Through world-class teaching and learning practices we will create a vibrant and inclusive birth to 12 educational community that fosters kind and resilient life-long learners, who will thrive today and in tomorrow’s world.
A modern and contemporary learning environment with strong connections between internal and external learning spaces.
A focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) studies to educate students for jobs of the future.
Integration and connection, providing unique learning and teaching environments for children, students and staff from birth all the way up to year 12.
Designed to allow community use, creating an inclusive and accessible hub; including a café, 300 seat performing arts centre, and an entrepreneurial hub.
Expansive facilities for community use outside of school hours, including courts, gymnasium and sporting fields that can be used by the community.
Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) principles that meet a 5-green star rating.
While the best way to experience our state-of-the-art facilities is in person, why not take a virtual tour now!
Just a friendly reminder that we have Year 7 Transition Day on Thursday 7 December, starting at 8.30am and ending at 2.15pm. The day will be filled with lots of fun activities. You will have the opportunity to meet your classmates for 2024 and work together as a team, using your critical and creative skills.
Are you wondering what to bring and wear? Check out the details below to make sure you're prepared for an action-packed day!
For more information:
www.riverbankscollege.sa.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/yr7-transition-day-flyer2023.pdf
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A reminder to get your tickets for our Primary concert this Friday! We will be removing the ticket restrictions on Tuesday at 9am, if you haven’t got your tickets yet, please jump on and book. We hope to see you there.
Book your tickets today at www.trybooking.com/CNHNG
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1 day to go!
If you have not placed your orders for book club yet, you still have time, orders close tomorrow, Friday 1 December.
This issue is packed full of the most popular books for kids just in time for Christmas presents and even those stocking fillers.
Head over to LOOP to order now ->
www.scholastic.com.au/loop
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There have been some problems with Daymap recently. Our IT department have investigated and discovered there was a state wide Daymap outage. The Daymap web version has been rectified, however the issues are continuing when using Daymap via the mobile app.
Until this issue is resolved, please report absences and view messages via the website parent portal and we will inform you once the mobile app is back up and running. Alternatively you can ring the school on 8286 2900.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
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Our Lost Property is overflowing!
We’ve got 14 days left until the end of Term 4.
If your child has lost something, please check our lost property located outside the library. Parents are welcome to come search through lost property once signed in at the main reception.
Please remember to clearly label your child’s clothing and belongings.
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It is so neat. Ours is dumped in a big tub.
Zac Pearson Ashton’s black water bottle. Reckon he’s got jumpers there too
Sarah Worrall
Rashelle Lee Banks might find half the kids uniform 😅
Interesting to see that there is a school uniform policy but so many non uniform clothing on the shelf.
On Saturday 18 November we hosted a First LEGO League robotics tournament here at Riverbanks College. 14 teams from around the state competed, including our own "Banks Bots". Teams competed in 3 robot rounds and presented innovation projects aligned with this year’s Masterpiece theme. Congratulations to the Banks Bots - Chloe, Seamus, Tobias, Will and Xander, who demonstrated our school values throughout the competition. ... See MoreSee Less
Just a reminder this Friday 1 December, is a pupil free day, and our staff will be undertaking professional development.
If you need to make alternative care arrangements, the OSHC service will be available and can be booked through YMCA, if spaces are available.
For more key dates for the 2023 school year go to www.riverbankscollege.sa.edu.au/keydates
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Hi Riverbanks College B-12 I am just letting you know Daymap is down again. Unable to log in at all. Thanks
Jordan Tilley
Riverbanks College B-12 i can't get in either been down all day
Thank you all for your messages we have passed this information onto the IT department who are investigating this ongoing issue. We apologise for any inconvienience.
Book Club Issue 8 Is OUT NOW!
This issue is packed full of the most popular books for kids just in time for Christmas presents and even those stocking fillers.
Orders close Friday 1 December.
Head over to LOOP to order now ->
www.scholastic.com.au/loop
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PE week was energising!
Witnessing the incredible level of participation from so many students was inspiring. At least 500 students from R-9 engaged in a variety of activities in the gym throughout the week; Just Dance, table tennis, gymnastics, dodgeball, and basketball. The energy has been nothing short of awesome.
The highlight was clearly our dedicated staff who maintained their impeccable record by emerging victorious in all staff-student games, including netball, dodgeball, futsal, and basketball.
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The Primary Concert is fast approaching.
All classes will perform an item for your enjoyment. We hope you can come along on Friday 8 December to support your children and celebrate the end of a busy 2023 with us.
Please note both sessions are the same concert performed twice, except the inclusion students will only perform in the morning session.
Book your tickets today at www.trybooking.com/CNHNG
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Last week our school was bursting with colour when students and staff had fun in the colour run.
We thank staff, families and the community for all the support and sponsorship of our students to help raise funds, which will be used for extra-curricular programs and equipment.
After collectively raising $13,000 it was Ms Soar’s class that took out the top ranking raising the most money as a class. Congratulations to Ms Soar’s class!
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This year our instrumental performance, Riverbanks Rocks will be held on Wednesday 22 November in the Riverbanks College Theatre, commencing promptly at 6.00pm.
Students are reminded to wear appropriate black or dark coloured clothing and meet in the Theatre by 5.45pm so they can be arranged in concert order.
