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 -

Thank you for the overwhelming response to our Mini Vinnies Christmas Drive so far, we are still accepting donations.

Three classes are close to the lead with the amount of money they have raised and with a few days left to donate, any class could be the lucky students enjoying a delicious hamburger with Mr Devlin

We will be collecting donations until Friday 4 December 3:15 pm

Anne Cordingley

Tomorrow, Wednesday 2 December will be our last 'Waste Free Wednesday' for 2020. Every student that brings in a waste free lunch will receive a token to go in to the draw to win a prize.

We raised $35.30 from our last Return & Earn collection that will be used to purchase items for our garden projects.

The uniform shop will be open an extra day for the next two weeks along with Fridays. Open days are as follows:

Week 8 

Wednesday 2 December

Friday 4 December

Week 9 

Wednesday 9 December

Friday 11 December

On Friday 4 December, Year 5 White students  will be attending Nepean Adventure Centre for a canoeing activity.
Students can wear mufti clothes and are to bring a towel, plastic bag for wet clothes and an extra pair of shoes that can get wet.
When picking up the children, in the afternoon, parents are asked to meet near the Church at St Anthony's Primary school by 4:30 pm to collect your child from the bus.

P & F ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The P & F Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 7 December in the school library at 6:30 pm. Nominations for the P and F committee are due by Friday 4 December.

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.

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.

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:

CHRISTMAS 2020 – COVID STYLE

Fr Peter is planning for celebrating Christmas this year.

These plans may change when further advice from NSW Health and the Diocese is received.

Christmas Eve Mass Outdoors – 6.00 pm – LIMITED TO 250 PEOPLE

Christmas Day Mass in the Church – 7.30 am – LIMITED TO 120 PEOPLE

                                                     9.30 am – LIMITED TO 120 PEOPLE 

ANYONE WHO IS PLANNING TO ATTEND CHRISTMAS MASS WILL NEED TO REGISTER.

Only 1 person / family needs to register, nominating how many in their family will be attending.

For the outdoor Mass, own seating to be provided, rugs/blankets preferred.

There are sheets in the foyer for you to indicate which service you would be attending.  

OR PHONE THE PARISH OFFICE: 4683 2230 

OR REGISTER VIA EMAIL: picton@dow.org.au

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.