Recent News
SAPSASA district netball
On the 16th of June to the 20th of June we, Madie Przibilla and Mia Parkinson went down to Priceline stadium to represent Mid North SAPSASA in the Mid North team division 8. On our first game we won 38-10, on our second game on Monday we smashed...
Year 7 to High School Regional Consultation
Please join us to learn more about the upcoming move of year 7 to high school. The consultation is for all primary school families. The education department is especially interested in hearing from you if your child is currently in year 2, 3 or 4....
Maths in the 4/5/6 class at Riverton Primary School
Some of us have been working with Miss Dunn in Maths, completing the Naturally Mathematical Challenge. We worked in teams to complete 3 difficult Maths challenges. We had to present our results digitally or on a poster. The four teams were The...
Maths in the 4/5/6 class at Riverton Primary School
During Term 2 we focused on fractions and decimals. We made creative fraction pictures. We had to make different fractions from shapes and label them accurately. Then we turned them into pictures. Here are some of our fraction pictures.
Archived News & Events
Federal Minister visits Riverton Primary School
On Thursday 27th July the Federal Minister for Education and Training, Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham came to Riverton Primary School. The visit came about because the Minister wanted to visit a primary school on his journey to Clare…
Two teachers receive nominations for Riverton Primary School
I am delighted to let you know that two of our teachers were nominated for DECD Quality Teacher Awards this year. Click to learn more about our nominees Kerry Read and Alana Dunn.
Growth in learning
If you are aware of the theoretical work of John Hattie, you may have heard about Effect Size. Effect Size if a simple measure for quantifying the difference between two sets of data on a common scale.
Acknowledgement from a parent
A few weeks ago I received a positive facebook message from a parent about our school. Click to see the message from Temika Hier.
Pupil free day report
On Friday 8th September Riverton Primary School staff joined colleagues from the Lower Mid North B-12 Partnership for a day’s professional learning. The topic of the day was ‘Building and Developing Visible Learners’.
Visible Learning Focus at Port Wakefield Kindergarten
This year has seen Visible Learning become a focus for all Staff and Children. Staff have undertaken professional learning in Foundation Day and Feedback Focus. Our Philosophy Statement embeds Mindframes into our Educator practice. Staff view quality teaching as integral to raising outcomes of learning for all children.
Nature Play at Balaklava CCC
It was their squeals of laughter and animated conversation that drew me near. The children were mixing the soil and water, carting it from one side of the path to the other using the wheel barrows. On the surface it was just a group of children having fun. But their learning was much deeper and richer today because of the Nature Play offered at Balaklava Community Children’s Centre.
Certificate II Automotive Program
In 2017, we have sixteen students from Riverton, Burra, Eudunda and Balaklava participating in a Certificate II program, run through the Elizabeth TAFE. The lecturer travels to the high school each Monday to deliver the program, using the facilities of the RDHS Trade Training Centre.
Presentation Ball
On Friday March 17th, Riverton & District High School held their annual Presentation Ball. The Ball is for year 12 students to dress up in formal attire and be presented to fellow students, family and the community. The theme for this year’s presentation ball was Red & White.
2017 Sporting achievements
RDHS competed in the Interschool Swimming competition held at Clare in Term 1, after our own swimming carnival. With a team of just 30 compared to other schools, Burra, Eudunda, Clare, Balaklava and Horizon, (some had nearly 50 students participating) we did an excellent job and filled almost every event.
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