return the consent form to school by Friday September 8th. A set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and copies of the consent form, including translated consent forms, are available from the website provided

Michael Kammerer Deputy Principal

https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/trbg5

http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au/information-for-parents



SCHOOL PAYMENTS

Have your contact details changed? Do you have the school app on your phone?

Have you joined our Facebook page?

• All permission notes will be sent home with students • Each family will have their Statement of Account emailed home (this will be sent to your family

email) • All notes are placed on our website should you need another copy

PAYMENT OPTIONS • Can be made online either through the direct link sent with your family statement or through

‘Make a Payment’ on our website • Credit card and EFTPOS are available at the front office between 8.30am and 1.30pm, MONDAY -

THURSDAY • Use the school payment envelope (available from the front office) and fill out details to pay by

credit, cash or cheque • Please bring your statement or a completed payment envelope to the front office when paying –

with over 900 students this ensures correct details are used and payment processed in an efficient manner

School Admin. Office



Restorative Practices Restorative Practices form the relational basis for Quality Teaching and Learning at Riverbank Public School. Our Restorative Practice Framework, because of its explicit nature, offers a common language and practice capable of fostering healthy relationships. Student achievement is enhanced through Restorative values being embedded as a way of being and learning together. Our approach fosters individual responsibility and helps develop empathy. Inappropriate behaviour or choices and mistakes can be viewed as an opportunity for insight, learning and development in both the academic and social domains. The explicit framework is inextricably linked to the Quality Teaching Framework and includes the following sets of questions to be asked by children, teachers and parents. When Things Go Wrong…..When Someone Has Been Hurt • What happened? • What were you thinking of at the time? • What have you thought about since? • Who has been affected by what you have done? In what way? • What do you think you may do to make things right? • What did you think when you realised what happened? • What impact has this incident had on you and others? • What has been the hardest thing for you? • What do you think needs to happen to make things right?

The process is empowering as it takes students from the past to the present and gives them hope for the future. It empowers them to make things right and heal any harm that has been done. A restorative classroom setting is one that values dialogue through an inclusive approach where everyone expects to be heard and through this participatory process students develop the capacity to learn that emotions are an important and legitimate expression of healthy dialogue. This process helps students to deal with conflict, tensions and difference in respectful ways that engender trust and foster healthy relationships. Our school rules incorporate the ‘Help Increase the Peace Keys’ to promote a harmonious, nurturing and challenging living and learning environment.



School Motto The school’s motto, ‘Learning to Live, Living to Learn’, reinforces a broad and enriching curriculum which not only focuses on the development of literacy and numeracy skills but also on the social and emotional wellbeing of the students whilst respecting a culturally diverse community. Riverbank Public School Code of Behaviour • We share the voice space by listening actively to others and expressing ourselves confidently. • We follow instructions by being in the right place, at the right time, doing the right thing. • We use build ups by saying encouraging, affirming things to others. • We keep our hands, feet and objects to ourselves so that everyone is safe. • We own our own behaviour because we choose how we behave Our Help Increase the Peace (HIP) Keys – School Rules:

The HIP program offers a whole school approach to building relationships through communication, co-operation, trust building and conflict resolution.

YELLOW KEY Care for Others GREEN KEY Think Before Reacting BLUE KEY Respect Yourself RED KEY Work Together for a Non Violent Way BLACK KEY Expect the Best



