This is how we Learn and Live!...and Guillermo (4D) who finished equal 3 rd. P & C Halloween Disco – Save the date Wednesday 23 October 5.00 – 5.50pm: Kindergarten 6.00 – 6.50pm:

Learning to Live, Living to Learn Page | 1 25 Wentworth St The Ponds 2769 • 61 2 9626 7511• [email protected] • www.riverbank-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

SCHOOL NEWSLETTER • 11 September 2019 • TERM 3 WEEK 8 This is how we Learn and Live!

Term 3 Week 8 Wednesday 11 September K – 2 Athletics Carnival Friday 13 September Footy Colours Day – Gold Coin

Summer PSSA Commences 12.15pm Stage 3 Assembly: 5E 1.45pm Stage 2 Assembly: 3/4C

Term 3 Week 9 Monday 16 September Hills Public Speaking Grand Finals Wednesday 18 September Circus Berserkus Thursday 19 September Extra-Curricular Photos Friday 20 September PSSA

11.30am ES1 Assembly: KG 1.45pm Stage 1 Assembly: 2C

Term 3 Week 10 Wednesday 25 September 6pm 2020 Space Camp Info Session years 4 & 5 only Friday 27 September COLOUR FUN RUN - last day of term ( No assemblies) Term 4 Week 1 Monday 14 October STUDENTS RETURN Friday 18 October Summer PSSA

11.30am ES1 Assembly: KTK 1.45pm Stage 1 Assembly: 1R

Term 4 Week 2 Wednesday 23 October P & C Halloween Disco: Kindergarten , Year 3 & Year 4 Thursday 24 October P & C Halloween Disco: Years 1, 2, 5 & 6 Friday 25 October PSSA

12.15pm Stage 3 Assembly: 5R 1.45pm Stage 2 Assembly: 3B

Term 3 & 4 2019 Important Calendar Dates



PRINCIPAL’S REPORT I would like to congratulate Ms Katie Davis and Mrs Debra Blackshaw on their permanent appointments to Riverbank PS through a recent merit selection process. I would also like to congratulate Mrs Michelle McDonald, Mrs Kerrie Langley and Mrs Kylie Davoren on their permanent appointments to our school administration team. Hills Performing Arts Festival Last Thursday evening our amazing students showcased their talent at the Hills Performing Arts Festival. We are very proud of our CAPA students, not only for the great performances, but more importantly for the effort and dedication they have displayed all year. Congratulations to the Stage 2 Choir, Years 1, 2, & 4 Dance groups, and to the students who were selected to be part of the Hills Schools Dance Ensemble. Finally, a huge thank you to the teachers who have volunteered their time every week to provide our students with extra opportunities to challenge themselves and grow. Circus Berserkus Circus Berserkus is a Stage 3 run FUN DAY for the students and teachers. It will be held next Wednesday 18 September. There will be over 21 stalls for all to enjoy! Wristbands ($5.00) are on sale outside the hall every morning this week. Students can pay at the COLA (where their name will be marked off on a class list) and the wristbands will be handed out to the students on the day. K-2 will enjoy the fun activities from 9:30 – 11:00 am 3-5 will enjoy the fun activities from 11:15 – 12:45 pm Thank you for supporting our Stage 3 fundraiser. Space Camp USA for students in Years 5 and 6 in 2020 October School Holidays An information session for students and families in years 4 and 5 who would like to attend Space Camp, USA in October school holidays in 2020 will be held on Wednesday 25 September 6pm in the school hall.



Premier’s Spelling Bee Final This week our Regional Spelling Bee finalists attended Eastwood Heights PS for the final rounds of the competition. Congratulations to the following students who represented Riverbank: Ayman (6M), Paarth (5G), Matthew (4C) who finished 5th and Guillermo (4D) who finished equal 3rd.

P & C Halloween Disco – Save the date Wednesday 23 October 5.00 – 5.50pm: Kindergarten 6.00 – 6.50pm: Year 3 7.00 – 7.50pm: Year 4

Thursday 24 October 5.00 – 5.50pm: Year 1 6.00 – 6.50pm: Year 2 7.00 – 7.50pm: Years 5 & 6

Entry is $5.00 at the door and includes a bag of chips and a drink New Building update Our build is certainly taking shape and we are happily counting down the days for the completion of our new innovative learning hubs. The extension to our covered outdoor learning area (COLA) and a new shade structure over our silver seating and astro turf will commence this Saturday. The construction of the shade structure will take 12 weeks, with the area being well secured. I thank you for your patience during the course of these works.



