Dear Parents/Guardians,

Industrial Action

Thank you again to our families & entire community for supporting our staff & School through the industrial action and stop work. Staff across the state are not just pushing for a pay rise (as reported in the media) it is very much about better conditions and funding to support staff & students in our government school today and into the future.

Fundraising -Cookie Drive

If you would like to order cookies please return forms and payment by Friday 24th July (TOMORROW). If you require another order form please call into the office.

Girls Campaspe Football

Congratulations to the girls footy team who travelled to Moama yesterday and finished second in their pool and fourth overall. Thanks to Mr Nihill sharing his expertise when supporting and coaching the team.

Term 3 Rochy Reps

Each class has nominated two class leaders for this term. These leaders are known as our Rochy Reps. These students have the responsibility of running class meetings and reporting to Mr Ross, our Student Voice Leader 3 to 4 times per term to share any thoughts and ideas students have for improving our school.

Class		Class
Prep Pascoe	Willow & Arby	3/4 Blackman/Ietto	Ricky & Nate
1/2 Acocks/Whitfield	Meg & Ned	5/6 Nihill	Evelyn & Sid
1/2 Carroll	Ellah & Lenny	5/6 Watson/Elborough	Claire & Jax
3/4 Ross	Jordan & Scarlett	5/6 Rasmussen	Sam & Ruby
3/4 Fawcett	Evie & lois

'Students of the Term' - Term 2

Congratulations to Emily (P-2), Mia (3/4) & Sophie (5/6) who were awarded the overall student of the term awards for Term 2. Well done!!!!

Prep enrolments for 2027 - Due

A final reminder for any siblings or prospective 2027 prep enrolments, you are encouraged to submit your enrolment application to our school ASAP. In doing so, this ensures that the school can effectively plan for 2027 class sizes and provides us the opportunity to begin planning our transition sessions.

Character Dress up Parade - advanced notice

During Book week on Friday 28th August we will hold our annual Book Character dress up parade at 9:30am. Students are encouraged to come to school dressed as their favourite book character. Family and friends are welcome to join us for the parade. The theme for this year is a 'Symphony of Stories'.

XUNO - Not receiving XUNO messages?

If you are not receiving email notifications and messages or have trouble logging in to XUNO, there is a very big chance there is an issue with the email we have recorded on the school system or your password needs resetting. Please contact the office to have this checked and fixed.

Kate Whitford

Rochester Primary School Newsletter

Respect, Resilience, Responsibility

Term 3 Week 2 · 23 Jul 2026

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