Dear Families,

I wish you all a warm welcome to Term 3, especially those who are beginning their time with the Rosary School Community. The transition students and Kenneth in year 3 and Jacob in year 1 who all arrived with very big smiles and have settled well into the school day.

We also welcome two new staff members, Amanda Coombe and Anna Schultz who are the transition class teachers.

I am very excited to join this community and I look forward to meeting and working with you all. I have really enjoyed this week meeting the students, staff and parents and would like to thank you for your generous welcome. The children were so excited to be back at school and I enjoyed hearing their stories about their families and their holidays. Please feel free to come up and introduce yourselves. I will be in the yard each morning and afternoon, or if you wish to see me to discuss something please make a time at the front office.

On my first visit last term I was very impressed by the staff and students who were engaged in their learning activities and their willingness to share their ideas with me. One of my passions is students’ thinking, especially mathematical thinking and I look forward to spending some time in classrooms with students as they engage in their learning.

Next week we are offering Parent / Teacher meetings - these meetings provide an opportunity to meet and discuss the progress towards your child’s learning goals and report, as well as any other relevant information. If you have not already made a time, please ensure that you do because we value our collaborative partnership in supporting your child’s learning.  The letter that came with your child’s reports and the school website also has a link to the information about how to book into the interview meeting.

From the beginning of Term 3, Rosary school in accordance to Government Health advice has seen an easing of some restrictions.  Please note:

1. Finish times will return to 3pm for all children Transition to year 6.
2. Parents will be allowed onsite.

CONDITIONS INCLUDE:

Not entering classroom buildings – this includes the Reception classes' communal area where school bags are placed.

Parents may see teachers in their classrooms for meetings that are made by appointment contacting the teacher directly.

3. Drop off and pick up – We highly encourage all families to continue this practice – especially those who have worked so hard to inspire independence in their children. It’s been so lovely to watch them thrive, carrying their bags in and smiling

Gates will only be opened at 2:55pm and will close at 3:20pm. Entry for pick up is through the gates only.

4. Library will reopen at lunchtimes for the children
5. Playgroup may recommence in Term 2, Week 2
6. Volunteers will be allowed onsite (the 3 step clearance process must be undertaken)
7. Uniform Shop will re-open Mon 8-9, Fri 8-9 and 2-3 pm
8. Assemblies will recommence – Please note that only parents who have children in the class hosting will be able to attend.  Seating will be 1.5m apart. 

DATE: Tuesday July 28 

ALL STUDENTS TO WEAR FULL WINTER UNIFORM

Mindful of the current situation and in consultation with our school, MSP Photography will be instigating a new process for the taking of school photos this year.

Please read the relevant information below:

A creche will be available in our library during interviews for those who require it for children not involved in interviews. We also encourage you to use the library if you have long gaps between your interviews, as it will be warm and cosy.  Please read the following information:

Reconciliation

A reminder that Reconciliation Liturgies for 2020 will be held in week 3.
Rosary School children who have prepared to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in 2020 are invited by the Parish to choose one of the following evenings to come along to St Laurence's Church in North Adelaide.
Please note, only immediate family will be able to attend due to the current physical distancing requirements.