Grandparents Afternoon NSW Grandparents Day celebrates the contributions grandparents make to their families and communities. It recognises the diversity of grandparent relationships across age groups, cultural backgrounds, and geographical locations. This year NSW Grandparents Day will be celebrated on Sunday 27 October. Riverbank Public School warmly invites our grandparents to join us on Tuesday 29 October between 1.45pm - 2:45pm for an afternoon of fun in our classrooms. We understand that some of our students may not have a grandparent able to attend; therefore, they are more than welcome to invite a special person such as an aunt, uncle or family friend to come along. An invitation will be sent home. Year 2 Swim School Riverbank Public School has been successful in applying for the ‘School Swimming and Water Safety Program’. This is an intensive learn to swim program, which develops water confidence and provides students with basic skills in water safety and survival. The program is conducted over ten days. Each daily lesson is 45 minutes. Instruction will take place at Riverstone Pool commencing Term 4 Week 7, Monday 25 November and finish in Week 8, Friday 6 December. The program is provided free by the Department of Education and has been successfully running for over 50 years. The cost of $70 covers the daily transport to and from the venue as well as pool entry. There are only 120 available places for Riverbank students in year 2. An expression of interest note has been sent home to all year 2 students. Annual School Colour Fun Run Fundraiser Friday 27 September Each year we have held a walk-a-thon to raise money for RPS. This year, I have decided to hold a School Colour Fun-Run to raise money so that classes will have a ratio of 1:2 iPads in all K-4 classrooms. We have set a fundraising target of $20,000 and need everyone to participate if we are going to smash our goal! Sponsorship forms and letters have been sent home. Anyone who raises at least $10 will earn a prize. In addition, the more money you raise, the better the prizes! Therefore, work hard and you might be able to earn yourself a karaoke machine, Xbox One or even a hover board! Students can create a profile online at schoolfundraising.com.au

16 DAYS TO GO

http://www.schoolfundraising.com.au/



STARTING KINDERGARTEN or New to RIVERBANK IN 2020 We are now accepting enrolments for 2020. If you know of any future students who have not yet enrolled, it would assist our organisation greatly if you could please prompt them to enrol. Being able to accurately predict student numbers ahead of time enables recruitment and procurement processes to be more streamlined and effective. When students enrol late, we are less prepared. Please contact the office staff if you have not yet completed an enrolment application or if you require assistance. For families wishing to check their local intake area, please follow the link below to the NSW Public School Finder and enter your address. https://education.nsw.gov.au/school-finder Starting Kindergarten in 2020 Kindergarten transition program dates held in Term 4.

Thursday 7 November 9.15am -10.45am

Parent and Student session


Student session only (Uniforms on sale)


Student session only (Uniforms on sale)

Students return to school on Monday 14 October in summer uniform (NO Staff Development Day) Do not forget to wear your favourite footy team colours this Friday and bring in a gold coin. Have a lovely fortnight. Mrs Jeanie Brown Principal

https://education.nsw.gov.au/school-finder



ZooSnooz Report Our Year 4 students enjoyed a fantastic trip to Taronga Zoo. Students participated in a variety of native and non-native animal centred educational experiences. They saw many of the behind-the-scenes activities that are not usually available to the public, providing an insight into many of the initiatives that Taronga focuses on to support the changing habitats of animals from around the world. Some of the activities our students experienced: • Meet and greet with the Zoo Staff where they stayed either in the Taronga Information Centre or in student tents. • V.I.P. night tour of the zoo where they saw many animals in their night routines, asking the zookeepers many questions and learning many amazing facts about the animals they saw. • Morning tour, visiting special buildings where they keep the animals overnight as well as a special tour of the Tasmanian Devil habitat. • Two informative talks about the plight of many animals. • Interacting with many animals. • Teacher-guided tour of the zoo. Students planned their journey around the zoo based on their interests. • Eating delicious ice cream while they looked out over Sydney Harbour at night.



