Riverton Review Principals: Paul Grundy and Vicki Sturgeon

255 Corinthian Road, RIVERTON WA 6148

Phone: 9457 2644

Website: riverton.ps.wa.edu.au

Email: riverton.ps@education.wa.edu.au

Riverton Primary School Ed Support Centre: 9457 8307

Riverton Primary School Western Australia

Tuesday 27 November

Crazy Science Club

Rivo’s Got Talent Year 4 Grand Final

P&C Meeting 7.00pm Wednesday 28 November Year 6 Dance Lessons Rivo’s Got Talent - Year 5

Grand final - lunch time Clubs

Roving Robotics Zany Zentangles Garden Grubs

Thursday 29 November Kooky Cartoons Club Rivo’s Got Talent - Year 6

Grand Final - lunch time Friday 30 November Junior Assembly Clubs

Tumbles Circus Troop Just Dance Drama Club Burning Bey Blades

Monday 3 December Year 1 and 2 Yoga Origami Club Rivo’s Got Talent Year 1

and 2 Year 6 Graduation Dinner

and Dance Tuesday 4 December

Crazy Science Club

Wednesday 5 December Clubs

Roving Robotics Zany Zentangles Garden Grubs

From the Principals

27 November 2018

The campus enjoyed a fantastic day on Friday as we celebrated the Japanese culture and

language. All our students participated in a variety of activities that represented and

encapsulated a feature of Japanese language and culture. From painting to using

chopsticks and through to art and craft, the students were given an opportunity to celebrate

the language and culture that they study at Riverton primary Campus. Thank you so much

to our sensei, Terrena Hall, who worked so hard to organise, coordinate and implement the

day, marshalling resources from all over the place, with guest presenters and of course our

wonderful staff members who contributed. Congratulations to the students and thanks to

everyone involved.

I am sad to announce that Mr Brooks. our physical education specialist who is currently on

Long Service Leave, has just been appointed as the foundation Physical Education teacher

at Aveley North Primary School. It is a brand new school that is located very close to home

for Mr Brooks, and with a new baby in the family, the timing couldn’t be better. Whilst we are

sad to see him leave, we wish him all the best and understand that his family and his future

is paramount. On behalf of everyone at the campus, I would like to acknowledge and thank

Mr Brooks for all his hard work and commitment to our campus, and to recognise the huge

impact both he and his programs have had at Riverton. Current processes are now

underway to secure a new teacher for that role.

Please note that we have the final Junior Assembly at school on Friday with the Pre Primary

students performing for us. The assembly will begin at 9.00am in the Covered Assembly

Area and I look forward to seeing a number of parents and family members at the event.

Our junior basketball teams represented Riverton in the state championships held at the

Bendat Centre in Floreat Park on Wednesday. Both teams performed really well, with the

students playing enthusiastically and displaying a high level of skills. I was lucky enough to

watch some games and was impressed with all the players’ attempts to do the “team” things

and help each other. It was a long, tiring but enjoyable day and the students can be justly

proud of their efforts. Thank you to those parents who were able to attend and thank you to

Mrs London and her team of coaches who organised and led the teams.

To help you with planning for the 2019 school year we have outlined the school terms and Professional development days below.

Term 1 Monday 4 February - Friday 12 April 2019

Term 2 Monday 29 April - Friday 5 July 2019

Term 3 Tuesday 23 July - Friday 27 September 2019

Term 4 Tuesday 15 October and Thursday 19 December 2019

Term 1 Thursday 31 January and Friday 1 February 2019

Term 2 Tuesday 4 June 2019

Term 3 Monday 22 July 2019

Term 4 Monday 14 October and Friday 20 December 2019

Important date to remember 6

December – Red ball tennis competition

STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Congratulations to both participating teams at the State basketball tournament. It was a huge achievement for Riverton with 2 teams qualifying and both teams performed admirably. We didn’t get our desired result but more importantly it was a great learning opportunity for the students and from speaking to a number of the students, it sounds like they had a great time. REDBALL TENNIS COMPETITION (HOPMAN CUP) - 27/11/18 This week training will be increased for those interested in the Hopman Cup tennis. We urge students, if they want to come, that they need to attend trainings or notify Mrs London or Mr T that they can’t make it for obvious reasons (eg Rivos got talent performers). Students will be selected on participation and attendance then if there are still positions available others may get asked to play. Trainings will be on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday lunch times. The Red ball competition is being held on the 6

December 2018.

