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Our Uniform Is Here!
We are excited to share the long-awaited launch of the Riverbanks College B-12 uniform with the community.

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Enrolment Interviews Start Monday 18 October.
We are looking forward to meeting you and your child to discuss individual needs and to provide vital information about the school and our transition process.
Booking details have been sent to your inbox. If you have not received your email please check your junk or spam folders. If you need support booking your interview please contact us at RBC.Enrolment669@schools.sa.edu.au

We are looking forward to meeting all of our students and families at the upcoming R-8 enrolment interviews. If your child has a potential barrier to success (disability, learning, social or behaviour difficulties) that impacts on their learning and well-being and you feel that they would benefit from having additional transition support we would love for you to come along to our community pop up event to meet the inclusion team to discuss.

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We have had many questions regarding bus services.  Subject to new enrolments, school bus services will most likely be arranged by the Department’s Transport Services Unit, for year 7 and 8 students who reside in the Two Wells, Lewiston and Virginia districts in accordance with the Department’s School Transport Policy criteria.

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rorys

Rory’s Group will be providing healthy and nutritious school lunches for all Riverbanks College students and will have a cafeteria onsite for the older students, teachers and parents. Click on the link below to find out more information.

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gender-neutral-toilets

We have had a number of questions regarding the design and functionality of our toilets across the school and we would like to address a few main design and safety features.  Click on the link below to find out more information.

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Our school has been featured in the Playford News Magazine produced by the City of Playford, featuring our principal, Joe Priolo.

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We have just hired our first round of Foundation Teacher Leaders.  We would like to welcome  the following teachers to the Riverbanks College B-12 team.

Amanda Batten – Curriculum and Pedagogy R-6
Natasha Meachin – Inclusion – Disability Unit
Rebecca Bolton – Science/Maths and Numeracy
Jane Marshall – English/HASS and Literacy
Kylie Christians – Head of Wellbeing
Camille Young – Timetable, Daily Operations and Reporting

We have just hired our first round of paraprofessional staff.  We would like to welcome the following paraprofessional staff to the Riverbanks College B-12 team

Sharon Steinhauer – IESP Assistant
Joanne Bussenschutt – Student Services
Julie Manser – Library and Learning Resources Officer
Pauline Lattin – Reception & Office Administration
Zoe Alford – Reception & Student Services B-6
Leanne Pool – Technologies & Productive Garden Assistant

We have just hired our Paraprofessional Foundation Leaders.  We would like to welcome the following foundation leaders to the Riverbanks College B-12 team.

Julie Heddle – Business Leader
Vicki Steel – Financial Services Manager
Nav Singh – Senior ICT Support
Kylie Braddock – Executive Assistant / Capacity Management
Melissa Bagnara – Marketing and Events Manager
Skye Woodcock – Laboratory & STEM Manager

Our Team is Continually Growing

Leaders
Paraprofessional Staff
Teaching Staff
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Year 8 and 9 students have been cooking up a storm in Food Technology this term; learning how to cook stir-fries, sushi and pancakes……mmmmm we are hungry now! ... See MoreSee Less

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My son cooked us the combination noodles at home that he made in food tech. Good job kids 👍🏽

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Reception students are showcasing our belonging school value. We all live in Australia, so children are enjoying investigating and learning about classmates’ cultural backgrounds and countries of origin. ... See MoreSee Less

Reception students are showcasing our belonging school value. We all live in Australia, so children are enjoying investigating and learning about classmates’ cultural backgrounds and countries of origin.

Are you wondering what your child has been learning at school?
We encourage all parents/caregivers to connect to the Daymap parent portal. Once connected you can:
- see your child’s timetable
- monitor attendance and report any absences
- receive and send direct messages to staff
- view assessment tasks
- see results and reports.
If you are not yet connected, please follow this link for next steps, www.riverbankscollege.sa.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Connecting-to-Daymap-Parent-Portal.pdf.
Our ICT team are happy to assist if you experience difficulties.
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Are you wondering what your child has been learning at school?
We encourage all parents/caregivers to connect to the Daymap parent portal. Once connected you can:
- see your child’s timetable
- monitor attendance and report any absences
- receive and send direct messages to staff
- view assessment tasks
- see results and reports.
If you are not yet connected, please follow this link for next steps, https://www.riverbankscollege.sa.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Connecting-to-Daymap-Parent-Portal.pdf.
Our ICT team are happy to assist if you experience difficulties.

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Hi. How do I get in touch with ICT team?

Tash Cur

Is this for primary as well?

