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!

May God bless you and grant you joy.

May He deepen your love for your neighbour.

May He bless you and your family and friends,

and lead you to unending happiness in Heaven.
May Almighty God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit,

bless us all, and keep us in His love for ever and ever.
Amen.

This year’s School Advisory Council and Parents & Friends (P&F) Annual Community Meetings will be held on Tuesday, 21st November commencing at 6.30pm in the Library.

Please put the date and time in your diary so you can attend these important meetings.

Attendees will be given free entry to door prizes kindly supplied by the P&F.

We are still looking for parents to join both the School Council (only 1 nomination to date) and the P&F Executive (no nominations received yet). Please consider helping these vital school groups by volunteering your time. The roles were outlined in the previous newsletter.

Nomination forms are available from the office or can be emailed to you - just ask Gill.

Like many other primary schools, we have had to make the difficult decision to close the school canteen at the end of this year. We acknowledge there are several children who order lunch from the canteen daily. We are investigating alternative order-on-line options that will cater for those who order daily and those who order less frequently. Further information regarding the preferred option will be given before the end of this year.

We are extremely grateful for the 29 years of dedicated service Lina has given to the St Anthony’s community and wish her all the very best for her future endeavours.

Thank you to the many parents who have heeded my reminders about road traffic safety. Your cooperation has meant smoother traffic flow at the roundabout on Dundebar and less congestion as cars are leaving the school pick-up areas.

The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is seeking feedback from principals, teachers, parents and carers on the NAPLAN changes introduced this year.

Feedback is your opportunity to have your say on both the timing of the tests and their impact on your child. Feedback is being collected until early December 2023. If your child completed the NAPLAN tests this year, please consider completing the survey by clicking below:

7th-9th November - Year 3 Sacrament of Reconciliation

10th November - Years 4 to 6 Triathlon – Whitfords Nodes

13th November - Remembrance Day assembly

14th November - Go Blue for Diabetes Day – children to wear blue

15th November - Mercy Day – faction celebration

17th November - Year 6 PADUA Award assembly

20th November - Year 2 excursion

21st November - School Advisory Council and P&F AGMs

22nd November - Kindy 2024 Parent Information Night

23rd November - NIPSSA Summer Carnival; Kindy 2024 Orientation Day

30th November - Carols on the Green

5th December - End of Term Thanksgiving Mass

7th December - Year 6 Graduation 6pm

8th December - Last day of term for students

God Bless

Therese Bandy

Principal

Dear St Anthony’s Parents,

At St Anthony’s School, we have a commitment to our student-developed Code of Conduct, a collaborative effort that reflects our commitment to creating a respectful and harmonious school environment. We believe that feeling respected is fundamental to a positive educational experience. Let’s delve into the key elements:

• Respecting School Property: Our students pledge to treat school property with care and consideration. Whether it’s a classroom desk, a library book, or playground equipment, we honour our shared spaces.
• Community Respect and Active Listening: We encourage our students to be respectful members of the St Anthony’s community. This means actively listening to one another, valuing diverse perspectives, and practicing empathy. When someone speaks, we lend our ears and hearts.

But what happens when respect falters? When conflicts arise, we have a plan:

• Seek Guidance: If a student feels disrespected or encounters conflict, they know they can turn to a trusted adult. Our teachers, social workers, and staff are here to listen, guide, and mediate.

• Check on Each Other: We are a family at St Anthony’s. When someone seems upset or hurt, our students step up. A simple “Are you okay?” or a friendly smile can make all the difference.

Warm regards,

Mike Barns

Assistant Principal

In the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we gather as a faith community to celebrate and congratulate Year 3 students making their Reconciliation this week. During this special event, each child encounters the Risen Christ, who reveals the Father's mercy and renews their lives in the Spirit. This experience invites them to recall their Baptism and leads them towards complete communion with Christ and the Church in the Eucharist.

Lacey, Marcus, and Jacob are currently participating in the Altar Server Course with Fr Peter. An altar server plays the role of a lay assistant to a member of the clergy during Mass. The altar server attends to various supporting tasks at the altar, including fetching and carrying, ringing the altar bell, assisting with the presentation of gifts, and bringing the liturgical books, among other important responsibilities.

Our Mercy house was named after the Mercy sisters. In 1846, the first foundation in Australia, led by Ursula Frayne, was made in Perth. In 1857, Ursula travelled to Melbourne to establish the first foundation of the Sisters of Mercy in Victoria. Today, there are over 1000 Sisters of Mercy in Australia who work in education, health, social welfare and parish work, as well as on the Mission in Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, New Guinea and Africa. The first principal and teachers in our school were Mercy Sisters, who opened our school in 1935.

Term 4 Liturgical Dates

November

9th - Year 3 Reconciliation 5pm

9th - Year 6 Reconciliation 10am

10th - Year 6 Reconciliation 10am

15th - Mercy Day 11am

30th - Carols on the Green Practice 1.15pm

30th - Carols on the Green 6pm

December

5th - Thanksgiving/End of Year Mass 10am

7th - Year 6 Graduation Mass 6pm

God Bless

Nicole Crosthwaite

Assistant Principal

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the exceptional Year 5 students who will be elected to be part of the 2024 Student Council. These students have shown how they uphold the PADUA Values and serve as role models within our school community. We look forward to the positive impact they will have in the coming year and the contributions they will make to our school.

