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Dear Parents
Last week the Premier of Tasmania announced that the Tasmanian borders would remain closed until the 1st December. I must admit I did shed a tear or two at the announcement for purely personal reasons. There is no doubt these decisions are made for the right reasons and with the focus on keeping Tasmanians safe.
However while appreciating this there also comes the realisation for so many of us that it has now been months since some have seen family members. In our community we have families who have not seen their children, grandchildren, parents and siblings and closest friends for many many months. For me personally this is the longest time I have ever gone without seeing my son and at times this does hit hard. I am grateful that we have Facetime and Zoom and technology allows us to sit together and share a meal or to cook and prepare meals together remotely. I have also discovered and not surprisingly as many who know me that his cooking abilities far surpass mine now! While it is not the same as being in the room together or hopping on a plane to see each other we are connected and together.
As you go about your daily business remember that we do not always know what others' circumstances are, we do not always know when someone is struggling and when all they need is a kind smile and an “Are you OK”?
I continue to be grateful to our parents who understand the need to keep children home when they are unwell and accept our phone calls home when we need to send home students with colds. Thank you also for your understanding of staff absences due to illness. So many of us are used to soldiering on with a sniffle or a temperature but in these uncertain times we cannot do this and we need to continue to respect and follow the COVID safe plan for the school and what this means for students and staff unwell and gatherings on site.
Kind Regards
Bernadette Brooks
Last week our Kindergarten students had the opportunity to participate in their first Bush Kinder adventure. We have worked towards creating the Bush Kinder program for our Kindergarten children over the past months on our creek area at the bottom of our school grounds. We are incredibly lucky to have this natural area on our school property for students to learn, play and discover in.
Children are natural learners. Bush Kinder provides time and an ideal environment for our students to learn in: using what nature has provided as learning materials. They will have the opportunity to play in the rain, roll down grassy mounds, balance along fallen logs, get involved in dramatic play, find insects and draw with sticks in the ground. The opportunities for children to construct their own learning is endless.
The program is about more than simply taking young children outside to play in nature, it is about allowing children the opportunity to try new things in a new environment and take supported risks that will give them an invaluable learning experience.
We would particularly like to thank and acknowledge George Simontetis our Utility officer for all the work he has done over many months to clear this area and make it such a wonderful accessible environment.
We want to assure families of the importance of their child's enrolment at Holy Rosary Catholic School, and we want to ease any financial pressure families may be put under due to economic factors. As communicated previously, if any family is experiencing financial hardship please do not hesitate to email me (bernie.brooks@catholic.tas.edu.au). We want to take this opportunity to be clear that no child will be denied a Catholic Education based on financial reasons. Your child's enrolment is important to us and we want to support all families the best we can in these challenging circumstances. Please do not hesitate to email me.
If parents know that they will not be continuing enrolment of their child/children at Holy Rosary Catholic School in 2021 please let the Office know as soon as possible, as we have students on a waiting list for positions.
At regular intervals and also daily on our flashing sign we ask parents to refrain from parking in front of the shops. We do understand the challenges of parking and it is a challenge in the majority of schools across Hobart. However please remember when you park in front of the shops you are parking in front of businesses who rely on customers being able to access parking.
Could all parents please assist us in ensuring that students are wearing the correct uniform on the correct day. We have a number of students in Grade 3 to 6 who continue to wear their sports uniform on days when they do not have sport. Students in Grade 3 to 6 must also wear their formal school shoes with their formal uniform, not sports shoes.
A note from a parent is required for any variations to the uniform expectations. It is also advisable for students to have a raincoat.
Due to the amount of building currently being undertaken at Holy Rosary we ask that parents please pack a set of spare clothes for their child/children. With the amount of mud around the school at present there have been quite a number of students requiring clean, dry items of clothing from our spares cupboard. In some instances we have been unable to provide anything as we simply do not have enough items. This request will only remain in place during our current Building Program. We greatly appreciate your assistance in this matter.
Good news!
CBCA Book Week 2020 will now be held in October.
OCTOBER 17-23 2020
These later dates will apply in 2020 only, recognising the exceptional circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic. The CBCA is committed to remaining relevant and dynamic in a very challenging business, arts and community environment.
At Holy Rosary our Book Week celebrations will take place during October.
Mission Australia
Girl Guides Tasmania
Girl Guides Tasmania aims to empower girls and young women to grow into confident, self-respecting, responsible community members. Women who become Leaders are supported through training and personal development. Many of our Leaders are active community members, through schools or other organisations, as they understand the importance of non-formal education spaces like Girl Guides.
To read more about the Girl Guides Australia and Girl Guide Tasmania organisations, visit the websites below:
Girl Guides Australia https://www.girlguides.org.au/
Girl Guides Tasmania https://www.guidestas.org.au/
If you have any questions or would like to be provided with more information, feel free to email me at communications@guidetas.org.au
Thankyou
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Sarah Whitfort Communications Officer Girl Guides Tasmania |
A: 1/8 Percy Street, Bellerive TAS 7018 P: PO Box 8, Rosny Park TAS 7018 |
Brighton District Cricket Club
Lego Holiday Workshops
Coder College
| Friday 31st July to Friday 18th September |
Grade 5/6 Football & Netball Roster |
| Monday 31st August to Friday 4th September |
Teacher Assistant Appreciation Week |
| Tuesday 1st September |
Grade 6 Excursion |
| Friday 4th September |
Dominic Sports Day |
| Sunday 6th September |
Father's Day |
| Monday 7th September to Friday 11th September |
National eSmart Week |
| Friday 11th September |
Walk Safely to School Day |
| Monday 14th September |
Milo Cricket Incursion - Kinder to Grade 3 |
| Friday 18th September |
Forestry Incursion - Grades 1 & 2 |
| Tuesday 22nd September |
Walk-A-Thon and Footy Colours Day Kinder G and Grade 3 |
| Wednesday 23rd September |
Grade 3 Excursion Walk-A-Thon and Footy Colours Day Kinder M and Prep - Grade 6 (except Grade 3) |
| Friday 25th September |
End of Term 3 |
| Please refer to the Website Calendar for WHOLE SCHOOL events and your Compass App for individual class events. These can be downloaded onto your smart phone and then viewed through the Browser or through your computer. These calendars are updated on a regular basis. |
NOTICEBOARD
Grade 5 & 6 Football & Netball Roster, Various Locations
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