Rosary Primary School, Watson in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | Primary School

Rosary Primary School, Watson

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6248 0010

Address: Fleming Street 2602 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: https://rosary.act.edu.au

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23.01.2022 Last Friday, Running Club started again during lunchtime. The team ran an impressive 2.8km! This is a wonderful opportunity for students in Years 3-6 to develop their fitness. We can’t wait to see how they improve on their time and distance over the coming weeks. Keep up the great effort!

23.01.2022 Last Wednesday we had the Camp Quality Puppet Show. The purpose of the show was to teach students about cancer; to learn that it is not contagious and to learn about how people with cancer might look and feel and how best to support them through their illness. Thanks to Camp Quality for this engaging and informative show.

22.01.2022 To all our wonderful parents and students: Parents, I thank you so very much for all the messages of support and care and concern for the staff during this extraordinary time. I also thank you for taking on board the home learning frameworks and doing your best to help your children with their learning in amongst the million other things you are having to juggle at the moment. Students, it has been wonderful to share time with those of you who have been at school with us and ...we have truly missed all of you who have been working at home. The place just isn’t the same without you and we miss your beautiful smiles and friendly faces. Next term will look very different to the way school usually works and we will all be learning together! Take time over the holiday break to look after yourselves and each other. Remember to say prayers for those who have been adversely affected by the health crisis we are facing and to count and give thanks for our blessings. Let everything you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14

22.01.2022 This term Year 1 and 2 are participating in a Numeracy Enrichment Program called Maths on the Move. The learning experiences are a combination of outdoor and indoor activities and provide opportunities for experiential, real and purposeful learning in numeracy.

22.01.2022 Thank you to the Yr 1 parents who organised and ran ‘Gelato Day’ last Tuesday. A delicious time was had by all!

22.01.2022 Year Six are flying high on day 2. With a touch of combat thrown in too.

22.01.2022 On Wednesday Kinder celebrated 100 Days of school. There were lots of fun activities and they were all looking a bit older. Congratulations Kinder!

22.01.2022 Last Thursday the school held a special assembly to say a final ‘goodbye’ to Father Kieran. It was a very touching occasion that Father truly appreciated. We feel that we have been so very blessed to have Father Kieran as our Parish Priest but he was most keen to let us know that he feels truly blessed by all of us. We wish Father Kieran every happiness as he embarks on a new chapter in his life in the city of Adelaide.

21.01.2022 On Monday Years 3 & 4 performed as a choir at Floriade. Despite the poor weather they did an amazing job singing with energy and a beautiful pitch and tone. Well done!

19.01.2022 Kindergarten and their Year 6 Buddies enjoying mini pancakes on Shrove Tuesday.

19.01.2022 The Remembrance Day Ceremony held in the Lone Pine Memorial Garden on Wednesday this week was a very peaceful and moving occasion. We gathered as a school community to remember all those who suffered and died in times of conflict and to give thanks for the peace that we enjoy and to pray for ongoing peace in our world.

18.01.2022 This term in Library, students are undertaking literature studies based on the shortlisted titles from the Children's Book Council of Australia Awards. 'Hello Lighthouse' is one of the shortlisted titles in the Picture Book category. This book is written and illustrated by Sophie Blackall (a twice Caldecott Medal Winner) and historically fictionalises the story of a lighthouse keeper. The students enjoyed learning about how Sophie created this book. Afterwards, students in K-2 created a lighthouse using various craft materials, Years 3-4 imagined some of the things they would see from the perspective of a lighthouse keeper looking out of a lighthouse window and Years 5-6 used watercolour to create their own lighthouses using the book and stimulus photos. Well done to all the students on their stunning artwork!

18.01.2022 Last Friday Yr 1 had the opportunity to study earthworms as part of their ‘Schoolyard Safari’ unit. It was a little messy but a lot of fun!

17.01.2022 Tuesday was a unique day for ten creative and extremely dedicated Yr 6 students. It was a school day like no other as it started at 8am and finished at 6pm. Giving the group 10 straight hours to plan, draft, edit, illustrate AND publish an original book. Write a Book in a Day is a competition for students in years 5 to 12 as well as adult writing groups. The students were given a set of parameters to follow to write a book for kids in hospital with the aim to transform their... day, by transporting them to another time, place or even dimension through the power of imaginative words and pictures. It has been is a fun opportunity to help kids with serious illness. Not only are all books entered created as ebooks that will be available to hospitals around Australia, but all funds raised through the competition also go towards childhood cancer research.

17.01.2022 On Friday, the school was invaded by minibeasts! Luckily, the Year 1 teachers had told Mrs Van der Sanden that it was just the Year 1 students dressing up. This term, Year 1 has been exploring minibeasts in Science. After learning a lot about them, the students dressed up as their favourite minibeast and presented information to the class.

