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.

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

As we prepare to enter Holy Week with the celebration of Palm Sunday this weekend, it is important to remember that Holy Week is the most important week for Christians when they remember the events leading up to the suffering, crucifixion and death of Jesus. The Church sets apart an entire week to recall the events of the last week of Jesus’ life. Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday and ends with Holy Saturday.

Palm Sunday

Christians remember the day Jesus rode into the city of Jerusalem. As Jesus entered the city, people greeted him by waving palm branches and calling out Hosanna.

Holy Thursday

On Holy Thursday, Christians remember the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples. During the Last Supper Jesus washed the feet of his disciples to teach them to show love for others.

Good Friday

On Good Friday, Christians remember that Jesus suffered and was made to carry his cross up the hill where he was nailed to it. On Good Friday, the Church gathers to kneel at the cross of Jesus to pay honour to it. The Cross is inseparable from the sacrifice of Jesus, in honouring the Cross people are honouring Jesus who died to bring new life.

Holy Saturday

On Holy Saturday, the Church waits at the Lord’s tomb, meditating on his suffering and death. The altar is left bare and Mass is not celebrated. Every Holy Saturday, the Church has a quiet day. No Masses or Sacraments are celebrated on that day. People pray quietly remembering the body in the tomb.

Easter Vigil

Celebrated on Holy Saturday evening is the dramatic Easter Vigil liturgy that marks the beginning of Easter. It is the highlight of the Church’s year and the main Mass of Easter. Everything that Jesus said and did is only given meaning by his resurrection.

Term’s End

A reminder that the school’s first term finishes on Thursday, 6th April. Students return to school for the start of Term 2 on Wednesday, 26th April. I wish everyone in our community a wonderful break and a safe return for Term 2.

If your family is leaving for holidays before the official end of term, please notify your child’s teacher by email or Seesaw message before the end of this week.

Paul Litherland - a truly respected educator.

For close to 20 years, Paul has been working at the coalface of online crime. Since 2008, he has worked specifically with juvenile victims and their families, and has used those experiences to develop highly informative presentations regarding the risks of the online world.

Since leaving the Western Australia Police in 2014, Paul has grown to become one of the nation’s most recognised and highly awarded educators in the fields of Cyber Safety and Internet Awareness, culminating in him being named the 2022 WA Australian of the Year.

Today, Paul works with over 850 schools and organisations across the country, with the demand for his services continuing to rise. He has been presenting at many of his schools for 10 years and has grown to become a very respected and valued member of those school communities.

Towards the end of his presentation, Paul recommended parents download the ‘Beacon’ app:

If you missed Paul’s presentation or you want to consider again some of the information Paul has given, please take the time to browse his website: Surf Online Safe - Home. It is packed full of valuable information for parents.

On-Line Safety

Paul Litherland spoke with students giving tips on how to stay safe on-line. We consistently remind students of the behaviour we expect of them under our Student Code of Conduct and our Safe Use of IT procedures. We address any behaviour by any student during school hours that falls below these standards. We are particularly vigilant towards any carry over into the school of negative out of hours behaviour.

As I am sure you appreciate, we do not have the authority to control, address or prevent student behaviour occurring outside of school hours. Parents have control and responsibility for their children before they arrive at school and once school finishes.

God Bless

Therese Bandy

Principal

Thank you to everyone who bought tickets for this year's Easter raffle. The raffle was drawn this morning and we saw a few very happy faces come to collect their prizes. Congratulations to the winners:

3+ - Meadow Martin

KB - Grayce Carr

KG - Steven Nguyen

PPB - Xander Chappell

PPG - Najie D'Amico

1B - Isabel Berlingeri

1G - Dina Khachatphai

2B - Bodie Raye

2G - Lawrence Stirling

3B - Thea Quinn

3G - Aaron Fong

4B - Ava Roost

4G - Stirling Hughes

5B - Mitchell Swyny

5G - Alice Doonan

6B - Sienna Agrela

6G - William Van

Staff - Mrs Walters

... and our lucky winner of the Easter hamper generously donated by Sabine Winton was Lilly Arbuckle in 4B

Thank you for your support and have a Happy Easter!

P&F Committee

Noongar is the official language of the Aboriginal people of the south-west of Western Australia. The language groups have some common words that will be featured here each week. With the weather starting to turn, this week’s word is:

Djeran - Noongar season covers the cooler period of the months April and May.

Let’s celebrate and learn about our local Noongar culture.

Information sourced from https://www.noongarculture.org.au/language/

Science at home is a great way to help your child explore some of the concepts they are learning at school.

Wrinkly Apple

Create your own mummified apple face!

Materials:

1 apple

1 pop stick

1 plastic bag

¼ cup of salt

½ cup bicarbonate soda

Steps:

• Mix the salt and bicarbonate of soda together in the bag.
  
• Peel the apple, then cut a face into the apple using the pop stick. Push the stick into the top of the apple so it makes a handle.
  
• Put the apple into the mixture in the bag, so it is covered.
  
• Leave the bag open in a warm place. Watch what happens to the apple.

Did you know?

The powders take all the moisture from the apple and make it hard for bacteria to grow. Without the water and bacteria the apple cannot decay, so it just shrivels up and dries up. Do not eat this apple!

Mrs Walker

Science Teacher

If you have a child who is due to begin Kindy in 2024, please ensure your application has been received by the school office. Interviews are conducted when applications are received.

If your child is three years of age or turning three shortly, you are able to register for our Three Year Old Program. Our Tuesday class is full; however, we have now opened up a Thursday session commencing Term 2.