It needs to be Dummy proof so us oldies can figure it out. I can't get past the log in lol 😂

I have my 2 kids on day map but not my third ?? How can I fix this ??

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What a fantastic Sports Day last week!
The vibe was lively - music, enthusiastic students, parents cheering, staff encouraging and the smell of delicious Lions Club sausages wafting across the oval!
Students and staff proudly wore river colours adding to the vibrancy of the day. A big thank you to the Lions Club for cooking sausages and providing icy cold drinks. Rory’s School lunches also provided food, drinks and ice creams for everyone. A huge thank you to staff, students and parents who helped make the day a success.
Congratulations to Gawler River for being the overall winners of our second sports day at Riverbanks College.
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A great day!!! Thanks to everyone at Riverbanks College.

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Tomorrow is Sports Day 🏃‍♂️ 🤸‍♀️🏅
Students will meet in their thrive classrooms at 8.35am.
Primary events will be held on the junior oval and year 7-9 events will be held on the main oval. Sports Day will conclude at 3.10pm.
We encourage parents and caregivers to attend the day and enjoy supporting their children.
Rory’s canteen will be open on the day and we recommend anyone wanting lunch should pre-order before 8.30am on the Qkr! App.
There will be a coffee van on site until 11.00am. The Angle Vale Lions Club will also be onsite from around 10.30am with sausages in bread available for $2.50 and soft drinks and bottled water available for $2.00. Both cash and card will be accepted.
As the weather will be warm, please ensure you apply sunscreen, wear a hat, and bring your water bottles.
Good Luck to all the river houses. ❤️ 💛 💚 💙 🧡 💜
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Tomorrow is Sports Day 🏃‍♂️ 🤸‍♀️🏅 
Students will meet in their thrive classrooms at 8.35am.
Primary events will be held on the junior oval and year 7-9 events will be held on the main oval. Sports Day will conclude at 3.10pm.
We encourage parents and caregivers to attend the day and enjoy supporting their children.
Rory’s canteen will be open on the day and we recommend anyone wanting lunch should pre-order before 8.30am on the Qkr! App.
There will be a coffee van on site until 11.00am. The Angle Vale Lions Club will also be onsite from around 10.30am with sausages in bread available for $2.50 and soft drinks and bottled water available for $2.00. Both cash and card will be accepted.
As the weather will be warm, please ensure you apply sunscreen, wear a hat, and bring your water bottles.
Good Luck to all the river houses. ❤️ 💛 💚 💙 🧡 💜

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Go River Murray 💜

Kaylia Ann Tanner Mel Jobson ❤️

Chris Roe Marilyn Dale

Awww this is so cute 😍

Andy Curtis 😁

Bazza Jobson

Can preordered food be picked up at any time from the canteen since there is no official break times?

Good luck everyone

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Today we begin our NAPLAN assessments 📖
Our year 3, 5, 7 and 9 students will be participating in NAPLAN.
Please ensure your child’s laptops are fully charged.
If your child is feeling anxious about the NAPLAN testing, please reassure them that there’s nothing to worry about, and share a few encouraging words ‘to just try your best’
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Today we begin our NAPLAN assessments 📖
Our year 3, 5, 7 and 9 students will be participating in NAPLAN. 
Please ensure your child’s laptops are fully charged.
If your child is feeling anxious about the NAPLAN testing, please reassure them that there’s nothing to worry about, and share a few encouraging words ‘to just try your best’

Who loves books?
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Dr Seuss

Edition 2 is out open. Orders close Thursday 23 March.
To view the catalogue and place your order go to www.scholastic.com.au/loop
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Who loves books?
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Dr Seuss

Edition 2 is out open. Orders close Thursday 23 March.
To view the catalogue and place your order go to www.scholastic.com.au/loop

We have had a busy and exciting start to our second year at Riverbanks College. We are excited to release the first edition of ‘The Riverbanks Buzz’ for 2023.
View The Riverbanks Buzz here www.riverbankscollege.sa.edu.au/newsletters/
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We have had a busy and exciting start to our second year at Riverbanks College. We are excited to release the first edition of ‘The Riverbanks Buzz’ for 2023.  
View The Riverbanks Buzz here https://www.riverbankscollege.sa.edu.au/newsletters/

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cannot view - need a sign in

With the newsletter does that get sent to us? Haven’t seen one since last year i always have to go on the website to view

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With sports day approaching, our Sports Day Captains gathered in the Gym today during Thrive to work on their team chants. We would like to introduce you to our Sports Day Captains for 2023…. ... See MoreSee Less

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Go Murray River 👍😊

Sports day Friday?

