Effective communication between our school and families is important in achieving successful education outcomes for every student.

Schoolzine:  There are a number of modes of effective communication, Schoolzine is our main online communication tool and includes our newsletter, school calendar and our APP, SZapp. Schoolzine provides a range of handy communication tools that you can use and it will make our communication very easy and accessible for you. https://riversidehigh.education.tas.edu.au

Our school website provides an introduction to our school for those wanting general information https://riversidehigh.education.tas.edu.au/. Through the website you are able to connect to our Facebook page and Schoolzine.

Facebook/Instagram: this is up to date and regular news and information that focuses on celebration, school activities and events along with urgent sharing of information.

https://www.facebook.com/RiversideHighSchoolTasmania/  /  @riversidehighschooltas

Newsletter: this is our main celebration and communication of student/school achievements, events and news. Our regular features include Subject in Focus and Sport in Focus (winter).  This is published every second Friday through Schoolzine. Please note that Rippers have a separate tab and are published fortnightly. http://riversidehs.schoolzineplus.com/subscribe 

Public Calendar (Schoolzine): This is updated daily with excursions, school events, assemblies and celebrations. http://riversidehs.schoolzineplus.com/calendar

Home Group: Every student is a member of a grade-based home group.  The teacher in charge of that group, the Home Group Teacher, is the parents/carers first point of contact with our school and can be contacted through our Admin Office or via email or a note.

Other members of staff: Admin Team, Subject Teachers, Grade Leaders, ASTs on the Grade, School Nurse, School Chaplain, School Psychologist, Social Worker, Assistant Principals, or the Principal may be contacted by phone, letter or email depending on the nature of the concern or the information required. Please note that between 8:45am and 3:10pm the teaching staff are involved with the learning program. Appointments may be made by contacting our Admin Team.

Contact by teachers: Where there is a matter of concern, teachers may contact home by phone, email or letter.  The purpose of such contact is to inform parent/carers of matters concerning their child’s progress and welfare and to seek parental support in resolving issues and helping the child.

Messages for students: Our school is large and complex and staff are always busy.  It is only possible to pass on urgent messages to students.  We ask that appointments and other family arrangements be made before students leave for school.

Annual school magazine: Our school magazine ‘Panta Rei’ is a publication providing a special record of significant events and school programs.  Orders and payment to be made via QKR App early Term 4.

Parent/teacher evenings: An informal ‘meet-the-teacher’ session will be held one evening early in the year for parents/carers of Grade Sevens and more formal sessions will be scheduled following the issuing of reports in Term 1 and Mid-Year; however, please do not hesitate to contact teachers when you have a query. There is no need to wait for the formal parent/teacher evenings.

Report on student progress: Our school has a comprehensive reporting program.    Reports are issued three times each year.   The Term 1 report, issued around Easter, gives a general indication of the student’s start to the academic year, while the Mid-Year reports provide a more detailed assessment. The Parent/Teacher/Student interviews follow Term 1 and Mid-Year reports.  The Term 4 report provides a summary of achievement for the year.  Actual dates for the issuing of reports will be published in our school newsletter.