FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
Yesterday was our Kinder Athletics. It was a fabulous success with
children having lots of fun and a huge parent (grandparents and co)
turn up. I was very impressed with how our Grade 6 leaders ran
the activities. Congratulations to them.
Thank you to the Chappy BBQ team – very popular with our
families.
Whilst there have been a number of changes on education we are
working positively to provide the best opportunities for our
students in 2015.
The staffing allocation to all schools has been changed and we have
lost 1.7 teachers from our predicted entitlement although we have
the same number of students. This has meant careful thinking and
staff consultation to develop a plan for the best learning outcomes
for all students with a reduced amount of staffing. We are currently
working on a model of 23 classes Prep-6 instead of 24. It is
anticipated staffing will be later than in previous years and all class
teachers may not be known by the end of the year.
To manage resources we are considering running with full time
ICT/Library, Health and PE and a rotating timetable of Music 2
terms, Science and Drama. There will be reductions in our current
resource support and part of our Early Years program will be
managed differently. We will still buy 1.8 teachers from our budget.
Our organisation is subject to student numbers and there could be
changes over the holidays to class configurations if our numbers
increase or decrease.
We appreciate your understanding and support as we work through
this process. It will impact on staff in our school as there will be
less teacher positions in 2015 across schools.
Industrial Action – Stop Work Meetings
As you are no doubt aware through the media these meetings are
scheduled throughout the state on Thursday, 27 November in the
morning with staff returning to their workplace at 10.30am. It is
expected a vast majority of staff will attend these meetings.
Information regarding this will be provided next week in
consultation with the Department.
Riverside Primary School Newsletter
Newsletter – edition/date
Issue 36 20 November 2014
Principal Mrs Jane Bovill Psychologist Ms Claire Goulston
Assistant Principal Mr Colin Pearson (Grades 4-6) Speech Pathologist Ms Danielle Le Rossignol
Assistant Principal Mrs Annette Langdon (Grades 1-3) Social Worker Ms Naomi Gelston
Acting AST Mrs Lorraine Todd (Kinder & Prep) Chaplain Mrs Lindy Bailey
AST – Teaching & Learning Mr John Mason, Mrs Louisa Hooper (Mon, Tues, Wed)
Newsletter – edition/date
Over the last weeks we have had increased late arrivals and early
departures. As we approach the end of the year there is an
expectation that children will be at school for a full day, unless
there are exceptional circumstances.
A reminder butting out cigarettes is NOT permitted in the
school grounds.
Best wishes to our Esk Band group who will be performing on
Friday night at the Princess Theatre. Band members include:
Olivia Adams, Daniel Aurik, Kira Basalto, Maisie Burns, Madison
Evans, Cameron Howie, Gabrielle Purcell, Ruby Richardson,
Jayson Timms, Nathan Timms, Adam Walker, Sarah Wright,
Georgia Campbell, Aiden Gibson, Lauren Knights, Tahlia Leslie,
Isabel Partridge, Harry Richardson, Jorja Sigtenhorst and Emily
Oakley.
Congratulations to members of our school who have been
selected in the National School Track and Field Championships.
This starts next Thursday in Penguin. Well done Madison
Brazendale, Alyson Wood, Sam Clifford and Chloe Deans.
Final results from the Science Talent Search for computer
presentations are in. Well done to Liliana Bell (3rd), Aiden Read
(Merit), Laura Kidd (Highly Commended).
This year the presentations will be held in Hobart on Sunday, 7
December. You should receive your invitations soon if you
haven’t already. Students should be in school uniform.
At the Launceston Historical Society History Prize presentation
ceremony tonight 6CD have been asked to perform their self
written poem. I am sure you will represent us well.
Next week is our Volunteer morning tea. Invitations have been
sent out but if you have not received yours yet, please contact
the school office if you will be attending.
Distributed with today’s newsletter is a 2015 Term Date
calendar for your fridge. Spare copies are available from the
office.
Hurrah! Over $10,000 was raised at the Athon!
A special thank you to Emma Vincour who has organised a tub
of sunscreen for each classroom in the school. I would like to
acknowledge the support of Riverside Capital Chemist and
Symbion for their donation.
