St Anthony's School News

Loving God,

Your Word and abundant love instill in us the confidence to leave everything that holds us back from taking steps towards you. You are our God of potential. We stand before you in humility and openness. We know you are always there and will never leave us even when we do wrong. We thank you for all that is true and good in our lives.

As we begin this final term of the school year, we ask your blessing and loving Spirit in all that we do each day.

We make this prayer through Christ, our Lord.

Amen.

Welcome back to school for the fourth term of this year. I trust that your family managed to have a wonderful relaxing break. The students all seemed eager to return and were full of smiles when I asked about their holidays.

It is hard to believe how quickly the year has passed and, being a short term, how quickly this term will pass. This term promises some exciting events for children and families so please keep an eye on the live calendar, class seesaw messages, the newsletters and on our website to ensure you have the information you need.

SCHOOL MASS

In conjunction with St Elizabeth’s School, our first mass asking for blessings for this term will be held on Friday. We hope many parents are able to join us in St Anthony’s Church at 9am this Friday.

SIGNIFICANT DATES FOR YOUR OCTOBER CALENDAR

11th October School Mass - 9.00am

14th October Little Learners (Kindy 2025 students) - 9.00-10.30am

21st October Little Learners (Kindy 2025 students) - 9.00-10.30am

23rd October Mater Dei and Prendiville Year 7 2025 Orientation Day

24th October P&F Meeting - 9.00am

25th October Cross Country Champion Schools Carnival – selected students

25th October Grandparents Mass - 9.00am

28th October Little Learners (Kindy 2025 students) - 9.00-10.30am

30th October Sacrament of Reconciliation Parent/Child Workshop - 5.00pm in Church Hall

1st November Sacrament of Reconciliation retreat day (all year 3 students participating)

Therese Bandy

Principal

We would like to remind families that St Anthony's is an allergy aware school. Therefore, for the health and safety of children and staff with allergies, peanut butter, Nutella, nuts and muesli bars containing nuts are not to be included in your child’s lunch.

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

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.

A reminder that every member of the St Anthony’s School community must behave in the manner described in our Code of Conduct.

Our Code is like the 40km/h speed limit outside our school in the mornings and afternoons. It defines behaviours that keep our students safe: at school, and elsewhere. Children and young people surrounded by adult and peer behaviours as outlined in the Code are more likely to recognise and choose healthy relationships for themselves.

Conduct Statements

1. You act safely and competently.
2. You give priority to students’ safety and well-being in all your behaviour and decision making.
3. You act in accordance with the values of the Gospel as defined in the Code of Ethical Conduct.
4. You conduct yourself in accordance with laws, agreements, policies and standards relevant to your relationship with the school community.
5. You respect the dignity, culture, values and beliefs of each member of the school community.
6. You treat personal information about members of the school community as private and confidential.
7. You give impartial, honest and accurate information about the education, safety and well-being of students.
8. You support all members of the school community in making informed decisions about students.
9. You promote and preserve the trust and privilege inherent in your relationship with all members of the school community.
10. You maintain and build on the community’s trust and confidence in Catholic schools and the Church.
11. You act reflectively and ethically.
12. You allow students to have a voice in their education, safety and well-being

The Code describes the minimum requirements expected of all members of our community and that all in our community conduct themselves personally and professionally in a way that maintains public trust and confidence in our school and the Church. While mandatory language such as ‘must’, ‘shall’ and ‘will’ is not used throughout the Code, there is a presumption the conduct described is mandatory and therefore not optional.

Badminton lessons begin next week (Week 2) and run for 7 weeks on a Thursday afternoon from 3:15pm to 4:15pm in the undercover area. If you still need to sign up, there is still time as more spots are available. 7 weeks for $70 and all equipment is provided.

Text Ali Courtie on 0416 482 480 for more information and how to enrol.

Yours in sport

Nickie Francis

Many congratulations to the Barrett family on the safe arrival of Madelyn, a baby sister for Lilah and Summer.

Communication skills are enhanced by scaffolding opportunities to develop vocabulary and oral language.

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: Fridays 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

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

Uniform Shop Opening Hours

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

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 Fridays 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.