School Meetings

April Thursday 27th School Council 7.30 pm May Thursday 18th Parents Club 10.30 am

Principal’s Report:

M any thanks to Retired Wing Commander John Glover for his attendance and presentation to our students last Monday at our ANZAC ceremony.

It always adds another dimension to the service when mem-bers of the RSL are in attendance - others present were Pat O’Shannessy, Greg Walkley and Tony McMahon. Once again our students were a picture of concentration as John eloquently explained the reasons why this day is so im-portant. Thanks also to our school captains, Ryan Oogjes and Genevieve Foott who represented us at the town ser-vice on Tuesday and to Mrs McFarlane who oversaw and organised all aspects of our ceremony. Due to recent heavy rain our ovals, especially the soccer oval, are sodden so our planned Athletics Carnival will be postponed from tomorrow to a date yet to be decided. (Many thanks to Mr Ringin and Mr Harris for their prepara-tion they had already done). If you are a prospective parent of a Year 7 student in 2018 or you know of such parents, please keep in mind that we have two guided tours of our College this coming Monday 1st May at 9.15 am and 11.15 am. There will be a prospective Year 7 students Information Evening on Wednesday May 3rd at 7.30 pm. All parents/guardians and students are most welcome. All the very best to all our Year 12 students and staff who head off on their Melbourne Camp on Tuesday 2nd May. This will again be an excellent opportunity for all students to listen to inspiring guest speakers and help make in-formed decisions about 2018 and beyond. As always many thanks 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 589 Issue 1, Thursday 27th April, 2017 www.rochsec.vic.edu.au Phone: 54841 844

Fax 54842 348 rochester.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au

Important Dates

May 2017 1st (Mon) - Senior Football 1st (Mon) - Guided Tour of College 9.15 & 11.15 2nd-5th (Tue-Fri) - Year 12 Melbourne Trip 3rd (Wed) - Grade 6 Information Night 7.30 pm 5th (Fri) - Year 9/10 Art Excursion Bendigo 7th-8th (Sun-Mon) - Regional Tennis Mildura 8th-12th (Mon-Fri) - Year 10 Work Experience 9th-11th (Tue-Thurs) - NAPLAN 12th (Fri) - Year 11’s Holocaust Excursion Melb 16th (Tue) - Immunisations 17th (Wed) - RSC Social 17th-18th (Wed-Thurs) - Dukes Camp 19th (Fri) - PD Day—Pupil Free Day 23rd (Tue) - Top Arts/Top Design Excursion

June 2017

2nd (Fri) - Year 11 Exams 5th-7th (Mon-Wed) - Year 11 Exams

RSL Representatives and our School Representatives at the College’s ANZAC service held on Monday.

ANZAC Day in Corop

H olly Gleeson-Brown, Rochester Secondary College’s Art Captian laid a wreath, on behalf of the Youth of Corop, at our Anzac Day memorial service on Tues-

day. Holly also took part in the service when she delivered The Requiem. We appreciate the ongoing participation of Rochester Second-ary College students in our community. Invariably, they repre-sent themselves, the college and today’s youth, admirably. Thank you Holly and Rochester Sec-ondary College. Bill Barkla Secretary Corop Community Action Group Inc.

ANZAC Service at RSC

RSC House Athletics

Cancelled

D ue to the weather conditions over the last week, the Rochester Secondary College House Athletics that were to be held tomorrow 28th April have been

CANCELLED. School classes will run as normal.

Student Timetable

A copy of the current timetable is available to view or download from the school website; rochsec.vic.edu.au

Rochester Secondary College

Deb Ball 2017

T here will be a meeting at the College on tonight April 27th at 6.30 pm in room 15 for ALL gir ls and their partners who have expressed an interest in making

their Deb. We also encourage all parents/guardians to at-tend.

Any queries please contact Christine Hooppell on 0409 842 225

2016 Scholarship Cheques

A re you still to write your letter of thanks for your 2016 scholarship? If so please do so A.S.A.P. Scholarship cheques are ready to be collected.

Any questions please see Mrs McCarty.

If you have a cheque at home and have not cashed or banked it can this be done immediately. Thank you.

Fashion Parade Fundraiser

O n Friday 21st April the Year 12 VCAL students part-nered up with Parsons Rochester clothing store to run a Fashion Parade. All funds raised went to the

Royal Children’s Hospital, Good Friday Appeal. The night was a huge success with a large number of com-munity members coming to show their support for this wor-thy cause. A huge thank you to Mrs Kate Taylor and Year 12 students Ebony Gordon, Holly Gleeson- Brown and William Dobson for modelling on the night. The year 12 VCAL students would like the thank Mrs Belin-da Gordon, at Parsons Rochester for providing them with the opportunity to help organise the night, and to the Rochester community who attended the night and supported the worthy cause. Total money raised on the night was $386.00.