Parent Communication We use a variety of platforms to communicate information about upcoming events and highlight the great things that happen at Riverbank Public School. School Enews App Important notifications are posted and emailed on the School Enews App. School Enews is a free app available for all mobile devices. Just download the app from the App Store or Play Store by searching for Riverbank Public School. Please ensure that push notifications alerts are turned on so that you can receive information as soon as it is distributed. School Website Our school website is updated frequently. Some notes such as the Canteen Price List, Uniform Shop and our newsletter are all available online. Our school website is https://riverbank-p.schools.nsw.gov.au Facebook Riverbank Public School has its own Facebook page where we celebrate student’s achievements. Parents are unable to post any news items, but can comment on reports and photos. The page is designed to keep the community up to date regarding all the wonderful things that happen at Riverbank Public School. Twitter In addition to Facebook, Riverbank Public School use Twitter to share events as they happen throughout the school. You can follow us on Twitter @RiverbankPublic.

https://riverbank-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/

https://twitter.com/RiverbankPublic



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.



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 Values: Our school values will incorporate the ‘Help Increase the Peace Keys’ to promote a harmonious, nurturing and challenging living and learning environment. 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 Kindergarten Merit Awards recipients

Class Class

KA – Sienna, Tyler KR – Isaac, Meera

KG – Emalina, Risab KT – Zayna, Ricknaaz

KI – Smera, Ishraaq KTK – Siyona, Aryan

KL – Paridhi, Harisharan KTM – Samantha, Nameer

KM – Ishaan, Ibrahim

Congratulations to our Term 3 Week 7 Stage 1 Merit Awards recipients

Class Class 1A – Anthony, Aalya 1T – Zain, Yu Hin

1D – Asmi, Samarveer 1W – Aditya, Ishaan

1F – Raavi, Ethan 2B – Suhas, Jiyapreet

1HC – Alice, Deeksha 2F – Deana, Hayah

1L – Kevinjeet, Anahat 2H – Aditya, Leher

1MD – Jodh, Athan 2M – Aarush, Mikaeel

1M – Rishi, Yash 2S – Mariam, Tanishi

1R – Milla, Zakariya 2W – Soha, Aditya

1S – Aneesh, Affan 2C – Anthony, Jiya, Gabriel




Class Class

3B – Veda, Levi, Oliver 3E – Ata, Harnoor, Tanya

3I – Angad, Jessica, Aarav 3J – Mannat, Uttej, Linda

3KR – Najah, Alex, Mahi 3M – Mason, Hakan, Baeley

3W – Avreen, Coraleigh, Ishaan 3/4C – Jiya, Aditya, Bella

4B – Tanishka, Srishti, Julian 4C – Mayan, Angel, Kaushila

4D – Sina, Jackson, Momina 4J – Indiana, Patricia, Lian

4L – Zayd, Soham, Kareena 4N – Evelyn, Liam, Maryam


Class Class 5B – Nawaf, Sehajpal, Daniya 6B – Shibat, Zeba, Nitya

5C – Vivaan, Prisha, Maher 6L – Rajveer, Aleksey, Harshaa

5E – Aayan, Rayan, Gideon 6M – Riya, Baani, Shreyas

5G – Madison, Summer, Bailey 6R – Ayan, Nimit, Abeeha

5M – Ridita, Amal, Oliver 6V – Rajvir, Rupali, Yogesh

5R – Joshparvir, Sajaad, Kayden



Sport Houses There are Four Sports Houses that reflect the wonderful view the school has of the Blue Mountains.

Team Name Named After

Famous For Team Colour

PIDDINGTON Mount Piddington

One of the highest peaks and is very famous for rock climbing.

BLUE

(for the abundance of Eucalypts that give the mountains their blue colour)

TOMAH Mount Tomah

Is very famous not only for its height but the Botanical Gardens.

GREEN

(for the gardens)

BOYCE Mount Boyce

Is almost the highest point in the mountains and is famous for a major Bureau of Meteorology station.

RED

(for the flowering red natives: Waratah, Lambertia or Mountain Devil and Red Grevillia)

YORK Mount York

Is very famous because it is where Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth first saw the western plains.