Congratulations to our Term 3 Week 7 K-2 Merit Awards recipients Class Class

KE Avria, Neil KCN Amaira, Aariv

KG Mikaeel, April KS Isaiah, Luca

KGW Verena, Rohan KM Zoe, Yusuf

KJ Hiya, Isaac

1/2B Aneesah, Simran 1/2K Priyanshi, Kiara

1/2F Madeline, Jackson 1/2G Elizabeth, Ahmad

1/2H Ashish, Amelia 1/2M Stefhanie, Sadaf

1/2L Darshsurya, Marcus 1/2R Nishil, Zara

1/2N Krisha, Riyaanvi 1/2S Casey, Sufia

1/2T Samar, Veronika 1/2J Prisha, Yashika

K-2S Anna K-3G Joshua

Congratulations to our Term 3 Week 6 3-6 Merit Awards recipients

Class Class

3/4A Nethra, Akhil, Pavith 5/6B Harry, Kael, Tahli

3/4B Sanah, Isaac, Kavya 5/6C Katie, Himani, Arin

3/4J Manav, Aditya, Adam 5/6L Joel, Aahil, Shaun

3/4L Kylan, Azaan, Joshua 5/6N Abhi, Landin, Upasana

3/4T Sura, Areebah, Hamza, Cael, Riley, T Tegambir

5/6R Fardin, Sahilpreet, Siya

3/4W Summer, Bailey, Scarlett 5/6T Abigail, Mohammad, Eilidh



Flu Season – staying healthy Flu season is unfortunately upon us and the school is doing its best to keep our children healthy. We ask for your support in reinforcing key hygiene messages at home. You might also like to consult your own doctor about whether flu vaccination is recommended for your child. Some things the school is doing in this area include:

• Hand sanitiser pumps have been installed in every classroom • Deodorisers will be installed in toilet blocks • Classroom hygiene routines re-established and teachers communicating with students

about key hygiene messages (e.g. hand washing/sanitising before and after eating and playing; remembering to sneeze into one’s elbow)

• Posters reinforcing hand-washing best practice and other hygiene messaging will be installed in each toilet block.

WOOLWORTHS EARN AND LEARN Thank you to everyone for shopping at Woolworths and collecting the stickers. We have 272 sheets at last count. The program runs until Tuesday 19 September, which is only a few weeks away. Keep sending in your completed sheets and any stickers you collect. Remember only to stick them in the boxes on the sheets. This year we are hoping to collect more sheets than our first year in which we collected 517 sheets. So keep collecting and bringing in your sheets.



RPS Sport Update Ridges Athletics Carnival Congratulations to our 51 students who competed at the Ridges Athletics Carnival. Everyone put in their absolute best. A special mention to 5 Riverbank students who will be representing Ridges at the Sydney West Area PSSA Athletics Carnival on Wednesday 13 September. Alyse - 100m and 200m Chris – 100m Arman – High Jump Reef – Shot Put Jagaan – Shot Put Milo T20 Blast A fun day was had at Binnalong Park, Toongabbie when 50 students from years 3-6 attended the Milo T20 Blast competition. Riverbank entered 4 boys teams and 1 girls team. Students thoroughly enjoyed the modified version of cricket, smashing plenty of boundaries and taking many wickets. Cricket NSW had prizes and giveaways throughout the day, which made it enjoyable for everyone.

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Walk-a-thon – Trek for Tech 2017 On Thursday the 12 October, Riverbank Public School will be holding our third annual Walk-a-thon. Students will be dressing up and will participate in this fun event with their peers, whilst also raising money for our wonderful school. Parents are always welcome to come along and walk with their children on hopefully, a beautiful and sunny day!

We are continuing the theme of ‘Trek for Tech’ this year. It was so successful last year, raising over $13,000 for the school. So, to keep up with our expanding need for technology, we will aim to raise even more money this year.

Over the next few weeks sponsor cards will be given to each student. There are some fabulous prizes that could be won by getting out there, being active and receiving donations from friends or family! Prizes will be showcased at each Monday morning assembly and handed out in Term 4 after the Walkathon.

We really appreciate active participation and thank you for supporting our school to raise money for technology. Students are encouraged to start bringing in their donations at the beginning of Term 4 to be in the running to win fabulous prizes!

Ben Cain Sports Organiser PSSA TERM 3 Week 6 Round 13 Newcombe Ball Riverbank PS vs Boys Lost Team Player – Shan Best and Fairest - Navpreet Seniors Lost Team Player – Shivanna Best and Fairest – Georgia Both teams started off a little cold and struggled through the first set. Fortunately, by the second set, we came to play and thanks to some outstanding serves by Anthony and Georgia we were able to keep the set competitive. The teams put on great displays of teamwork and sportsmanship. Well done both teams for a very enjoyable season. It has been very rewarding as a coach to see you work together to improve as the season has progressed!



