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.
WELCOME BACK!
It was wonderful to welcome everyone back from their winter break last week. Students have returned with enthusiasm and enjoyed reconnecting with teachers, friends and learning. Despite the current COVID environment, the school is doing its very best to maintain programs to ensure continuity of learning for our students. We are looking forward to another great term.
COVID SAFE MEASURES - 4 WEEK BLITZ
Earlier this week, information was sent home outlining the Department of Education’s updated Covid Smart measures. These new measures are now in place and include:
Masks are strongly recommended for staff and students. Any student who wears a mask will be supported by staff.
All visitors who enter the building are strongly encouraged to wear a mask.
Our plans for Education Week have been altered - see below for details.
All non essential excursions have been postponed.
Enhanced cleaning will continue during school hours.
Additional RAT’s will continue to be distributed.
Regular RAT surveillance testing is advised - especially if symptomatic.
If you ever are in doubt or have a question, please don't hesitate to contact the office. We are here to help and answer any questions you may have.
WINTER ILLNESS
COVID, flu and winter illnesses continue to impact staff, student and community health and wellbeing. Since returning from holidays our daily student absenteeism levels have been high and I expect this to continue for the next few weeks. I encourage all families to be cautious and if your child is unwell please keep them at home. If your child becomes unwell at school, a family member will be contacted and requested to come and collect. Your cooperation is appreciated.
CONGRATULATIONS DAVIN, VICENTE, IDA, CASSIUS AND OTIS
Last week Davin Carty competed at the NSW State Cross Country carnival. The conditions on the day were rainy and cold yet Davin’s performance was incredible and he placed 7th overall. This means he was selected as a reserve for the NSW team to compete at the national championships. What a huge achievement - we are so proud of Davin.
Vicente Golzi Braga has also received good news this week. Many of us will remember Vicente’s amazing performance of ‘Piano Man’ at a recent assembly. An audition tape was sent to the Performing Arts Unit who showcase talented performers across NSW public schools. Vicente was successful and as part of the Festival of Instrumental Music, will perform on the stage of the newly refurbished concert hall at the Sydney Opera House. Congratulations Vicente.
During the holidays, three students, Ida Lawrence, Cassius and Otis Williams travelled to the snowfields of Perisher to compete in the Interschool Snowsports Championships. All three achieved their personal best with Ida qualifying for the State Ski Championship in the Alpine division. Congratulations Ida, Cassius and Otis.
STAFFING UPDATE
Starting this week, Mrs Svinos is on five weeks extended leave. During this time, Ms Julie Day will be Relieving Deputy Principal. Ms Desiree Ronsen will take on the leadership role of Stage One (Years One & Two).
STUDENTS ON A MISSION!
Paris Tanner Black and Oscar Lodge are two students on a mission. This afternoon at 4pm on the Tiger Turf, as part of the World’s Greatest Shave they will be shaving their heads, raising money for the Leukaemia Foundation. Both students have set up an online fundraising page and I look forward to sharing with you their before and after photos in the next newsletter. Well done Paris and Oscar.
