St Anthony’s School acknowledges Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the traditional custodians of lands, waterways and skies across Australia.

We thank you for sharing and caring for the land we learn and play on.

We pay our respects to Elders, and we share our friendship and kindness.

St Anthony's School community works collaboratively to teach and live the values of Christ. While respecting tradition, and to meet the demands of a rapidly changing society, it strives to educate our children to their full potential.

Discover the path to a safer, more responsible, and enjoyable online world for our children by exploring our Online Safety Hub. Together, we can join forces and collaborate to empower the next generation with digital savvy and security. Let's navigate this journey hand in hand and make the internet a better place for our kids!

We would like to remind families that St Anthony's is an allergy aware school and we request that peanut butter, nutella and nuts are not included in your child’s lunch.

Thank you to the parents who clearly display their family name on the car to assist the quick flow of traffic in both car parks. If your family name is not clearly displayed, please ensure this is done ASAP as it will help us with traffic management. If you have misplaced your family name sign please contact Gill in the office and she will make a new sign for your car.

I also ask for your patience in the afternoons, particularly in the church car park. Every effort is made by staff to have traffic move quickly; however, holdups occur when children do not listen for their name or do not respond quickly and move to the gate. On occasion we have been calling for children only to find they were in OSH and parents had forgotten.

Please also remember that it is against the Traffic Code to enter a roundabout unless you can exit it immediately.

In anticipation – thank you.

Gold bless

Therese Bandy

Principal

Earlier this year, our Year 6 student leaders developed the Student Code of Conduct. Central to this initiative is the commitment to ensuring that each student feels safe and supported during their time at St Anthony's. This commitment is evident through the core principles of our code. For students to feel safe at St Anthony’s, students believe the following:

1. Responsibility and Ownership: Our students pledge to be responsible, honest, and accountable for their actions. By instilling a sense of ownership, we empower them to make sound decisions that positively impact their peers and the school community.

2. Rule Adherence: Adhering to both the school's rules and the revered St Anthony’s Way, students demonstrate their dedication to maintaining a secure and respectful atmosphere for all.

3. Upstander Mentality: In situations where safety or conflicts are at stake, our students have pledged to be upstanders. This means standing up for others, supporting those who may be facing difficulties, and promptly reporting any rule violations to teachers.

4. Leading by Example: The code encourages students to set the standard for their peers by exemplifying positive behavior and demonstrating empathy and kindness in their interactions.

We believe that nurturing a community where students are actively engaged in their own safety contributes to a more vibrant and secure educational environment. As parents, it is important that these messages are also supported at home, further strengthening the home-school partnership. Together, let's celebrate the dedication and maturity our students are showcasing through this Student-Developed Code of Conduct.

Mike Barns

Assistant Principal

Monday, 21st August - Pupil Free Day

Friday, 22nd September - last day of Term 3 for students and staff

Tuesday, 10th October - first day of Term 4 for students

Friday, 8th December - end of Term 4 for students

Friday, 15th December - end of Term 4 for staff

Significant dates for Term 3

Friday, 18th Aug - School Choir – One Big Voice

Monday, 21st Aug - Pupil Free Day

Monday, 18th-Friday, 19th Aug Book Week

Friday, 25th Aug - Book Week dress-up and parade

Friday, 1st Sept - Father’s Day breakfast and mass and spring carnival - Year 6

Tuesday, 5th Sept - Years 3-6 athletics field events

Wed, 6th Sept - Kindy/Pre-Primary sports carnival

Friday, 8th Sept - School faction athletics carnival

Friday, 15th Sept - Year 1 assembly and PADUA Awards and P&F colour run

Friday, 22nd Sept - End of Term 3 school mass

As always, please refer to the live calendar on the school website for additional activities and any potential date changes.

For the health and wellbeing of our students, please ensure we are immediately informed of any changes in medical conditions and emergency contact details. Please promptly fill in a new medical form (link below) for any changes in health and give to the school office. Updated action plans for anaphylaxis, asthma and allergies are required to be completed by your family doctor each year. Please include a photo of your child on action plans.

In line with our school policy, all medications are to be brought into and collected from the school office. No students are to handle medications or keep medication in their school bags.

Many thanks

Aleisha

School Nurse

Click on the link below to access the school calendar. Please note that dates may be subject to change:

After weeks of preparation our Year 4 students are ready to receive the beautiful sacrament of First Holy Communion, we send our heartfelt prayers and best wishes to each one of them. This special occasion marks a significant step in their faith journey, a moment when they will become even closer to our Lord Jesus Christ.

We pray that they may approach this day with a pure heart, a spirit of gratitude, and a sense of wonder. May they always remember the significance of this moment and carry the teachings of Jesus with them.

May their families, friends, and all those who have support them in their faith be blessed as well, for their guidance and love.

As they take this step forward, they will be surrounded by the love and prayers of our St Anthony’s community. We hope they continue to grow in faith, love, and grace, and may the light of Christ shine brightly within them, guiding their path always.

