School Meetings

Mar 22nd Tues School Council 7.30 pm

Apr 21st Friday Parents Club AGM 10 am

The Rochester Review

Important Dates

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

March 2016

7th (Monday) - NGV Art Excursion

10th (Thurs) - SSV Campaspe Tennis

14th (Mon) - Labour Day Holiday NO SCHOOL

15th (Tue) - Immunisations Year 7 students only

17th (Thurs) - LMR Swimming

23rd (Wed) - Parent/Teacher Interviews 4-7 pm

24th (Thurs) - VCAL BBQ & Casual Dress Day

24th (Thurs) - Last Day Term 1 - 2.30 Dismissal

April 2016

11th (Mon) - First Day Term 2

22nd (Fri) - Junior Field Events at College

29th (Fri) - House Athletics

May 2016

2nd-6th (Mon-Fri) - Year 10 Work Experience

Principal’s Report:

C ongratulations to Mrs Barbara McCarty who earlier this

week was recommended as our preferred applicant for

the Assistant Principal position. Barbara has been Acting

Assistant Principal several times as she is currently, she has a

thorough knowledge of how the school runs, her passion for stu-

dents reaching their full potential is beyond dispute and she has

strong links with the Rochester community. I am thrilled to an-

nounce her appointment and I am confident our school will con-

tinue to maintain our high standing with her as our Assistant

Principal. See page 2.

Over the years I have been here at Rochester Secondary College

we have been most fortunate to have had a very active and sup-

portive Parents Club this year ably led by Maree Macague. Not

only have they raised tens of thousands of dollars which they

have directed back into the school in many ways but they pro-

vide an outstanding source of advice and guidance to the school.

Parents Club meet once per month in a convivial and friendly

atmosphere. If there are any new parents or ‘old hands’ who

would be interested in supporting us in this way please contact

the school. Your support would be highly valued.

In the same vein we have been extremely fortunate to have an

outstanding canteen manager for many years, Beulah Brann, but,

from time to time she appreciates an extra set of hands. If there

are any parents who could spare a few hours in the mornings to

help that would also be much appreciated.

Congratulations to our swimming team who won the overall

handicap last Monday in Echuca, particularly well done to Zahra

Hayes and Rachel Johnson who won age championships—full

results on page 5. Many thanks to Mr Harris and all other staff

who attended and commented that our team were a credit to

Rochester Secondary College.

Mobile phones are banned at Rochester Secondary College. If

they are seen or heard on school grounds they will be confiscat-

ed and ‘arrangements made for collection by parents’. This rule

has caused consternation with some students. To avoid tension

and anxiety I strongly recommend students leave their phones at

home.

Once again many thanks for your ongoing support.

Bernie Altmann

Principal

Volume 548 Issue 1

Thursday 3rd March, 2016

www.rochsec.vic.edu.au

Phone: 54841 844 Fax 54842 348

rochester.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au

Pictured above: CAS students training on Tuesday

New Appointment

Mrs Barbara McCarty takes over the reins as

Assistant Principal at Rochester Secondary Col-

lege.

Year 12 Update

C ongratulations to Mrs McCarty for her well

-deserved promotion to Assistant Principal.

The students I have spoken to are pleased

that she has gained the position but more im-

portantly they are understanding of her value to

our college community.

Mr Altmann and Mrs McCarty have been working

on “Raising the Bar” for all students and the col-

lege as a whole. Part of the program is to increase

the out of class study. The VCE was designed to

have 40% of the work and learning to be outside

of class for all subjects. This equates to 15 hours

of study and preparation per week. I know some

students are doing this but many are not. The end

of the term is always busier for assessment as

teachers ‘finish’ units or Areas of Study. As such,

students should be aware they will possibly have

several assessment tasks due. They should be pre-

paring for their assessments at home.

Soon all Year 12 students and some Year 11 will be

receiving information regarding Edrolo - this is an

online tutorial/study/homework program. We are un-

dertaking a free trial to evaluate if it will be of benefit.

I will forward more details as they come to hand.

Finally, the Year 12 trip is in the first week of May. It

will be four days and last year’s cost was approx.

$300.

Bill Barkla

Acting Senior School Manager

Lions

Youth of the Year

L ast Sunday three of our senior students compet-

ed at the Rochester Bowling Club in this pres-

tigious annual public speaking and community

leadership event. As well as being interviewed about

themselves and their general knowledge, the contest-

ants presented a five minute speech on a topic of their

choice. They were also expected to give two im-

promptu answers to questions in front of their audi-

ence, something that very few people would be com-

fortable to do!

Molly Taylor spoke about the necessity for feminism,

Elise Anderson’s talk was about breastfeeding in pub-

lic and Genevieve Foott discussed the mandatory de-

tention of children. Genevieve was the overall winner,

with Elise taking out the public speaking award. Con-

gratulations to all three students who represented our

College so well, as they always do.

Many thanks to John Prigg and the local Lions Club:

this competition is a great way for our students to

show the local community what they can do, gaining

fantastic interview and public speaking experience in

the process.

