Community Engagement

Mother's Day Breakfast  

Our beautiful Hall was transformed into a stylish space on Friday morning, all in celebration of the wonderful Mums in our community.  All the elements were there to 'nourish' our Mums so that they 'flourish' in their roles as Mums...healthy food, great coffee, the Preps Mother's day song and endless conversation. What a spoil! Huge thanks to Sandy Arthur and Mairin Chevaux, the Year 2 reps whose vision it was and who coordinated this incredible morning.  Thanks to the Year 2 team who supported them with the event. To the team of Dads who were the photographers, helped set up, waited on the tables and cleaned up, Dave Crew, Will Cheang, Kenneth Prajoga, Jorge Eckhardt and Matthew Raggatt. It was a very special morning! 

Before the breakfast, our Mums spent time visiting their children in their classrooms where more surprises were waiting. Thanks to our staff and students who prepared very thoughtful gifts for their Mums during the visit. 

We hope all of our Mums enjoyed the gifts that were purchased by their children at school on Wednesday at the Mother's Day Stall.  Thanks to Penny Guerra and Leah Scheggia, Year 4 reps, who coordinated the Mother's Day Stall on behalf of the P & F Committee. 

Little Roch Stars Program 

We were so excited to welcome a group of little ones to St Roch's on Friday 1 May for the start of the Little Roch Stars Program.  There was lots of happy faces as the three to five year old's explored the activities. Miss Allen is very talented not only as a Year 6  teacher but also as an Early Childhood Educator. The MPR was ready for curious minds to enjoy. She will lead this new initiative, Little Roch Stars at St Roch's Program to support the transition of 3 - 5 year old's to school.  Please encourage any interested  3 - 5 year old's to join in on Fridays from 8.30am - 9.30am.  We look forward to the next session this Friday 15 May at 8.30am.

94th ANZAC Commemoration Ceremony for Students at the Shrine 

On Tuesday 5 May, we very delighted to join primary and secondary schools from all over Victoria at the Melbourne Legacy 94th Annual Commemoration Ceremony for Students. Our Year 6 students were immersed in some of the traditions of the military including an inspection of the guard. They watched as the Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria inspected cadets from Melbourne High School and laid a wreath at the eternal flame.  Our two school captains, Mia and George were honoured to shake hands with the Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria Professor James Angus AO on his arrival at the Shrine. Afterwards we enjoyed a tour of the Shrine where more stories were shared of Australia's wartime heroes. 

Open Morning Tours 

We were delighted to showcase our amazing school this morning at our Open Day morning with our Year 6 school leaders. The families were incredibly impressed with the opportunities our students have to 'grow, lead and become'. We look forward to touring other perspective families on Thursday morning. Please come along if you have the chance to see what a special place our school is to belong to, to learn and to grow within!     

Future Open Day Tours

Friday 22 May 9.30am 

Monday 1 June 9.30am 

Tuesday 23 June 9.30am 

Walk Safely to School Day 

Chess Club is Back! 

The Hall was full of students keen to participate in the free Chess lesson on offer with Phil and Zach from Chess for Schools. Lots of interest was shown and a keen group of students will now join Zach every Wednesday at first break.  Our students are impressive chess players and are always willing to encourage each other. Chess Club is open for students in Prep to Year 6 and will operate on Wednesday at 11.00am for eight weeks throughout Term 2. Please consider registering your child in this popular lunchtime club. There are many benefits both academically, socially and emotionally when children play chess. 

We welcome a new coach, Zach to St Roch's this term. Registration for St Roch's is now open on the Chess for Schools website and Term 2 registrations are open here:  

 Register Here - Chess For Schools

Singing Club, 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 with Mrs O'Gorman and an enthusiastic group of students is held every Friday at 11.10am. Performing Arts Club will commence shortly led by our Arts Leaders Rose, Aira, Olivia, Matilda and Mrs O'Gorman. 

Gardening Club is held every Wednesday at 1.50pm and is open to all students from Prep - Year 6. Mrs Meseha has a real 'green thumb' which is rubbing off on our students who love helping her keep our veggie gardens looking amazing! 

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 

Our School Captains Mia and George will be selling icy poles for a gold coin donation at 3.30pm in the playground each Friday afternoon throughout Term 2. Your donations help to improve our school and the Gaga Pit has been a fantastic addition to our playground. Thank you for all of your support to keep improving our school.

Nadine Bolton  

Deputy Principal, Learning Diversity Leader and Student Wellbeing Leader