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2020 I ISSUE 28 I TERM 3 I WEEK 10

Relieving Principal’s Message Hello RRHC Community,

As we come to the close of Term 3 2020 I wish to thank all students, staff, parents and carers, families and our community for their hard work, help and support in the time I have been Relieving Principal. I know that our new Principal Dot Panaretos is stepping into a very special school as she begins her journey at RRHC in Term 4.

In all my years in education, 2020 has undoubtedly been a year we all will never forget, as the world as

we know it turned completely upside down. As a country, a community and individuals we have battled

drought, fires, floods and a global pandemic.

Today we faced the sad farewell to one of our ex students, Eddy Allen, with many from our school

community attending Eddy’s funeral in person or watching it via live stream. Eddy was much loved by the

RRHC community. He was a larger than life character who will be greatly missed. Please be sure to seek

additional professional support for your children, or yourself, if they, or you, are finding this time

overwhelming.

I encourage all students, staff, parents and carers and families to take a well deserved break from their

regular routine in the holiday break. Rest, rejuvenate and be kind to yourselves and others as we prepare

for the final term of the year.

Lastly, I would like to acknowledge the continued hard work by all staff at RRHC. We have a unique school

where many staff go above and beyond to support our students, as could be seen yesterday in the

innovative Year 12 Graduation Ceremony. There are too many extraordinary staff to mention individually,

however, a huge thank you needs to go to Stacy Clark and John Eakin who have both relieved in roles this

year to enable me to relieve as Principal.

Thank you and I look forward to continuing my RRHC journey when returning to my Deputy Principal role

next term.

Belinda Marr

Relieving Principal

I particularly want to acknowledge our HSC students as they have faced many challenges in their final

school year. I congratulate all of Year 12 for their tenacity, resilience and commitment to the completion

of their HSC studies. Their outstanding work, service to the school and community, excellent sporting,

music, drama performances and outstanding major works are to be commended. I was able to speak at

their graduation yesterday, and Year 12 should be rightfully proud of their achievements. As a cohort,

Year 12 are characterised by strength, uniqueness, compassion and friendship. We are indeed fortunate

to have many high quality, responsible and respectful citizens ready to enter our community as young

decision making adults.

Belinda Marr

Relieving Principal

Relieving Principal’s Message continued

Year 12 Major Award Winners Congratulations to the award winners and to all Year 12 students who graduated

Ruby Barker Overall Academic Excellence (DUX)

Alako Myles Overall Academic Achievement

Oskar Goldsmith-Jones Overall Academic Achievement

Ursula Bennett Overall Academic Achievement

Joshua Bryant ADF - Leadership and Teamwork

Jazmin Eakin ADF - Future Innovators Award

Elijah Wraight Creative & Performing Arts

Joshua Bryant Services to the Senior School

Brock Youngberry Premiers Sporting Challenge

Charlie Pickford Sportsman of the Year

Nikiesha McPaul Sportswoman of the Year

Ursula Bennett Student of the Year

Ava Jarrett AECG - Commitment to Senior Studies

Taylor Coster Citizenship & Community Service (Sponsored by Lions Club of Lismore)

Benjamin Gray Best All-Rounder - Caltex Award

Jazmin Eakin Commitment & Application - Reuben F. Scarf

Keetah deKoster Year Adviser’s Award

Benjamin Gray First in English Standard

Rattanawadi Bowyer First in English Studies

Ruby Barker First in English Advanced

Olivia Cropp Lismore High Campus First in English Extension 1 (John Duncan Memorial)

Grace Spencer First in English Extension 2

Jazmin Eakin First in Mathematics Standard

Gemma Rose First in Mathematics Standard

Alako Myles First in Mathematics Advanced

Joshua Bryant First in Mathematics Extension 1

Ursula Bennett First in Mathematics Extension 2

Se’lani Davenport-Holland First in Earth & Environmental Science

Ursula Bennett First in Biology (Anne Bosse Award)

Ruby Barker First in Ancient History

Oskar Goldsmith-Jones First in Business Studies

Estella Bethune First in Legal Studies

Ruby Barker First in Society & Culture

Ursula Bennett First in Japanese Beginners

Riley Couch Kadina High Campus First in Software Design & Development

Elijah Wraight First in Hospitality

Lucia Greene First in Food Technology

Ben Ryder First in Computing Applications

Lauren Whitney First in Primary Industries

Holly Speers Kadina High Campus First in Agriculture (Warren Bancroft Award)

