School Meetings

July 22nd Fri Parents Club 10.00 am

July 28th Thurs School Council 7.30 pm

Important Dates

The Rochester Review

June 2016

13th (Mon) - Queens Birthday Holiday

16th (Thurs) - Intermediate Football Moama

17th (Fri) - PE Participation Day Year 8’s & 7A

20th (Mon) - Bendigo Art Gallery Excursion

21st (Tue) - DAV Debating 1 - 6 pm

22nd (Wed) - Biolab Excursion - Deakin Geelong

22nd (Wed) - CAS Excursion Melbourne

24th (Fri) - Reports distributed 2.25 pm

24th (Fri) - Last Day Term 2 Early Dismissal 2.30

pm

July 2016

11th (Mon) - First Day of Term 3

18th –22nd (Mon-Fri) - Year 11 Work Experience

September 2016

5th-16th (Mon-Fri) - Year 11 Pre Driver Ed

11th-16th (Sun-Fri) - Year 9 Gold Coast Tour

Principal’s Report:

Dear Parents & students,

Congratulations to everyone involved in last week’s annual

school social. Not only was it a really colourful and enjoyable

night but an excellent display of organisation and planning from

our very diligent S.R.C. Well done and thanks to Demi Irwin and

her hard working executive team and thanks also to Mrs Borger

who worked hard to guide their planning.

Well done to all students who attended, most of whom dressed

amazingly and were very well behaved. Thanks very much to

parents for dropping off, picking up and helping out until fairly

late on a mid week night. Finally, many thanks to staff who su-

pervised. A great team effort by students, parents, staff and the

broader community (neighbours, police etc.) that reflected the

very healthy culture of our school.

On Tuesday 7th June all our senior students enrolled in a Year

12 subject completed the G.A.T, a three hour examination of

general knowledge and skills to help ascertain each students

achievement levels. This is also a very good preparation for ex-

ams in October/November. Well done to all our students who

participated in a mature and industrious manner.

As winter weather has already closed in on us, could parents

please ensure that students all have the correct winter school

uniform. The navy fleecy tops are an excellent option for winter.

(If another layer is required on a very cold morning then it can-

not be a hoody as they are banned at Rochester Secondary Col-

lege).

Home based school activities - just a small amount of planning,

organising, reading, actual completion of set work is infinitely

better than nothing at all. Please encourage students to have a

regular time each evening to complete some home based school

activities - homework.

Many thanks for your ongoing support.

Bernie Altmann, Principal

Rochester Secondary College exists to provide quality learning for all in a challenging and nurturing environment.

Volume 558 Issue 1

Thursday 9th June, 2016

www.rochsec.vic.edu.au

Phone: 54841 844 Fax 54842 348

The photo is of our students and Mrs Borger dressed to impress

at the ‘Around the World’ social held on 2nd June.

SSV Netball at Echuca

O n Thursday 5th June our students ventured to Echuca

to take on the schools in the SSV Campaspe Division

of Interschool Netball.

All teams played exceptionally well with the Year 7 and 8

teams finishing 3rd overall. Our Intermediate team finished

second and our Senior team consisting of Morgan Dingwall,

Kailey Chapman, Cara Winnell, Stacy Bacon, Megan Leask,

Peggy-Sue Fennell, Grace Ingram, Shervena Shead, Bonnie

MacNab, Lil Ward and Georgia Palmer finished in first place.

Congratulations girls! The senior girls will now complete in

the Loddon Mallee Secondary Region Finals on July 21st in

Echuca.

A huge thank you to our umpires Jaime Dingwall, Georgia

Morgan, Lisa Broad, Miss Westaway and Lil Ward and our

coaches for giving up their lunchtimes Mrs. Trewin, Miss

Hicks and Ms Dupuy. Also special thank you to all parents

who came along and supported their daughters.

Pictured

right are

the Year

7 Netball

team and

below our

Year 8

team.

Around the College Year 10 Science Activity

O n Wednesday, June 15th all Year 10 students will

participate in a 100 minute workshop with specialists

from the Gene Technology Access Centre in Mel-

bourne. This is a fantastic opportunity for all our students, not

just those currently doing science electives.

In the workshop, students study changes in the tolerance to

lactose in adult human populations. Evolution ultimately

leads to changes in the genetic make-up of a population. The

challenge is to demonstrate how this happens in large popula-

tions over time.

Students will get to cut up DNA with restriction enzymes then

prepare a gel electrophoresis like a real researcher would, to

analyse genes in modern humans and DNA extracted from

ancient human remains. The students will then explain the

results in terms of human agricultural practices.

Mock Interviews

L ast Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd June, all Year 10 stu-

dents completing Careers this semester (including

VET students) went through the process of completing

a mock interview with people from the Shire of Campaspe,

the CCLLEN (local learning and employment network) and

our very own Mrs Lorraine Quinlan. They had gone through

the exercise of applying for a job, bringing their resume with

them and then going through a formal interview process.

