Holy Rosary

Today our school celebrated mass together for the Assumption of Mary.

The Assumption of Mary reminds us of her special place in God’s plan. At the end of her earthly life, Mary was taken body and soul into heaven. This feast celebrates her deep faith, her role as the mother of Jesus, and her example of love and obedience to God. It is a day of hope, reminding us that we are all called to share in God’s promise of eternal life.

Loving God,
Today we celebrate the Assumption of Mary, your faithful servant.
May we, like Mary, say “yes” to your call with courage and trust.
Help us to live with love, humility, and joy,
And to bring peace and kindness to those around us.
Amen.

Dear Parents, Friends, Guardians and Staff,

Dominican Dance Group – A Magical Performance!

We are thrilled to celebrate the exceptional performance by our Dominican Dance Group, who truly brought the stage to life with their piece "Magic in Me." The energy, creativity, and joy displayed by our dancers were simply fabulous.

Congratulations to all our talented performers, and a special thank you to our brilliant choreographer Miss Vivante for her inspiring leadership and vision. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to Miss Isla Cornwall for her invaluable support throughout the preparation and performance.

It was a proud moment for our school community, and we are grateful to everyone who helped make it so special.

Student Arrival Times & Supervision Reminder

A reminder to all families that student supervision begins at 8:15 am in the undercover area. Students should not arrive at school before this time unless attending Discovery Kids Before School Care.

Please note that playgrounds, the oval, and spaces outside the junior classrooms are not supervised before or after school. While parents may choose to supervise their own children during these times, the school does not accept responsibility for students outside of supervised hours and areas.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us maintain a safe and well-supervised environment for all.

Class Groupings – 2026 and Beyond

From the beginning of the 2026 school year, student class groupings will be reshuffled annually. This approach supports both academic and social-emotional development, ensuring balanced and inclusive classrooms.

The process will involve student input to generate a sociogram, helping us understand friendship dynamics and social connections. Leadership will then work to create well-balanced classes, considering academic needs, social-emotional wellbeing, and peer relationships.

If there is confidential information relevant to your child’s wellbeing that may assist in this process and your child’s current teacher is not aware, please email me directly at michael.odwyer@cewa.edu.au before the close of business on 28 August. I appreciate you sharing this relevant information. While it will be considered as part of your child’s overall needs, please understand that it will not be the sole factor in our decision-making. I will not be entering into further correspondence regarding this matter.

We are fortunate to have an exceptional team of professional educators. For this reason, requests for specific teachers will not be considered.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we continue to prioritise the holistic development of every child at Holy Rosary.

Have a fantastic weekend.

Kind regards,

Michael O'Dwyer
Principal

Last night, our Dance Club performed for the very first time at the Catholic Performing Arts Festival - and what a magical performance it was! 🪄💃
A huge thank you to Miss Vivante for her incredible preparation and to Miss Cornwall for her support.
Well done to all our performers - you made us proud! 💙

Get ready to “Book an Adventure!” at Holy Rosary!

Mrs Butson has been busy transforming our library into a gateway to adventure as we get ready for Book Week!
This week, students have been collecting boarding passes and travelling to new worlds through books. 🌍✨

This week, our students took part in Science Week, exploring the theme:

Our Year 3 students have turned their love of art into something special! Inspired by their own ideas and the upper school's Art Club, they decided to start their own where every Year 3 student is welcome. Every day, they come together during playtime to create, explore, and share their artistic talents. Kindness and creativity are at the heart of this club, making it a fun, supportive space for everyone to express themselves.

The Parish have advised us that a large funeral will take place on Tuesday 26 August at 10:30am. Parking will be limited between 10am - 12pm. Thank you for your understanding 🌻.

When

Every Friday in Term 3

Time

Starts at 7:40am and concludes at 8:15am

Location

In the library

Year Groups

For students in Year 3 to Year 6 only

*A friendly reminder that students attending Friday morning for Numero should not arrive too early, as supervision begins at the scheduled start time.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Round 2 of the junior chess tournament is now complete. Round 3 will commence in Week 6 after Book Week. Please check in with your child to see if and when they are playing. A lot of coordination goes into the planning of the games, so last minute lunchtime withdrawals from school for appointments etc will ensure a forfeit and end their time in the competition. If your child is sick, I will try to accommodate them if I can by switching games around within the rounds.