16.01.2022 Recently, students from Year Five attended the ACT Mini Vinnies Social Justice Day at ACU. The group took part in many different workshops that highlighted how we can help support people in need within our community.

16.01.2022 Last Monday, James Lyra visited Rosary to work with staff and students as part of the implementation of the ‘Sounds~Write’ program in Kinder to Year 2.

15.01.2022 A bullseye start to year six camp!

15.01.2022 This Saturday there is an Open Day at the Indonesian Embassy. There will be food, performances and more!

15.01.2022 Yesterday we held our ‘Carols by Daylight’. It was a fun afternoon with lots of singing and laughter!

14.01.2022 This term our whole school BEST focus is 'Triumph'. We focus on working in a positive and collaborative way and celebrate our achievements. On Monday we all took part in our BEST vertical groups and worked together to complete the Spaghetti Tower Challenge. We overcame challenges to achieve success. Most of our first attempts were not overly successful but we learned from these to build a whole range of incredible towers. It was so much fun!

13.01.2022 Only three days to go until the Boorowa Touch & Netball Carnival. All the information you need can be found at https://stjboorowa.nsw.edu.au/touch-netball-carnival.

13.01.2022 This afternoon Year 5 students engaged in team building activities. Lots of concentration and team work was required for these activities and they did an amazing job. This evening they had a fantastic night running the ‘famous’ Jindy Markets!

12.01.2022 This year the Wakakirri live shows were cancelled so Year 5 entered the Wakakirri Screen Challenge instead. On Wednesday they premiered their 2020 entry, ‘The Last Spinning Wheel’, to a very excited Rosary audience. Congratulations to the students for the wonderful way in which they engaged with Wakakirri for their team work, dedication to rehearsals and remarkable performance. Thanks to everyone who helped Year 5 prepare for this year’s performance. ‘The Last Spinning Wheel’ can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZK-UWk8biA

11.01.2022 Important Boorowa Information. Here is a NEW mud map and Code of Conduct. Look for the Rosary tent. Good luck to all our teams and thanks to all the staff and parents for all your support.

11.01.2022 Today we had ‘The Day of Many Colours’. The students put on colourful clothes to raise money for Catholic Mission. We raised almost $500 Great job!!

11.01.2022 We’ve had a busy first week. Welcome back to everyone and it is lovely to see many new families joining the Rosary Community. A reminder that the parent information night starts at 5:00pm tomorrow and is followed by the welcome BBQ at 6:00pm. We’d love to see you there.

10.01.2022 Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday. Here is a snippet of what was happening towards the end of Term 2.

09.01.2022 As part of the Term 4 Arts program, Year 6 have been rehearsing scripted plays with a fractured fairytale focus. This week all of their hard work was put to the test when they performed their plays to the school. The students hit the stage on Monday, Wednesday and Friday with the audience growing each time as the positive playground (and staffroom) reviews gained everyone’s attention. Congratulations Year 6!

09.01.2022 On the last day of Term 2 we were treated to a number of performances showcasing some of talent within the school. There was singing, dancing, magic and more! Thanks to everyone who performed, a great time was had by all. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday.

09.01.2022 The month of October is dedicated to supporting the work of Catholic Mission throughout the world. This week students participated in a range of activities to learn about, pray and raise money for the Arrupe Centre in Cambodia. The Centre supports children with disabilities, helping to empower them and offer opportunities they might otherwise not have. Some of this week’s activities included making a soccer ball with recycled materials, playing a game of soccer and participating in a class Liturgy to pray for the Arrupe Centre. Rosary students showed genuine care and concern for children in Cambodia living with disabilities. Thanks to our Year 6 students for leading the school in these activities and to the Rosary community for donating generously to this cause.

08.01.2022 Congratulations to the candidates who received the sacrament of Confirmation last Thursday and Friday. Thanks to Fr Mannes Tellis for conferring the sacrament and to everyone who played a part in preparing them for this special occasion.

07.01.2022 Last Friday was a perfect day to ride or walk to school.

07.01.2022 Today Rosary hosted the final Catholic Schools Netball Carnival at Calwell Playing Fields. There were many teams and the players participated with energy and enthusiasm. A huge thank you to the organising committee and everyone involved in the planning and preparation that went into getting ready for the day. Thanks also to the staff and parents who helped with setting up, running the day and packing up afterwards. It was fabulous effort and a wonderful day!

