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🌏🧡 Celebrating Harmony Week at Riverbanks College! 🧡🌏
This week, we came together to celebrate Harmony Week, a time to recognise our school’s incredible diversity and promote inclusiveness, respect, and belonging. As we embraced the theme of "Everyone Belongs," we also reflected on the importance of combatting racism and fostering a stronger, more united community.
Our students explored meaningful activities that highlighted Kindness and Belonging, two of our core school values. A huge thank you to everyone who participated and shared their thoughts on why "Everyone belongs at Riverbanks College."
#HarmonyWeek #EveryoneBelongs #KindnessAndBelonging
✨🧡Wear It Orange Day - Harmony Week Celebration! 🧡✨
Just a reminder tomorrow is they day you get to wear a splash of orange – whether it’s a t-shirt, socks, ribbons, hats, or anything else – to show support for inclusiveness, respect, and unity. Let’s celebrate our diverse backgrounds and the sense of belonging that makes Australia so special!
🧡It’s a day to come together, have fun, and embrace our diversity 🧡
🧡 Harmony Week | 17–23 March 2025 🧡
This week, we celebrate Harmony Week — a time to recognise Australia’s rich cultural diversity and promote inclusiveness, respect, and belonging. 🌏✨
At Riverbanks College, we’re proud to reflect these values every day. Throughout the week, students will be engaging in activities that celebrate diversity and encourage conversations about kindness, belonging, and standing against racism.
Keep an eye out as we share some of their beautiful reflections on what it means to say "Everyone belongs at Riverbanks College because..." 💬
Let’s come together to celebrate the strength of our diverse community — because everyone belongs! 🧡
#HarmonyWeek #EveryoneBelongs #Kindness #Belonging #RiverbanksCollege
🌟 Join Our Volunteer Team at Riverbanks College B-12! 🌟
Are you passionate about supporting young people and giving back to the community? We're on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers to join our vibrant school!
Whether you have a few hours to spare or more, your time can make a real difference.
💫 Volunteer Opportunities:
✅ Classroom Support
✅ Reading
✅ Library Assistance
✅ Resource Making
✨ Why Volunteer with Us?
💙 Make a positive impact
🎓 Gain valuable experience
🤝 Be part of a welcoming, inclusive community
Ready to get involved? Express your interest here 👉 forms.office.com/r/3iHPHUGrBF
#volunteerwithus #RiverbanksCollege #MakeADifference #communitysupport #educationmatters
🌟 Riverbanks College is proud to be a Fringe Venue! 🎭
Step through the wardrobe and into the magical world of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, brought to life by The RBC Ensemble — a student-led theatre company made up of talented students and teachers from Years 7 to 11.
In its first year, The RBC Ensemble is a testament to the power of creativity, collaboration, and storytelling, with students leading every aspect of production — both on and off the stage — supported by dedicated teachers who volunteer their time and expertise.
Join us for an unforgettable performance that showcases the passion and talent of our school community.
🗓️ Event: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe
📍 Venue: Riverbanks College (Official Fringe Venue)
🎟️ Tickets: adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe-af2025
#RiverbanksCollege #rbcensemble #fringefestival #studentledtheatre #thelionthewitchandthewardrobe #communitytheatre #creativestudents
Can’t wait to see it tomorrow night
Can't wait
Can't wait to see it
Amanda Morley
We've got our tickets!
So looking forward to it
Looking at Friday,, 😊
Looking forward to seeing it
Well done everyone. I especially loved Mr Beaver
📚 Scholastic Book Club — Issue 2 is out now! 🎉
Don’t miss out on this exciting new issue, packed with amazing books for readers of all ages! From picture books to page-turning adventures, there’s something for everyone.
🗓️ Orders close Friday, 28 March!
Head over to LOOP to browse and order now 👉 www.scholastic.com.au/loop
Every purchase helps support our school — thank you for encouraging a love of reading! 💛
#ScholasticBookClub #BookClubIssue2 #LoveOfReading #SupportOurSchool
🎶 Instrumental Lessons – Limited Spots Available! 🎶
Our instrumental lessons are in full swing, but there are still a few spots left for guitar, bass, drums, vocals, and piano! If you’re keen to join, be sure to return your forms ASAP.
📌 Key Info:
✅ If you’re hiring an instrument, invoices will be sent once forms are returned.
✅ Instruments will be allocated upon receipt of the first term’s payment.
✅ Hard copy forms are available at Student Services.
✅ Digital forms can be emailed to .
🎼 Year 9-11 Students: If you’re enrolled in full-year classroom music, HPI group lessons are a requirement—please submit any outstanding forms urgently.
