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

Phone: 9294 5500 Absentee Line: 9294 5535

Web: www.stanthonysgreen.wa.edu.au

NEWSLETTER #2 – WEEK 2, TERM 1: FRIDAY 21st FEBRUARY 2020

School Fees 2

Absentee Line 2

P&F Committee 2020 3

Medical Conditions 3

Kindergarten 2021 3

Playground After Hours 4

Lunch Ordering 2020 4

Kids Matter 4

RE Corner 5

Kids Matter 5

PE News 6

Parish News 7

Music Tuition 8

Strategic Planning 9

High School Open Days 10

St Brigid’s Scholarships 11

Dear Parents As a school community, we will soon be preparing for Lent. We will be focussing on the need to sacrifice by either giving something up or by doing something that is difficult for us. We will be encouraging the students to think about preparing very seriously during this solemn time. Street Library Saint Anthony’s has its own ‘street library’ in the musical garden outside the Resource Centre. The children are encouraged to share the joys of reading with their friends. It is a window into the world of the imagination; books come and go, no one needs to check them in or out. Students can simply reach in and take what interests them and when they are done, they can return the book to the ‘street library’ or take them home. If any one has a book or two they think others would enjoy, please bring them into the school office to be included in the street library. It is hoped that the ‘street library’ will be a symbol of trust and vestibule of literacy happiness.

Strategic Plan Work Shop Due to unforeseen circumstances, the date for the Strategic Plan Work Shop has been changed to Wednesday the 11th March, and will be held in the school hall from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Further details are provided on page 9 of this newsletter. Assemblies in 2020 Assemblies this year will be at 9:00am on Friday mornings. This new time is more compatible with the Out of School Regulations. School masses will still be celebrated on Friday mornings, however, year class masses will now be held on Tuesday mornings. The Year 6 class mass will be held on Tuesday the 26th February.

MESSAGES FROM THE PRINCIPAL

God Bless – Greg Green (Principal)

2020 PUPIL FREE DAYS

Term 1: Thursday 9th April

Term 2: Tuesday 28th April

Term 3: Monday 20th July

Monday 24th August Term 4

Monday 12th October

Helping Others in Lent

So many people are hungry Lord.

Sor many people suffer loneliness.

So many of my brothers and sisters suffer

sickness and disease. So many are torn apart by

war and hate. I can help them Lord in

this time of Lent; In this time of living

as a better Christian, Give me a generous ear,

a heart of courage to help my brothers and sisters.

To give and so save them from misery and death

SCHOOL FEES

Aurelia Cooper will be managing the school fees this year. Please direct any queries directly to Aurelia. An annual account will be issued and is due in full by the due date or by the instalment dates. 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 Aurelia Cooper whenever fees are a problem.

Annual Account: To be posted to families during Term 1. For fee schedule and further information regarding fees please refer to the website.

Direct Debit Payments: Families wishing to pay their fees via Direct Debit need to complete a Direct Debit form which are available from the school office or from the school website. Families who would like a suggested amount calculated are asked to contact the school office. Please refer to the school fees policy for information regarding direct debits.

Full Family Details Data Sheet – The record of your child/ren’s ‘Full Family Details’ will be sent home with the Annual account. This is the most up to date details the school has on record. If required please make any changes to this sheet

in RED PEN and return it to the school office so we can update our records.

MCEETYA Update – Students in Years 1, 3 and 5 will have a MCEETYA update form sent with the school fees. This form needs to be completed and returned. Parents would have completed this form a number of years ago and it now needs to be updated. Please return this form so we can update our records.

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.

LATE ARRIVALS

If your child is arriving late to school, they are require to be signed in at the school office by the parent/carer.

STUDENT APPOINTMENTS

Children who need to leave the school during school hours (eg: for appointments with doctor, dentist etc) need to be signed out at the school office by the parent/carer and then signed in when they return to school from their appointment.

CHANGE OF CONTACT DETAILS

Please notify the school of any changes to contact details including changes to emergency details and medication conditions.

Thank you in advance for your support in this matter.

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P & F COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2020

PRESIDENT Kate Price

VICE PRESIDENT Lynda Cathcart

TRESURER Sandra Markham

P & F REP TO THE BOARD Cassandra Burdette

SECRETARY Daniele McGrath

GENERAL COMMITTEE Natalie Stevens

GENERAL COMMITTEE Vanessa Burke

GENERAL COMMITTEE Chris Tucker

GENERAL COMMITTEE

EX OFFICIO Aurelia Cooper

MEDICAL CONDITIONS/EMERGENCY DETAILS

The school should be made aware of students who are taking special medication or suffering from allergies or other conditions. If your child requires the use of Asthma medication or an Epipen which requires to be kept at school for your child, a form needs to be completed in the school office and the medication brought in for safe keeping. Medication forms need to be completed at the start of each year. Please see Aurelia in the office for forms to update your child’s records.

