On Tuesday 19th October our Holy Rosary Catholic School leaders attended the Launch Of Catholic Mission Month at a Mass at St Therese's Church in Moonah. Our school will be holding a Crazy Sock day fundraising event on Friday, 29th October. This year, students across Australia will learn about the missionary work of the Good Shepherd Sisters in Thailand who, through their Kindergarten Centre, are bringing about generational change to some of the poorest communities in Bangkok. Our leaders represented our school proudly and reverently. We look forward to celebrating Mission Week activities in week three. Thank you to Mrs Piesse for accompanying these students to the Mass, which was celebrated by Archbishop Porteous.

Grade 3 would like to share some of their reflections about their recent overnight camp to Spring Beach in Orford.

What did we do at camp?

We went to the beach. The teachers said only go in the water up to your ankles - but we got all wet. Anna

We played basketball, table tennis and 8 ball.  We went to the beach. We went on a lot of walks! Blake

We went to the park for fruit break. We went to Richmond Gaol and had lunch at Richmond Park. We went to a camp in Spring Beach near Orford. Lacey

We went to the beach, we played football. We stayed one night. Caleb

What was the most challenging?

Getting my sleeping bag back in its bag - Isabella

Putting on the bedsheet. Dom

Brushing my teeth and staying away. Levi

THE WALK! ON THE CONVICT ROAD! And getting out of bed without sleeping again! Alison

What was the least enjoyable thing about camp?

Going back to school. Harrison

Getting to sleep because I had 2 snorers. Harry B

Packing up my bag after the night. Savanah

Waiting on the bus. Kobi

To make camp even better, I think I would add or change?

I would add swimming and beach volleyball because it would be more fun. Valencia

I would change the rock climbing wall so that it would be finished. Max

Making camp two days long and more time at Richmond. Lucas

I would add trained horses. Hallie

Eat icecream for dessert, stay 3 nights, roast marshmallows. Amelia Mi.

I will add watching TV, eating McDonalds and I will change sleeping for doing crazy stuff! Ryan

How do I feel about camps now that I have been? Would I go to another school camp?

Yes, I would because I know that I have wonderful friends to keep me company. Aliana

Definitely, because it was really fun, plus you share a room with your friends. Georgia

Camps are great and I would go on another one. Mackenzie

I feel not scared of going to camp without my family, Yes I would go again with the class. Cooper H.

I think they are amazing! I would love to do it again! Harriet

What was the easiest thing?

Being quiet when I’m close to the peacocks. Lauren

To have fun. Tilly

Going to the Gaol. Hunter

Making the bed. Amber

Playing with my friends, playing basketball. Jack

What was the most enjoyable part of camp?

Obstacle course. Ned

Being with my friends. Bonnie

Going to the beach, it was so fun and swimming with the warm sun on you. Amelia Ma.

Going to the beach because I’m a water baby and me and Amelia swim together. Maddie Ho.

What have I learnt from going on camp / how have I grown?

I can be far away from Mum and Dad. Cai

I’ve learnt about tank water and climbing equipment. Aaliyah

It’s not scary, I know I can do it again without any worries. Harry P.

I can do things for myself now and sleeping in a room with other people. Maddie Hu.

School camps are nothing to be afraid of. William

Did you know that 1 in 10 people are dyslexic?

This month is Dyslexia Awareness Month.  You may have noticed that some buildings have been illuminated in red light to raise awareness. 

At HRCS we support students with dyslexia by making daily, personalised adjustments so that all learning can be accessed and expressed by all. 

We run intensive, teacher lead and dyslexia friendly interventions.  Within classrooms, we focus on the 5 essential areas of evidence based Literacy Instruction; Phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and reading comprehension.

As teachers and parents it is our job to support students with dyslexia and to ensure that children see their dyslexia as the super power it can be.  Some of the most creative, successful and innovative people are dyslexic and it is our job to understand, value and support students with dyslexia so that they can achieve amazing things.

For more information about Dyslexia go to:-

https://codereadnetwork.org/

https://www.squarepegstas.org/

The new Kindergarten playspace at the front of the ELC is looking amazing and should be completed by mid-November. Our Prep building continues to make progress with the steelwork commencing in the coming weeks. 