Jane Bovill
Principal
Calendar Friday 21 November 3-4 Gala Day
Esk Band Extravaganza
Tuesday 25 November Support Chappy BBQ Prep-6
Wednesday 26 November Grade 6 Orientation Day at RHS
Grade 5 Leadership Day
Thursday 27 November Grade 6 Parent Evening 7pm at RHS
Friday 28 November Volunteers Morning Tea
Tuesday 2 December 3-6 Swimming Carnival
Wednesday 3 December 2015 Kinder Orientation Evening
Thursday 4 December 2015 Prep Parent Orientation 9am
Friday 5 December LSSSA Swimming Carnival
8-10 December Kinder celebrations
Tuesday 9 December 2015 Prep Parent Orientation 7.30pm
Thursday 11 December Presentation Day Assembly 10am
Monday 15 December P-2 Final Assembly 9am
Tuesday 16 December Grade 6 Celebration Dinner
Wednesday 17 December Grade 5/6 Picnic
Thursday 18 December Grade 6 Leaver’s Assembly 2pm
Last day for students
Assemblies Friday 21 November P-2
Friday 28 November Whole School
Friday 5 December 3-6
Thursday 11 December Presentation Day 10am
Monday 15 December P-2 Final Assembly 9am
Thursday 18 December Grade 6 Leaver’s Assembly 2pm
As part of outside environment we are developing a friendship
tree where students who feel lonely or can’t find a friend can
gather and be supported to join a game. To identify the tree we
are wrapping the trunk with French knitting.
WOOL URGENTLY REQUIRED
These can be dropped at the office or the literacy centre.
We will be operating a group at 1.00pm Tuesdays. Any adult
support would be appreciated.
Contact Robyn Lake [email protected] or phone
the office 63273731.
Lost Property
A blue smiggle wallet, it has a picture of a milk bottle and
cookie on the front. It has $5 in it and a bus pass. If found,
please return to the office asap. Thank you.
Assembly Awards
3RO Lachlan Brewer, Amy O’Neill, Evan Gregson
3RZ Keini Uko, Rhyley Swan, Harry Richardson, Max
Hardcastle, Thomas Howell
3SM Archie Wise, Jim Jordan, Daniel Hawkins, Bailey Rigg-
Fox
4JA Beau Houston, Zeik Atkins
4SD Shaun Smith, Saashay Rowe, Beau Quick, Nicholas
Phillips, Harrison Roach
4GW Caleb Beament, Mikayla Schouten, Jorja Sigtenhorst
4LB Kai Blackberry, Mikayla Duck, Violet Aliano
5SC Logan Russell, Emmanuel Alfred, Bella McWatters,
Bradley Lewis, Cooper Gourlay
5SV Imogen White, Caitlin Maney
5JJ Chelsea Wing, Chloe Deans, Jessica Shaw
6CD Mason Boyd, Michael Leighton, Aiden Corkery
6SA Emma Radford, Adam Hogan, Connor Singline,
Monique Schouten
6DC Kasey Walters, Sam Clifford
Quality Literature Books
Parents of Prep, Grade 1 and Grade 2 children;
We have a number of Quality Literature books that have been
taken home as part of our Home Reading program that we
have not had returned. These can be identified by the
coloured dot with ‘QL’ or ‘PQL’ that appears in the bottom
left hand corner of the front cover. Please return these to
your child’s class teacher or to the Resource/Literacy centre
as soon as possible. Thank you.
Student Assistance Scheme (STAS) 2015
STAS application forms are available from the school office for
families who have not applied for STAS before. Families who have
been in receipt of STAS previously have been sent letters directly
from the Department regarding STAS 2015 approval or non-
approval. Completed application forms can be returned to the
Department by post, fax or scanned and emailed to
Student Greencards – Apply Early and Save!
Have you ever had a student greencard?
Does your free travel student greencard expire at the end of
2014?
If you are studying full-time in 2015, turning 18 or less and travel
on a bus where a fare is paid, you need a student greencard.
If you don’t have a valid student greencard before school goes
back in 2015 you will be required to pay the full student fare,
even if you have travelled for free in the past.
Applications can be submitted for 17 November and if received
by 2 January 2015, you will receive a new student greencard
before school goes back in 2015! All application received after
2 January 2015 will be process as soon as possible.
There are two ways students can apply for a new/renewal
student greencard:
1. Online at www.transport.tas.gov.au
2. Paper applications forms can be obtained from Service
Tasmania Shops, by going onto our website and
printing one off, or by requesting copies directly from
the Department on 61663333.
Students who have lost their free travel student greencard (with
eligibility via concession card status – excluding Metro travel)
can now get a replacement online at www.transport.tas.gov.au
for a fee of $11.
Students who have lost their fare paying student greencard OR
students who only travel on Metro (free and pay a fare) are still
required to replace at Metro for a fee of $5.
If you require any further information, please contact the
Student Travel Officers on 61663333 or 61663341 or freecall
1300851225.
Book Sales Day and Uniform Shop Open 2015
The school office will re-open for 2015 on Thursday 29 January.
Stationery kits will be issued and levies collected on:
Thursday 29 January 2015
12 noon – 6.00pm
Friday 30 January 2015
8.00am – 1.00pm
New and used uniforms will also be on sale at the same time.
Payment for uniform is by cash or cheque only.