2021 KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENTS

If your child is eligible for Kindergarten in 2021 (that is children that are born between 1 July 2016 and 30 June 2017) and you wish for your child to attend St. Anthony’s, please complete an enrolment form A.S.A.P. which is available from the school office or from the school website. The Kindergarten operates 3 days a week and limited places are currently available for 2021. Interviews will take place in Term 2, 2020.

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SCHOOL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AFTER HOURS

At the present time, children are playing on the school playground equipment after school. The school is considered private property and as the Principal of the school I am responsible for the welfare of any person on school premises. Under our Public Liability Insurance, there is a duty of care to provide a safe environment. If the school foresees possible problems, or potential claims, it is a condition under our Public Liability Policy to take “reasonable care and precautions to prevent personal injury and/or property damage.” If this reasoning is applied to the use of our playground equipment outside school hours, there is a cause for concern. I have been advised by Catholic Church Insurance to ban all children from playing on school playground equipment outside school hours even if parents or guardians are present. This is particularly relevant as we have our new nature play area in Pre-primary.

LUNCH ORDERING FOR 2020 (Wednesdays to Fridays ONLY)

We all know the importance of a nourishing lunch to fuel a child’s day, which is why we are excited to announce we are introducing Subway® Days at our school. Subway provide the option to order your child’s lunch on WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYS. Orders are to be placed by 9.30am on the day of delivery. Here are the key things you need to know about Subway® Days:

• Convenient and affordable solution to promoting healthy eating to our students

• Simple to order and pay via the QuickCliq website

• Offers choice and variety with a taste that kids will love

• Contributes to a child’s daily recommended serves of veggies

Table and Chair Sales Proceeds raised from the gold coin donations, received from the sale of tables and chairs no longer required by the school, will be given to missions.

LifeLink Thank you for your participation and getting Loud for LifeLink. A grand total of $540.80 has been raised to support this worthwhile cause.

http://www.stanthonysgreen.wa.edu.au/pdf/kidsmatter_19_01.pdf

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RE CORNER with Mrs Potts & Ms Vranjes

Family Masses Sunday evening Mass now commences at 5:30pm. This change was made to accommodate families. This year each class will be assigned a Sunday Mass to attend as a family.

8th March: Yr 3 students to attend with their families 5th April: Yr 2 students to attend with their families

Dates for the Diary: Term 1

Ash Wednesday whole school Mass 26th Feb 9:00am

Enrolment and Rite of Election for Confirmation Sat 7th March 6:00pm Sun 8th March 9:00am 5:30pm

Commitment for Confirmation Sat 14th March 6:00pm Sun 15th March 9:00am 5:30pm First Holy Communion Parent Information Evening 17th March 7:00pm Parish Hall

Enrolment and Rite of Election for First Communion Sat 28th March 6:00pm Sun 29th March 9:00am 5:30pm

Reconciliation for Years 4-6 27th March 10:00am Year 4-6

Stations of the Cross 27th March (Parish) 6pm Year 6 will prepare 8th April (School) 9:30am Year 6 will prepare

Little God Moments

† Madison in 3B has a new hourse. Its name is Sparkle.

† Lillie 5B, Dace 4G and Willah 3G are soon travelling to Victoria for their uncle’s wedding

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SCHOOL SPORT WA TEAMS

My name is Alex McLennan and I am the Tour Leader for the State Schoolboys 12 Years & Under AFL Team. I am writing to you to inform you of our trials for this year's State Team which will take place during 1st term and the April School holidays. I would very much appreciate this information being passed onto any student born in 2008 or 2009 that you believe may be interested in trialling for the state schoolboys AFL team. Please note that only players turning 11 and 12 years of age in 2020 are eligible to nominate.

Please be aware that WA is sending a 12 Years & Under Schoolgirls team to the inaugural National Schoolgirls championships also being held in Adelaide at the same time. Details for these trials can be found on the same website.

This year's championship will be in Adelaide from August 1st – 8th. The trial dates can be found on the School Sport WA website ( www.schoolsportwa.com.au ).