Netball Ball Riverbank PS vs Rouse Hill PS Juniors Lost 1-8 Team Player – Deeya Best and Fairest - Rupali Seniors Won 15-11 Too difficult as all girls played a hard and nail biting game As this was our last game of the season, the juniors blasted onto the court full of beans and with a heap of energy. Zeynep, Morgan and Deeya were called into action early to defend against a rapidly moving opposition who were keen for a win. Jorja supported our defenders well as centre in the first half. Angelica followed up as centre in the second half, showing stamina and perseverance in such a fast-paced game. Shivalni and Arya worked hard regardless of where they played today and have developed into very capable defenders. Summer and Chaahat provided a couple of good scoring opportunities that we could not capitalise on until Zeynep was GA. Players vote goes to Deeya who consistently works hard while the coach’s award went to Rupali who is willing and able to work at any position. If the junior game was fast-paced, then the senior game was a massive blur. Our seniors were visibly pumped this week and unwilling to let the season end without a win. They tore onto the court and rampaged up to score a couple of quick goals that caught the opposition by surprise. Laura and Tahli had their eye on the goal and were able to shoot from just about anywhere. Ebonnee was spectacular as centre shutting down her opposition with great ease. Playing in wing positions this week were Natalya, Sophie, Trinity and Arya who amazed the crowd with their intercepts, sharp throws and vigilant attacks. Tamara and Caitlyn were unwilling to be out shone in their pivotal defence positions so shut down a plethora of goal attempts by their opposite players. To say this game was nail biting is an absolute understatement. Our opposition kept coming at us but our wonderful girls held strong and persisted to maintain the lead. It was a spectacular and well-deserved win. During this season, it has been a pleasure working with Mrs Smith to develop our netball teams. I thank her and each girl for their dedication to the game and team.



Soccer - Boys Riverbank PS vs Parklea PS Juniors Won 3-1 Team Player – Lachlan Best and Fairest – Marvin & Gurshaan Seniors Won 3-0 Team Player – Supreet Best and Fairest – Ahyan & Jagandeep What a way to end an excellent season of Winter PSSA. Both teams played well with wonderful teamwork and sportsmanship on display. Junior boys were tested at the beginning of the match with Parklea scoring the first goal, however, they fought back and went onto win 3-1 with 2 well placed goals by Lachlan. A stellar year from the seniors where they finished 3rd overall and only 1 point behind Kellyville Ridge. Our best season yet. Well done boys for your commitment to weekly training and fantastic sportsmanship. You have made Riverbank proud. Soccer - Girls Riverbank PS vs Ironbark Ridge PS Juniors Lost 0-3 Team Player – Charlie Best and Fairest – Swathi Seniors Lost 0-4 Team Player – Mia Best and Fairest – Alyssa The last game of the winter PSSA and both the seniors and juniors again gave it their all. All the girls are to be congratulated on their efforts all season. They have certainly improved and continued to play as a team despite playing some very talented opposition.



CARES Excursion 3/4A and 2-6H had an excellent day at their CARES excursion last Thursday. The students started the day learning about road safety theory. Students then participated in a skills course that focused on balance and emergency braking. The day finished with the students riding around the simulated roads that included working traffic lights, roundabouts and road signs. Students who didn’t follow road rules correctly lost demerit points off their licences. It was a lot of fun watching the students try and follow all road rules with the roundabouts causing some problems with which direction to ride around. Thank you to Mr Quan for attending our excursion as a helper. Officer Raney and Jason were fantastic and the remaining Stage 2 classes have a lot to look forward to.

31 August – 3/4T 11 September – 3/4B 12 September – 3/4L

14 September – 3/4J 18 September –3/4R 19 September – 3/4W

Mr Lamont Stage 2 Assistant Principal





Ray White Nolan & Iken is proud to announce the start of our “Give Back” program for 2017.

From now until the 15 December 2017, we will be donating

$500 from every sale in The Ponds and $200 from every property management in The Ponds.

All funds will go directly towards Riverbank Public School P&C fundraising initiatives.

If you are looking to sell or know someone who is, please contact Rod Nolan on 0416 120 224 or [email protected] and help us give

back to the community.

We would like to introduce ourselves as a new non-profit athletic club in the area, directly affiliated to Little Athletics NSW, for athletes from 3 years to Under 17 years of age.

