St Anthony's Catholic Parish Primary School Picton
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69 Menangle Street
Picton NSW 2571
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Email: info@sapdow.catholic.edu.au
Phone: 02 4677 1689

Newsletter Term Three Week Ten

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Newsletter Term Three Week Ten

Dear Parents, Carers, Staff and Students,

Tomorrow is a special day at St Anthony’s. It's a day to celebrate and honour our beloved grandparents and those special individuals who serve as grandparent figures in the lives of our students.

Just as Jesus cherished and revered His grandparents, Anne and Joachim, we too recognise the profound importance of grandparents in the lives of our families and the broader community. Tomorrow's celebration is a heartfelt tribute to the significant roles that grandparents play.

Grandparents bring a wealth of love, support, wisdom, family history, advice, and generations of knowledge to our children's lives. They offer a unique perspective and guidance that shapes the character and values of the younger generations.

On this special day, we will take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate all the grandparents and grandfriends who enrich the lives of our students. Their presence and contributions are truly invaluable, and we want to express our deep appreciation for all that they do.

I invite all grandparents and special individuals to join us tomorrow and be part of this celebration.

As we approach the end of this term, I wanted to take a moment to extend my warmest wishes to each and every one of you. The hard work, dedication, and perseverance shown by our students and staff throughout this term have been truly commendable, and it's now time for a well-earned and restful break.

To our wonderful students, I hope you make the most of this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy special moments with your families. 

To our dedicated staff, your commitment to our students' growth and well-being is truly appreciated. Take this opportunity to recharge and spend quality time with your loved ones as well. You've earned it.

And to all our parents, I encourage you to relish the precious moments with your children during this break. Time spent together is a gift that leaves lasting memories.

I am eagerly looking forward to welcoming everyone back for Term Four. It promises to be another exciting and fruitful period of learning and growth for our students. 

Take Care

Mr Justin Devlin

Principal





Awards

Congratulations to the following students who will receive an award at assembly on Friday 27 October for being a great learner and wonderful community member.

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Medallion - 

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Gold Pennant - Eliza Fiumara, Savannah Spehar, Piper Szczerbanik, Harvey Wilson

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Gold Awards - 
William Bruffer, Celina Jones, Maverick Kelly, Jenna Hickman, Elleni James, Olive Martyn, Ava Lyons, Salvatore Cenatiempo, Clover Kyle, Mate Bastac, Drew Cooney, Isla Hawkins, Kye Micallef, Connor Barcicki, Emily Erwin, Sophie Tague, Milah Morris, James Vella, Leo Failla

Before and After School Care
Our before and after school care service is operational in the school hall. The hours of operation are Before School Care: 7 am - 9 am and After School Care: 3 pm - 6:30 pm. Permanent and casual places are available.
Please contact Picton OOSH on 0439496831 for all enquires and bookings. 
pictonoosh@catholiccare.dow.org.au

Listed below are some important dates for Term 3 & Term 4.

2023

Term Three

September

Friday 22

Grandparents and Grandfriends Day Liturgy 10:00 am

Friday 22

Last day of term for students

Term Four

October

Monday 9

Pupil Free Day. No Students - Staff only onsite

Tuesday 10

First day of term four for students

Monday 16 - Tuesday 17

Year 5 Camp to Wedderburn

Tuesday 17

Kinder 2024 Transition Playgroup Session 1

Thursday 19

Kinder 2024 Transition Playgroup Session 2

Tuesday 24

Kinder 2024 Transition Playgroup Session 3

Thursday 26

Kinder 2024 Transition Playgroup Session 4

Friday 27

Assembly - Year 1B presenting at 2:30 pm

Tuesday 31

Parish Mass - Year 1W & 1B organising with Year 5R helping celebrate

Tuesday 31

Kinder 2024 Transition Playgroup Session 5

November

Thursday 2

Kinder 2024 Transition Playgroup Session 6

Monday 6 - Wednesday 8

Year 6 Camp at The Tops

Thursday 16

Kinder 2024 Orientation Day

Friday 17

Assembly - Year 3W presenting at 2:30 pm

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On Friday 22 September, our school will be holding a Grandparents and Grandfriend’s Liturgy at 10:00 am under the COLA.

Grandparents and Parents are encouraged to bring a picnic chair to sit on during the Liturgy.

Following the Liturgy parents and grandparents are welcome to join us in the school hall for a morning tea at 11:00 am.

After the morning tea at 12:00 pm parents/carers and grandparents are welcome to walk through their child’s classroom and see all the wonderful artwork the students have completed this year.

If you would like to take your child home after the open classrooms, please see their classroom teacher.

On Monady 9 October we will have a Pupil Free Day. Students will not attend school, only staff will be onsite. The first official day of term four for students will be Tuesday 10 October.

Father Peter will welcome parents, carers, families, parishioners, students and staff from selected classes to join him for a Mass every second week. On Tuesday 17 October at 9:30 am Mass will be held by Year 2R and Year 4R will join them to celebrate

 

Congratulations to all the students who represented St Anthony's in the MacKillop Athletics Championships. The results from the day were outstanding and you should all be very proud of your achievements. 

Girls 11 yrs 1500m Race - 9th place Mya Daniels 

Girls 12 yrs 100m Race - 15th place Anika Mumberson

Girls 4 x 100m Relay - 5th place Mya Daniels, Ella Fiatarone, Ivy Slate and Anika Mumberson 

Girls 12- 13 yrs 800m Race - 1st place Drew Cooney

Girls 12 - 13 yrs 200m Race - 3rd place Drew Cooney

Girls 11 yrs Long Jump - 7th place Bella Cooney

Girls 12 - 13 yrs Shot Put - 3rd place Drew Cooney

Girls 12 - 13 yrs High Jump - 1st place - Drew Cooney

Girls 8 - 10 yrs Long Jump - 16th place - Khloe Kovacevic

Girls 11 yrs Shot Put - 1st place - Bella Cooney

Girls 12 - 13 yrs Discus - 6th place Bella Noble 

Girls 12 - 13 yrs Long Jump - 1st place - Drew Cooney

Girls 11 yrs Discus - 4th place - Bella Cooney 9th place - Allegra Tesoriero

We are delighted to celebrate a special moment in the life of one of our beloved families from our school community. On Sunday, the Smith family, Stevie, Gavin, Poppy and Jed were baptised into the Catholic faith, receiving the Sacrament of Baptism. In addition to this joyous occasion, the parents also received the Sacraments of Confirmation and Communion, strengthening their own spiritual journey. This beautiful family exemplifies the values and traditions of our Catholic faith, and we offer our heartfelt congratulations and blessings as they continue to grow in their faith together.

May God's love and guidance be with them always.

St Anthony's Church Tahmoor
Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Tahmoor
Sunday 8:30 am Tahmoor

Reconciliation

Saturday 4:00 - 4:30 pm Tahmoor

Weekday Mass Times - This Week

Tuesday

5:00 pm

Adoration

5:30 pm

Tahmoor

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.