Volume 43 Issue 13 November 22nd 2018

So that you are well-informed:

Please see inside for the school events leading up to the end of 2018

Email: info@antonio.catholic.edu.au Phone: 8325 4500

Website: antonio.catholic.edu.au Fax: 8384 5803

ANTONIO CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Celebrating the Life of Sr. Marita

Mullins

Sr Marita Mullins was the founding

principal of Antonio Catholic School from

1975 – 1982. She played a significant

role in establishing and building this

growing school community along with

the Antonio family, Parish Priest Fr Rob

Egar, parishioners and the many families

and volunteers.

Sr Marita recently passed away, but has

left a wonderful legacy of welcome,

respect, service and leadership here in

Morphett Vale and in other communities

across Adelaide which we endeavour to

bring to life each and every day.

We keep Sr Marita Mullins, her relatives

and friends and the Sisters of Mercy in

our thoughts and prayers at this time.

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Greetings everyone.

I hope this newsletter finds you well and you have been enjoying the warm sun and the rain to keep the gardens

growing.

Reports and Class Placements for 2019

Our staff at Antonio are currently finalising written reports and class placements for 2019. Both of these tasks are

completed professionally with great care and judgement by staff utilising their expertise and knowledge of your

child’s development as a learner. Both reports and class placements will be sent home to parents and carers on

Monday 10th December.

Service and Leadership

It was an absolute pleasure to be present for the community breakfast and Mini-Vinnies Assembly last Friday. The

example of service to our community and to those in need beyond it provided by staff and students was

exceptional. It is no wonder that so many students from Antonio go on to be leaders at Cardijn College, in their

work places or other areas of the community. I believe our children at Antonio are very capable members of our

community who can contribute constructively to our community and beyond.

School Fees 2019

This evening the School Board will meet to approve the school fees for 2019. We will inform you about the

outcome in the days to follow.

Curtin University School Climate Survey Results Summary

We have begun the process of reflecting on the results of the survey of parents, students and staff at Antonio I

can provide a summary of this for you. In this newsletter, I will share a summary of the student survey. We will

look at these results in greater detail as a staff and with the School Board to inform our strategic planning for

2019 and beyond.

What are the celebrations from the data?

Students overwhelmingly feel safe, welcomed, listened to and supported

Students feel connected strongly to their peers

Students feel they can approach staff if they have a challenge

Students recognise that teachers have high expectations for their learning and appreciate this

Students are very clear about ‘school rules’

What are some areas for improvement?

Students thought we affirmed cultural diversity ‘sometimes’ so we will aim to improve this to ‘always’

Students stated that they gained support for learning ‘sometimes/often’ so we aim to increase this to ‘often/always’

Celebrating First Eucharist

We look forward to seeing Evan, Justin, Johnny and Gerard celebrate their First Eucharist with our parish

community at 10.00am Mass at Mary Help of Christians Church Morphett Vale. We also congratulate Ashlynn

who celebrated her First Eucharist last Sunday with her family and the parish community. This Sunday’s Mass will

be an exciting and wonderful celebration for these children and their families that marks a significant step in their

ongoing journey in faith. Thank you to everyone who has supported their learning and preparation.

Morphett Vale Parish Visitation

This coming weekend beginning with the First Eucharist Parish Mass at 10.00am, the Morphett Vale Parish will be

engaged in a Parish Visitation from Fr Philip Marshall and the visitation team in the Archdiocese. Visitations occur

every seven years and provide an opportunity for our parish to share how we work and worship together across

the Parish, including at Antonio and Emmaus. On Thursday 29th November, the team will also meet with various

parish groups and visit both schools. When they are at Antonio they will meet with the Mini- Vinnies team to

learn more about their work and achievements. On Sunday 2nd December, the team will once again celebrate

Mass at 10.00am at Mary Help of Christians Church then engage in a shared lunch and ‘open mic’ forum in The

Antonio Catholic School gymnasium. You are all invited to participate in this forum where you are invited to ask

questions or share your experiences in our parish with the visitation team. This will be an opportunity to

celebrate the successes and also identify possible areas for growth.

