21 December 2017

Newsletter Articles

Principals Report

This year has continued to be a year of positive change, growth and development for us all. At times we may not always get it right but with a committed supportive community we always continue to strive to provide excellent learning experiences for all inside and outside of the classroom. The reality is that the learning experiences and projects that have taken place this year could not have happened without a great deal of commitment and support from you - our parents and our incredible staff. All staff in this school believe in always doing what is best for the students. Their kindness and caring for students as whole people stand out as one of the most important qualities of Holy Rosary Catholic School.

On Wednesday evening we farewelled our Grade 6 students from Holy Rosary Catholic School, each and every one of them have been extremely special to us and we thank them for the contribution they have made during their time at Holy Rosary.

I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of our community to thank and send our very best wishes to staff who will be leaving us at the end of 2018;

• Mrs Sarah Cassidy and Ms Esther Sulzberger who will be commencing Maternity Leave.
• Miss Danielle Middleton who will be moving to the Northern Territory to take up a position as Learning Support Coordinator in Nhulunbuy.
• Ms Georgie Fleming who will be taking up a position as Learning Support Coordinator at St Cuthbert’s Catholic School.
• Mrs Andrea Quick who has completed her contract in Kindergarten and we hope will continue to complete relief teaching days at Holy Rosary Catholic School.
• Miss Tracey Fletcher who has completed her contract in Grade 3.

Each of these staff members have made a significant contribution to our school and we thank them most sincerely for sharing their gifts and talents with us during 2018.

I thank you for sharing your children with us and I wish all families a Happy and Holy Christmas and a wonderful holiday break.

Bernadette Brooks
Principal

Prayer and Reflection

At the end of this school year we give thanks to God:

For all the teaching and learning that have taken place in our school, both in and out of the classroom.

For the talents and gifts that have been shared and the challenges that have been faced.

For the burdens that have been lifted anf the hurts that have been healed.

For the respect and care that have been given.

We give thanks for the friendships that have just begun and for those that have grown.

For the faith that has been lived in our daily struggles, and for the love that has kept us going.

We give thanks for the community that we are and we ask you Lord –

Bless our families as we take our holidays, may our time together leave us with memories to cherish.

Pour out your love on us that we may return renewed and refreshed to continue our journey together.

We ask this prayer through Christ our Lord
Amen

Grade 6 Celebration Dinner

On Monday 18th December our Grade 6 Leavers came together at the Riverfront Motel to celebrate with their peers to mark the end of their Primary years. Holy Rosary staff were also present to join in the celebrations and say farewell. Everyone had a wonderful evening with much laughter ringing throughout the room and lots of photos being taken.

Grade 6 Celebration Dinner

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Grade 6 Celebration Dinner

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Our Grade 6 Leavers had a fantastic evening and they all looked beautiful

Grade 6 Awards 2017

Term 4 Awards

House Assembly

The masses converged on the hall for the first House Assembly in the new millennia. It was a huge afternoon for the Wolf pack (Doyle) taking out both the Ploughman Cup and the House Cup Championship. In an extremely close House Cup Competition Doyle won by 8 points. The final points were as follows:-

Doyle 5338 points
Young 5330 points
D’Arcy 4996 points

The HPE Department would like to congratulate all students from all three houses who have participated magnificently this year, and also a big thanks Mr. Mackenlay and his team for all their support throughout the year!

The HPE team

Think You Know

On Thursday 14th December, Matt and John from the Tasmanian Police visited us to discuss cyber safety. This was a follow on from the Informative ThinkUKnow parent session we ran recently. They discussed topics such as creating secure usernames and passwords, knowing who you're befriending online, sharing information and photos, as well as how to seek assistance if it's needed.

Christmas Carols

On Friday evening we hosted our Holy Rosary Catholic School Christmas Carols. We were led in our singing beautifully by the Choir and Mrs. Claire Williams. It was a wonderful evening and we had a surprise visitor at the end who delighted the children. A huge thank you to Mrs. Claire Williams for her organization of this evening and the Parent Circle for their support.

Enjoying our Christmas Carols and our special guest

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Enjoying our Christmas Carols and our special guest

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SWPBS Awards

Bronze Award

Congratulations to the following students who have constantly displayed our three expectations of Respect, Safety and Learning and received their Bronze Award for 50 Bernies.

Silver Award

Congratulations to the following students who have constantly displayed our three expectations of Respect, Safety and Learning and received their Silver Award for 100 Bernies.

Gold Award

Congratulations to the following students who have constantly displayed our three expectations of Respect, Safety and Learning and received their Silver Award for 150 Bernies.

Uniform Shop

The Uniform Shop is now closed, however QKR Orders can be made until the end of term.

The Uniform Shop will re-open for purchases on the following dates between 9.00am – 12.00pm:-

1st February 2018
2nd February 2018
6th February 2018

Back to School pre-orders can be collected from the office from Monday 29th January 2018.

White Socks Girls Single Pack - $2.00
Sizes 5-10, 2-8

Navy Stockings - $4.00
Sizes 3-5, Avg, XTall

Rugby Jumper (old stock) - $20.00
All sizes except Size 8

Polar Fleece - $10.00
Sizes 14, S, M, L

Tartan Trousers - $20.00
Sizes 12, 14, 16, 18

New Rugby Tops

After Board and parent consultation we will be introducing a new rugby top to our school uniform in 2018. This is to bring the colour of the top into line with the new soft shell jackets that were introduced last year. There will be a two year change over period so if your child has our current rugby top they may continue to wear this until the end of 2019. We would like to stress that it is not a requirement to purchase the new top immediately as we do not wish to place undue pressure on families who may have recently purchased our current one.

House Polos

In an exciting development students will be able to purchase House Polo tops for the first time at Holy Rosary. The tops are available in the three house colours and have the school logo on the front and house insignia on the back with all child/youth sizes available(see photos). The Polos can be worn to all school sports carnivals and ploughman cup events throughout the year and are a great way for students to support their house.

Students/parents can order the Polos on special order for $30 (payment with order) from the office. The first round of ordering will take place by the end of the term so get in quick for 2018!

Our new House Polos look so good

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Our new House Polos look so good

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Fees

Volunteers Needed

St Bernard’s Parish

Christmas Mass Times

Christmas Eve 24th December
Carols 6.30pm
Holy Mass 7.00pm

PCYC School Holiday Program

Hobart PCYC is running a school holiday program from the 8th – 25th January 2018. The program caters for ages Birth – 14 years. Bookings and registration essential for all classes with the exception of Rocket Tots.

Term Dates for 2018

Term 1 2018 Assemblies and Liturgies

Parents and Friends are most welcome and kindly invited to join us for our School Assemblies which are held at 1.45pm and our Liturgies which are held at 12.00 noon on the following dates in the School Hall or St Bernard’s Church unless noted differently.

2018 Upcoming Events