11 RIVERMOUNT COLLEGE Family fun at the Country Spring Fair Saddle up and join us for a boot-scootin' good time at the Country Spring Fair! Get ready for a day filled with delicious food, live music, exciting rides, games, and good ol' fashioned country fun. Rivermount College is excited to invite your family to join us on Saturday 7 September for an amazing afternoon and evening of entertainment. The event will run from 3.00pm to 8.00pm with free entry, carnival rides for all ages, sideshow alley, an array of market stalls, and a fireworks spectacular to conclude the day. Visit our Fair information page at https://rivermount.info/ RMCFair2024 for all the event details. Interviewing now for 2025 Rivermount College provides an ideal learning environment where all students from Kindergarten to Year 12 are encouraged to realise their full potential. Our students belong to a vibrant, supportive and inclusive community that fosters a genuine love of learning through an innovative and dynamic curriculum. Our academic program is complemented by a myriad of cocurricular opportunities designed to extend learning beyond the classroom. Students are able to participate in a range of traditional and specialist subjects including music, sport, and our creative STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) curriculum designed to inspire students to embrace emerging technologies and prepare for an exciting future. As a non-denominational, co-educational Christian College, we offer a values-based education that builds a solid and holistic foundation for our students through a balance of academic, sporting, cultural and social opportunities. Our students are encouraged to develop into creative and flexible learners with a strong sense of respect and responsibility for themselves, others and their environment. Located on the banks of the picturesque Albert River at Yatala, Rivermount College provides students with a truly unique and beautiful learning environment. Our modern learning facilities are nestled amidst a natural landscape that offers a tranquil space for students to pursue their educational and recreational interests. Our Kindy to Year 12 campus is also conveniently located halfway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, with transport available from surrounding suburbs. To truly experience the spirit of Rivermount, we invite you to visit our campus and discover the many wonderful opportunities available for your family. Our next Principal’s Tour will be held on Wednesday 9 October at 4.45pm. Weekly tours our held on a Tuesday morning for Primary School and on a Thursday morning for Secondary School. Registration via our online booking portal is essential. Limited places for admission in 2025 are still available. For enrolment enquiries and to learn more about Rivermount College, we invite you to visit our website at www.rivermount.net or email our Admissions team at enrolments@rivermount.qld.edu.au see advert front cover Australia’s blood supply has felt the freeze this winter with the percentage of people cancelling appointments due to cold and flu symptoms the highest it's been in five years. An average of one in every five blood and plasma donors has cancelled or rescheduled their donations due to cold and flu symptoms each week during winter. This means hundreds of donor chairs across Queensland have sat empty each day due to people calling in sick. 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With the nation’s blood supply levels now available to view in real-time online, it’s hoped that more people will donate more often, especially if they know that their specific blood type is needed. “We rely on the generosity of donors to provide vital blood products to people undergoing cancer treatment, living with blood disorders, needing surgery, or even women giving birth. You never know when you, or someone you love, might require blood, plasma, or platelets to survive, so make yourself cosy in a donor centre this winter and give someone the gift of life. The best way to find out your blood type is to book a donation at your local donor centre,” said Belinda. Donors who are affected by cold and flu symptoms can give blood at least seven days after making a full recovery. You can book a donation now by calling 13 14 95 or book online at lifeblood.com.au or on the DonateBlood app. Record Cancellations: Call for People to Donate
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