Important School Information Updates

BUS INFORMATION FOR 2026

Please note that three of our buses are at capacity so NO BUS PASSESwill be available during the year for the buses listed below.

Bus 1 - Corop/Elmore

Bus 2 - Lockington

Bus 6 - Toolleen

Students may use the School Bus Program only for travel between their approved home bus stop and school. Travel for sport training or social visits (including friends’ houses) is not approved and families must arrange their own transport.

If your student/s require a bus pass for any other buses due to extenuating circumstances, please ensure a note by the parent/carer is dropped into the office at the commencement of the day. This note must be signed, dated and an explanation as to where your student is going and why. Please do not come to the office at the end of the day to request a pass as it will not be granted. 

Students are NOT permitted to travel on any of our buses without a pass.

The SMILE SQUD free school dental program is coming to our school

Dear Rochester Secondary families,

The Smile Squad team from Echuca Regional Health are coming to our school.

Smile Squad is the Victorian Government free school dental program.

This means ALL students can get a free dental check-up, preventive services, and treatment at school.

How to access free dental care

We need your consent before we can provide services. Consent is usually provided by a parent or guardian.

Sign up to Smile Squad at: https://bit.ly/smilesquadvic

Please complete and submit the consent form by Friday 13th February.

CHANGE OF DETAILS

If you have changed any or your students details and have not completed a form during the interviews last week, can you please notify the office.

Especially any phone numbers and emergency contact details.

MOBILE PHONE POLICY

A reminder that the Victorian State Government has banned mobile phone in schools. Mobile phones brought to school must be switched off and stored securely during the school day. If you need to contact students during the school day, please call the school office so a message can be sent to the student.

Due to this government ban, students cannot use mobile devices including watches to pay for purchases made at the school canteen. 

For more information on this, refer to the Mobile Phones – Student Use policy

Annual reminder about students bringing personal items to school

It is a requirement for all schools at the beginning of the school year to remind students, parents and carers that any personal property brought to school by students is not insured by the school or covered by school insurance, and that it is not the responsibility of the school or the Department if that property is lost, stolen or damaged. 

We would suggest that students leave valuables at home, lock their lockers, lock their bikes and scooters in our bike rack, and consider whether it is necessary to bring important sentimental items to school.

2025 Scholarship Deposit Form

Did you receive a Scholarship last year?  If so can you please make sure you complete your 2025 Scholarship Deposit form so we can arrange a payment directly into your bank account.

LOCAL EXCURSION FORMS 2026

If you have not completed and returned the above Local Excursion Form for 2026 can you please do so by the end of February. If you require a form please ask your student/s to collect one from the office.