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Dear Parents, Carers, Staff and Students,
Today we had the opportunity to celebrate our St Anthony’s Feast Day with a wonderful liturgy in the school hall followed by a delicious lunch supplied by the Parents and Friends and then activities in the classroom that centred around the life of St Anthony and our school community. In the absence of Fr Peter, who is not well, the school community worked closely together to provide a very reverent gathering that centred on St Anthony and his message of service and helping others. As a Catholic community, one of the greatest gifts we can give our children is the gift of gathering as one to listen to the word of God, to respond in prayer and to sing the hymns that tell our story. It is always so pleasing to hear visitors to our school community speak so impressively about the reverence and prayerfulness of the students.
The feast day activities today reminded us all of the joy of belonging to such an inclusive and supportive community. I would like to acknowledge the support of the parent community who set up and organised the delicious Bento boxes. The food was healthy and well received by the students and staff. I would also like to acknowledge our ICT student leadership team who developed some brilliant kahoot trivia questions that our primary students were able to participate in playing.
This weekend we come together as a Parish community to pray for and celebrate with our students in Year Three and other children within the St Anthony’s Parish community, who are making their First Holy Communion. Mass times will be Saturday 18 June at the Vigil 5:00pm and Sunday 19 June at 8:30am. Everyone is most welcome.
The word communion means to be united with; Catholics believe that in Holy Communion we are united in a special way with Jesus Christ. During this week I invite to take a moment to pray for our First Holy Communicants:
Lord Jesus,
Bless the children coming forward to receive Holy Communion for the first time. May it be an initial step into a life-long love of the Eucharist.
Give them a hunger for this sacred food so that they turn to you for comfort, guidance, and wisdom as they grow into full discipleship.
Thank you for their innocence and goodness.
May their hands, extended in anticipation of your Body and Blood, inspire all of us to cherish this sacred sacrament.
Amen.
Take Care
Justin Devlin
Principal
The staff at St Anthony's have notice a high number of students arriving to school late or being picked up early.
Regular attendance by each child is a legal requirement. Therefore, parents and the school must assume the responsibility of regular attendance.
PARENTS ARE ADVISED THAT LATE ARRIVALS AND EARLY DEPARTURES ARE DISCOURAGED UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY BECAUSE
- Of the legal requirement of regular school attendance
- Of the interruption to class routines and learning
- Of the negative impact and disruption to children’s learning and development.
While parents are legally responsible for the regular attendance of their children, school staff, monitor part or whole day absences as part of their duty of care.
Please note that students should only be picked up early during school hours in exceptional circumstances.
Listed below are some important dates for Term 2, 3 and 4.
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June |
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| Saturday 18 |
Sacrament - First Holy Communion 5:00 pm |
| Sunday 19 |
Sacrament - First Holy Communion 8:30 am |
| Thursday 23 |
Student Reports available on Compass |
| Friday 24 |
Assembly - Year 3 White Presentation 2:30 pm |
| Monday 27 - Wednesday 29 |
Parent Teacher Interviews |
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July |
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Friday 1 |
Last day of Term 2 for students/staff |
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Term Three July |
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Monday 18 |
Students/Staff return to school |
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Tuesday 19 |
Athletics Carnival |
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August |
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Monday 8 |
St Mary of the Cross Feast Day |
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Wednesday 10 |
Year 6 going to Mary MacKillop Place |
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Thursday 11 |
Sacrament of Confirmation |
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Friday 12 |
Year 5 Canberra Excursion |
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Friday 26 |
Daffodil Day |
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Wednesday 31 |
Father's/Carers Day Stall |
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September |
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Thursday 8 |
R U OK Day |
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Friday 9 |
Year 6 Activate the Fire Spirituality Day |
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Thursday 22 |
Last day of Term 3 for students |
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Friday 23 |
Pupil Free Day/Staff Spirituality Day |
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Term Four October |
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Monday 10 |
Pupil Free Day/Staff Development Day |
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Tuesday 11 |
First Day of Term 4 for students |
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November |
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Thursday 3 - Friday 4 |
Year 5 Camp at The Tops |
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Monday 7 - Wednesday 9 |
Year 6 Camp at The Tops |
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Friday 11 |
Remembrance Day |
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Tuesday 15 |
Kindergarten 2023 Orientation Day |
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December |
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Tuesday 20 |
Last day of Term 4 for students/staff |
Grade Mass
Grade Mass has been postponed for the students until further notice.
Assembly
Year 3 White will be presenting prayer at assembly on Friday 24 June at 2:30 pm. We would like to invite one parent/family member from each Year 3W family to join us in the hall for the presentation.
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 - Beau Marano, Jessica Condous
Gold Awards - Ellie Price, Bobby Nolan, Chelsea Galea, Jacob Labib, Ivy Nguyen, Zahlia Conway, Maverick Kelly, Ruben Clark, Olivia Harkin, Carla Cherubini, Lachlan Batty, Cassius Chrystal-Blyth, Kurtis Dennis, Beaudy Lawrence, Flynn Taylor, Darius Latta, Emmeline Magee, Cooper McBurney, Mia-Rose Ames, Leo Failla, Lucy Page, Chase Simpson, Emmerson Greene, Mila Vrljic, Max Xuereb, Luca Albanese, Charlotte Heron, Lachlan Magee, Madison Franco-Cavey, Nicolas Piscioneri, Toriana Humphries, Laker Hislop, Emily Molluso, Liliana Semaan, Archer Quilter, Levi Carstens,
Before and After School Care
Today, students and staff celebrated St Anthony's Feast Day with a Liturgy in the school hall. It was lovely to gather as a whole school to honour St Anthony in a prayerful and reverent Liturgy. Students and staff were treated to a delicious lunch supplied by the P & F, with special thanks to Elizabeth Simeoli and Nastasia Loveday for coordinating the lunch and a special mention to Haley Hickman, Kelly Williams and Christine Flew who donated their time to help set up, serve students and clean up.
Congratulations to the following students who received an St Anthony's Award for continually showing service to others.
KW Billie Jordan KR Lachlan Magee
KB Cooper French
1R Hudson Maybury 1W Evie Biffin
2R Finn Walsh 2W Poppy Smith
3R Liam Dempster 3W Beau Marano
4R Ebony Burgess 4W Jed Smith
5W Savannah DeBono 5R Anika Mumberson
6W Emma Nortey 6R Nikita O’Mara
6B Astin Elphinstone
Please collect and send in your bread clips so we can help with the very worthy cause of funding wheelchairs for vulnerable people in Australia and South Africa and other countries. During Laudato Si’ Week we are reminded of our mission to respond to the cry of the poor. Every contribution that we can make adds up to make a big difference in our world.
Thank you for your support.
Mrs Newton
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.
Our first Sacrament for 2022 will be First Holy Communion.
18 June at 5pm or 19 June at 8:30 am
| St Anthony's Church Tahmoor | ||
| Saturday Vigil | 5:00 pm | Tahmoor |
| Sunday | 8:30 am | Tahmoor |
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Reconciliation |
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| Saturday | 4:00 - 4:30 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 |
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 Orders must be at the office by 9am Fridays.
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.