Issue #11 April 28 2023
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    In this Issue

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    From our Rector
    • Say No So We Can Say Yes
    From our Principal
    • A Time for Perspective
    From the P&F
    • P&F Annual Charity Morning Tea
    • P&F Update | Term 2 Week 1
    Ignatian Centre
    • Year 12 Retreats
    • Parent Retreat in Daily Life – REGISTRATIONS OPEN
    Regis Campus
    • Regis Rugby Champs
    Teaching and Learning
    • Year 12 English Incursion
    • Good Luck Knox!
    Co-Curriculum
    • St Andrew’s Cup 2023
    Around the College
    • Careers Expo Next Monday
    • Careers News | Term 2 Week 1
    Performing Arts
    • Intermediate and Senior State Theatresports Teams to Represent
    • Riverview in Concert
    Community News
    • Mother's Day at Licona

    From our Rector

    Say No So We Can Say Yes

    FR EKA TANAYA, ACTING RECTOR

    On ANZAC Day, our school community remembered those who have given of themselves - sometimes even their lives  - in the service of justice, freedom and peace in times of war. These were real men, women and children who put aside their individual hopes and dreams for the love of their community and country. Their sacrifices made possible the kind of lives and lifestyles that we enjoy today. The minute of silence and the placing of the wreaths are our national ritual to honour their sacrifices.

    We also had another significant ritual of the washing of the feet before the school community dispersed for Term 1 break and Easter holidays. On Holy Thursdays, this ritual has been performed throughout the world as a long-standing Church tradition, in remembrance of what Jesus did at the Last Supper. He who is the Lord and Master was willing to perform the most humbling service to others by washing their feet. Fuelled by such immense love for humanity, he was also willing to give his life and die on the cross for the sake of all. His love was profoundly demonstrated in the reality of the world which could often feel unjust and cruel. However, his sacrifice allowed his followers to know what true love is, one that is expressed in a humble and generous life of service to God and to one another. Such sacrificial love prevails beyond anything, even death. That is his promise and our guarantee, that our Christian faith is not in vain (cf. 1 Corinthians 15:14).

    From these two recent important events, the Easter Triduum and ANZAC Day, we can also reflect upon our lives. FOMO, the fear of missing out, is a trending phenomenon that is not limited to the young. How many of us have binge watched a particular TV series so we don't miss out on the conversations about the storyline? Or felt the pressure to do something we don’t particularly want to do, like over-drinking at social functions? Sometimes the real motivation for our choices in life are simply because we fear missing out. Yet, in reality, we do have to miss out on many things in life. It is impossible to do and to be everything. The challenge is for us to carefully choose what we'll miss out on, that is to say no to something, so that we will be able to say yes to other things. While the fear of missing out is real, we still have choices. Perhaps, we need to know ourselves more deeply, our motivations and the values which guide us with love that is greater than our fear; and which will lead us toward inner peace, joy and life-giving experiences.

    Jesus spent some time in the Garden of Olive (or Gethsemane) to pray to the point of sweating blood before he was arrested. He was afraid because he was well aware of the impending fate awaiting him. He could have fled to safety but he chose to stay because of his love for humanity. The ANZACs and other soldiers who lost their lives or made other sacrifices in wartimes knew the cost of their service. They stayed their course, because their love for their family, community and country was greater than their fear. Closing the door to some things may feel unpleasant, daunting and terrifying. That is why we need to discern – to sift through the different options in life – so that we will be able to choose the better ones, commit to them, invest ourselves in them, even if they may cost something of value to us. Let them be worthwhile sacrifices, ones that are loving and life-giving and ones that are truly leading us and others to God.

    So, let us pray that we may be able to hear and heed God’s call for us to be more truly alive; and that our sacrifices would make it possible for others to also become more alive.

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    From our Principal

    A Time for Perspective

    DR PAUL HINE, PRINCIPAL

    Holidays are a time when some distance – physical and psychological – from the frenetic routines of term provide space for both reflection and perspective.