Will sports day be postponed with a temp forecast of 34C?

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🔔 Reminder 🚨
Year 7/8 Vaccinations are only 1 week away.
Have you booked your child in yet?
Book now at playford.book.vaxapp.com.au/school/RiverbanksCollegeB-12-gVQEAr
If you do not wish for your child to be immunised, please click on the booking link and click on the ‘I do not consent’ button.
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🔔 Reminder 🚨
Year 7/8 Vaccinations are only 1 week away.
Have you booked your child in yet?
Book now at https://playford.book.vaxapp.com.au/school/RiverbanksCollegeB-12-gVQEAr 
If you do not wish for your child to be immunised, please click on the booking link and click on the ‘I do not consent’ button.

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Katie Hutchinson

Jess Warmington I just filled this online form out.

Missed this! Great... what's the vaccine for???

I have not received any information about this at all any my son gets quite anxious about needles. Riverbanks College B-12 I only happened to log onto FB to find out about this - emails really need to be sent out not using social media.

Very disappointing Was this the only way parents/caregivers were informed? If so poor communication.

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Sports Day Essentials, Last Day To Order!
One stop shop, for all your sports day needs.
Have you placed your order for sports day yet?
Today is the last day to place your order to ensure it arrives at the school in time.
All orders, using the code RBC23, will be delivered to the school by Friday 10 March. A percentage of all sales will then be given to the school, which will go towards PE and new sporting equipment.
Place your orders at www.sportsdayessentials.com.au.
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Sports Day Essentials, Last Day To Order!
One stop shop, for all your sports day needs.
Have you placed your order for sports day yet?
Today is the last day to place your order to ensure it arrives at the school in time. 
All orders, using the code RBC23, will be delivered to the school by Friday 10 March. A percentage of all sales will then be given to the school, which will go towards PE and new sporting equipment.
Place your orders at www.sportsdayessentials.com.au.

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Zac Pearson

Will orders be available for pick up tomorrow given it is a pupil free day? I ordered back on the 19th of February

Hi, I ordered back on the 6th, is this still arriving in time.for Friday for sports day please

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🔔 Reminder 🚨
This Friday is Pupil Free Day.
Our staff will be taking part in 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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🔔 Reminder 🚨
This Friday is Pupil Free Day.
Our staff will be taking part in 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 https://www.riverbankscollege.sa.edu.au/keydates

Only 2 weeks to go until Sports Day!
Struggling to find your sports day colour in the shops? Don’t have the time to go to the shops?
Place your order at Sports Day Essentials, one stop shop, for all your sports day needs.
Simply place your order online, by Monday 6 March, using the code RBC23, you will receive free shipping. All orders will be delivered to the school by Friday 10 March. A percentage of all sales will then be given to the school, which will go towards PE and new sporting equipment.
Place your orders at www.sportsdayessentials.com.au.
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Only 2 weeks to go until Sports Day!
Struggling to find your sports day colour in the shops? Don’t have the time to go to the shops?
Place your order at Sports Day Essentials, one stop shop, for all your sports day needs.
Simply place your order online, by Monday 6 March, using the code RBC23, you will receive free shipping. All orders will be delivered to the school by Friday 10 March. A percentage of all sales will then be given to the school, which will go towards PE and new sporting equipment.
Place your orders at www.sportsdayessentials.com.au.

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Note to self. Ask teacher what colour my son is..🤦‍♀️

i placed order 2 weeks ago, when will it arrive at school for daughter to pick up??

Where's orange?

Crystal if you didn't know now you know lol 😛

Riverbanks College B-12 Will they be restocking items? Sold out of purple tutus 👎

Ally Hall this is a useful Sports Day idea 🙂

Kaylia Ann Tanner Nene Marie

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🔔 Reminder 🚨
Year 7/8 Vaccinations will be on Tuesday 14 March.
Consent Forms have gone digital this year! Consent can be given via the booking link playford.book.vaxapp.com.au/school/RiverbanksCollegeB-12-gVQEAr
If you do not wish for your child to be immunised, please click on the booking link and click on the ‘I do not consent’ button.
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🔔 Reminder 🚨
Year 7/8 Vaccinations will be on Tuesday 14 March.
Consent Forms have gone digital this year! Consent can be given via the booking link https://playford.book.vaxapp.com.au/school/RiverbanksCollegeB-12-gVQEAr 
If you do not wish for your child to be immunised, please click on the booking link and click on the ‘I do not consent’ button.

