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Before and After School Care 

We can access Before and After School Care at Rochester Primary School. There is an application process, so please contact the office for our help. 

Nominate Your Little Heroes for the St John Ambulance Victoria Champion Awards 2025!

Has a child gone above and beyond after taking part in the First Aid in Schools Program? 

Maybe they have stayed calm in an emergency, helped a friend in need, or even saved a life using their first aid skills? 

If so, here is their chance for recognition The St John Ambulance First Aid Champion Awards 2025 are just around the corner, and now is the time to award the next generation of first aid heroes. 

This award celebrates people who have made a real difference in their communities, and the children in our school might be one of them! 

Nominate your little superhero today! 

It only takes a few minutes, and your student could be recognised at a special event celebrating courage, kindness, and quick thinking. 

If your child is selected, the grand prize is a brand-new defibrillator! 

The winner can choose which organisation they would like to give the life-saving device – it could be our school community, just for sharing a story of bravery. 

Let’s shine a light on the amazing young people who are already making the world a safer place. 

More information and enter here: www.stjohnvic.com.au/support-us/champions

The Elmore Field days are fast approaching, and we’re excited to once again launch our annual Colouring Competition!

There are 4 x Smiggle vouchers to be won – one for each age category – giving the kids plenty of chances to get creative and show off their colouring skills. It’s always a highlight seeing the fantastic effort and imagination that goes into the entries each year!

Completed entries can be returned either by post to PO Box 27, Elmore Vic 3558 Or Emailed through to info@elmorefielddays.com.au. Entries close on the 30th of September. Winners will be announced on the 3rd of October.