Download forms here 👉 www.riverbankscollege.sa.edu.au/instrumental-lessons/
#MusicMatters #InstrumentalLessons #GetInvolved
📢 The Riverbanks Buzz is Back! 🎉
Welcome to the first edition of The Riverbanks Buzz for 2025! 🚀 We’re excited to kick off another amazing year, keeping you updated with school news, achievements, and upcoming events.
Stay tuned for inspiring stories, important updates, and highlights from the year ahead! 💙📚
🔗 Read the newsletter here: www.riverbankscollege.sa.edu.au/newsletters/
#RiverbanksBuzz #SchoolCommunity #StayConnected
Celebrating Our Inaugural College Captains!
We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our school’s history—the appointment of our very first College Captains! This distinguished leadership role has been awarded to four outstanding students who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, integrity, and a commitment to fostering a positive school culture.
Please join us in congratulating our inaugural College Captains:
🌟 Roya
🌟 Marlee
🌟 Charlee
🌟 Scarlet
These students have shown remarkable leadership qualities and will play a vital role in representing our school, supporting their peers, and contributing to the growth of our school community. As College Captains, they will lead by example, inspire others, and help shape the future of student leadership at our school.
We look forward to seeing Roya, Marlee, Charlee, and Scarlet thrive in their new roles and make a lasting impact. Congratulations once again on this well-earned achievement!
🎉 Announcing Our 2025 Sports Day Captains! 🏆👏
We are thrilled to introduce this year’s Sports Day Captains! 🎽⚡ With a record number of applications, the selection process was tougher than ever, but our students rose to the challenge, showcasing exceptional leadership, dedication, and school spirit. 💪🎉
A huge thank you to our incredible teachers for their support in nurturing our young leaders. Your guidance makes all the difference!
Congratulations to our Captains! 🎖️ We can’t wait to see your energy and enthusiasm lead us to an unforgettable Sports Day! Let’s make it one for the books! 🏅🔥
#SportsDay2025 #StudentLeaders #SchoolSpirit
✨ Enhancing Communication for All Learners at Riverbanks College! ✨
Our Inclusion team has been working alongside Kiera Stone Speech Pathology and Dynamix Signs to implement Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) boards across our school!
🗣️ These boards are designed to support communication for all learners, ensuring that every voice is heard—no matter the space! After months of collaboration, trialing, and feedback, we now have custom-designed AAC boards in key areas, including:
✅ Inclusive Preschool Program
✅ Preschool & YMCA shared space
✅ R-6 Inclusion Unit & 7-12 Inclusion Unit
✅ Shared communal spaces & OSHC
Over the break, our ISS team installed the boards, and students are already using them with support from communication partners! 💬💙
A huge thank you to our Inclusion Unit Teachers, Speech Pathologists, and everyone involved in making this project a reality. Together, we’re creating a more inclusive and accessible learning environment! 🌟
#InclusionMatters #AACBoards #EveryVoiceCounts #RiverbanksCollege
📢 Reminder: Meet the Teacher Afternoon! 📢
Join us tomorrow, Thursday 27 February, from 2.30pm – 5.00pm for a fantastic opportunity to connect with our amazing teachers! 👩🏫✨
📍 Start at Reception to collect your map and explore the school.
👩🏫 Meet teachers in their classrooms and chat about the year ahead.
🤝 Our Admin Team will be available to answer any questions.
💻 IT and Finance Teams will be on hand to assist with ICT issues, school fees, payments, School Card, and more.
🚌 Need bus info? Chat with our Admin Team!
👕 Uniform queries? Our Admin Team has you covered!
No bookings needed—just drop in and say hello! We can’t wait to see you there. 🎉
#MeetTheTeacher #SchoolCommunity #StayConnected
🏅 Are you ready for Sports Day in your River Colours? 🏅
If not, don’t forget we have partnered with Sports Day Essentials to bring you an easy, one-stop shop for all your Sports Day gear in ALL the River Colours! 🌈⚽🎽
🛍️ How it works:
✔️ Order online at www.sportsdayessentials.com.au
✔️ Use code RBC25 for FREE shipping 🚚
✔️ Orders close Friday, 28 February
✔️ All orders will be delivered to the school
🎉 Bonus: A percentage of sales goes back to the school to fund PE and new sporting equipment!
Gear up, show your team spirit, and support our school! 💙💛❤️💚
#SportsDayReady #Fundraiser #SportsDayEssentials
Brock Schmidt we will need to get the boys some things may aswell get it from here
📢 Reminder: Meet the Teacher Afternoon! 📢
Don't forget to join us this Thursday 27 February, from 2.30pm to 5.00pm for a fantastic opportunity to connect with our incredible teachers! 👩🏫✨
🏫 Start Reception to collect your map and explore the school.
