Dear Parents, Carers, Staff and Students,

A warm welcome back to the start of Term Three. I hope the mid-year pupil vacation break enabled all members of our St Anthony’s community the time to rest and spend quality family time. 

At Mass on the weekend a number of our Year Six students, along with other children in the parish, commenced an important milestone in the faith journey. They began a four week preparation in order to be ready to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. This sacrament is called Confirmation because the faith given in Baptism is now confirmed and made strong. Confirmation means accepting responsibility for your faith and destiny. Childhood is a time when you’re told what to do, and you react positively to reward and negatively to punishment. Adulthood, even young adulthood, means that you must do what’s right on your own, not for the recognition or reward but merely because it’s the right thing to do. The focus is on the Holy Spirit, who confirmed the apostles on Pentecost (Acts 2:1–4) and gave them courage to practice their faith. Catholics believe that the same Holy Spirit confirms Catholics during the Sacrament of Confirmation and gives them the same gifts and fruits.

This week we have been impressed with how our students have returned and appreciate how the large majority of our students have ensured they adhere to our prescribed uniform standards and high expectations. I remind all parents that, as per our uniform policy, if there is an issue with your child wearing the correct school uniform please inform their classroom teacher with a note explaining the reason. Please see the attached Uniform Policy document that provides the clear guidelines and expectations.

Long Service Leave - Mr Justin Devlin 

I will be taking Long Service Leave from this Wednesday 27 July until Friday 5 August. In my absence Mrs Julieann Ferguson will be Acting Principal.

Take Care

Mr Justin Devlin

Principal