Listed below are some important dates for Term 4

Grade Mass 

Grade Mass has been postponed for the students until further notice. 

Assembly

Assemblies have been postponed until further notice.

Awards

Congratulations to the following students who will receive an award for being a great learner and wonderful community member. These awards will be handed out in class by Mr Devlin and Mr Crawford until assemblies resume.

Gold Pennant -

Last week we recognised and celebrated NAIDOC Week. The rich history of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture of the Dharawal people spans the thousands of generations our First Nations people have cared for this land.

NAIDOC Week is a chance for our students at St Anthony’s to embrace that history, to promote Reconciliation and heal the wounds of the past. I would like to acknowledge the wonderful work of Mrs Donna Spiteri in coordinating the activities.

As this year, due to COVID, we are unable to collect food for hampers to assist the needy in our local area, we are asking the students to earn the money to donate to Mini Vinnies. This can be done by helping at home doing household tasks such as washing up/stacking or emptying the dishwasher, tidying their room, helping to wash the car, taking out the recycling etc so that they can be paid for the work.

We will be collecting the money over the next 3 weeks (16 November to 11 December) The winning class will have lunch with Mr Devlin. Parents who wish to donate to Mini Vinnies Christmas Appeal can send money into the office in an envelope addressed to Mini Vinnies with your child/children’s name on the outside. This will also be recorded against your child/children’s class

Thank you, in anticipation of your support, in this important fund raising venture.

Anne Cordingley

The following Wednesdays will be our 'Waste Free Wednesday' for Term 4.

Week 6 - Wednesday 18 November.

Week 8 - Wednesday 2 December.

Thank you for your support.

Please be advised that the Transport for NSW portal is now open for applications for 2021. Students applying for a bus pass for 2021 should apply at:

Students changing schools or addresses should update their details to ensure the 2021 bus pass will be issued with the correct details. Details can be updated at:

P & F ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The P & F Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 7 December via zoom at 6:30 pm. Link will be available closer to the date.

Life presents us with many joys and challenges, it may be the birth of a child, the loss of employment or the death of a family member. We are privileged to, and benefit from, living in a community that cares for us, no matter what our circumstances. At times, we may find ourselves in a position where some extra care and support would be welcomed to help us through a period of hardship or need. If you are in need of support, please contact Sister Julie on 0418 674 452 who will respond to you confidentially.

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.

The last Sacrament for 2020 will be Holy Communion and dates are as follows;

• Sacrament - Wednesday 25 November 6:30 pm       

                           Thursday 26 November 6:30 pm

18 months ago we introduced our new school hat to St Anthony's with the expectation that every student will be wearing the new hat by 2021. This plan is still very much in action and we would like parents to consider buying a new hat from the uniform shop before the end of this year. Thank you for your support.