The Ponds Little Athletic Centre will be running on Friday nights during the summer sport season (8 September 2017 until 16 March 2018) at Peel Reserve, 22 Alkoomie St, The Ponds. Online Registrations open August 1, 2017. For more information, please check out our Facebook Page, Website, Team App, www.thepondslac.com.au

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Premier’s Reading Challenge

Congratulations to our Riverbank students who completed the Premier’s Reading Challenge. All of our

K-2 students completed the challenge and a large number of our 3-6 students also completed the

challenge. Certificates will be sent home in Term 4 with school

reports.

Book Club

The Issue 6 catalogues have been distributed to students. Orders close on Friday 8th September.

Please note, we can only accept orders via the LOOP system or via online payments recorded on the catalogue order form.

NO CASH ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED


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Book Week and Jacqueline Harvey Visit On Wednesday 23rd August Riverbank celebrated Book Week. Thank you to everyone who helped make our celebrations so much fun and such a success! Our author visit from Jacqueline Harvey was fantastic. The students loved hearing all about being an author and the extremely funny stories she told. She shared with us all about her two bestselling series’, Alice-Miranda and Clementine Rose. Jacqueline was very impressed with our students and loved coming to visit us here at Riverbank. Special thanks to the awesome staff members and students of Riverbank who went to the most amazing lengths to dress up as book characters for our special day.


Wristbands on sale before school Weeks 8 -10

OR

$5 in a clearly labelled envelope / zip lock bag to your class teacher

$5 wristband

For Unlimited FUN!

Crack the Code

Sponge Throwing

Face Painting

Emojiville

Lollies & Stuff

Up Land

Nerf Wars

Splash Attack

Slime Time

Full On Footy

Sweet Surprise Lucky Dip

Minute To Win It

Drink Station

Air Hockey Championships

Intense Gaming

Planes & Parachutes

Photo Booth

Pokemon Paradise

Squishy Lab

Bakery Bazaar

Zooper Doopers

Hawaii World

Lego Mania

Flipping & Fidgets

Crazy Corner

Super Sprinters

Soccer Shoot-out

Games for Good

Obstacle Challenge

Beyblade Tournament

Target Practice

Dream Magic

Riverbank Public School P&C Movie Night

Saturday 25 November 2017 Come and enjoy food vans, petting zoo, show bags, book stall and

lots more.

Support our school’s MAJOR fundraiser for the year.

Movie will be announced after it has been voted on through School Parliament.

Proudly Sponsored by

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Riverbank Public School Parents Representative Contact List.

Thank you to all the Parents who have taken on these roles to enhance our Communication between School, Parents and the P&C.

Class Contact Email Address

KGW Rachel Scott [email protected]

KG Anahita Goudarzi [email protected]

KE Rutuja Patel [email protected]

KS Christine Biason- Jones [email protected]

KM Sarah Pilgrim [email protected]

KJ Teneale Dean [email protected]

KCN Rosalynn Santiago [email protected]

1/2B Harinder Gill [email protected]

1/2K Anniemarie Davies [email protected]

1/2L Nirosha Somasundaram [email protected]

1/2J Manish Jain [email protected]

1/2D Libby Hensley [email protected]

1/2M Lisa Wang [email protected]

1/2G Alison Manning [email protected]

1/2H Kawalpreet Wadhwa [email protected]

1/2F Gemma Matheson [email protected]

1/2S Pam Smith [email protected]

1/2T

Moreshine Pather Naidoo [email protected]

1/2N

Kate McPherson [email protected]

1/2R Cherie Donnelly [email protected]

3/4T Rosalynn Santiago [email protected]

3/4A Supriya Gupta [email protected]

3/4R Kate McCann [email protected]

3/4J Prad Nair [email protected]

3/4L Aysha Buksh [email protected]

3/4W Manav Garg [email protected]

3/4B Kawalpreet Wadhwa [email protected]



























5/6T Sonu Upadhyay [email protected]

5/6B Iriny Victor Mikeall [email protected]

5/6R Lesley Parsons [email protected]

5/6L Annemarie Davies [email protected]

5/6N Joanne Ellingham [email protected]

5/6C Gabrielle Koles [email protected]

K-2S Ashleigh Kinsela [email protected]

K-3G Lesley Parsons [email protected]

2-6H Kate McCann [email protected]









Ridges Festival What’s new in:

of the Arts

Creative Arts

at Riverbank

K-3G

K/3G have been creating amazing

landscapes linked to the Geography unit,

‘People and Places’, this term.

