10 April 2024

Principal’s Report

As the term ends it is great to reflect on all the wonderful learning and experiences our students have participated in. A big thank you to all staff at Rosetta for their efforts to ensure that Rosetta Primary is a welcoming, caring, and positive place to be.

Literacy and Numeracy teaching has been focused and intensive and improvements and successes are constantly being made by students. We are determinedly encouraging resilience and perseverance in all students when approaching aspects of learning but also to build personal growth.  Students are encouraged to respond in positive ways to their challenges and to think about what really matters for their learning and wellbeing. This also includes regular attendance at school. Making good choices and thinking through their decisions is persistently being developed across the school.

Our Wellbeing team focus on programs to support leaning and respond to student needs. Being safe and happy continue as areas we promote.  This ensures students know how to seek out and respond appropriately when they need to be calm and provide thoughtful, respectful, and caring responses.

We wish everyone a great holiday break and look forward to seeing everyone returning to school on Monday 29 April ready for Term 2.

Remember – every school day matters!

Nola Lenthall
Acting Principal
for Deirdre Arendt

Coming Events

Merit Certificates

The following Merit awards were presented for Courage

School hours/Supervision

Teachers commence duty when the school gates are opened at 8:30am. Supervision of students does not commence until then. Students are dismissed at 2:45pm and collected by 3:00pm. If you are unexpectedly late, please contact the school on 6208 1200 and collect your child from the office.

Lunch break is from 1:05pm-1:50pm.  If you need to collect your child during this time, please inform the office in the morning so this can be organised.

On Assembly days please make pick-up time before students are in the Hall so that disruptions are kept to a minimum and the audience can enjoy the Assembly.

If required, Before and After School Care is provided by Lady Gowrie. Bookings are made directly by contacting Lady Gowrie on 6230 6864.

Interschool Athletics

On Wednesday 3 April, Rosetta competed in the Division C Interschool Athletics Carnival. We finished 8^th as a school for the day, only 30 points from finishing 4^th. All students involved had a great day and are to be commended on their behaviour and effort put in throughout the carnival. There were also some great individual performances that can be seen below:

Grade 6s
Ryan – 1^st 200m, 1^st 400m, 1^st 800m, 1^st 1500m
Emmy – 4^th Shotput
Dylan – 4^th Shotput
Makaylah – 3^rd 100m
Maika – 4^th 400m

Grade 5s
Leo – 2^nd 400m, 3^rd 200m
Toby – 4^th 100m
Wil – 2^nd 200m
Amelia – 3^rd 200m
Annabel G – 2^nd 800m
Annabel M – 3^rd 800m

Grade 4s
Tom – 3^rd 100m, 1^st 200m, 3^rd 800m
Harry – 4^th 400m, 3^rd 200m, 1^st 800m
Jordan – 2^nd 100m, 1^st 200m
Chris – 4^th 100m,
Maddison – 3^rd 200m
Ella – 1^st 800m
Aria – 2^nd 200m, 3^rd 800m
Grade 4 boys placed 2^nd in their 6x100m shuttle relay race, well done Tom, Harry, Chris, Kodie, Jordan and Emilio.

Grade 3s
Thomas – 4^th 100m
Lachie – 3^rd 100m
Kyle – 3^rd 100m
Nicholas – 4^th 100m
Kacey – 4^th 100m

Grade 3 boys placed 4^th in their 6x100m shuttle relay race, well done Thomas, Leo, Nicholas, Lachie, Charlie, and Kyle.

A special thank you and congratulations to Ryan and Maika who were selected as team captains for Rosetta and demonstrated outstanding leadership and determination throughout their events! Also, a big congratulations to all students who stepped up into races that were vacant due to absences or students leaving throughout the carnival. Everyone gave an outstanding effort in all events!

Another big congratulations to all the competitors, we are very proud of all your efforts on the day!

Mr Johnstone
HPE Teacher

5-6C Excursion

On Wednesday 15 May, 5-6C will be attending Government House for an excursion. 

Students will be touring the grounds and house, harvesting and planting vegetables, as well as cooking with fresh produce from the garden. There will also be an opportunity to meet with the Governor. 

We will be leaving school at 9:40am and returning by 2:00pm. 

As morning tea and lunch are provided, students will not be required to bring their own food for the day. Please advise the school office of specific dietary requirements by Wednesday 8 May so Government House can be advised. 

Thank you. 

Ms Allanby 
Class Teacher

Rosetta Primary School Cross Country Carnival

Our annual Cross Country Carnival will be held for the whole school on Tuesday 14 May in and around the school grounds. An Interschool Team to compete at the SPSSA Carnival will be selected from Grade  3-6 students at the conclusion of our own school carnival. Students will become familiar with the course after practicing during PE classes.

