Distinctive Curriculum Offerings As a holistic and innovative education provider, with a clearly stated objective of developing the full potential of each student and appreciating cultural diversity, Rivermount College integrates the following distinctive elements into curriculum offerings throughout the Primary and Secondary Schools.
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS: Value is added to our curriculum by developing an awareness of environmental issues. This College is committed to the ongoing development and care of the ‘Riverwalk’, the Riverbank Rejuvenation Project, the annual GCCC Clean-Up Australia Day and providing students with the opportunity to involve themselves in the College Environmental Club as a co-curricular activity. The College Environment Club consists of students from Year 5 to Year 12 with a keen interest in learning more about the environment and implementing strategies based on reducing energy consumption and waste, using green sustainable resources and environmental management system implementation. A tree sale was held in Term 3 with a sizable collection of native seedlings on offer. The sale was an initiative of the Club to raise funds towards the ongoing rejuvenation of the College Riverwalk. Participation in and support of the rejuvenation project in 2021 increased with funding from local land groups and working bees organised by the Environment Club and the Families and Friends Association. Cleanliness of College grounds and a sense of pride and ownership in our tranquil College surroundings is also encouraged and celebrated. Rivermount College provides education around environmental care, such as reducing waste and the benefits of recycling. These issues are addressed in Pastoral Care and included in Assembly presentations. In 2021, the Senior Leadership Team implemented an innovative recycling program aimed at encouraging all students to be aware of waste and opportunities to recycle. The user-friendly recycling system commenced at the start of Term 3 with special-coloured bins placed strategically around campus. Each bin was designated for the collection of different items ensuring that the recycling process is adhered to. In conjunction with ‘Containers for Change Queensland’, the initiative resulted in rubbish collected on campus being recycled into money. The funds from the program were directed towards new initiatives and events organised by the Student Representative Council (SRC). COMMUNITY SERVICE (SERVICE LEARNING AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT): Community Service and Service Learning forms a strong component of the College Mission. As an extension of the Christian Studies Program, initiatives supporting community events and needs are greatly encouraged. Many projects are undertaken by the Student Representative Council and by the Senior Student Leadership Team. In 2021, through various projects and activities, the College supported organisations such as the Salvation Army, World Vision, the Queensland Cancer Council and the Rural Fire Brigade. Students also participated in the annual ANZAC Services as well as enjoying a continued relationship with local community groups through the Beenleigh Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Gold Coast City Council. Character development is also essential to our holistic program and the ethos of this College. Each week core values and virtues are discussed within the Pastoral Care program.
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RIVERMOUNT COLLEGE ANNUAL REPORT 2021