Students completing the interviews found it a very worth-

while exercise. While most students were nervous, it was an

important step towards competing with others for part-time

jobs, volunteer positions and eventually the open job market.

Feedback from the interviewers was very constructive. Stu-

dents completing Careers next semester will also go through

this process. Colin Huddy, Pathways Coordinator

Year 11 Update

Exams have now been completed. Feedback from teachers

indicate that students took it seriously. It would be a good

time to have a discussion about how your child performed and

if they would do anything different. We will be running ex-

ams later in the year.

Melbourne Work Experience (17th-22nd July) is fast ap-

proaching. A letter with details about the trip was distributed

earlier this week for students attending including itinerary,

payment request and medical form. It is required that pay-

ment of $300 be made before the end of this term (24th June)

or that an alternative payment arrangement is agreed upon

with the school. A meeting for students will be held early next

week about further details. If you have any queries feel free to

contact me at the school.

As their first semester of VCE comes to a close it is worth

noting that the vast majority of students have risen to the

challenges of their program.

Matthew Callaway, Year 11 Coordinator

Year 9 Gold Coast

Tour Notice

G old Coast Camp notices have been given out to all

Year 9 students, if by chance you have not collected

a notice please call at the office.

A reminder that the “Expressions of Interest” note along

with your $200 deposit are due back on June 21st. (If you

are using the CSEF to pay your deposit, just return your

note). Please place the note and money in the student pay-

ments box at the office.

Any queries can be directed to Mr O’Connor.

Around the College CAS Update

L ast Thursday 2nd June, Rick Coburn visited our College as part of the Campaspe Academy of Sports

program. Rick is the AFL Development Manager for the Bendigo region. After discussing his various

roles, Rick utilised a very large football mat to explain and discuss the different roles and positioning

of certain players as well as the purpose of implementing an effective zone. He then had all students partici-

pating in a skills session, emphasising the importance of using both sides of your body effectively and mak-

ing the right decisions under pressure.

CAS would like to thank the Bendigo Community Bank for their assistance in organising Rick Coburn as

well as the future sports representatives (Nina Cass – Basketball and Nicolle Donnellon –

Netball) who will visit our college over the coming weeks.

Music - Guitar Term 3

G uitar lessons for Term 3 will commence on 19th July and run for 8 weeks at the cost of $35 per lesson. The payment of

($280.00) will need to be paid early in Term 3. If you participated in lessons during Term 2 and do not want to contin-

ue please contact the office. Also if you are interested in commencing lessons please see the office staff.

Social 2016: Around the World

A lmost three hundred students braved the cold and headed for the CVCC on Thursday 2nd June to attend our annual

social. Student teacher Phoebe Heathcote, with the help of some dedicated Year 8’s, painted lots of flags and signs and

helped to put them all up. Her super-dedicated brother and ex-SRC executive Hamish Heathcote came along to help as

well. The foyer was decorated by Demi Irwin, Danny Rathjen, Jacob Baker, Genevieve Foott and Stephanie Else; they made

good use of the last of Mr. Willis’ flag collection.

Professional security was present but without the many teachers who donated their time to help with supervision, the night

could not have gone ahead. Thanks, you know who you are! Thanks also to the SRC reps who ‘did their time’ in the cloakroom

and all the wonderful people who helped to clean up afterwards. If we have forgotten to thank somebody please accept our

apologies.

All students appeared to have a great time and there were many creative costumes.

Winners of the ‘best dressed’ awards were:

Year 7: Tahlia Pain and Max Holmberg

Year 8: Sascha Charnstrom and Roy Macague

Year 9: Yolanda Foley, Jedd Thompson, Tyron Sinclair and Will Pressnell

Year 10: Mardi Ryan and Lachlan Wallace

Year 11: Genevieve Foott and Wil Hamilton

Year 12: Kelly Pangrazio and Abraham Hooper

Mrs. Borger & the 2016 SRC Executive

Strive For Progress,

Not Perfection

Around the College

Careers VACANCIES

School Based Apprenticeship in Dairy Production, based in Nanneella. This would suit someone interested in the dairy indus-

try as a career and would form part of their school program.

School Based Apprenticeship in Hospitality (Echuca Café) – this position has an emphasis on customer service, not kitchen

operations. Contact Mr Huddy if you are interested in either of these positions.

A School Based Apprenticeship in Plumbing is available with PJ Halton Plumbing in Rochester. He is looking for the right

person to start ASAP. If interested, see Mr Huddy or contact Mahir Ozdilek from MEGT on 0418 630 905.

You will need to be quick!

EXPERIENCE RMIT – Would you like to learn more about studying at RMIT? The RMIT ’Experience Days’ Event program

is now available, giving Year 10 – 12 students the opportunity to attend free events and engage in workshops in business, sci-

ence, social impact, health and medical sciences, engineering, marketing and communications, property and project man-

agement and design, and experience life on campus. Go to: www.rmit.edu.au/experiencedays, then to Event Program for more

information and to book. The experience days are in the Term 2 holiday break.

