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Dear Parents, Carers, Staff and Students,
Last Sunday at Mass we heard the famous scripture passage, ‘The Beatitudes’. During this passage Jesus uses that lovely phrase, ‘Blessed are they …’ which is sometimes translated to ‘Happy are they …’. In the Gospel of Matthew Jesus shares the important message that:
Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure of heart,
for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
As I listened to my local Parish Priest, Fr Duane, reflect on the gospel he spoke about the message Jesus was sharing with us, one of humility, charity, and giving oneself to others as opposed to the ‘what I am going to get out of this’ intrinsic self belief system. At the very heart of who we are as Catholic Community is the opportunity to be like St Anthony, to desire to help others which will lead to the internal sense of positivity and happiness.
This week the teaching staff are seeking the opportunity to listen to parents share their thoughts, insights, and wisdom regarding their child or children. Listening Interviews are an integral part of building the relationship between student, parent and teacher. I would like to thank the parent community for taking up the opportunity to engage with teachers and also acknowledge the professionalism of the staff of St Anthony’s, who on a daily basis, seek to be like the message of the Beatitudes and find the good in all that we can do.
Take Care
Justin Devlin
Principal
Listed below are some important dates for Term 1.
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February |
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Monday 21 |
Primary Swimming Carnival |
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Friday 18 |
Nominations close at 3:30 pm for P & F Executives |
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Monday 21 |
P & F Meeting 6:30 pm |
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March |
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Tuesday 1 |
Shrove Tuesday |
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Wednesday 2 |
Ash Wednesday Mass |
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Thursday 3 |
Western Region Swimming Carnival |
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Monday 21 |
Harmony Day |
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Thursday 31 |
Cross Country Carnival |
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April |
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Friday 1 |
School Photo Day |
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Friday 1 |
2023 Kindergarten Enrolments close |
Grade Mass
Grade Mass has been postponed for the students until further notice.
Assembly
Assemblies will be postponed until further notice.
Awards
There has been a slight change to the process of how students will receive their silver awards. Silver Awards will be presented to students by their teacher in the classroom, gold pennants and gold awards will still be presented to students at the assembly.
Gold Pennant -
Gold Awards -
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Joel Carstens, Madeleine Spinks, Bella Smith, Beau Spiteri, Hunter Creighton, Cohen Deas, Emmett Rae, Orlando Dilosa-Bevan, Milah Morris, Toby Nolan, Dylan Branthwaite, William Jones, Sophie Agland, Leila Catford-Potter, Chloe French |
Before and After School Care
Please find below the zoom link for our P & F AGM meeting on Monday 21 February at 6:30 pm.
Zoom Details
ID: 66237981670
Passcode: 693268
Our Ash Wednesday and School Mass will be on Wednesday 2 March held under the school COLA commencing at 10:00am. As this will be our first school Mass for the year, we will need to ensure that all Covid Safe Measures are in place. We await the update of further guidelines regarding the opportunity for parents/carers to attend the Mass and will communicate these details in the weeks to come. We look forward to coming together as a Catholic Community to celebrate the beginning of the new school year and the beginning of the Lenten season.
Library Timetable 2022
Monday - Kindergarten
Tuesday- Year 2, Year 5 and Year 6 Pink
Wednesday - Year 3, Year 4 and Year 6 Purple
Thursday - Year 1
Attached are the steps to help our parents, carers and students better understand the gold and silver sticker chart award system.
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
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| Saturday Vigil | 6:00 pm | Tahmoor |
| Sunday | 8:30 am | Tahmoor |
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Reconciliation |
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| Saturday | 5:00 - 5:30 pm | 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 |
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.
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.
