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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Riverbanks College B-12 opens in:
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our school has been featured in the Playford News Magazine produced by the City of Playford, featuring our principal, Joe Priolo.
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
Day 100 was celebrated on the last day of term 2 with our reception students. The theme for the day was 'We are 100 days brighter'. Students dressed up in bright clothes or as an older person to celebrate the day. The day was planned with lots of fun activities based around the number 100. These students have been counting to day 100 since their first day of school at the beginning of the year.
On Tuesday 13 August join us for a cozy day by coming to school in your warmest and snuggliest pyjamas! Please ensure your PJs and shoes are appropriate for the school environment, no ugg boots, slippers or thongs allowed. 👕🩳
If you participate, we kindly ask for a gold coin donation. All proceeds will support Kenya Connect, helping us strengthen our connection with Kivanuni Primary School in rural Kenya. 🌟
Let’s come together to make a positive impact!
#PJCasualDay #KenyaConnect
📸 School Photo Day Friday 9 August!
Mark your calendars and practice you're smiles for School Photo Day!
To order photos, please visit www.advancedlife.com.au and use the special code 75K 9P7 C4P
Please ensure your child comes to school in the correct uniform and brings their best smile! 😁
#schoolphotoday #advancelife
Amy Taylor
Can you please advise the make up date for children who won't be there?
Were you guys going to send information home? I only found out about this by chance, I never go on Facebook anymore.
Year 10 into 11 Course Counselling Key Dates:
Thursday week 1 - Thrive - University of Adelaide Presentation
Monday week 2 - Thrive - Australian Defence Force (ADF) Careers Presentation
Thursday week 2 - Thrive - VET Careers / Applications Information Session
Thursday week 2 - 6.00pm-7.00pm - Parents/Caregivers SACE/VET and Subject Selection Session
Week 3 Mon-Friday - Student/ Leader Course Selection Meetings
Week 4 Friday - Thrive - UniSA Presentation
If you have any further questions don't hesitate to contact Mr Paul Jones for more information via email on
#sacecurriculum #year11subjectselections
Reminder: Term 3 Begins Monday 22 July! 📅
We hope you have had a restful and enjoyable break. As we gear up for the second half of the academic year, we want to remind everyone that Term 3 starts on Monday 22 July.
#term3
Maddie Wyatt hope your up bright and early!!!!!
Hi, can you please advise what date school photo day is, and any make up photo dates? Thanks
Our Year 10 Metal students have been hard at work this semester, mastering the skills of cutting, folding, spot welding, and riveting sheet metal. Their projects included creating both a dust pan and a toolbox using a variety of hand tools and specialised machinery like a guillotine and an electromagnetic pan brake. ⚙️🔩
Their finished products are not only practical but also showcase the precision and craftsmanship they've developed.
#metalworking #STEM
Our Year 9 Material Products students have outdone themselves! Tasked with designing and 3D printing a utility container to hold Post-it notes, they've created some some incredible and fully functional desktop designs. 📐✨
From sleek and modern to quirky and fun, each storage solution showcases their innovation, precision, and dedication.
#studentdesigns #3dprinting #STEM
📣 Exciting News Alert! 📰
Get ready for the latest edition of 'The Riverbanks Buzz' for Term 2 at Riverbanks College! It’s a must-read for our vibrant school community.
The Riverbanks Buzz here:
www.riverbankscollege.sa.edu.au/newsletters/
#RiverbanksBuzz
The 1/9 school closure day is in fact Sunday father’s day? Need to clarify those dates maybe was the 2/9 school closure?
Our communal arts project is taking shape, thanks to the incredible efforts of many year 10 students! Special thanks to Tori, Sophie, Isabella, Cora, Tahlia, and Lily for their hard work and artistic contributions! Your talent shines through every brushstroke. 🖌️
#communityart
That’s incredible
Reports will be available electronically to students via their portfolio tab on Daymap and to parents/caregivers on the Parent Portal via the reports tab, from 4.00pm on Friday 5 July. 📚✏️
Families wishing to receive hard copies of reports can request them by contacting the main reception on 8286 2900.
#progressreports #term2reports
Nothing there yet...
Nothing on mine yet
Nope nothing
Nothing as yet
Nope me either
I was wondering if it was just me. Nothing here!!!!
Nothing yet either
Still nothing?
