In the spirit of Luke 15:1-3,11-32, let us pray for the lost and the found, for those who stray and those who return, and for the boundless joy of forgiveness and reconciliation, echoing the message of God's unwavering love and mercy.

Amen

Dear Parents, Friends, Guardians, and Staff,

What a fantastic day at the swimming carnival! The passion and sportsmanship shown by our students were truly inspiring. A huge shoutout to our Physical Education teacher, Rob Flexman, for all the hard work behind the scenes - it takes a lot to pull off such a successful event, and we are so grateful! A big thank you to our wonderful staff who helped set up, our dedicated parents who volunteered their time, and our fabulous P & F for keeping everyone refreshed and hydrated with ice poles. What a team effort!

Attendance - it really does matter! As a teacher, I completely understand how challenging it can be to navigate the higher costs of flights and accommodation during school holidays (believe me, I’ve been there too). But taking holidays during term time can have a big impact on your child’s learning. Even a little bit of absenteeism can add up, affecting academic progress, social development, and long-term success. Let’s work together to make sure every school day counts.

Now, onto something exciting: the P & F has an incredible social event lined up for next week, Wine and Cheese Night! It’s time to book your babysitters or call in the grandparents because this strictly adults-only evening promises to be a fantastic way to meet other parents and strengthen our vibrant Holy Rosary community. Don’t miss out, buy your tickets online now as ticket sales strictly close at 6pm Monday. No ticket, no entry.

It’s also wonderful to see so many parents booking meetings with their child’s teacher. If you haven’t had the chance yet, it’s not too late - there’s still time to schedule your meeting. These meeting strengthen our parentship in your child’s learning.

Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy cheering on the Eagles as they soar to their first victory this year in the derby. Go Eagles!

Kind Regards

Michael O'Dwyer

Principal

Our wonderful Mrs. Walsh has been busy tending to our herb garden, and she’s got plenty of eager little helpers! 🪴🌱💚 It’s amazing to see our students so engaged, learning about plants, sustainability, and the joy of growing their own food.

A big thank you to Mrs. Walsh for sharing her passion for science and gardening with our Holy Rosary students! 🌿👏

Pre Kindy have a normal school day on Tuesday 1st April – the rest of the school has parent teacher meetings but this doesn’t apply to Pre-Kindy.

On Tuesday, April 1st, we will be holding Kindy – Year 6 Parent-Teacher Interviews, giving you the chance to meet with your child’s teacher for a quick 10-minute chat. 📝👩‍🏫

⏰ School will finish early at 12:00pm, so please plan accordingly! If you haven’t booked your interview yet, be sure to do so via the link emailed to you.

We look forward to connecting with our families and celebrating our students’ progress! ✨

Meeting Locations:

• Classroom teachers will meet parents in their child’s classroom.
• Specialist teachers will be available in the following locations:
• Rob Flexman (Sport) – Sport Office (located underneath the Library)
• Aine Walsh (Science) – Science Room
• Michelle Kirwan (Music) – Music Room
• Signora Peccia (Italian) – Art Room

If you are unsure where to go, please ask a staff member for assistance.

On Thursday 3rd April, we are lucky enough to welcome Camp Quality to Holy Rosary. Camp Quality’s cancer education program has been teaching children about cancer with a fun and interactive puppet performance, for over 33 years. The program focuses on telling the broader cancer story, including how to support someone who is facing their own cancer diagnosis or that of a loved one. We believe this will be an informative and beneficial session for all our students.

Specific information about what is covered in the presentations to each year level, can be found in the Letter to Educators and Families, attached below.

Our clever Pre-Primary students have been getting hands-on with the letter R—rolling out playdough to form the letter and bringing their learning to life! 🌟🎨

Play-based activities like this help develop fine motor skills, letter recognition, and a love for learning. Plus, it's so much fun! Keep up the great work, little learners! 👏💙

In Week 10, we will gather in prayer and reflection to prepare our hearts for Easter. We warmly invite families to join us for these two events:

✝️ Easter Mass (Years 1-6)
Our Year 6 students will lead us in a reverent Easter Mass on Thursday, 10th April at 9:40am. Families are invited to join us as we reflect on the significance of this holy season.