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Is there a make up day for absent children?

I'd like to know if there is a catch up day as well as my son will be away.

What are the immunisations they are due for as when you click on the link it takes you nowhere

How is this being sent daymap or email thankyou

i never received anything via day map

Link leads absolutely Nowhere

Sara Zoontjens

For anyone who misses this you can go through the council 😊 playford.book.vaxapp.com.au/register You just need to register then book your appointment

Graham Dickson

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Dear Parent/Caregivers,
Riverbanks College B-12 will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 14 March.
All families are welcome to attend. If you wish to nominate for the 2023 Governing Council, please complete the nomination form before 4.00pm Thursday 9 March.
forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=6fS7c4gGRkmuqb0LtA7PB5BhlYpFTRxDkuzAMnGfQElUNEE2SjJWQ...
Thanks,
Joe Priolo
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Dear Parent/Caregivers,
Riverbanks College B-12 will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 14 March. 
All families are welcome to attend. If you wish to nominate for the 2023 Governing Council, please complete the nomination form before 4.00pm Thursday 9 March. 
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=6fS7c4gGRkmuqb0LtA7PB5BhlYpFTRxDkuzAMnGfQElUNEE2SjJWQktaWFBIQTVTSTY5QkIyQUs2Vy4u
Thanks,
Joe Priolo

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What is involved being on the governing council?

Steph Jayne in case you haven’t seen this. Have put my hand up again 🙂

Have a great AGM. It's a great way to get involved in your community as a parent. School Parent communities are so important

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Yesterday The Minister for Education, Training and Skills, Blair Boyer, Foundation Principal, Joe Priolo and Governing Council Chairperson, Nicole Calvaresi, officially opened Riverbanks College and unveiled our plaque.

We were honoured to have both state and local government dignitaries attend to help us celebrate. Of course, there was cake too, and the students devoured their chocolate brownies with gusto.
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🔔 Reminder 🚨
Tomorrow is our Meet and Greet Afternoon – 2.30 – 5.30pm
The school community is invited to explore our school, visit your child’s classroom and say hello to their teacher.
No bookings are required, and children are welcome.
If you would like to have a longer conversation with your child’s teacher, please contact them to arrange a suitable date and time.
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🔔 Reminder 🚨
Tomorrow is our Meet and Greet Afternoon – 2.30 – 5.30pm
The school community is invited to explore our school, visit your child’s classroom and say hello to their teacher. 
No bookings are required, and children are welcome.
If you would like to have a longer conversation with your child’s teacher, please contact them to arrange a suitable date and time.

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Macca Rizza

Hi does this include the disability unit?

Sharissa Munro you going?

Jordan Tilley I'd like to go to this

Have a brilliant night!! Connecting families to school is so important

Steven Port

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🔔 Reminder 🚨
Only 2 days to go before The Honourable Minister for Education, Mr Blair Boyer, and the foundation Principal, Joe Priolo celebrate the opening of Riverbanks College B-12.
Wednesday 1 March 2023 9.30am - 11.00am.
2 tickets per family. To book your seat go to www.eventbrite.com.au/e/riverbanks-college-b-12-official-school-opening-tickets-557504389637
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🔔 Reminder 🚨
Only 2 days to go before The Honourable Minister for Education, Mr Blair Boyer, and the foundation Principal, Joe Priolo celebrate the opening of Riverbanks College B-12. 
Wednesday 1 March 2023 9.30am - 11.00am.
2 tickets per family. To book your seat go to https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/riverbanks-college-b-12-official-school-opening-tickets-557504389637

Riverbanks College Playgroup
Birth – 4 years
Wednesday 9.30am-11.00am (during school terms)
Come and play, sing, read together and have fun with your child/ren in a fun, supported environment , facilitated by Early Childhood Educators.
For more information contact Kerri Anne on 0417138870 or Lauren on 8286 2900
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Riverbanks College Playgroup
Birth – 4 years
Wednesday 9.30am-11.00am (during school terms)
Come and play, sing, read together and have fun with your child/ren in a fun, supported environment , facilitated by Early Childhood Educators.
For more information contact Kerri Anne on 0417138870 or Lauren on 8286 2900

