RICHMOND RIVER H IGH CAMPUS NEWSLETTER

Lake Street North Lismore NSW 2480

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E richmondri-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

www.richmondri-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

2019 I ISSUE 36 I TERM 4 I WEEK 5

Principal’s Message What a bizarre, strange and scary week it has been. I, like many of you I guess, never really believed that we could be in the situa on we are in with bushfires here on the beau ful Northern Rivers, and I am distraught at the thought that the remnant ancient Big Scrub might be destroyed. Difficult mes.

Below is a link to the Rural Fire service site called ‘How Fireproof Is Your Plan?” I have certainly revised mine and I strongly suggest you do too. This threat will be with us for some me I believe, some say weeks but I suspect it will actually be months.

My Fire Plan h ps://bit.ly/2qdJ5kJ

Obviously some of the young people are not coping par cularly well with this situa on and there is evidence of heightened anxiety across students at present. We are doing all we can to reassure the young people and provide them with spaces out of the smoke and dust when necessary. If you or your children are asthma c then please be vigilant with your medica ons and ensure the students are taking their preventa ve medica ons and carrying their reliever medica on on them at all mes.

If you need any assistance due to evacua ons or avoiding being at home due to one way or difficult access, and are not sure how to proceed please get in touch. We will do our best to assist you. If you feel your young person is struggling with the situa on please let us know.

Kind regards in these tricky mes.

Mary‐Jane Pell Principal

C A L E N D A R

18 November Year 10 STEM Compe on 21 November Youth Aware of Mental Health 22 November RRISK Seminar ‐ Year 10 25 November Visit from Beverly Hills Intensive English Centre 26 November Year 6 into Year 7 Transi on Day 27‐29 November Year 10 Stradbroke Island 27 November Lismore Basketball Challenge Years 9/10 Team 28‐29 November QLD University Tour Year 11 29 November Olympics Unleashed presenta on

P&C Mee ng 2nd Monday of each month

RICHMOND RIVER HIGH CAMPUS Lake Street, North Lismore NSW 2480 T 02 6621 3456 F 02 6622 2928 E richmondri‐h.school.nsw.edu.au www.richmondri‐h.schools.nsw.edu.au www.facebook.com/richmondriverhigh

Canteen: 6621 4890

Deputy Principal’s News Hello RRHC Community,

This week has been very challenging for students and staff at RRHC where we have had a number of people directly affected by the fires as well as a number of the community indirectly affected with the thick smoke blanke ng the area. Please check on friends and family who may be affected and please let RRHC if we can support your students.

Tonight signifies the end of a chapter for our Year 12 of 2019 with their School Formal taking place at the Workers Club. Best wishes to all students who have completed their studies and a commencing a new stage of life with greater independence, employment and ter ary studies. Congratula ons to those students who have already gained early entry to University, to those who already have employment, and to those who have no idea, enjoy this me between school and the next chapter.

As the weather heats up students need to ensure they have plenty of water and stay hydrated at this me of year. Please be sun safe during outdoor lessons. RRHC has cancelled the junior examina ons this week due unpredictability of the week. Students will be assessed in class through other assessments so it is very important that students a end school and their classes.

Our School Captain speeches have been postponed also. We will hold them some me in the near future. Next week Year 11 students will be involved in RRISK/Life Ready at SCU. This excursion will be an excellent learning opportunity and RRHC encourages all Year 11 students to a end.

“Life is unpredictable. Situa ons will move at their own pace, especially the ones we have no control over. We find ourselves at mes, angry at a possible scenario in a situa on that hasn’t even happened yet. Then, the exact opposite happens. Looking back at the thoughts wasted and false anguish, we’re all be er off with pa ence and an open mind.” ― Ron Baratono (actor and author) Regards Luke Woodward Deputy Principal

