Important 2026 Changes
Changes to 2026 Day Structure
From the start of 2026, Rochester Secondary College will move to a new daily 5 period timetable designed to better support student learning and wellbeing.
- Periods will be 58 minutes long, with a 10-minute Home Group each day.
- The school day will run from 8:55 am to 3:15 pm.
- Bus students are not affected by these changes – current bus times remain the same.
VCE subjects will have four 58-minute sessions per week.
Rochy GROW
- Every student will have a 58-minute weekly “Rochy GROW” session each Tuesday, focusing on life skills, The Resilience Project, study skills, self-care, careers and assemblies.
Students in years 7-10 will also have the opportunity to participate in clubs each fortnight as part of the Rochy GROW program More information about Rochy Grow will be provided in 2026 to students and our school community.
2026 Daily schedule
| Session | Time |
|---|---|
| Home Group | 8:55 am – 9:05 am |
| Period 1 | 9:05 am – 10:03 am |
| Period 2 | 10:03 am – 11:01 am |
| Recess | 11:01 am – 11:31 am |
| Period 3 | 11:31 am – 12:29 pm |
| Period 4 | 12:29 pm – 1:27 pm |
| Lunch | 1:27 pm – 2:17 pm |
| Period 5 | 2:17 pm – 3:15 pm |
Changes to Sub-School Structure in 2026
From 2026, Rochester Secondary College will move from the current two sub-school structure (Years 7–9 and Years 10–12) to a three sub-school model:
- Year 7–8 Sub School
- Year 9–10 Sub School
Year 11–12 Sub School
Each sub school will be led by a Sub School Leader and supported by a Sub School Assistant. These staff will be the key contacts for students and families. This new structure is designed to strengthen both the wellbeing support and academic monitoring we provide at each stage of secondary schooling.
2026 Sub-School Teams
- Year 7/8 Sub School
- Sub School Leader: Lauren Pellegrino
- Sub School Assistant: Craig Danswan
- Year 9/10 Sub School
- Sub School Leader: Ellie Cuttriss
- Sub School Assistant: Bec Kellett
- Year 11/12 Sub School
- Sub School Leader: Steve Warren
- Sub School Assistant: Anita White
We are confident this new structure will continue to provide clear points of contact and targeted support for students and their families in 2026 and beyond.
If you have any questions about the new structure, please contact the school office.