Dear Parents & Guardians,

As we head towards the end of the term we appreciate all the hard work the students and staff have put into a productive first half of the year. Your child’s recent report is a summary of where they are at academically to date. It is also very important to note the attitude and application they have to their learning as this is their ability to engage with others and their learning. We are very proud of the efforts our students are putting into their schooling.

Next term we welcome Miss Naomi Marantelli as class teacher in Prep Blue. Mrs Lisa Cooper will be taking leave for the term to have surgery on her knee. We hope Lisa’s surgery goes well.

Congratulations to all our students who participated in the All Schools Cross Country at Symmons Plains this week. What a wonderful opportunity to compete against hundreds of other students from across the state. We were proud of all our participants who enjoyed the day and performed so well. Special mention to Ava Lindquist who came 2nd! An amazing achievement!

Our end of term break commences on Friday next week - 7th July. Term Three commences on Monday 24th July. We hope all families have some time to rest, relax and recharge!

Liturgy at Holy Rosary Catholic School

At Holy Rosary Catholic School, we use Liturgy to support our Religious Education Program with all in our School Community.

Examples of Liturgy include the following:

• Weekly Mass - students gather together as classes to celebrate the Eucharist, hear the Word of God and to receive Communion
• Morning Prayer - this prayer can be led by your child’s teacher or by the students themselves. A more formal prayer can also be used in the form of readings, responses and songs
• The Rosary - this form of Liturgy is very close to our heart at Holy Rosary Catholic School. This is a traditional prayer that involves meditating on the life of Jesus and Mary. We hold monthly Rosary Liturgies for our students to attend at St Bernard’s Church.
• Liturgies - throughout the year we hold special Liturgies where the centre of the Liturgy is closely related to specially Celebrations of the Calendar Year. They can include such celebrations as Holy Week, Lent, Advent, Christmas, Mary, Mission, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, NAIDOC week, Reconciliation and many more.

Liturgy can be a powerful tool to support primary school students in Catholic schools in several ways:

1. Building a sense of community: Liturgy brings students, teachers, and families together to celebrate their faith and build a sense of community. This can help students feel connected to their school and their faith community, which can be especially important for students who may not have a strong support system at home. 
2. Developing a deeper understanding of Catholicism: Liturgy can help students develop a deeper understanding of Catholicism by providing opportunities to learn about the sacraments, the liturgical calendar, and other aspects of the faith. This can help students develop a stronger sense of their Catholic identity and a deeper appreciation for their faith. 
3. Fostering spiritual growth: Liturgy can be a powerful tool for fostering spiritual growth in students. Through prayer, reflection, and participation in the liturgy, students can develop a deeper relationship with God and a greater sense of their own spirituality.
4. Providing a sense of structure and routine: Liturgy can provide a sense of structure and routine for students, which can be especially important for younger students who may struggle with transitions and changes in routine. By participating in regular liturgical celebrations, students can develop a sense of familiarity and comfort with the rhythms of the Catholic faith.

If you ever have the opportunity to attend any Liturgies we hold at Holy Rosary we would love to see you and share the joy that Liturgies have and offer in our school.

Mrs Libby Piesse

REC 

BE A VOICE FOR GENERATIONS

National Reconciliation Week 27th May - 3rd June is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

Grade Four worked hard in creating their own reconciliation posters to display the theme of Reconciliation Week "Be a voice for generations”.

We produced some wonderful heartfelt artwork with the most creative artwork receiving a set of clapsticks. Well done Grade Four!

As the sparrows rose from their winter slumber, the elite of Holy Rosary's running stable hopped on the Claremont - Launie Express bound for Symmons Plains Raceway and the All Schools Cross Country Carnival.

After enduring the midland highway and its current 'upgrade' we positioned ourselves trackside ready to engage in a day of lung busting fun. Throughout the day we had some magnificent performances from our representatives. Special mention needs to go to our new Queen of the track Ava Lindquist, who flew down the hill and through the mud to finish in second place and book a ticket to Canberra for the Australian Cross Country Championships. A mighty effort! 

Overall, it was a great day, the weather looked after us and we got everyone home via the midlands before midnight! A big thanks to the parents who rose early to head up and be involved in the day and also a big thank you needs to go to Mrs Adrienne Reeve for her comic relief and insight into recent current affairs. Also, I can't forget to thank Mr Camden Clark for packing the tarp and providing Snapchat updates in regards to his social life. You truly learn something new every day.

Mr Ben Johnson

A fantastic day was had by all on the recent Grade 6 Kunanyi experience. This was a great chance for the Grade 6 students to bond, show resilience, work as a team and explore some of Hobart's most pristine walking tracks. There was even a chance to throw a snowball or two!

Currently we have Fire Fighter Drew from the Tasmania Fire Service visiting our school to present a Fire Safety Program to our students. The program is an initiative of the Tasmania Fire Service which aims to deliver appropriate fire safety education to every primary school child in Tasmania. The program is part of the Tasmania Fire Services ongoing commitment to educate the public for a fire safe Tasmania. All our students are certainly enjoying participating in the program. 

We are fundraising with Entertainment Book again this year.  If you would like to order a membership click the following link.

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Supporting this fundraising effort will raise money for classroom resources. 

Order today and save $29 off all memberships.

Moonah Arts Centre - Holiday Program

Free Hockey Holiday Clinic