✝️ Stations of the Cross Re-enactment
Our Year 4 students have been working hard to prepare a moving re-enactment of the Stations of the Cross. This will take place on Friday, 11th April at 9:00am in the gym.

We look forward to sharing these special events with our school community.

Our Year 6 scientists have been busy experimenting in the lab, using balloons, funnels, and a whole lot of curiosity to explore exciting science concepts! 🧪💡 Hands-on learning like this helps develop problem-solving skills, creativity, and a love for discovery.

It’s always fun watching our students investigate, predict, and experiment—who knows what they’ll discover next?! 🚀🔍

Applications for Kindy 2027 enrolment are now being accepted. Please make sure to submit your application by the end of Term 1, April 11th, 2025. Siblings of current students are not required to attend an interview with the principal.

Congratulations to 3D for winning the Library Trophy.

This Thursday 3rd April is the Second Hand Book Sale for Project Compassion. For 50c students can purchase a preloved or used book from the front of the library at lunchtime. If you have any books you would like to donate to the sale, please deliver them to the front of the library on Tuesday 1st, which is also half day close for Parent Interviews. There will be boxes outside the door. Thank you for your support of Project Compassion.

Mrs Butson

“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” – Mother Teresa

The Year 6 Christian Service group is currently collecting donations for the Vinnies Pantry. Please donate to the tub in your child’s classroom or in the office by Thursday 3rd April.

Mrs Butson

There’s nothing better than seeing our students enjoying playtime together! 🌟 Whether it’s building friendships, using their imagination, or simply sharing a laugh, play is an essential part of learning and growing. 💛✨

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!

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

Tuesday 1st April

Parent-Teacher Interviews

Friday 4th April

Wine & Cheese Sundowner

Term 1, 2025 - Wednesday 5 February - Friday 11 April

We are aware of a rise in COVID cases within our community. If your child is unwell, please keep them at home until they feel better. By working together, we can help reduce the spread. Thank you for your care and consideration.

Please see below all the info you need to join little Rubens Crew to get those blood and plasma donations up.

The P&F have added in a little incentive for all our Holy Rosary Families & Friends. So please feel free to share, and send us an email with confirmation once you’ve donated to go into the draw. Prize will be drawn on the 1st April.

Donation centres are available via the website and once you’ve signed up you’ll be able to make a booking.

If you’d like to be kept up to date on current and upcoming events and important information from the P&F please add us on Facebook.

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

Discovery Kids runs the before and after school care at Holy Rosary School.

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

Exciting news – there is an upcoming cinematic event that promises to inspire and uplift our communities, especially our children. Angel Studios, the creators of impactful Christian stories The Chosen and Sound of Freedom, together with Rialto Distribution, is set to release THE KING OF KINGS in cinemas on 10 April 2025 in Australia.

This animated film, featuring an all-star cast including Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, Mark Hamil, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, Forest Whitaker, and Oscar Isaac, brings to life the story of Jesus Christ through the imaginative lens of Charles Dickens narrating to his son, Walter. You can watch the trailer here https://youtu.be/Ddiqz3BT7i8 .

THE KING OF KINGS is more than just a movie—it’s a powerful tool for faith formation and moral reflection. This heartfelt retelling of Christ’s journey emphasises His love, sacrifice, and triumph, making it especially relevant for children as they grow in their understanding of faith. Through its engaging storytelling and stunning animation, the film connects timeless Christian values—compassion, courage, and hope—to the challenges of our modern world. It’s an opportunity to inspire young hearts and minds while offering families a shared experience that reinforces the Gospel in a fresh, relatable way.