Principal's News

Dear Parents/Guardians, 

Attendance Reward

Today Grade 3/4 Ross and Grade 1/2 Wright enjoyed their Attendance ladder reward for the month of May, at the Paramount Cinema in Echuca and then at the Moama Adventure park. We can't wait to see who finishes on top of the ladder or has the least unexplained absences for June!

Pancake Breakfast Friday 28th 

To celebrate the end of a busy term  we are holding a Pancake Breakfast for students and their families starting at 8:30am on June 28th - there is no cost.

Coffee Van

A reminder that we have a coffee van in attendance in the morning on the 28th June, if you can't stay for pancakes, perhaps consider calling in to join us and purchase a quick coffee to begin the day. 

End of Term Two

Friday 28th June is the end of Term Two.  Students will be dismissed at 2.20pm.  Their Care will provide care for students from 2.20pm.

Beginning of Term Three

The first day of Term Three is Monday 15th July.

Reports

Semester 1 reports will be made available to parents on Thursday 27th June via XUNO. If you require a printed copy, please contact the office.

School Review

Exciting news! We were recently informed that the school will undertake the review process in Term 1, 2025. This reviews progress against our current School Strategic Plan (SSP) and establishes a platform for the school to build a new strategic plan for the 4 years ahead. The school last undertook this process in 2020. It will be a a great opportunity to work alongside our students and school community and make plans for our school moving forward.

Child safety and wellbeing at Rochester Primary School

Rochester Primary School is committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where students are safe and feel safe. Our child safety and wellbeing policies outline the measures and strategies we have in place to support, promote and maintain the safety and wellbeing of our students: 

Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy

Child Safety Code of Conduct

Child safety Responding and Reporting Obligations Policy and Procedure

Complaints Policy

Student Wellbeing and Engagement Policy

Bullying Prevention Policy

Volunteers Policy

Visitors Policy

Digital Learning Policy

These are all available on our website: https://www.rochps.vic.edu.au/

We are committed to continuous improvement in our approach to child safety and wellbeing and welcome feedback from families and members of our school community on ways we can further strengthen our child safety policies, procedures and practices. 

If you have any suggestions, comments or questions, please contact Rochester Primary School at rochester.ps@education.vic.gov.au or by phone on 03 5484 1072.

Curriculum 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.

Prep enrolments for 2025

Prep enrolments for 2025 are being accepted and should be submitted by the end of term. If you know of families interested in attending Rochester Primary School in 2025, please encourage them to contact the school. 

Kate Whitford