Prayer of the Week: One element of our recent staff reflection day was reflecting upon the ‘why’. Why are we embarking on a journey to use prayer as a vehicle to explore how we can be inclusive of all – not only in the Rosary School Community but also in our own personal lives. One avenue of inspiration for our ‘why’ for 2021 is ‘Fratelli Tutti’, Pope Francis’ latest encyclical, published in October 2020. This encyclical offers a new vision of fraternity and social friendship that acknowledges, appreciates and loves each person regardless of their differences. Hence, the prayer I have chosen this week is from the encyclical, titled, ‘A Prayer to the Creator’.
This year, Caritas Australia has introduced their theme of ‘BE MORE’ for Project Compassion 2021. It challenges us to a new level of compassion and encourages us to ‘aspire not to have more, but to be more’, especially for those who do not have the essential resources they need for survival. It helps us to dig deeper into our theme of inclusion and how we might invite others to be together at the table, metaphorically. Please read on for information about pancakes on Shrove Tuesday.
Living with COVID 19 will determine how we move forward this year with the Sacrament Program. We are currently finalising details for the program. Information will be provided in the near future to all interested families.
At Rosary School, we work in partnership with you which includes providing timely and easily accessible information.
We have various platforms in which we communicate with you all.
An overview is attached.
Did you also know that SchoolStream and Seesaw both have translation features? Please utilise these and if you need help see Lisa McCormick or Caroline Price
What is LAP?
LAP is a student-centred and volunteer-based mentoring programme designed to assist schools to implement one-to-one learning that supports, guides and enriches the wellbeing and learning outcomes of students from Reception–Year 6. It focuses on the wellbeing, academic, social and emotional needs of students through the powerful and positive contribution of mentors.
It involves spending 30 minutes a week working with a student.
This week the School Sports Committee met. We are excited about the opportunities we are able to offer to our school community this year.
In Terms 2 & 3 (Winter Season) we will offer Basketball (Yrs 2-6), Netball (Yrs 2-6), Soccer (Rec-Yr 6) and AFL Football (Yrs 2-6). Teams will be entered depending on interest.
Due to the introduction of Performing Arts specialist lessons this year, we need to move our Playgroup to a Tuesday morning. The time is also a little later (9:15am start) due to the school establishing its own OSHC service run by YMCA. We apologise to any family who were anticipating that Playgroup would continue on a Wednesday at the same time in 2021. We hope you are able to join us again this year.
On Thursday 11th February, we will be celebrating our Opening School Mass in the gym at 9:30am. Celebration of the Eucharist reminds us of our commitment to our theme 'Together at the Table' as we include all in our school community in this faith tradition.
Given our current COVID restrictions, we still must abide by the density requirments and physcial distancing. As such, you are welcome to attend, however inside capacity will be limited and there are no guarantees of a seat. However, weather permitting, we will open the large glass walls up to allow families to sit outside.
You will still be required to sign in and this can be done at the gym.
A MESSAGE FROM THE P&F
Welcome to 2021!! The P&F committee would like to welcome all new families and staff to the School. The P&F is a great way for you to be involved in activities that enhance the culture and community spirit at Rosary.
The P&F Committee is very welcoming of new members to join. Our first meeting will be held on: Tuesday February 9th 2021 at 7pm in the staff room Meetings are held on Tuesdays, typically in weeks 3 & 7 each term, at 7pm in the staff room.
This Friday, February 5th, ice blocks will be sold during lunch. Ice blocks for sale include: Lemonade icy twists for $1 and Chocolate and Rainbow Paddle Pops for $2. Reception and year 1 students will pre-order their ice blocks in the morning and ice blocks will be delivered to the class room
For remaining year levels, children will need to line up to purchase during lunch.
School Fee Statements have been sent home in the post this week.
Please do not hesitate to make a time to see Melanie Fazio our Finance Officer regarding payment arrangements or to discuss your fees.