God bless.

Anthony Garton

LOST PROPERTY

We have a stack of 22 Rugby Tops here

in the Office. Plus 3 V-neck tops.

It is impossible to return to their owners

because there is no name written on the

top.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU LABEL YOUR

CHILD’S CLOTHING AND CHECK EVERY

NOW AND THEN THAT YOU CAN READ IT

IN THE EVENT OF A LOST ITEM.

DIARY DATES FOR TERM 4 2018

November December

PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE

Thanksgiving Mass

& Volunteers Morning Tea

You are invited

Join us as we gather as a whole community to celebrate Mass and give

thanks for our many 2018 blessings and say farewell to our Year 6 and 7

students.

Mass will be followed by a special morning tea in the gym as a gesture of

thanks to all those who volunteer in our community.

When – Tuesday 11th December

Time – 2.00pm Thanksgiving Mass in the Church

10.30am Volunteers Morning tea in the gym

23rd Year 6/7 Mass 28th R-2 Nativity Play 29th R-2 Nativity Play 30th No Assembly this week

3rd 6/7 Play & Assembly 4th 6/7 Play 7th 3/4/5 Class Mass Can Extravaganza at 10.30am

Carols Night 10th Student Reports sent home 11th Thanksgiving Mass at 2.00pm – Whole School 11th Volunteers morning tea in the gym after Mass 12th Year 6 Graduation 13th Year 7 Graduation 14th Pupil Free Day

Carols and Fun Night

When – Friday 7th December

Where - Carols in the gym – BBQ on the pavers

Time – 6.00pm Sausage sizzle from OSHC kitchen servery

7.00pm Carols begin in the school gym (a can to enter)

8.15pm Finish

Cost - BBQ - $1.00 per sausage in bread

Carols in the Gym - A can or non – perishable item for Christmas Hampers.

BYO - Chairs, blankets and picnic if not having sausage sizzle, coins for raffle, cakes, drinks, ice-

blocks etc.

Parents, Friends and Community will have drinks and ice blocks for sale

Parents, Friends and community will sell raffle tickets 1st & 2nd prize to be drawn on the night. You can also purchase raffle tickets from the front office if you are passing through.

Mini Vinnies will have cake stall and other items

Please return the tear off slip by Tuesday 4th December for your BBQ

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Family Name ……..…………..…………………………………………………………………..

Name of youngest student …..……………………………………………

Class teacher……………………………………………………………..……..

I have enclosed for sausages on Carols Night.

Signed (Parent/Caregiver)………………………………………………………………

$

MUSIC LESSONS

COMMUNITY NEWS

From the Morphett Vale Parish On behalf of Father Roman & Father Marion The Morphett Vale Catholic Parish would like to invite Parents &

Children to their Nativity Play and Christmas Carols on Sunday December 16th in the newly finished MHC Church

grounds.

The evening will commence with Mass at 5.30pm in MHC Church, followed by a family BBQ in the gardens.

Please bring a picnic rug to sit on the lawns or chairs for the paved areas.

At 7.30pm, there will be the Blessing of the grounds by Father Roman then the Nativity Play & Carols.

Please RSVP by Thursday 6th December for catering purposes.

If any children are interested in taking part in the Nativity Play, we will need Shepherds, Angels, Mary & Joseph,

3 Kings & children to come dressed in animal costumes or Christmas to gather around the stable.

Please contact Barbara Henshaw on the number below thank you.

Yours Sincerely Barbara Henshaw, on behalf of MV/Parish, Telephone 8325 1110

Dear Parents/Caregivers

In 2018 I am offering music lessons on Mondays during school hours.

These lessons are for half an hour once a week.

Students will be expected to practise at home, in-between lessons, for the best results.

Students can choose Guitar (also half price Guitar Group), Piano, Drums, Bass, Flute, Violin, Singing Etc.

Lesson Fees are $25.00 for half an hour.

Phone 0427 534101 for further information and to book your child’s place.

Matthew Winter

Academy of

Music

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