St Anthony’s School 96 Innamincka Road, Greenmount 6056 – PO Box 4057, SWAN VIEW WA 6056

Phone: 9294 5500 Absentee Line: 9294 5535 Email: admin@stanthonysgreen.wa.edu.au

Web: www.stanthonysgreen.wa.edu.au

NEWSLETTER #11 – WEEK 1, TERM 3: FRIDAY 26th JULY 2019

School Fees 2

Year 6 Camp 2

Absentee Line 2

RE Corner 3

John Coutis Seminar 4

PE News 5

Parish News 6

P&F News 7

Yr 1 & 2 Coding Club 8

Music Tuition 9

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents, Children and Friends,

Welcome Back Welcome back to all students, staff and parents to the start of a brand new term. A special welcome to Melissa Vranjes who has returned from her Principal internship at St Augustine’s School in Rivervale. I hope everyone had a very relaxing and enjoyable break, and had the opportunity to spend some time over the holidays with their families and friends. Term Three has commenced smoothly and teachers and students have resumed school routines. It has been most pleasing to see the students returning to school wearing the correct uniform. There are many events and activities planned for this term which have been highlighted in the term planner, which is available on the school website.

Book Week Book week is fast approaching and this year we are asking that your child select a book that would be appropriate to read with their Buddies. A picture book would be great, however the choice is theirs. On Wednesday 21st August the children are to come to school dressed up as characters for the book and they will have an opportunity to read their book to their Buddy, chat about costumes and complete an activity together. The day will start with all students enjoying a walk around the school from 8.30am to 8.50am. Parents are encouraged to join us for this walk and it would be wonderful to see you dressed up as well. This year’s theme is “Reading is my Secret Power”. God Bless,

Greg Green Principal

MESSAGES FROM THE PRINCIPAL

2019 PUPIL FREE DAYS

Term 3: Monday 26th August

Term 4 Monday 14th October

Upcoming

Events

Commissioning Mass for 1st Communion (Yr 4) Sat 27 July @ 6pm

Sun 28 July @ 9am

John Coutis Tuesday 30th July

Parent Enquiry & Info Meeting for Reconciliation Tuesday 30th July @ 7.00pm

Assembly (4G) Thursday 1st August @ 2.00pm

Mass – Year 3 & 4 Friday 2nd August @ 9.00am

Lightening Carnival Year 5 & 6 Friday 2nd August

Prayer Congratulations to Janet Hyslop who has just celebrated her 30 years in Catholic Education.

An Education Assistant should have a special place in every child’s heart

Because in this game of life they help them get their start

May the Lord bless and keep her May the Lord make his face shine upon her and

be gracious to her May the Lord uncover his face to her and give

her His peace. Amen

PRE-KINDY ENROLMENTS 2020

Enrolments are now being taken for our 3 Year Old Kindergarten Programme for 2020. Interviews will take place this term, so if you are interested in your child joining this program you will need to fill out an enrolment application form which are available from the school office or on the school’s website. Parents are reminded that there are only 20 places available.

Open Night - Our Open Night will be held on Wednesday 18th September. This will be a time for families to celebrate their child’s individual learning journey. On this evening, the P&F will organising Food Trucks for families to be able to purchase their dinner.

Performing Arts Festival - Over the next 5 weeks students from St Anthony’s will participate in the Catholic Schools Performing Arts Festival. Children will represent the school in the Primary Piano Performances, Percussion Ensemble, Instrumental and Solo/Duet. The Festival incorporates students from Catholic schools around the State. We wish all those associated with the Festival, our students and teachers all the best of luck.

One Big Voice - A school choir will also be taking part in the One Big Voice Festival in August.

JOHN COUTIS SEMINAR

Tuesday 30th July 1.30pm – 2.30pm

Students

2.30pm – 3.00pm Student Leaders

3.30pm - .4.30pm Staff, Parents & Wider

Community

SCHOOL FEES

Semester Two statements will be posted in the coming fortnight and are due on 27th September 2019.

Direct Debit Payments – Statements will be issued to families so they can monitor their direct debit. It is important for all parents to know that St Anthony’s stand ready to support all families, especially those for whom fees are a concern. Please contact the Principal, Greg Green or Finance Officer, Gina Hall whenever fees are a problem.

3 Year Old Kindergarten Fees: 3 Year Old Kindergarten Semester Two fees will be posted out shortly and are due 30th August 2019.

YEAR 6 CAMP FEES

The first instalment of $177 for Year 6 camp is now OVERDUE. The second instalment of $177 will be due by Friday 27th September. Invoices have been posted. Camp is required to be paid in full by the end of this term. The cost of Adventure World has increased therefore the surplus money raised from the Icy Pole sales will be offset again this price increase. Any surplus fundraising will be spent on the Year 6 students at the end of the year.

