New Students Year 8-12
Tailoring Education to Your Strengths
CHECKLIST: NEWS STUDENTS YEAR 8-12
Here is important information for all new families and students starting at Rowville Secondary College in Year 8-12.
3. CSEF & STATE SCHOOL RELIEF FORMS
4. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL & CLASS TIMES
The first day of timetable classes for 2026 is Friday 30 January* (Year 8-12). Students are required to attend a Ready to Learn conference on Thursday 29 January*. Our school day starts at 9.00am and finishes at 3.15pm. *(Dates can be subject to change so please check back regulary).
5. HOW TO USE COMPASS
Compass is an important communication portal and learning management system for students, parents and teachers. To learn how to use Compass please read our comprehensive Compass Guide for Parents.
Download Compass App: Google Play & Apple Store.
2026 enrolments: Parent compass logins will be emailed in term 4.
If your child is absent please login to compass and report the absence.
6. LOCKS FOR LOCKERS
Children commencing in year 8-12 will need to provide their own Locks for their Lockers, we recommend the combination locks.
7. INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM
Our Instrumental Music Program offers lessons to all students at Rowville Secondary College,
9. NEW STUDENT WELCOME PACK
Read our comprehensive New Student Welcome Pack for information on our school values, our teachers and Principal Team, key dates, school maps, our canteen and library plus more.
10. WELLBEING
Our Wellbeing Team offer a variety of services and care for our students. Visit Wellbeing for more information.
WELCOME FAMILIES
Visit our Principal’s Address page to hear from Acting Principal, Ms. Nicole Pryor, on our school vision and focus on high expectations.

About Rowville Secondary College
Learn more about Rowville SC from our Assistant Principals, Kate and Alex, and students as they show you around our one great school.
Instrumental Music program
Our team of professional musicians and teachers provide a wide range of experiences to launch students into further musical study, visit our Instrumental Music page.
Communications @RSC
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- facebook.com/RowvilleSC
- instagram.com/rowvillesc
- x.com/RowvilleSC
- Five Exciting Things
- Check Compass for school news, excursions and year level events.

senior pathways & careers
Rowville Secondary College recognises the diverse needs of our students and their future career aspirations. We provide a variety of senior pathways for our students including VCE, VCE – Vocational Management and SBAT. Students select electives from Year 9, see course selection.
Our Rowville Careers website offers students (and parents) a wealth of information and tools for future career options.