👩🏫 Meet teachers in their classrooms and chat about the year ahead.
🤝 Our Leadership Team will be on hand to support and answer any questions.
No bookings needed—just drop in and say hello! We can't wait to see you there! 🎉
#MeetTheTeacher #RiverbanksCollege
🏅🎉 Sports Day is Almost Here! 🎉🏅
Get ready for an action-packed Sports Day on Thursday 6 March 8.30am-2.15pm for Reception to Year 11 🏃♂️🏃♀️💨
🍔 Food & Drinks Available On the Day:
🥪 Rory’s Canteen
☕ Bellachino Coffee Van
🍦 Gelista Ice-Cream Van
🥔 Maxine’s Baked Potato Van
🌭 The Angle Vale Lions Club (Sausage Sizzle, Soft Drinks & Water) 🍟🥤
🎭 Best Dressed Awards up for grabs – bring your river spirit!
📢 Parents & Families – You're Invited! Come cheer on the students and enjoy the fun.
⚠️ Pre-School Sports Day – Mark your calendars for Tuesday 4 March 2.20 – 3.00pm
📞 Need to contact the school? Please call Student Services or Main Reception, as these will be the only staffed areas during the event.
🧢☀️ Don't forget your hat and sunscreen! Stay sun-safe while cheering on our athletes!
To purchase your river colour clothing head to www.sportsdayessentials.com.au and use the code RBC25
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎽🏆
#SportsDay #SchoolSpirit #GameOn
📸 Throwback to Year 7 Friendship Day! 🌊☀️
Last week, our Year 7 students kicked off the school year with an unforgettable day at Nuriootpa Swimming Pool! 🏊♂️💙 From splashing in the water to sharing laughs over a BBQ, it was all about building new friendships and creating lasting memories.
A huge thank you to everyone who made this day possible—we loved seeing our students connect, have fun, and embrace the true spirit of friendship! 💫
#FriendshipDay #Year7Adventures #RiverbanksCollege
🚧 IMPORTANT BUS 490 DETOUR NOTICE 🚧
📅 From Monday 24 February 2025
📅 Until Friday 28 March 2025
Due to essential service works for the Riverlea Pipeline (Stage 1) at the Peachey & Petherton Road roundabout, there will be road closures affecting Route 490 bus.
🚌 Route 490 to Riverbanks College:
⚠️ Missed Stop: Stop 72 Heytesbury Road (both Side)
✅ Alternative Stop: Students should use Stop 71 Heytesbury Road
Please plan ahead and allow extra time for travel. Thank you for your patience! 🙌
#RiverbanksCollege #BusDetour #SchoolTransport 🚍
🚨 Playgroup Cancelled Today 🚨
Unfortunately, today’s Playgroup session is cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
We look forward to welcoming you back next Thursday! Stay tuned for updates, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
🏅 Get Ready for Sports Day & Support Our School! 🏅
We’ve partnered with Sports Day Essentials to bring you an easy, one-stop shop for all your Sports Day gear in ALL the River Colours! 🌈⚽🎽
🛍️ How it works:
✔️ Order online at www.sportsdayessentials.com.au
✔️ Use code RBC25 for FREE shipping 🚚
✔️ Orders close Friday, 28 February
✔️ All orders will be delivered to the school
🎉 Bonus: A percentage of sales goes back to the school to fund PE and new sporting equipment!
Gear up, show your team spirit, and support our school! 💙💛❤️💚
#SportsDayReady #Fundraiser #SportsDayEssentials
🚧 IMPORTANT BUS 489 DETOUR NOTICE 🚧
📅 From Monday 24 February 2025
📅 Until Friday 28 March 2025
Due to essential service works, Andrews Road Munno Para Downs between Fradd East Road and Angle Vale Road will be closed to all traffic including buses.
⚠️ Missed Stop: School Bus Stops at Ascot and Kernel Roads (Both Sides)
Students are to hail the bus on either Fradd East Road, Stebonheath Road or Dalkeith Road.
Please plan ahead and allow extra time for travel. Thank you for your patience! 🙌
#RiverbanksCollege #busdetour #SchoolTransport 🚍
Will there be alternative bus stops on Stebonheath Rd and Dalkeith Rd or will it just be a hail and ride type situation? None of my kids catch the busses but I feel it's important for those who do to know.