    Stepping back from the relentless cadence of work, study, sport, artistic and cultural pursuits that, like a metronome across the week, dictate the rhythm and flow of personal and professional schedules has been a joy over the past fortnight. It is my hope that such was the case for all families and that there is a sense of readiness for the term ahead.

    There is much to look forward to. The academic program will challenge our young men with its increased intensity as the second half of the semester comes into view, bringing with it a demanding assessment regime that culminates in the End of Semester reports. The Winter Co-curricular season will hold its own sense of anticipation and invariably provide that mixture of memorable wins and disappointing losses. For our youngest, this may be the first time that they represent the Blue and White in a sporting code or cultural activity, testing frontiers which will hold open the opportunity for new growth. Conversely, for our seniors in Year 12, they will complete their final season after many, which will bring with it gainful participation but in its aftermath a nostalgic sense of loss as they move ahead with HSC Examinations and the post-schooling world. And there will be many liturgical celebrations, social events and social justice activities as the second stanza for 2023 unfolds. These are all opportunities not to be denied and ones to be intensely grateful for.

    In different parts of the world education, family and social life are in an incomparably different place. I had cause to reflect deeply on the situation in Ukraine over the break and what a different daily reality life brings to a country battling enormous odds. A third of the country is in ruins and almost half of the population wear the label Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Since the war began in February last year, hundreds of schools across many cities – Kyiv, Kharkiv, Doenestsk, Mariupol, and the list goes on – have been destroyed and tethered to learning programs conducted via limited internet provision to teachers inside and outside of Ukraine. For those families who can access facilities, class sizes are massive and individual learning programs do not exist. Students in their final year face the prospect of military service and combat before tertiary study and/or work.

    I was shocked to discover that of over 1,400 babies born since the outbreak of hostilities, the majority of them have been delivered in underground train stations and bomb shelters. In those hospitals that remain, of which many do not, they are unsafe with the ongoing missile attacks and the risk to medical staff who work in them. Operating theatres in war torn cities have gone underground and many medical procedures are practised in less than adequate conditions.

    Over the coming weeks and months, farmers in Ukraine will be tilling land in preparation for the summer that has been inundated with bombs and ‘moth’ mines. The latter come in different colours and take the form of colourful disks: they are heinous acts from retreating Russian armies to landmine ground that will destroy agricultural equipment and lives in rural Ukraine. Already, moth mines have left many children without arms and legs – the same military hardware that was used in Kandahar in Afghanistan a generation ago. To combat this, children are now prevented from playing in uncleared zones and farmers are driving tractors in body armour and helmets, which is little protection in the event of a direct detonation. The irony of this is that farmers are regarded by the Russian army as combat troops in military dress and so become military targets while, in civilian life, they are trying to feed their own population.

    There is one aspect of this which I found particularly instructive and equally confronting. It is in the form of a dog called Patron – the most famous animal in Ukraine and a stoic symbol of Ukrainian resistance and spirit. He helps ‘sappers’ – those who detect landmines and defuse them, to clear fields and roads of unexploded shells. Across Ukraine, children know and love his story and want to have their own version of this canine hero. Using Instagram, children follow Patron (at ua.patron) where he teaches them how to take care of themselves should they chance upon explosive devices. In a country that is learning to live with constant danger, one that refuses to capitulate to an enemy that is ostensibly so much more powerful, Patron stands tall and inspires.

    Beyond Ukraine conflicts across the world continue with shameful impact. The brutal crackdown by the military in Myanmar over the last three years has seen much loss of life, torture, arbitrary detentions and manufactured criminal prosecutions of innocent people.  On April 11th, while we returned from our Easter break, the Myanmar military fired indiscriminately on a village in the north-western Sagaing region, killing over 100 local townspeople – mostly women and children. The haemorrhaging violence in Khartoum has also escalated over recent days while the forced displacement of IDPs in Somalia has left tens of thousands on the frontline of human vulnerability with little or no access to food, water, heath services and sanitation, let alone employment and dignity.

    As we go into a term where we expect and hope for much, let us be mindful of perspective and the truly extraordinary gifts we have in abundance. A disappointing maths test or a team selection that may not go according to plan is something to be contextualised, when measured against what our counterparts are experiencing in countries like Ukraine, Myanmar and Sudan.

