Community Engagement

Year 6 Fire Education Visit and Presentation 

On Tuesday the 27th of October the Year 6 students participated in a Fire Education session with four Fire Officers from the Malvern Fire brigade. The Year 6 students were asked to prepare group presentations to illustrate their understanding of various fire education topics. Our students were incredibly creative and the Fire Officers were completely impressed with their outstanding presentations. Their critical and creative thinking was on display as they presented information through a rap and quiz, a video presentation and a poster presentation. The students capably presented their deep knowledge of fire safety in the home, in planning a fire evacuation plan and the importance of fire alarms.   Well done Year 6 and Miss Allen for your outstanding work! 

Year 5 Leadership Program 

The Year 5 students have now had three sessions of their Leadership Program and have explored three of the five building blocks of leadership - Public Speaking, Responsibility and Confidence. They are very committed to becoming outstanding leaders of our school, in 2027. 

Remembrance Day - 11th of November 

The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month is a moment not only to pause and remember all those who have served and sacrificed in wars and conflicts across the world, but also to reflect on the historical events that led to this day of significance. This day was originally announced to mark the anniversary of the Armistice that ended fighting with Germany in World War I, Remembrance Day today gives us all the opportunity to acknowledge the service personnel who died while serving in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. The Year 6 School Leaders will be selling merchandise for our local RSL. Poppies and other items will be available for $2, $3 and $5 each morning and afternoon at the school gates. Please support this worthy cause. We look forward to our Remembrance Day School Liturgy on Wednesday 11 November at 10.30am in the Hall led by the Year 6 leaders and Mrs Louise Bolton. All parents and families are invited to join us. 

A big thank you to the many students, including Lucy and Zoey who have volunteered in the morning to sell poppies to out community. 

Run Club 

All the training from recent Run Club sessions was on display on Friday at our School Spiritis Sports Day, especially in the 400m and 800m events. We look forward to seeing lots of students at the next two sessions on Friday 13 November and Friday 20 November. Enormous thanks to the staff and parents who have support Mr Pinchbeck and myself at Run Club. Run Club is a great way to improve your running stamina, have fun with your friends and help your brain and body get energised for the day of learning ahead.  

Icy Pole Friday is back for Term 4!

Thanks to all of our students and families who purchased icy poles after school on Friday. Icy poles will be on sale every Friday afternoon this term. Our Year 6 leaders will be at the gates ready for lots of customers! Thank you Miss Allen, Mr Arthur and the Year 6 leaders for leading this initiative. The money raised will go towards the installation of retractable nets behind the soccer goals. These nets will keep students who are playing in the sandpit safe from any stray soccer balls.  

Open Morning Tours 

We are looking forward to opening our classrooms throughout Term 4.   Please come along  and invite friends to come along to see what a special place our school is to belong to, to learn and to grow within!  

Future Open Day Tours - Term 4

•   Monday, 9 November 2026

   

Being Sun Smart at St Roch's

As UV levels have reached 3 it is time for all staff and students to wear hats outside. In order to keep our students safe from harmful UV rays and in line with our Sun Smart Policy all students and staff will wear a hat while outside from mid August to mid April. Thank you to all parents for supporting St Roch's to be a sun smart school!

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. 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!  

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.  

Singing Club is led by Mrs O'Gorman on Fridays ant 11.10am. 

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

Wednesday 11 November - Remembrance Day Liturgy 10.30am 

Friday 20 November - Semester 2 Highlights Assembly 2.45pm 

Monday 14 December - Year 6 Graduation Assembly 3.00pm 

Nadine Bolton  

Deputy Principal, Learning Diversity Leader and Student Wellbeing Leader