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Dear Parents, Carers, Staff and Students,
On behalf of Fr Peter, our Parish Priest, the staff and the school community we welcome you to the new school year. I hope that you have enjoyed the holidays and are ready for what is going to be an exciting year at St Anthony’s. I was reminded on the first day back that at the very core of who we are and what we do, are the children of St Anthony’s. As we begin this new year we pray for them:
Dear Lord,
Fill our children’s heart with peace,
Hold their hand today and each day,
Lift their hearts to trust that they
will be overseen by you,
Help them feel secure and loved,
May they smile and make new friends
Paint and learn and play,
Bless the staff who care for them.
Bless their parents, carers and the wider school community
who will support them in all that they do and say.
Allow our children to know that
they are loved.
Amen.
A very special welcome to all those who have selected St Anthony’s Catholic Parish Primary School for their child’s education commencing this year. We are glad to have you join our school and parish family. Please know that your presence amongst us adds to the richness of our community. This Thursday the welcome will be extended to new Kinder students and their families, starting their very first day of kindergarten.
In returning this year we need to continue to be mindful of our Covid-19 directives and ensure that the health and wellbeing of all members of our community is a key priority. Can I take this opportunity to thank all parents and carers for the supportive manner in which you have supported these directives. From last year we discovered some new ways of doing things. An example of this is our procedures for dropping off students in the morning. We will continue to ask that parents drop their children off the gate in the morning. Whilst we miss parents joining us for morning prayer, a positive outcome is the easing of back gate carpark congestion in the morning. We will also continue to ask parents, when entering via the back gate or front gate in the afternoon, to stay behind the white markers. This supports a safer and more manageable manner in the way our students are leaving our school at the end of the day. I again would like to acknowledge the respectful way in which our parent community has supported these new initiatives.
As a Catholic community we look forward to ensuring that the children continue to learn in a safe and supportive environment and have opportunities to explore their faith and learn about themselves while interacting positively with their peers.
Take Care
Justin Devlin
Principal
| CLASS | TEACHER | CLASS | TEACHER |
| Kinder Red | Mrs Newton | Kinder White | Mrs Ellul |
| Year 1 Red | Mrs Fiatarone | Year 1 White | Mrs Coughlan (Mon & Tues) Mrs Knight (Wed - Fri) |
| Year 2 Red |
Mrs Everton (Mon-Wed) Mrs Campbell (Thurs-Fri) |
Year 2 White | Mrs Romeo |
| Year 3 Red | Mrs Brown | Year 3 White | Ms Westbrook |
| Year 4 Red | Mrs Gooden | Year 4 White | Mr Jenkins |
| Year 5 Red | Ms Downs | Year 5 White | Mrs Spiteri |
| Year 5 Blue |
Mrs O'Brien (Mon-Thurs) Mrs Sookee (Fri) |
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| Year 6 Red |
Mrs Smith (Mon to Thurs) Mrs Prioste (Friday) |
Year 6 White |
Ms Gaviglia (Mon - Wed) Mrs Travers (Thurs & Fri) |
| Principal | Mr Devlin | Asst. Principal | Mrs Ferguson |
| Library | Mrs Cordingley | Literacy Support | Mrs Bull |
| Kinder-Yr2 (TPP) | Mrs Campell (Tues) | Learning Support | Mrs Hile |
| Yr3-Yr6 (TPP) | Mrs Burgess-Gorrie | REC | Mrs Smith |
Listed below are some important dates for Term 1
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February |
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Wednesday 3 |
Uniform Shop open for orders email or dropped off at the office. No face to face orders |
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Thursday 4 |
Uniform Shop open for orders email or dropped off at the office. No face to face orders |
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Thursday 4 |
Kindergarten first day of school |
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Friday 5 |
Uniform Shop open for orders email or dropped off at the office. No face to face orders |
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Monday 8 |
P & F Meeting 6:30 pm in school library |
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Friday 12 |
Assembly- Welcome 2021 & Prayer led by our School Leaders at 2:15 pm. (Students & Staff Only, Parents unfortunately cannot attend) |
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Monday 15 |
Swimming Carnival |
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Wednesday 17 |
Ash Wednesday/Opening School Mass 10:00 am in the school hall. (Students & Staff Only, Parents unfortunately cannot attend) |
Grade Mass
Grade Mass has been postponed for the students until further notice.
