FROM THE PRINCIPAL:

Congratulations to 5/6 Davidson on The Anzac Day assembly.

It was an excellent celebration of respect for those who have

fought for our country but also the celebration of peace.

Thank you also to those students who participated in the

Anzac Day march. Our students were very smartly dressed

and a credit to our school – the wreath was laid on behalf of

the school by Emily Ollington and Bradley Scott.

Grammar Challenge

Well done to both Riverside teams for your participation at

the Grammar Challenge last weekend. Both teams were

outstanding representatives of our school.

Team 1 Tom Schuemaker, Tyson Purton, Noah

Buckley-Moser and Lachlan Sims

Team 2 Nicola Grant, Natasha Frost, Alice Robinson

and Rachel DuVergier

The girls team was successful in the major challenge on Sunday

and received a plaque and medals. This challenge involved

both a creative problem solving task and the construction of a

shelter with a limited range of materials. The girls

acknowledged that they all gelled together and everyone

contributed, we listened to each other’s ideas and we had fun.

They also commented that it was a great experience to meet

people from other schools and it was a fun way to learn about

the goldfields.

A special thank you to Mrs White and Miss Anglesey who gave

up their time over the weekend. Those extras offered by

teachers are really appreciated.

The grade teams have each responded to the new laptops and

laptop trolley as part of a generous donation from the parent

community.

We are delighted with the new laptops and trolley that

have been purchased for our use. This will enhance the

children’s learning and support our teaching programs

across all areas of the curriculum – Prep Team

We are excited to be able to provide more opportunities

for our students to access and integrate technology in

our classrooms – Grade 1/2 team

Thank you for allowing us to expand our access to

technology. It means more children have quality hands

on time – Grade1/2 team

Having access to extra laptops will enhance all aspects of

our teaching and learning programs and give children in

our classes excellent learning opportunities – Grade 2/3

and 3 Team

We are incredibly grateful for the new laptops because

we can now have improved access for our students’

learning program – Grade 5/6 and 6

Riverside Primary School Newsletter

ACTING PRINCIPAL Mrs Jane Bovill (Kinder) Early Learning Co-ordinator: Mrs Pip Robinson

SENIOR STAFF: Mr Colin Pearson (Grade 5/6) Psychologist: Ms Claire Goulston

SENIOR STAFF: Ms Louisa Fahey (Grade 2/3-3/4) Speech Pathologist: Miss Danielle Le Rossignol

SENIOR STAFF: Mrs Annette Langdon (Grades Prep-2) Social Worker: Ms Susan Igglesden

SENIOR STAFF: Mr John Mason (Teaching & Learning Support) Chaplain: Mrs Lindy Bailey

Issue 10 26th April 2012

The original laptop trolley is in hot demand in our

school, so we are looking forward to accessing this

new fantastic resource. These new laptops will be

constantly used for a wide range of learning

experiences – Grade 3/4 and 4

We are ecstatic with the purchase of the 8 new

laptops. These will enable us to work with flexibility

within the classroom. Individual, paired and group ICT

activities will be greatly enhanced with access to more

computers – Grade 5.

Jane Bovill

Acting Principal

Calendar Wednesday 2 May No Pens Day Wednesday

Friday 4 May Cross Country

9-11 May Mother’s Day stall (see timetable)

Friday 25 May LSSSA

15 –17 May NAPLAN Grade 3 & 5 Testing

21-25 May Parent Teacher week

Assemblies Friday 27 April Prep-2 1/2AH

Friday 4 May Buddy A

Friday 11 May Buddy B

This year the RPSA Fundraising Committee will be holding a sausage sizzle on Cross Country Day Friday 4 May

Sausages $2

Funds raised go towards improving our School’s ICT resources

We look forward to seeing you.

The school canteen will still be open – parents will be able to

purchase coffee and snacks. Children can still order as per

normal.

This year the RPSA Fundraising Committee will be holding a

Mother’s Day stall to give students the opportunity to purchase

a gift for their someone special.

Items will be available for purchase for $2 or $3

Items include:

Mugs

Photo Frames

Candles

Plants

Pamper Sets

Notepads

and much more …

Each student will be able to participate with their class visiting

the stall on Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 May, as per

timetable below.

The stall will also be open on Friday, 11 May from 12.30pm –

3.00pm, for students, parents and younger siblings to purchase

gifts.

Individual notification of class timeslots will also be sent home

with students.

Please note that participation is voluntary.

