St Anthony's School News
Week 1 - Thursday 15th October 2026
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.
Principal's Address
October is the second of two months dedicated to Mary. During this month we are encouraged to take time to pray to Mary daily. We particularly ask Mary to intercede and bring peace to the people of the Middle East and Ukraine as well as solace to the families in Nepal who are suffering as a result of the recent flood disaster.
Hail Mary, full of grace the Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinner now and at the hour of death.
Amen.
Welcome back to school for the fourth term of this year. I trust that your family managed to have a wonderful relaxing break.
It is hard to believe how quickly the year has gone and, being a short term, how quickly this term will pass. The term promises some exciting events for children and families so please keep an eye on the website’s live calendar, class seesaw messages, and the newsletters to ensure you have the information you need.
School Mass
In conjunction with St Elizabeth’s School, our 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 8.45am this Friday.
St Anthony's School - Term Dates 2027
Term 1 Students: 28th January to 9th April
Pupil Free days
Monday 25th January - Pupil Free day
Wednesday 27th January - Pupil Free day
Tuesday 30th March - schools closed: Easter Tuesday
Wednesday 31st March - students return after the Easter break
Term 2 Students: 27th April to 25th June
Pupil Free days
Monday 7th June - WA Day public holiday
Tuesday 8th June - Pupil Free day
Monday 28th June - Pupil Free day
Term 3 Students: 19th July to 24th September
Pupil Free days
Friday 20th August - Pupil Free day
Monday 23rd August - Pupil Free day
Term 4 Students: 12th October to 10th December
Pupil Free Days
Monday 11th October - Pupil Free day
Monday 13th & Friday 17th December - Pupil Free days
Term 4 Significant Dates - Weeks 1 to 5
Tuesday 13th October - students return
Wednesday 14th October - Wanneroo Leadership group to visit Joondalup Hospital 9.30am-1.00pm
Friday 16th October - start of term mass 9am
Tuesday 20th October - Year 6 Leadership bake sale – details to follow
Thursday 22nd October - interschool athletics
Friday 23rd October - Pre-Primary Water Corporation incursion
Monday 26th October - World Teacher’s Day
Tuesday 27th October - Catholic Schools Year 7 orientation day
Year 1 excursion – 8 Slices
Year 3 Kings Park excursion
Wednesday 28th October - Year 3 Reconciliation Parent/Child workshop
Year 2 Kings Park excursion
Thursday 29th October - P&F meeting via TEAMS - TBC
Friday 30th October - Grandparents Mass 9am followed by morning tea
Tuesday 3rd November - Melbourne Cup Day
Year 6 Wanneroo Leadership group Sausage Sizzle – details to follow
Friday 6th November - Year 6 PADUA assembly
NIPSSA Triathlon
Year 3 Reconciliation retreat day
Tuesday 10th November - SAC meeting 7pm in the staffroom
Wednesday 11th November - Remembrance Day service
Thursday 12th November - Mercy feast day celebration
Friday 13th November - Pre-Primary Museum excursion
Years 1 & 2 Liturgy 2.15pm
God Bless
Therese Bandy
Principal
Allergy Aware School Reminder
We would like to remind families that St Anthony's School is an allergy aware school and we request that peanut butter, nutella and nuts are not included in your child’s lunch.
Term Dates
Term 1: 2nd February - 2nd April
Term 2: 20th April - 3rd July
Term 3: 21st July - 25th September
Term 4: 13th October - 11th December
Parent Code of Conduct
Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) has introduced a new Parent and Carer Code of Conduct, outlining the expectations for respectful and positive interactions within our Catholic school communities.
The Code reflects our shared commitment to ensuring St Anthony’s remains a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for all students, families and staff. We encourage all families to take the time to read and familiarise themselves with the Code, which is available on the St Anthony’s School website; please see the link below.
We thank our families for their ongoing support and for helping us foster a respectful and positive school community.
St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
School Calendar
Click on the link below to access the school calendar. Please note that dates may be subject to change:
Baby News!
Many congratulations to:
The Berry family on the safe arrival of Lincoln, a baby brother for Oakleigh in our Three Year Old Program.
The Booyens family on welcoming Kaycee, a baby sister for Rylee in Kindergarten.
Icy Poles - Monday, Wednesday & Friday
As we are now we are in spring icy poles are back. They are available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. 50c for a half icy pole. $1 for a whole icy pole. Money goes to St Vincent de Paul to support the great work they do in supporting those in need in the WANNEROO area.
Young Engineers Program
Mini Mayor 2026 Competition (the Competition)
Terms and Conditions
1. 2. 3. 4. This Competition is a promotion run by the City of Wanneroo ("Promoter") ABN 64 295 981 165.
