Dear St. Anthony’s Community,

I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the many parents and carers who have approached myself and Mrs. Julie Smith with their well-wishes as we step into our acting roles during Mr. Justin Devlin’s leave. 

Mr. Devlin will be returning to his position on Monday, 28 October. In his absence, I will be serving as Acting Principal, while Mrs. Smith will take on the role of Acting Assistant Principal. Both Julie and I are committed to ensuring the continued support and well-being of our students and families during this period.

If you would like to arrange a meeting with either Mrs. Smith or myself, please do not hesitate to contact the school office by phone or email to schedule an appointment. We are here to support you and are more than happy to address any questions or concerns you may have.

Thank you once again for your continued support and cooperation.

Confirmation

Our Confirmation celebration, held last night at St. Anthony’s Catholic Parish Church, was a beautiful and reverent occasion. With Bishop Brian Mascord as our main celebrant and our Parish Priest, Fr. Peter Tien, joining him, the ceremony was a testament to the faith and dedication of our parish community.

Congratulations to all our newly confirmed students! Your commitment and enthusiasm shone brightly, and we are proud of each one of you. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the family members and sponsors who joined us for this special celebration.

A special note of gratitude is due to our Year 6 teachers—Mrs. Anita Burgess-Gorrie, Mrs. Leanne Godden, and Mrs. Vanessa Boyd—for their work in preparing the children for this significant milestone. I also want to highlight the efforts of Mrs. Julie Smith, whose unwavering support and meticulous attention to detail were instrumental in the preparation of our students for the ceremony.

A big thank you goes to all the staff at St. Anthony’s who contributed to the success of this event, from the weekend sessions with the candidates to the Mass on Wednesday.

As we move forward, I ask that you keep our Confirmation candidates, their sponsors, families, and teachers in your thoughts and prayers. Your continued support and prayers are deeply appreciated as we celebrate this important step in their spiritual journey.

Warm regards,

Julieann Ferguson

Acting Principal