St Anthony's Catholic Parish Primary School Picton eNewsletter

Dear Parents, Carers, Staff and Students,

Welcome back to term four! Term four is always an exciting term full of many experiences and opportunities that cater for the diverse needs of our whole school community. Excursions and school camps are just some of the many experiences we provide for the students. It is interesting to note that when we ask students to reflect on their time at school and list the memories that really stand out, excursions are always near the top of the list.

As a school community we are so blessed that we have a dedicated staff that give so willingly of their time to coordinate these wonderful opportunities for the students. As I always say to the students that sporting gala days, excursions and especially school camps don’t just magically happen, they take time and a high level of support to organise these events. I also state to the children that engaging in these extra-curricular activities is not their right. Our students need to show the appropriate behaviours and commitment to their learning at school to be provided with the opportunity to attend these events.

Term Four is also a term of preparation. For our new kinders who today have commenced their ‘Transition to Kinder’ program, they are preparing for ‘Big School’. For our Year Six students it is a time of transition from being the ‘Big Fish in a little pond’ to being the ‘little fish in a big pond’. For our other students it is about really focusing on their learning in readiness from moving from one grade to the next. A key part of this preparation is supporting teachers in organising the class groupings for next year. Our school office systems have been preparing to move to a new financial system called Tech One. One key aspect of this rollover is that we will need to have our class groupings organised earlier in the term then normal. Therefore, you will find that I will be sending out today some correspondence to parents and care givers regarding the appropriate protocols to inform me of any key information that I need to be aware of that will help support the coordination of class groupings for next year.

Take Care

Mr Justin Devlin

Principal

Listed below are some important dates for Term 4.

October
Wednesday 23	Parish Fete Mufti Day
Thursday 24	Cricket Gala Day
Thursday 24	Year 4 Excursion
Friday 25	Year 1 Excursion
Friday 25	Year 2 Excursion
November
Friday 1	All Saints
Friday 1	Year 2 Assembly
Tuesday 5 - Thursday 7	F1 Finals
Thursday 7	Year 5 Camp
Friday 8	Year 5 Camp
Friday 15	Year 1 Assembly

Grade Mass

Kindergarten will celebrate Mass on Friday 25 October at 9:30 am in Picton Church.

Assembly

Year 2 assembly on Friday 1 November at 2:15 pm in the school hall.

AWARDS

Congratulations to the following students who will receive an award at assembly on Friday 1 November for being a great learner and wonderful community member.

Allegra Tesoriero, Madeline Benson, Giacomo Falcone, Fynn Eckstein, Arianna Phillips, Kurtis Dennis, Bella Smith, Blake Small, Jesse Pejkovic, Ivy St Quintin, Ben McMullen, Blake Finch, Sophia Sherman, Jesse Brown, Ruby Fleming, Matilda Frappell, Kade Burgess, Oliver Dengate, Madeleine Jones, Bella Kostopoulos, Riley Merchant, Elizabeth Smith, Brayden Garner-Haddad, Caite Goodall, Kristie Bond, Alex Cassar, Jackson Rae, Maverick Kelly, Poppy Eckstein, Eva Bastac, Marco Simeoli, Lachlan Batty, Cooper Noonan, Arabella Hinton, Ben Collins, Nicolas Piscioneri

Kobe Barcicki, Charlie Noble, Harrison Satara, Summer Raymond, Ebony Ellul, Olivia Cox, Charlie Frappell, Jessica Erwin, Cooper McBurney, Nathaniel Ryan, Daisy McCarthy, Beau Marano, Braxton Catford-Potter, Jesse Slater, Jayden Greene, Izaac Fiatarone, Caelan Wood, Thomas Beveridge, Gabriel Katinic, Thomas Ryan, Lisa-Marie Blewitt, Zachary Collier, Ezrah McNeil, Jeremy Martin, Mya Rae, Lara Watton, Jaxson Sanders

Uniform Shop

The uniform shop, located in the school hall will be open every Friday morning between 9:00am - 10:00am.

Term Four

The uniform shop will be open on Wednesday and Friday mornings in weeks 2 and 3 for change over to summer uniforms.

Before and After School Care

Our before and after school care service is operational in the school hall. The hours of operation are Before School Care: 7 am - 9 am and After School Care: 3 pm - 6:30 pm. Permanent and casual places are available.

Please call Kate on 0439496831 for all enquiries and bookings. pictonoosh@catholiccare.dow.org.au

Mufti Day

Wednesday 23 October

The St Anthony's Parish Fete is fast approaching and the students Fete Mufti Day will be on Wednesday 23 October. If your eldest child is in a primary class, please donate something that can be used on our Tombola Stall and if your eldest child is in an infant class, please fill in the basket given to you with some goodies that can be sold at our Basket Stall.

Please remember to send your children to school in enclosed shoes, no singlet tops to be worn and bring a hat for play.

Over the years we have changed the style, colour and suppliers of our school hats. This means we have a few combinations of hats circulating around the school. Mr Devlin, Judy Logozzo and Kate Chrystal have worked together to create a logo and source a hat that is made of a better material, has a sturdier brim and has a navy colour is a better match for our uniform. The staff and students are very pleased with the results and our new school hats are available to purchase at the uniform shop or school office for $15 each. Our aim is it phase in the new hat over the next two years and we would like to emphasise that there is NO expectation for Stage Three students to buy a new hat.