Levies will be as follows (this is a once only payment for the year,
covering costs including stationery, local excursions and
performances).
Yearly Levy
Kinder $165.00
Prep $230.00
Grade 1 and 2 $240.00
Grade 3 and 4 $260.00
Grade 5 $285.00
Grade 6 $270.00
Invoices will be posted late January 2015. Levies can be paid by
BPAY or at Service Tasmania, payment options are shown on the
back of your invoice.
PLEASE NOTE: If you use either BPAY or Service
Tasmania option, the receipt will be required to be
shown on book sales day in order to collect your
stationery kit.
Payments can be made by eftpos,
cash or cheque on both days.
Outstanding Monies Owed to Riverside
Primary School
As a matter of urgency, any families with outstanding monies
owed to Riverside primary School, need to have these monies
paid at the school office by the 18 December, 2014.
If the debt is outstanding for the new school year, the debt will
be referred to the Department.
Once referred to Central Office the debtor will receive a letter
advising that the debt has been referred on from the school and
that they (the debtor) should contact the Department or make
payment in full within 14 days. Failure to do either may result in
the debtor being referred to a collection agency.
A debtor referred to Central Office will remain the responsibility
of Central Office where, subject to the response of the debtor
may be lodged with a collection agency. If the debt is lodged with
a collection agency, only the Centre can withdraw the debt. The
management of the debt remains with the agency until recovered.
Christmas Angels – Chappy’s Christmas
Lunch Group
On Wednesday and Friday lunch times starting on 3 December
we will be commencing our Christmas Lunchtime Group. This
opt in 2 week program is run by Lindy Bailey (Riverside Primary
Chaplain) and will involve students talking, doing activities,
learning and sharing about Christmas. There will be some non-
denominational Christian content as well as conversations and
celebrations around other ways both our Riverside families and
other children around the world celebrate Christmas. If your
child would like to participate in this program please sign and
return the slip below. There are limited places so return your
slip promptly to ensure a spot. Parents are welcome to attend.
If you have any questions regarding this please call Lindy Bailey
at the school.
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I ___________________________________(parent/carer)
give permission for my child
___________________________________ (child’s name)
from _________________ (class) to attend the 2 opt in
sessions of the Christmas Lunch Group as described in the
newsletter. I understand there will be some non-
denominational Christian content discussed during these times
as well as other general Christmas themes.
Signature of Parent/Carer
Helping Hands and the UNICEF Awareness
Quiz
Prizes to be won and lots of things to learn. How?????
Your Helping Hands money this term is going towards
UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s
{emergency} Fund. We, the ruMAD team, have just had a
dinner to raise awareness and money to help children survive
past their fifth birthday. With our Helping Hands Money we
can all help UNICEF help children to provide bed nets so the
children don’t get bitten by mosquitoes and catch the tropical
disease malaria. Malaria makes millions of children very sick
and millions die every year. If they sleep under a bed net they
have a much better chance of staying alive. BUT, we also want
to have some fun and have a quiz so we all understand more
about children living in poverty.
Each person in the ruMAD team created a poster. They have
all the information you need for all the answers (except one-
you will have to hunt for this one!). All the posters are in the
hallway near the library. Copies of the quiz are at the office.
Entries close on Wednesday 26 November at 3 pm. When
you have finished the quiz take it (along with 50c sticky taped
to it) to the front office before school.
There are 2 prizes to be won. One prize is for the class that
has the most student entries (of good quality) handed in and
the other is for a single student who comes up with the best
and most detailed answers. So encourage ALL your
classmates to join in and win a class prize as well as learning
some things about our world and helping children stay alive-
Remember-All the answers are on the posters in the hallway
so there are no excuses for not having a go.
By Cornelia
Aussie of the Month
Well done to Bailey Dubbeld, our September Aussie of the
Month. Bailey has been nominated by his peers who have used
these words to describe him: Bailey is kind and generous. He was
a good sportsman when we played the other day. Bailey played
fairly with me. Bailey is a good friend to everyone in the class.
Bailey is polite and waits his turn. Bailey is also very cool at
drawing, clever at building, funny and he always tries hard.
Congratulations to Bailey Dubbeld
Special Nominations: Samira Heidari, Mrs McNeair, Lily
Partridge, Imogen Burt, Ruby Richardson, Ella Walker
Other Nominations: Taylor Blackwell, Grace Matthews, Nourin
Amin, Micah Simpson, Jalen Priest, Jenna Brozek, Chloe Heiniger
(2AH)
Congratulations to Jessica Turner for being our October
Aussie of the Month. Jess has been described in the following
words by her peers. Jess is an awesome friend. She is caring and
happy, sweet and fun. Jess entertains us. She helps pack up and
organise things even when the mess isn’t hers. Jess has given up
lots of lunch and recess breaks to carry and clean and help over
the year. Jess thinks of others and is polite. She waits her turn
and lets others go first even when you know she is really looking
forward to something. Jess also is generous and looks for the
best in people as she is always nominating others for Aussie of
the month. Well done Jess.