The performance will go for approximately an hour. Please indicate your attendance by completing the ticketing link, www.trybooking.com/CNDLE.
Tickets are free of charge.
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The Primary Concert is fast approaching. All classes will perform an item for your enjoyment. We hope you can come along to support your children and celebrate the end of a busy 2023 with us. Both sessions are the same concert performed twice.
Please go to www.trybooking.com/CNHNG to book your tickets.
At this stage, we are needing to limit the amount of tickets each family can secure to ensure all families have the opportunity to attend. We will monitor the bookings and communicate with you closer to the event if our ticket allocation has not been exhausted.
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2024 Instrumental Lessons
Are you interested in learning Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Drum kit, Voice, Piano, Trombone, Trumpet or Saxaphone?
Instrumental lessons are provided for students enrolled in Year 9 and Year 10 Music.
For more information, please read the music policy www.riverbankscollege.sa.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Instrumental-Music-Policy.pdf
To register interest please complete the form forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=6fS7c4gGRkmuqb0LtA7PB00uOZUPJEtAi0CIz1XpneVUNDVMNVU4T...
Instrumental hire is available.
Students already enrolled in instrumental lessons are required to complete the form to assist with the appropriate allocation of instrumental tutors.
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Book Club Issue 8 Is OUT NOW!
This issue is packed full of the most popular books for kids just in time for Christmas presents and even those stocking fillers.
Orders close Friday 1 December.
Head over to LOOP to order now ->
www.scholastic.com.au/loop
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🔔 Reminder 🚨
This Friday is Casual Day with a gold coin donation.
All money raised will be used for our robotics program.
Students must dress appropriately for the school environment. This includes enclosed footwear (no ugg boots, slippers, thongs, crocs etc). Clothing should not have inappropriate or offensive logos, text or images. Other items of inappropriate clothing include tank tops, crop tops and short shorts.
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Riverbanks College is hosting the First Lego League tournament this Saturday 18 November, with the opening ceremony at 9.30am and the closing ceremony at 3.00pm.
Our team have been busy preparing and look forward to competing.
Families are welcome to come and see what the excitement is all about. Food and drinks are available for purchase – cash or card accepted.
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Are we able to come along for a look as an observer not family of a competitor?
🔔 Reminder 🚨
Tomorrow our preschool students will take part in colour run from 2.30pm-3.00pm.
Receptions to Year 9 have their turn on Thursday from 1:15pm-2:15pm
The Lions Club will be onsite on Thursday with a BBQ sausage sizzle. Sausages are $2.50 and drinks, including water and fruit boxes are $2.00. No phones can be used for payments as per our phone policy. Students may use a debit card or cash payments as well. If students can try and bring the exact change that would be greatly appreciated!!
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Today is World Kindness Day
World Kindness Day is a global day that promotes the importance of being kind to each other, to yourself, and to the world.
As kindness is one of our school values, we believe there is no limit to the amount of kindness we can show.
How will you show kindness?
#WorldKindnessDay
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Thank you for posting! Happy world kindness day to you all as well!
Colour Run Fundraiser 🟢🔴🟡 🏃♂️🔵🟠🟣
Only 1 week to go!!!
Thursday 16 November 1:15pm-2:15pm
(Preschool students will do their run on Tuesday 14 November 2.30pm-3.00pm.)
We have currently raised $8,300, with the receptions leading the way so far. All money raised will be used for extra-curricular programs and equipment.
If you have not created your child’s profile page yet, it is not too late, create your profile today at australianfundraising.com.au/
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Will the kids actually get some colour on them this year? I went to one where a local cfs was wetting the kids down so the colours stuck better
Sara Zoontjens
Hot weather is forecast for Friday. Please remember your hat, water bottle and sunscreen.
If you need a new hat, head to the Belgravia online uniform shop www.belgraviaapparelschools.com/collections/riverbanks-college-b-12
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Will the high school students be provided an indoor space during breaks with the heat forecast?
The Governing Council is seeking your support in the poll for our school’s 2024 Materials and Services charges, which was emailed to you on Wednesday 8 November 2023.
We would like to provide you with additional information to support the Materials and Services Charge poll, which we have put into the letter of support by Principal, Mr Joe Priolo www.riverbankscollege.sa.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Principal-Polling-Support-letter.pdf
Thank you for your ongoing support of our school.
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*** IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ***
School phone lines are down due to the Optus network outage. Please report absences and contact the school for any other reason via Daymap, Seesaw or email dl.1913.info@schools.sa.edu.au. Please do not leave messages on the Facebook page. Sorry for any inconvenience.
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*** Industrial Action Thursday 9 November 2023 ***
Riverbanks College will be open but providing a modified education program on Thursday 9 November 2023, due to a vote for industrial action by members of the Australian Education Union at this site.
For more information please read the full letter www.riverbankscollege.sa.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Letter-to-Families-Industrial-Action-9...
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All year 7 and 8 students will meet Olympian Kristina Clonan who will be presenting as part of the Olympics Unleased Program on Monday 6 November.
Olympics Unleashed connects athletes with schools across the country to inspire students to find and follow their passion and provide lessons in goal setting, overcoming challenges and developing resilience.
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