Principal's News

Dear Parents/Guardians, 

Fathers Day Breakfast

Last Friday we invited our Fathers in for a BBQ breakfast. It was such a nice way to start the day, a relaxed catch up in perfect weather playing the large yard games. Thank you to those parent who were able to join us. We really appreciate you making the time.

Parent Opinion Survey - Last chance

Survey links and log in details for the Parent opinion Survey were sent out again today. Last year we had a record 54 parents log on! So far 38 people have been on. Please contact the office or Kate if you are having trouble logging in. Raffle Ticket offer -To enter, please screen shot or print the screen to show the office you have completed the survey. You will enter the draw to win a $200 RBN  voucher. 

Social Media use

Social media usage among students in our school can result in increased stress, worries and anxious feelings. As a school we encourage families to delay students having access to social media platforms. Here is a graphic that highlights when young people are allowed to access different social media sites and applications. This may be helpful when having discussions at home when considering if your child should have an account on these platforms. 

School Savings Bonus

The School Saving Bonus is a one-off $400 support for government school students from Prep to Year 12 in 2025. The School Saving Bonus is provided to help with the costs of uniforms, textbooks and school activities.

*Actions for parents and Carers

Parents and carers are required to do the following by Friday 18 October 2024:

Complete enrolment 

If your child, or children are changing government school for Term 1 2025, or starting Prep or Year 7 in 2025, please complete enrolment. 

Check your contact information 

Ensure your contact information is up to date with your school. You can check this information by contacting your school directly.  

There is no application required, eligible families will receive an email from the department with information and access to an online system in November. Families can choose how to use and allocate the $400 bonus – on school activities, to purchase uniforms or textbooks, or a mixture of all three.

Mobile Phone Policy

Just a quick reminder to families regarding the Department of Education and our Mobile Phone Policy guidelines. The policy can be found on the school website In the policy ‘mobile phone’ refers to mobile phones and any devices that may connect to or have a similar functionality to a mobile phone such as smart watches. Student Mobile phones must be switched off and stored at the office during school hours. If students have smart watches notifications must be turned off during the school day. 

Monster Raffle: Please collect from office.

Raffle tickets are now available for our 'Rochester Primary School Monster Raffle'. Check out the great prizes up for grabs! Families are asked to collect a book to sell. These will be available for pick up from the office next week.  All funds raised will go towards supporting students, programs and activities at our school.

Kate Whitford