Jack Conroy First in Metal Engineering Machining

Joshua Bryant First in Engineering Studies

Alako Myles First in Physics

Jasmine James First in Photography

Ruby Barker First in Visual Arts

Poppy Brehaut First in Music

Elijah Wraight First in Drama

Grace Spencer First in Ceramics

Oskar Goldsmith-Jones First in PDHPE

Thomas Butcher First in Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation

Cameron Mustard Work Studies

Year 12 Major Award Winners

This will be my last addition to our school newsletter. I am working towards my retirement and am finishing at Richmond River at the end of this term.

My message remains the same as it has for the last few years.

How you support your child's learning makes a difference to their learning outcomes. Your encouraging words of "Have a good day", "How was your day?" " When is that assignment due?" "How are you going with it?" make a difference to your young person's attitude to what they are doing.

Schools are places to be proud of. They are building our future. They are steering our young people's path ahead. Or as I sometimes think of it, these kids will be caring for me in my old age. We need good kids who will take the world we are giving them and make it better. Schools are working on it!

My time here at Richmond River has been a rewarding one. I see teachers and support staff working to bring out the best in students in as many ways as they can. I see school staff working feverishly to adapt to constantly changing circumstances in order to continue the process of educating their students. I see staff supporting students to cope with as wide a range of challenges as anyone could think of. I see teachers reflecting on their own practice to ensure that they are using the best possible strategies to educate their charges. In all these and many other challenges, it is the collegiality that has been a constant. Working together is what makes success as it always does.

I feel it has been my privilege to be a part of 2020 at Richmond River High Campus. I wish students, staff and parents and carers peace in these disturbed times, success and happiness for the future. I am grateful for my time here and will think of RR with great affection.

Anne Bowden Community Liaison Officer

From the Community Liaison Officer (CLO)

C A L E N D A R 25 September - Last day of Term 3

12 October - First day of Term 4 - all Staff and students 20 October - HSC Examinations commence

TRSC Richmond River High P&C Association

The P&C would like to wish Anne Bowden, our Community Liaison Officer, all the best on her new adventures. Anne is leaving the school at the end of this week and during her time with us has been a strong ally in fostering communications. We would like to acknowledge her contributions to this school’s community.

All the best Anne. Sonya Gibbons P&C

From the TAS Faculty CO2 cars Students in Year 8 have been learning about engineering principles and the design process in TAS lessons this term. In pairs students were tasked with making a CO2 powered dragster out of a piece of balsa wood. Students learnt about aerodynamics and weight reduction, and were then tasked to create the fastest car possible. All students really enjoyed this task especially racing the cars. Congratulations to Hannah, Ben, Austin and Ozzy for creating the fastest cars. Ben Miller, TAS Teacher

Sport When normal sport was occurring twenty two students chose mountain biking for school sport. These students got to explore the local community and visited the South Lismore BMX track along with the Lismore Skate Park. All students were using the GT mountain bikes purchased by school for sport and PDHPE.

From The PDHPE Faculty Dixon Cup The annual Staff v Students Dixon Cup was held in Week 9 with a twist. All activities had to be 'COVID compliant'. After three days of competition, Staff retained the cup with a tight 2-1 victory over the students.

On Monday in our first COVID safe Volleyball game Staff defeated the students in 2 sets to 1 after the match was locked at 1 set all. On Thursday Staff claimed the cup with a 4-3 victory in Kick Tennis. Staff raced out to a 3 nil lead before students hit back to make it 3 sets a piece and sending the game to a decider. Friday saw a consolation match of volleyball being held. Again, Staff raced out to a lead before students won the next two sets to take a little bit of pride with them. John Eakin PDHPE Teacher

Canteen News Thank you to all the students and staff for supporting the Canteen this term. It has been so great to get back to regular operations and we hope this will continue in Term 4. We will be putting out a survey at the start of next term to get some information about what you like about our Canteen, what you think needs improving and any suggestions you have for menus. Enjoy you break and we will see you in Term 4. Laura and the Canteen Staff

Term 4 Week 1 Specials Monday - Mongolian beef or Tofu with fried rice

– Small $5, Large $7

Tuesday - Tandoori chicken or Cauliflower with saffron rice and

salad - Small $5, Large $7

Wednesday - Chef’s special - $4.50

Thursday - Chicken pesto or Pesto pasta - Small $5, Large $7

Friday - Meatball subs or Halloumi burger - $5 each

Breakfast Club Is Back! Breakfast Club has re-started and will operate Monday-Friday at the Canteen 8.30-9.00 am.

