Department of Education - Victoria

Rochester Secondary College is a rural school with around 350 students. It is set in picturesque grounds within the Rochester township. The school has strong ties to surrounding primary schools and the wider local community.

Rochester Secondary College provides quality learning for all in a respectful and inclusive environment.

Our mission is to empower students to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. We foster an environment of respect and develop strong community partnerships to cultivate collaborative learners who thrive beyond their schooling years.

Rochester Secondary College's values are Growth, Respect, Optimism and Wellbeing.

Growth 

We are proud to achieve our personal best whilst becoming more independent. We demonstrate persistence and determination to improve. 

Respect  

We respect ourselves, others and our environment, and we treat everyone with kindness.

 

Optimism 

We have a positive outlook and are motivated to develop the skills to have confidence in our future. 

 

Wellbeing 

We foster a safe, caring environment where we become emotionally resilient and support all members of the Rochester Secondary College community.

We offer students a comprehensive range of subjects as well as many other pursuits that complement the classroom program. These include the Year 7 Orientation program, sports, camps and excursions, pre-driver education, local and city-based work experience, step-up program and public speaking. We offer an extensive sporting program and enjoy success in many sporting domains.

Rochester Secondary College is committed to providing a safe, supportive environment, inclusive of all cultures, for all students, staff and members of our community. Our school recognises the importance of the partnership between our school and parents and carers to support student learning, engagement and wellbeing. We share a commitment to, and a responsibility for, creating an inclusive and safe school environment for our students. 

For more information about the college please visit our website www.rochsec.vic.edu.au

 

SC1    Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated capacity to respond to student learning needs.

SC2    Demonstrated capacity to implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth. 

SC3    Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated capacity to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4    Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement.    

SC5    Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated capacity to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.