Week 8 Term 2 2021

Dear Rosary Community

On Friday 11th June, the staff commenced working with Lisa-Jane O’Connor from the Primary Maths Association.  We are currently reviewing our Mathematics teaching and learning and looking to establish some agreed practices at Rosary School.  We believe that:

• children should have seven years of congruent mathematics learning with a consistency of mathematical language and mathematical learning experiences; and
• given the right environment and a child’s engagement, all children can experience success as a mathematics learner.

We will continue to work with Lisa-Jane for the remainder of this year and again in 2022 to ensure continuous improvement in our mathematics teaching and children’s learning.  I thank Annabel Parletta and Seva Maitianos for their work in organising this professional learning.

Yesterday we welcomed 25 new Mid-Year Reception children and their families who will be joining us in Term 3.  The children have the opportunity to attend three orientation sessions to meet their teachers Mrs Amy Ramsey and Miss Fiona MacDonald and familiarise themselves with the school environment.  The parents also gathered to learn a little more about Rosary School.

Today the Reception children left on their excursion to Monarto Zoo.  I thank their teachers and the parent volunteers for the work they do to provide these wonderful learning opportunities for the children here at Rosary.

Regards

Susan

Sacrament Program

Currently, there are 22 Rosary students preparing to receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist, together with students from Blackfriars, St. Dominic’s and the Parish. As part of our commitment to a 'Family Centred' approach, candidates and their families have attended two workshops conducted at Blackfriars in preparation for this. The Year 4 teachers and I will also hold a ‘Sacrament Day’ next Thursday, 24th June with the students to compliment the workshops and in the lead up to the Sacrament Liturgy / Masses the following weekend, including a visit to the Church with Father Paul.

I ask that you keep these students in your prayers.

A reminder of dates:

Confirmation will be conferred to Rosary students on Saturday 26th June at 10am in the Rosary Church.

Students receiving the Eucharist for the first time have chosen one of the following parish Masses:

Saturday 26th June 6pm
Sunday 27th June 10am or 5:30pm
Saturday 3rd June 6pm
Sunday 4th July 10am or 5:30pm

The Gospel from last Sunday, the 11th Sunday in Ordinary time, is focused on the ‘Parable of the Mustard Seed’ when Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to plants that grow up from tiny seeds.

Though it was the smallest of seeds, once sown the mustard plant sprang up and spread rapidly. The parable’s metaphor about small things having a large impact encourages us to do our part, no matter how little it seems, and to trust that God will bless and multiply our effort. The parable also reminds us that when we love God, our love continues to grow so that we can share that love to others so they too can scatter some seeds of love and the Kingdom of God to many people.

Below is an interesting reflection about a ‘tiny seed’ …..

A tiny seed.
Inside there is a plan,
A hope, a dream of great possibilites.

Within a small seed of faith,
Resides all the power of God.

Plant the seed. Water it carefully, lovingly,
Than let the Lord take control.

In even just a shred of faith in God
You'll find promises-
Of Christ's victory in your life,
Of faith moving mountains,
Of the resurection,
And heavenly destination.

Life eternal begins today.
Start living it now.

Then join with others living in the Spirit,
Each one giving all through a grain of faith
Countless mountains, moving across nations
Building up the glorious Kingdom of God.

Last week we received 3 chicks as well as 12 eggs in an incubator.  The eggs hatched and we enjoyed observing them. We had to make sure that they had fresh water, chick starter and a warm light globe to keep them warm. We learnt about the "Life Cycle of a Chicken".

On Friday they will be leaving us and going to live on a farm. We will miss them!

SAVE THE DATE: QUIZ NIGHT

Mark the date in your diaries, Saturday September 18th.

The P&F is excited to host the quiz night at The North Adelaide Football Club Function Room. Tickets are $25 each. BYO nibbles only, drinks to be purchased at the bar. 

Jake Graziani from Saluti Alla Familia will be making delicious wood oven pizzas on site, thanks to Locale Woodfire Catering and these will be available via pre-order. Tickets and pizza orders will be available from Term 3, week 1. This will be our major fundraising event for the year and its purpose is to raise enough funds to provide students of all year levels, access to state-of-the art digital technologies. This will support the school’s goal to continue to grow specialisation in this area. We are looking for donations for silent auction items and wine for a wine wall. If you are able to donate, please email. In the subject line, please write ATT: Tess for silent auction items and ATT: Catherine for wine donations. We welcome your generosity and look forward to hosting this event.

The Family Movie Day, this Sunday June 27th, is almost sold out!!! 13 tickets remain, so get in quick if you want to secure these last tickets. To order an additional ticket email in the subject line address Melanie Movie Day.Popcorn, drinks, choc tops and combo deals can be purchased on the day, directly at Palace Nova. Please arrive from 1.30pm as the movie commences at 2pm. To everyone that has bought tickets - thank you and we hope you enjoy the screening of Cranston Academy: Monster Zone.

Hot chocolates will be available for the remining three Fridays of the term. All sales are the Qkr! App by Friday at 8:15am, no cash sales will be accepted. Reception and Year 1 students will have their hot chocolates delivered to their classrooms. All other year levels will need to collect their drinks once they have been given a ticket with their name from their teacher. If you have any issues with the app, please contact Melanie Fazio, as the P&F have no access to the App.

Have your child's memory captured forever!

Tuesday July 27

Envelopes will be sent home on Friday July 23.

Payments can be made on the day or online (details will be enclosed on your child's envelope).

The envelope must be returned Tuesday July 27 with your preferred payment option.

Please remember that full winter uniform must be worn on the day.