Takeaway cereal and toast available.

Brisbane Broncos Aboriginal Girls Academy Hi my name is Angelique Sines and I am the Student Support Officer for the Brisbane Broncos Aboriginal Girls Academy. I have worked down at Ballina High and Ballina Coast High School for the last seventeen years in various roles.

The Broncos program supports Aboriginal girls to increase their attendance, reten-tion and academic results. I work at Richmond River High on Thursdays and Fridays, so please call the school if your daughter needs any help, support or assistance with anything at school.

Have a wonderful holiday and I look forward to working with the girls next term.

Angelique Sines SSO, Beyond the Broncos Girls Academy

Community

School Counselling Service - at school

Kids HELPLINE - 1800 551 800 -

kidshelpline.com.au

Lismore HEADSPACE - 6625 0200 - 1800 650 890 - headspace.org.au

Mental Health Line - 1800 011 511

Beyond Blue - 1300 789 978

Parent Helpline - 1300 1300 52

Lifeline - 131 114

You can also :

• call the National Coronavirus Health Information line - 1800 020 080

• go to the NSW Health COVID-19 website external link for the latest information and advice

• Talk to your local GP or Community Health Centre

Important Phone Numbers and Support Services

School Stream App

RRHC uses the School Stream app to communicate with our community. Assessments, newsletters and other important information can be viewed there. Link to download the app - https://www.schoolstream.com.au/download/

School Updates App Introducing the NSW Department of Education

School Updates app

Opt-in to receive notifications when public schools have temporarily ceased operations due to adverse weather, bushfires or other emergencies. Find out more and download the app now. https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/practical-help-for-parents-and-carers/nsw-school-updates-app

RRHC Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/

richmondriverhigh

Student online portal -

web2.richmondri-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/portal/login

Online Study Skills Handbook -

RRHC / 88success www.studyskillshandbook.com.au

Important Education Websites

The Student and Parent Portal provides parents and students access to information including school newsletters, student timetables, notices, calendar, calendars of assessment schedules, attendance, school reports etc. Parents can submit explanations for absences (if submitted within 14 days of absence), make requests for amendments to family details/medical information and view student plans such as individual education plans. Students can log on using their school username and password. Parents can register and access the portal, https://web2.richmondri-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/portal/login

Student and Parent Portal

https://www.smore.com/1n9qdhttps://www.schoolstream.com.au/download/https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/practical-help-for-parents-and-carers/nsw-school-updates-apphttps://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/practical-help-for-parents-and-carers/nsw-school-updates-apphttps://www.facebook.com/richmondriverhighhttps://www.facebook.com/richmondriverhighhttps://www.smore.com/1n9qdhttps://web2.richmondri-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/portal/login?fbclid=IwAR3PDfDz8Mguhvn0P4aUXdmGItBeGuIVncS0kRLF7w2hWmbsBb5vPWO4g1o

2020 RRHC Uniform Requirements

School uniforms as shown below will be supplied by Lowes located in the Lismore Square, Lismore.

Please note: Tights, black T-shirts, denim jeans, singlets/tank tops, midriff tops, transparent fabric, torn/ripped clothing, incorrect colours and stripes, large logos or slogans, and shorty shorts are not acceptable for school. Please note: Work Health and Safety laws (2012) require all students working in a Technology practical classroom, Science labs and some CAPA classrooms to wear sturdy leather shoes. Students may not be able to participate in some activities in these practical classrooms if they are in canvas shoes.

