Community Engagement

Year 5 & 6 Bayview Adventure Camp    

It always puts a smile on my face when I revisit the the photos from camp and reflect on the shared new experiences, the fun, laughs and the strengthening of relationships witnessed while away on Camp.  Bayview Adventure Camp in Grantville is an outdoor adventure camp near Phillip Island which provides our students with space in a bush setting to try new things, to stretch out of their comfort zones and to encourage each other to have a go!  It was a pleasure to take the Year 5 and 6 students away and watch them embrace every opportunity. They were so responsive to instructions, attentive to each other and loved every experience that was offered! 

The students learnt to work with a partner in a canoe, to conquer their fear of heights on the Giant Swing, (some staff did as well), to soar from a height on the Flying Fox and to work collaboratively on the Low Ropes course. There was so much team work and cooperation on display throughout the three days and students amazed themselves with what they were able to achieve. 

The Penguin Parade is always a highlight and even though the waves were rough and the wind was blowing we saw the fairy penguins reach the safety of the beach and waddle to their burrows. The students enjoyed a farming activity, toasting marsh mellows around a camp fire, trivia and tabloid sports and the Amazing Race on the final day.  Our students embraced every opportunity with enthusiasm, courage and a true sense of team work. 

Huge thanks to Miss Allen and Mr Arthur for supporting the students while we were away on camp and to Mrs Mastoras for making the camp program at St Roch's an important part of our Year 4 - 6 program. 

Our Year 5 and 6 students had an unforgettable time at Bayview Adventure Camp! 

Year 5 & 6 Students Visit Sunnyside Kindergarten

Our students became art teachers for a short time last week when they visited Sunnyside Kindergarten. This was a collaborative art project that helps to maintain the strong relationships we have established with Sunnyside over many years. Donna is always delighted to see her past students looking very grown up! After reading a story about bees the students worked with a kinder student to create a very colourful bee using different materials. Special thanks to Mrs Pullen whose creative genius organised the art project and to our team of amazing Learning support Officers who cut out material for 56 4 year old kinder students! Thanks to Cassie, Nicolle and Mia who supported our students at Sunnyside on the day. 

Open Morning Tours 

We were delighted to showcase our amazing school last Monday morning at our Open Day.  The perspective families were incredibly impressed with our Year 6 leaders, the learning opportunities available and the quality of our staff and programs. We look forward to future tours in June and July. Please come along if you have the chance to see what a special place our school is to belong to, to learn and to grow within!     

Future Open Day Tours 

Tuesday 23 June 9.30am 

Wednesday 5 August 9.30am

ICAS Assessments at St Roch's 2026

We are excited to be offering our students the opportunity to participate in the world-renowned ICAS Assessments again this year in August. This online academic competition is designed to assess students’ higher order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing and Digital Technologies and supports our enrichment and extension program here at St Roch’s. 

The ICAS English, Mathematics, Science and Digital Technologies assessments are open for students from Year 2 to Year 6 and ICAS Writing is open to students from Year 3 to Year 6. 

Further details about the ICAS assessments including information about how to enrol your child through the parent portal will be sent to families later this week. 

Teeth on Wheels 

We are excited to This is a friendly reminder that Teeth On Wheels will be visiting our school for dental check-ups starting on July 20th 2026.

Early dental visits are crucial for your child’s long-term oral health. At this visit, Teeth On Wheels will help identify and address common dental concerns, such as:

1. Thumb-sucking– which can affect tooth development.

2. Teeth eruption– ensuring teeth are coming through correctly.

3. Bite issues– preventing misalignments that may cause future problems.

4. Hypoplasia– weakened tooth enamel that can lead to decay.

5. Decay and cavities – catching early signs before they develop into bigger issues.

6. Deep grooves and pits– which can trap food and bacteria, increasing the risk of decay.

7. Gum infections– preventing long-term damage to gums and surrounding tissue.

To ensure your child is part of this visit, please complete the consent form by clicking the link below:

Complete Consent Form HERE!

Once completed, the Teeth On Wheels team will Check your child’s eligibility for FREE care under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS). If your child is not eligible, Teeth On Wheels is offering a special deal of $125 for a full check-up, clean, fluoride treatment, and any required x-rays (which can be claimed through your private health insurance).

Important: The cut-off date for completing your child’s form is July 13th 2026.

If you have any further questions, feel free to contact the Teeth On Wheels team at (03) 9338 1191.

Thank you for prioritising your child’s oral health! ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­

Gardening Club  

Gardening Club is an important component of our Wellbeing Program. Mrs Meseha provides time and space for students to come together in a purposeful and fun way to connect with nature and each other. Last week there was a tiny caterpillar to observe. Mrs Meseha has a true gift for setting up engaging activities involving mud, creativity and care for nature. 

Gardening Club is held every Wednesday at 1.50pm and is open to all students from Prep - Year 6. We love watching our veggies grow!  

Chess Club Fun

Have a look at all the fun being had at Chess club last week! Such impressive focus and concentration! Prep - Year 4 students having a great time. 

Zach is teaching many new skills and clever moves to St Roch's students this term. Registration for St Roch's is now open on the Chess for Schools website and Term 2 registrations are open here:  

 Register Here - Chess For Schools

Singing Club, Performing Arts Club, Gardening Club, STEM Club and Dance Club

It's all happening at lunchtime at St Roch's! We are pleased to be able to offer extra curricular activities for our students throughout the week during break times. We are very excited to announce two new clubs at St Roch's...Singing Club and Performing Arts Club. 

 Singing Club is looking forward to performing at two upcoming school events. Singing Club will be opening Theatre Sports on Thursday 18 November at 9.00am and will be singing at the Semester 1 Highlights assembly on Friday 19 June at 2.45pm. Singing Club is held every Thursday at 11.10am in the PA Room. We look forward to hearing their beautiful voices soon! 

STEM Club is led by Mrs Jensen and our STEM Leaders Luka and Conner on Thursdays on a fortnightly basis at 1.50pm. 

Dance Club with Roxanne by Dance Fitness Victoria is held every Thursday at lunchtime at 11.10am and is open to all students from Prep - Year 4.

Please encourage to children to participate in any of these clubs should they wish to come along.  The more the merrier! 

Icy Pole Friday 

Our School Captains Mia and George will be selling icy poles for a gold coin donation at 3.30pm in the playground each Friday afternoon throughout Term 2. Your donations help to improve our school and the Gaga Pit has been a fantastic addition to our playground. Thank you for all of your support to keep improving our school.

Nadine Bolton  

Deputy Principal, Learning Diversity Leader and Student Wellbeing Leader