They have been introduced to the genre

of Pop Art, where they were able to

explore line, shape and contrasting colour

to create some surreal landscapes.

The students have also explored the

concept of perspective and have learnt

how to depict the foreground, middle

ground and background in directed

drawings using lead pencils followed by

natural colours of oil pastels.

Concert tickets on

sale!!

Come and join us for a wonderful night of

performing arts and support the Riverbank

students who are involved in:

Senior Choir

Kindergarten Dance Group

Stage 1 Dance Group

Stage 3 Dance Group

Bollywood Dance Group

Tickets: $25 each

Date: Friday 13th October 2017

Venue: Hillsong Centre

Please refer to the blue ticket note that

was sent home this week for further

details and payment instructions.

Don’t miss out on what will be a

spectacular night!

Dates to remember:

12th September 2017

Students in the senior choir will be

hosting a full day choir rehearsal at

Riverbank.

13th October 2017

Full day Ridges Festival rehearsal for

groups involved. Please return the

permission note and payment as soon as

possible.

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School Holiday Guide

spring 2017


spring 2017

Date: Saturday, 30 September 2017

Time: 9 am – 6 pm

Venue: Mount Druitt Swimming Centre, Ayres Grove, Mount Druitt

It is time to splash out and enjoy a free day out with the family. There is so much on offer at this year’s Festival including meet and greet with your favourite princesses and superheroes, free rides, family games, kids in the garden, craft making workshops, pool inflatables, live performances, market stalls and blacksmith demonstrations. Check out the website for activity times and further details.

Splash Out at Mount Druitt Festival

The Woodcroft Lake Festival is an excellent opportunity for the community to gather and celebrate with a wide variety of entertainment and activities for the family. There will be market stalls, activities and plenty of food to enjoy!

Woodcroft Lake Festival

Date: Saturday, 23 September 2017

Time: 10 am – 4 pm

Venue: Woodcroft Lake, Woodcroft Drive, Woodcroft

Website: www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au

Facebook: Blacktown City Council



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Join us at the Blacktown Showground for an exciting day out for all members of the family including the furry kind! With so many free things to do and see at this years Pet Festival you better get in early! Activities include:

• Kelly Gill and the Wonderdogs• pet fashion parade• Paw Patrol jumping castle• free pony rides• Australian wildlife display• free vet checks• free microchipping• free face painting• free live caricatures• animal farm• duckling display• pet stalls and displays.

Check the website for updated programs and activities!

Date: Sunday, 8 October 2017

Time: 10 am – 2 pm

Venue: Blacktown Showground, Richmond Road, Blacktown

Cost: FREE

Contact: 9839 6000



Pet Festival


spring 2017

Date: Ongoing

Time: All day

Venue: Hoyts Blacktown, Westpoint

Cost: From $10

Contact: 9003 3810

Website: www.hoyts.com.au

Facebook: HoytsBlacktown

Experience more movies for less @ HOYTS Blacktown with tickets from $10* all day, every day. Plus enjoy 5 hours of free parking for all cinema guests!

*Online and Xtremescreen surcharges apply. Not valid for special event screenings.

Only valid at HOYTS Blacktown and HOYTS Bankstown.

Hoyts

When the leaves turn green as spring arrives, we’re delighted with surprises popping up throughout the park. From joey kangaroos in pouches to penguin chicks hatching, it’s baby animals galore! The school holidays also mark the commencement of our croc feeding presentation, every day at 12 noon! Save with Featherdale’s Spring Saver package. For $99, you’ll receive admission for 2 adults & 2 children (3-15), koala experience, animal food and activity sheets for the kids, tea/coffee for mum & dad and a carry bag.

Springtime is joey time at Featherdale Wildlife Park!

Date: Offer valid Friday, 1 September 2017 - Sunday, 8 October 2017

Time: 9 am – 5 pm

Venue: Featherdale Wildlife Park, 217 Kildare Road, Doonside

Cost: $99 Spring Saver Package

Contact: 9622 1644

Website: www.featherdale.com.au

Facebook: Featherdale Wildlife Park

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Art & science will collide at Bungaribee Park these school holidays with CoLABS, an exciting new, affordable outdoor event. CoLABS fuses art and science in extraordinary ways. Entertaining and interactive art installations, created by artists and science professionals, will delight young children, teenagers and adults alike. Featured artworks include a 4-metre high inflatable bear you can control with your Twitter account and an interactive sound garden that comes to life by touching plants.