K– Grade 2 races
Will be held inside the school grounds and races will be led and assisted by our House/Vice Captains and Daily PE leaders.
Grade 3-6 races
Are held in and around the school grounds with many course marshals along the way to aid and assist our students.

Please note:

• Recess will be held slightly earlier for all grades, 10.15am - 10.35am 
• There will be no Daily PE.
• Normal lunch eating arrangements apply.
• Children are to come prepared with clothing for all types of weather.
• Children are encouraged to wear “House” coloured tops. However, coloured zinc cream or coloured hair spray is not allowed.
• We ask that spectators please remain in the designated spectator area on the hill to allow for all students to have easy access to the course.

Order of events: Tuesday 14 May

10.45am                      Grade 6 Boys and Girls
11.00am                      Grade 5 Boys and Girls
11.20am                      Grade 4 Boys and Girls
11.40am                      Grade 3 Boys and Girls
12:05pm                            Grade 2 Boys and Girls
12.20pm                            Grade 1 Boys and Girls
12.30pm                            Prep Boys and Girls
12:40pm                            Kinder classes, Boys and Girls

Goodluck to all competing students. We hope everyone has a great day!

Thank you,

Mr Johnstone
PE Teacher

Special Persons’ Day Stall

Thursday 9 May, the School Association will be holding their annual Special Persons’ Day Stall to coincide with Mothers' Day.

All students will have the opportunity to attend with their class to purchase a gift for their special person if they wish.

Gifts generally range from $1 to $10, with a limit of two gifts per student.

Donations are not necessary, however if you would like to donate, items such as chocolates, coffee cups or small plants are greatly appreciated and can be left at the school office.

If you would like to assist at the stall and have your WWVP and your Safeguarding Training completed, then please contact the stall co-ordinator Kim Jones or Fiona Hancock via the school office. The office can also provide assistance on how to complete the short Safeguarding training required.

School Association Meeting

We need you!

To ensure that we can continue to bring new ideas, change and improvement to our school, the School Association requires new members.

We are currently at a point where many of our existing committee are in their final year or two of eligibility and we are in desperate need of new members. If you have never been to a meeting before, now is the time!

The School Association welcomes all parents and guardians to attend our first School Association Meeting for the year.

Where – Rosetta Primary Staff Lounge
When - Thursday 9 May
Time - 5:00pm until approximate 6:30pm

If you would like to receive a copy of the agenda prior to the meeting, or to add an item to the agenda, then please email rosettaschoolassociation@gmail.com

Fiona Hancock and David Sheppard
School Association

E Team

Our garden beds are ready for some new plantings and now the weather has cooled down, we will be voting on which plants we want to grow.

Have a wonderful holiday break and stay safe.

Our fun fact this week is…

Looking for some ways to keep busy over the holidays?

• Keep children engaged in real-time learning by doing real-time interactive activities.
• Keep them active.
• Keep them full.
• Keep things short and simple.
• Keep them coming back for more.  😊

Mrs Devereux
E Team   Co-ordinator

Children’s University

It is not too late to return your 2024 enrolment form (ALL participating students need to do this)

or to hand in your passport for stamping.

Parents should have received a copy of the Holiday Activity Booklet and opportunities via email. If you have not received this, please let me know asap and I can re email or provide a paper copy.

With holidays coming up, it is the perfect opportunity to get busy and add some learning hours to your passport.

Mrs Devereux
Children’s University Co-ordinator

Questacon Circus

Today we were lucky enough to have the team from Questacon National Science and Technology Centre in Canberra, visit us at Rosetta Primary to share their show.

This FREE show is offered in conjunction with the Australian National University and aims to excite and engage students through science, technology and innovation to prepare them for life in the twenty first century.

Students from Prep to Grade 6 were involved in 3 different presentations.

We would like to thank them for giving us this opportunity.

Mrs Devereux
AST

Retirement Congratulations to Mrs Kristina Marsh

Our long serving Library Technician - who has worked to ensure that our Library hums along and everyone benefits from being able to share and enjoy books and borrow regularly throughout the year. Officially retired on Tuesday 9 April.

We wish her good health and happiness as she moves into the next chapter of her life beyond school.

Congratulations from everyone at Rosetta Primary School

Easter Fun

Some of our students showing off and celebrating their prizes from winning the Colouring -in Competition for Easter.

Congratulations to the winners and to all who participated – a big thank you!

Community Noticeboard

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/

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