School Meetings
Apr 28th Thurs School Council 7.30 pm
May 12th Thurs Parents Club AGM 10.00 am
Important Dates
April 2016
21st (Thurs) - Yr 11 Jewish Holocaust excursion
22nd (Fri) - Anzac Day Service at 12.30 pm
22nd (Fri) - Junior Field Events at College
25th (Mon) - ANZAC Day Holiday
26th (Tues) - DAV Debating
27th (Wed) - Year 12 Chemistry Earth Ed
29th (Fri) - House Athletics
May 2016
2nd-6th (Mon-Fri) - Year 10 Work Experience
3rd-6th (Tues-Fri) - Year 12 Melbourne Trip
8th (Sunday) - College Working Bee
12th (Thurs) - Year 10 903 Chemistry Earth Ed
19th (Thurs) - PD Day (Pupil Free Day)
June 2016
10th (Tue) - GAT
10th (Tue) - Report Writing Day (Pupil Free Day)
Principal’s Report:
W ell done to our Year 7 soccer team who ventured
to Echuca yesterday under the watchful eye of
coach Mr. Dimovski. All reports are that they
were very well behaved, sportsman like, and their efforts on
the field could not be questioned. Whilst they didn’t bring
home any trophies and were beaten by stronger opposition
they represented us very well.
Next Monday 25th is of course the ANZAC public holiday
and there will be no school. We will conduct our student as-
sembly here tomorrow at Rochester Secondary College at
12.30 pm and our College Captains and Mrs McCarty will
represent us at the community ceremony next Monday.
Refurbishment to our north wing is almost complete and we
are hopeful that our College library will again be fully func-
tioning next week. Whilst works have been a little protracted
it is reassuring to know that there will be no further leaks and
painting and carpeting in various sections looks refreshed.
Tomorrow week (29th April) sees our annual Athletics carni-
val here at Rochester Secondary College. This is a very im-
portant date on our extra curricula calendar and certainly not
a day to be away from school. This year promises to be extra
colourful and competitive. There will be BBQ’s, plenty of
excitement and as always some outstanding individual and
team performances. I encourage parents and visitors to at-
tend.
Our Grade 6 information evening is on May 4th at 7.00 pm.
If you know of any families moving to the Rochester district
please be sure to have them contact us for details. Our Open
Day Tour of the school will be on Monday May 2nd.
As always many thanks to parents and the broader communi-
ty for your ongoing support.
Bernie Altmann Principal
The Rochester Review
Rochester Secondary College exists to provide quality learning for all in a challenging and nurturing environment.
Volume 552 Issue 1
Thursday 21st April 2016
www.rochsec.vic.edu.au
Phone: 54841 844 Fax 54842 348
Parents Club AGM
P arents Club AGM has been postponed due to lack of
numbers. It will now be held on Thursday 12th May at
10 am in the Conference Room. All welcome to attend.
2015 Scholarship Recipients
A ny students who have not yet cashed or banked their
scholarship cheque, could they please do so as soon as
possible.
‘Making a Difference’
S tudents in Years 11 and 12 – are you interested in
‘making a difference’?
Why not consider, instead of ‘schoolies week’ spending 13
days doing humanitarian work in Cambodia. Also experience
life in a third world country and see and learn about the culture
of the Cambodians.
Speak to those students who have been on this tour.
The cost of $4199 includes: travel insurance, Cambodian tour
guide, Australian group tour manager, return air fares, all
transfers, comfortable, well equipped hotels (including wifi),
all meals and temple passes and river cruise, a new life chang-
ing experience.
For further information speak with Mrs Watson or visit the
website www.wod.org.au
CWA Diamond Jubilee
Residential Grant
D o you know a first year Tertiary student living away
from home?
The CWA are providing a very valuable scholarship
for a student studying at a tertiary institution whose mother or
grandmother is a CWA member. Please contact the school for
BEN QUILTY -
After Afghanistan Exhibition
W hat an amazing exhibition and what an inspiring
artist and individual Ben Quilty is. Thursday 14th
April, Ms Nichol and ten of her beautiful Year 12
Studio Art students took a very quick trip to the Castlemaine
Art Gallery to complete an Outcome and prepare themselves
for the final Studio Art exam, which will occur in October.
Students need to write and review 2 exhibitions in the final
exam.
The 'After Afghanistan' Exhibition at the Castlemaine Art Gal-
lery was the perfect regional venue to visit. Students were
briefed by the gallery’s Education Officer, Ms Margo Spalding
and Director/Curator of the exhibition Ms Jennifer Kalionois.
The staff of the gallery ensured that the students had a good
understanding of the exhibition and Ben Quilty's unique art
style. This experience will definitely stand the Year 12's in
good stead for their final exam.
The day's excitement was further heightened when Ms Nichol
managed to meet and speak with well known Australian come-
dian/actor Mr Barry Humphries (alias Dame Edna Everage).
Thanks to Mrs Frawley and Mrs McCarty for their support.
G reetings from the team at Go Girl, Go for IT.
We are in full swing organising our fantastic Go
Girl, Go For IT event scheduled for 16th August at Dea-
kin University.
Go Girl, Go For IT is a free, full day event planned espe-
cially for female secondary school students, years 7 to
12. Our aim is to excite and engage students by intro-
ducing them to the wide range of global, rewarding and
varied career options in the IT space. The event seeks to
inspire students with fantastic speakers, showcasing the
technologies of the future and challenging preconcep-
tions of a career in IT.
Sophie Blackford, Brand Development at Instagram
Australia is the event patron. Along with other female
role models in IT, she will discuss and demonstrate how
IT qualifications can lead to challenging and exciting
careers ranging from small not-for-profits to the largest
multi-nationals. There will be workshops throughout the
day and a careers expo where attendees can acquire use-
ful information on prospective employers.
See Mr Borger for a copy of the program for the day. If
there is sufficient interest then a bus can be arranged to
take students to the event, free of cost.
Around the College
ROCHESTER SECONDARY
COLLEGE
SCHOOL COUNCIL WORKING BEE
SUNDAY 8th MAY
9.30 am—12.00 noon
Your efforts in ‘sprucing up’ our school
would be greatly appreciated.
B. McCarty 54841844
Rochester Driving School
Brian Crockett Accredited Driver Trainer is offering driving
lessons in a Manual & Automatic car in the Rochester &
District Area.
For more information he can be contacted on 54842 182 or
0438 095 651
www.rochesterdrivingschool.com.au
Rochester Fine Art
Exhibition
A reminder that the Opening night of the Rochester Fine Art
Exhibition with the announcement of the “Rochybald” winners
is on tonight Thursday 21st April featuring comedian Monica
Dullard at the Shire Hall. Under 15 admitted free, $15 per
head.
The exhibition will be open over the long weekend Friday 22nd
to Sunday 24th 10 - 4 PM. Devonshire tea available each day!
Anzac Day 25th from 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm. and features an ex-
tensive range of art and craft.
Gala Dinner & auction Sunday 24th at Wine Tavern, bookings
see www.redhs.com.au. All proceeds to our local health facili-
ty. Enquiries Judy Anderson (0408 505 373)
All funds raised from the exhibition go towards replacing old
beds at the Rochester and Elmore District Health Service with
new electric beds.
Winter Tennis Squad
The 2016 winter tournament and training squad is for players
wishing to keep playing tennis during the off season. There
will be monthly tournaments and training sessions conducted
from May to September. The squad is open to all children
aged from 8 through to 17 years of age.
Anybody interested please call David on 042700445
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