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    From the P&F

    P&F Annual Charity Morning Tea

    GEORGIE CHRISTIE

    The P&F hosted its annual charity morning tea on 5 April (last day of term 1) in the Boathouse. This year we had an early bird session commencing at 7.30am, in addition to the usual main session at 10am, to ensure that everyone had the opportunity to attend.

    Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Centenary Institute for its research into heart disorders, in memory of our Riverview boys Xavier O’Grady, George Dummer and Darcy Henry. The P&F was made aware of the Centenary Institute work through the Heartbeats for Xav campaign.

    Moving and informative speeches were given by Xavier O’Grady’s Mum, Alison, and Professor Chris Semsarian of the Centenary Institute. Additionally, we heard a poem written and recited by Knox O’Connor in memory of George Dummer.

    The “Art to Aid” theme enabled artists from within and outside the Riverview community to exhibit and sell their artworks, with a percentage of sales going to the charity. Highlights of the exhibition were the “Riverview Roses” photos by our photography students (noting 100% of student sales going to the charity), and the five fabulous Riverview Mums/artists who exhibited their works.

    The generous donations by the Riverview community (both current and former) for the raffle and silent auction were greatly appreciated! The lucky winners of the raffle were Amber Quin, Michelle Abbey, Dee Ackerman, Angela Galvin and Alex Reeves.

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    P&F Update | Term 2 Week 1

    MR DAVID MCKAY, P&F PRESIDENT 2023

    Hi everyone, and welcome back to Term 2! I hope you had an enjoyable break after a busy first term, and you are slowly getting back into the swing of early starts. While Term 1 is certainly the busiest term on the P&F event calendar, we also have some great events coming up this term.

    This week’s P&F Update includes an update on the City Country Mothers’ Luncheon, a callout for volunteers for Winter Sports Canteen tomorrow, ticketing details for other P&F events this term, and a reminder about the First Friday Socials at the Kirribilli Club on Friday 5 May. In a separate report, you can also read about the Charity Morning Tea that was held on the last day of Term 1 and see photos from the event.

    All the best for new school term. Enjoy the winter sports season, and I look forward to seeing you on the sidelines and at P&F events in Term 2!

    Upcoming P&F Events

    There are a number of events planned for Term 2. See below for ticketing details.

    • First Friday Socials at the Kirribilli Club on Friday 5 May (6:30pm)
    • Year 6 Parents Welcome event 2023 on Friday 28 April
    • First Friday Mass and Morning Tea on Friday 5 May (8:10am).
    • City Country Mothers Luncheon on Friday 12 May
    • Year 11 Welcome Drinks on Saturday 13 May
    • Year 9 Mums Weekend in Wagga Wagga on 19 to 21 May
      • Friday night Drinks & Canapes on 19 May
      • Wollundry Grove Olives Tour on Saturday 20 May
      • Saturday lunch at Food I Am on 20 May
      • Coach to/from lunch on 20 May
    • Year 10 Dads golf and Pub Night - Friday 26 May
    • Year 10 Mother & Son Harbour Extreme - Sunday 28 May
    • P&F Dinner Dance on Saturday 22 July
    • Riverview Community Sports Lunch on Friday 25 August

    The calendar of College events can be found on InsideView HERE .

    P&F 90th Anniversary Dinner Dance

    S ave the Date – Saturday 22 July

    Planning is well underway for this special event so don’t forget to put Saturday 22 July in your diaries for a night of fun with great entertainment from popular cover band Jellybean Jam.

    Keep an eye on Viewpoint for further information and a ticket link coming soon.

    First Friday Mass

    The first of our First Friday masses for Term 2 is next week, Friday 5 May at 8:10am . This is a lovely opportunity to attend mass in the Dalton Chapel with your son, and then mingle with some of the other parents and friends for morning tea in the parlour.

    Morning tea is being provided by Year 8 parents, and parents and friends from all year groups are welcome and encouraged to attend.

    Parking is available at the new carpark at the Slopes (enter through the main gate).

