Community Engagement
St Roch's Parish Primary School 
Shining our Light in the Community - Yr 6 Mecwacare Visits
On Monday I had the privilege of visiting Mecwacare with the Year 6 students. for the first time. Although this was my first time, the Year 6 students have been visiting Mecwacare each fortnight throughout year as part of a community service initiative.
I was incredibly proud to witness the students being so caring and attentive of the residents. They have established lovely relationships with the residents and the residents were so pleased to welcome them into their game of Bingo! Lots of fun was had especially when the Year 6 students were invited to be a 'caller' during the different rounds of Bingo. The staff at Mecwacare were full of praise for the respectful manner in which our students conduct themselves and their support of the residents and staff during these visits. Thank you to Miss Allen for organising this wondering learning opportunity.
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. We are very excited to announce two new clubs at St Roch's...Singing Club and Performing Arts Club.
Singing Club is led by Mrs O'Gorman on Fridays ant 11.10am.
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 - Returning in Term 4!
We look forward to Icy Pole Friday returning when the weather gets warmer in Term 4. Thank you for all of your donations so far this year to keep improving our school. We genuinely appreciate your support.
Upcoming Community Event Dates for your Calendar
Wednesday 16 September - Year 5 & 6 History Expo. All parents welcome.
Nadine Bolton
Deputy Principal, Learning Diversity Leader and Student Wellbeing Leader