HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL

Contemplative writer Joyce Rupp reflects upon Jesus’ difficult teaching for followers to “take up their cross and follow him”

We can’t just sit on the roadside of life and call ourselves followers of Jesus. We are to do more than esteem him for his generous love and dedicated service. We do not hear Jesus grumbling about the challenges and demands of this way of life. We do not see him “talking a good talk” but doing nothing about it. He describes his vision and then encourages others to join him in moving those teachings into action.

Hi Everyone,

As we celebrate the return from camp of our children from Year Six, doing so many things they perhaps wouldn’t ordinarily do, we celebrate this formative part of their journey through Year Six. A great opportunity embraced by our children. We thank them and congratulate them. To teachers Nikita and Pete, supported by Tarryn, Claudia, Anthony, Tegan and Joe, to make this week what it was, we thank you for giving them this precious opportunity. Rest well!

Have a great long, long weekend! See you on Wednesday after our staff development day on Tuesday.

Mark

We have had quite a few children (and some staff) away the past couple of weeks and the reasons are many - covid, flu, gastro for example. Our wish is for everyone to be well and at school, but our appreciation goes to you for really helping your children to get well more quickly and to minimise the spread of sickness at school, by keeping sick children home. This means a great deal to our community. Thank you very much indeed for being so mindful.

Please be advised that we are currently experiencing intermittent issues with our emails which seems to be a wider issue than just our school.

Yesterday I posted the updated swimming selections for the Holy Rosary Swimming Carnival on March 22 on Seesaw. I have tried to include all the changes requested by students and parents. If there are any further changes, could you please email me through administration by Friday please.

I will then work with HBF to produce the final document and at that stage I will not be able to make further changes to the program.

The outline of events has also been completed and is attached to this article. It was also put up on Seesaw yesterday.

Thanks to everyone that has offered to help at the carnival so far. Can I ask helpers to meet me poolside on March 22 at 8:50am please and I will go through your jobs with you.

Announcer: Staff

Scorers: HBF

Bay Supervisors: Staff

Assistant Chief Judge: Staff

Chief Judge: Staff

Starter: Jodie Tan

False Start Rope: Juliana Braz & Elisa Rakich

Timers:

Natasha Ferguson

Rose Cosentino

Diana Thorpe

Shelly Barnes

Jen Watchorn

Kristy Glew

Typhaine Rollet

Tasmin Owen

Michele Zielinski

Asha Julian

Laura Audino

Tori Tracey

Marshalling:

Scott Walker

Aiden Gillies

Philippa Ives

Staff

Chief Marshall: Staff

Many Thanks

Rob Flexman

Phys Ed Teacher

We appreciate the tremendous support Holy Rosary receives from our parent community, with no shortage of volunteers to help run tuckshop, school events and carnivals as just a sample. If you anticipate volunteering at Holy Rosary this year, please complete the short online form below. The declaration lasts for one year. The requirement is common to all schools.

The new Executive Directive from Catholic Education Western Australia requires schools to alter the Administration of Medication Request Forms for children being administered medication at school.

If your child has any medicine kept at school, please click on the link below and complete the new form.

Please use the form in the link HERE.

Monday 26 February - Friday 15 March

• Basketball Courts Resurfacing

Monday 4 March

• Labour Day Public Holiday

Tuesday 5 March

• Pupil Free Day

Term 1, 2024 - Wednesday 31 January - Thursday 28 March

Term 2, 2024 - Tues 16 April - Friday 28 June

Term 3, 2024 - Wed 17 July - Friday 20 September

Term 4, 2024 - Monday 7 October - Friday 6 December

So much to look forward to this year. Please add these dates to your calendar……

Term 1 Week 8 Thursday 21st March

During lunchtime we will have our Second-Hand Book Sale for Project Compassion. Used, damaged and donated books will be on sale for a 50c coin donation. The library will be accepting any second-hand book donations to add to our sale on Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th March only. Please do not deliver them before this time as we are also collecting Vinnies Food (see below for more info on this). If you have any preloved books at home, please do keep them aside until Week 8 for this wonderful event.