Around the College

Around the College Year 9 Health Education

O ur Year 9 classes study Health Education for four periods per week over one semester. Students in 9A were recently asked to complete a review task, where they were given a list of the topics we cover in class and asked to describe how those topics related to each other.

Most responses were mature, thoughtful and reflected this group’s excellent participation in the class so far. Here are some of the responses: the words in bold are the topic words. ‘Teenage life is affected by a lot of different things, such as peer pressure into drinking alcohol. Drinking alcohol changes your mood and could lead to risk taking. Having low self esteem could make your stress level higher, and people who are stressed can cause a relationship to be troubled. In some relationships people struggle to be assertive with things such as sex. Not being assertive can also trouble your friendships.’ ‘These topics are all things teenagers face. Alcohol becomes the way many deal with problems like relationships, self esteem, stress and moods. Risk taking is also a big thing in teenage lives and peer pressure can also affect the risks we take includ-ing with love, friendships and sex. Assertiveness and not succumbing to peer pressure is the key to staying safe and being happy with where you are in your life.’ ‘Teenage life has many ups and downs. Peer pressure can lead to risk taking and early age binge drinking. A low self esteem can lead to stress by worrying about what people think of you. Being stressed will change the moods of the person. If a teenag-er is in a relationship and is stressed and moody they will struggle to maintain a friendly and loving relationship. And sex is just there!’

Girls Football at Nathalia

O n Thursday 20th April Girls Football took place at Nathalia. The Junior team comprising of Year 7 and 8 girls played well and won all four of their games. Beating St Mary's 24-14, the best players for game one were Jeje Mirasol, Eliza-beth Ingram and Tegan Williams. They won against St Josephs College 35-1 and the best players consisted of Jeje

Mirasol, Elizabeth Ingram and Tegan Williams. Game three was played against Kyabram Secondary College and the girls won 14-7 with the best players being Charlee Roulston, Elizabeth Ingram and Cayde Hayes. To finish off a great day they played Echuca College and won by 6 points, winning 13-7. Best players were Tegan Williams, Charlee Roulston and Bridie Baker. With this win, the Junior girls won the whole day and will now compete in Swan Hill next term. Congratulations to all mem-bers of the team, well done girls. The Intermediate Year 9 and 10 girls played four games and were beaten in their first game by St Mary's 3-21. Their second game they played St Augustines and won 20-0. They were defeated by Echuca College in a very close match, 18-20 in a close. To complete their day of football the girls fought hard and won their final match 25-13. Over the day the team put in a good effort and the best players were Ella Roulston, Sharmaine Riley, Shanae Gibson and Kira Niven. It was a tough and hard fought day for both sides but everyone enjoyed their day and had great fun. Many thanks to the boys that helped out on the day and to Mr Millard and Mr Woodfine for coaching. Jedd Thompson

Pictured left is the Junior Girls and above is the Intermediate Girls. Well done to all.

INFORMATION EVENING

Wednesday 3rd May at

7:30pm

Introduction

Tour of the College

Questions and Discussions

ALL PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS &

PARENTS WELCOME

For more details please phone the College on 5484 1844

Around the College VCE AND CAREERS EXPO 2017: May 4 - 7 This Expo will again be a huge event, with 170 exhibitors offering VCE resources, tertiary course and career information, gap year infor-mation and study skills resources. Exhibitors include Australia’s major universities, TAFE’s / Trades, private providers and lots more . When: Thurs 4 – Sun 7 May; Where: Caulfield Racecourse, Station St, Caulfield (an indoor venue). Free parking available. Admission: $10 or $25 for families. Info: www.vceandcareers.com.au. Year 12 students will attend this as part of the Year 12 Melbourne Camp next week.

VANTAGE AUTOMOTIVE APPRENTICESHIP VACANCIES Apprenticeship opportunities are available in Bentleigh, Berwick and Geelong. Contact us to find out more: (02) 8014 8990 or reception@vantageautomotive.com http://www.vantageautomotive.com/apprenticeship-vacancies 5 STEPS TO BECOMING AN ELECTRICIAN https://www.migas.com.au/news/5-steps-to-becoming-an-electrician/ FULFILLING CAREERS IN THE COMMUNITY SERVICES SECTOR Those attending a recent career practitioners seminar at RMIT were told that some major policy innovations will ensure that social and com-munity services will be the fastest growing employment segment into the future. Labour market shortages are predicted, and oppor-tunities will be great, both in Austr alia and overseas. Some major policy innovations are helping to drive this: The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will double disability spending by 2020 The Family Violence Royal Commission is likely to lead to a $1b+ investment plan of which workforce will be a key part Growth of the social economy within both the private and public sectors and in civil society organisations There are expected to be fantastic opportunities because: Very big labour shortages are predicted across the sector Existing workforces and enterprises will need upskilling A new workforce needs to be educated and trained VET Certificates and diplomas will be in high demand Those with university degrees will be eagerly sought. AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY (ACU) NEWS THE NEW BACHELOR OF PHYSIOTHERAPY at ACU’s Ballarat Campus welcomed its first cohort of students in Semester 1, 2017.

