8 November 2023

Principals Report

Over the last few weeks we have had many reasons to celebrate our students. Congratulations must go to the Grade 5 and 6 students who entered the Lions Club Peace Poster Competition, they were: Scarlett, Taylah, Mimi, Mia-Rose, Rory and Sophia. This Peace Poster competition, gave our students the chance to express their visions of peace and inspire the world through art and creativity. A special mention must go to Scarlett for her award of first place and to Taylah for her award of second place.

Thanks must also go to Mrs Burgess for her generous time allocation so that the entrants could create their posters in the lunchtime.

Congratulations must also go to our interprimary swimming team, a team who gave their very best on the day and represented the school proudly with outstanding behaviour. Many thanks to Mr Johnstone for his coordination of the team.

During lunchtimes, we have a number of competitions currently happening or about to occur. Thanks must go to Miss Graham for her coordination of the Netball competition. Teams are formed and led by students and the standard of competition is high. The Futsal competition is about to start and that is another competition where students create and captain their teams to an elimination final. Thanks to Mr Johnston for his coordination of this event and to Mr Huseyin for his support in this competition.

It is also wonderful to see our music room open at lunchtimes with students invited to use the instruments to rehearse and practise music. Thanks must go to Miss Castle for this opportunity which she presents to the students.

As you can see, we have many active opportunities for our students at lunchtimes, all of which they enthusiastically participate in.

Kind regards
Deirdre

Coming Events

Notices sent home from 25 October – 8 November

Merit Certificates

The following Merit awards were presented for Growth

Canteen News

Unfortunately, the canteen will be closed for the next 2 weeks. Friday 10 November, and Friday 17 November. I apologise for any inconvenience. The canteen will return on Friday 24 November. 

Bec Blackwell
Canteen Manager

Lil and Pre-Kinder Excursion

On Wednesday 22 November, Lil and Pre-Kinder groups will be visiting the ‘Mindful Wildschool’ at Chauncy Vale. Buses will be provided:

LiL families will depart school at 9am and return by 12pm.

Pre-Kinder families will depart school at 11:30am and return by 2:30pm.

These sessions take place in the Chauncy Vale Wildlife Sanctuary and will be facilitated by Jane Rose, who runs Mindful Wildschool.

The session will be in a large clearing with long drop toilets nearby.

There is access to a shallow creek nearby but children must be accompanied by a parent if they choose to venture there.

Please wear warm clothes and bring a change of clothes for the ride home. Closed in shoes or gumboots are also required.

A packed snack and drink is encouraged as children often get quite hungry after playing outside.

Please register your interest at your next session or by ringing the school office on 62081200.

If you have any questions please contact Mrs Douglas or Mrs Davis.

Mrs Douglas and Mrs Davis
Pre-Kinder & Lil Teachers

Excursion: 2A and 2-3

On Monday 27 November Grade 2 Bayley and Grade 2/3 Webb will be attending a performance of The Sleeping Beauty at the Playhouse Theatre.

Students will be required to wear their school uniforms. Classes will leave at 10:30am and return by 1:00pm.

Mrs Bayley and Mrs Webb
Class Teachers

Excursion: Prep A, Prep-1, 1A, 1-2

On Friday 1 December, Prep A Scotney, Prep-1 Gamble, 1A Roberts and 1-2 Will are travelling to the Botanical Gardens to watch a performance of Pinocchio. We will be leaving school at 9.15am and returning by 12.30pm. Students will need their hats, raincoats, and a packed lunch.

Miss Scotney, Miss Gamble, Miss Will, Ms Roberts
Class Teachers

Kinder Enrolments 2024

We are now accepting enrolments for kindergarten 2024 (for children born in 2019). We encourage all families with children starting kindergarten in 2024 to complete an enrolment form available from the school office.

Families are welcome to join our pre-kinder program on Wednesdays 12:30pm-2:30pm.

Administration Team and
Mrs Davis
Pre-Kinder Program Leader

Crossing Guard

After 8 years of being our Lolly Pop lady, Valma has made the decision to leave due to health reasons. Valma has sent this message; ‘ Thank you to all the people I have met in my 8 years of doing this job. I will miss you all. All parents should be very proud of their children, they are well mannered’.

We would like to thank Val for her years of service and friendly manner, and we  wish her well for her future.