Wednesday 9 May Thursday 10 May

9.15 4KS 9.15 1/2SM

9.30 Kinder B 9.30 Kinder A

9.45 5/6CD 9.45 6JW

10.00 3CC 10.00 1SC

10.15 PBM 10.15

10.30 PGH 10.30 Kinder C

10.45 5/6KB 10.45 PMD

Recess Recess

11.25 6SA 11.25 2MT

11.40 5SC 11.40 5WW

11.55 1/2HW 11.55

12.10 PLM 12.10 4GW

12.25 3LB 12.25 1/2AH

Lunch Lunch

1.45 5JJ 1.45

2.00 3/4RZ 2.00 2/3BS

2.15 2.15 1/2JD

Friday 11 May

2.00 Kinder C

With 3/4SD as buddies

Cross Country

The annual school cross country is to be held at Riverside

Primary next Friday 4 May (rain day Monday May 7). Below is

a list of the events, times and distances. Don’t forget to

bring a chair to make your viewing more enjoyable.

Program 1. Kinder Boys/Girls 11.50am

2. Prep Boys/Girls 11.58am

3. Grade One Boys/Girls 12.06pm

4. Grade Two Boys/Girls 12.15pm

Lunch Break (12.30 - 1.20)

5. Grade Three Boys/Girls 1.25pm

6. Grade Four Boys/Girls 1.40pm

7. Grade Five Boys/Girls 2.00pm

8. Grade Six Boys/Girls 2.25pm

Grade Distance Kinder 300m

Prep 500m

Grade One 700m

Grade Two 1000m

Grade Three 1200m

Grade Four 1600m

Grade Five 2000m

Grade Six 2400m

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: riverside.primary@education.tas.gov.au

Website: www.schools.education.tas.gov.au/riversideprimary

5/6 Sport 27/04/12

Don’t forget your sports gear!

TEACHER OPPOSITION

VENUE

Super 8’s Aussies

Mrs Davidson

East Lton East Lton

Basketball Boomers

Mrs Brady

East Lton A School Courts

Basketball Opals

Mrs White

East B High School Courts

Speedball Swift

Mrs Wilson

St Leonards High School Asphalt

Futsal Strikers

Mrs Campbell

Mowbray Area 5

Touch Footy Runners

Ms Anglesey

East Lton High School Fields

Touch Footy Dodgers

Mr Pearson

Mowbray Mowbray

Wanderers

Mrs Jones

- Walking from Mowbray to Inveresk

Tennis Top Spinners

Mr McKendrick

- Gym

Assembly Awards

Grade 3-6 – Friday 20 April

2/3BS Maisie Burns, Matthew Hill, Rhian Bailey

3LB Bethany MacFarlane, Eve Silver

3CC Lauren Knights, Jor-ja Swan, Jasmine Leonard

3/4RZ Madison Evans, Jarrod Dusautoy, Aidan Bolton

3/4SD Connor Singline

4GW Olivia Wenn, Kurtis Love

4KS Charlotte Matthews, Lexi Bounds

5SC Tyler Maney, Taylah Bessell

5WW Chloe Bolton, Megan Giles, Hayden Clark

5JJ Julius Petrohilos, Lily Holloway

5/6CD Callum MacFarlane, Monique Faulkner, Riley Guyatt

5/6KB Ryan Lawson, Shinae Aurik, Laura Howard

6JW Ashley Carroll, Evan Edrich

6SA Natasha Frost, Mia Ellis, Hugh McKay

Term Dates 2012 Term 1 Wednesday 15 February to Friday 1 June

Student free day Tuesday 14 February

Term 2 Tuesday 19 June to Friday 7 September

Student free day Monday 18 June

Term 3 Monday 24 September to Thursday 20 December

Student free day Friday 12 October Note: Professional learning days are mandated by the Minister for Education through Learning Services North

Who will be the new Dollarmite- Maybe you?

As part of the Commonwealth Bank’s centenary celebrations

we want to find Australia’s best School Banking Saver! As

such between 16 April and 30 June 2012, we are running a fun

and exciting School Banking competition with the winning

child being transformed into their very own Dollarmite

character.

Being part of the competition is easy. A student simply needs

to make 5 deposits at school during the competition period

and then provide us with their best savings tip.

The winning school/class will receive 25 IPads and a $1500

excursion! For the winning student, as well as being

‘Dollarmized’, they will receive an annual movie pass for their

family.

There’s also 50 runner up prize packs that include iPads,

excursions, movie tickets and thousands of Dollarmites

consolations prizes for the students.

A flyer with all competition details will be issued soon.

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