Entries and information on Prizes and how to enter form part of these Terms and Conditions.
Participation in this Competition constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
Entry to this Competition is open to City of Wanneroo residents only.
a. To be eligible, applicants must be aged 15 years and under.
b. Employees of the Promoter and their immediate family members are ineligible to enter.
5. 6. 7. Applications must be received on or before Sunday 25 October 2026 to be eligible.
The Competition commences Monday 5 October 2026 and ends on Sunday 25 October 2026 ("Competition Period").
One (1) winner will be selected from the eligible entries received (“Winner”)
a. The winner will be judged according to the quality of their video submission on the City of Wanneroo’s online
entry form.
8. The Promoter's decision in relation to all aspects of this Competition is final and binding on all who enter and no
correspondence will be entered into.
9. The winner must be available on the evening of Friday 13 November 2026 to attend the opening ceremony of the 2026
Wanneroo Agricultural Show (the “Event”).
a. If the winner is unavailable to attend the opening ceremony of the Event, they will forfeit their entry and a new
winner will be selected from the eligible entries received.
b. The winner’s parent or legal guardian must accompany the winner at all times during the above event.
c. The Promoter may propose additional Mini Mayor tasks as agreed by both parties.
10. The winner will receive:
a. 1x family pass (to the value of $47, valid for two adults and two children) and/or entry to the 2026 Wanneroo
Agricultural Show for the evening for themselves and their parent or legal guardian.
b. c. d. e. f. VIP parking adjacent to the Margaret Cockman Pavilion
A showbag to the value of $30
4x sideshow Alley ride tokens
1x family meal voucher (up to the value of $100, redeemable at select show vendors)
An exclusive invite to accompany the Mayor of Wanneroo onstage for the official opening of the 2026
Wanneroo Agricultural Show.
g. 1x Mini Mayor t-shirt and 1x certificate as a keepsake.
11. 2x runners-up will each receive 1x family pass (to the value of $47) and/or entry to the 2026 Wanneroo Agricultural
Show for the evening of Friday 13 November 2026 for themselves and their parent or legal guardian.
12. By accepting the Prize, the Winner and by extension the Winner’s parent or legal guardian consents to Promoter using
photographers and/or video taken by authorised City photographers.
a. Photographs and/or video may be used for promotional and related purposes in City publications, internet
site or on the City’s social media platforms.
b. Copyright over the photographs and/or video remains with the Promoter and the Promoter may allow third
parties (who sponsor or participate in the Event) to use the photographs and/or video for similar purposes.
13. If a Prize (or any component) becomes unavailable for reasons beyond the Promoter’s reasonable control, the
Promoter may substitute it with a prize of equal or greater value (as determined by the Promoter, acting reasonably).
14. 15. 16. Prizes are not refundable or redeemable for cash.
Prizes are subject to availability and all other relevant Terms and Conditions.
The Winner’s parent or legal guardian will be notified by phone, email or mail of their entry into the Mini Mayor 2026
competition.
17. 18. The Promoter will not be liable for any costs associated with claiming a Prize.
The information that entrants provide will be used by the Promoter for the purpose of conducting the Competition. By
entering this Competition entrants and their parent or legal guardian consent to the use of their contact details for the
purposes described in these Terms and Conditions. All personal information provided as part of this Competition will be
handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988(Cth) and City of Wanneroo’s Privacy Policy.
19. The Winner’s first name and suburb or property will be shared in media and marketing material associated with the
Competition and the Event.
20. Except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law, the Promoter (including its officers, employees and agents)
excludes all liability (including negligence) for any personal injury; or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity);
whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of the Competition, including, but not limited to,
where arising out of the following:
a. any technical difficulties or equipment malfunction (whether or not under the Promoter’s control);
b. any theft, unauthorised access or third party interference;
c. any entry or Prize claim that is late, lost, altered, damaged or misdirected (whether or not after their receipt
by the Promoter) due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter;
d. any variation in Prize value to that stated in these conditions of entry;
e. any tax liability incurred by a Winner or entrant;
f. participation in the Competition; and/or
g. redemption of the Prize, and
this includes, without limitation, personal injury, death, and property damage, and claims based on publicity rights,
defamation, or invasion of privacy.21. 22. The Promoter is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, or for any of the equipment or programming
associated with or utilised in this Competition, or for any technical error that may occur in the course of the
administration of this Competition. The Promoter assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption,
deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorised
access to or alteration of entries.
These Terms and Conditions are governed by Western Australian law.