    Supporters’ Caps

    Riverview supporters’ caps were gifted to our new families at the New Families’ Dinner in Ramsay Hall on Tuesday 25 April, as a gesture of welcome to new families from the P&F to our College community. We hope to see many of the supporter’s caps being worn on the sidelines during the winter sports season.

    The supporters’ caps, scarves, beanies, umbrellas and other merchandise are available from Licona and from the Winter Sports Canteen at Fr Mac Pavilion.

    Volunteers needed for Winter Sports Canteen

    Volunteers are again needed for the P&F Winter Sports Canteen at Fr Mac Pavilion tomorrow (Saturday 29 April) as we host a variety of schools across all sports. We will be serving an array of hot and cold drinks, cakes and sweets, hot pies and sausage rolls, and we cannot do this without our parent volunteers. No barista skills are required as our wonderful school canteen staff will be making coffees.

    We will also be selling supporters’ merchandise at Fr Mac. Get decked out for winter sport with our blue & white supporters’ gear! Caps, beanies, scarves, and more are all available at the Winter Sport Canteen. You can also purchase a Riverview golf umbrella, but fingers crossed you won’t need to use it this weekend!

    The Winter Sports Canteen is a fun and easy task and is a very good way to become involved with the College and meet other parents. It provides a valuable service to players and their families from both the College and visiting schools, and is also an important fundraising aspect of the P&F.

    If you can help by giving an hour of your time, then please Sign Up HERE .

    City Country Mothers’ Luncheon

    As mentioned in previous Viewpoints, we have had an absolutely overwhelming response to the City Country Mothers’ Luncheon this year, with over 640 mums booked to attend, which is fantastic.

    Our venue, Doltone House Hyde Park, has been great in accommodating our large numbers across their two function spaces and we look forward to treating our mums to a lovely lunch gathering full of laughter and chatter and maybe a glass or two of bubbles.

    Ticket sales are almost finalised but there is still a waiting list for those who may be able to attend at short notice in case of any last-minute cancellations. Our final numbers are due on Tuesday 4 May, so depending on waitlist numbers, we may not be able to issue refunds for those who need to cancel their ticket after Tuesday.

    For those not on the waitlist as yet, please register your name as we hope we may be able to offer you a ticket as they become available as per the usual waitlist process HERE .

    If you have any queries, please email the organising committee at pandfpresident@riverview.nsw.edu.au

    First Friday Socials and Single Parent Support

    The next First Friday Socials is on Friday 5 May at the Kirribilli Club.

    First Friday Socials and Single Parent Support relates to a P&F initiative which started over 10 years ago, and has been organised ever since by Rosie Traill, a former Riverview parent. For over 10 years, parents, past parents, old boys, teachers and friends, including parents from other schools, both unmarried and married, have been coming along. Just by showing up or reaching out to someone who may be experiencing hardship, Friday Socials has been providing a night out for those who really need some social connections amongst friends both new and old.

    First Friday Socials are held each month from 6:30pm at the Kirribilli Club, 11 Harbourview Cres, Lavender Bay overlooking Sydney Harbour. The location is stunning and it is easy to find us in the U Bar on level 1 next to the Restaurant.

    Upcoming dates in 2023: 2 June, 7 July, 4 August, 1 September, 6 October, 3 November and 1 December.

    All parents and friends wishing to attend are welcome. FIND OUT MORE HERE .

    Further information about the P&F

    Further information about the P&F, including the names of P&F Committee for 2023 and the Year Group Coordinators and Boarder Parent Association representatives for 2023 can be found on the P&F page within InsideView HERE .

    As always, if you have any suggestions or ideas that you would like to share with the P&F, or if you need to contact me during the year, my email address is PandFPresident@riverview.nsw.edu.au

    Have a great weekend.

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    Ignatian Centre

    Year 12 Retreats

    MS TINA VAN DOMBURG, LITURGY AND RETREAT COORDINATOR

    The final week of Term 1 saw Year 12 students take part in their final opportunity for Retreat, enjoying much needed time of prayer, reflection and rest after a busy term.

