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Dear Parents and Guardians,
We were blessed with a wonderful afternoon on Wednesday to celebrate our Welcome BBQ! Thank you to our families who came along to share in the evening. We could not run events like this without the support of our staff who set up, cooked, cleaned and served - thank you so much!
On Wednesday we also had our school photos - it was great to see all our students in their correct uniform, looking clean and tidy! Thank you for your patience during the family photo lineup - we will put some adjustments in place next year to alleviate some of the delays.
Today, we had our Commencement Liturgy, where we commissioned our new student leaders. We are thrilled to formally acknowledge them and all our Grade 6 students who will be leading our school this year. A very exciting time for them!
Next Monday and Wednesday, we have scheduled our first Parent - Teacher Conversations for this year for Prep to Grade 6 families. We hope parents avail themselves of the opportunity to discuss how their child has settled into the year.
In the last newsletter, we included links to two of our important policies - the Uniform Policy and Hair and Jewellery. Each newsletter will include links to a policy or policies that assist in the governance of our school, either school policies or those provided by Catholic Education Tasmania (CET). In this newsletter, we include the ‘Adult Behaviour Policy’ - this sets out clearly the expectations regarding all adult visitors to CET workplaces, including schools. We also include the ‘Volunteers in Catholic Education Policy.’
Kind regards
Susan McGann
Our Lenten Journey
Our Lenten Journey is nearly upon us. Lent begins next Wednesday on Ash Wednesday. Lent is the 40 days, not including Sundays, from Ash Wednesday to the Saturday before Easter. Around the world we consider Lent a time to reflect on what Jesus did for us. Catholics across the world prepare for the beginning of Lent, a period of penance, reflection, and renewal. The Lenten season is not only a time to sacrifice worldly pleasures but also a profound invitation to draw nearer to God, and engage in acts of repentance and charity.
Lent is the perfect season for us to recommit and strengthen our faith. Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are three ways that the Church encourages us to grow during our Lenten journey.
Deepening Prayer
Throughout the season of Lent, we are called to deepen our prayer life. For some of us, this means beginning a habit of daily prayer, setting aside time each day to share our hopes, joys, fears and challenges with God. Praying first thing in the morning, while the house is still quiet, is a simple way to integrate prayer into our everyday life.
Fasting
Fasting is a time to remember what Jesus gave up out of his love for us. The whole idea of fasting and making sacrifices or “giving things up” is a way to try to simplify our lives a little and to discover what truly matters. For children it may be a certain kind of toy or activity. Maybe it’s a favourite dessert. It doesn’t have to be arduous, but simply a first step. Then, as the days go on, you can explore their own thoughts and feelings. If they miss the toy or dessert, talk about what Jesus sacrificed for them.
Almsgiving
During Lent we “give alms” or donate money to those in need. As a school, Holy Rosary supports Project Compassion. Each classroom has a Project Compassion box where students can support children in other countries who are less fortunate by giving up some of their own money.
Lent isn’t a countdown or something to “get through,” but rather a chance to set aside distractions and focus on your relationship with Jesus. It is a small suffering that shouldn’t be met with misery, but instead great joy as we have a better understanding of the giant sacrifice Jesus made for us!
Mel Scharvi
ILRE
Grade 4M's (2024) Traffic Signal Box artwork has now been installed on the corner of Terry St and Main Rd, Glenorchy, opposite the post office! Our design, based on the themes The Environment and Kindness, encourages the community to “Be Kind to Our World; Recycle.” This project was a class collaboration, with students contributing their ideas and working together to create a vibrant and meaningful artwork. We are proud to see our work displayed in the community and hope it inspires positive change in our community! Please check it out when you are in the area next.
| Monday 3rd March | Parent Teacher Conversations |
| Wednesday 5th March | Parent Teacher Conversations |
| Monday 10th March | Public Holiday (Eight Hour Day) |
| Wednesday 12th March | 4B Excursion |
| Wednesday 12th - Monday 24th March | NAPLAN - Gr 3 & Gr 5 |
| Friday 14th March | Grade 7 2026 Catholic School Applications Close |
| Monday 17th March | 3-6 Swimming Carnival |
| Tuesday 18th March | 4M Excursion |
| Friday 28th March | STCPSSA Swimming Carnival |
| Saturday 29th - Sunday 30th March | Primary Schools Basketball Tournament - Gr 5 & 6 |
| Monday 31st March | Twilight School Tours - New Families |
| Thursday 3rd April | Twilight School Tours - New Families |
| Friday 4th April | Grade 5 Excursion |
| Wednesday 9th April | End of Term 1 |
| Wednesday 5th March - Mass | 12:00pm | 6B/4B |
| Wednesday 12th March - Mass | 12:00pm | 5M/3M |
| Wednesday 12th March - Assembly | 1:45pm | Hosted by Grade 5 |
| Wednesday 19th March - Mass | 12:00pm | 5B/3B |
| Wednesday 26th March - Mass | 12:00pm | 6M/4M |
| Wednesday 26th March - Assembly | 1:45pm | Hosted by Grade 4 |
| Wednesday 2nd April - Mass | 12:00pm | 6B/4B |
| Wednesday 9th April - Mass | 12:00pm | 5M/3M |
| Wednesday 9th April - Assembly | 1:45pm | Music Assembly (3-6) |
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Grade 5 & 6 Football & Netball Roster, Various Locations
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