Student Leadership

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - STUDENT LEADERSHIP EVENTS - TERM 2

We are delighted to announce the leadership initiatives for the upcoming term as decided by our student leaders. These initiatives have been crafted by representatives from various student bodies, including the Representatives of Student Wellbeing, the Sustainability Team, House Captains and the Student Representative Council.

Student Wellbeing Team Report

IDAHOBIT DAY - RAINBOW COLOURS ALL OVER RPS!

As you are probably aware, on Friday the 16th of May we celebrated IDAHOBIT Day, a day that promotes respect for everyone for who they are and who they like.

To show their support, students were encouraged to wear rainbow colours or just accessories such as socks, shirts, or head accessories.

We did this so that all students at RPS can understand and recognise everyone for who they want to be!

Regards,

Lucy Atkinson, on behalf of The Wellbeing Team

Date	Event	Activity
Friday May 16	IDAHOBIT DAY - International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination May 17 marks the date in 1990 that homosexuality was removed from the WHO Classification of Diseases. Over three decades later, LGBTQIA+ communities still face discrimination – but every one of us can make a difference. Will you stand against discrimination?	We invite all students to show their support and stand together in celebration of diversity and inclusion. On Friday, May 16, students are encouraged to wear rainbow colors to mark the day. This can include clothing or accessories in shades of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet—the colors of the rainbow flag that symbolize LGBTQIA+ pride and solidarity. Students can wear a mix of these colors, create rainbow-themed crafts, or simply show their support with a colorful accessory like a wristband, headband, or badge. Wearing these colors is a visible and vibrant way to show unity, kindness, and respect for everyone in our school community.

Date

Event

Activity

Friday May 16

IDAHOBIT DAY - International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination

May 17 marks the date in 1990 that homosexuality was removed from the WHO Classification of Diseases. Over three decades later, LGBTQIA+ communities still face discrimination – but every one of us can make a difference. Will you stand against discrimination?

We invite all students to show their support and stand together in celebration of diversity and inclusion. On Friday, May 16, students are encouraged to wear rainbow colors to mark the day. This can include clothing or accessories in shades of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet—the colors of the rainbow flag that symbolize LGBTQIA+ pride and solidarity.

Students can wear a mix of these colors, create rainbow-themed crafts, or simply show their support with a colorful accessory like a wristband, headband, or badge.

Wearing these colors is a visible and vibrant way to show unity, kindness, and respect for everyone in our school community.

Student Representative Council

Date	Event	Activity
Friday 20 June	National Fairy Bread Day We are excited to celebrate National Fairy Bread Day a little earlier this year, marking the occasion with a fun and meaningful event! On this special day, students are invited to wear their favorite pyjamas to school, embracing the cozy spirit of the day. In addition to the pyjama fun, we will be selling delicious Fairy Bread in the Snack Shack! All proceeds from the sale will be donated to The Pyjama Foundation, a wonderful organization dedicated to supporting children in foster care. Fairy Bread, a beloved Australian treat made from white bread, butter, and colorful sprinkles, is a nostalgic snack that brings a touch of joy to all who enjoy it. This year, we’re not just celebrating the joy of Fairy Bread but also coming together as a school community to support a cause that makes a real difference in the lives of children in need. We encourage all families to join in the fun and help us raise funds for this important cause. Let’s make this National Fairy Bread Day one to remember!	Fairy bread sales in Snack Shack and students are permited to wear pyjamas and bring a gold coin donation.

Date

Event

Activity

Friday 20 June

National Fairy Bread Day

We are excited to celebrate National Fairy Bread Day a little earlier this year, marking the occasion with a fun and meaningful event! On this special day, students are invited to wear their favorite pyjamas to school, embracing the cozy spirit of the day.

In addition to the pyjama fun, we will be selling delicious Fairy Bread in the Snack Shack! All proceeds from the sale will be donated to The Pyjama Foundation, a wonderful organization dedicated to supporting children in foster care.

Fairy Bread, a beloved Australian treat made from white bread, butter, and colorful sprinkles, is a nostalgic snack that brings a touch of joy to all who enjoy it. This year, we’re not just celebrating the joy of Fairy Bread but also coming together as a school community to support a cause that makes a real difference in the lives of children in need.

We encourage all families to join in the fun and help us raise funds for this important cause. Let’s make this National Fairy Bread Day one to remember!

Fairy bread sales in Snack Shack and students are permited to wear pyjamas and bring a gold coin donation.