Year 7 Vaccinations

O n 15th March the Shire of Campaspe will be conduct-

ing immunisations for Year 7 students. Please ensure

your Year 7 student has a healthy/hearty breakfast and

if you have any concerns please contact the school on

54841844.

Secondhand Book/Uniform

Sale - Money

I f you had any items for sale in the Parents Club

Secondhand sale, your money is available for collection

from the College office. If you would like your student to

collect the money on your behalf please send in a signed note.

BPay Is Available

I t is possible to pay any charges owed to the College by

BPay.

When statements are received they will show a BPay logo

along with the Biller Code and Reference Number. Each fami-

ly will have a unique number to identify your payments to the

College.

If you are paying for a number of different charges and wish

them allocated in a specific order please contact (email or

phone) the College to convey your wishes. This is just another

option to use. Payments can still be made by cash, cheque,

EFTPOS or Direct Debit to the College’s bank account.

Any queries – please contact the College on 54841 844 or

rochester.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au

Shave for a Cure is Back!

O n Friday 11 March there will be a very special

fundraising day held at RSC.

As well as a CASUAL DRESS DAY, the following hairy

men will be being shorn in the CVCC at lunchtime:

Jacob Baker (team captain)

Liam Wilson (balanced at last)

Jaiydan Milsom (yes, ALL OF IT!)

Mr Harris (beard AND hair, we are told)

Of course it is for a very worthy cause, seeking a cure for

blood cancers. Parents and friends are very welcome to

come along, there may even be the chance to wield the scis-

sors – for a price!! A gold coin donation is required for cas-

ual dress day AND for admission to the CVCC to watch the

locks tumble down!

2015 Scholarship Recipients

S tudents who received a scholarship at the end of 2015

are required to write a letter of thanks to the donor.

Could you please return your letter of thanks to the Gen-

eral Office so funds can be issued.

Guitar Tutor - Tyson Hodges

T yson Hodges has played guitar for over 20 years. He

was the guitarist and songwriter for Bendigo based

bands Ethanol and Tyson Hodges Trio for over 10

years, recording 5 albums and playing gigs nationally.

He currently plays with original group Band of Cloud as well

as four other bands playing gigs, functions and corporate

shows. He is also a session guitarist having played on a num-

ber of recordings over the years. He began teaching six years

ago offering tuition in all styles including rock, blues, country,

slide guitar, alternate tunings and more.

Tyson teaches beginners, intermediate and advanced players at

secondary and primary schools as well as privately.

If you are interested in learning guitar at Rochester Second-

ary College, please complete the form below and return it to

the office A.S.A.P.

Around the College

Music Expression of Interest

E xpressions of interest is now being taken for music

tuition for Term 1. The lessons are for half an hour

and will be held at different times each week on a

Wednesday during class time . Depending on the number of

students interested in taking up this offer the cost will be

approximately $30-$35 per lesson. The lessons that will be running are Guitar and if we receive

enough interest in Drums that too maybe available.

If your child is interested in music it is vital that the form

below be filled out and returned A.S.A.P.

At this stage, lessons will commence on the 2nd March.

For more information contact the College on 54841 844.

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MUSIC EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Students Name: _______________________

Year Level:_____

Which Instrument: __________________

Contact Details: ___________________________

Strive For Progress, Not Perfection

The Campaspe Academy of Sport would like to welcome a selected group of students in Year 8 and Year 9 into our program.

There were a large number of students arrived at our college Tuesday morning at 7.40. The students were involved in a variety

of training methods including: interval training, circuit training and weight training. The session finished at 8.30 and although

the students found it challenging, they were rewarded with a hearty breakfast and some freshly baked banana muffins supplied

by Mrs W.

Thanks to Leigh Millard, Luis Harris and Leisa Evans for conducting the early morning training session. There will also be an

opportunity for CAS students to attend the Friday morning training sessions where they can work on their individual training

program or refine their skills and technique in their chosen sport.

"To achieve success, no matter what sport you play, you must pay a price".

SSV CAMPASPE SWIMMING RAW SCORES 2016.

SSV CAMPASPE SWIMMING HANDICAP 2016.

AGE GROUP CHAMPIONS 2016

SCHOOL

POINTS

PLACE

ECHUCA

564

1

ST JOSEPH’S

432

2

ROCHESTER

390

3

ST MARY’S

304

4

ST AUGUSTINE’S

282

5

KYABRAM

122

6

NATHALIA

19

7

Around the College

OVERALL JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE SENIOR

Rochester SC

St Augustine’s

Echuca C

St Mary’s

St Joseph’s C

Kyabram P-12

Nathalia SC

Rochester

St Augustine’s

Echuca C

St Mary’s

St Joseph’s C

Kyabram P-12

Nathalia SC

Rochester

Echuca C

St Augustine’s

St Mary’s

St Joseph’s C

Kyabram P-12

Nathalia SC

St Augustine’s

Echuca C

Rochester SC

St Mary’s

St Joseph’s C

Kyabram P-12

Nathalia SC

13 Girls Sophi Bury M

13 Boys Harrison Shortis A

14 Girls Lara Judd E

14 Boys Thomas Watson J

15 Girls Zahra Hayes R

15 Boys Jack Steel E

16 Girls Rachel Johnson R

16 Boys Michael Carmellotti E

17 Girls Lyndall Taylor E

17 Boys Luke Judd E

20 Girls Nina Murphy E

20 Boys Kyle Scott E

SSV

Campaspe

Swimming

Results 2016

Rochester Show

T he following students entered their cooking in the

Children’s Cookery Section.

