Rozelle is a place where Aboriginal children learned, played and celebrated their culture for thousands of years on this beautiful, natural land. As we learn, play and celebrate together on this land, we honour the Wangal people of the Eora nation and pay our respects to elders both past, present and emerging.
Term Two has kicked off with a busy and at times wet start! It was wonderful to welcome back both staff and students last week, with teaching and learning programs quickly back in full swing.
A standout event during our first week was the special Anzac Day Assembly, expertly coordinated by Tara Bryant. The assembly showcased our talented senior band and choir, who performed the first verse of the national anthem in the Darug language. Alex H from Year Six delivered a perfect rendition of the Last Post. We were honoured to have four Rozelle parents, currently serving in the armed forces, join us for this meaningful occasion. For those parents who haven't had the chance to attend a RPS Anzac Day Assembly, I highly encourage you to come next year. It truly is a special event that highlights the very best of our Rozelle community.
After last week’s postponement due to rain, our Cross Country carnival took place yesterday. Although the weather was not overly kind, the students were incredibly well behaved and responsive to the changing weather conditions. It was fantastic to see parents volunteering their time and cheering on our runners. We had some impressive results, and RPS will be sending a strong team to the Balmain Zone carnival. A big thank you to our Year Six parents for keeping everyone's energy up with a delicious cake stall! Abbie Walker and Isabella Lungo, who coordinated the carnival, were at Waterfront Drive at 7am mapping out the course, setting up the gazebo and laying down tarps to ensure the day was a success. Thank you Abbie and Isabella.
For our teachers, it's a busy fortnight as they meet with parents to discuss student progress and achievement. These meetings are an essential part of the school’s Reporting to Parents Framework and complement the Semester One report, which will be sent home later in the term. I would like to extend my gratitude to our staff who have made themselves available before and after school for these important discussions.
CONGRATULATIONS DANCE GROUPS
We are delighted to announce that our Year 4/5 and Year 6 dance groups have successfully auditioned for the NSW Public Schools ‘In the Spotlight’ Dance Festival! Set to be held at the Seymour Centre, this event will showcase the talents of both teachers and students in dance education through their performances.
SEMESTER ONE REPORTS
This semester, we are introducing an updated school report designed to improve clarity and understanding for parents. Developed by the NSW Department of Education, these new reports will still showcase your child's progress across all subject areas, with teacher comments provided in English, Mathematics, and a general comment section. The reports will feature a new achievement scale and descriptions, offering a clearer picture of your child's development. As always, parent-teacher interviews will remain an essential opportunity to discuss your child's progress in greater detail.
NO PARENT PARKING OR DROP OFF ON SCHOOL GROUNDS
Parents should never drive into the school to access the bottom car park. This was observed earlier this week when a parent accessed the bottom car park to drop off their child for before school tennis. Access to our car parks are for Rozelle staff only.
TERM TWO ASSEMBLIES
Assemblies are held on a Monday at 2.15pm and alternate between K-2 and 3-6. This term, the schedule is:
Monday 12 May, 1 Mekong (K-2)
Monday 19 May, 6 Derwent (3-6)
Monday 26 May, Reconciliation Week whole school assembly
Monday 16 June, 2 Alesund (K-2)
Monday 23 June, 6 Loch Ness (3-6)
Monday 30 June, 1 Thames (K-2)
SCHOOL PHOTOS
Our school photo days are set for Monday 2 June and Thursday 5 June. On these days, every student will have both a class photo and an individual portrait taken. These photos will be available for purchase through The School Photographer. In the coming weeks, families will receive information about which day their child's class will be photographed.