YELLOW

(for the viewing of the western plains by the explorers)



Creative and Practical Arts (CAPA) HPAF (Hills Performing Arts Festival) Thursday evening, 5 September was a wonderful night for Riverbank, as three of our dance groups, Stage 2 choir and Year 5 dance ensemble, took to the stage for the Hills Performing Arts Festival. Congratulations to our enthusiastic CAPA students, who remind us how very special it is, after a lot of hard work, to finally perform on a big stage for family and friends. We are so proud of you all! Thank you to our dance and choir teachers who work tirelessly to prepare our children for such memorable performances. Stage 2 Choir Mr Chan Mrs Green Massed Choir Year 4 Dance Group Miss Dennis Ms Jones ‘Shake Your Tail Feather' Year 2 Dance Group Miss MacMasters Mrs Khaliqi 'Arabian Nights/Friend Like Me' Year 1 Dance Group Miss McDonald Miss Wu 'Ego'



Schools Spectacular 2019 Stage 3 Choir are also rehearsing for the biggest event on the CAPA calendar – Schools Spectacular! As there are a number of important details to share leading up to this mammoth event, we will hold a ‘Schools Spectacular Parent Information Night’ on Wednesday 18 September at 6pm in the school hall. All ‘Schools Spec.’ parents and students are required to attend. Operation Art

Operation Art is an exhibition of over 800 artworks created by students for children in hospital. Riverbank is thrilled to have artworks from

four of our students on display!

Congratulations to Tamina

Milly Mereana Anushka

We invite our Riverbank community to

this FREE event at the Armory Gallery

Jamieson Street, Sydney Olympic Park Saturday 14 September to Sunday 16 November

2019, 10am - 4pm.

A great day out for the whole family



RPS Sport Update Sport in focus … Basketball Basketball is a high energy game that focuses on a variety of skills such as running, passing, shooting and dribbling. Being part of a basketball team enables children to collaborate with others while also making new friends. There are a few excellent centres in the area that promote basketball. Further information can be found at the following websites.

• www.hillshornets.com.au • https://www.hawkesburybasketball.com

Skill in focus … Dribble

How to:

1. Hold the ball with one hand at hip level. 2. Push the ball down to the ground with fingertips (do not slap the ball). 3. Make sure the ball hits the floor in front of or outside the preferred foot. 4. Push the ball down again when it bounces to about belt level. 5. Try and do 4 or more bounces without having to move the feet to retrieve the ball.

Ridges Summer PSSA The remaining 8 rounds of the Summer PSSA will commence this Friday 13 September and continue to Friday 22 November.

https://www.hawkesburybasketball.com/



If your child is playing in a Summer PSSA team, please ensure payment has been made and permission note, medical form and code of conduct / jersey contracts have been returned. Students will not be able to train or board the bus if they have not returned their permission note, payment and winter jersey if they have one. Winter PSSA Jerseys Students who participated in a Winter PSSA sport are required to return their washed jersey by this Friday 13 September to the coach who was in charge of the sport they played. 2019 Sydney West Athletics Carnival Congratulations to the following Riverbank students who will compete in the Sydney West Athletics Carnival on Thursday 17 October at Blacktown International Sports Park. Sienna - 8yrs Girls 100m Dash Evie Roberts - Jnr Girls High Jump Simran - 11yrs Girls Shot Put James - 12yrs Boys 100m Dash Lachlan - 12yr Boys 100m Dash Rajvir - 12yrs Boys Shot Put NSW Premiers Sporting Challenge This term students of Riverbank started the 10 week NSW Premiers Sporting Challenge. Students have the opportunity to record their weekly physical activity in a log book that will then be recorded online by the class teacher. At the end of the 10 weeks each class’s overall progress will be logged onto the NSW Premiers Sporting Challenge website and then in Term 4 each student will receive a certificate showing their overall level of physical activity. This challenge is a great way to encourage students to enjoy sport and physical movement. Jarad Lonsdale Sports Organiser



Dropping Off and Picking Up students A ‘Kiss and Ride Zone’ or ‘Drop-off and Pick-up’ area utilises existing 'No Parking' zones around schools. In these areas, drivers may stop to drop off or pick up children, however No Parking rules apply:

• Maximum stop time is 2 minutes • Driver must remain in or within 3 metres of the vehicle • Vehicle must not be left unattended

Additional safety tips for school zones:

• Always drop-off or pick-up your child from the designated area, following the school’s procedures

• Make sure children use the footpath-side door when getting in and out of a car • Make sure the hand brake is applied when the vehicle is stationary • Never double park • Never park across a pedestrian crossing • Never undertake a U-turn in close proximity to the school.