We are happy to announce St Anthony's Picton has a Facebook page. Follow us today and keep up to date with school news and events.

Staff at St Anthony's fully support the CEDoW Social Media Policy to promote positive interactions online, and the standards/expectations that it (and we) will be upholding for all members of the school community using social media. For ease, the link to the policy is https://www.dow.catholic.edu.au/socialmediapolicy and the SM Statement/Standards here

Photo Consent Forms were sent home earlier this year, thank you to the parents who have signed and returned this form. This form gives us photo permission and also includes online publications (such as the website and social media). St Anthony's will be following what each child's photo consent form says in regards to posting on the official school Facebook page, unless you wish to contact the office to advise otherwise. If we have not received a signed consent form, your child will not be posted on the official Facebook page. Please click on the following link to access a copy of the photo consent form.

SOCIAL_MEDIA_POLICY_INFORMATION_FOR_PARENTS_2019.pdf

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SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER

Just 3 weeks to go!!!

Fete Wristbands available!!!!!!

This year we have many new amazing fun inflatables donated again by Jumpy Monkey.

Parents are able to buy a wristband for a discounted price prior to the fete to allow children unlimited turns on the inflatables. See letter sent home for more details.

On Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October the Picton Show will be held at Victoria Park in Picton.

As part of this fun event, Picton Branch of the Country Women's Association (CWA) is sponsoring a cooking competition for students under the age of 16.

Students are asked to bake scones or biscuits as per attached CWA recipes. Place 3 biscuits or 3 scones on a plate for presentation. Don't forget to put your name, age and school with your entry.

There will be a certificate for everyone who participates, along with

1st prize (scones) $20 (biscuits) $20

2nd prize (scones) $10 (biscuits) $10

3rd prize (scones) $5 (biscuits) $5

There is a limit of 2 entries per exhibitor and an entry fee of 50 cents per entry.

Your entries will be collected from your school on Thursday 24 October.

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Sacramental Programs

Religious Education is a priority in Catholic schools. It provides the knowledge and understanding of the Catholic faith and outlines what is needed to live a Catholic life. Sacramental programs are Parish based, Parish coordinated, family focused and school supported.

Each year the Sacraments of Penance, Eucharist and Confirmation are celebrated in the Parish.

Year 2 Sacrament of Penance
Year 3 Sacrament of the Eucharist
Year 6 Sacrament of Confirmation

A Parish based program caters to the needs of all participants. In this way children from all schools receive the same preparation for each sacrament.

The Parish based, family focused approach to Sacramental programs is widely used throughout Australia as the preferred approach. This approach acknowledges the important role of parents and families in the whole preparation process. Parents are the first educators of children in the faith and traditions of the Catholic Church. Parents involvement in Sacramental preparation is crucial in shaping the values and attitudes of each child. So it is vital, for the continual spiritual growth of the child, that the families involve themselves in the Sacramental life of Parish.

St Anthony's last Sacrament for 2019 will be the Sacrament of the Reconciliation. Dates are as follows;

Parent Meeting - Tuesday 15 October 2.00pm

OR

Parent Meeting - Wednesday 16 October 7.30pm

Enrolment Sunday - Sunday 20 October

Commitment Sunday - Sunday 27 October

Session One - 28/29/30 October

Session Two - 4/5/6 November

Session Three - 11/12/13 November

Session Four - 18/19/20 November

SACRAMENT - 5:00 pm or 7:00 pm Friday 22 November 2019

Read Less

St Anthony's Church Tahmoor
Saturday Vigil	6:00 pm
Sunday	7:30 am & 9:30 am
Reconciliation
Saturday	4:00 pm - 4:40 pm	Tahmoor
Weekday Mass Times - This Week
Tuesday	5:00 pm	Adoration
	5:30 pm	Tahmoor
Wednesday	8:30 am	Tahmoor
Thursday	8:30 am	Tahmoor
Friday	9:30 am	Picton

SCHOOL-WIDE POSITIVE BEHAVIOURS FOR LEARNING (SPB4L) TERM FOUR 2019
	ST ANTHONY'S SCHOOL RULE	FOCUS RULE	PARENTAL SUPPORT
Week 2	Respect Others	Expected behaviour in the hall during assembly and special events.	Take pride in your appearance before entering the hall. Walk into the hall in a single file facing forward. Quiet voices at all times especially when standing up and sitting down. Sit your bottom on the floor or in a chair. If seated on the floor leave a space between you and the person next to you. Keep your hands, feet and objects to yourself. Listen to teachers and guest. Listen to assembly leaders. Be respectful throughout the entire assembly or event. Recite the school pledge correctly and meaningfully, being mindful of the words. Remain standing quietly after the school pledge until directed by a leader to sit down. Display good manners and smile when receiving an award or certificate, etc. Use hall equipment safely. Leave the hall in a single file.
Week 3	Respect Learning	Do your best to finish tasks and take pride in your work.	Raise your hand and wait to get help. If you do not know what to do, ask for help from your teacher. Use your neatest handwriting. Rule and margin and write the date on the top line. Check your work for accuracy when you finish before showing to your teacher. Keep your work and storage space neat and tidy. Do your homework and hand it in on time.