Wednesday

February 12th 2020

Term 1 Week 3

God our Creator, in your wisdom and love, you surround us with the mysteries of the

universe. Send your spirit upon our students and fill them with your wisdom and

blessings. Grant that they may embrace the opportunities they have been given to

learn and grow, and draw them closer to you, the source of all knowledge.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

Thank you to the many family members who came along to our ‘Beginning of School

Year Mass’ on Monday. It was wonderful to have so many join us to celebrate the

2020 school year, and to welcome our new staff and students to Holy Rosary. We

recognise the efforts of all who contributed to this beautiful celebration. Well done to

our senior students who led our drama; a powerful reminder that when we develop

quality relationships and show integrity, resilience, kindness and respect we are

living the ‘Holy Rosary Way’ as modelled by Jesus, and lived by the Mercy Sisters

who started our school. We thank Sonya for her huge efforts and commitment to

providing a beautiful Opening Mass.

At Mass, we also referenced Catherine McAuley’s quote that is on the wall near Prep

and Year 1/2. I’m sure many of us have walked past without noticing the quote too

closely. We encourage you to share the quote with your children and discuss the

relevance of Catherine’s words for us today.

Holy Rosary School is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of

all children in our care.

OSHC

Youth Leadership

Victoria

Tila: 0400916465

Congratulations

Warm congratulations and best wishes for a happy future together to Jenna (3/4J)

and Gianni on their engagement.

Growing in Independence

We know that helping our children grow in independence contributes to their

confidence, sense of importance and belonging. Each day as our children grow and

change they become increasingly competent and capable. In our classrooms,

teachers are working to further enhance these skills by gradually increasing student

responsibilities. Our Prep teachers continue to encourage children to be more

responsible with drink bottles, lunch boxes, library bags, putting things away and

tidying up.

Sometimes, as a parent it can be challenging to know when our children should be

able to manage their belongings. As a general rule, Prep children can carry and

unpack their own bag, and teachers will guide them in choosing their readers. By

Year 1 they should usually be confident enough to walk into school independently,

unpack their bags, select readers and organise their own belongings.

Hallways

We have become aware that some children are coming to schoolbefore 8:45am,

often accessing classrooms via the foyer where OSHC is taking place. For safety

reasons, no students should be in the building before 8:45am. We remind parents

that staff are only available for a brief conversation before or after school, and that

more lengthy conversations require an appointment. It is our expectation that all staff

are engaged in teaching from 8:50am.

Prep Information Evening

Just a reminder that next week we are hosting our Prep information evening in the

classrooms at 6:00pm. This event is for parents only.

District Swimming

Last Friday, several students participated in time trials at Kensington pool. These

students represented Holy Rosary in such a positive manner; swimming well, giving

their swims a ‘red hot go’ and encouraging each other. We wish them success and

an enjoyable meet at the District Swimming Carnival at Queens Park on Friday 21st.

Have a great week,

Chris, Maria, Sonya and Ant.

ASSEMBLY / PRAYER CELEBRATION TERM 1 2020

Term 1 Assemblies commence at 2:50pm

Week Class attending Parish Mass

Assembly Focus Venue

4 – Feb 17 3/4J Prayer, Prepare for Lent Church

5 – Feb 24 3/4E Sharing our Learning Hall

6 – Mar 2 3/4R Prayer Church

7 – Mar9 1/2 No assembly- Labour Day

8 – Mar 16 1/2 No assembly- Swimming Carnival

9 – Mar23

Year 6 Leadership Presentation Church

PE News

Welcome back to 2020! It has already been a busy start to what will be an action

packed term in the area of Physical Education.

Last Friday, 23 eager students participated in our District Swimming trials at

Kensington pool. This was in preparation for our District Swimming sports, which will

be held at Queens Park Outdoor pool on Friday February 21st. Thanks to Ruth for

assisting with the trials, to the students for showing resilience and determination, and

the parents for preparing them for the trials.

On the same day, we were lucky enough to have Rhett and Darcy from Western

United, the newest franchise club in the A League, to run soccer clinics for all the

Year 5/6 students. The students really enjoyed these and Rhett and Darcy both

commented on how enthusiastic and well behaved our students were. A huge thank

you to Carla, for helping to organise these clinics.

