Transition
Our transition program is now well underway for students entering year 7 in 2022. Students in Year 6 take part in a transition program to facilitate a smooth progression to highschool. Students from local primary schools will continue to attend transition days at Riverstone High School and all students will participate in the Orientation Day in term 4.
The Leader In Me
The Leader In Me introduces students to the process of school and personal effectiveness through the principles of leadership and the 7 habits of highly effective teens.
The Leader In Me helps students learn how to become self-reliant, take initiative, plan ahead, set and track goals, do their homework, prioritise their time, manage their emotions, be considerate of others, express their viewpoint persuasively, resolve conflicts, find creative solutions, value differences, and live a balanced life. The process helps students develop the skills and self-confidence they need to lead their lives and succeed in school and beyond.
Habits 1-3 look at winning the private victory and moving from dependence to independence through the development of self – mastery. Habits 4-6 look at winning the Public Victory and sees students moving from independence to interdependence and working with others.
Tours
Tours are available and can be arranged by contacting the Year Advisor Mr. Rhys Dane on (02) 9627 1484 or via email at riverstone-h.schools@det.nsw.edu.au.
The tour lasts for approximately one hour.
Year Advisor's message
Year 6 into 7 Advisor: Rhys Dane
Faculty: English
My role as a Year Advisor
To provide guidance for and promote the welfare of students:
- To support individual students through difficult times
- To assist teachers understand the practical needs of individual students within the year group.
- To monitor trends in individual students relating to –academic progress, classroom behaviour, attendance, social behaviour and to refer, where necessary to counsellor, Principal, Deputy Principal, Head Teacher Welfare etc.
- To initiate and develop programs that promote group cohesion and identification
- Organise Pride Assemblies and Pride Excursions
As the interface between home and school:
- To provide the initial point of contact for parents
- To liaise between parents and the school
- To answer enquiries or organise school tours for enrolments
As a member of the School Wellbeing Team:
- To update information on students with special needs
- To participate in the development and implementation of school policy relating to Student Welfare
- To attend LST and Welfare committee meetings
- To liaise with the School Counsellor and be proactive in referring students of concern
As an Administrator:
- To maintain certain records on Welfare and student files
- Monitor whole day absences and intervene where necessary
- To produce reports using school based software
- To assist with new enrolment procedures
- To co-ordinate the presentation of reports to parents
- To regularly survey students and monitor interests/concerns
I invite parents and carers to contact me with any questions, concerns or suggestions by phone at Riverstone High School on 02 9627 1484 or by email at riverstone-h.schools@det.nsw.edu.au.