Welcome back to school for Term 2. It will be another exciting time with lots happening during the term. To keep up-to-date with school events, please check the live calendar on the school website. My thanks to Mr Barns and the Senior Leadership Team - Mrs Clinch and Mrs King, for their leadership of the school during my absence to walk the Way of St James on the Camino de Santiago.

Walking the Camino Pilgrimage from Leon (Spain) to Santiago (Spain) was an amazing experience both personally and spiritually. Walking more than 340km in 14 days up and down mountains and over rocky terrain was physically challenging. Participating in mass in Spanish was, at times, challenging (I have no idea what was said in the very animated sermons we heard) but also comforting as the format (prayers and rituals) was the same as we part-take in each weekend. Listening to Vespers in the Benedictine monastery and praying in churches that were established in the 12th and 13th centuries was spiritually uplifting. And of course, one cannot forget the processions held on the most sacred days of Holy Week and Easter Sunday.

New Students

Welcome to Eliana (PPG), Raynard (4G) and Jesse Biney (5G); George (4G) and Charlotte Larney (6G); and to Dhanush Shah (1G), Charlie Walding (4B) and William Albertyn (5G) who have all joined our community this term. We are glad to welcome you and hope you have a rewarding time at St Anthony’s.

Week 1

Friday 19th April

Beginning of Term Mass 9am. All community members welcome

Week 2

Monday 22nd April

Y-Safe Cyber Safety Information Evening 6pm

Wednesday 24th April

Kindy and Pre-Primary Earth Day Celebrations

National Administrators Day

ANZAC Day Liturgy at 2:30 pm - All welcome

Thursday 25th April

ANZAC Day Public Holiday - School closed

Friday 26th April

Pupil Free Day - School closed

Week 3

Tuesday 30th April

City of Wanneroo Leadership Day for selected Year 6 students

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

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.

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!

St Anthony’s School believes that each child is a precious gift from God, created as a unique individual. We integrate faith into all aspects of school life and create learning environments which enable children to experience the joy and wonder of their world.

St Anthony’s P&F are giving families past and present an opportunity to leave their mark on the school for generations to come.

You can have your child’s or children’s full name or family name engraved on a brick.

Single brick cost $30

(Can have 3 lines with 16 letters including spaces on each line)

Double brick cost $60

(Up to 6 lines with 12 characters per line including spaces)

These bricks will be added to the existing engraved bricks in the Fr. Paddy Boyle walkway.

To order please visit https://www.stoneengraving.com.au/shop/?orderby=date

Website password is 1234

Please make payment via:

Option 1: Cash

Please place in an envelope with your child’s name, class, total amount & order number.

Option 2: Eftpos

A P&F representative will be in the school office every Friday between 8:20 - 9.00am to collect payment. Please fill in the form with your child’s name, class, total amount and order number.

Please note closing date for orders is 10th of June 2024.

All funds made go towards making our students more comfortable, eg heating and cooling in the undercover area.

Order your custom personalised brick now!

Send any queries to stanthonyswannpandf@gmail.com

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.

Please see letter and map from the City of Wanneroo regarding further parking changes.

Mrs Shenton is collecting bread tags again this year for Wheelchairs for Kids WA. Any donations gratefully received. Please drop to the office.

Thank you!

Our children are growing up in a digital world. A key aspect of looking after their wellbeing is helping them develop strategies for digital wellbeing. Next Monday, April 22, we have a presenter from ySafe providing some information and ideas for how you can help your child be safe and well online.

ySafe | Parent Sessions

Remember you have always got access to our online safety hub, so you can access great articles such as - Setting up your home for online safety - St Anthony's Catholic Primary School (WA) - Hub (onlinesafetyhub.com.au)

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 Wednesday 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 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.