The Lion’s Club Peace Prize

Last Tuesday 31October, a small group of students from Grade 5 and 6 at Rosetta Primary were invited to an awards ceremony for the Lion’s Club Peace Poster Prize.  The students involved had sacrificed their lunchbreaks and their own time during their holidays in the weeks preceding the event on their individual submissions for the prize.  The calibre of work produced by these students was incredibly high and the judges advised they were impressed with the submissions by our students. 

During the event, we are proud to advise that Rosetta Primary was lucky enough to be awarded first, second and third prize in the awards.  A big congratulations to Scarlett who was awarded first place, Taylah who received second place and Mimi who was awarded third place.  Further congratulations need to be extended to all the students who participated and their amazing work.  Scarlett’s work will now continue on into the Tasmanian division of the international competition, where it will be judged against entries from all over Tasmania.  We wish her all the best and look forward to hearing further progress on her participation in this event.

Mrs Burgess
Art Teacher

Hobart City Mission Food or Toy Hampers for Christmas

In the front foyer we have containers available for the collection of food items or toys that can support families in Hobart requiring additional support during the festive season. We are accepting tins and other food items that have the dates checked and suitable for families to use. Toy donations should be suitable for younger children. We appreciate donations to Hobart City mission.

The Wellbeing Team

Toys

We recommend that toys or other personal items brought to school by students are named as during play these are often shared in games, misplaced or indeed at times lost or confused with the belongings of others. Sometimes younger children in particular struggle to understand the idea of lending a toy during play time and then returning the item. Staff are unable to guarantee the safety of personal items that students bring to school.

Premiers Reading Challenge

Congratulations to all students who completed the 2023 Premier’s Reading Challenge. The special certificates from the Premier of Tasmania, Jeremy Rockliff MP have been handed out to students. Thanks to everyone who participated and especially the families who supported this opportunity.

Happy Reading and we look forward to students participating again in 2024.

Mrs Lenthall
Assistant Principal

Carpark Reminder

The speed limit in the carpark is 5 km as signposted. There is a no parking zone identified on the turning circle and a no turning right at the exit point from the driveway. The pedestrian crossing in front of the school is also not a place for students to bedropped off or collected.

Families should be conscious of paying attention to all the signs and markings on the roadway at the front of the school (including the yellow painted line) and in the school grounds. The signs are to protect all pedestrians and keep everyone safe.

Sunhats

As part of being a SunSmart School we are encouraging all students to wear their sunhats for outdoor play and all sporting activities. This is part of our sun safe commitment to student wellbeing. We also encourage the use of the school hat. Please ensure your child has a sunhat available for school. Anyone who requires support in this matter should contact Mrs Lenthall.

More family information about being aware of sun safety can be found at – 

or

Quick facts for families to consider:

• Skin canceris the most common cancer diagnosed in Australia.
• Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world.
• Data tells us that more than 18,200 people have already received a melanoma diagnosis in 2023.
• The sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiationis the major cause of skin cancer. UV damage also causes sunburn, tanning, premature ageing, and eye damage. The good news is you can prevent damage – and skin cancer – by being SunSmart.
• Whenever UV levels reach three or higher sun protection is necessary. Evidence suggests that prolonged sun exposure increases your risk of developing skin cancer.
• Unlike the sun's heat and light, we can't see or feel UV energy, so check the UV for your location on the free SunSmart appor on the Bureau of Meteorology website.

The Wellbeing Team

2024 Wellbeing Data

This year’s Student Wellbeing and Engagement Survey data has returned to us, and we will be sharing this in coming weeks through the next newsletter and in various meetings. Watch out for our infographic sheet which will be distributed soon.

Wellbeing Team

COMBINED PRIMARY SCHOOLS ANNUAL CONCERT

Final Rehearsal, Ticket Sales and Performance Arrangements

The annual concert will be held on Friday 24 November at the MyState Bank Arena, Glenorchy.  The final rehearsal will also be at that venue on that day. All participants are required to attend.

TRANSPORT - Students will be transported from their school to the venue by coach and returned in time for the end of the school day. Students need to be at school by 8.30am to catch the bus provided.

LUNCH - Students are required to bring their lunch and drink as there is no shop available.
Please be allergy aware (no egg, nuts, kiwi, etc.)

TECHNOLOGY - Students are encouraged to bring a suitable activity for break times. Electronic devices are not allowed.

DRESS - School uniform is required for the day rehearsal and the evening concert.

EVENING CONCERT - Parents are requested to ensure students are at the venue by 6.30pm as the concert will commence at 7.00pm sharp. Please note, due to copyright and privacy laws recording or photography during the performance is not permitted.