August

Year 4 Reconciliation - 1.30pm

Year 4 Reconciliation - 10.00am

Years 1 and 2 Liturgy - 2.00pm

18th August Terry Prunster Gold Coin Donation Day

19th-20th First Holy Communion Sacrament Mass - 6pm, 9am or 6pm

26th-27th First Holy Communion Sacrament Mass - 6pm, 9am or 6pm

29th-31st - Father's Day stalls

September

Father's Day Mass and Breakfast - 7.45am

2nd-3rd First Holy Communion Sacrament Certificate Mass - 6pm, 9am or 6pm

16th-17th -Year 3 Reconciliation Commitment Mass Weekend - 6pm; 9am or 6pm

19th McAuley Day

22nd End of Term 3 Mass

God Bless

Nicole Crosthwaite

Assistant Principal

Year 1

Grace Foxall, Hammer Kinnon, Chelsea Santoso, John Dalton, Dina Khachatphai, Liam McCluskey, Loughlann Leahy, Milani Pavic, Madeleine Aitkins

Year 2

Cora Roche

Year 3

Sahara Samardali, Abby Muni, Lucy Reindl

Year 4

Kobe Peters, Akeira De Senneville, Darome Darius, Marcus Tang, James Coda, Stirling Hughes, Talitha Datta, McKinlie Lockley, Louie Bergersen, Micah Aulson, Lennon Power

Year 5

Madison Sweeney, Ayden Hamilton, Ava Yeoh, Makayla Carr, Hannah Walker

Year 6

Keira Smart

Bronze Award

Kai Hooper

Silver Awards

Declan Brandis, Dylan Patel

Gold Awards

Jaden Jiang, Grace Allen, Isla McComas

To celebrate this year, we had a visit from Derek Nannup. He shared some of the amazing innovations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Visit the website to find some other great activities you can do at home: https://www.scienceweek.net.au/

Mrs Walker

Science Teacher

"You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax all you need is a book!” – Dr. Seuss

On Friday (25th August) we will be celebrating our exciting CBCA Book Week Parade! This year’s theme is “Read, Grow Inspire” which encompasses what reading can provide and offer for all of us. It is a great opportunity to discuss and encourage reading, books, Australian authors and illustrators.

The parade is a great day for the students to dress up as their favourite book character and bring it to life. We can’t wait to see all the amazing costumes and have lots of fun experiencing this.

The parade will start at 9.00am we hope you can join us to celebrate this special day!

HAPPY READING FROM THE LIBRARY!

Thank you to the families that have been collecting!

One Big Voice is this Friday, August 18, 2023. The choir have been busy preparing for the past 2 terms. One Big Voice is a choral festival aimed at promoting a love of singing, friendship and acceptance, and developing relationships with other children who share a love of music. It is held at the RAC Arena and involves over 200 schools.

We are excited this year to be wearing our new set of school choir shirts. This has been made possible due to a generous donation from Emeco Group. A big thank you to our wonderful uniform shop lady, Gabrielle, for her help in the design and ordering of the shirts. We are going to look fantastic!

The choir also received a donation from the Northern Suburbs Gathering which we also put towards our new shirts. The choir have been visiting The Gathering twice a year for the last seven years and it is always a highlight to be able to sing for the senior members of our community and its surrounds. Earlier this term Pre-Primary Blue sang for them when the choir wasn’t able to because of swimming lessons. Pre-Primary Blue were a huge hit and we even had many of The Gathering members dancing with us by the end.

Children only need to bring a small snack or sandwich in a disposable bag.

No drink bottles, school bags, phones, smart watches, jumpers.

Please arrive at school at normal choir time of 8am wearing our new choir shirts and black pants.

The Year 4s will be representing our school at the 2023 Catholic Performing Arts Festival next week, Friday 25th August.

Our performance is 1pm – 2pm at the Vasto Club in Balcatta. Tickets can be purchased through the is link below.

Pre Primary Blue sang at the Northern Suburbs Gathering for our senior citizen at the beginning of the term. They were a huge hit. We even had the crowd doing the Hokey Pocky with us by the end.

Julia Aylmore

Music Teacher

Geniune conversations are a foundation of teacher/child relationships.

Our aim at St Anthony’s Playgroup is to help parents and children have fun together in a space where they can relax, form connections and let their child build their curiosity. By participating in new experiences, children will develop social skills and foster an enjoyment of learning more about their world.

St Anthony’s Playgroup is provided at no cost to families and by St Anthony’s School Wanneroo to give back to our local community. Children are welcome to bring a healthy snack to eat at the end of the session.

When: Thursdays between 8:45 am-10:30 am
Where: St Anthony’s School Wanneroo
Terms 1 &4: St Anthony’s Community Centre
Terms 2&3: St Anthony’s School Library
Please enter via Church Carpark, Community Centre gate

Many congratulations to the Reindl family on the safe arrival of Liam.

Online Ordering (Preferred Method of Ordering)
Ordering online is our preferred method of purchase. Please use the Quickcliq link below to set up an account. If you have already set up an online canteen account, please use the same login.

www.quickcliq.com.au

Ordering Via the Office

To view uniform prices or order uniforms via the school office, choose the relevant uniform order form below, print off and send in with the appropriate payment. The form can also be emailed directly to the uniform shop with credit card details.

Uniform Shop Opening Hours

If you wish to visit the uniform shop, it is open every Wednesday between 8.00am-9.00am.

Winter Uniform Order Form

Email: uniform@stanthonyswann.wa.edu.au

If you have any uniform queries please feel free to email me at:
uniform@saw.wa.edu.au or you can ring the school and speak to me on Wednesdays between 9.00-10.00am.

Many thanks
Gabrielle Murphy
Uniform Shop Coordinator

Please be aware that St Anthony's School utilises CCTV for security purposes.