WHERE CAN I STUDY PHYSIOTHERAPY? Physiotherapy is a popular choice of career, with many aspiring physiothera-

pists hoping to become sports physiotherapists. The reality is of course, that many physiotherapists work in other settings

such as hospitals, community health centres, in mental health, and in rehabilitation, often with elderly patients. In Victoria,

physiotherapy is taught at La Trobe (Bendigo), Melbourne and Monash universities, and, from 2017, at Australian Catholic

University (ACU) in Ballarat. The ATAR required for entry to physiotherapy is very high due to the popularity of the course,

and to the fact that places are limited. La Trobe uses the ATAR for selection, Monash uses the ATAR and an interview, while

at Melbourne, as with many of their degrees, physiotherapy is studied as a post-graduate degree. Applicants for Melbourne

must have completed an undergraduate degree with human anatomy and human physiology subjects.

The aim of ACU offering physiotherapy in Ballarat is to help tackle the shortage of healthcare professionals in the Balla-

rat region by offering local training opportunities. There will be up to 50 student places. Purpose-built facilities will be available

on campus and there will be access to laboratories, hospitals and health services in the region. The prerequisites for the ACU

course are: Units 3 and 4 – a minimum study score of 25 in any English, and a minimum study score of 25 in one of Biology,

Chemistry or Physics.

LA TROBE UNIVERSITY NEWS

WHAT IS THE ASPIRE GENERATION? As noted previously, La Trobe university offers the Aspire Early Admissions

Program for Year 12 students applying for La Trobe degrees (applications opened on 1 June and close on 31 August at

www.latrobe.edu.au/aspire). In addition, La Trobe desires to promote the ambition of the next generation to come together and

solve pressing issues facing our global communities. As a result, La Trobe is launching the Aspire Generation for Year 10-12

students. This is a community of young people connected by their aspiration to make a difference through community service

and leadership. The Aspire Generation will be empowered to drive change through community engagement, volunteerism

and leadership opportunities. For example, La Trobe’s recent partnership with Orange Sky Laundry underpins the ongoing

commitment to driving social change. Students in years 10-12 can register their interest online via the Aspire Generation page.

SPRING INTO THE GREAT OUTDOORS IN THE HOLIDAYS! This is early notice of an experience of a lifetime. Find

out what it is like to be an Outdoor and Environmental Education student at La Trobe university in the September School Holi-

day Program. When: 26-30 September, 2016; Where: Either canoeing on the Murray River OR bushwalking and climbing at

Kooyoora State Park; Cost: $100 (including food/equipment). The trips will begin and end at La Trobe’s Bendigo campus; go to

the website to sign up. This is a great program, with students from around Australia participating in the program. We had two

students from RSC complete the course last year.

WOMEN IN ENGINEERING - Sample what to expect if you choose to study Engineering at La Trobe at a Women in Engi-

neering event. In workshops you will experience engineering in an interactive and fun way. When/Where: Melbourne Cam-

pus: Tuesday 12 July, 9.30am – 3pm; Bendigo Campus: Thursday 14 July, 9.30am – 3pm; Register by contacting Bianca Van

Meeuwen at b.vanmeeuwen@latrobe.edu.au by Tuesday 5 July.

For further questions about these activities or other careers issues please contact Colin Huddy Pathways Coordinator.

REMINDERS:

Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT) – Register by: 3 June

‘INSIDE MONASH’ SEMINARS: Business & Economics - June 15; Info/Book: www.monash.edu/inside-monash

‘FOCUS ON MELBOURNE’ – seminars (6.30-8.00pm) - Science 31 May; Information/register: http:/

futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/focus2016.

INDIGENOUS STUDENT EXPERIENCE MONASH DAY – 24 June; Book: Ph 9905 8699, kritel.keleher@monash.edu.

See www.monash.edu.au/study/life/indigenous.

EXPERIENCE RMIT – for holiday programs see: www.rmit.edu.au/experiencedays

EXPERIENCE ACU – Register at: www.acu.edu.au/uni-experience.

EXPERIENCE LA TROBE – See: www.latrobe.edu.au/study for details and to book.

EXPLORE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY – 14th July @ Austin; Apply: to keely.zenner@austin.org.au

AVIATION FOR WOMEN CONFERENCE – 4 June; Book: 9580 8822 or markd@mfs.com.au.

Community News

For Sale

Silky Bantam Hens & Roosters. Phone Lee 0418 352 366

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Indian Runner Ducklings ranging from 10 days to 4 week, assorted colours.

Fertile Indian Runner Duck eggs. Phone Lachlan 54841 572/ 0408 841 572

Movie Fundraiser - The Angry Birds

SUNDAY, 12th June @ 11am at Paramount Cinemas Echuca TICKETS $20 Includes light lunch following the movie. With all

proceeds helping Monique find a cure for Children’s Brain Cancer. For tickets please contact: Lockington Consolidated School

54862 474 or Cindy Felmingham 0427 849 232 or Rhonda Hann 0409 957 941