    Some students engaged with a Kairos experience in beautiful spaces for contemplation at Varroville and Galong. Others undertook a walking pilgrimage in the model of St Ignatius out of Kincumber and Yengo National Park. Two groups explored a deeper understanding of a wide range of Ignatian Insights in the Southern Highlands and others worked alongside communities on the margins at Cana Farm and in the Holy Family Emerton parish, through the Companions and Service Retreats respectively.

    Central to all Retreat experiences is the opportunity to more mindfully come to know a loving God through all our relationships, experiences and encounters with others. Retreatants met Jesus in the Gospels, participated in the Sacraments and were afforded time for discernment and prayer.

    On behalf of the Year 12 cohort, I extend my sincere gratitude to all Retreat leaders and their outstanding teams for their dedication and expertise in facilitating the delivery of this program.

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    Parent Retreat in Daily Life – REGISTRATIONS OPEN

    MRS DOMINIQUE MARTURIA, IGNATIAN COORDINATOR

    Need to make some time to contemplate life a little differently?

    Ignatian spirituality offers us a way to engage with the world and with others; to come to know ourselves and our God.  A Retreat in Daily Life acknowledges that time can be limited – but our engagement and insights need not be.

    We are delighted to have Br Pat Douglas SJ, visiting us in Term 2 and being able to offer a retreat for the community.

    Br Pat hails from Nebraska, USA and has a background in social work. He is a keen sportsman and has worked in First Nation communities and ministered in schools. He is an experienced Spiritual Director who has run retreats for both adults and youth. He is very keen to engage with the Riverview Community.

    Please click the link if you would like to read a little more about Br Pat’s spiritual insights.

    The retreat will be conducted over zoom to support the greatest participation.

    Please consider making time to join us.

    • Wednesday 17 May 7.30-8.45pm
    • Wednesday 24 May 7.30-8.45pm
    • Wednesday 31 May 7.30-8.45pm

    Your commitment to all three sessions would be most beneficial – no cost, no limit on numbers! Zoom link will follow after registration.

    Please CLICK HERE to register your interest before Monday 10 May.

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    Regis Campus

    Regis Rugby Champs

    MRS CAITLIN REMEEUS, DIRECTOR OF REGIS

    Congratulations to our Year 6 rugby team on becoming the Division 2 Champions at the TAS (The Armidale School) Rugby Competition last weekend! The team went through the competition undefeated to take out the title.

    Sincere thanks go to Mr Noud, Fiona D., and David T.  for all their hard work with coaching, managing, risk assessment and coordination. The students played extremely well and their behaviour was exemplary, making it a successful and enjoyable weekend for all.

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    Teaching and Learning

    Year 12 English Incursion

    BENJI HARRIS, YEAR 12

    It was a warm Friday autumn morning, and the Year 12 English cohort were immersed in writing and language. All three courses, English Studies, Standard, and Advanced, developed different skills throughout the day, all precious to their development within their respective courses.

    Advanced students completed workshops on how to persuade, discuss, and imagine. With the knowledge of the English faculty, all would gain great insight into the preparation and crafting of such pieces. Split into groups, the refined expertise of Mr Heydon and Mr McGovern broadened our understanding of how to build setting and character and how that can craft a story to bring the reader into the meaning of a text. Mr Koen and Mrs Williams stepped the boys through the art of persuasion, through the theory of Logos, Pathos and Ethos. Finally, Mr Williams and Mrs McKay taught how to discuss and the importance of building a solid discursive response involving multiple points of view.

    The English Standard students were in The Boatshed with Ms Baines, Ms Ingram, and Ms Cuschieri, and the English Studies boys were exploring careers and their new unit with Mrs Humphrey and Ms Bird.

    Overall, a very worthwhile day for all.

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    Good Luck Knox!

    DR LUCA ASMONTI

    Tonight, College Vice Captain Knox O'Connor will represent our school at the Lawrence Campbell Oratory Competition.

    Established in 1934 to commemorate Campbell's 40 years of distinguished service as an English and Elocution master, the Competition sees students from AAGPS and CAS schools deliver an eight-minute impromptu speech on a topic handed to them 15 minutes beforehand. The Lawrence Campbell is a unique public speaking competition designed to reward wit, sense of humour, and linguistic cleverness.

