Awards

Congratulations to the following students who will receive an award at assembly on Friday 17 November for being a great learner and wonderful community member.

Gold Pennant - Evan Gudiksen, Indigo Webster, Myah Conway, Avery Hunt, Milah Morris, Klara Doebler, Zoe Falconer, Ashton Finch, Elleni James

Gold Awards - Lucy Page, Maddison McBurney, Isla McKenzie, Brodie Carlyon, Zoe Doebler, Eva Weir, Isaiah Banasik, Ryan Stocken, Jack Fenning, Adriano Ripepi, Ella Fiatarone, Aaliyah Jones, Giuseppe Molluso, Grayson Collins, Taiya Fardella, Madeline Smith, Arlo Webster, Taj Davies, Ellie Price, Ethan Richardson, Indie-Rose Szczerbanik, Beau Spiteri, Allyse Taylor, Harvey Gloster, Indigo Ataria, Liam Dempster, Samuel Falzon, Cooper French, Olivia-May Sanchez, Kimberly Axiak, Luca Cevenini, Levi Carstens, Abel Boyce, Riley Fiatarone, George Crossingham, James Dimassy, Sienna Morschel, Evie Biffin, Lachlan Batty, Zara Cevenini, Amelia Bruna, Madeleine Spinks, Cooper Noonan, Samuel Stack, Harrison Walker, Levi Boyd, Ellie Stocken, Kruz Fiez, Gabriella Merheb, James Moon, Savannah Debono, Leila Catford-Potter, Violet Mitchell, Evan Gudiksen, Preston Rae, Leah Norton, Indigo Webster, John Boulos, Seth Froude, Jesse Slater, Gabriella Semaan, Caite Goodall, Ashton Finch, Joel Carstens, Tara Kerslake, Elizabeth Smith, Jed Smith, Georgia Saliba, Harrison Carlyon, Annabelle Brown, Montana Lockett, Ruby Sharp, Ivy Patterson, Brayton Fardella, Bella Smith, Emma Mills, Luella Fletcher, Estelle Eckler, Chlor French, Georgia Oldfield, Sarah Jason

Listed below are some important dates for Term 4.

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 28 November at 9:30 am Mass will be held by Kinder Red and Kinder Blue with Year 6R joining them to celebrate. 

It's great to see that some families have already returned the order forms for the school canteen's lunch that will be provided to student on our P and F Fun Day.

The upcoming P and F Fun Day on Friday, 24 November, will be an exciting day with lots of fun activities. The list of activities, including Jumping Castles, Christmas Arts and Crafts, Yoga Session, Cardio Fitness session, and a Bento Box for lunch from the canteen.

It's important to note that no payment is required for the Bento Box lunch on that day. However, you should make sure to return the attached order form to the school by Friday, 17 November. This will help the school with catering and logistics to ensure that all students can enjoy the activities and lunch on the day. It sounds like a day full of fun and excitement for the students!

YEAR 6 END OF YEAR EVENTS - EVENT ON COMPASS

An event has been posted in your Compass Parent Portal for consent and payment. The $60 fee per student is a one off fee to cover all end of year costs for Year 6 graduation. Costs include Yearbook, USB Slideshow, Cake/Cupcake, Disco, catering on graduation night and school/teachers gift. Please log into the portal and give consent and payment by Friday 1 December.

PLEASE ORDER MEAL FOR YEAR 6 FAREWELL/GRADUATION NIGHT – WEDNESDAY 13 DECEMBER

Please see the push notification that was sent out to Year 6 parents on Monday 6 November asking families to click on the link provided and order your meal for the Year 6 Graduation Night on Wednesday 13 December. All orders need to be completed by Friday 24 November.

This is important information for families with Year 6 students and students in other grades who will be leaving St. Anthony's at the end of 2023. Please take note of the following:

1. **Access to Compass Parent Portal:** When your child leaves St. Anthony's at the end of 2023, parents will lose access to the Compass Parent portal. This change will occur unless your child is transitioning to a Wollongong Diocesan High School/Primary School. If you child is attending one of our Diocese of Wollongong High Schools all records will remain on your Compass Parent Portal.

2. **Access to School Reports:** After your child leaves the school, you will not be able to access your child's school reports through the Compass Parent portal.

3. **Action Required:** If you wish to retain copies of your child's school reports for future reference, it is important to download and print them before Friday, 15 December, 2023. This will ensure you have access to this valuable information after your child's departure from the school.

It's crucial to make the necessary arrangements to secure these reports if you want to maintain records of your child's academic progress. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and if you have any questions or need assistance with this process, please reach out to the school for support.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our wonderful Kindergarten parents. The delicious slices, scones, cakes and array of sweets you baked were truly delightful. It's these gestures of warmth and generosity that makes St Anthony's a welcoming and supportive community.

Thank you once again for your kindness.

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.