Riverside Primary School
Issue 21
Newsletter
Principal
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal
Acting AST
AST – Teaching & Learning
24 July 2014
Mrs Jane Bovill
Psychologist
Mr Colin Pearson (Grades 4-6)
Speech Pathologist
Mrs Annette Langdon (Grades 1-3)
Social Worker
Mrs Lorraine Todd (Kinder & Prep)
Chaplain
Mr John Mason, Mrs Louisa Hooper (Mon, Tues, Wed)
Newsletter – edition/date
FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
Welcome back for Term 3.
We welcome a number of new families to Riverside. One of our
new families are refugees from Afghanistan who have been living
in Iran. Many of you will be aware that just prior to moving into
the Riverside area their house was damaged by fire at the start of
the holidays. In conjunction with the Migrant Centre and local
churches we advertised for donations on our Facebook page.
Thank you everyone for your support. The family has what they
need at the moment but your generosity is appreciated.
Newsletter – edition/date
This family does not have any English – how daunting it must be to
come to such a different environment but without the
understanding of our language. They speak Fasi and as part of their
culture the girls wear headscarves. Teachers have talked to their
classes about understanding this custom. The support of our
students has been amazing and through an interpreter the girls
have shared they feel ‘safe and comfortable’ at Riverside Primary
School.
There have been a number of staff changes.
Welcome back to Miss Donna Walkinshaw (Kinder AH) and Mrs
Naomi Calnan (support Monday, Tuesday).
New staff include:
 Mrs Rachelle Smith (Kinder MR)
 Miss Amelia Lethborg (4GW)
 Mrs Carmel McGee (1JD Monday – Thursday)
 Mrs Belinda Flack (social worker)
 Mrs Inga Clark (1JD Friday, library and support)
 Mrs Michaela Gregson (teacher assistant)
 Mrs Lanai Morrison (teacher assistant)
 Mr Ryan McCarthy (ICT trainee)
I am sure we have all been moved by the tragedy of the downing
of the passenger plane. Many of us travel in Australia and beyond
and the frightening consequences of this disaster will resonate with
all of us. Like many communities throughout Australia, our
thoughts are with the victim’s families and friends.
Congratulations on our well presented students, particularly the
effort you have made with the tunics for the girls – they look so
smart. I know this is going to be an excellent term. Attendance
is a big focus. If your child is away please ensure you contact the
office. We are cross referencing our mid year results with levels
of attendance. Remember – every day counts!
I would urge you to consider coming along to the RPSA meeting
this Monday – we are a big school, please don’t leave things for a
few.
Jane Bovill
Principal
Ms Claire Goulston
Ms Danielle Le Rossignol
Ms Susan Igglesden
Mrs Lindy Bailey
Calendar
Monday 28 July
Thursday 7 August
Disco Meeting 7.00pm
RPSA Meeting 7.30pm
Ditto’s Keep Safe Adventure
Prep-3 9am parent meeting
2.20pm Science Week Parent Session
Monday 18 August
RPSA Meeting 7.30pm
Thursday 21 August
School Disco
Tuesday 26 August
Reader’s Picnic
3, 4 & 5 September
Father’s Day Stall
Monday 15 September
RPSA Meeting 7.30pm
Wednesday 17
September
Friday 19 September
Dance Fever
Friday 26 September
Last Day of Term
Wednesday 30 July
Dance Event
Assemblies
1 August
8 August
15 August
22 August
29 August
5 September
12 September
26 September
Whole School
Gr 3-6
Prep - 2
Gr 3-6
Whole School
Prep – 2
Gr 3-6
Prep – 2
3SM
1JB
3RO
Poetry
P-1FK
3RZ
PGH
2014 School Term Dates
Term 3
Term 4
21 July – 26 September
Student Free Day 21 July
13 October – 18 December
Student Free Day 24 October
Grade 1/2 Choir Assembly Performance
The choir will be performing at the whole school assembly
on Friday 1 August. We would love to see lots of parents
and grandparents there to support them.
Volunteers Wanted for Reading
Do you have ½ hour free from 8.30-9.00am or 2.30-3.00pm?
The Prep classes are looking for enthusiastic parents who
would like to listen to children read. If you are interested
please complete the below slip and return to the school
office. If you require further information please contact
Lorraine Todd. We would provide some training and
information in week 2 of Term 3 ready to begin in classrooms
in week 3.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------Reading Volunteers Please return to the office asap
Parent Name: ________________________________
Phone:
________________________________
I am available to help (please tick):
 8.30-9.00am
 2.30-3.00pm
Science Week “Feeding a Hungry World”
Prep Playground Makeover
Our school is celebrating Science week 4 August – 8 August!
Term 3 we will be…..
 Week 1 – Pea Growing WHOLE SCHOOL
How much can your pea grow in 3 weeks? (Enough for 3
trials per class). The science team will deliver a pack for
you to grow your pea and a grade based appropriate
experiment for you to run – no thinking required! We
need to have peas growing ASAP so they can be sprouting
for science week in week 3!
 Week 3 – Science experiments with buddy classes!
Mr Pearson will inform you of your class’s allocated time
on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Joee
will assist your classes through the experiments focused all
around food!
There will be a session for parents to attend as well!
Thursday 2.20pm Week 3.
 Week 3 - Fruit Break Challenge – students will be
encouraged to bring fruit and classes will take a photo of
the best fruit frenzy photo during fruit break time. Each
class will be creative with their fruit eg. an arrangement of
fruit together, cut up in different ways. There will be a prize
for the winning class (fruit platter!). Please help out by
providing your child with fruit that week.