In order to nominate for the trials please direct your student(s) to the School Sport WA website where they need to locate the 'Interstate' menu button which is located at the top of the page. All relevant details can be found on this webpage. If you have any queries, please don't hesitate in making contact with me or the School Sport WA office.

Please also be aware that School Sport WA sends teams interstate for other sports as well. If you have any students that you feel may be interested in trialling for these teams please pass on this information. To nominate students simply follow the same process as above. Below is a list of sports and their travel dates. Nomination details can be found on the same website.

Basketball 15 - 21 Aug Bendigo, Vic Cricket 7 - 14 Nov Bendigo, Vic Cross Country 21 - 24 Aug Mile End, SA Football (Soccer) 13 - 18 Aug Marrara, NT Hockey 16 - 21 Aug Canberra, ACT Netball 13 - 19 Sept Sydney, NSW Rugby League 1 - 8 Aug Perth, WA Swimming 8 - 12 Aug Brisbane, Qld Diving 21 - 27 Nov Brisbane, Qld Tennis 17 - 24 Oct Canberra, ACT Touch Rugby 1 - 6 Nov Wagga Wagga, NSW Triathlon 22 – 25 Mar Hervey Bay, Qld

By all means make contact with me if you have any queries. If you could also please put this email on your agenda for your next sports cell meeting that would be very much appreciated. Thank you for your support.

Kind regards

Alex McLennan Tour Leader State 12 Years & Under Team School Sport WA

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9276 5832 (Camboon PS) Mobile 0438 937 078

PARISH OFFICE 2020

Open: Tuesday & Wednesday 8:30am-4:00pm

Friday 8:30am-12:30pm

Closed: Monday & Thursday

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF CHILDREN

Has been postponed until Term 3. Please contact the Parish Office for more information.

ASH WEDNESDAY

Ash Wednesday falls on Wednesday 26th February. There will be two Masses in our Parish on this day. The

9:00am morning Mass will be a whole School Mass and there will also be a 7:00pm Mass, for those Parishioners

who are unable to attend the morning Mass.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Will commence on Friday 28th February at 7.00pm. All are invited to join us for this very special Lenten

devotion.

ALTAR SERVER CLUB

The first meeting of the year for all Altar Servers will be on Friday 20th March from 6.00pm – 8.00pm.

Dinner will be served after Stations of the Cross. Please RSVP by Tuesday 17th March.

HEALING MASS

This will be held on Tuesday 31st March. This year there will be Reconciliation for the Sick before the Healing

Mass. Reconciliation will be at 9:30am followed by the Healing Mass 10:ooam. Join us for light refreshments

after the Mass.

PARISH RECONCILIATION

Will be held on Wednesday 1st April at 7:00pm.

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PLEASE NOTE: CHANGE OF DATE

Dear Parents,

At the end of 2019 the leadership team met with Dr Shaun Ridley, Deputy Chief Executive Officer from the Australian Institute of Management in Western Australia to discuss a strategic plan for St Anthony’s School. In February, Dr Ridley will commence the facilitation of this process consisting of a series of 3 to 4, two-hour sessions with the Board, senior leadership team, staff, parents and other key stakeholders to identify the direction and strategic priorities for the school over the next few years.

Through Dr Ridley’s expertise and guidance, the leadership team will use the information gathered by stakeholders to produce a short document which can be used to guide decision making and focus resources on the most important areas for the School.

The five areas to be covered by the Plan:

1) Environmental Scan

• Areas of strength and weakness in comparison to other similar schools

• External issues that will arise in the next few years that may positively or negatively impact on the school’s ability to achieve its goals

2) Mission Statement 3) 4 Key Result Areas 4) 1 to 2 Strategies per Key Result Area 5) 1 to 4 Performance Measures per Key Result Area

I would like to take this opportunity to invite the Board, P&F and all interested parents in participating in this facilitated process to join Dr Ridley and the school staff on the Wednesday 11th March from 6.00pm – 8.00pm in the school hall. Please indicate your interest by emailing Aurelia (aurelia.cooper@cewa.edu.au) as we will be ensuring a light supper is provided from 5:30pm for those participating.

Greg Green Principal 19th February, 2020

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Early in 2020, Mercedes College will commence

interviewing

Year 4 & Year 5 students who are due to start Year 7 in

2022 & 2023 respectively. If you are considering

enrolling your daughter and have not yet requested a

Prospectus, please contact Mrs Julie Lamb on 9323 1340

as soon as possible.

Enquiries are also welcome for places in Year 7 for 2020

and 2021. For more information please refer to the

College website, www.mercedes.wa.edu.au.

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