Term 2 Week 4

This the annual Scholastic Book Sale.

Term 3 Week 6

This is our famous Book Week Parade. Please stay posted for more info closer to these dates.

Mrs Butson

“A book is a gift you can open again and again.” Garrison Keillor

The Year Six Christian Service Group is needing help to fill our local Vinnies Pantry. Vinnies are particularly in need of canned fish and meat, coffee, tea, vegemite and jam. Your child can deliver these to the tub in their classroom before Week 7, Friday 15th March. Thank you so very much for your support!

Mrs Butson

Please read the attachment below on how to setup an account to order lunch for your child/children from Locavora.

Dust off your 80s prom frocks and dressy 80s attire for Holy Rosary’s Annual P&F parents night! 👗👠

The band is locked in so it’s time to scrub up on your hand jive, nutbush and moonwalk to tear up the dance floor 80s style 💃🏻🕺🏻

This event is open to Holy Rosary families (past and present).

There’s more details to come so stay tuned! 😎

(HTTPS://www.TRYBOOKING.COM/CPIOW)

Final week to get your tickets!! Please don’t delay as organising events like this takes a lot of effort… and we need numbers sooner rather than later!!

Don’t stress about finding costumes etc just chuck on some black clothing and add some Fluoro and off you go!!! The point is to come have fun 🤩

GUESS WHAT?? Thanks to the Blackman Family/Holy Rosary Dad Kane who is the Good Sammy CEO….

Good Sammy are supporting our 80s prom attendees by offering a 25% discount on 80s prom outfits at their op shops!

This applies to the Balcatta, Osborne Park and Subiaco Good Sammy’s stores only (the 3 stores closest to school).

Just show your prom invitation at the counter and receive 25% off your outfit …and anything else in that transaction! Valid from now until the ball. (Your prom invite is above)

Good Sammy’s core mission is to provide employment and development opportunities for people with disability, which aligns nicely with our school’s inclusive ethos.

Thank you Kane!! Happy outfit shopping and see you at the prom! 💃 🪩 🕺

Proceeds will go towards the tidy and re vamp of the Pre-Primary Playground.

Please fill in the type form below to order your box.

(https://form.typeform.com/to/GnpeQICW)

All orders are to be placed by Wednesday 6th March with collection dates and times to be confirmed the following week. (Starting the 11th March).

We will be allocating two collection times, you will be required to pay for the box in full by card only at pickup. As you sell the chocolates or lollies you will then keep the money for yourself so you are not out of pocket.

Should the morning or afternoon time-slot not work for you, please let us know and we can arrange an alternative pick up.

Any questions at all please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Thank You!!

P&F Team

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Discovery Kids runs the before and after school care at Holy Rosary School.

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

https://www.discoverykidsoshc.com/

Our Lady of the Rosary Parish

Parish Office - 9446 2055

Father Peter Hoang OP - 0412 445 199

Email: doubleview@perthcatholic.org.au

Holy Rosary School

Email: admin@hrs.wa.edu.au
Website: hrs.wa.edu.au
Location: 35 Williamstown Road, Doubleview WA, Australia
Phone: (08)9203 4500
Facebook: facebook.com/holyrosaryschooldoubleview

• It is suitable for parents of 3-12yo
• Helps parents understand anxiety
• Gives them lots of practical tips to use with their children.
• In Wembley starting on 12 March

A reminder to all Year 4 families who are interested in a John XXIII College secondary education for their child, to please ensure their application form has been submitted by Friday 15 March 2024.

John XXIII College seeks to develop people of competence, conscience and compassion who are committed to seek justice and serve others. Our vision is for all students to strive for excellence for themselves, their peers, and their community.

To find out more visit: www.johnxxiii.edu.au/enrolments