School Meetings

June Thursday 22nd School Council 7.30 pm Aug Thursday 10th Parents Club 10.30 am

The Rochester Review

Principal’s Report:

M any thanks to parents for your understanding in having two non school days in one week. Whilst I’m aware this can be most inconven-

ient it was really the best option on this occasion. Once again as we move further into the colder months could parents please be vigilant to ensure students are in full school uniform. This does not include hoodies or track pants. We are continuing to look into the idea of including a soft shell jacket into our winter uniform. Thankyou to all staff for their ongoing hard work in preparing and correcting Year 10 and 11 exams and now assembling all Year 7, 8, 9 and 12 reports. Yes this is part of their role but it does take many addition-al hours and discretionary effort, to get the job done well. Thanks also to students in Year’s 10 and 11 for their mature approach to exams and Year 12’s for their ef-forts yesterday in the General Assessment Test. (GAT). Parents of Year 9 students please remember that the deposit of $200 for the trip to Queensland is due by Monday 26th June. Thanks again for your ongoing support. Bernie Altmann Principal

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

Volume 596 Issue 1, Thursday 15th June, 2017 www.rochsec.vic.edu.au Phone: 54841 844

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

Important Dates

Year 7 Netballers who competed in Kyabram on

Thursday 8th June.

June 2017 20th (Tue) - Trades Night 7 pm 22nd (Thurs) - Intermediate Football Moama 27th (Tue) - Year 8/Senior Basketball 29th (Thurs) - Year 9 Art Connect Excursion 30th (Fri) - Reports distributed 2.25 pm 30th (Fri) - Last day Term 2 dismissal 2.30 pm

July 2017

17th (Mon) - First day Term 3 21st (Fri) - VCE Chemistry SAC Excursion 23rd –28th (Sun-Fri) - Year 11 Work Experience

August 2017

2nd (Wed) - VCE Expo 9th (Wed) - VTAC Information Night

September 2017

1st (Fri) - Rochester Secondary College Deb Ball

Around the College

Immunisation Years 10-12

S hire of Campaspe Immunisation team will be visiting the College on 10th October to administer the Meningo-coccal W vaccine to all Year 10, 11 and 12 students.

A letter and consent form was distributed to students last week. We request that the form be returned to the box in the office by no later than Thursday 29th June.

Google Classroom

A ll parents who are registered as the primary contact person with the school will have received an invite to receive a summary of posts each week from the

Google Classrooms to which their student/s belongs. If you have not received an invitation and would like to re-ceive these summaries, please provide or update your email address by contacting the office.

SSV – Campaspe Netball Carnival

O n Thursday 8th June, four talented Rochester Secondary School netball teams travelled to Kyabram to compete in School Sports Victoria – Campaspe Netball Carnival.

Rochester Secondary School teams were: Year 7 - Charlee Roulston, Teal Hocking, Stephanie Moon, Olivia Stone, Tanzin Myers, Tegan Williams, Chelsea Jones, Cayde Hayes, Ali Howlett, Emily Jones Year 8 - Ella Kerlin, Elle Palmer, Bridie Baker, Elizabeth Ingram, Sarah Jones, Melanie McNair, Keely Parker, Charlie Pa-tience, Dom Palmer, Ally Tamblyn, Corrie Seabrook Year 9/10 - Annie Hughes, Grace Bubb, Kira Niven, Emma Palmer, Cassie Broad, Kristen Moroney, Beth Howlett, Sarah Trewick, Zara Myers, Zahra Hayes Year 11/12 - Morgan Dingwall, Sarah Ingram, Mardi Ryan, Macy McCaig, Gabby McCaig, Peggy-Sue Fennell, Zali Hocking, Tegan Budge, Jamison Lowe All teams performed extremely well against much larger schools and our Year 7 team and Year 11/12 team was victorious in their sections to now represent Campaspe in the Loddon Mallee Secondary Netball Region Finals in Echuca on Thursday 27 July 2017. Our Year 8 team finished 2nd and Year 9/10 team finished 4th. Many thanks to our umpires for the day – Kate Taylor, Christine Hooppell, Jaime Dingwall and Gina Spizzica and the coaches – Katrina Trewin, Sarah Whitworth and Merle Stirling. Many thanks also for the parents who travelled to Kyabram to support the teams. Ros Thomas Netball Coordinator

Year 9 Gold Coast

Tour Notice

A reminder that the “Expressions of Interest” note along with your $200 deposit is due on Monday 26th June. (If you are using the CSEF to pay your deposit, just return your note and mark

appropriately). Please place the note and money in the stu-dent payments box at the office. Any queries can be directed to Mr O’Connor.