How come I live there and have not been advised that Andrew’s rd will be closed for more than a month…. There’s a lot of kids that use those stops and that’s quite a distance to catch the bus…
Is it only for the week or the month? The post says a month but the email says a week
So the bus will drop the children at the end of Fradd East Road, towards the Andrews Road side, and they can walk home from there(those lives on Andrews Road)??? Does anyone have bus stopping map please share . Thanks
Traffic will be hell at Curtis Rd end
www.facebook.com/share/p/1EBMsZP7kx/ Letters went out to residents from SA water that had a link to register for updates. It's a massive project not due to finish till 2026 as per the link Hail n ride anywhere along Fradd east, stebonheath and Dalkeith roads. Id suggest contacting Adelaide Metro for further Bus information Edited to add,you can also subscribe to 489 updates on the Adelaide metro site if you haven't already. Link attached. Hopefully that helps too 😊 www.adelaidemetro.com.au/routes/489
Riverbanks College B-12 can we actually get the facts right before stuff is posted?
Natasha Andrews
🌿✨ Nature Play in Action! 🌈🍂
Our Year 11 Child Studies students got creative last week, exploring the school grounds to collect natural elements in different colors and craft stunning nature rainbows! 🌻🍃
This hands-on activity wasn’t just about beauty—it highlighted the importance of nature play in early childhood development. By engaging with their surroundings, students discovered how outdoor experiences foster creativity, sensory exploration, and a deeper connection with the environment. 🌳
#NaturePlay #CreativeLearning #ChildDevelopment #HandsOnLearning #OutdoorEducation
📚✨ Join the Premier’s Reading Challenge! 📖🏆
Reading opens up a world of adventure, creativity, and learning—and the Premier’s Reading Challenge is the perfect way to inspire a love for books! 🌟
Students of all ages can take part in this exciting challenge by reading 12 books before Friday 5 September. Whether they’re diving into fantasy, exploring history, or discovering new facts, every page counts! 📖💡
Let’s turn the page on a new reading adventure! Parents, encourage your children to get involved, and students, grab a book and start your journey today! 📚✨
Your child can pick up their reading record from the library or their teacher.
#PremiersReadingChallenge #LoveReading #ReadGrowInspire #StudentSuccess
🏃♂️ Run Club is Off and Running! 🏃♀️
Last week, 50 amazing students laced up their runners and hit the track over Monday and Wednesday mornings! Together, they smashed out 389 laps of the primary oval—covering an incredible 116.7 km!
To put that into perspective, that’s like walking from Riverbanks College all the way to the Augusta Hwy just outside of Snowtown! 🌏👟
Fantastic effort, team! We can’t wait to see how far you go next week! 💪
#RunClub #KeepMoving #SchoolSpirit
Road safety, Let’s play our part!
Remember to:
slow down to 25kph around the school when children are present
ensure children exit the vehicle onto the footpath side
remind children to use the school crossing
Ensure pedestrians are given right of way at all crossings – including crossings at traffic lights on Angle Vale Road
be kind to one another.
Let's keep our school zone safe and sound!
#DriveSafe #SchoolZoneSafety
I seen the metro bus 489 drive through the school crossing this morning whilst a child was crossing. I will report it but this needs policing before someone's child gets hurt or killed.
School traffic is ridiculous, imagine what will happen in a few months when the year 11s are driving and parking
Why is there only 1 main Rd in and out
It was such a silly idea to place a school with space for (I'm assuming) 1500 students in a place where it could only have 1 road in and out with limited space to move out the way of emergency service vehicles it would have to be a huge safety risk. I am in no way blaming the school, it was the initial planning that was the issue here.
And don’t stop in the middle of the road so your kids can quickly jump out of the car! Park like the rest of us!
25km is not a problem when you can't move stuck in traffic!!!
It's funny that you think we can go faster than 25km 🤣🤣 Takes 30 mins to pick your kid up and get out of there.
Only going to get worse every year as the student intake increases. One road in/out... it's a sh*t show daily
💥 I'm so glad that my son has always used the School Buses. I have never really had to pick him up from School and deal with all the traffic problems and craziness. 👍 ⛔️ It is much worse at many other schools, ..so I just keep away from any school areas, especially during peak times. 👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺 #whoohoo
Might be helpful to have crossing monitors stop pedestrians now and then to let the traffic flow through so the cars don’t bank up for miles. I’ve seen pedestrians at the crossing go back and forth like it’s a game. Or they stand there in a group chatting, not actually crossing but the cars all stop because they think the group is crossing. Which again causes traffic congestion. Anyway, just a thought.
Can we please get this road to connect direct to Curtis road for the ultimate traffic double?
Hi everyone thought it was worth a shot on here but my daughter was approached by a man near the school I’ve done some research and contacted the police we live right near the school please go onto my profile and share for me Thanks
📢 Reminder! Only 2 Days Left to Order! 📢
📚 Book Club Issue 1! 🎉 Don't miss out on FREE BOOKS and $5 PROMO CODES from Scholastic!
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