07.01.2022 Dear Families, The Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn, and indeed many other regions have been, and continue to be, under threat. The Bushfires are of such a magnitude that most will likely know of people who have lost homes and in some cases livelihood. Our flora and fauna, already under stress due to the drought, have suffered yet again. Some good news is that, at this stage, there has been no significant damage to the twelve schools in the Bushfire zones. Supporting Fam...ilies Families who have been impacted by fires will be supported by our school. Fee remissions will be available to families in genuine need. Please contact me directly by email ([email protected]) and we will provide appropriate support. Our commitment to providing quality Catholic education for all those who seek it remains unwavering. The NSW Government has published the Bushfire Recovery Assistance (https://drive.google.com//1vBaSU6IegOPhXDxX4SLxgBK90v/view). This document details a range of assistance measures available. Counselling Additional counselling services will be available for staff, students and families who need support. Donations As part of the Catholic education system, in collaboration with other relevant agencies we will be supporting those impacted by the bushfires. For now it has been recommended that the best support for those affected by the fires is to provide financial assistance through a donation to one of the following: St Vincent de Paul Society https://donate.vinnies.org.au//vinnies-nsw-bushfire-appeal NSW Rural Fire Service https://quickweb.westpac.com.au/OnlinePaymentServlet Australian Red Cross https://www.redcross.org.au//disaster-relief-and-recovery- Speaking to Children It is likely that children will be anxious and nervous as a result of the fires. This is understandable and you may be unsure of how best to respond. The following documents may be of assistance: Bushfire Fact Sheet for Parents https://docs.google.com//1qY5kPAHsFyQdkeqoz-1NTBnW_-b/edit Advice from Beyond Blue https://drive.google.com//1kMPjFbkWxyaI0D9ZW01UTG1d3E/view Headspace Mental Health https://drive.google.com//1q87V866YK2sNElJunS6mwS_yQH/view Helping Children Affected by Disasters https://drive.google.com//10d5hM-27_jepiIvIr1xk-WjKJg/view Thank You Thank you to all those who have been actively working to fight fires across our region, or providing services to those impacted by fires. Thank you for your service, dedication and commitment to our community. Please contact me if your family has been adversely affected by the fires so that appropriate supports can be put in place. I look forward to welcoming your family back to school in the coming weeks. Wishing you every blessing, Vicky van der Sanden Principal 10.01.2020

06.01.2022 Rosary is in good hands this year with this group of leaders. Farewell Berry...It’s been fun!

05.01.2022 We are very proud to announce that Rosary won the Chief Ministers Reading Challenge in the three categories we entered- K-2, 3/4 and 5/6. This year's challenge has been particularly demanding as every child had to read 20 or more books from March to September. Our students have logged all their reading and feel very proud of their achievements. Four of our students attended the award's ceremony last Thursday to receive the certificates and book prizes on behalf of the school. Another exciting element to the ceremony was that we got to talk with Tania McCartney, an author/illustrator who is world famous and lives in Canberra! Congratulations to all the students on a fantastic achievement.

05.01.2022 On Monday we held our Remembrance Day Service. It was a beautiful ceremony in which we were able to reflect on the sacrifices that others have made to secure our freedom and bring peace.

05.01.2022 Keep up to date with information and ongoing updates regarding COVID-19 on our webpage: https://cg.catholic.edu.au/covid-19-information-and-updates/

04.01.2022 Yesterday we held our end of year liturgy. It was a beautiful ceremony with the school coming together to acknowledge our wonderful Year 6 leaders. It was also a time for the mantle of school leadership to be handed over to Year 5. In the evening each class had a special graduation ceremony with their parents. After the ceremonies the classes came together to have dinner and a disco. Congratulations Year 6!

04.01.2022 Kindergarten have been working hard on their writing each day. Last Friday they spent some time with their Year 6 Buddies publishing one of their sensational stories. They were amazed to see their work published and felt so proud. What amazing writers they are becoming!

04.01.2022 How does the environment support the survival of living things and what is our responsibility towards sustaining it? Our Year 3/4 students have been exploring this question in depth whilst having some fun along the way! They have been categorising and sorting man-made and natural materials as well learning about Aboriginal people, the tools they use and their relationship with land. Next term, our 3/4 students will be developing iMovies to persuade people to adopt more sustainable practices in their daily lives.

03.01.2022 Artwork from Rosary students is on display this week at St Margaret’s Hall, corner Antill Street and Phillip Avenue, as part of the local ecumenical Nativity Festival. The artwork and the nativity crib display can be viewed, free of charge, this Wednesday, 11 December to Friday, 13 December, from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm and over the weekend from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.

02.01.2022 A recording of 'Silent Night' made by students at Rosary. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!

02.01.2022 Yesterday we held our Superhero Fun Day. A great time was had by all. We even had a visit from Wonder Woman!