Parents can email admin@hrs.wa.edu.au in the morning to notify me if their child will be absent for their chess game.

This week, students have flown on Holy Roly Air and booked a multitude of adventures under the sea, in the sky and on land. “The Wobbly Bike” was our CBCA shortlisted book of the week. Next week is Book Week with our famous Parade on the courts (weather permitting) on Friday morning 22 August. After the Parade, parents are welcome to view the Book Week art in the library until 10.30am. Students are encouraged to dress as their favourite book week character using items they already have at home or can borrow or make. The focus is on ensuring the event is fun, without creating extra work or cost for families. Thank you for your support of literacy at Holy Rosary.

Mrs Butson

“Then Pop says he has the answer, he knows just what to do. ‘The secret is keep practising when learning something new.’” The Wobbly Bike by Darren McCallum and Craig Smith.

This week, our Year 6 students participated in The Kid’s Helpline’s anti bullying event. This online, live lesson supported what the students are learning in Friendology and reiterated that Holy Rosary is a school of kindness where everyone feels safe, welcome and belongs. https://kidshelpline.com.au/kids

Please see this week’s parent engagement session below for URStrong. I hope you are all enjoying the program as much as staff and students are here. Students are participating in a refresher, along with Buddy Time set for YAY week next week so they can support their peers with their excellent Friendology knowledge.

Must-haves, Deal-breakers, & Ice-Cream: It’s important that children really understand the difference between healthy and unhealthy friendships. Through the URSTRONG program, we use a visual tool called The Friend-o-meter. Here’s an activity to do with your child to explore these important social boundaries.

Year 6 Council Groups started for Term 3. Please ask your child about the amazing work they are doing to create a school community that is inclusive and kind. As always, don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any queries.

Mrs Butson

Dear Parents, this week we have had tummy aches, headaches, colds and covid in our communitity. To try and limit the spread Boorloo Public Health Unit has advised that good hand hygeine and coughing etiquette is imperative. If you could go through the below with your children this weekend, we would be very grateful.

Together we can keep our community as healthy as possible.

All parent volunteers must complete this form before assisting at school. Please click the link below to fill out the declaration - it only takes 10 seconds. Thank you!

Monday 18th August

Year 4 First Eucharist Retreat Day

Friday 22nd August

Book Week Dress Up Parade

Saturday 23rd August

First Eucharist Mass at 6pm

Term 3, 2025 - Wednesday 23rd July - Friday 26 September

We warmly invite all families to join us for our upcoming school and parish Masses as we come together in prayer and celebration:

• Saturday 23rd August at 6pm – Sacrament of Eucharist Mass

These are special opportunities to gather as a faith community, and we’d love to see you there.

Please see the attached information on how to order lunch for your child on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

🤠 Saddle up and join us for our Wild West-themed Parent Night. Come dressed in your best western gear and get ready for a night of fun!!!

More details are on the way, including how to grab your tickets and food. In the meantime, round up your mates!

We'll be offering tables of 10 at a discounted rate, but no need to form a group to join the fun — individual tickets will also be available. We’ll have shared tables set up, so everyone’s welcome to mosey on in and sit wherever suits them.

And don’t miss out on our massive raffle! Some amazing prizes will be up for grabs, with tickets available for purchase the week before the event.

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If you need to order a Smartrider Card for your child to travel on public transport, you can now order this online by clicking on the red button below. Please be careful when ordering as there are two Holy Rosary Schools. Our school is listed as per the below screenshot.

Our Lady of the Rosary Parish

Parish Office - 9446 2055

Father Peter Hoang OP - 0412 445 199

Email: doubleview@perthcatholic.org.au

Please click on the below to view our latest newsletter, thank you.

• Five days a week during term time
• Vacation Care during school holidays
• Available for children attending Kindy through to Year Six.

Free Tackers Sailing Experience is an opportunity for kids aged from 7 to 12 years old to have a go at sailing a Tackers boat in the safe, protected waters of Hillarys Boat Harbour (near the foot bridge).

Qualified instructors and assistants will be in the water with the sailors, guiding and helping them to have a fun-filled exciting experience on the water.

No previous sailing experience is required, and they don't need to be a member of a sailing or yacht club to participate, to have a go. It's FUN! It's FREE!

Subiaco Marist Cricket Club is excited to announce that registrations are now open for the upcoming Woolworths Cricket Blast season starting mid-October at John Lucas Oval, Newman College.