Whole School News

Empathy Day Fundraiser

The JSC are thrilled to share that they have teamed up with past RPS student Henny (class of 2022) and her Community Learning Partnership (CLP) team at Thornbury High School to host Empathy Day at Rosanna. The CLP's mission is to raise awareness of homelessness and teach about empathy, whilst raising money for local charity, Haven Home Safe Preston.

Empathy Day

• Thursday 6th November

• Students are invited to dress to express themselves and bring a gold coin donation

• The CLP team will run Empathy activities with the Year 3-6 classes

• The P-2 students will participate in Empathy activities with their teachers

• Money raised will be donated to Haven Home Safe Preston, a community and affordable housing provider delivering housing and homelessness services

We look forward to welcoming Henny and her team to our Assembly on Friday 31st October where they will briefly share about their mission and promote our fundraiser.

As always, thanks for your support :)

Rubbish Free Lunches

Hi Families,

The Sustainability Team is excited to continue the Rubbish-Free Lunch Challenge throughout Term 4 until the end of the school year! We encourage all students and families to get involved by packing lunches that help reduce waste and care for our environment.

Please see the attached information for tips and ideas on how you can best support this wonderful initiative.

Kind regards,

Jenelle

On behalf of the Sustainability Team

Hockey Clinics

Earlier this week, we participated in a free hockey clinic organised by Hockey Victoria. It was a fantastic opportunity for our students to learn new skills and for some to experience hockey for the first time. Students had the chance to engage in fun drills, work on their techniques, and, most importantly, enjoy the sport on our new synthetic grass area. The Latrobe Hockey Club is holding free hockey sessions for any student who would like to further their experience in this sport. For additional details and to sign up for future clinics, please refer to the pamphlet included in this newsletter.

Book Club - Issue 7 

Magazines for Issue 7 of Book Club have been sent home.

Every purchase from the Scholastic Book Club not only gives your child wonderful educational resources at home, but also contributes to the school Library collection which benefits all of the school children. 

There are 4 ways to order: 

1. By credit card using LOOP, where you complete the book order and pay online – nothing needs to be sent back to school 

2. Credit card over the phone, you still need to complete an order form & return it to school with the 11-digit receipt number 

3. Cash (correct money) in an envelope with the completed order form 

4. Cheque (made payable to Scholastic Australia) with the completed order form 

Orders are due back to school by Friday 24 October, with delivery around one week later.

RPS 2025 Yearbook Cover Competition 

This year, we are very excited to announce that our yearbook will be professionally printed by My YearBook! Over the past two years, we created and printed our own yearbooks in-house as we trialled the process. Now, with the experience we’ve gained, we’re ready to take the next step and have a professionally designed and bound yearbook to celebrate our amazing school community. 

Selection Process 

• The Junior School Council will carefully review all entries. 
• The winning design will appear on the front cover. 
• The runner-up design will be featured on the back cover. 

Student Checklist 

Before handing in your design, check that you have: 

• Written “Rosanna Primary School 2025 Yearbook” on the front. 
• Used pen or texta for all outlines (no grey lead). 
• Put my name on the back of my page, not the front. 
• Made my design bright, colourful and creative. 
• Drawn it the right way up: portrait A4 (tall, not wide).

Some Previous Examples....

Parent Helpers Needed!

Literacy Resource Organisation for 2026

Wednesday 10th December 9.30am -1.30pm

We’re looking for a some parent helpers to assist with preparing and organising literacy resources for the 2026 school year. This may include contacting books or sorting materials. If you’re available to help or would like more information, please get in touch with Heidi Yule.

heidi.yule@education.vic.gov.au

Students Of The Week

Congratulations to our fantastic leaders of learning!

Term 4 - Week 2

Prep S

Cedric - For working so hard to improve his handwriting. Your letters are so beautifully formed; they are the correct size, direction and sit nicely on the dotted thirds. Keep shining bright, superstar! 

Sasha - For her fantastic efforts in reading this week. We’re so proud of your growing love for books and we can't wait to see where your reading journey takes you next, Sasha! 

Prep D

Frida - Frida, your determination and active participation in learning this week have truly stood out. Your writing has improved remarkably, and your hard work is shining through. Keep striving for excellence, Superstar! 

Louis - Louis, you are a shining example of our school values and a positive influence in the classroom. You have shown great readiness for Grade 1, and we couldn’t be prouder of you. Keep it up! 

Prep T

Marlow - Marlow your enthusiasm for learning is infectious. You are always asking questions to know more and love any opportunity to help others and share your knowledge. 

James - James I could not be prouder of how you are approaching your learning. You are such a great role model with how you listen and give your best with everything you do. 

1S

Gracie - For showing an excellent understanding of fact families in maths! You have a great understanding of how numbers are related through addition and subtraction. 

1W

Kai - You always give 100% in phonics, joining in with reading and eagerly sharing your ideas. Your enthusiasm, especially when spelling words, is fantastic to see. Keep it up Kai! 

2K

Georgia - You’ve been making much more responsible choices and starting your learning with focus and independence. It’s great to see your effort and growth, well done, Georgia! 

2J

Zoe - Well done on your awesome alliteration sentences in writing this week. Z is a tricky letter and you wrote a fantastic tongue twister using your name!

2P

Millie – For always being ready regardless of the lesson or teacher. 

3/4Y

Shelly - You’re always so kind and respectful to everyone, in and out of class. Even when a bird swooped in, you stayed calm and collected. Nothing can ruffle your feathers! 

3/4R

Lincoln – You always read with such a strong voice during choral reading tasks in literacy. You’re a great role model for others in this field. Keep up the great work Lincoln! 

3/4V

Felix - For your insightful contributions in our class discussions especially in literacy, you show that you are eager to contribute and your wise responses show a deep understanding and a wide vocabulary. Well done Felix! 

4/5B

Annika - a fantastic effort in writing this week, Annika. Your expanded sentences were well written, included great vocab and were punctuated very well. 

5/6A

Mia – Thankyou for doing such a wonderful job at this week’s transition session for the new preps. You are a fantastic role model for our younger students. Well done Mia!