Thank you to the students in year 3 and 4, who participated in our first try outs for the Redball Tennis Tournament. I was a little bit disappointed to get 26 students to our first training session when 72 students put forward an expression of interest. Due to the high number of interest students we registered several different teams and will be looking for additional players to make it to the second session to make up the missing numbers. Kane Tomasevich PE Specialist

Finals (if qualified) in the covered assembly area at lunch everyone welcome.

Year 3 - Monday 26 November Year 4- Tuesday 27 November Year 5 - Wednesday - 28 November Year 6- Thursday 29 November

Rivo's Got Talent Junior Year 1 and 2 Week 9 Monday 3 December Tim Davey Music Specialist

Holiday Season is around the corner.

As a school community, we would like to help

families who are struggling this year. You can donate non-perishable items or

Christmas treats for this cause. Collection dates

26 November - 5 December 2018.

Collection points will be at the front office, Year 6 Area, Rooms 1 and 10, Canteen and Kindy area.

Thanks so much and Happy holidays.

We had the

Australian

Electoral

Commission

come to school

to help our year

5 students with

voting for our

2019 student

and faction

leaders.

Our Kindy students went

on excursion to Cicerello’s

earlier in the term.

They got the opportunity

to touch marine life and

learn about the creatures

of the sea.

They had a great time,

along with their teachers,

EA’s and parent helpers.

Just like the song words, “I think we’re turning Japanese, turning Japanese I really think so,” Riverton PS and ESC turned Japanese for a day last Friday. Students thoroughly enjoyed a day of Japanese arts, crafts, music, dance, games, costumes and food. 20 teams were created and included several students from each year level. These teams were named after various Japanese cartoon characters or icons, such as Pikachu, Doraemon, karate kids and samurai. The Year 6s blossomed with their responsibility of following a personalised timetable and room locations as well as looking after the younger students. All students enjoyed working with and helping students from other classes, even making new friends along the way, as well as the range of amazing activities. Special guest Sanny Ang, an origami expert, and his offsider conducted Origami Magic workshops with more than 300 students. Whittle Sensei from Yuluma PS teamed up with Hitomi Chong to make friendship folding fans with at least 150 students. Taiko drumming, water calligraphy, kanji playdough, traditional toys, chopstick challenges, pipecleaner karate dolls, sumo wrestling, quiz show challenges, manga drawing, lanterns, onigiri riceballs, kirigami drink coasters, Butoh dancing, lanterns, hachimaki headbands, tamaire and bowling games were some of the popular activities. Sensei would like to express her gratitude to the other teachers and education assistants who supported the activities in each location, the P & C parents who helped with the kakigoori (snow cone) shop at both recess and lunch time as well as all the people who assisted Kyoko Seta in the canteen with the special obento lunch orders. The day would not have been such a success without all of their support. Doumo arigatou gozaimashita

Water calligraphy

Friendship folding

Obento lunch

Butoh dancing Manga artists

Pillow sumo wrestlers

Kirigami drink coasters

Origami Flutterby flier

Origami magic

Want to take part in the most exciting sport but don’t have a team?

Netball registrations for Willetton Netball club will soon be open and we are looking for more players

to join our friendly club.

Netball is a great team sport where you can meet new friends, have fun and boost your confidence

all in one.

We welcome all people from the following ages and look forward to meeting you.

Year of Birth

Seniors: Up to 1999 inclusive. 19’s & Under 2000 17’s & Under 2002

Juniors 2003 onwards.

Please get in touch with out friendly people on the email below for more information or if you

have any questions. willettonnetball@gmail.com

Willetton Basketball Stadium

School Holiday Camp

December 2018

Monday 17th – Friday 21st December

For children 8 years and over

January 2019

Monday 21st – Friday 25th January

For children 9 years and under

January 2019

Tuesday 29th – Friday 1st February

For children 9 years and over

9.00am – 3.30pm daily

Please visit www.willettontigers.com.au and go to

The junior Holiday Camp tab