ST ANTHONY’S SCHOOL

ABSENTEE LINE - 9294 5535

If your child is going to be absent from school, parents are asked to ring the Absentee Line on 9294 5535 by 8.30am on the day of absence and leave the following information: Full Name of Student Year/Class (eg 1G) Reason for absence and expected length of absence Your name and relationship to the student As part of our school’s duty of care, if you have not notified the school office or your child’s class teacher of their absence, you will be notified via an SMS that your child has been recorded as being absent. On receipt of the SMS, please contact the school office to confirm their absence. All absences will need to be followed up with a written note to the OFFICE, or an email sent to admin@stanthonysgreen.wa.edu.au

All absences require a written explanation for auditing purposes.

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RE CORNER with Mrs Potts & Ms Vranjes

BISHOPS LITERACY TEST The Year Three and Five students will be sitting the Bishops Literacy test in coming weeks. The Bishops' Religious Literacy Assessment 2019 At the request of the Western Australian Bishops, Year 3, Year 5 and Year 9 students in Catholic schools across Western Australia will take part in The Bishops' Religious Literacy Assessment (BRLA) from the week commencing Monday 29 July in Term Three. Students enrolled in Year 3, Year 5 and Year 9 who are following a regular classroom program are expected to participate. The purpose of the BRLA is to measure student learning of the content in the RE curriculum. Formal school and student reports are produced by the Office and will become available to schools in Term Four.

WELCOME BACK Welcome back to our students and families for Term Three. It is another busy and exciting Term with many special Sacramental events to celebrate. Please see the dates listed below for you to note:

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION This weekend Father will present the students with their certificates at mass on Saturday 27th of July at 6pm or Sunday 28th July at 9am.

SACRAMENTAL MEETING DATES: Confirmation

Commitment mass for Confirmation

3 August: Saturday 6pm OR 4 August: Sunday 9am

Parent/child workshop 17 August Saturday 6pm

Confirmation mass 7 September Saturday 6pm

Commissioning mass for Presentation of Certificates

21 September: Saturday 6pm OR 22 September: Sunday 9am

Reconciliation

Enrolment and Rite of Election mass Reconciliation

10 August: Saturday 6pm OR 11 August: Sunday 9am

Commitment mass for Reconciliation

24 August: Saturday 6pm OR 25 August: Sunday 9am

Parent/child workshop 14 September Saturday 6pm

Upcoming Masses: 9am at St Anthony’s Church

2 August Year 3 and 4 attend mass

8 August St Mary of the Cross School Mass

2B to prepare

15th August Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary School Mass

1B to prepare

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Tuesday 30th July 2019 at St Anthony’s Primary School

(in the school hall)

Time and audiences: 1.30pm - 2.30pm School Assembly Year 1-6

2.30pm - 3.00pm Student Leaders 3.30pm -4.30pm Staff, Parents and Wider Community

Background info: John ‘JC’ Coutis is a remarkable Australian who was born with a severe physical disability in which doctors gave him little chance of survival. John has not only defied medical opinion, he has thrived and is acknowledged as one of the world’s most inspirational speakers. Without the lower part of his body, John embraces a full and positive life. He rolls around on his custom skateboard and uses humour to communicate some of life’s most important lessons. Johns sessions cover topics including resilience, courage, positivity, determination and respect. You may wish to view these videos or/and show your students an element in preparation at an appropriate time prior to the visit:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22RbxNXTsEA&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kzmcnx2Qmk&feature=youtu.be

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NAIDOC BASKETBALL CARNIVAL On Thursday 4th July 2 teams of Year 5 & 6 students participated in a carnival at Swan Active to celebrate Naidoc Week. Not only did the students have a great day of basketball, they were treated to a terrific demonstration of traditional Aboriginal dancing by two local dance groups. Big thanks to Adam Desmond from Bindar Sports for organising this event. We hope to participate again next year.

ROBO CLUB

On Friday the 9th of August 7 students from Year 5 and 6 will represent St Anthony's School at the State RoboCup Junior competition held at Curtin University. Our team has worked collaboratively to design robot and stage props, program their custom built Ev3 robot to perform a dance to music that they have edited. Their entry into this competition is the culmination of months of hard work and dedication. We wish these students all the best and commend them on their passion for robotics.

UNIFORM SHOP – Special Open Night Hours The Uniform Shop will be opening on the Wednesday 18th September from 5:45pm – 7.00pm for parents on the School Open Night.

