Riverside Rippers
This week, we are recognising the wonderful efforts of 7A as Riverside Rippers! This class has consistently impressed with their respectful behaviour, focus and positive attitude. They follow instructions, stay engaged in their learning and interact with kindness and maturity. A special mention goes to Samuel, who showed great initiative and teamwork by helping classmates troubleshoot login issues and to Henry, who lent a hand with some unexpected tech trouble. 7A, your consistent positivity and willingness to help others make you a standout group. Keep it up you are making a fantastic impression!
Mackenzie 7B is being recognised as a Riverside Ripper this week for her exceptional effort and high-quality work in HASS. Her classwork and assignments are completed to an exceptional standard and reflect initiative, engagement and a strong desire to achieve her best. She is always focused in class and respectful towards her teachers and her peers. Mackenzie’s actions at school exemplify our school values: Courage, Growth, Respect and Responsibility! Well done, Mackenzie!
Eden 8B continues to embody the Riverside High School values of Courage, Growth and Respect. In Maths, he consistently arrives on time, stays organised and works diligently throughout the entire lesson. Eden approaches challenges with enthusiasm and determination. Additionally, he shows great Respect for his peers and his learning environment.
Amy 8E is being recognised as a Riverside Ripper this week for her exceptional effort and high-quality work in HASS. She is always focused and consistently demonstrates a strong desire to achieve her best. Her written work and her oral contributions reflect strong engagement, and she is consistently respectful to her peers and teachers. Amy is commended for her responsible and dependable manner and her modelling of our school values - Courage, Growth, Respect and Responsibility.
Scarlett 9A is awarded a Riverside Ripper for a positive and enthusiastic start to the year in Mathematics. She consistently upholds the school value of Growth by going over her work and striving to do her best, Scarlett is committed to being a positive learner and is a fine role model to others by being a supportive peer during lessons and offering to guide others.
River 9D is awarded a Riverside Ripper for consistently upholding the school values every day. River displays a very positive and friendly demeanour in her interactions with students and staff. She is always willing to do her best and encourage others to do so. River shows Courage when sharing ideas and experiences during Home Group, making her a great role model for her peers.
Angus 10C has had a wonderful start to Grade 10, not only as a Prefect and member of the Grade 10 Council, but as an actor on stage in the musical Billy Elliot. Angus worked tirelessly, attending evening and weekend rehearsals and then performing in every show over the two-week season. Not only did Angus put an amazing effort into his performance work, but he also managed to maintain his schoolwork as a priority, regularly checking in with his teachers to ensure that he stayed up to date with the learning and completed all the set tasks by the due dates. This approach to his performance work and his learning in school demonstrates his strong work ethic, his respectful nature and his drive to succeed and this is why he thoroughly deserves to be recognized as a Riverside Ripper.
Bonnie 10C is a Prefect, a talented artist, a member of the Grade 10 Council and a remarkable student who always gives her best in everything she does. In her role as Prefect, she has undertaken a lot of extra-curricular work for the Scott-Kilvert Commemoration, which speaks to her values of Respect, Responsibility and Connection. Bonnie is also an excellent learner and not just because she works hard and completes every task. What really stands out about her approach to learning is her willingness to ask questions, seek assistance, take on feedback and deepen her understanding, to create high-quality work across a range of subjects. Bonnie’s efforts across all areas of school life show that she thoroughly deserves to be recognised as a Riverside Ripper.