The Rivers Under 15s Netball The Rivers U15s Netball – Natalia represents RRHC U15s girls travelled to Yamba on Monday 4 November to verse Maclean High in the Netball Knockout Compe on. Maclean played strongly however, they were unable to match the depth of talent within The Rivers side, with our girls scoring 57 goals to Maclean's 20. Chelsea from KHC was par cularly valuable, hardly missing any a empt at goal. She was supported by Maddison (KHC) and Anna (LHC). Natalia (RRHC) was key to movement down the court with her energe c breaking and intercepts. Assis ng her in mid court were Chloe (KHC) and Cyla (LHC). Maclean faced a formidable barrier in The Rivers defence line up. Sienna (KHC), Saniquea (LHC) and Ruby all contributed mul ple turn overs, assis ng the team to a convincing victory. The Rivers next game will be against the winner from the Bonalbo, Casino, Kyogle and Alstonville sec on of the knockout. Good luck girls! Ms Ellis U15s Netball Co‐ordinator

The Clubhouse - Week 4 The Clubhouse is a great opportunity for students to engage in ac vi es outside of the classroom. Last week the students took photographs and used Picasa to make a college. Visited the Lismore Art Gallery to experience contemporary local art. Prepared a meal to enjoy. In the a ernoon they worked with perler beads, played board games and used computer technology to generate virtual reality environments. The Learning and Support Team

Term 4 Week 6 and Week 7 Year 7 Music ‘Music composi on’ ‐ 18.11.19 (Wk 6) English ‘Media Unit’ ‐ 18.11.19 (Wk 6) Year 8 English ‘Crea ng an ICT Blog’ ‐ 18.11.19 (Wk 6) Music ‘Film Assessment’ ‐ 25.11.19 (Wk7) Year 9 English ‘Protest Poetry Por olio’ ‐ 18.11.19 (Wk 6) PDHPE ‘Extended Response & Research’ ‐ Wk 6 Visual Arts ‘Ar sts Book Progress Mark’ ‐ 21.11.19 (Wk 6) Geography ‘Sustainable Megacity Design’ ‐ 29.11.19 (Wk 7) Year 10 Food Tech ‘Food Van Design’ Van Menu ‐ 18.11.19 (Wk 6) Food Tech ‘Food Van Design’ Prac cal ‐ Wk 7 Year 11 Year 12 PDHPE ‘RRISK Permission note’ due back asap Society & Culture ‘PIP Research Proposal’ ‐ 25.11.19 (Wk 7)

ASSESSMENT CALENDAR

This link maybe helpful at this me. h ps://bit.ly/33XDa1C

Headspace - How to cope with the

stress of natural disasters

Mufti-Day for Mr Scarra

Mr Scarra - Unbeaten! In Mr Scarra's last Wednesday Sport session he was s ll delivering "lessons". The legend who is Jack Scarra towelled up the best Year 10 had to offer in Ten Pin Bowling. Jack has been a wonderful coach at RRHC over the years in a range of sports, providing opportuni es and long las ng memories for many students. We wish him all the best. John Eakin Teacher PDHPE

A er 40 years of teaching and spending the last 28 years at RRHC, Mr Scarrabelo had his last day of teaching today, we wish him all the best in his re rement. We celebrated with a BBQ lunch and some great music in the Maths Quad. Thanks to the musicians and the SRC and ED students for cooking and serving the BBQ. We collected $280 to be donated to Ovarian Cancer Australia. Dimity McKinlay, SRC Coordinator

R I C H M O N D R I V E R H I G H C A M P U S

Lake Street, North Lismore NSW 2480 T 02 6621 3456 F 02 6622 2928 E richmondri‐h.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.richmondri‐h.schools.nsw.edu.au www.facebook.com/richmondriverhigh Canteen: 6621 4890 We would like to respec ully acknowledge the El‐ders past and present of the Wijabul Wiyabal peo‐ple and other peoples of Bundjalung Na on. We acknowledge that they are the first peoples of this land on which our school stands.