Safety Tips for Students:

• Stay buckled up until the vehicle has stopped in the ‘Drop-off and Pick-up’ area • Make sure your school bag and other items are in a safe position, e.g. on the floor • Be ready to get out of the car with your belongings when the car has stopped and you have

unbuckled your seatbelt • Always get in and out of the backseat of the vehicle through the safety door - the rear

footpath-side door.

General parking rules You must not stop your vehicle (that is, bring it to a stop and either stay with the vehicle or leave it parked) in the following circumstances:

• Double parked (that is in the road alongside a car that is parked) • On or across a driveway or footpath • On footpaths and nature strips • In a safety zone or within 10 metres before or after a safety zone



• Within an intersection • Within 1 metre of another vehicle parked in front or behind • Within 10 metres of an intersecting road at an intersection without traffic • Within 3 metres of any double centre lines • On or within 20 metres before and 10 metres after a children's crossing or pedestrian Crossing

No Stopping What does it mean? You cannot stop in this area FOR ANY REASON (including queuing or waiting for space). Why is it there? Keeps clear sight lines between drivers and children/pedestrians. Penalty $330 + 2 Demerit Points (School Zone)

No Parking What does it mean? You can stop in a NO PARKING zone for a maximum of two minutes to drop off and pick up passengers. If no spaces are available, you cannot queue on the road way or in any other zones while waiting for a space. You will need to drive away and park elsewhere, only returning when there is space to pull up. You must stay within three metres of your vehicle at all times. Why is it there? To provide a safe place for children/pedestrian set down and pick up. Penalty $183 + 2 Demerit points (School Zone)



Bus Zone What does it mean? You must not stop or park in a bus zone for any reason (including queuing or waiting for a space) unless you are driving a bus. Why is it there? To provide a safe place for large buses to set down and pick up school children. Penalty $330 + 2 Demerit Points (School Zone) Pedestrian Crossings

You must not stop within 20 metres before a pedestrian crossing or 10 metres after a crossing unless there is a control sign permitting parking. Why is it there? To ensure that children can be clearly seen by vehicles approaching the crossing. Penalty $439 + 2 Demerit Points (School Zone) Footpaths, Driveways and Nature Strips You must not stop on any footpath or nature strip, or even a driveway crossing a footpath or nature strip FOR ANY REASON. Why is it there? You could easily run over a child or force pedestrians onto the road to get around you. Penalty $183 + 2 Demerit points (School Zone) Double Parking You must not stop on the road adjacent to another vehicle at any time even to drop off or pick up passengers.