This was as part of their practical session in class.

Congratulations to the following students for their awards

and thank you to those students who entered their cooking

but didn’t win.

First prizes:

Bryce Gordon – 2 decorated cup cakes

Lilly McArdle - 4 biscuits, uniced

Felicity Rankin – 4 pikelets

Ebony West – 4 pieces Hedgehog

Mardi Ryan – 4 muffins

Jemma McNair – Olympic Themed Rainbow Cake

Nikita Meloury – 4 decorated Patty Cakes

Second Prizes:

Sam Coughlin – 4 plain scones

Wallace Green - Olympic Themed Rainbow Cake

Stacey Sanders - 4 pieces Hedgehog

Macy Bywaters – 4 decorated patty cakes

Third Prize

Lara Mitchell – 4 pieces hedgehog

Jemma McNair – was awarded ‘Junior Champion Cake of

the Show’

Ebony West – was awarded ‘Best Exhibit Children’s

Cookery 14 – 18 years

Lions Youth Exchange

Program

Leo Clubs

T he Lions Youth Exchange Program gives

Australian youth aged 16-21 years the oppor-

tunity to live with

Lions families overseas during their end of year summer

holidays. The Program does not involve tuition or

school attendance but is rather a cultural holiday where-

by students can immerse themselves in a new culture,

enjoy supervised sightseeing and practise second lan-

guage skills such as French, German, Japanese, Italian,

Spanish, etc.

Leo Clubs focus on the individual and social develop-

ment of teens, and the personal and professional devel-

opment of young adults. Membership is open to teenag-

ers and young adults aged 12-30 years. Each Leo Club

is mentored by, and works in partnership with, their

local Lions Club.

www.lionslubs.org.au/ye

www.lionsclubs.org.au/activities/youth/leos

Rochester Driving School

Brian Crockett Accredited Driver Trainer is offering driving

lessons in a Manual & Automatic car in the Rochester & Dis-

trict Area.

For more information he can be contacted on 54842 182 or

0438 095 651

www.rochesterdrivingschool.com.au

St Joseph’s Deb Ball 2016

Expressions of interest for girls who would like to participate in

the September 2016 Rochester Deb Ball.

Please contact either Christine Hooppell on 0409 842 225 or

Susan Kerlin 0427 848 261 by tomorrow Friday 26th Febru-

ary, 2016

Rochester Basketball

Association

2016 Season – Competition 1

Comp 1 Registration and Start Dates for U10, U14 and U18.

Season commences – Tuesday 15th March, 2016 at 4:15pm

Comp 1 Registration Forms (Available at RSC Office or Roch-

ester Sportspower). Registration Forms need to be returned to

Rochester Sportspower by Tuesday, 1st March, 2016.

Registration Night – Monday, 7 March, 2016 at CVCC from 5

-6:30pm. Team Managers Meeting – Monday, 7th March,

2016 @ 6:30pm at CVCC.

Colbinabbin Football Netball

Club

Colbinabbin Football Netball Club will be holding a JUNIOR

REGISTRATION NIGHT for all U17, U15, Primary and Net

Set Go Netballers as well as U17 Footballers on Thursday 3rd

March at 5.30pm in the Netball Clubrooms.

All players and parents are urged to attend this important infor-

mation session and are invited to a BBQ tea afterwards.

Club fees can be paid on the night (Eftpos will be available)

and Netballers will be handed their hire dress for the year.

For more information please see our new Colbinabbin Football

Netball Club Facebook page. Depending on weather, players

should bring their bathers and towel as the pool will be open or

in the case of cooler weather, their runners so we can hold a

netballers vs footballers netball game.

We look forward to seeing all new and returning players, along

with their parents, on the night. Please contact Katrina Trewin

on 0400 533070 for any queries

General Mending

Reasonable Prices

Ring Sharon on 5484 3178

.

HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY TO THE ELMORE TENNIS

CLUB

ALL PAST & PRESENT SATURDAY MORNING &

SATURDAY AFTERNOON

& TUESDAY PENNANT PLAYERS

You are cordially invited to help celebrate this wonder-

ful event.

We are holding a catch up afternoon tea at the Elmore

Golf Bowls Country Club on Sunday 20th March 2016

commencing at 1.00pm.

Afternoon Tea will be provided and Bar facilities will be

available.

It would be greatly appreciated if you could bring along

any memorabilia you may have of the club on the day.

Please let any other ex-Elmore Tennis Players know

about the day.

The more the merrier to help celebrate.

Please RSVP by Friday 11th March for catering purpos-

es.

There will be a small charge at the door of $10.00 to

help cover costs and there will be door prizes on the day

Stuart Niven

Email: stniven@bigpond.com

Tel: 0428 506 019

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