CoLABS

Date: Friday, 29 September - Sunday, 8 October 2017

Time: 10 am – 6 pm daily

Venue: Bungarribee Park, corner of Holbeche and Doonside Roads, Bungarribee

Cost: $5

Website: www.colabs.org.au

Facebook: colabsAU

Date: Monday, 2 October and Tuesday, 3 October 2017

Time: 9 am – 4 pm

Venue: Sydney Motorsport Park

Cost: $99

Contact: 1300 183 700

Website: www.drivingsolutions.com.au

Facebook: Driving Solutions

Get behind the wheel and under the bonnet with DriveSafe DriveWiseTM, an introductory, hands-on experience for learners and young drivers, including basic vehicle maintenance, essential driving skills and driver attitudes. Taught by professional instructors, attendees will complete a number of practical and theory sessions aimed at making them safer, more aware drivers.

Youth Driver Training Program


spring 2017

Blacktown’s waterways are important habitats for many living species, and they need your help to protect them! Bring your kids these holidays and equip yourself with the knowledge on how to protect our waterways with some fun outdoor activities. Attendees will receive a gift at the end for their achievements! Adopt a Park will also be running, so come along and check that out as well!

Cost: FREE, places are limited, bookings are essential:

Lake Woodcroft - http://bit.ly/waterwarriors28sept

Plumpton Park - http://bit.ly/waterwarriorsplumpton

Lake Woodcroft

Date: Thursday, 28 September 2017

Time: 9.30 am – 11.00 am

Venue: Lake Woodcroft, Woodcroft Drive, Woodcroft

Plumpton Park

Date: Saturday, 7 October 2017

Time: 9.30 am – 11.00 am

Venue: Plumpton Park, Hyatts Road, Plumpton

Contact: 9839 6055



Become a Water Warrior!

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Bring your kids along for some outdoor fun and adventure. Come and explore the garden with your kids. There will be a range of self-guided activities to choose from. Make paper pots for seedlings; create an artwork using vegetable stamps, and help to plant some spring flowers.

Cost: FREE, places are limited, bookings are essential:

Blacktown Showground - http://bit.ly/gardenkids25sep

Seven Hills Sustainability Hub - http://bit.ly/gardenkids28Sep

Blacktown Showground

Dates: Monday, 25 September 2017

Time: 10 am - 12 noon

Venue: Blacktown Showground Community Garden

Seven Hills Sustainability Hub

Dates: Thursday, 28 September 2017

Time: 9.30 am - 12 noon

Venue: Sustainability Hub, 71 Seven Hills Road South, Seven Hills

Contact: 9839 6055



Kids in the garden


spring 2017

Dates: Wednesday, 27 September - Friday, 29 September 2017

Time: 9 am - 12 noon

Venue: Blacktown Football Park (Eastern Road), Rooty Hill

Cost: $70 - $225

Contact: 1300 139 938

Website: www.wswcommunity.com.au

The Western Sydney Wanderers FC are proud to announce we will be running a School Holiday Program at Blacktown Football Park. Our School Holiday Clinics are designed for beginners through to advanced players and will develop players understanding and technical ability. Participants will have a great time developing their football skills in dynamic high-quality technical sessions with our fully qualified and experienced coaches. Players receive a Western Sydney Wanderers clinic jersey at all clinics.

Western Sydney Wanderers Holiday Clinics

Aqua Learn to Swim provides a safe, rewarding, fun and educational experience for infant, preschool and school aged children. We are now enrolling for Term 4, 2017! Visit the Aqua Learn to Swim website or contact your local Centre.

Aqua Learn to Swim Enrolling now for Term 4, 2017!

Dates: Term 4, 2017 commences Monday, 9 October

Venue: Blacktown Aquatic Centre, Emerton Leisure Centre, Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope Riverstone Swimming Pool and Mount Druitt Swimming Pool

Contact: Call your local Centre for more information

Website: www.aqualearntoswim.com.au

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Join Blacktown Tennis Centre, Stanhope coaches for our school holiday tennis clinic. The clinic is for ages 5-12 years and is suitable for beginners or those who wish to fine tune their skills during the school holidays. All participants will enjoy the opportunity to learn important skills of the game in a safe and fun filled learning environment. Any student enrolled in the tennis coaching clinic can join the Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope Kidz Blitz school holiday program when the clinic concludes at 12 noon for just $15 per day. This offer is only available for students 6 years or older.