Around the College

Careers

DO YOU ASPIRE TO STUDY AT LA TROBE UNIVERSITY? ‘ASPIRE’ is a program at La Trobe which rewards Year 12 students’ community contribution with a conditional early offer to their chosen degree. The Aspir e Program is designed to give you the tools you need to succeed to La Trobe and beyond. Successful appli-cants need a minimum ATAR for 50 for entry to courses (excluding some professional degree programs). You will also need to meet all course prerequisites and any special requirements for your prefer red cour se. Applications are now open at: www.latrobe.edu.au/aspire. Offers will be made for the Aspire program in September, well before your ATAR is known. This is a program that our Year 12 stu-dents at RSC have taken advantage of in the past and is well worth applying for. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY? Then go to an OT Career Night where you will get information and see demonstrations from OT’s experienced in spinal rehabilitation, hand therapy, mental health, neurology, orthopaedic and amputee rehabilitation, oncology and more. When: 5.00pm (registration), 5.30-8.00pm (presentations and questions), Thurs 17 August; Where: Education Precinct, level 4 Austin Tower, Austin Hospital, Heidelberg; Bookings: with Tina Morley, tina.morley@austin.org.au (no more than two par ticipants per reservation). Successful applicants will receive a conformation email (Parking available at the Austin Hospital). WHAT IS MYOTHERAPY? Myotherapists are specialists in the assessment, treatment and management of nerve, muscle and joint health and can help patients with a variety of sporting and occupational injuries and conditions, and the pain that comes with them. Myotherapy is becoming increasing-ly recognised for its ability to tackle the growing amount of musculoskeletal pain. It is taught at a number of institutions including RMIT and Chisholm, and at a number of private colleges such as the Southern School of Natural Medicine. FOCUS ON WILLIAM ANGLISS INSTITUTE William Angliss institute is a specialist centre for food, tourism, hospitality and events careers. Located in the centre of Melbourne (555 La Trobe St), it has been training, inspiring and mentoring the leaders in industry for 75 years. It offers modern training facilities, restaurants and demonstration kitchens, with courses ranging from apprenticeships and certificates in cookery, baking, patisserie and butchery to certificate, diploma and advanced diploma courses in hospitality, tourism and events. The Institute also offers specialist degrees in Tour-ism and Hospitality Management, Culinary Management and Event Management. Commencing in 2018, William Angliss Institute will be offer ing new tourism qualifications designed to meet the changing needs of the growing tourism and hospitality sector: Bachelor of Tourism - gives you a solid understanding of the tour ism industry that will underpin a career in this industry. Skills central to working in this field will be developed including analytical skills, critical thinking, problem solving, research and written/verbal communications. Bachelor of Tourism (Ecotourism) - caters for those with a keen interest in environmentally sustainable and culturally responsible forms of tourism. Develop a thorough knowledge of some of Australia’s most popular natural landscapes and acquire skills necessary to d sign, plan and deliver inspiring, engaging and memorable experiences for visitors of these natural areas. Bachelor of Tourism (Marketing) - caters for those with an interest in marketing environment-ally sustainable and culturally responsible forms of tourism. Develop a thorough knowledge of some of Australia’s most popular natural landscapes. Tourist Behaviour, Digital and Social Media in Tourism, Tourism Market Research and Tourism Marketing Data and Analytics provide a focus. NOTE: THERE IS A SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM AT WILLIAM ANGLISS – tourism and travel, baking and patisserie, events and food science. See: www.angliss.edu.au/schoolholidays.

JETSTAR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Jetstar anticipate accepting applications for their 2018 intake in mid-to-end of 2017. Sign up online to be kept informed of job openings. https://www.jetstar.com/au/en/careers/apprenticeship

LINFOX CADET PROGRAM The Linfox Cadet Program offers young people the opportunity to gain training and development in a warehouse or transport environment over a two year period. Many Linfox Cadets have successfully grown their careers and moved into frontline management positions. The Program is aimed at young people who don't have tertiary qualifications and are keen to build a career in warehousing and logistics. http://www.linfox.com/working-at-linfox/cadet-program.htm CAREERS WEBSITE - https://www.careers.rochsec.vic.edu.au/ For further questions about these activities or other careers issues, please contact Colin Huddy, Pathways Coordinator

Reminders: EARLY ACHIEVERS PROGRAM (ACU) – Apply until 17 July. See: www.acu.edu.au/eap.

HEALTH INFORMATION SESSIONS AT DEAKIN UNIVERSITY - www.deakin.edu.au/health/events;

DISCOVER DESIGN AT SWINBURNE – 11-14 July; Melbourne Design Factory, Hawthorn; See: www.swinburne.edu.au/events/departments/health-arts-design/2017/07/discover-design-at-swinburne.php

ENGINGEERING AND IT – Program for Year 10 girls; Thurs 6 July; Monash University; Register: www.monash.edu/discover-eng-it (lunch and morning tea provided).

MONASH SCIENCE TOURS – in July holidays; Register: www.monash.edu/science/about/events.

ACU ‘UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE’ DAYS - Melbourne campus: Tues 4 July; Ballarat campus: Tues 11 July; Information and bookings: www.acu.edu.au/uni-experience.

‘KEEPER FOR A DAY’ – Healesville: https://www.zoo.org.au/healesville/whats-on/keeper-for-a-day, Werribee: https://www.zoo.org.au/werribee/whats-on/keeper-for-a-day.