News from our Classrooms
St Roch's Parish Primary School 
Year 4 Classroom
Special Author Visit – Julie Kay
Our Year 3 and 4 students were delighted to welcome Julie Kay, author of Crickey Roo and the Riddler, to our school on Tuesday, 21st October.
During an engaging and interactive book talk, Julie shared her experiences as an author and gave students an insight into the world of writing. She discussed how she develops ideas for her books, where she finds inspiration and what life is like as a writer.
The visit was a wonderful opportunity for students to learn more about the writing process, spark their imaginations and discover how stories come to life. We thank Julie for sharing her time, experiences and passion for writing with our students!
Teresa Hogan - Year 4 Classroom Teacher
Library - Scholastic Book Club Thankyou!
Thank you to our wonderful families who regularly support the Scholoastic Book Club. A big thank you to all the students and families who have purchased books from the Scholastic Book Club this year. The St Roch's Library receives a percentage of the profits earned, and this enables us to purchase new books to add to our beautiful school Library collection at St. Roch's.
On behalf of St. Roch's School Library, thank you.
Kind regards,
Carmel Rozario
Library Technician/Learning Support
Physical Education News
Division Athletics - Congratulations
Congratulations to our students who represented St Roch's at the recent Division event. Congratulations to Oscar Nolan, Hannah Setiawan and Tabitha O'Connor who all came 3rd place in their events. Congratulations to Henry McCann and Charlotte Strauss who came 5th place in their events. An amazing effort by each of them.
5/6 Bike Education Program
The 5 & 6 Bike Ed Program will begin this term and will run for four sessions, culminating in a long bike ride in the community. Bike Ed will be held on Thursdays during Weeks 3 to Week 5 on 22nd October, 29th October and 5th November. Please refer to more information on nforma. Students are asked to bring a bike to school each Thursday for this session. Please use the chart below to ensure that your child's seat is set to the correct height.
School Spirit Sports
The St Roch's School Spirit Sports event will take place at Gardiner Park on Friday 6th November. We are asking for assistance in getting the marquees to the park by 10am. If you are able to help with transportation and/or set up of the marquees that would be fantastic. Please email Marjie King at mking@srgleniris.catholic.edu.au if you are able to assist in this very important task.