Student Sustainability Team

Date	Event	Activity
Friday June 13	World Ocean Day (Sun 08 June) On this Friday, we join the global celebration of World Ocean Day, a day dedicated to honouring, protecting, and conserving our oceans. The ocean is vital to life on Earth, providing the air we breathe, the food we eat, and regulating our climate. To mark the occasion, students are invited to wear something that represents the ocean – think shades of blue, sea creatures, or ocean-themed accessories! Let’s come together to show our support for the health of our oceans and the future of our planet.	A touch of blue, a small hair clip or something small that represents the ocean and its sea creatures. Students must wear their school uniform on this day!

Date

Event

Activity

Friday June 13

World Ocean Day (Sun 08 June)

On this Friday, we join the global celebration of World Ocean Day, a day dedicated to honouring, protecting, and conserving our oceans. The ocean is vital to life on Earth, providing the air we breathe, the food we eat, and regulating our climate.

To mark the occasion, students are invited to wear something that represents the ocean – think shades of blue, sea creatures, or ocean-themed accessories! Let’s come together to show our support for the health of our oceans and the future of our planet.

A touch of blue, a small hair clip or something small that represents the ocean and its sea creatures. Students must wear their school uniform on this day!

House Captain's Report

Thank you all for your incredible support during Spirit Week! We, as House Captains, we had an amazing time running the events and were so proud to see the whole school getting involved.

We kicked off the week on Monday with a Push-Up Challenge at lunch—congratulations to our winners: Sammy (5/6), Marty (3/4), Clyde (1/2), and in Foundation, Jerry!

On Tuesday, the school lit up in our vibrant House Colours. It was awesome to see so many students proudly representing their houses and raising our school spirit to new heights.

Wednesday brought a delicious sugar rush with our smoothie sales—students could choose between berry or banana flavours. They sold out fast, and it was fantastic seeing our Snack Shack helpers take part in the fun.

Thursday was a big one! We had the much-anticipated Grade 6 vs Teachers Dodgeball Match, with the whole school cheering (yes, even for the teachers!). Afterwards, students cooled down with a tasty treat—Frogs in a Pond from the Snack Shack.

And on Friday, Ripponlea was filled with Sports Superstars for our “Dress Up as Your Favourite Sports Star or Wear Your Favourite Sports Gear” day. Students showed off their team pride, with a huge range of teams and sports on display.

A huge thank you to all the students, parents, and staff who helped make the week such a success—and a special shout-out to our House Captains for their energy, leadership, and school spirit.

Let’s keep the Ripper spirit going all year long!

Warm regards,

The House Captains 🏆

Date	Event	Activity
19-23 May	Spirit Week Our House Captains are excited to announce a week full of energetic and engaging activities, promoting sports, health, exercise, and, of course, house spirit! The week will feature something special each day to get our students moving and celebrating wellness. Kicking off on Monday, the week will include various fun-filled events and challenges to inspire students to get active, embrace healthy habits, and show their house pride. From sports competitions to wellness challenges, there will be plenty of opportunities for all students to participate and enjoy. In celebration of Walk to School Day on Friday, 16th May, we will encourage all students to walk, ride, or scoot to school during spirit week in a bid to promote physical activity, environmental awareness, and community spirit. Stay tuned for more details about each day's activities, and let’s get ready to show our house spirit and commitment to fitness. We look forward to a week filled with fun, friendly competition, and a strong focus on health and wellness!	Monday - Push Up Challenge Tuesday - House Colour Day Wednesday - Snack Shack Special Thursday - Dodgeball Game Teachers VS Y6 Friday - Dress Up as your favourite Sports Star

Date

Event

Activity

19-23 May

Spirit Week

Our House Captains are excited to announce a week full of energetic and engaging activities, promoting sports, health, exercise, and, of course, house spirit! The week will feature something special each day to get our students moving and celebrating wellness.

Kicking off on Monday, the week will include various fun-filled events and challenges to inspire students to get active, embrace healthy habits, and show their house pride. From sports competitions to wellness challenges, there will be plenty of opportunities for all students to participate and enjoy.

In celebration of Walk to School Day on Friday, 16th May, we will encourage all students to walk, ride, or scoot to school during spirit week in a bid to promote physical activity, environmental awareness, and community spirit.

Stay tuned for more details about each day's activities, and let’s get ready to show our house spirit and commitment to fitness. We look forward to a week filled with fun, friendly competition, and a strong focus on health and wellness!

Monday - Push Up Challenge

Tuesday - House Colour Day

Wednesday - Snack Shack Special

Thursday - Dodgeball Game Teachers VS Y6

Friday - Dress Up as your favourite Sports Star