Over the last 12 months we have been discussing plans for the
Prep playground as part of the Outdoor Learning and Active
Play Areas Strategy.
After an initial quote well outside our price range and an
approach to the Uni, who have been supportive but
unfortunately nothing practical, committee member Karen
Clayton and her husband Benn offered to organise a working
bee with the support of our very clever groundsman, Graeme
Pickett.
On Sunday a team of dads worked on part of the playground
which has included levelling an area that will have artificial grass
and a storytelling circle (this has been made by Graeme).
A special thank you to Karen and Benn for their co-ordination,
including the sourcing of the tipper truck, bobcat and
evacuator supplied by Clayton Construction, Duncan Willis
and Midlands Plumbing.
And a special thank you to the team of dads who worked
tirelessly on the day: Tim West, Adam Gourlay, Mick Bowden,
Josh Sattler, Duncan Willis, Matthew Manzoney, Benn Clayton
and Graeme Pickett.
Part 2 is on Saturday – we hope for another fine day.
National Science Week is celebrated on 16 – 24 August following
from our RPS week of science!
Friday 5/6 Sport
Sport
Football 1
Football 2 Lions
Netball 1
Netball 2
Soccer 1
Soccer 2
Hockey
Bootcamp
Opposition
Punchbowl
Summerdale
West Launceston
St Leonards
Punchbowl
Summerdale
Norwood
Venue
Punchbowl
Riverside
West Launceston
St Leonards
Riverside
Riverside
St Leonards
Trevallyn
From Ten Tips for Creating Resilient Families
Tip 9
Know how to argue
Families that work well know how to argue. It seems strange to say this because we all have the sense those families that work
well don’t have conflicts. The family is really where we learn to resolve disputes fairly. The way that parents teach children to
resolve differences of opinion with their brothers and sisters provides the basis for sharing, negotiating and problem solving in the
world beyond the family. While differences of opinion should be allowed to be expressed, children also need to learn that they
will not be able to win at all costs.
Tip 10 Parents are reliably unpredictable
With young children it is important to provide consistency and predictability. This allows them to feel sure of you. After a while
though, a bit of predictability can go a long way. To many children, most parents are about as predictable as a washing machine
cycle. It is important to have structure and consistency but it is also useful to act in ways that your children wouldn’t expect. This
keeps them interested in learning from you or least wondering what you are up to. Perhaps the most important feature of parents
in healthy families is that they realise that all of the above is desirable but not always possible and so they look at how to promote
good functioning while not wasting energy on blaming themselves for the times when things don’t quite work out as they had
planned.
RPSA NEWS
(Riverside Primary School Association Inc)
NEXT RPSA MEETING
Date:
Time:
Location:
Monday 28 July
7.00pm Disco Meeting
There are lots of jobs to do so we would
welcome all helpers.
7.30pm General Meeting
Library
The RPSA will be holding a Father’s Day Stall again this year to
give students the opportunity to purchase a gift for their
someone special. To maximise funds raised for our school, we
are calling for donations of gifts for our stall.
Call for Donations

The Staff of RPS and the RPSA
are pleased to bring you the

2014 RPS DISCO
Join your school community for a
night of fun and action on
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Thursday 21 August 2014
Kinder to Gr 2
Grades 3 to 6
5.15 - 6.45pm
7.15 - 8.45pm
Add this date to your diaries and
watch out for more details!!
Can you donate bought items that can be made into
gifts?? For eg. box of chocolates, toffees,
handkerchiefs, coffee mugs, socks, coffee sachets,
soaps , golf accessories, drink coolers, fishing
accessories, gardening items, small tools etc
Do you have a business that could donate to our
stall?? Include some business cards for free
advertising with your gifts.
All gifts will be sold for $3, $4, or $5
Donations can be left
o In your child’s classroom
o In the box outside the office
Any queries please contact
o Kylie Burns :
[email protected] or
0419372036
o Nat Kidd : [email protected]
or 0409830746
Each student will be able to participate with their class, visiting
the stall Wed 3rd –Fri 5th Sept. Notification of shopping times
will be advertised closer to the day
Please note that participation is voluntary
COMMUNITY NEWS
Urban FX Dance Studio is a fun, energetic dance school
situated in Launceston and Longford. We have free spots
available and welcome 4 years to adults. All these classes are at
St Thomas Mores 125 Abbott St. For more information please
contact
Jason
Bakes
on
0439903542
or
email
[email protected]
A Christmas Carol!
Earl Arts Centre, Friday 8 August @ 6pm and Saturday 9 August
@ 11am and 6pm. Tickets $16 Adult and $12
Child/Concession. Bookings at [email protected] or
on 0402634820
Drum Lessons
Beginners to Advanced – all styles of music
From 4pm Mon – Fri, current police check, located in Invermay.
Call Rick 0474135271
Basketball Skills Session – start again this Saturday
The skills sessions are ideal for all junior levels wanting to
improve their game with skill development and fun.
The sessions are conducted in Burnie, Devonport, Hobart
and Launceston every Saturday morning with the following
times:
 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 year olds – 9am to 10am.
 10, 11, 12 and 13 year olds – 10am to 11am.
The sessions start this Saturday and will cover 9 weeks in
Term 3 through to Saturday 20 September. Participants
can pre-register through the BTAS website for $50 for the 9
weeks or pay $10 per session at the door.
All enquiries [email protected]
Further details on our website at www.tas.basketball.net.au
/ Development / Basketball Skills Sessions
Riverside Primary School
PO Box 205 RIVERSIDE Tasmania 7250
Phone (03) 6327 3731 Fax (03) 6327 1858
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.schools.education.tas.gov.au/riversideprimary