Dear Parents/Guardians,

Parent Opinion Survey Open (29th July -30th Aug)

Invitations with survey links and log in details for the Parent opinion Survey were emailed to families via XUNO on Monday 29th July. Last year we had a record 54 parents log on! So far 10 people have been on.

Raffle Ticket offer - Once again families who complete the survey will enter our raffle as a thank you. To enter, please screen shot or print the screen to show the office you have completed the survey. You will then receive a ticket in the draw to win a $200 RBN voucher. (Rochester Business Network)

Pupil Free Day

Friday 2nd August is the next Curriculum Day. Students do not attend school on this day. Staff will be attending Day 2 of the BSEM - Berry Street Training.

Whooping Cough

Please be aware we have been notified of a possible case of Whooping Cough. This has not been confirmed by a Doctor but suggested.

Symptoms:

Whooping cough usually starts with cold-like symptoms, such as a runny nose and dry cough, which last for about one week.
After that, a more definite cough develops, which may last for 10 weeks or more. The cough comes in long spells and often ends with a high-pitched 'whoop' sound when the child breathes in.
Some children cough so much they vomit afterwards.
Children are usually well between coughing spells.

Exclusion: Students are not to be at school for 21 days or until they have receive 5 days of antibiotics.

Elmore Field Days: Urgent help needed!

Once again we will support the Elmore field Days as one of our major fundraisers and have 7 shifts to fill. Please contact the office if you or a friend, grandparent or neighbour is able to help us out. The Field Days are on the 1st, 2nd & 3rd of October (During the school holidays). The jobs could include- food production, Food preparation, delivering, serving, cleaning, dish washing, or stationed in the main shed or food van. No experience required. Please note the shifts can be split into half day sessions if that helps.

New School Polo

As mentioned in a previous newsletter, last term school council discussed and unanimously approved the change over of our student polo shirt to be predominantly dark blue (reverse). Sports power have let us know that the first sizes are in stock. As the light blue sizes run out the new shirts will be order in to replace them. We believe this change over could take some time - there is no expectations for families to purchase the new shirt until your child requires one.

Prep enrolments for 2025 - overdue

Prep enrolments for 2025 were due at the end of last term. If you know of families interested in attending Rochester Primary School in 2025, please encourage them to contact the school ASAP.

Kate Whitford

Calendar Update