Term Four MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT/SUN

Week 1

14 October Students Return

15 October Stage 3 Rugby League

16 October

17 October

18 October Assembly Kindy & Stage 1 PSSA

19 20 Oct

2 21 October

22 October Stage 3 Rugby League

23 October P & C Disco

24 October Debating P & C Disco

25 October Assembly Stage 2 & 3 PSSA

26 27 Oct

3 28 October SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

Life Education Van arrives

29 October Grandparents Day Stage 3 Rugby League

30 October

31 October School Spectacular Rehearsal

1 November Assembly Kindy & Stage 1 PSSA

2 3

Nov

4 4 November

5 November Basketball Clinic

6 November Basketball Clinic

7 November 2020 Kindergarten

Transition

8 November Assembly Stage 2 PSSA

9 10

Nov

5 11 November Stage 2 Excursion

12 November Leadership Day School Spectacular Rehearsal

13 November Parliament Stage 2 Excursion


Transition Stage 2 Excursion

15 November Assembly Kindy & Stage 1 PSSA

16 17

Nov

6 18 November

19 November Interrelate Evening Session

20 November School Spectacular Rehearsal


Transition School Spectacular Rehearsal

22 November Assembly Stage 2 & 3 Life Education Van departs PSSA School Spectacular

23 24

Nov

7 25 November 26 November CAPA Night

27 November 28 November

29 November

30 Nov 1

Dec 8 2 December

3 December Year 7 2020 High School Orientation Day

4 December Scripture Assembly Volunteers Afternoon Tea

5 December Year 6 Dinner

6 December

7 8

Dec

9 9 December Reports Home

10 December Kindy Excellence Assembly & Concert

11 December Excellence Assembly Years 1-6

12 December

13 December

14 15

Dec

10

16 December Stage 1 Christmas Concert

17 December Celebration of Learning

18 December Year 6 Assembly Last day for Students

19 December SDD

20 December SDD

21 22

Dec

23 December 24 December 25 December 26 December 27 December

Term 4 Riverbank Public School 2019

LIBRARY NEWSLETTER T3W8/2019

Off the Shelf

WHAT’S NEWS We are so fortunate to be part of a community of diverse backgrounds with many languages other than English spoken at home. With the myriad of benefits in speaking another language, Riverbank Library is proud to showcase our new collection of bilingual books.

*Each book is labelled with a sticker to show that it is a LANGUAGE BACKGROUND OTHER THAN ENGLISH (LBOTE).

*These books are kept in a special area of the Library so students can find them easily.

*The language the book is written in is provided on the title page of the book.

*Students may borrow a bilingual book as an additional book to their loan limit. Eg: Kindergarten are allowed to borrow one book per week, however, if they choose a bilingual book this can be a second book to take if it is a language spoken in their home.

*Our collection will continue to grow. Not all languages are catered for at the moment and some languages are more challenging to source. As the books are not mass printed, they a great deal more than if the book was printed only in English so we are urging everyone to take extra special care of these beautiful books. Our goal is to have at least one bilingual book for every language spoken at home at RPS – and we have 43 different languages identified as the first language spoken at home.

*Languages currently catered for: Arabic, Bengali, Dari, Farsi, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Korean, Malayalam, Mandarin, Maori, Marathi, Nepali, Pashto, Polish, Portugese, Punjabi, Samoan, Sinhalese, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese. We also have various Indigenous Languages including: Djambarrpuyngu, Gamilaraay, Kriol, Darug and Kukatja.

*Parents are welcome to come to Library before school and after school to borrow with their child.

Student Feedback “My parents said ‘Wow! Where did you get this book?’” Jacelyn 3B Punjabi “Good job! You should start borrowing more Punjabi books.” Mehar 3B Punjabi “It was amazing to have a book in my language from my Library.” Aisha 2F Urdu “It’s good practice for children currently learning their home language. Sometimes when your Grandparents visit, it’s a good useful thing that we have these books in the Library” Patricia 4J Arabic

LIBRARY NEWSLETTER T3W8/2019

Off the Shelf

Congratulations to the 917 Riverbank Public School students who completed the Premier’s Reading Challenge! Later next term all students will receive a participation certificate. The following students will receive special certificates to mark their wonderful achievement.

Platinum Certificates - 7 consecutive years Krish B Fatiha H Cameron M Manav N Emily Q Orika R Areebah S Lachlan S

Gold Certificates – 4 consecutive years Farhaan A Tristan A Paulina A Aansh B Koby B Aarav B Arjun B Samar Veer B Tarush B Rayyan B Vraj B Arya C Hil Ting C Pranav C Aayan C Ayush C Dehara D Jiya D Dhairya D Naija E Patricia E Hirun G Sienna G Aanya G Daksh G

Nishka G Tegan H Aaron J Aryan J Ria J Mahya K Shayan K Sinethma K Baanipreet K Jacelyn K Mehar K Makenze K Zayd K Jiya K Lucas L Jaidev M Joshua M Parkes M Owen M Myra M Venkata M Kirrilee M Saisha M Madeline M Saniya M

Priscilla M Vivaan M Saharsh M Kayra M Shiali N Aditya N Riyaanvi N Prisha N Diesel N Norhan N Timothy N Alwin O Danya P Jiya P Krishiv P Netra P Haniel P Grace Q Sufia R Naren R Himani R Ishan R Kade R Kayla R Mehar Kaur S

Roy S Daniya S Rehan S Sadaf S Ekansh S Anoop S Baljot S Caitlyn S Tasleen S Maryam S Deakin S Jackson S Prisha S Brody T Diya U Saahith V Luke W Delienaa W Luca W Mahi W Sanah W Stefhanie W Leila W

Library Team Ms Kennedy, Mrs Griffiths and Mrs Wolff.