This week we have been fortunate enough to have Chris and Alex, from Hockey

Victoria, come to run clinics for the students from Year One to Six. It has been great

to see the level of enthusiasm. I have already had at least one student comment that

they want to take up hockey. The purpose of these clinics, is to introduce new sports

and to have fun. I have included a flyer for students who would like to give hockey a

go. Thanks to Yvette and Melissa, a former parent, who promoted Holy Rosary as an

option for these clinics.

Interschool Sport

Summer Interschool sport starts this Friday for the Year 5/6 students with a home

game against Moonee Ponds West Primary School. Hot Shots tennis and European

handball will be played at school and soccer will be played at Holland Park.

Spectators are most welcome. Year 5/6 students and parents please note that our

fixture stated that Friday March 6th was originally an away game against Moonee

Ponds West, but is now an away game against Kensington Primary. European

Handball and Hot Shots tennis will be played at Kensington Primary with the soccer

played at Holland Park.

A reminder for your diary that our school Athletics will be held at Aberfeldie on

Monday March 16th. I hope to have some further information to share in the

newsletter next week.

Sporting Schools Victoria

If your child is turning ten or over this year and they are considered gifted or elite in

their sporting field, you may like to enter them to trial for selection to represent

Victoria in the National finals this year. I have included the link below, where you can

click on the sport that your child is involved in, and this will give you further

information, including entry requirements and closing dates.

“These championships offer gifted and talented students the opportunity to participate in

higher levels of sporting competition against students from other Australian States and

Territories.

Participation in a School Sport Victoria Team Vic state team is self-funded. As a guide it may

cost between $2,000-$3,000 to participate. Costs may include uniforms, host state levies,

flights, transport, accommodation and meals. Costs will vary depending on the location of

the Championship, and Accommodation requirements.”

School Sports Victoria

https://www.ssv.vic.edu.au/team-vic

Andrea

Calendar

2020

Term Dates

Term 1: 29 Jan - 27 March

Term 2: 14 April- 26 June

Term 3: 13 July- 18 Sept

Term 4: 5 Oct- 16 Dec

Wednesday 19, 26 February. Preps stay home.

Phone Tila for bookings at OSHC 0400 916465

Vacation Care 7am-6pm

School Term 6:30am-6:30pm

February

17th Prep Information Night 6.00pm

26th Ash Wedenesday

March

9th Labour Day

16th Athletics Carnival (Alternate day if it rains 18th)

24th School Photos

25th Parent Teacher Conferences

May

8th Prep Breakfast 8am

June

25th & 26th Year 3/4 Camp

August

5th-7th Year 5/6 Camp

15th & 16th First Eucharist- dates to be confirmed

23rd Confirmation 2pm

November

5th Year 1 Dinner

5th Year 2 Sleepover

Camps, Sports and Excursion Fund

Applications are now open for families who hold a valid, means tested

concession card or who have special circumstances. If successful in your

application, these funds are paid to the school and used to offset the cost of

excursions and camps. If you applied for the CSEF last year you do not need to

apply unless there has been a change in your family circumstances. Details and

the application can be found here:

https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/Pages/csef.aspx

Please call Lynette if you require extra assistance.

School Fees and Levies

If you wish to set up instalment payments via direct debit please see Lynette

(Mon, Tue and Wed) or email:

accounts@hrkensington.catholic.edu.au

Thank you!

Year 5 Parent Catch Up

Parents of Year 5s are invited to catch up dinner/drinks on Thursday 5th March

from 6.30pm at Hardiman's. Please come along.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND

Invest in your most precious asset......Your Marriage!

Married couples, come and learn how to keep/rekindle the passion in your relationship and how to

keep your love growing!

The weekend is based around Catholic values but couples of all faiths are welcome.

Next weekend is on 17–19 April 2020 in Melbourne

Other weekends on 17-19 July and 13-15 November 2020

Starts 7pm on Friday. Ends 5pm Sunday. Accommodation and all meals provided.

Information/Bookings: Phone Mercy & James 0409 183 676 or

Email: vicbookings@wwme.org.au Website: wwme.org.au