STUDENT PERFORMERS DO NOT REQUIRE A TICKET

Claire Reade
AST – Combined Schools Music Program Leader

Interschool Swimming Carnival

On 3 November , the Rosetta Primary Swim Team attended the SPSSA Interschool Swimming Carnival.

All students did an outstanding job with Rosetta being represented in every race which is an amazing effort. Rosetta finished 8th overall for the day. There were some excellent individual performances throughout the day. A special mention to the following students.

A big congratulations to the entire team including the emergencies who competed on the day.

Mr Johnstone
HPE Teacher

MANAGING SAFEGUARDING RISKS IN OUR SCHOOLS

Our staff play a key role in keeping students safe by proactively monitoring any risks.

The Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) recently released new Safeguarding Risk Management resources for our schools to assist with this.

These resources are designed to help us continuously identify, prevent and reduce risks to students of child abuse and harm, and support our school to be a safe environment where every child and young person can thrive and grow.

During this term we will be developing a Safeguarding Risk Management plan for our school.   The plan sets out the risks that we can identify, and most importantly, how we can reduce them.

As parents and carers, you play an important role helping us to identify safeguarding risks in our school, and I’m sure you may also have ideas on how we can reduce these risks to keep students safe. 

If you or your child/children have any questions, concerns or wish to report any incidents relating to child abuse or harm, I encourage you to reach out to me or a trusted staff member. We welcome your views and any feedback.

The Tell Someone website is also another useful source of information if you are worried that a child may be at risk of harm or is being sexually abused or groomed. 

If you have any concerns, the website gives clear information about what to look for, how to make a report and who to speak to.

For further information on the work being done on safeguarding in our school, please visit DECYP's website.

Mr Johnstone
Safeguarding Lead

Triathlon

The Schools Triathlon Challenge is getting closer with students getting ready to compete on 1 December. The school packs will arrive soon, and more information will be coming as soon as possible. We wish all 49 students from grade 3-6 the very best at this year’s triathlon event!

Mr Johnstone
HPE Teacher

ECE Athletics Carnival

On Tuesday October 31 Rosetta held its Kinder to Grade 2 Athletics Carnival. A great day was had by all.

School Health Nurse News

Family Problem Solving

Mr Bourke and Mrs Webb
Quality Teaching Coach-Numeracy

Children’s University

Next Tuesday, 14 November, 38 of our students will be graduating from Children’s University at Stanley Burbury theatre UTAS.

All these students have done an amazing job of being involved in learning opportunities outside of school hours.

Some students are graduating for the first time with 30 hours and some who have been involved for a number of years, have hundreds of hours.

One of our students has accumulated a fantastic 610 hours!

Congratulations to the following students who will be leaving Children’s University at Rosetta Primary at the end of 2023.

We would like to say thank you for your commitment and wish you all the best for the future……. Lydia, Aleerah, Sophia, Sena, Haylee, Allegra, Jett, Amali, Bayleigh, Mimi, Caitlin, Ella B,and Anand.

Mrs Devereux
Children’s University Co-ordinator

E Team

The E Team students have been busy planting seedlings, thank you very much to Mr Griff Abery, ready for the summer season.

We have planted lettuces, tomatoes, sunflowers and corn.

When we put our tomatoes out to prepare them, the tops off every plant disappeared!

We are pointing our fingers at the birds, slugs or possums.

Last Thursday, we made some recycled paper banners to scare the birds away and so far they seem to be working!

We have our fingers crossed.

Our fun fact this week is…

Shiny, reflective objects make great deterrents for problematic birds. The reflection of light off of these objects discourages birds from returning to these areas. These shiny objects, such as old CDs, aluminium cans, tin foil, small mirrors, or even metallic wrapping paper, can be hung near nesting or landing areas frequented by the problematic birds.

Mrs Devereux
E Team Co-ordinator

Assistant Principal MBH

School Contact Details

32 Riverview Parade                                                   
Rosetta 7010
Phone 6208 1200
Email: rosetta.primary@decyp.tas.gov.au
Web: http://rosettaprimary.tas.edu/
Facebook: http://facebook.com/rosettaps/

MGM Messaging System

Text/SMS 0427 016 460 with your child’s name, date of absence and the reason they are absent or late. Please note this number is for Text/SMS only not voice messages.

Late Arrivals/Early Departures

A reminder to parents if your child is arriving late/leaving early they must be signed in/out on the office kiosk. If you wish to pick your child up early on Assembly days, please do so before 2:00pm.

Administration Team