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.

During Term 3, we are excited to be able to offer our Setup for Success program once again on:-

Wednesday afternoon from 1.30 – 3.00pm

Friday morning from 9.00-10.30.

As you would be aware, due to current Covid requirements, we have had to put in place a number of measures to ensure the care of our entire community.  Please continue to watch our facebook page "Set up for Success at Holy Rosary Catholic school - The Village" for the booking system weekly.

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.

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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

Brighton District Cricket Club