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.

Therese Bandy

Principal

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, 1st September: Father’s Day breakfast and mass and spring carnival - Year 6

Tuesday, 5th September: Years 3-6 athletics field events

Wed, 6th September: Kindy/Pre-Primary sports carnival

Friday, 8th September: School faction athletics carnival

Friday, 15th September: Year 1 assembly and PADUA Awards and P&F colour run

Friday, 22nd September: 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.

All fees are due by Friday 15th September 2023 unless you have an arrangement with the school.

A fee reminder statement was sent out last Friday 25th August 2023 for all outstanding fees.

Please check this to make sure your payments are up to date. Thank you if you have already paid. If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please ring the office to make an appointment to talk to Mrs Therese Bandy.

Any questions please let me know.

Donna Geddes

Finance Officer

Mark your diaries for 15th September and get excited for St Anthony’s colour run!

This fun filled fundraiser has been announced to the students and sponsorship books were sent home earlier this month.

If you are yet to register your child, you can do so via the following link or by clicking on the blue register button below:

https://australianfundraising.com.au

Your child will also need a white t-shirt to wear on the day. Kmart have plenty for only a few dollars. We will be holding a sausage sizzle on the day, so please return your order form and money in a zip lock bag by 8th September.

Mums, dads, aunts, uncles, grandparents we need you all! We have lots of spots that we still need to fill for the P&F sausage sizzle fundraiser this Saturday, 2nd September at Bunnings Wangara.

We are excited to have booked one of the most sought after days in the Bunnings' sausage sizzle calendar and are hoping to raise lots of money for the class wish lists, but we can only do this with your help.

If you can help for an hour or two between 7:30am-4:30pm please call or message Sarah Brandis on 0437 285 349.

Your help is greatly appreciated!

P&F Committee

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:

Joseph was a godly man who lived as Jesus' earthly father. When Jesus was a child, Joseph cared for him and loved him. A godly father loves and protects his family and listens to his Father in heaven. We can show our dad that we love him every day by the things we do and the things we say.

August

29th-31st August: Fathers' Day Stalls

September

1st September: Father's Day Mass and Breakfast 7.45am

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

19th September: McAuley Day

22nd September: End of Term 3 Mass

God Bless

Nicole Crosthwaite

Assistant Principal

As Father's Day approaches, we take a moment to reflect on the values that make St Anthony's community special. The St Anthony's Way is not just a motto, but a commitment to fostering positive relationships within our school and beyond.

One vital aspect of the St Anthony's Way is the emphasis on nurturing strong bonds between parents, the school, and the wider community. We believe that active parental involvement greatly enriches a child's educational journey. This Father's Day let's celebrate fathers who embody this spirit – dads who consistently engage with our school events, support their children's growth, and actively participate in building a strong, inclusive community.

Through your involvement, you demonstrate to your children the importance of collaboration, empathy, and unity. You model the values that we aim to instill in our students, showing them the significance of positive relationships. This Father's Day, let's applaud those who exemplify the St Anthony's Way, enriching the lives of their children and our community.

Happy Father's Day!

Hi everyone!

We have been very busy in Art with not just our regular program but extra-curricular projects too!

19 Year 6 students entered the Catholic Earthcare Australia Season of Creation Art Competition. The students responded to the theme ‘Let Justice and Peace Flow’. Their artwork has been uploaded to Catholic Earthcare Australia’s Facebook page where the ‘People’s Choice Award’ will be chosen by the public ‘liking’ their favourite artwork. Please head on over to the Catholic Earthcare Australia Facebook Page and ‘like’ the St Anthony’s students' artwork.

In other Art news, this semester sees the students learning about some contemporary artists and incorporating the art processes of collage and painting into artworks of their own, inspired by these artists.

Year 2 – Pete Cromer, Contemporary Australian Collage Artist.

Year 3 – Andrea Smith, Contemporary Australian Collage Artist.

Year 4 – Emma Whitelaw, Contemporary Australian Artist.

Year 5 – CJ Dixon, Contemporary Australian Artist.

Year 6 – Mia Charro, Contemporary Spanish Artist.

Keep a look out in the coming weeks for some amazing pieces uploaded on SeeSaw.

Mrs Luca

Year 2-6 Art Teacher

Thank you to the families that have been collecting!

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

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

Enrolments are now open for VacSwim swimming lessons during the summer school holidays. VacSwim offers fun lessons at beach or pool locations. They are a great school holiday activity and they teach valuable safety skills to help keep your child safe in the water.

Enrol at education.wa.edu.au/vacswim

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