As we return from the Easter break, our commitment to fostering strong connections – with our students, community, and faith – remains central. Our recent Easter Liturgy, prayer service for Pope Francis and our Anzac Day liturgy powerfully demonstrated this spirit of unity within the St Anthony’s Catholic community, a privilege we deeply value.

Reflecting on Sunday's Gospel (John 21:15), Jesus' question to Peter, "Do you love me?", prompts us to consider how we embody this love within our community. As part of our Catholic teachings, we are often reminded that experiencing Jesus' love is fostered through our relationships with one another. In a world that celebrates individuality, we are called to go further, embracing the dignity of each unique person as Jesus did. This commitment allows us to actively live out our school values.

This term is dedicated to continuing the important work of Catholic education with high expectations for all. Our teachers will be thoughtfully assessing student learning in preparation for Semester One reports and parent/teacher interviews. We warmly invite you to actively engage in your child's learning journey. Should you wish to gain insights before these formal meetings, please feel welcome to contact your child's teacher through the school office.

School Cyclic Inquiry

In the coming weeks, our school will be participating in a School Cyclic Inquiry (SCI). This is a collaborative, school-led process that typically occurs every four years.

The SCI is a valuable opportunity for St Anthony's to:

• Celebrate and showcase the effectiveness of our long-term strategic improvement and growth in faith, learning, and wellbeing to the Bishop of Wollongong, the Director of Schools, and our wider community.
• Identify key strategic improvement priorities to guide our next School Strategic Improvement Plan (SSIP).