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FAREWELL MORNING TEA

Please join us for morning tea this Sunday 28th July after the 9:00am Mass. This is our

opportunity to thank Fr Roy for all his hard work and for being with us over the last month.

PLANNED GIVING 2019

Envelopes are now available for collection from the Church foyer, they are in number order. Thank you

very much for your commitment to the Parish. If you would like to join the Planned Giving Program or

change your contribution please contact the Parish Office.

AFTER SCHOOL RE CLASSES

RE classes will begin again this Tuesday 30th July from 3.45pm-4.45pm in the middle primary

block at St Anthony’s School. For further information please contact Melissa on 0438 104 124.

RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation of Children)

Is the process through which children are prepared to celebrate the sacraments of initiation - Baptism,

Confirmation and Eucharist and be welcomed into the Catholic Church. The RCIC program is

primarily intended for children, not baptised as infants, who have attained the use of reason and are of

catechetical age. The Church understands 'catechetical age' to begin at the age of reason, on or about

age 7. RCIC Baptism Classes will run again this term and begin next Wednesday 31st July from

4:00pm-5:00pm for 6 weeks. Please contact the Parish office on 9294 3504 for more information.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

Have you ever thought about becoming a Catholic? Or do you have friends who have expressed an

interest in finding out more about the teachings of the Church? If your answer is YES, please come

along to our inquiry night which will be held on Monday 5th August at 7:00pm in the Presbytery.

Please RSVP your attendance to the Parish Office 9294 3504.

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING To be an Altar Server is a special honour and a great privilege in the Catholic Church. Altar servers

today can trace their roots or genealogy to the order of Acolyte, a ministry that once was reserved only

for those who were going to be ordained priests. One can look upon being an altar server as a special

and unique ministry by which you, a young person, can help to spread the word and the love of Christ

through your actions and words. If you are interested in becoming an Altar Server, a new course will

commence soon. You must be Catholic and have received First Holy Communion. Please register your

interest with the Parish Office on 9294 3504.

ANTHONYCARE NEEDS YOUR HELP

One of our Parish families is in need of some meals. If you are able to help cook an evening meal

(enough for 2 people), could you please contact the Parish Office on 9294 3504 or even drop a meal to

the Parish Office and we will make sure they receive it. Many thanks in advance for your generosity.

ADVERTISING

A few advertising spaces have become available on our Church bulletin, if you are wanting to place an

advert or know someone who does, please contact the Parish Office on 9294 3504.

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ST ANTHONYS P&F

FRIDAY 16th AUGUST 2019

Parish Hall

Kindy & Pre Primary: 4:30pm to 5:15pm Year 1 – 3: 5:30pm to 6:45pm

Year 4 – 6: 7pm to 8:30pm

Tickets $5 per child ($12 per family) (immediate family members only E.g. Brothers & Sisters)

** No Door Sales ** Chips & drink provided on completion

At the end of the disco children will not be allowed to leave without a parent. Parent help is appreciated for this event.

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CODING CLUB FOR YEAR 1 & 2 STUDENTS

This semester St Anthony’s will be starting a Coding Club for Year 1 and 2 students. This club will run on Friday’s at lunchtime in the MakerSpace. Students can sign up for a term and will be instructed on the use of Scratch, a web-based coding platform.

Scratch is a very user-friendly coding platform that use simple visual coding language and can be accessed at home using the Username and Password provided to your child. The application of this platform is varied, students can create and programme animations, games, music, interactive stories and much more.

WHERE: MakerSpace

WHEN: Friday

Time: 12.55pm - 1.20pm

Commencing on Friday the 9th August

Max 10 students per term

Please complete the accompanying survey to nominate your child for a place in Coding Club.

Please be aware that places are limited and will be granted on a ‘first in, first served’ basis. If the Coding Club is immensely popular then a second session may be started. If your child has received a place in Coding Club then you will be notified via email by Friday the 2nd of August.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Iy-FxTM2KU-zhlHaU-NeI-VBhMJlOrZPkpG9_Acw-ktURVE1QVJYMTRaMUQ0NTA1NTlXRFYyT1o5Qi4u

Fill | Coding Club

forms.office.com

This semester St Anthony’s will be starting a Coding

Club for Year 1 and 2 students. This club will run on

Friday’s at lunchtime in the MakerSpace. Students

can sign up for a term and will be instructed on the

use of Scratch, a web-based coding platform. Scratch

is a very user-friendly coding platform that use

simple visual coding language and can be accessed

at home using the Username and Password provided

to your child. The application of this platform is

varied, students can create and programme

animations, games, music, interactive stories and

much more. WHERE: MakerSpace WHEN: Friday Time:

12.55-1.20pm Commencing on Friday the 9th August

MAX: Max 10 students

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