If parents know that they will not be continuing enrolment of their child/children at Holy Rosary  in 2022 please let the Office know as soon as possible. The realities around budgets in schools rely heavily on maintaining the right numbers of students. It helps our school out immensely with maintaining staffing, allocating resources and balancing classes whether any students will be moving schools. It also assists in allowing families on waiting lists an opportunity for a space.

On Monday 18th October, a letter in relation to Class Compositions for 2022 was sent out to parents via Compass.  Any requests must be put in writing, sent via email or addressed to the Principal by Wednesday 27th October. We do state that the process of class composition takes us considerable time and discernment, therefore any parent requests received after 27th October will not be considered.  Requests must be submitted on an annual basis, following consultation with your child’s teacher.  Please note that only those requests based on sound educational or social reasons that are the result of a teacher consultation will be considered.

Please note that Friday 22nd October is a student free day.  This is the day after Show Day.

A reminder to dig out your child’s school hat as these will once again be required when your child is outside in Term 4.  New hats can be purchased from the uniform shop which is open during school terms on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 2.15 pm – 3.15 pm or through using the QKR App.  If purchasing through the QKR App, the hat will be sent to your child’s class for them to bring home.

Parents are respectfully asked not to get out of their cars at Kiss and Drop. Students should be ready to exit their car upon pulling into one of the drop zones. This means, if practical, that they also have their bag with them and it is zipped up ready to go.

If needed, the teacher on duty will help your child get out of the car and put their bag on their back. If you have a younger child and need to help them out of the car we request that you please park your car and walk them down, as it can significantly hold up traffic if parents need to get out to help their child.

If Grandparents or other family members / friends are dropping your child to school we ask that you please pass this message on to them as well.

If you need to pick your child up early for an appointment or another reason, we would really appreciate it if parents could let the office know at the beginning of the day.  The afternoon is often an extremely busy time in the office and ringing with short notice makes informing your child and their class teacher challenging.  This early notice will allow us to ensure that your child is waiting at the office for you to collect them.

Dear Families

2022 is approaching faster than we would like to believe, therefore it’s time for you to start thinking about your child’s care requirements for next year!

To ensure we meet the needs of our current families, and to have a balance of Kinder and Pre-kinder aged children attending the program, please complete the section of the attached form that is applicable to your child.  Please use a separate form for each child in your family.

Children who are not leaving Ludo to attend Kinder or Prep

Bookings will remain unchanged.  If you need to change your child’s days, or sessions, please complete the Booking for 2022 section.

Children attending Kinder

If you require care in Ludo on non-Kinder days, or need Before Kinder Care and/or After Kinder Care, please complete the Booking for 2022 section.

Additional Care in the January/February 2022 School Holiday Break

Children who will be in Prep in 2022 are encouraged to attend Vacation Care within a Catholic Care Outside School Hours Care Program.  Pre-Kinder and Kinder aged children can access extra days in addition to their usual permanently booked days by completing the January/February 2022 School Holiday Care section.

Children Ceasing Care

If your child will not be returning to Ludo in 2022, or ceasing care in January or February 2022, please complete the Ceasing Care section

New Enrolments

If you have other children you wish to attend Ludo please contact the Ludo office directly for your child’s details to be added to our Waiting List – phone 6208 6012 or email ludo@aohtas.org.au

Please forward your completed form via email to ludo@aohtas.org.au and it would be helpful if the subject line was 2022 Booking for (insert child’s name) at Ludo (insert name of Ludo Service).

Please do not use the QikKids family Lounge to make any changes to your child’s booking or to enrol any new children.

Please return your form by Friday 22^nd October so we can confirm all bookings by Friday 12^th November.

Are you having trouble working out what you need to do or have questions?

We understand some families have circumstances that may not suit the sections on the attached form.  If you need to discuss your ongoing care requirements or have any questions about anything, please email ludo@aohtas.org.au, phone myself on 6208 6012, or Theresa Blizzard (Ludo State Operations Manager) on 0448 675 213.

Kind regards,

Amendments to our Enrolment Form Terms & Conditions will come into effect from January 17th, 2022.  A copy of the amended enrolment form and a letter explaining these changes was emailed or posted to all our familes early in week 1 of this term.  If you missed this we have attached the information below for your convenience.