Reports have just come through
I have my year 9's but not year 6
Still waiting on year 6 reports to come through
Our Year 9 students are diving into the world of hydraulics with some amazing "Design Challenges"! Working in pairs, they are solving unique problems by designing and building hydraulic systems that lift and move. 🏗️💡
From hydraulic lifts and robotic arms to drawbridges and cranes, these young engineers are applying their knowledge of physics and engineering to create innovative solutions.
#STEM #Hydraulics #Engineering #Innovation #Teamwork
Anthea Cook Denise Piggott
Great design. Well done.
Nice design there, well done👏👏
Congratulations, great work
This semester, our jewellery making students have been hard at work developing skills and techniques using materials like copper, beading, resin, polymer clay, and pewter casting. 🛠️✨
#jewellerymaking #lasercutting #3dprinting #creativeskills
They are beautiful
Very nice. Well done.
Beautiful
Anthea Cook Denise Piggott
Well done
Our Year 10 Outdoor Education classes embarked on a three-day bushwalking camp at Mount Crawford Forest! Students practiced essential outdoor skills such as navigation, cooking on a Trangia, packing a rucksack, setting up a tent, and lighting a campfire. 🏕️🔥
As students trekked through the forest, new friendships blossomed, unforgettable memories were made, and individual challenges were conquered. We're incredibly proud of the grit and collaboration shown by all students over these three days.
#outdooreducation #bushwalkingcamp
Early dismissal End of Term 2
Last day of school is Friday 5 July. Students will be dismissed at the earlier time of 2.15pm. For families using school buses, including Adelaide Metro, please be aware that all buses will depart Riverbanks College at 2.30pm.
If your child attends OSHC services on Fridays, OSHC will be open from 2.15pm onwards.
We look forward to a smooth end to Term 2!
#term2end #earlydismissal
Our Year 10 students dove into the culinary arts, creating delicious club sandwiches and mouthwatering chocolate tarts. 🥪🍫
It was wonderful to see the VET kitchen buzzing with activity and our budding chefs refining their skills. From perfecting their sandwich layering to crafting the perfect tart crust, the day was filled with learning, creativity, and, of course, plenty of tasty treats!
#cookeryimmersionday #vetkitchen #culinaryarts
Our Primary students enjoyed enlightening performances by Lori, David, and their puppets Ariel and Tom from Camp Quality. For over 33 years, Camp Quality has delivered educational programs about supporting those facing cancer. 🎗️
The interactive shows covered important themes like understanding cancer, its treatments, and how to support those affected, all while keeping our students engaged and laughing.
A special shoutout to our students for their kindness and support for a fellow student currently undergoing treatment. We are so proud of our compassionate and resilient school community!
#campquality #cancerawareness #schoolcommunity #positivity
Thank you Riverbanks College for help and support.
I keep forgetting to ask my son what he thought of this. He was such an amazing little support while we all dealt with me going through treatment. Too many kids get left out because adults want to protect them. My little one came to my chemo sessions , xrays, radiation and other appointments as I didn't want to hide anything from him. I think it helped him deal with it better too
The City of Playford Immunisation Team will be visiting our school on Tuesday 30 July providing free vaccines for Year 10 second dose of meningococcal B and Year 7 first dose of diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough (dTPa) and human papillomavirus (HPV).
To get started you will need to provide consent for Immunisation:
playford.book.vaxapp.com.au/school/RiverbanksCollegeB-12-gVQEAr
If your child missed the initial Year 10 immunisation visits, there are catch-up appointments available at Playford's community clinics. To schedule an appointment, please visit playford.book.vaxapp.com.au/login
#year10immunisations #year7immunisations #seconddose #vaxapp
A friendly reminder of our commitment to a tech-responsible future! 📱
Department for Education policy aims to:
🌟 Promote safe spaces by reducing cyberbullying, harmful content exposure, and critical incidents.
🌟 Create distraction-free classrooms for effective teaching and learning.
🌟 Encourage quality breaks away from screens, physical activity, and meaningful face-to-face connections.
Please remind your students to either leave their mobile phones at home or hand them to teachers for safekeeping during the school day.
#techresponsibility #SafeLearning #FocusedEducation
Early dismissal End of Term 2 📢
Last day of school is Friday 5 July. Students will be dismissed at the earlier time of 2.15pm. For families using school buses, including Adelaide Metro, please be aware that all buses will depart Riverbanks College at 2.30pm. If your child attends OSHC services on Fridays, OSHC will be open from 2.15pm onwards.
We look forward to a smooth end to Term 2!
