Community Engagement
St Roch's Carols Evening
The Annual St Roch's Christmas Carols held last Tuesday evening was another wonderful evening for our community. It is a special night of performance, music and Christmas sparkle and helped us all to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas before Advent begins. Our students led the carols in the finest of voice singing both traditional carols and modern, fun Christmas songs.
Sincere thanks to Mrs O'Gorman for preparing the students so well during Performing Arts lessons throughput the term and to the classroom teachers for the additional singing and stage rehearsals. We missed Mrs O'Gorman on the night however the students certainly made her proud.
It was fantastic to have so many families join us, including grandparents and new families who will be joining St Roch's in 2026.
2026 Prep Transition
Our 2026 Prep Transitions were completed last Thursday, the final of the four Prep Transition sessions. It is always a special session not only because it is the last one until we welcome the preps in the new year but it is the day that the Year 5 students and the new preps become ‘buddies’. Our buddy program at St Roch’s is an important part of our wellbeing program and helps to build a sense of belonging in our students which is critical to our students wellbeing.
We are never sure who is more excited, the Year 5 students or the Preps! The Year 5 students had the opportunity to introduce themselves to the parents of their buddy and we hope there are many more happy exchanges throughout the year ahead. Our Year 5 students take this responsibility very seriously and are already planning ways to engage the new Preps either in their weekly buddy sessions or on the playground.
We thank Alex Granland and the LSO team who have supported her each week, Nicolle Briglia and Mia McHarg-Mckenzire and for providing such a positive experience for the new prpeps over the past four weeks.
St Roch's Colour Run - Wednesday 3 December
We are super excited about tomorrow's Colour Run! Lots of planning over many months by Dave Crew and Will Cheang will make for a great afternoon for our students and parents.
Thanks to all families who have contributed to the fundraising efforts as these funds a very helpful in ensuring we continue to improve our beautiful school.
Students are to wear white clothing, ready to have the coloured powder splashed over them. They may also wear sunglasses to protect their eyes if required. Thanks to all the parents who have signed up to help and we look forward to seeing lots of your there.
A message from Dave Crew!
Attention all students, staff and anyone who owns white clothing they don't mind becoming colourful - St Roch's legendary Colour Run is on Wednesday, 3rd December.
This year, we've got something EXTRA special planned that might just make you feel like you are running on Cloud 9... but we've already said too much!
The event will unleash chaos…… we mean fun!!! Right here in our own school. Prepare to be turned into walking talking rainbows as you run, skip or cartwheel your way through clouds of colour. By the end, your parents won't recognize you.
HELP! We Need Brave Adult Volunteers! Are you a parent who enjoys controlled chaos? Do you like throwing coloured powder at children? (In a fun, supervised way, of course!) Then we need YOU! Sign up to volunteer and join the madness.
The Boring But Important Bit: Logistics, timing, and instructions will be sent out closer to 3rd December.
Let's Raise Money for Our School! Now it's time to start fundraising!
Click the link below to set up your account with Schoolfundraising.com.au
We are using this portal to help us with this event and ask your family and friends to sponsor you. There are awesome PRIZES to win!
Let the countdown to colourful chaos begin!
You can also scan this QR code to take you to the Colour Run website:
Lots of fun and colour in 2024!
Lots of fun and colour in 2024!
Gardening Club
The recent rain has helped our garden bloom. Please come and have a look at the vegetables. They are thriving! There is always lots on offer for the students to enjoy each Wednesday at second break. Mrs Meseha plans engaging activities each week to stimulate the students interest in the garden whilst providing an inclusive space to play offering our students an alternative option at breaktime. Thank you Mrs Meseha!🌻
Thank you to our very dedicated group of students who are regular helpers in the garden. We know how powerful this opportunity is in supporting and enhancing all of our students wellbeing. We are very lucky!
Julie Meseha - Gardening Club Teacher
Icy Pole Friday
Icy poles will be on sale at 3.30pm this Friday and next Friday. Two Fridays to go! Students are invited to bring a gold coin if they would like to purchase an icy pole. Proceeds will go towards the installation of a Gaga Pit for the school playground. Thanks to our school and vice captains, Kora, Ethan, Grace and William and to Miss Allen and Mr Pinchbeck for supporting this fun initiative.
Come and buy an Icy pole from Kora, Ethan, Grace or Will on Thursday!
Come and buy an Icy pole from Kora, Ethan, Grace or Will on Thursday!
Dance Club
Dance Club with Maddie from Dance Fitness Victoria is held every Thursday at lunchtime. Dance Club is open for all students from Prep to Year 2. Registrations for Term 4 are now open.
Art Club
Art Club is held every Friday at 11.10am in the Art Room. We are grateful to our Arts Leaders Michael and Evie and our Art Specialist teacher Ms Boers for the incredible art activities they have planned for our students throughout Term 4.
Nadine Bolton
Deputy Principal, Learning Diversity Leader and Student Wellbeing Leader