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Dear Parents, Carers, Staff and Students,
As we come to the end of the year I would like to thank you for your ongoing support of St Anthony’s. There have been a number of positive initiatives that have built on the important partnership between home and school. As a Catholic community, we pray that each family is able to embrace the important message of Christmas of celebrating the birth of Jesus by spending joyous time together in prayer and celebration.
This year, as a school, the staff have felt the privilege of becoming a part of this community. The dedication and commitment of the staff are to be commended as they strive to meet the needs of all students. I am grateful every day at St Anthony’s for the contribution of our community to the learning and faith journey of our students. A sincere thank you to Fr Peter for his leadership of the community, his everyday faith witness and his enduring wisdom.
At the end of this year we say farewell to a number of staff members. To Miss Pamela Di Domizio, Miss Kellie Rogan and Mr Andrew Birkett I would like to thank them for their contribution to the growth of all the students they have taught. Miss Rochelle Downs, who has been on a year of leave and Mrs Stehanie Brown, who has been working at St Michaels Thirroul as the Religious Education Coordinator, will also not be returning to St Anthony’s and we acknowledge them for their professionalism and wonderful dedication to the life of our school. I would especially like to acknowledge the work of Mrs Anne Cordingley, Mrs Therese Neilson and Mrs Lisa Vidler who will be retiring from their positions at St Anthony’s at the end of the year. Anne, Therese and Lisa will leave a lasting impression on the families and staff of St Anthony’s. Their professional manner and dedication over many years have made them well respected members of our community. To all the staff that are leaving we wish them well on the new endeavors.
Thank you to the P&F this year for their innovative approach to ensuring our students and community all had an opportunity to be involved in various activities throughout the year. The community is in your debt.
Thank you also to the canteen and uniform committees who have continued to provide a valuable service to our community. We are very fortunate to have you volunteer in this capacity.
On behalf of the staff of St Anthony’s I wish you a wonderful time with your family over the holiday break and a very happy and holy Christmas.
Take Care
Mr Justin Devlin
Principal
Listed below are some important dates for Term 4.
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Term Four December |
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Wednesday 14 |
Year 6 Farewell Liturgy 6:30 pm |
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Thursday 15 |
Transition afternoon - Students introduced to their 2023 teacher |
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Friday 16 |
End of Year Mass and School Awards Ceremony Mass- 10:00 am Award Ceremony - 12:00 pm |
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Friday 16 |
Year 6 Clap Out 2:30 pm |
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Monday 19 |
Last day of term 4 for students |
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Tuesday 20 |
Last day of Term 4 staff |
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2023 Term One January |
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Thursday 26 |
Australia Day |
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Friday 27 |
Pupil Free Day for Students - Staff only onsite |
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Monday 30 |
Pupil Free Day for Students - Staff only onsite |
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Tuesday 31 |
Year 1- Year 6 first day of term 1 |
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Tuesday 31 Jan - Monday 6 Feb |
Kinder Best Start |
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February |
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Tuesday 7 |
Kindergarten First Day |
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Friday 10 |
Assembly at 2:30 pm |
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 -
Year 6 Farewell Liturgy and Presentation will be on Wednesday 14 December at 6:30 pm in the school chapel on St Anthony's grounds.
After the Liturgy we will proceed to the school hall where we will have the presentation and dinner.
Students are to wear their full school uniform and every Year 6 family can bring 2 parents/guests.
Please join us to celebrate the end of the year in communion with each other. Outdoor Mass will take place on Friday 16 December at 10am under the shelter. All are welcome and please bring a picnic chair. The students will have lunch and first break at 11:00 am followed by the Award presentation at 12:00 pm in the hall and parents of award recipients are invited.
The year 6 Clap Out will be held under the COLA shelter at 2:30 pm
The canteen will be closed on Monday 19 December therefore the official last day of the canteen for 2022 will be Friday 16 December.
Junior Boys
Logan Galea
Junior Girls
Hayden Fenning
11 Year Boys
Jasper Dengate
11 Year Girls
Sarah Jason
Senior Boys
Lachlan Galea
Senior Girls
Bella Noble
The following fees are determined by the Catholic Education Ofiice and invoiced per family.
Tuition Fees - $1,781.00 per family
SEDSO Levy - $1,187.00 per family
Parents & Friends Levy - $100.00 per family
Resource Fee (Kinder-Year 6) - $160.00 per student
Carnival Levy (Kinder-Year 6) - $9.00 per student
Excursions/Activities Fee (Kinder-Year 4) - $35.00 per student
Excursions/Activities Fess (Year 5) - $20.00 per student
Excursions/Activities Fee (Year 6) - $37.00 per student
Wedderburn Camp/Retreat (Year 5) - $104.00 per student
Wedderburn Camp/Retreat Food (Year 5) - $53.00 per student
The Tops Camp/Retreat (Year 6) - $311.00 per student
The Tops Camp/Retreat Food (Year 6) - $55.00 per student
iPad 64Gb with Applecare & Cover 2nd Instalment (Year 5 & 6) - $283.10
iPad 64Gb with Applecare & cover 1st instalment (Year 4) - $310.75 per student
| St Anthony's Church Tahmoor | ||
| Saturday Vigil | 6:00 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 |
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.
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.
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.