Special Nominations: Michaella McLeod, Nourin Amin, Reece
Watkin, Montana Viney
Other Nominations: Allyera Barron, Dakota Thyne, Chloe
Heiniger, Amelia Wing, Hadley Evans
R i v e r s i de Pr imar y S choo l
PO Box 205 R IVERS IDE Ta s man i a 7250
Phone (03 ) 6327 3731 F ax (03 ) 6327 1858
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.schools.education.tas.gov.au/riversideprimary
Tuesday 25 November - Prep-6 BBQ
The canteen will be closed for lunch orders on this day
Get a Chappy snack pack for only $4.50 Includes: sausage in bread, fruit box and an icy pole
(gluten free option available)
Please order from your class teacher by
Friday 21 November
All funds raised will be used to enable Chappy to continue
with her current hours, thereby providing outstanding
programs and support to our school community.
Scholastic Australia Book Club
Book Club Issue 8 has arrived, the last one for the year. All
orders and payment need to be given to the classroom teacher
by TUESDAY 25 November. No late orders will be
accepted this year, they cause problems, so please make
sure that your order is presented by the due date. Thank
you.
Please follow the below reminders of what needs to be done
when ordering something from the brochures for your child/ren.
1. All order forms need to have your child’s name and
classroom details on them as well as on the envelope please.
Example: Joe Bloggs 2AH
2. If you are paying by cheque or money order, please make it
payable to Scholastic Australia Pty Ltd. (not Riverside
Primary School)
3. If you are paying by cash please ensure that you have the
right amount of money enclosed in the envelope – we are
finding it harder to get the right change from the note to
give back to you.
4. You can pay by credit card via the online payment system at
http://parentpayments.scholastic.com.au/ (Click on Book
Club payments) or via telephoning 1800 557 908 if this is
easier for you, Scholastic Australia Operators will give you a
receipt number, this has to be recorded on the bottom of
the order form; please complete this form totally with the
school’s name/suburb i.e. Riverside Primary School,
Riverside TAS 7250 and please make sure that this is given
with the order to the class teacher in an envelope with
student’s name on it. We cannot process your order if
there is only the receipt in the envelope; both
receipt and brochure orders are required. If you are
paying online or by telephone for all your children’s orders
please ensure that there is only one receipt number; all
order forms can be given to one teacher (eldest in the family
preferable); this way the order will come back to the eldest
child to bring home to all other child/ren in your family.
Deliveries from Scholastic Australia may take between 2-3 weeks
as they come from Sydney so please be patient and please explain
this to your child/ren. If there is a delay in any of the items you
have ordered it will be written on the invoice that the teachers
receive and the items will be delivered to your child/ren as soon
as it comes, also if there is a fault with any of the items please get
them to Miss Orders as soon as possible please. The issue only
stays open for 2 weeks after the due date back to the school.
If you have any concerns please do not hesitate to contact Miss
Orders at the school library, Tuesday and Wednesdays.
Thank you from the Book Club Organiser Miss Orders
RPSA NEWS (Riverside Primary School Association Inc)
REPORT FROM NOVEMBER RPSA MEETING
Thanks to all the parents who came along to our meeting this
week; it was great to see a good turnout for our last meeting
for 2014.
Points discussed were:
Anita Batty is preparing a submission for the Sporting
Schools Program in 2015. The program is now based on
schools forming partnerships with sporting groups to
provide sporting activities– Anita would welcome
assistance from any parents who may have contacts or be
able to assist with the submission
The submission for the continuation of our chaplaincy
program is being finalised
The RPSA has secured a very generous donation of
sunscreen which will be distributed to all classrooms in the
next few weeks – thanks to Riverside Capital Chemist &
Symbion
Earlier in the year the RPSA conducted a survey to
determine the need for a school bus service in the Riverside
area – response to the survey was poor so no further
action was taken. If any parents wish to express new
interest please contact myself.
The A-Thon has raised over $10,000 – thanks to the
school community for their overwhelming support of our
major fundraiser.
Staffing cuts for 2015 were discussed – the RPSA is unhappy
with the size of these cuts and will be contacting relevant
parties to state our concerns. We do thank Jane & all the
staff of Riverside for their commitment to providing a
positive learning environment and developing strategies to
minimise the effects of these cutbacks on the students
I would like to thank all the staff and parents of Riverside
Primary School for their support of the RPSA in 2014. It was
great to welcome some new faces and we would love to see
more new faces in 2015. Wishing everyone a safe and happy
summer break.
Natalie Kidd — RPSA Chairperson
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