Assembly
Welcome 2021 & Prayer led by our School Leaders on Friday 12 February at 2:15 pm on the school hall. (Students & Staff Only, Parents unfortunately cannot attend)
Awards
Congratulations to the following students who will receive an award at assembly on Friday 12 February, for being a great learner and wonderful community member.
Gold Pennant -Sophie Simpson
Gold Awards -Brody O'Hanlon, Bradie Lawson, Madeleine Jones, Joshua Xuereb, Makylah Fiatarone, Liam Newton, Jack Collins, Hayden Fenning, Charlotte Bird, Maverick Kelly, Bella Irwin, Chelsea Galea, Sidney Landow, Braeden Mackrill, Scarlett Kovacevic, Eva Bruna, Kyan Rae, Milli Tolo, Amelia Mackrill, Charles Boyd, Ellie Price, Lara Gilding, Emma Mackrill, Everly Wetton, Alfred Fletcher, Finnegan Collins, Jude Galbraith-Marten, Ebony Oldfield.
Every year, by law, we have to receive consent from parents to photograph and use images of your child. The photos taken will be displayed in newsletters and/or Facebook to celebrate the fun times and achievements of students. Consent forms have been sent home today with your child, if you consent or do not consent to your child's photo being taken please tick the appropriate box and return the form to school.
If we do not receive a form for your child we will not include your child in photos.
All students should now be wearing our new school hat. If a student is not wearing the new hat a uniform slip will be sent home.
Sports day for all students (K-Yr6) will be on Tuesday and Thursday.
Library day for students will be as follows:
Monday Yr6
Tuesday Yr2 and Kinder
Wednesday Yr4 and Yr 3
Thursday Yr5, Yr1 and Yr6
On Thursday 4 February staff and students will welcome 54 Kindergarten students for their first day of primary school at St Anthony's. Kindergarten will wear their full summer school uniform on Thursday.
Lord Jesus, we ask for Your help as we begin this new school year.
Allow us to experience Your presence in the many blessings You put before us.
Open our eyes to the new challenges and exciting opportunities that this new school year brings.
Open our heart and mind to new friends and new teachers.
Give us a generous spirit to be enthusiastic with our studies and courage to accept new opportunities.
Help us to be attentive to one another and let us experience Your presence in our new friends.
Jesus, inspire us to do our best this year!
Amen
St Patrick's College For Girls will host their open day on Saturday 27 February from 10 am to 2 pm.
The uniform shop will be open on Fridays from 9:00 am for orders that have been emailed or handed in to the office. Parents will NOT be allowed to enter the hall for any face to face purchases, as advised by the Catholic Education Office. Orders can be emailed to the school via info@sapdow.catholic.edu.au
P & F MEETING
We invite all St Anthony's parents, carers and friends to join us for our P & F Meeting which will be held on Monday 8 January in the school library at 6:30 pm.
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.
| St Anthony's Church Tahmoor | ||
| You must contact the Presbytery on 46832230 to register to attend Mass. | ||
| Saturday Vigil | 6:00 pm | Tahmoor |
| Sunday | 7:30 am | Tahmoor |
| 9:30 am | Tahmoor | |
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Reconciliation |
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| Saturday | Please contact Presbytery on 46832230 to book a time with Father Peter | Tahmoor |
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Weekday Mass Times - This Week |
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| Tuesday |
5:00 pm |
Adoration |
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5:30 pm |
Tahmoor |
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| Wednesday | 8:30 am | Tahmoor |
| Thursday | 8:30 am | Tahmoor |
| Friday | 8:30 am |
Tahmoor |
Please wear a face mask.
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.