GIRLS BOYS

Junior School Uniform Junior School Uniform

• White, red or grey Richmond River logo polo shirt

• Black skirt, plain black mid thigh length shorts, black long pants or black jeans (Tights are not acceptable)

• NB: Denim clothing is NOT acceptable

• White, red or grey Richmond River logo polo shirt

• Plain black shorts of an appropriate length, long black pants or black jeans

• NB: Denim clothing is NOT acceptable

Senior School Uniform Senior School Uniform

• White, red or grey Richmond River logo polo shirt

• White buttoned senior shirt (and school tie on formal occasions)

• Black skirt, plain black mid thigh length shorts, black long pants or black jeans (Tights are not acceptable)

• NB: Denim clothing is NOT acceptable

• White, red or grey Richmond River logo polo shirt

• White buttoned senior shirt (and school tie on formal occasions)

• Plain black shorts of an appropriate length, black long pants or black jeans

• NB: Denim clothing is NOT acceptable

Sport Uniform Junior Sport Uniform Junior

• Red polo shirt

• Plain black mid thigh length shorts or black sport shorts(Tights are not acceptable)

Special note: Students are encouraged to change for PE lessons and change back to regular school uniform for remaining lessons

• Red polo shirt

• Plain black shorts of an appropriate length or black sport shorts

Special note: Students are encouraged to change for PE lessons and change back to regular school uniform for remaining lessons

Winter Uniform Junior and Senior Winter Uniform Junior and Senior

• White or grey Richmond River logo polo shirt

• White buttoned senior shirt (and school tie on formal occasions)

• Plain black long pants/track pants or black jeans

• Black skirt, plain black mid thigh length shorts (Tights are not acceptable)

• Red Richmond River jumper

• Red or black Richmond River jacket

• Plain black, grey or red jumper or cardigan

• Years 11/12 designed school jumper or jacket

• NB: Denim clothing is NOT acceptable

• White or grey Richmond River logo polo shirt

• White buttoned senior shirt (and school tie on formal occasions)

• Plain black long pants/track pants or black jeans

• Plain black shorts of an appropriate length

• Red Richmond River jumper

• Red or black Richmond River jacket

• Plain black, grey or red jumper

• Years 11/12 designed school jumper or jacket

• NB: Denim clothing is NOT acceptable

Please see the 2020 Lowes Uniform Price List on the next page.

Junior Girls All Seasons Uniform POLO: S/S White-Stripe Collar - EMB Crest $36.95 POLO: LT Grey Stripe Collar - EMB Crest $36.95 SKIRT: Black A-Line Style - EMB $53.95 JACKET: Black/Red Microfibre with EMB $63.95 SOCKS: White Ankle $5.95 APRON: Navy - Design & Tech $14.95

Senior Girls All Seasons Uniform OVERBLOUSE: S/S White Special Design - EMB Crest $37.95 SKIRT: Black A-Line Style - EMB $53.95 JACKET: Black/Red Microfibre with EMB $63.95 SOCKS: White Ankle $5.95

Girls Sports Uniform SPORT POLO: Dk Red -Stripe Collar - EMB Crest From $41.95 SHORTS: L/L Black Microfibre - EMB From $32.95 JACKET: Black/Red Microfibre with EMB $63.95 SPORT SOCKS: White Ankle $4.95

Junior Boys All Seasons Uniform POLO: S/S White - Stripe Collar - EMB Crest $36.95 POLO: LT Grey Stripe Collar - EMB Crest $36.95 SHORTS: Black BBT Cargo $19.99 JACKET: Black/Red Microfibre with EMB $63.95 SOCKS: White Ankle Style (Sports) $4.95 APRON: Navy - Design & Tech $14.95

Senior Boys All Seasons Uniform SHIRT: S/S White Deluxe - EMB Crest From $35.95 SHORTS: Black BBT Cargo $19.99 JACKET: Black/Red Microfibre with EMB $63.95 SOCKS: White Ankle Style $5.95

Boys Sports Uniform SPORT POLO: DK Red-Stripe Collar - EMB Crest From $41.95 SHORTS: BlackMicrofibre - EMB From $32.95 JACKET: Black/Red Microfibre with EMB $63.95 SOCKS: White Ankle Style (Sports) $4.95

ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO ALTERATION

UNIFORM PRICE LIST School uniforms as shown below will be supplied by Lowes located in the Lismore Square, Lismore.