    Over the course of the last few months, Knox has been working with great dedication to prepare for this event whilst meeting the commitments of his dense academic, leadership and co-curricular diary.

    The Competition will take place tonight at The King's School, CCL Auditorium starting at 7.30pm . We welcome your support and wish Knox the very best of luck!

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    Co-Curriculum

    St Andrew’s Cup 2023

    MR PETER STEFFAN

    During the holidays last week, the Riverview Squad to contest the St Andrew’s Cup gathered in the early light at the Archway to head west to Valentine Sports Park for the 2023 iteration of the tournament.

    The weather forecast suggested rain, and the cloud built through the first day. The teams, organised in four groups of four, would play three 20 minutes per half games. The two top ranked teams from each group entered quarter finals for the Cup and the lower ranks teams played for Plate trophy on day 2.

    Riverview’s first group game was with Redlands. Riverview went to an early lead when Marcus Kulukovski took a long shot and beat the keeper. The half time score was still 1-0 but Riverview looked to have had the better of play. Tom Kalogerou scored midway through the second half and Riverview held that advantage until the end of the match, to finish the first round with a clean sheet and maximum points.

    Game 2 pitched the Riverview boys against Barker College. Sol Adamcewicz had the Riverview boys off to a fast start with goals in the 6th and 8th minutes. The 2-0 score at half time took the pressure off the Riverview boys and when Sol completed his hat trick early in the second half the team had all but cemented a place in the playoffs for the Cup.

    The third game of the day brought a relatively unfamiliar opponent, being the International Grammar School, who had accounted for Barker and drawn with Redlands earlier and could take first place in the group if they won. It took until two thirds of the way into the half before Alex Appino broke the deadlock and gave Riverview the lead. The score remained 1-0 over half time and all of the second half until, in the last minute, Dominic Nardi sealed the win when he goaled.

    Riverview completed Day 1 of the competition as one of only two teams to have won all its group games (Oakhill being the other).

    Day 2 promised a step up in the intensity of competition, with quarter finals, semi-finals and a potential match to win the Cup in prospect. Riverview’s first game was with Ignatian brother-school St Aloysius College. The sloping grass pitch made for a change for the Riverview team, whose previous games had all been on synthetic pitches. Riverview had the territorial advantage in the first half, but without any outcome on the scoreboard. Aloys came out hard in the second half and there were some nerve-wracking moments at each end of the park as both teams strove to score a decisive goal. However, neither of the teams, who had 13 goals between them the previous day, could find a way through the defence of the other. When the final whistle went and the Aloys players started to set themselves for the anticipated penalties, they were informed that at the quarter final stage, the team with the higher ranking coming into the match would progress to the semi-final. And so, Riverview would face Newington for a chance to make the Cup Final.

    The semi-final match, pitching the two heavyweights of GPS Football against each other kicked off just before noon on the main pitch. The game was played at a pace a step above the earlier matches. Neither team could find a goal before half time and Coach Silvestro used the break to fine tune some tactics with his team. About a third of the way into the half a lobbed shot cannoned off the crossbar, into the goal and back out into the field to give Newington a decisive advantage. The Riverview boys worked hard to create chances to equalise but could not do so before the referee blew fulltime.

    Riverview’s St Andrew’s Cup campaign comprised of 3 wins, a draw and a loss. Apart from the goal scorers mentioned above, the squad consisted of Matthew Chung, Luca Crawford, Benjamin De Laet, Daniel El'Hazouri, Joshua Engelman, Daniel Hopper, Lachlan Iacono, Hugh Kennedy, Marcus Lane, Dylan Mills, William Paterson, Cooper Sintras, Thomas Smith and Theo Tsihlis.

    Thanks to the players who took time out of their holidays to represent the College; to Mr Richard Butler and his team from St Andrew’s Cathedral School for again organising the tournament; our players’ parents for their support and transport of the boys; Coaching Staff, Valerio Silvestro and Andrew Casali, Mentor Rob Stuart and SPC Pat Ferrara as well as Physiotherapist Marko, on accompanying the squad and preparing them for the event.