Dates:

Week 1: Wednesday, 27 September - Friday, 29 September 2017

Week 2: Wednesday, 4 October - Friday, 6 October 2017

Times: 9 am – 12 noon

Venue: Blacktown Tennis Centre, Stanhope Gardens

Cost: $30 per day

Website: www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/btcs

Tennis Coaching Clinic


spring 2017

Acceler8 program is for preschool and school aged children and is suitable for beginners or those who wish to fine tune their skills during the school holidays. The program is a 30 minute lesson per day, and includes pool entry. Places are limited and bookings are essential.

Acceler8 Intensive School Holiday Program

Dates:

Week 1: Monday, 25 September - Friday, 6 October 2017

Week 2: Tuesday, 3 October – Friday, 6 October 2017

Times: 9.00 am - 12.30 pm

Venue: Blacktown Aquatic Centre, Emerton Leisure Centre and Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope

Cost: $15 per lesson

Contact: Call your local centre for more information

Website: www.aqualearntoswim.com.au

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Kidz Blitz is the most fun the kids will have these school holidays! Every day includes a different theme and activities. The program is suitable for children aged 6 - 12 years.

Kidz Blitz School Holiday Program

Dates:

Week 1: Monday, 25 September – Friday, 29 September 2017

Week 2: Tuesday, 3 October – Friday, 6 October 2017

Times: 7.30 am – 6.00 pm

Venue: Blacktown Aquatic Centre, Emerton Leisure Centre and Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope

Cost: $43 per day

Contact: Call your local centre for more information

Dates: Tuesday, 3 October and Wednesday, 4 October 2017

Time: 8.45 am - 2.45 pm daily

Venue: Baseball Centre, Blacktown International Sportspark, 81 Eastern Road, Rooty Hill

Cost: $170 for the 2 day camp

Contact: 9675 6872 ext. 1

Website: www.sportscampsaustralia.com.au/baseball

Facebook: nswbaseball

Join Sydney Blue Sox coaches and players for two days of intensive baseball training. All campers will enjoy the opportunity to learn all aspects of the game of baseball from highly experienced coaches in a safe and fun-filled learning environment.

Sydney Blue Sox Holiday Baseball Camp


spring 2017

Date: 25 September – 6 October, 2017 (closed 2 October due to public holiday)

Time: 7 am – 6 pm

Venue: Glendenning Neighbourhood Centre

Cost: $51 per day, per child

Contact: 9839 6868

Website: www.kidsearlylearning.com.au

Facebook: Kids’ Early Learning Blacktown City

Our vacation care program runs exciting indoor and outdoor program that features arts and crafts, literacy, numeracy activities, construction, science, nature and drama activities and team games.

Kids Early Learning Vacation Care

Want to dance like Moana, move and shake like an island princess – come join us in a fun, safe and friendly environment at Emerton Youth Recreation Centre. We will be offering a free introduction to hula, no experience needed, with the potential of joining our centre cultural performing group ‘Mana at Heart’. Suitable for ages 7 – 12 years, please wear comfortable clothing and bring your own lavalava otherwise we have plenty to share.

Introduction to Hula

Dates: Monday, 25 September and Tuesday, 3 October 2017

Time: 12 noon – 2 pm

Venue: Emerton Youth Recreation Centre, 56 Copeland Road, Emerton

Cost: FREE

Contact: 9628 9292

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Come watch and support some of Sydney’s rising talents in this inaugural championship games. This tournament brings together five different local government areas across Sydney for a friendly competition as well as to celebrate the skills and abilities of our young people across Sydney. There will also be a few competitions and games on during the day including three-throw knock out and basketball dash for cash.

Sydney Council’s Basketball Championship

Dates: Wednesday, 27 September 2017

Time: 12 noon – 4 pm


Cost: FREE

Contact: 9628 9292

Dates: Friday, 6 October 2017

Time: 12 pm – 4 pm


Cost: FREE

Contact: 9628 9292 or 0434 600 683

Join us at Emerton Youth Recreation Centre to enjoy the last day of school holidays by participating in a 5v5 OzTag Gala day. There will be prizes for the winning team, and a BBQ supplied! This is a free event - just bring family and friends down to enjoy a great day!