#term2end #earlydismissal
Our teachers are encouraging ‘Safety First’ behaviours on Riverbanks Road and Harvest Boulevard, but we need our community to help us!
🛑Speed Limit: 50, or 25 if children are present.
🚸When dropping off students, please use the footpath side for their safety.
🚶Don't forget to use one of the 4 school crossings to safely cross the road.
Ensure pedestrians are given right of way at all crossings – including crossings at traffic lights on Angle Vale Road.
Let's keep our school zone safe and sound!
#DriveSafe #SchoolZoneSafety
Id like to add... Its illegal to queue around the round about, please don't do this. If there are no parks available on the verge area on the north side of Riverbanks Road, do not park in the middle of the road. This is very dangerous. I'm aware the parking for drop offs and pick ups are inadequate, but this needs to be taken up with the playford council and or DIT. It's important to provide a safe environment for our children. Thank you.
The shrubs near where the children's crossings are need to be cut back or removed.hard to see when children are crossing the road as they are the same height as some of the kids
It surprises me that a bunch of adults have to reminded of this. I have had multiple cars sit right up my backside when I was doing 25, I have seen cars had to slam on their brakes at crossings while kids were crossing, I've seen cars drive through school crossings while children were crossing, this is absolutely disgusting and shocking behaviour around children!!
Thank you 🙏
How many cars also stop in the queue and let their kids jump in or out of the car instead of parking and letting them out safely! Only a matter of time before there is an accident 😔
Bunch of Karens Get out do something say somthing be proactive call the school Also u forgot about the parents that stop on the road yell at the kids get the F in the car??? That’s a daily occurrence
It happens at every school unfortunately. Also might be a good idea if the teachers on crossing duty stay off their phones. Plus the bushes at all the crossings obstruct view so they need to be trimmed or removed.
I've logged the parking issue multiple times on the snap send solve app so if I can ask that other parents also do the same then we might get some action. My daughter had a near miss at a crossing this year so I also advised the school so they were aware. I'd also suggest parents log the bushes needing trimming on the app as well as I've done it previously and they were attended quickly.
Maybe road safety would be great for your student's that catch a bus aswell
When is the kiss and drop signs going to be replaced? They should read 5 min not 15 all the way around, I was told by school it was getting fixed 2 years ago
Off topic but when are teachers going to put a stop to allowing the kids to leave school premises once they have been dropped off in the morning? I see so many walking to to servo straight past the teachers on duty. If anything happens to the child school is liable
Maybe fix the car parking up and u wouldn't have a problem make a CAR PARK INSTEAD OF A 1 WAY STREET
Our Girls Soccer Team showcased their talent and determination at the Statewide Soccer Knockout tournament! They secured an impressive 5-3 victory against St. Columba and faced a challenging match against a strong Loreto College squad. ⚽️🏆
Our players showed great sportsmanship and fought hard until the end. Well done, team!
#soccerknockout
Go girls! ✨💪🏼
🌍✨ This term, our Year 10 students have embarked on a culinary journey around the world! From mastering the art of Swedish cinnamon buns to perfecting the flavours of butter chicken and the finesse of crafting cold rolls, they've done it all.
Check out their impressive cutlery skills in action! We're so proud of their dedication and the delicious results.
#CulinaryAdventures #year10foodtech #culturalfoods
To celebrate the first Riverbanks College immersion activity and the official debut of the VET kitchen, students participated in a Bakery Focus event featuring chocolate art.
This engaging, hands-on experience provided an opportunity for students to explore the course, practice practical skills, and assess if this is the right choice for them in 2025.
Congratulations to Ellia for her incredible achievements in sailing this year! 🌟
In January, she competed in the Nationals at Brighton, SA, securing an impressive 6th place overall and proudly finishing as the top female sailor. Ellia also shone at her club's presentation night, walking away with four prestigious awards:
🥇 Club Champion for her class
🥇 Junior Club Champion of the Year
🥇 Most Improved Perpetual Trophy
🥇 Best Dressed Boat
Keep sailing towards your dreams, Ellia!
#sailing #SportHighlight
We're launching the Rock and Water Program to empower our students! 🌊🪨
Through fun, martial arts-inspired games, they'll build self-awareness, confidence, and learn "rock" (firm) and "water" (flexible) communication. They'll master conflict resolution, set personal goals, and stay focused. 🌟
#RockAndWater #StudentEmpowerment
Chris 😍
Wonderful idea
Jason Rohan Morley this is what Bentley's doing
Love this! Such an amazing program!
