Holy Rosary

As we are about to embark on a long weekend, it is worth reflecting on the Church's social teachings, particularly those articulated in the encyclical *Rerum Novarum* (On Capital and Labor) by Pope Leo XIII in 1891. This document emphasised the importance of human dignity, the rights of workers, and the need for just working conditions, including reasonable working hours.

Creator God,

Provide our community, our nation, our world

Make us faithful stewards

We ask this in the name of Jesus,

Amen

At Holy Rosary, our students shine every day with kindness, creativity, and resilience. 🌟 We are incredibly proud of the amazing individuals in our Siena Centre, where each student's unique strengths are valued and celebrated. 💙

All School Fee Statements were emailed out to families on Friday 21st February. If you did not receive yours, please contact the office or email hrsfinance@cewa.edu.au.

A reminder that the Payment Option Form is required to be completed and returned to us ASAP.

A couple of reminders and dates to remember:

• The Parish has informed us that funerals with a large gathering are planned for 10:30 AM on Thursday, March 6th, and Thursday, March 13th.

• The Newman Siena Centre next door has asked that parents and visitors to Holy Rosary School avoid parking in their car park, as it is already at full capacity.

• To ensure accessibility, the ACROD bays in front of the school are reserved for Siena families and valid permit holders. Please use other areas for drop-off and pick-up.

• ·Please use the drive-through in front of the hall for drop-off, not in front of the school.

• For a safe and efficient Kiss and Drive, park only in the designated bays. This helps keep traffic moving smoothly.

We appreciate your support for parking appropriately.

Monday, March 3rd is Labour Day, and Tuesday, March 4th is a pupil-free day. School will be CLOSED on both days. Enjoy the long weekend! 🌸

📚✨ Exciting news for our Year 1 readers!

Thanks to our incredible P&F, we now have 510 brand-new decodable readers to support our students on their reading journey! 🎉

The wonderful Mrs. Butson has accessioned and sorted them into three tubs, ready for our Year Ones to explore.

Decodable readers are an essential tool in building confident, independent readers — helping our little learners develop strong phonics skills step by step. 👏💡

A huge thank you to our brilliant P&F for their generosity and commitment to literacy at Holy Rosary! ❤️📖

Please click on the attachment below to read about CEWA’s requests for Catholic School Funding – State Election 8 March.

📸 Big smiles and even bigger hearts! Our Year Four girls lighting up the school with their joy and friendship.

For details on NAPLAN 2025 for Year 3 and Year 5 students, please click the document below.

Congratulations to 1C for being the first winners of the library borrowing trophy for 2025! The whole class remembered their bags and books, well done!

Next week the library launches into Mindful March with new lunchtime activities. Please see the whiteboard for more information.

Exciting news! We're introducing Crochet Club on Thursdays! 🧶 Students are welcome to bring their crochet hooks and any spare wool to learn new skills or refine their techniques in a fun, supportive environment.

Students who miss borrowing on Tuesday due to the long weekend, can exchange their books on Wednesday at lunchtime.

Have a great long weekend,

Mrs Butson

“It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” — J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

The Year 3 classes had a Feelings and Friends refresher yesterday where they remembered what uncomfortable and comfortable feelings are, what they do when they have uncomfortable feelings, what ingredients make a good friend and how to identify and resolve unfriendly behaviour. You can see their Friendship Cupcake outside of their classrooms.

All Year 4 students interested in Seasons for Growth should now have returned their parent consent forms. The groups will be formed in the next week and parents will be notified of the next steps.

Mrs Butson

Building big ideas, one block at a time! 🏗️✨ Our Year Ones are having a blast exploring creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving through play! 🧱😁

Undescended testes

Screening for undescended testes is recommended for boys at school entry, typically around 4 to 5 years of age. Sometimes, the testes (also known as testicles) are in the scrotum at birth but may move up into the groin or abdomen at around 4-10 years of age. This happens because the cord that attaches the testis to the abdomen doesn’t grow at the same rate as the child.

Undescended testes do not fully descend into the scrotum and can affect one or both testes. Parents or guardians can encourage older children to check for absence of testes in the scrotum themselves. The condition is not painful but can lead to complications such as twisting of the testis, a groin hernia, reduced fertility, and testicular cancer.

For further details on undescended testes, please click on this link Raising Children Network.
If you have any concerns, please contact your General Practitioner for advice.

Colour Blindness

It’s good to know if a child is colour blind, as they may struggle in school with activities that use colours, such as drawing and sorting blocks.

Colour blindness might become obvious after the age of 4 years and is more common among boys. Children who are colour-blind can see as clearly as other children but cannot tell the difference between some colours or see colours differently from other children. This usually happens with reds and greens, and sometimes with blues and yellows.

If your child is colour blind, it’s good to inform their teacher about the condition. This will allow the teacher to choose activities that don’t involve spotting colour differences.

For further details, please see open hyperlink Raising Children Network.

If you have any concerns, colour vision testing can be performed by some General Practitioners (GP), eye specialists or optometrists.

Scoliosis

Early detection of scoliosis is crucial for managing child’s spinal health and ensuring the best possible outcomes. Scoliosis is a condition where the spine twists and curves sideways. It is more common in girls than in boys and typically becomes noticeable during growth spurts.

Most cases of scoliosis develop in otherwise healthy children, and the exact cause is often unknown.

Parents and children can look for signs such as uneven shoulders, uneven shoulder blades, a slightly tilted head, a noticeable curve in the back, or one hip being higher than the other. These can be spotted with a simple examination of your child’s back.

For more details on scoliosis and how to check for it, please open hyperlink Raising Children Network.

If you have any concerns, please contact your General Practitioner for advice.

All parent volunteers must complete this form before assisting at school. Please click the link below to fill out the declaration - it only takes 10 seconds. Thank you!

Please see the attached information on how to order lunch for your child on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Monday 3rd March

School Closed - Labour Day Public Holiday

Tuesday 4th March

School Closed - Student Free Day

Term 1, 2025 - Wednesday 5 February - Friday 11 April

We are aware of a rise in COVID cases within our community. If your child is unwell, please keep them at home until they feel better. By working together, we can help reduce the spread. Thank you for your care and consideration.

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If you need to order a Smartrider Card for your child to travel on public transport, you can now order this online by clicking on the red button below. Please be careful when ordering as there are two Holy Rosary Schools. Our school is listed as per the below screenshot.

Our Lady of the Rosary Parish

Parish Office - 9446 2055

Father Peter Hoang OP - 0412 445 199

Email: doubleview@perthcatholic.org.au

• Five days a week during term time
• Vacation Care during school holidays
• Available for children attending Kindy through to Year Six.