Prayer for the Fifth Sunday of Lent

Amen

This week, Mr D’Aloia received a special letter of appreciation from the Holy Rosary School Advisory Council, recognising his incredible commitment, passion, and care as a teacher in our community. 🍎💙
Thank you, Mr D’Aloia, for all that you do - you make Holy Rosary a better place!

Dear Anthony,

On behalf of the School Advisory Council, I am writing to extend our gratitude and heartfelt commendation for your exceptional dedication and contributions as a teacher at Holy Rosary. Your commitment to the education and care of the students in your class is truly inspiring and continues to make a profound impact on our school community.

Your cheerful disposition and willingness to share your knowledge and skills have created a nurturing and positive learning environment for both students and colleagues. It is no surprise that you are consistently praised by parents and sought after by all students. Your ability to connect with and inspire young minds is a testament to your passion for teaching and your genuine care for each student's well-being and academic growth.

You are a cherished and valued member of our staff, always willing to go the extra mile to assist anyone in need. Your hard work, enthusiasm, and positive attitude not only enrich the lives of your students but also set a shining example for everyone in the Holy Rosary school community.

We are incredibly fortunate to have you as part of our team. From the soccer field to Numero and to the classroom, we deeply appreciate the countless ways you contribute to making Holy Rosary a better place.

We deeply appreciate your outstanding contributions and the standard you set in education. Your hard work is recognized and valued, and we are immensely grateful for everything you do.

With sincere appreciation,

Stacey Williamson
Chairperson
Holy Rosary School Advisory Board

In Week 10, we will gather in prayer and reflection to prepare our hearts for Easter. We warmly invite families to join us for these two events:

✝️ Easter Mass (Years 1-6)
Our Year 6 students will lead us in a reverent Easter Mass on Thursday, 10th April at 9:40am. Families are invited to join us as we reflect on the significance of this holy season.

✝️ Stations of the Cross Re-enactment
Our Year 4 students have been working hard to prepare a moving re-enactment of the Stations of the Cross. This will take place on Friday, 11th April at 9:00am in the gym.

We look forward to sharing these special events with our school community.

Friday, April 11th is the last day of Term 1, and we’re celebrating with a Free Dress Day! 🥳 Students can swap their uniforms for their favourite casual outfits as we wrap up an amazing term of learning, fun, and friendship.

Thank you so much to our beautiful community for your donations and for supporting the Project Compassion Second Hand Book Sale yesterday. A HUGE thank you to the AMAZING Library Monitors Remy, Daniella, Alicia, Andrew, Max and Elliot and also the fabulous Mrs Capolingua for all their help. Together we have raised over $200 for Project Compassion and still counting! So many students brought their own money in and donated more than 50c and it was wonderful to see such kindness in action. The students really are Making Jesus Real in their everyday actions. There are still many beautiful books available. There will be a table outside library this Tuesday 8th April, before and after school from 8.30 to 4pm if anyone would like to grab a bag. All donations still greatly appreciated. Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Butson

“You give but little when you give of your possessions.
It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.”
― Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet

Another huge thank you to our incredible community for their donations to help our local Vinnies. Today, with the help of the Year Six Christian Service group, we were able to fill their pantry. We are grateful to our Vinnies for allowing us to be a part of something really special and important and give the students an opportunity to help those less fortunate.

The Year Six Pastoral Care group ran a super fun paper plane competition in the gym today to foster belonging and inclusiveness across all age groups.

The Environment Council planted sunflower seeds for us all to enjoy in the Veritas Garden and the Community Service group were so helpful in the classrooms.

These programs are so important here at HR and the students love being a part of something bigger than themselves. Thank you for your continued support.

Mrs Butson

What a fantastic day it was at the Holy Rosary Swimming Carnival, held on Thursday, March 28 at HPC Stadium! With the sun shining brightly and temperatures soaring, it was the perfect setting for a day of fun, competition, and school spirit.

The energy was high from the very start, with students cheering on their teammates and showing incredible sportsmanship in every race. The stands were packed with enthusiastic supporters, and we were so grateful for the strong turnout from our school community.

A special thank you goes out to our amazing parent helpers and staff, whose support and dedication helped the day run smoothly. Whether it was timekeeping, marshalling, starting, false start rope or cheering from the sidelines, your presence made a big difference!

Now for the results…

Congratulations to Green, who stormed into 1st place with a winning score of 2008 points!
Red followed closely behind in 2nd place with 1790 points,
Blue came in 3rd with 1739 points, and
Gold rounded out the day in 4th place with 913 points.

Well done to all students for your participation, effort, and faction pride. It was a memorable day full of sunshine, splashes, and smiles. We can’t wait to do it all again next year!

Year Champions

Year 3 Girls

Champion Georgia E

Runner Up Karri B

Runner Up Grace D

Year 3 Boys

Champion Alfred W

Runner Up Lionel M

Year 4 Girls

Champion Matilda C

Runner Up Evelyn C

Year 4 Boys

Champion Caleb B

Runner Up Hugo W

Year 5 Girls

Champion Lily N

Runner Up Mia M

Year 5 Boys

Champion Finn D

Runner Up Daniel M

Year 6 Girls

Champion Georgie B

Runner Up Emme C

Year 6 Boys

Champion Samuel B

Runner Up Fox S

Our Year One students have been busy creating beautiful Easter artwork, showcasing their creativity while learning about the most important celebration of Jesus' life—Easter. 🌿💜 Through their artwork, they have reflected on the meaning of hope, love, and new life that Easter brings.

It’s wonderful to see their faith and artistic talents shine! 🌟 Well done, Year 1! 🙏✨

Expression of Interest notes regarding soloist in the Performing Arts Festival went out today. If you would like to know more please email Michelle Kirwan via admin@hrs.wa.edu.au

Our Pre-Primary students bring so much joy, curiosity, and enthusiasm to every school day! 😊💛 Whether they’re learning, creating, or playing, their excitement is contagious.

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.

Easter Liturgy

Thursday 10th April

End of Term 1 - Free Dress

Friday 11th April

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

Term 2, 2025 - Tuesday 29 April - Friday 4 July

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.

Please see below all the info you need to join little Rubens Crew to get those blood and plasma donations up.

The P&F have added in a little incentive for all our Holy Rosary Families & Friends. So please feel free to share, and send us an email with confirmation once you’ve donated to go into the draw. Prize will be drawn on the 1st April.

Donation centres are available via the website and once you’ve signed up you’ll be able to make a booking.

If you’d like to be kept up to date on current and upcoming events and important information from the P&F please add us on Facebook.

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.

Exciting news – there is an upcoming cinematic event that promises to inspire and uplift our communities, especially our children. Angel Studios, the creators of impactful Christian stories The Chosen and Sound of Freedom, together with Rialto Distribution, is set to release THE KING OF KINGS in cinemas on 10 April 2025 in Australia.

This animated film, featuring an all-star cast including Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, Mark Hamil, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, Forest Whitaker, and Oscar Isaac, brings to life the story of Jesus Christ through the imaginative lens of Charles Dickens narrating to his son, Walter. You can watch the trailer here https://youtu.be/Ddiqz3BT7i8 .

THE KING OF KINGS is more than just a movie—it’s a powerful tool for faith formation and moral reflection. This heartfelt retelling of Christ’s journey emphasises His love, sacrifice, and triumph, making it especially relevant for children as they grow in their understanding of faith. Through its engaging storytelling and stunning animation, the film connects timeless Christian values—compassion, courage, and hope—to the challenges of our modern world. It’s an opportunity to inspire young hearts and minds while offering families a shared experience that reinforces the Gospel in a fresh, relatable way.