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We are pleased to announce The Honourable Minister for Education, Mr Blair Boyer, has confirmed the date for our school’s official opening ceremony.
We invite Riverbanks families to join The Honourable Minister for Education, Mr Blair Boyer, and the Foundation Principal, Mr Joe Priolo, as we celebrate the official opening of Riverbanks College B-12 on Wednesday 1 March 2023 9.30am - 11.00am.
2 tickets per family, bookings close 5pm 24/02/2023. To book your seat go to www.eventbrite.com.au/e/riverbanks-college-b-12-official-school-opening-tickets-557504389637
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We are pleased to announce The Honourable Minister for Education, Mr Blair Boyer, has confirmed the date for our school’s official opening ceremony. 
We invite Riverbanks families to join The Honourable Minister for Education, Mr Blair Boyer, and the Foundation Principal, Mr Joe Priolo, as we celebrate the official opening of Riverbanks College B-12 on Wednesday 1 March 2023 9.30am - 11.00am.
2 tickets per family, bookings close 5pm 24/02/2023. To book your seat go to https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/riverbanks-college-b-12-official-school-opening-tickets-557504389637

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Steven Port

Congratulations on the official opening.

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Have you booked your seat?
The second Parenting Workshops is on this week, Thursday 23 February.
These workshops will provide parents with parenting strategies from expert psychologists.
To book your seat go to www.trybooking.com/CFBIF
#anglicaresa #playfordcfc #DSSFunded #playfordc4c #DSS
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Have you booked your seat?
The second Parenting Workshops is on this week, Thursday 23 February.
These workshops will provide parents with parenting strategies from expert psychologists.
To book your seat go to https://www.trybooking.com/CFBIF   
#AnglicareSA #PlayfordCFC #DSSFunded #PlayfordC4C #DSS

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Parenting workshops are a great way to support families and children within your school community. Our hearts sing!!

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What do you do if your child needs to leave early?
If your child needs to leave school early please:
1. call the school on 8286 2900 on the day as early as possible to inform us.
2. The student will make their way to either the primary office or student services (middle school students) 5 minutes before the dismissal time to sign out.
3. The parents can collect the student from either the primary office or student services (middle school students).
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What do you do if your child needs to leave early?
If your child needs to leave school early please:
1. call the school on 8286 2900 on the day as early as possible to inform us.
2. The student will make their way to either the primary office or student services (middle school students) 5 minutes before the dismissal time to sign out.
3. The parents can collect the student from either the primary office or student services (middle school students).

This week the year 9 drama students had fun reading to the year 1s, who were excited about choosing their favorite book.
Next, year 9’s will learn about ‘Theatre in Education’ to develop a performance based on the chosen book that also incorporates the year 1 students.
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This week the year 9 drama students had fun reading to the year 1s, who were excited about choosing their favorite book. 
Next, year 9’s will learn about ‘Theatre in Education’ to develop a performance based on the chosen book that also incorporates the year 1 students.Image attachmentImage attachment

Laptop Payments
Laptop payments on your chosen payment plan will not happen automatically as the school does not have direct debit. If you do want to schedule automatic payments, you can do this via your personal online banking. The school’s bank details are on the letter that was sent with the invoice. Qkr! App payments cannot be scheduled and requires a good memory to make regular payments.
If you require further assistance, please contact the school on 8286 2900.
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Laptop Payments
Laptop payments on your chosen payment plan will not happen automatically as the school does not have direct debit. If you do want to schedule automatic payments, you can do this via your personal online banking. The school’s bank details are on the letter that was sent with the invoice. Qkr! App payments cannot be scheduled and requires a good memory to make regular payments.
If you require further assistance, please contact the school on 8286 2900.

Does your child want to represent the school in any sport?
This term we will be competing in:
🚲 Cycling
🏀 Basketball
🏏 Cricket
🏊🏼 Swimming
🏃🏽‍♀️ Atheletics
🥎 Softball (primary only)
To register your interest contact Mr Paul Jones on paul.jones233@schools.sa.edu.au or Mrs Leanne Pool on leanne.pool748@schools.sa.edu.au
For more information and dates go to www.riverbankscollege.sa.edu.au/keydates/
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Does your child want to represent the school in any sport?
This term we will be competing in:
🚲 Cycling
🏀 Basketball
🏏 Cricket
🏊🏼 Swimming
🏃🏽‍♀️ Atheletics
🥎 Softball (primary only)
To register your interest contact Mr Paul Jones on paul.jones233@schools.sa.edu.au or Mrs Leanne Pool on leanne.pool748@schools.sa.edu.au  
For more information and dates go to https://www.riverbankscollege.sa.edu.au/keydates/

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Casey Thomas

Dimity and Glen I assume you guys already know about this?

Ben R Ellis

Shona Shimmin here we go again 🤣

Tracey Heath

CJ Dawe yay basketball

Rashelle Lee Banks ?

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