    Photo above: the half time huddle during the semi-final

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    Around the College

    Careers Expo Next Monday

    MS PETA BIRD, CAREERS ADVISOR

    Years 10, 11 and 12 students and families are invited to explore future career possibilities, with over 50 exhibitors including major universities.

    4.00 - 7.30pm, Monday 1st May
    Gartlan Sports Centre, main hall

    For more information, please contact Careers Advisor Ms Bird on pbird@riverview.nsw.edu.au .

    List of exhibitors:

    • UAC
    • UTS
    • USYD
    • UNSW
    • Canberra University
    • Newcastle
    • UNE
    • WSU
    • Notre Dame
    • CSU
    • La Trobe University
    • Torrens
    • ACU
    • National Art School
    • Belmadar
    • Aim
    • Bond
    • Sydney Flight College
    • ADFA (Defence Force Recruiting)
    • AIE
    • ACPE
    • ICMS
    • Kenvale Hospitality
    • Med Entry
    • NIE
    • Sae Creative Media
    • St John's College USYD
    • TAFE
    • St Andrew's College USYD
    • ISCA
    • Hotel School
    • Industry NSW
    • William Angliss Institute
    • UTAS
    • Internationally Educated
    • Sydney Actors & Film School Cardoner Project
    • Inspired Ed
    • Study Play USA
    • Sydney Flight Academy
    • CCUSA
    • US College Connect
    • SW Police Force (Recruiting)
    • Campion College
    • Whitehouse Institute of Design
    • JMC Academy
    • St Alberts College
    • Hayman Elderkin & Associates
    • New College
    • Engineers Australia
    • ApprenticeshipsRUs
    • Education USA
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    Careers News | Term 2 Week 1

    MS PETA BIRD, CAREERS ADVISOR

    See what's happening in the world of Careers.

    DOWNLOAD THE NEWSLETTER HERE

    2023 NSW Mining Careers Dinners - free for students in years 10-12 plus an accompanying parent/guardian
    Register here

    • Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo, Tues May 30
    • City Beach Function Centre Wollongong, Tues June 13
    • Campbelltown Catholic Club, Weds June 14
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    Performing Arts

    Intermediate and Senior State Theatresports Teams to Represent

    MRS LARA STERN, THEATRESPORTS CO-ORDINATOR

    Congratulations to our Theatresports students who have been selected to represent Riverview in ImproAustralia’s Interschool Competition! Come along to support these quick-witted and talented students in their first heats at Tara Anglican School on Tuesday 2nd and 9th May.

    Intermediate State Team:
    Lachlan Clubb, Joshua Dyster, Finn Roberts-Thompson and Oliver Tucker
    7.00pm - 9.00pm on Tuesday, 2nd May

    Senior State Team:
    Dylan Bennett, Liam Tracy, Zac Steel, Henry Rooney and Tom Doyle
    7.00pm - 9.00pm on Tuesday, 9th May

    Tara Anglican School: Masons Dr, North Parramatta. Tickets at the door: $10/ $15.

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    Riverview in Concert

    MR PETER WATTERS, HEAD OF FACULTY - MUSIC

    Join us for the 2023 Riverview in Concert, featuring the College Co-Curricular Music Ensembles for a night of live music at the Ramsay Hall.

    7.00pm, Thursday 18th May 2023
    Book tickets here ($15 each)

    Please note tickets will not be available at the door. See you there!

    Community News

    Mother's Day at Licona

    LICONA UNIFORM SHOP

    Mother’s Day is not too far away! For your significant mother figures, the Licona has a selection of beautiful items in stock.

    Gift Ideas Include:

    • Crested cutting boards
    • Crested tea towels
    • Ladies' purses
    • Crested pens
    • Champagne flutes
    • Travel mug
    • Riverview Community Cook Book
    • Supporters hats/scarves

    Complimentary gift wrapping is available for any in-store purchases.

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    Riverview NSW 2066
    02 9882 8306
    RegisAdmin@riverview.nsw.edu.au

    Senior School Student Office

    02 9882 8127
    studentoffice@riverview.nsw.edu.au

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