Holy Rosary School Derby
NEWSLETTER / TERM 1/ Week 6/ Friday 14th March 2025
Message From Miss Melanie
Our swimming carnival for 2025 went very well and the students enjoyed all the activities on the day. Thank you to Miss Alexis for organising and all the staff who helped on the day for this event to run smoothly. Unfortunately, due to our small numbers, we will not be participating in the West Kimberley Inter-school Swimming Carnival in 2025. We will review all of our carnivals early in Term 4, so that we can look at ways to ensure we are able to compete.
At the end of last year, I asked for families to join a committee for use to look at our current House (Faction) system and to look at how we can restructure to allow for better engagement for all students. I will ask for interest again at the beginning of Term 2 as this is something we need to look at prior to the start of 2026. Please look out for this request in the newsletter early next term.
NAPLAN is well underway and our students are working to the best of their abilities to complete the range of tests. I have been very pleased with the efforts made by all students so far and all should be proud of their positive and diligent approach to the tests. The final test will be completed on Monday, with catch up testing over the remainder of the week for any students who have missed any tests. Thank you to Miss Margaret and Miss Bec for organising and supervising the students.
Just a reminder to families that before school supervision of students, starts at 7.35am. We ask that children do not arrive before this time. Supervision of students after school, finishes at 2.35pm. We ask that all students are collected by this time. In the event that you might be late for pick up, please contact Miss Jenna in Admin so that your child can be notified that you will be late.
God Bless.
Miss Melanie
Rejoicing Religion
We are currently raising money for Caritas. The Holy Rosary Parish will be having a Curry Fundraiser on Saturday 22nd March and all families are encouraged to support. Curries will be available to purchase for $15 from our canteen from 12.00pm on the Saturday, entry will be via the back gate on Villiers Street. A limited range of drinks will also be available for purchase for $3.
ALL money raised will be sent directly to Caritas Australia. Any questions, please contact Father Steve.
School Uniforms 2025
We have a limited range of new shorts available in smaller sizes to purchase. Smaller size shirts have been ordered and should arrive in the next week. We will keep families posted on when stock is available.
Medical Action Plans 2025
Please ensure that the school is supplied with a current medical action plan for your child, if they need one. Parents are required to provide the school with a new plan at the start of each school year.
Health Care Card Discount 2025
It is essential for Health Care Card holders to complete the necessary form immediately to be eligible for the school fee discount. Please come into the Admin to provide details at the start of the new school year.
All Health care Cards MUST be current so if yours has expired please come in and provide the updated details to Miss Jenna in Admin.
SAVE THE DATES!
Term 1, 2025
CHANGE OF DATE
Wed 9th April Last day of Term 1 (for students)
Fri 11th April - Last day of Term 1 (for staff)
Term 2, 2025
Mon 28th April - First Day of Term 2 (Staff and Students)
Fri 9th May - MAGIC Day Activities
Thur 15th May - HRS Cross-Country Carnival
Mon 2nd June - Public Holiday
Thurs 5th June - West Kimberley Inter-school Cross-Country Carnival (Broome)
Thurs 19th June - Football/Netball Carnival (Derby) TBC
Mon 30th June - Fri 4th July - NAIDOC Week Activities
Please note dates and events may change over the term
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Contact
Email: admin@hrsderby.wa.edu.au
Website: https://hrsderby.wa.edu.au
Location: 99 Loch Street, Derby WA, Australia
Phone: 9161 7200