Dear Parents and Guardians,

At Riverside High School, we take great pride in offering a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities across sport, the arts, leadership, and academic enrichment. These programs empower our students to discover their passions, build confidence, and form meaningful connections with others. Whether on the field, on stage, or serving in the community, our students continue to shine.

In this week’s newsletter, we celebrate the breadth of activities on offer and acknowledge the dedication of our staff who make these programs possible through their ongoing support and coordination.

A reminder that our school calendar can be found at http://riversidehs.schoolzineplus.com/calendar

Celebrating Our Sporting Success

Congratulations to all our sports teams who have competed in finals over the past two weeks!
Our involvement in the NHSSA Winter Sports Roster has focused on participation, developing students’ fitness and skills in their chosen sport, leadership, and building friendships and connections with peers.

A huge thank you to all parents and guardians who have supported our teams whether as spectators, umpires, or coaches.

In this week’s newsletter, you’ll find scores and reports from each game. We look forward to offering NHSSA Winter Sports again in 2026 and hope to expand some of the sports into the summer months of Term 1.

Student Leadership 2026

The Student Leadership process is well underway. Last Friday, a large group of aspiring Year 9 leaders spent the day at the Tailrace Centre learning about leadership styles, team dynamics, and the roles and responsibilities of leaders at Riverside High School.

Students worked in teams to develop innovative ideas to solve problems and create community initiatives. They are now busy writing their leadership applications.

If you have any questions about the process, please contact a member of the Year 9 Grade Leadership Team.

Sidefest – Friday, 24 October

Our whole-school fair, Sidefest, is coming up on Friday, 24 October! We encourage all families and friends to come along, connect with our school, enjoy delicious food, and participate in learning area activities. If you’d like to run a stall at the fair, please use the QR code link attached to register your interest.

Important Dates – Term 4

• Riverside Athletics Carnival: Wednesday, 29 & Thursday, 30 October (Week 3)
• Student Free Day: Friday, 31 October – Teacher Professional Learning Day
• Long Weekend: Monday, 3 November

If you’re available to assist at the Athletics Carnival in any capacity, please contact Mr Sanders via administration. Your help is always appreciated!

2026 Enrolments

Riverside High School is currently taking enrolments for 2026 from our non-associate primary schools. If you would like to book an enrolment appointment, please contact our Administration Office on 6327 6333.

Every School Day Matters

There are many ways to support your child’s success at school:

• Attend every day: Regular attendance helps your child learn, grow, and connect with friends and teachers.
• Show excitement: A positive attitude toward school is contagious.
• Talk about school: Open conversations help you support your child’s interests and confidence.
• Celebrate milestones: Big or small, every achievement matters.
• Reach out for support: If your child is struggling with attendance, please talk to us. We’re here to help.

Jeanna Bolton
Principal