RIVERBANK PUBLIC SCHOOL 25 Wentworth Street THE PONDS NSW 2769

Ph: 9626 7511 Fax: 9626 1001 Website: www.riverbank-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Email: [email protected]

Monday, 9 September 2019

Dance Group Photographs

Dear Parents and Carers, Dance group photographs will be held on Thursday, 19 September. All dance costumes will be provided at school. Other organisation and uniform requirements are as follows:

Group photos will be available online for viewing and purchasing from Friday, 27 September. To view prices and pay online please go through the School Photographer website and use the code below.

www.theschoolphotographer.com.au 19S1064RPS Should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact the school office. Stephanie Jones Jeanie Brown Relieving Deputy Principal Principal

Photos Being Taken Requirements

Thursday 19 September

Kindergarten Dance Miss Walsh & Mrs Slater

Girls: Hair in a high ponytail

Kindergarten Dance Miss McAlister & Miss Nagle

Girls: Hair in a high ponytail Boys & Girls: Please bring black leggings and black or white t-shirt

Year 1 Dance Miss McDonald & Miss Wu

Girls: Hair in a high ponytail Boys: Please bring black jeans

Year 1 Dance Miss Campbell & Mrs Day

Year 2 Dance Miss MacMasters & Mrs Khaliqi


Year 3 Dance Miss Ignjatovic & Miss Barraga


Year 4 Dance Miss Dennis & Ms Jones

Girls: Hair in a high ponytail, please bring no show socks Boys: Hair styled neatly, please bring no show socks

Stage 3 Dance Miss Meakins & Mrs Seward

Girls: Hair in a high bun, please bring black leggings Boys: Please bring black jeans

3-6 Bollywood Dance Mrs Tahir & Mrs Govender

Boys Dance Mr Lawrence & Mrs Day

http://www.riverbank-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.theschoolphotographer.com.au/

Parent Information Session

When: Tuesday 24 September 2019, 9:00am

Where: Riverbank Public School Hall

Topic: Using Technology to Help Your Child Excel in English The English as an Additional language/Dialect (EALD) team at Riverbank Public School would like to invite you to a parent workshop on Tuesday 24 September at 9am, in the school hall.

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about which applications are best suited to helping your child advance in English. Parents and caregivers will develop an understanding of how applications link back to the school curriculum. The EALD team will guide you through how to use the apps so you can share in the learning experience with your child.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Kind Regards,

The EAL/D Team

HALLOWEENP & c DISCO

Wednesday 23rd October5.00 - 5.50pm: Kindergarten

6.00 - 6.50pm: Year 3

7.00 - 7.50pm: Year 4

Thursday 24th October

5.00 - 5.50pm: Year 1

6.00 - 6.50pm: Year 2

7.00 - 7.50pm: Year 5 & 6

$ 5 ENTRY - PAY AT THE DOOR

I NCLUDES CH I PS & DR INK

R IVERBANK STUDENTS ONLY - DROP OFF

AND P ICK UP AT THE SCHOOL HALL

Dance the night away! Prizes for the

best dressed on the night!

Unit 20, 14-16 Stanton Road Seven Hills. NSW 2147

ABN: 47 083 674 613

E [email protected]

P 02 9674 9824

F 02 8602 5399

Riverbank Public School

Sports & Extracurricular Groups

All sport and extracurricular group

photographs taken will be available

online for viewing & purchasing from

Friday 27th September, 2019

www.theschoolphotographer.com.au

TO VIEW PRICES AND PAY ONLINE

PLEASE GO TO OUR WEBSITE AND USE THE

PURPLE CODE BELOW

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Enrol NOW for Vocal and Drum Kit Lessons at Riverbank PS• Primary Music Institute offer vocal and drum kit music lessons right here on school campus!• Lessons are held once per week during term – with lessons typically after school hours• The existing keyboard music program also continues

• Instrumental music can improve your child’s school results – including for reading, maths, coordination, IQ, abstract reasoning, performance confidence… and is great fun!

