Rochester Secondary College 2020 Dux is Samuel Coughlin with an ATAR of 95.25. Samuel worked incredibly hard during the year and hopes to study Civil Engineering in 2021. He studied English, Math Methods, Specialist Maths, Physics and Physical Education. Samuel is an independent, diligent student who always gave his personal best.

Charles Ryan achieved an ATAR of 91.65 and hopes to study Physiotherapy in Bendigo in 2021. Emma Palmer achieved an ATAR of 90.15 and is planning on studying Nutrition Science – Scholars Program a pathway to Dietetics at Monash University in Clayton.

Overall, the 2020 VCE results for Rochester Secondary College were outstanding with 55% of students receiving an ATAR over 70. Our all study score mean increased to 30.8, the highest mean our College has achieved for at least ten years.

Our VCAL results were also excellent with all our Senior VCAL students completing their certificate. Most of our VCAL students have gained an apprenticeship, traineeship or are in full-time employment. Nash Hocking received the VCAL Excellence Award recognising that he always gives his personal best, he demonstrated the College values and he worked well with his peers and he constructively participated in the life of the College.

In a year we will never forget the students and staff of Rochester Secondary College have demonstrated determination, courage and grit, they have taken on all the challenges of 2020. We are so proud of each and every one of our students and what they have achieved in 2020.

Rochester Secondary College is on a journey of improvement and this year despite the challenges the College has shown huge growth and improvement.

We are very grateful to the staff and teachers at Rochester Secondary College and the way they rose to the challenge of remote and flexible learning. The effort, time and creativity our teachers devoted to our Year 12 students during 2020 was exceptional and our results show that.

Rochester Secondary College is incredibly grateful to the support they receive from the community. During lockdown with the support of the Elmore, Lockington, Rochester Community Bank – Bendigo Bank care packages were delivered to all Year 12 students to check in with them and touch base in extraordinary times. The School Council organised a video of support from former Rochester residents and high profile people including Peter Walsh, Damien Drum, Mark Gepp, Sharelle McMahon, Shane McCurry, Brad McEwan, Shaun Atley, Joe Atley and Alex Rosaia. Businesses from Elmore, Colbinabbin, Lockington and Rochester all displayed posters letting our Year 12 students know that everyone is so very proud of them. These are just some examples of how Rochester Secondary College and the community kept the Year 12 students focused and on track during 2020.

We are very excited for the future of this group of Year 12s, they are such an outstanding group of young adults, they all have incredible journeys ahead.

https://www.campaspenews.com.au/2020/12/30/2461138/samuel-coughlin-named-rochester-secondary-college-dux

https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/7071707/country-schools-rise-to-covid-19-study-challenges-with-vce-gains/

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Rochester Secondary College empowers all students to grow academically, socially and emotionally. We provide a respectful and nurturing environment with strong community links to produce collaborative learners that think deeply.

2020 VCE and VCAL Results · 04 Jan 2021

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