OzTag Gala Day


spring 2017

Participants will get to see one of the world’s most advanced humanoid robots in action and learn basic ‘drag & drop’ programming with NAO’s intuitive programming interface ‘Choregraphe’. Find out ways robotics will aid humans in the near future. Suitable for beginners through to advanced coders. Whether you are a coder or just fascinated by new technologies the NAO robot is sure to captivate you. Open to ages 13 – 18 years.

Date: Tuesday, 3 October 2017

Time: 4.30 pm – 5.30 pm

Venue: Our Library @ The Mount Druitt Hub, Ayres Grove, Mount Druitt

Cost: FREE, bookings are essential: www.eventbrite.com.au/naorobot

Contact: Luke on 8886 2000

Website: www.libraries.blacktown.nsw.gov.au

Facebook: Blacktown City Libraries

NAO Robot Workshop

Come and enjoy stories and have fun creating your take home craft with Local Education Officer, Mrs Millis. Open to ages 5 – 8 years.

Stories and Craft with Mrs Millis

Pig the Fibber Date: Wednesday, 27 September 2017 Time: 2 pm – 3 pm Venue: Max Webber Library, corner Flushcombe Road

and Alpha Street, BlacktownBookings: www.eventbrite.com.au/pigthefibber2017

Piranhas Don’t Like Bananas Date: Thursday, 28 September 2017 Time: 2 pm – 3 pm Venue: Dennis Johnson Library, corner Stanhope

Parkway and Sentry Drive, Stanhope Gardens Bookings: www.eventbrite.com.au/piranhas2017

Cost: FREE, bookings are essential

Contact: 9421 2670Website: www.libraries.blacktown.nsw.gov.au Facebook: Blacktown City Libraries

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Come and join in the fun, while you design and make your very own woven dream catcher to hang above your bed. Open to ages 9 – 12 years.

Make Your Own Dream Catcher

Date: Tuesday, 26 September 2017

Time: 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm

Venue: Max Webber Library, corner Flushcombe Road & Alpha St, Blacktown

Cost: FREE, bookings are essential: www.eventbrite.com.au/wovendreamcatchers

Contact: 9839 6677



Date: Wednesday, 27 September 2017

Time: 2 pm – 4 pm

Venue: The Mount Druitt Hub, Level 1 Ayres Grove, Mount Druitt

Cost: FREE, bookings are essential: www.eventbrite.com.au/ozharvestcooking

Contact: Amy on 8886 2000



NEST offers fun and practical nutrition education and cooking workshops where you are taught the skills and knowledge needed to make healthier eating choices. Open to ages 13 – 18 years.

OzHarvest NEST Workshop



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For more information visit www.CIY.Club or contact Bianca Brooks via M. 0400 545 238 or E. [email protected]

School Holiday Camp for kids aged 7–17

WHEN: Game Coding CampWednesday 4th October 9am – 3pm

www.bit.do/Riverbank

WHERE: Riverbank Public School 25 Wentworth StThe Ponds NSW 2769

BOOK NOW:

WHAT:Keep the kids busy with our fun and interactive school holiday coding camp.

With an extensive range of equipment and activities (bubblesoccer, inflatable soccer dart, go karts) to choose from. your

child is sure to ervoy the school holidays.

Each day is unique and includes a range of fun sporting activities to keep kids entertained. regardless of age or ability.

All sport days are run by qualified and experienced PDHPE teachers in a positive. supportive and safe environment.

Fun Day @ Riverbank Public

Friday, 6th October

8:30am-4:30pm

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMRegister your child today for our 2 day soccer experience!

Suitable for boys and girls, 5 to 9 years old (all levels)

Book Now, limited places available:email [email protected] or call 0410 648 030

Date: Wednesday 4th - Thursday 5th October 2017Location: The Ponds High School(180 Riverbank Drive, The Ponds)

Time: 9.30am – 2.30pm

Price: $100 - 2 days$55 - 1 day

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This is how we Learn and Live! - Riverbank Public School

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