Student opportunities and activities

Showcase

Showcase is our annual concert extravaganza held in the Jack Lang Auditorium at Riverstone High School. Showcase provides an opportunity for our students, as well as students from our local partner primary schools to perform on stage and display their talents, skills and abilities to our local community.

Premier's Reading Challenge

The Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC) is a state-wide reading challenge open to all K-10 students.

Students are challenged to read at least 20 books - 10 of these must be from a set list which has been read and reviewed by teachers and librarians for their quality. These include fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, and picture books.

Students can also read up to 10 personal choice books as part of the challenge - these are ones that are not on the set booklist, but are selected by the student themselves.

For more information about the PRC, its rules, and rewards, please check out the 'Introduction to PRC @ RHS 2025' PowerPoint below. Other important documents can also be found there - for any specific questions, please contact Miss Erskine in the English Staffroom.

Sport

Opportunities for students to participate in sport and physical activity are offered at Riverstone High School with a progressive representative pathway provided through to national level. We promote and encourage participation, sport skill development and excellence for all students.

Students interested in completing for Riverstone High School, Blacktown Zone or Sydney West in a particular sport should register their interest with Mr Joe Concha (Sports Organiser).

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• Swimming

The Swimming Carnival will be a competitors only carnival held at Riverstone Swimming Centre in February. Students who are interested in nominating should see Mr Concha in the PDHPE staffroom ASAP.

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• Cross Country

Riverstone High School Cross Country (competitors only) is held annually in Term 1. Students race around the school track and compete within their age group. The distance of their race is based on the age groups listed below. The top 8 placings for each event will qualify for the Blacktown Zone Cross Country Carnival which is held at Wyndham College during Term 2.

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12 years Boys	3000 metres
12 years Girls	3000 metres
13 years Boys	3000 metres
13 years Girls	3000 metres
14 years Boys	4000 metres
14 years Girls	4000 metres
15 years Boys	4000 metres
15 years Girls	4000 metres
16 years Boys	6000 metres
16 years Girls	4000 metres
17 years + Boys	6000 metres
17 years + Girls	4000 metres

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• Athletics

Riverstone High School Athletics Carnival will be held annually in Term 2. Students will compete in various throwing, jumping and running events within their allocated age group. The events that students will compete in throughout the day are;

100m sprint

200m sprint

400m sprint

Discus

Javelin

High Jump

Long Jump

Shot Put

The top two placings for each event will qualify for Blacktown Zone Athletics Carnival which will be held at the end of Term 2 at Blacktown Olympic Sports park.

Fitness Centre

The Fitness Centre is open from 8am- 8:45am Monday - Thursday each week. Also open Tuesday Week A 2-2:30pm.

Students are advised to see the roster outside the PE staffroom for the exact opening times.

All students who wish to use the FC are required to complete an induction course prior to use.

Students are able to use the equipment to create a workout program designed to meet their specific needs. Supervising staff are available to give guidance and suggestions on workouts and activities if needed.

Any student wishing to use the FC or learn more about it are encouraged to speak to the PE staff.