THAT'S THREE YEARS IN A ROW

The School Board has decided that there will be no increases for the 2020 year and that all charges and fees will CONTINUE to be frozen at the 2017 level.

What a wonderful night we had !!!

A big thank you to our amazing P & F group for organizing last Fridays Disco.

The children had an amazing time !

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As you know we have begun the organisation of the school for next year. There are three areas that families are involved in at this stage:

• Future Planning Forms

This is the form that indicates that your child/ren will be returning for 2020. This form is due back by Friday September 20th.

• Class Placement

We invite parents to share any relevant information about the placement of their child/ren for next year’s classes. This must be put in writing to the principal by Friday September 27th. (See Week 4 newsletter for further details)

• Student input

Before the end of term students will have an opportunity to name some students they would like to be with next year. We will make every effort to place students with at least one person on their list.

This term the two year 6 classes have been working together to investigate the mathematics present in a variety of sports. 

Their investigation is a part of the Primary Mathematics Association 'Powerful Learners Mathematics and Numeracy Challenge', a statewide competition that promotes students appreciation of the scope of mathematics in their lives and their creative and critical thinking skills. Our students thoroughly enjoyed working together collaboratively and were able to conclude that there is a lot of mathematics in not only sport, but also their day to day lives.

We have an amazing time with our little playgroup visitiors each Wednesday.

Sera does wonderful job inventing and preparing exciting new activities each week.

Please let us remind you that next term,  Playgroup will start week 2 term 4.

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Twice each term the Principals of Catholic Schools in South Australia gather for a full day to discuss relevant issues that affect our system of schools. The big news was the announcement of a new Catholic school.

News that Xavier College will build another campus at Two Wells has been met with a positive response from families in the local area wanting a Catholic education for their children. Earlier this month Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) announced it would open its newest school at Two Wells in 2021. The school, which will be located in the Hickinbotham Group’s Liberty Estate housing development, will initially cater for students from Reception to Year 6 but will progressively cater for students up to Year 12.

Finance News

A friendly reminder that unless you are already on a payment plan or other arrangements have been approved by the school, all school fee accounts must be paid in full by the end of Term 3, 2019.

If you require further assistance please contact one of the school Bursars (Melanie Fazio or Alan McLaughlin).

Thank you!

September 12

Lisa and I attended the 2019 Australian Primary Principals Association National Conference, held in Adelaide last week. The key focus of our learning was on how collaboration, connection and community can support us to lead in new ways and strengthen our current ways of working. 

The program offered the opportunity to come together to experience innovative practice based on contemporary educational thinking. The goal is that together we will grow our knowledge, connections and support to build an even stronger and more vibrant community of primary school leaders. Leaders that make a difference in their community, undertake intentional work with a commitment to children’s wellbeing, growth and achievement.  The 2019 APPA Conference brought together principals and leaders from across Australia representing Government, Catholic and Independent sectors.

Last day of Term 3 will be a casual day. All proceeds to go to Catholic Charities.

School soccer comes to an end this weekend with the annual soccer carnival. A number of teams gathered for trophy presentations last weekend. We are also pleased to announce that we came 5th out of 41 schools in the “Fair Play Award” which is judged on our players, coaches and parents’ behaviour. Many thanks to Vanessa Roberts (and her helpers) for coordinating the Soccer program this year.

Keep your kids smiling SA Dental Service Dental care is FREE for ALL babies, preschool and most children under 18 years at School Dental Service clinics. Our specially trained staff provide comprehensive dental care to help prevent pain and tooth decay. We will always talk to you about what your child needs before we provide any treatment.
We have been a trusted government dental service for children since 1969 and bulk bill under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule. Call us now for an appointment!
Your local clinic is: Prospect School Dental Clinic Phone: 8632 1926 or use the link on our website to ask us to contact you. www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/dentalappointment

We wish Annabel Parletta and Lisa McCormick all the best as they both have the last three weeks of term off and are heading overseas. Helen Tadrowski will be work in 6AP over this time. Lisa will be replaced by a team of people who play leadership roles across our school. These teachers will be given time to do some of Lisa’s role, as well as working on the area they lead.

Just a reminder that children return to school on Tuesday October 15th in term 4. Staff will be involved in professional learning on our Religious Education program on the Monday.

Please note that RGL will not be selling popcorn next Thursday (week 9) due to swimming.

This will be the last newsletter for this term. In week 10, Margaret Moshos (Newsletter Guru) will be on leave and we will be undermanned in the Front Office. We appreciate your understanding when visiting the front office in week 10.

A mother and pre-school child were inappropriately approached by an older man at Coles this week. The police have been informed. It is a timey reminder to keep a close eye on your children in shopping centres and other public places, also to remind your children about stranger danger.

Congratulations to our team of Reception students (Cooper, Barnaby, Lachie, Jess & Brandon) who came second in the RoboCup Junior.  I attended their first performance where the “oohs” and “ahhs” from the crowd of adults and fellow competitors (who were all 10yo+) was quite audible as our young group hit the stage and performed magnificently.

SACA offer the following Cricket programs throughout Term 4:

Year 2/3 Kanga Cricket (Friday nights)
Year 4/5 and/or 5/6 (Saturday mornings)

If your child is interested in joining a team (or for more information) please send me an email before Friday 13 September. 

No cost / all equipment supplied.

We will need a Coach for each team too! Let me know if you can help.
Thanks 
adam.west@rosary.catholic.edu.au

National Gardening Week offers a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the simple joys of gardening and to highlight the associated environmental, social, spiritual and health benefits. This year the focus of National Gardening Week is on children with the aim of nurturing and inspiring the next generation of gardeners. We will be celebrating National Gardening Week here at Rosary School on the 16th October (Wednesday Week 1, Term 4). Classes will be invited to come and pot some herbs to take home and grow. This is directly connected to our Catholic Identity and understanding around Pope Francis’ call to ‘care for our common home.’ Clearly in the Australian curriculum there is an explicit focus on sustainability. What better way to help children understand both our faith and learning by participating in National Gardening Week.