There has been excitement over the new cutting-edge facilities, which includes anatomy wet laboratories and physiotherapy teaching laboratories. NOTE: Other universities offering physiotherapy are Charles Sturt at Albury-Wodonga, La Trobe, Melbourne and Monash.

ACU will commence its BACHELOR OF NUTRITION SCIENCE in 2018 at its Melbourne campus. This course will strengthen ACU’s reputation of offering quality allied health education, and attract a lively cohort of aspiring nutritionists. In Australia, nutrition and exer-cise are rapidly becoming the most recognised, modifiable lifestyle factors linked with disease prevention. Nutritionists have a key role in community and public health, and they can offer nutrition advice to improve the wellbeing of individuals, communities, and populations. They can work as nutrition consultants, public health and health promotion officers, and it the food science and technology industries. The program will also be a pathway for postgraduate studies in dietetics.

EARLY ACHIEVERS PROGRAM (EAP) – don’t forget that applications open on 26 April; See: www.acu.edu.au/eap.

UNIVERSITY OF MELB0URNE - FOCUS ON MELBOURNE Check out courses at Melbourne in the Focus On Melbourne program. Check out courses, majors, pathways, employment prospects, entry requirements, and the unique Melbourne Experience. When: various dates from 16 may to 21 June (6.30-8.30pm) Info: https://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/explore/events/victoria_and_interstate/victoria/2017-focus-on-melbourne LA TROBE UNIVERSITY NEWS The Bachelor of Biomedicine is the new name for the Bachelor of Biomedical Science course, commencing at La Trobe University in 2018. It has a new stream in Human Physiology and Anatomy, offering additional pathways for students. By studying this degree, students can

gain the skills and knowledge required for entry into La Trobe postgraduate Allied Health courses such as physiotherapy, dietetics, prosthetics and orthotics, orthoptics and speech pathology. Pr ior ity places (Melbourne only) will be offered to graduates in La Trobe’s Physiotherapy postgraduate course and other La Trobe Allied Health postgraduate courses mentioned here.

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Bendigo) – a new degree offered in Bendigo with largely the same subjects as the Melbourne B. Biomedi-cine.

Health Sciences – new Melbourne majors in sports counselling and athlete welfare, and in health promotion; new Bendigo majors are public health, health promotion, sports counselling and athlete welfare, rehabilitation counselling; priority places for B. Health Sciences (Anatomy and Physiology) graduates in La Trobe physiotherapy postgraduate cour ses and other allied health postgraduate courses.

BENDIGO TAFE INFO SESSIONS Cert III in Individual Support - 16th May, 6th June, 20th June, 4th July Cert III in Health Services Assistance - 31st May http://www.bendigotafe.edu.au/Courses/Pages/Information-Sessions.aspx CAREERS WEBSITE - https://www.careers.rochsec.vic.edu.au/ Lots of careers information is available at our careers website. Search for courses (TAFE & University), scholarships and see the Calendar of Events (under ‘Important Info’) for careers related events held throughout the state. Information is available for both students and parents. For further questions about these activities or other careers issues please contact Colin Huddy, Pathways Coordinator.

Rochester Driving School

Brian Crockett Accredited Driver Trainer is offering driving lessons in a Manual & Automatic car in the Rochester and District Area.

For more information he can be contacted on 5484 2182 or 0438 095 651 or

www.rochesterdrivingschool.com.au

Community News

Elmore Primary School -

Car Boot Sale

Date – Saturday, May 6th Time – 8:00am – 1:00pm (stall holders may arrive from 7:30am to set up) Site cost - $25.00 Payment options – Cash paid directly at the school office or transfer via electronic banking before the day (contact the school on 5432 6247 if you need e-banking details) Cancellation – notice of cancellation will be provided 48 hours before the event if required in the event of inclement weather or emergency. Contact – Michelle Griffiths 5432 6247 or email at griffiths.michelle.j@edumail.vic.gov.au

Bring along your trash and treasure, seedlings, garage sale items, baby and children’s clothes, books, crafts, cakes and slices or anything else you would like to sell.