• Pair lessons (max 2 students) $24.95

• To find out all about the music lessons please visit PMI’s website or call the HQ team• Please ENROL TODAY via PMI’s website as there are limited spaces

• Parents are responsible for student supervision outside of school hours (not the school)

P: 1300 362 824 E: [email protected] www.primarymusicinstitute.com.au

EXPERIENCE 12 SPORTS, 12 FACE OFF

CHALLENGES, AMAZING COACHING,

FIRST CLASS SUPERVISION, FREE JERSEY, BBQ LUNCH, PRIZES & NON-STOP

MOTIV8TION. Motiv8sports have been performing the best multi-sports

events on the planet since 2001. To celebr8 the launch of our first ever event

at GLENWOOD HIGH we are offering the first 100 participants with a very

special offer. $80 LAUNCH TICKET. Motiv8sports is a camp experience like no

other. We use sport as a tool to inspire, motiv8 and teach kids about

sportsmanship. Our coaches are incredibly talented and have all undergone

extensive training, working with children clearance and possess certain

qualities vital to motiv8ting children.

WHAT AGE IS THIS EVENT FOR? Primary School children K-6

IS THIS EVENT A SLEEPOVER EVENT? No! 8.30am to 3.00pm

HOW MANY CHILDREN PER GROUP? 1 ADULT to 18 campers

WHAT SPORTS WILL MY CHILD DO?

Check out our website to experience

how we have designed over 60 non-

contact trademark sports including:

SUPER SOCCER, ULTIMATE LEAGUE,

BIG DOG CRICKET, BALLERS, STREET

HOCKEY, VORTEX GRIDIRON and

many more cool challenges

d

esigned to keep

kids engaged.

VENUE: GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL:

FORMAN AVE & GLENWOOD PARK DRIVE

DATE: WED 2nd & THURS 3rd OCT 2019

TIME: 8.30am to 3.00pm AGE: Kindy to YR6

COST: $80 LAUNCH TICKET INCLUDES: 2-days, team

jersey, bbq lunch, prizes and amazing coaching.

SECURITY: Our events are parent-free events and we

have a Camp Director, First Aid officer, leadership team

and security patrolling our facility during the event.

BOOK ONLINE TO SECURE YOUR TICKET. THE FIRST

100 x $80 LAUNCH TICKETS WILL SELL VERY QUICKLY

SO ACT FAST

STEP 1 = VISIT MOTIV8SPORTS.COM.AU

STEP 2 = CLICK BOOK EVENT BUTTON TOP RIGHT

STEP 3 = CLICK THE MOTIV8SPORTS HILLS ICON

STEP 4 = SELECT THE EVENT

STEP 5 = COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION

EXPERIENCE THE MOST AMAZING SPORTS EVENTS ON THE PLANET.

FROM MULTI SPORTS EVENTS TO TOURNAMENTS NOTHING

COMPARES TO A MOTIV8SPORTS EVENT. WE ARE THE LEADERS IN

SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDING CHILDREN WITH

EXPERIENCES DESIGNED TO MOTIV8, INCREASE CONFIDENCE &

DEVELOP RESILIENCE. SAFETY & SUPERVISION IS FIRST CLASS AT

ALL OF OUR EVENTS. SINCE 2001 OVER 20,000 KIDS LIVING IN

THE HILLS HAVE EXPERIENCED MOTIV8SPORTS….SO GET YOUR

CHILD OUTDOORS THIS JULY AND EXPERIENCE MOTIV8SPORTS AT

ONE THIS AWESOME EVENT. BE SURE TO VISIT OUR

MOTIV8SPORTS/HILLS DISTRICT FACEBOOK PAGE FOR COOL

VIDEO & PHOTO GALLERIES/OUR EVENTS SELL OUT FAST…

Free activities for primary school students at The Reserve Bank MuseumStudents will receive an interactive presentation on banknote security features and get a sneak peek at the new uncirculated $20 banknote. They will also be taken on a guided journey through the Museum and learn about the history of Australia.

Cost: Free (Registration essential)

Booking Information: • Expressions of interest are

now open for the Spring school holiday period.

• For further information, session times, and to register your child please visit the Museum website.

• Registrations will close on 20th September at 5.00 pm.

School Holiday Activities

museum.rba.gov.au

[email protected]

Ground Floor, 65 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000

(02) 9551 9743

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