A note from Mr Jackson

Parents Gather to Explore Emotional Coaching

Wednesday 25 March

Around 30 parents, carers  and staff attended our first termly ParentED evening in Chandler Hall on Wednesday night. It focussed on emotional coaching and supporting children through acknowledgement and reflection on emotion.   Joan Lauricella, an experienced Family Support Worker from healthAbility outlined practical ways to help students name their feelings, build understanding, and develop strategies to move forward when overwhelmed by emotion. The discussion balanced affirming emotions with promoting positive, constructive responses to behaviour. If you missed the session and are eager to taste a little of the evening contact Kate Arnot, Health & Wellbeing Leader, to request access to the event video.

The Term Two ParentED session will focus on understanding and developing cybersafe practices. We will explore the impact of technology and social media on children and practical strategies families can use to support healthy, age-appropriate use. Watch this space for details or contact the office to express interest.

Murals Launched

Monday 23 March

At Monday’s assembly we celebrated the unveiling of several new murals that reflect life and learning at Rosanna Primary School. These artworks, completed over recent months, showcase student creativity and community collaboration. Thank you to the project team and everyone involved for helping bring these murals to life. The artworks will be mounted for the whole school community to enjoy.

Junior School Council Buns Arrive on Friday 

Friday 27 March

The traditional hot cross buns were favourites and choc chip closely followed up at the Junior School Council Bun-Rasier. While the amount of money raised has yet to be calculated, Rosanna Primary proved again that they love an Easter Bun! Thanks to students and some helpful volunteers who will ensure they get to the right students today. We are making sure that students are well aware of their responsibilities to ensure that the buns arrive home intact!

Students have nominated the charity State School’s Relief for the funds raised. We look forward to hearing from the JSC Team about how their fundraiser went.

Student Leaders Head to National Young Leader's Day 

Friday 27 March

Every year the school supports our student leaders to attend National Young Leaders Day, held at the Melbourne Convention Centre on Friday 27th March. These events are held around the country to support and encourage students taking on leadership roles. The day consists of talks, videos and interactive activities about what it means to lead yourself and others in today's world. Keynote talks are presentations from prominent people from many different walks of life.  We look forward to hearing more about their experiences at next week's assembly.

2027 Prep Invitations 

We are enjoying welcoming a range of families onsite to attend our Prep Tours and Come & Play Sessions. These are opportunities for families to gain a clearer understanding of life and learning at Rosanna Primary School. If you have a neighbour or friend who may wish to consider enrolling their child at the school, please encourage them to explore the range of opportunities we have on offer to see a little more of the school. They may wish to visit the 2027 Prep Information page on the website to learn more or book their place.

2027 Prep Information Morning 

Saturday 28 March

Over 80 parents will gather on Saturday morning to tour the site, hear a little of our learning and taste some delicious Rosanna Primary sausages! It is a chance again for our local families to consider enrolling their child at the school for the coming year.

Early End to Term 1

2:30pm on Thursday 2 April

A reminder that students will be dismissed on the final day of Term at 2:30pm on Thursday 2 April 2026. Supervision in the yard will continue until 2:45pm. If you require your child to be supervised beyond this period, please ensure that you register with TheirCare.

Assembly Date Change

Please note there will be no assembly next Monday. As it is the last week of term we will finish with the assembly on Thursday at 1:45pm. The assembly will celebrate student learning and include a farewell to a valued long-serving member of our community. All families are warmly invited to attend as we acknowledge contributions and say goodbye.

Thanks Tanya

Thursday 2 April

During the last assembly we wish to farewell Tanya, our TheirCare Coordinator. In last year’s evaluation and review of the TheirCare program, Tanya was praised her professionalism, calmness under pressure, gentle manner, and strong connection with students. Her long standing coordination of before and after school care and vacation care has been a benefit for all who have participated. At next Week’s assembly we will thank her for her service and wish her every success as she moves into early childhood education.

Wider Community Health Concerns: Protecting against measles 

Measles cases are rising in Victoria and around the world. Returned travellers make up most cases, but local spread has also been detected. Vaccination is the most safe and effective way to protect yourself and others against measles. People need 2 doses of a measles-containing vaccine to be fully protected.

To help protect against measles, you should check your family’s measles vaccinations today. This is particularly important if you are:

· planning any travel

· were born during or after 1966

· were born overseas

You can check your measles vaccination records: 

· on your Medicare online account through             MyGov or by contacting the Australian                   Immunisation Register on 1800 653 809

· on your personal health records, such as your     childhood immunisation records

· by speaking to your GP or immunisation               provider.

Measles is a viral infection. It spreads easily from airborne droplets, such as from coughing or sneezing, and nose and throat secretions.

Symptoms may include:

· fever

· feeling tired or unwell

· cough or runny nose

· sore and red eyes (conjunctivitis)

· diarrhoea – especially in infants.

This is usually followed by a red, blotchy, non-itchy rash that often starts on the face before spreading down the body. Measles can cause serious illness and be life-threatening. People who are not fully immunised or have not had a previous measles infection are at increased risk. Pregnant women, children aged under 5 years and those with weakened immune systems are at increased risk of severe illness and complications.

If your child develops measles symptoms, you should:

· keep your child home from school and seek         medical care and testing

· call the health service and wear a face mask       when travelling to and attending the health         service

· let our school know if your child has measles,     or is being tested for measles

· keep your child at home until well and advised   by a health professional.

Anyone who does not have 2 doses of measles vaccine, or is unsure, can get a measles vaccine.

Free vaccines are available for:

· infants aged 12 months to 18 months

· children and teenagers aged under 20 years

· adult refugees and humanitarian entrants.

Free vaccines are also available for anyone with or without a Medicare card if they are:

· born during or after 1966 who have not                 received 2 doses or are unsure, including             people born overseas

· infants from 6 months and before 11 months       of age before overseas travel.

Vaccination is widely available at your GP, local pharmacist, local council or Aboriginal Health Service. Call ahead to see if you are eligible for a free vaccine. If your child has had new or catch-up vaccines, we encourage you to give our school an updated immunisation history statement.

For more information, refer to: 

· the Better Health Channel web page How to        find your immunisation records 

· the Department of Health for translated                 resources about measles and measles                  immunisations

· your GP, local pharmacist, local council or           Aboriginal Health Service.

Remembering ANZACs

In the initial week of term two, the school commemorates Anzac Day, a tradition where school captains visit the Watsonia Cenotaph to remember the impact of war on communities, particularly Australia's role in various conflicts. The Junior School Council will visit classes in the following week to offer students the opportunity to purchase a badge in remembrance of the sacrifices made over the years. Badge prices range from $2 to $5. The invitation to buy the badge will be extended in the last week of term one and the first week of term two.