Kinder Visit to St Bernard’s Church

During Weeks 8 and 9, both Kinder Blue and Kinder Maroon had the exciting opportunity to visit St. Bernard’s Church for the very first time. The children were warmly welcomed by Father Suresh, who guided them through the Church and introduced them to its many special elements.

The students were full of curiosity, asking thoughtful questions and showing a strong interest in everything they saw. They enjoyed exploring the Church and were especially engaged as they recognised connections to what they have been learning in class.

It was a meaningful and memorable experience for the Kinders, and they are already looking forward to their next visit!

Sacramental Program at St Bernard’s Church

For families interested in their child participating in the Sacraments during their schooling, please note the following structure for our Sacramental Program:

• Year 6 students will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation every year.
  
  
• Years 4 & 5 students will celebrate Reconciliation and First Eucharist every second year.

The next Reconciliation and First Eucharist program will take place next year (2026).

If you have any questions or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Fr Suresh or myself melissa.scharvi@catholic.tas.edu.au.

Term 3 has been very busy in Grade 1, and we are all ready for a two-week break.

During Term 3, we planted fruit and vegetables in our very own garden beds (thank you Mr Jones and Mr Riza for building them and purchasing our supplies). Students worked together to dig, plant and tend to the garden. Students are learning about how plants grow, how to be responsible by caring for the plants and how gardening can help reduce stress, improve focus and support emotional regulation.

Students have also had several opportunities to cook and prepare food this term. We have cooked pizza, made fruit kebabs and chocolate balls for Father’s Day. This provides opportunity for students to use maths in real life situations, measuring ingredients and sharing between groups. Cooking encourages teamwork, confidence and responsibility.

On Friday, August 22^nd Grade 1 students went to Bunnings where they explored the store, they enjoyed drumming on the paint tins especially. Students built toolboxes for Father’s Day, which we decorated when we returned to school. Mrs Dean and Aarna especially loved running into Milly the Dulux Dog.

In Literacy, we have been learning how to write a narrative, and that a good narrative has a clear beginning, middle and end. In Numeracy, we have been counting by 2’s, 5’s and 10’s as well as learning the algorithm, how to stack two-digit numbers for addition and subtraction within 100.

Archery, climbing the high wall, tunnels, three different beaches, ice cream, eight ball and a tyre swing were just some of the exciting things that were enjoyed at the Grade 4 camp in Orford this year.

The children had a very enjoyable time participating in many activities, sharing meals together and sleeping in comfortable rooms at the Spring Bay Youth Camp. The kids even ran into Mrs Brooks at the Orford Bowls Club, where she taught them the basics of Lawn Bowls. Thanks so much to all involved in this year’s camp; it was relaxing and a fun time appeared to be had by all.

-Mr Rickwood 

Last week, 48 of our Grade 4 students set off to Spring Beach Youth Camp in Orford. There was a buzz of excitement as we worked together to unpack the bus, and discovered who would be sharing cabins. After setting up our rooms, we took a short drive to Rheban Beach, where everyone delighted in exploring the shoreline in the hopes of discovering a coveted cowrie shell, before returning for a barbecue dinner and a night-time possum walk.

Tuesday was packed with activities, starting with a beach walk with Mr Rickwood for the early risers. Students practiced their Wicked dance routine, before rotating through archery, the commando course, low ropes, number hockey, and quiet games/painting. After lunch, we had another dance practice and ice-cream, before heading to Shelly Beach for another walk and play at the park. One of the highlights of the day was the Student vs. Staff game show, hosted by Mrs De La Torre, which included eating dry Weetbix, trivia questions, funny challenges like scooping up cotton balls whilst blindfolded, and plenty of laughter! We rounded out the evening with spaghetti, garlic bread, a game of Pirate’s Deck, followed by a couple of Mr. Bean episodes to wind down before bed.

On Wednesday, we packed up and prepared our lunches before heading to try our hand at lawn bowls in Orford. We were greeted joyfully by our previous principal, Mrs Bernadette Brooks, who led us through some fun warm-ups before sending us off in groups to try out several bowls activities. To our delight, we were invited into the clubrooms afterwards for a cold drink and a snack. Our final stop was Richmond, where everyone enjoyed a picnic lunch in the Village Green, a play at the park, and of course, a very popular visit to the lolly shop! Tired but happy, we returned to school just in time for the end of day bell.

Our camp was a wonderful mix of fun, friendship, and learning, and we are so proud of the way our Grade 4 students embraced the experiences with enthusiasm. A huge thank you to the staff who attended for their support (Chelsea, James, Gabby, Nikeeta, Teacher Tom, Mrs Fisher, Mrs Scharvi, Mr Rickwood, and Mrs De La Torre)!

- Mrs DeLa Torre

Soccer Season Wrap-Up

What a fantastic soccer season we’ve had! This year, 83 enthusiastic players took to the field across 11 teams, showing great teamwork, sportsmanship, and improvement each week. From early morning kick-offs to nail-biting finishes, our players gave it their all and made us proud.

We wrapped up the season with a fun-filled pizza and awards night, celebrating everyone’s efforts both on and off the field. It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces and to acknowledge the dedication of our players, coaches, and families who made the season possible.

A huge thank you to everyone involved—bring on next season! 

Hobart Cup 2025 – HRCS Wrap-Up

Recently, Holy Rosary Catholic School proudly took part in the Hobart Cup, entering three teams into the competition. It was a fantastic showcase of our students’ talent, spirit, and determination. We couldn’t be prouder of how HRCS was represented both on and off the field.

Under 5s (Coach: Emma Kearney)
For the first time, HRCS entered an U5 team into the Hobart Cup — and what a wonderful decision it was! They found themselves up against older opponents, but our youngest players never backed down. They fought hard in every single game, showing determination, sportsmanship, and a fantastic attitude. Their effort and team spirit were something special. Truly a great bunch of kids who made HRCS proud. 

Under 7s – (Coach: Bec Potts) 
Our U7 team had a brilliant weekend, going up against strong club sides and giving it their all in every match. With a balanced group of four boys and four girls, they stood out in a competition where most teams had very few, if any, girls on the pitch. The players supported one another, worked together beautifully, and kept smiling right through to the end. They grew in confidence and improved with each game — and we are so proud of their efforts.

Under 8s – (Coach:  Simon Turk)
Our U7 team took on the challenge of playing in the U8 age group! Over the course of five games, they secured some strong results and continued to improve as the tournament went on. Their effort, sportsmanship, and great attitudes stood out in every match. The way this team rose to the challenge of older opposition with smiles on their faces is something we can all be proud of.

A heartfelt thank you to all our players, coaches, parents, and supporters. The Hobart Cup was a brilliant way to round out the season, and we are already looking forward to seeing what our teams will achieve next year.

Hi, my name is Hayden, and this October I’ll be taking on the Great Cycle Challenge for the second year in a row. I ride alongside my grandfather, uncle, and cousin as part of Team Gen3 – four generations riding together for one important cause: to end childhood cancer and save little lives.

Every kilometre we ride helps fund life-saving research to develop safer treatments and find cures for all childhood cancers.

As part of my fundraising efforts, we’re running a raffle with 17 amazing prizes generously donated by local sponsors – tickets are available in the office.

I’ll also be at Bunnings Glenorchy on Sunday 28th September – come say hi, grab a sausage, and support the cause!

If you’d like to donate directly, you can visit my campaign page here: greatcyclechallenge.com.au/riders/HaydenNettlefold

Or simply scan the QR code below.

Together, we can make a difference.