​​​​Dear Holy Rosary School Community,

On behalf of the staff at Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School, I am happy to welcome you to the 2023-24 school year! I am incredibly honoured and excited to be joining the Holy Rosary community. Holy Rosary has always held a special place in my heart for many years. From 2001 - 2012, I was a teacher at St. Theresa CSS and I have many fond memories of visiting Holy Rosary with the peer mentors and working with the kids. I loved their energy and enthusiasm everytime we came to visit. We are thrilled to welcome our students and staff back to school. We hope that you were able to relax and make special memories with your friends and families. Now it is time to look forward to a wonderful new school year.

Partnering with families is crucial to promote a healthy transition to school both socially and emotionally. We recognize that students may be feeling anxious with the start of a new school year and we will continue to place a strong emphasis on social emotional learning while focusing on building classroom community. ​​

​This year's ALCDSB Pastoral theme is "Blessed Beyond Belief​" and calls us to open our eyes and our hearts to see all of God’s goodness that surrounds us. Recognizing that faith is a gift from God, we are thankful for all of the gifts and blessings that we receive, which all come from God. In response to all of God’s blessings, we offer our worship. We are blessed and chosen and that means God’s arms will always be open to us with mercy, grace, guidance and unwavering strength and love. God walks with us and knows our true heart. God is our lighthouse in the storm and casts away darkness and despair. ​ The theme song is called "10,000 Reasons​" by Matt Redman.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns throughout the school year. I look forward to meeting you soon!

Yours in Catholic Education,

Gloria Hackett-Desgagne

Principal