Principal's Message

Hello Roxburgh Homestead Community,

Though it has been a fortnight of crazy weather, we’ve had a great fortnight of learning here at Roxburgh Homestead Primary School.

Labour Day Public Holiday – Monday 9th of March

A quick reminder that Monday is a public holiday across Victoria and our school will be closed on this day. We look forward to welcoming back all students on Tuesday 10th of March.

NAPLAN – Next Week

From the 11th of March next week, students in Grade 3 and 5 will be completing NAPLAN tests across Australia. At RHPS, our year 3 and 5 students will undertake NAPLAN assessments from Wednesday March 11th to Monday March 23rd. Please refer to the table below for specific test dates.

11/03/26 - Writing Assessment

12/03/26 - Reading Assessment

13/03/26 - Conventions of Language Assessment

16/03/26 - Numeracy Assessment

17/03/26 - Catch-up Day

18/03/26 - Catch-up Day

19/03/26 - Catch-up Day

23/03/26 - Catch-up Day

If you have any questions regarding the NAPLAN tests, please reach out to your child’s classroom teacher.

Harmony Week - Iftar Dinner: 16th of March

As many in our community know, our Iftar event has become a tradition in March each year. This has been a night where we open our school on an evening to come together and share a meal during Ramadan, which is a special time for many in our community. Last year, we had a wonderful evening with many families joining us. 

This year, in the spirit of including everyone and with it falling so close to Harmony Week, we are encouraging all families to join us and bring a meal that represents their culture. Though the school will be providing a barbecue, popcorn and water, we are hoping for a large turnout, with a communal picnic type of feel where we can all connect and learn about each other’s food and culture. 

After speaking with several families, we have decided to hold the event on Monday the 16th of March, from 7:00pm – 8:45pm. On this night, the school gates will open from 7:00pm, and families will be invited in to set up for eating time, which is projected to be between 7:30 and 8:00pm (when the sun sets), as is tradition during Ramadan. 

Ways to Participate

Option 1: Share a Dish

Contribute to the communal table by bringing:

A main course for the shared table

A dessert to spread some sweetness

Savoury snacks for everyone to enjoy

Option 2: Bring Your Own

If you prefer, you’re welcome to bring food for just you and your family.

Whether you are participating in Ramadan or coming along to connect with others and share part of your culture, all are welcome and encouraged to join us.

What to Bring

Beyond food, we will have some tables and chairs available, but to ensure comfort, we encourage families to bring a picnic blanket or extra chairs.

Registering for the Event:

To help us plan and ensure enough space for all, please register for the event and let us know if you are coming: https://compasstix.com/event/429fd4e1-81f6-4ef0-b100-8c0bc6e8c5d4

Please also be aware that any child attending must be joined by an appropriate parent or guardian.

For those who are observing Ramadan, separate male and female prayer spaces will be provided. 

If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact the school office. 

That’s all from me for another fortnight. Keep smiling!

Kind Regards,

Brock Wilson

Principal

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