Environmental Action

Mitchell Swyny

Malav Patel

Faith in Action

Hannah Walker

Elaine Mathews

Community Service

Jacob Gempesaw

Alex Carbone

Sport and Health

Sophie Langullah

Flynn Baxter

Year 1

Chelsea Santoso, Charleigh Allen, Kaia Aulson, Mehtab Singh, Sonny Richardson

Year 2

Victor Elias, Charlie Nolan

Year 3

Keela Hannon, Cai McConville, Alex Samardali, Dylan Patel

Year 4

Nina Berlingeri, Micah Aulson, Louie Bergersen, Lacey Chinnery, Sienna Hicks

Year 6

Ethan Poliran, Jacob Foxcroft, Lucas Miraudo, Isla Foppoli

FROM LAST WEEK

Amber Bowran, Evanna Makkar, Maddison Chitty

Bronze Award: Lucas Linton

Gold Award

Noah Franulovich, Isla Bergersen

3B - Declan Brandis

3G - Theo Langullah

4B - Felicity Mann

4G - Nevaeh Cooper

5B - Abigail Hughne-Fair

5G - Lily Cornell

6B - Jaxon Searle

6G - Marko Chokolich

Our young explorers went on an amazing trip to the zoo last week. It was a day full of wonder, education, and, of course, some furry and feathered friends. The kids got to see everything from lions to penguins in several animal exhibitions. As they observed the monkeys swinging from tree to tree and the giraffes stretching their long necks for a nibble of leaves, their faces lit up with amazement.

The animals' habitats, fascinating information, and the significance of wildlife conservation were all remembered by children. In addition to being a delightful day, it was also a educational experience. We would like to thank the parent volunteers who helped to make this trip possible.

My favourite thing at the zoo was the penguins because they were funny. A giant chicken ate my pizza scroll. My brother was my parent helper and he took photos.

Charleigh

I looked the penguins because they were so cute. They had bracelets. I wanted to swim with them but I couldn't.

Isabel

At the zoo I liked the penguins because it looked like they were having a pool party.

Nadia

At the zoo I loved the giraffe. They have long necks that can reach up. They have spots and they eat leaves.

Grace

Lions

Lions, lions you are brown and soft.

Your so yellow like the sun.

Lions, lions so so bright

Please don’t give me a fright

Penny - 1 Blue

Lions

Lions are hairy

Lions eat meat

Lions have rows of sharp sharp teeth

I see with my eyes it is so scary that you are so hairy!

Jesse - 1 Blue

Monkey

Monkey you are so tall and way up high.

You swing in the tree, pretty please can I play with you?

Tahlia - 1 Blue

Giraffe

Giraffes are so tall

I like to see them eat some leaves

Giraffe you are yellow and brown and cute like a baby.

Chelsea 1 Blue

Gorilla

Gorilla, gorilla you are so cool

Gorilla, gorilla you are so tall

Gorilla gorilla do you go to the mall?

Oliver 1 Blue

Year 2 have been busy practicing our communication and cooperation skills. We participated in a team building balloon day, where we needed to appreciate and respect our team members' opinions and ideas. We learned that the better we communicate, the more likely we are to win a challenge!

We have twisted ourselves into knots, raced against time to move pencils along a line and collaborated to complete a team picture with only one pencil! Some of the activities have challenged us but we are working hard to give our personal best and be united.

The choir have one again been invited to sing some Christmas songs at the official opening of the Kmart Wishing Tree.

The Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal is Australia's largest and longest-running gift collection drive. It has been helping assist those in need in local communities at Christmas and beyond for over 30 years.

This is taking place on Thursday the 16th of November in front of Kmart in Wanneroo Central Shopping Centre, at 10am. We would love to see some parents and friends in the audience; all are welcome.

As we will be wearing our new choir shirts, please come to school in the sports uniform so we are all wearing the school shorts. We will meet in the music room at 9am and hand out the choir shirts for the day.

Once we return from Kmart, we will have recess then head over to our Church Hall where we will be spreading more Christmas cheer to the folks at The Gathering.

Don’t forget to come to choir rehearsal Friday 8am for our last practise before a very busy week next week.

We are over the moon to share some incredible news with you all! Our very own Kai is coming home as the Number 1 BMX champion in Australia for the 2023 National Championships! 🇦🇺🥇

Kai's hard work, dedication, and passion for BMX have paid off, and he has officially qualified to represent Australia in the 2024 BMX World Championships in Rockhill, USA! 🌎🇺🇸

But wait, there's more! Kai has finished the year on an absolute high, clinching the top spot at the last round of the National Series and being awarded 1st place overall. 🥳🥇

Kai's journey has been nothing short of amazing, and we couldn't be prouder of his achievements. His determination and commitment have led him to these incredible milestones, and we can't wait to see what the future holds for this BMX superstar.

Mini Vinnies are asking for hamper items. Any donations will be gratefully received.

• 3+ & Kindy - biscuits and crackers

• Pre-Primary - toiletries (clean)

• Year 1-3 - canned food

• Year 4 - used or new books

• Year 5 & 6 - used or new toys

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

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

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 Wednesday between 8.00am-9.00am.

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

We're thrilled to announce that Brickman: Cities, an awe-inspiring exhibition that brings together art, architecture, and the timeless allure of LEGO, is coming to Wanneroo Regional Gallery this November!

Prepare to embark on a journey through miniature metropolises meticulously crafted by the renowned artist, Ryan McNaught (Lego Masters).

From iconic landmarks to bustling downtown scenes, this interactive showcase promises an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. Mark your calendars for November 15, 2023, and get ready to explore the captivating world of cities like you've never seen them before!

The exhibition is open until 18 February if your school is interested in hosting an excursion!

Tickets: Brickman Cities tickets | Wanneroo Regional Gallery | Ticketek Australia

Sign up to the City of Wanneroo Arts E-News for a chance to win one of 4 Family Passes to Brickman: Cities exhibition.

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