Dear Rosary Community
We have had a fabulous and action-packed start to Term 2!
In the Catholic tradition, the Easter season spans 50 days, and today we came together as a school community to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus with a whole school Mass. Thank you to the families who were able to join us for this special occasion.
Week 2 brought with it a range of enriching learning experiences, thoughtfully organised by our dedicated teachers. Our Year 3 and Year 4 students began their swimming lessons, while our Year 3 cohort also enjoyed an excursion to the Urrbrae Wetlands. Meanwhile, our Year 5/6 students started preparing for Wakakirri, and our Year 6 students began working with Arch D Radio to produce podcasts on topics of interest. We are incredibly grateful for the support of our parent community, which helps make many of these experiences possible.
This week, a team of Year 5/6 girls competed in the first round of the SAPSASA Knockout Netball competition at Netball SA Stadium. The girls went undefeated, winning all five of their games with impressive margins. Their skill, determination, and sportsmanship were outstanding. Some of these students may now be selected to represent at the SAPSASA State Championships later this year—what an exciting opportunity!
Tomorrow, 24 students will be participating in the SAPSASA Cross Country Selections. We wish them all the very best—run fast and have fun! A big thank you to Brenton Campbell for his continued dedication in organising these wonderful sporting opportunities.
Today, our Parents and Friends Committee hosted a delightful Mother’s Day Stall, giving children the chance to choose a special gift for their mum or another important woman in their life. We look forward to continuing the celebrations tomorrow morning at the Mother’s Day Breakfast and Assembly, hosted by 2NP. A sincere thank you to the Parents and Friends Committee for their time and effort in making these events so memorable.
Wishing you all a beautiful Sunday celebrating the amazing mothers and women who make a difference in our lives every day.
2025 Pupil Free Days:
- Monday, 21 July, 2025
- Monday, 1 September, 2025
- Thursday, 11 December, 2025
- Friday, 12 December, 2025
Warm regards
Susan
I would like to solely dedicate this item to how much the Rosary School community raised for our Project Compassion drive:
Thank you for your generosity.
I know that it shouldn’t sound like “show me the money,” but it IS!... It’s about a relatively small community school who is generous and authentic in their care and response to the poor. We have worked together to “unite against poverty”! This is God’s calling to each of us. Dare I say it: what is even more important than this year’s effort is that our children are witnesses to it… our example.
Just take a look at what we are passing onto the next generation! Through your example, our children will grow within their inner-most self, (the very best of places), as they demonstrate grace and empathy. It is efforts like these where they learn to act in a way which makes not only a quantifiable but qualifiable difference in their world: a world of the future that Jesus gave His life for! As challenging as it might be for us as parents, grandparents, and caregivers is to see our own go without. Nevertheless, this kind of generosity serves our children as much as it serves the poor. Because it helps our children to GROW in ways which reside in God’s infinite LOVE.
This is what the generosity of the families at Rosary School, and their teachers who work with the children, have given to the poor in 2025:
Water tank for two community school in Samoa.
This means that 3 hours of the children’s day is not taken up with the task of collecting water.... Just imagine the learning that can take place now!
In Catholic schools, we are connected by following wisdom:
“… we work together, (everyday), to nurture THIRVING people, CAPABLE learners, leaders for A WORLD GOD DESIRES.”
The life-giving teaching of Jesus, who showed great care for the poor and marginalized, is realized through Matthew's Gospel (25) when Jesus said,
“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.”
You are creating a better world through your example to the most precious resource that we have : our children. They will thrive through their care for the poor, which brings "hope" for us all.
Mandy Curtis
APRIM
'When choose to pray, we choose to grow'
This term, our Year 3 students have been looking into the fascinating world of life cycles and ecosystems—and what better way to bring their learning to life than with a hands-on excursion to the Urrbrae Wetlands.
Armed with curiosity students explored the wetlands to deepen their understanding of living, non-living, and once-living things. The day was packed with exciting activities that helped them see, touch, and experience the science they’ve been learning in class.
Their first adventure was the Wetland Function Tour, where students became mini ecologists. They carefully observed the environment, spotting and categorising living creatures, natural elements, and man-made objects. Along the way, they discovered how wetlands help filter stormwater, making it cleaner before it returns to the ocean—an impressive natural process that sparked plenty of thoughtful questions.
Next came the favourite for many: exploring what lives under the water. Students used nets to collect macroinvertebrates, then zoomed in with digital microscopes to inspect their tiny water-dwelling finds. The excitement was contagious as they identified various critters and learned how even the smallest organisms play a role in the ecosystem.
To wrap up the day, students visited the Nature Education Centre for a meet and greet with some scaly friends. With brave smiles and eager hands, they held lizards, turtles, and even had a close encounter with a python! They also learned practical tips on staying safe if they ever come across a snake in the wild.
This excursion was more than just a fun day out—it was a chance for students to connect their classroom learning to the real world. Watching ecosystems in action and engaging with nature in such an up-close way left students inspired and full of wonder for the world God created.
William Brown
Year 3 Teacher
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