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

Palm Sunday

The Story

The story of Palm Sunday is told in the Gospel of Matthew, book 21, chapters 1-17 (Matthew 21:1-17). The gospel tells the story of Jesus' triumphant ride into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey. As Jesus and his disciples walked towards Jerusalem, he sent two disciples ahead, telling them to find a donkey and a colt. The disciples brought the animals, laying their cloaks on the donkey so that Jesus could ride. As he rode towards Jerusalem, people laid cloaks and palm branches on the road in front of him, shouting, "Hosanna to the Son of David," and "Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord." When he entered Jerusalem, a huge crowd welcomed him, waving palm leaves and shouting "Hosanna," because they supported Jesus and his message. Arriving at the temple in Jerusalem, Jesus healed the blind and the sick; however, at the same time he aroused the ire and suspicion of the priests, who heard children shouting in the temple area calling out, "Hosanna to the Son of David!"

Wear Denim for Caritas

Sacramental/Liturgical Dates Term 2

28th April - Beginning of Term 2 Mass

2nd May - Peregrine Day

5th May - Mini Vinnies day

5th May - Year 1 Liturgy 2pm

12th May - Mother’s Day Breakfast and Mass

16th May - Confirmation Parent/Child Workshop 5pm

19th May - Confirmation Retreat

19th May - Year 2 Liturgy 2pm

26th May - Pre-Primary Liturgy 2pm

24th May-26th May - Year 6 Reconciliation

27-28th May - Confirmation Weekend

3rd-4th June - Confirmation Certificate Weekend

2nd June - Year 3 and 4 Mass 9am

9th June - Kindy Liturgy 2pm

13th June - St Anthony’s Day Mass

16th June - Year 5 and 6 Mass 9am

24th-25th June - Holy Communion Commitment Mass Weekend

God Bless

Nicole Crosthwaite

Assistant Principal

As parents, we play an important role in fostering a positive relationship with our child's school and community. When we build strong partnerships with the school, we not only help our children succeed academically but also contribute to the well-being of the entire community. Here are a few tips to help you build a positive relationship with your child's school and community.

Firstly, make an effort to attend parent-teacher conferences, school events, and volunteer opportunities. This shows your child and the school that you are invested in their education and willing to contribute to the community. Also, make an effort to introduce yourself to other parents and community members, get involved in parent-teacher organisations or school committees, and attend community events. This helps you to build connections with other families and the broader community.

Secondly, communicate regularly with your child's teacher. This can be through email, phone calls, or in-person meetings. Let them know that you are available to support your child's learning and work together to find ways to help your child succeed.

Finally, remember to be respectful and positive in your interactions with school staff and community members. Treat everyone with kindness and appreciation, and always assume positive intent. This helps to build a positive atmosphere in the school and community, making it a welcoming place for everyone.

Year 1

Braxton Mayle, Faye Foley, Jesse Jepp, Oliver Van Beek, Sam O’Keeffe, Penny Irwin, Maddison Brandis, Hudson De Senneville, Nadia Samardali, Theo Nightingale

Year 2

Mahlie Delaney, Levi Heath, Lawrence Stirling, Esmae D’Silva, Henry Foxcroft

Year 3

Amy Samardali, Declan Brandis, Kate Gempesaw, Abby Muni, Lucy Reindl

Year 5

Ava Yeah, Liam Fortuin, Sienna Punter, Elaine Mathews

Bronze Award

Isabelle Grenda,

Silver Awards

Madison Sweeney

From last week: Talitha Datta

Last Thursday, 32 Year 4, 5 and 6 students went to HBF Arena to compete at the annual NIPPSA Interschool Swimming Carnival. Congratulations to the swim team for their outstanding performance and we are thrilled to announce that they placed 2nd overall out of 8 competing schools. Their hard work and dedication have truly paid off. The swim team celebrated their achievements with a shared lunch on Monday.

Overall Results

1st: St Simon Peter - 443 points
2nd: St Anthony’s - 323 points
3rd: Liwara - 304 points
4th: Mercy - 236 points
5th: St Luke’s - 232 points
6th: John Paul second and Saint Elizabeth’s - 85 points (combined schools)
7th: St Francis of Assisi - 37 points

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

The Year 4s have had a great yet busy start to the year. The Faction Swimming Carnival got us all excited and ready to compete, while the last few weeks saw us in a footy clinic and a basketball clinic with Damian Martin from the Wildcats..

In class, we have been writing and reading about recounts and procedures for English, while in Religion we have been learning about Baptism and how Lent reflects God’s love for us by giving us his only Son to die on the cross for us. In Maths, we are learning about various ways to add 3 and 4 digit numbers (split strategy, jump strategy and formal algorithm), rounding to the nearest 10s, 100s and 1000s for Number. We are making clocks to help us with reading time in measurement.

In Civics and Citizenship, we are learning about the services of our local government, rules and laws and the importance of personal identity, while in Health we are learning about Bushfire awareness and Child Protection - Keeping Safe. Not to forget Technologies, we are busily building our Playground which we have researched and designed.

Below are some pictures of us with our procedure writing work (Making paper hats and Making Funny Face Biscuits), the Footy and Basketball clinics, addition work and making clocks.

CAHDS offer information sessions for parents or carers who have children or young people who are experiencing significant attention difficulties, including a diagnosis of ADHD. To find out more about what is included in these sessions and how to register for April please click on the following link:

https://cahs.health.wa.gov.au/Our-services/Mental-Health/Specialist-services-and-day-programs/Complex-Attention-and-Hyperactivity-Disorders-Service/Parent-information-sessions

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.

Kindergarten Uniform Order
Summer Uniform Order

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.