Q U O T E O F T H E W E E K

“Go as far as you can see; when you get there,

you’ll be able to see f r her. "

(Thomas Carlyle)

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The Rivers Secondary College SMORE newsle er ‐

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Stymie ‐ www.stymie.com.au or www.facebook.com/stymieau

Student online portal ‐

web2.richmondri‐h.schools.nsw.edu.au/portal/login

Online Study Skills Handbook ‐ RRHC / 88success

www.studyskillshandbook.com.au

Kids HELPLINE ‐ 1800 551 800

Lismore HEADSPACE ‐ 6625 0200

Mental Health Line ‐ 1800 011 511

Beyond Blue ‐ 1300 789 978

Important Websites

Important Phone Numbers

Breakfast Club is back

Monday‐Friday 8.30‐8.50am Chill Out Room

All welcome ‐ No charge

The Rivers Secondary College ‐ Richmond River High Campus uses STYMIE to support student wellbeing and to support direct ac on against

bullying in our school. The program educates bystanders about their responsibili es and provides an online, independent repor ng method, ensuring complete anonymity for students making no fica ons; crea ng a sense of safety in ‘the crowd’. The use of Stymie will help change the ‘culture of acceptance’ of bullying behaviours. Students can access Stymie by going to www.stymie.com.au and www.facebook.com/stymieau

Monday 18 November Chicken or Vegetable Pad Thai ‐ Small $5, Large $7

Tuesday 19 November Roast chicken or beef with coleslaw ‐ $4.50 each Thursday 21 November Beef or Vegetable lasagne with salad ‐ Small $5, Large $7 Friday 22 November Chicken or Halumi Greek pitas ‐ Small $5, Large $7

Canteen Specials Week 6

Community News

Uni ng ‐ Caroona Aged Care Home seeking student volunteers.

Students can volunteer their me in a number of different ways: As much as 1‐2 hrs per week during school terms, or more on school holidays can posi vely enhance the quality of our residents’ lives and improve your students skills, confidence and academic outcomes. Specifically, our residents would really appreciate interac ons that would improve their IT skills, physical dexterity and crea ve thinking. Contact Jenny Alldis, Leisure and Wellness Coordinator ‐ Caroona Campus on 6624 1572.

RRHC Uniform Requirements School uniforms as shown below will be supplied by Lowes located in the Lismore Square, Lismore.

Please note: Tights, black T‐shirts, singlets, tank tops, shirts with slogans, midriff tops, torn/ripped clothing or shorty shorts are not acceptable for school. Please note: Work Health and Safety laws (2012) require all students working in a Technology prac cal classroom, Science labs and some CAPA classrooms to wear sturdy leather shoes. Students may not be able to par cipate in some ac vi es in these prac cal classrooms if they are in canvas shoes.

GIRLS BOYS

Junior School Uniform Junior School Uniform

White, red or grey Richmond River logo polo shirt

Black skirt, plain black mid thigh length shorts or long pants

White, red or grey Richmond River logo polo shirt

Plain black shorts of an appropriate length or long pants

Senior School Uniform Senior School Uniform

White, red or grey Richmond River logo polo shirt

White bu oned senior shirt (and school e on formal occasions)

Black skirt, plain black mid thigh length shorts or long pants (Tights are not acceptable)

White, red or grey Richmond River logo polo shirt

White bu oned senior shirt (and school e on formal occasions)

Plain black shorts of an appropriate length or long pants

Sport Uniform Junior Sport Uniform Junior

Red polo shirt

Plain black mid thigh length shorts or black sport shorts(Tights are not acceptable)

Special note: Students are required to change for PE lessons and change back to regular school uniform for remaining lessons

Red polo shirt

Plain black shorts of an appropriate length or black sport shorts

Special note: Students are required to change for PE lessons and change back to regular school uniform for remaining lessons

White or grey Richmond River logo polo shirt

White bu oned senior shirt (and school e on formal occasions)

Plain black long pants or black jeans

Black skirt, plain black mid thigh length shorts Tights are not acceptable)

Red Richmond River jumper

Plain black, grey or red jumper or cardigan

Years 11/12 designed school jumper or jacket

White or grey Richmond River logo polo shirt

White bu oned senior shirt (and school e on formal occasions)

Plain black long pants or black jeans

Plain black shorts of an appropriate length

Red Richmond River jumper

Plain black, grey or red jumper

Years 11/12 designed school jumper or jacket

Winter Uniform Junior and Senior Winter Uniform Junior and Senior