PRAYER PARADE

Wednesday August 7 @ 8:35am

Class Prep J Antonio Centre

CLASS MASS

Thursday August 8 Class Mass Prep J

9am St Anthony’s Church

THANK YOU DISCO

This Friday August 10 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Free entry

Parents are required to remain on the

school grounds

REDLAND

SHOW HOLIDAY

FOR THE EKKA

Monday August 13

GALA DAY

Tuesday August 14

ICAS Maths

Wednesday August 15

BAYSIDE CATHOLIC

SCHOOLS CARNIVAL

Thursday August 16

P & F MEETING

Thursday August 16 7pm

QCCMF

Friday August 17

August 7 2018

Thank you to Mr John Bates for being the Acting Principal during my leave. I have thoroughly enjoyed taking some leave to have time with my family and dedicate further time to my studies. I have heard that Mr Bates thoroughly enjoyed his time at St Anthony’s and was very welcomed by our community. He was incredibly impressed by the dedication of the staff and students and overall friendliness and genuine welcoming nature of the families and community of our school. Next Tuesday August 14, we will welcome Mr Scott Murphy to our leadership team as Acting Assistant Principal Administration (APA) for 12 months. I would like to thanks Mrs Olivia O’Donnell who has been in this role since the beginning of Term 3 and Mrs Bridget Devantier who has replaced Olivia’s role as Primary Learning Leader (PLL).

MARY MACKILLOP FEAST DAY Tomorrow is the Feast Day of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop. She is our first Australian saint and worked tirelessly for the poor and isolated colonial families, offering them Catholic schooling. Mary is remembered for her eagerness to discover God's will in all things, for her charity in the face of difficulties and for her abiding trust in God.

Some of her treasured sayings that we can live by are: “Never see a need without doing something about it” and “Find happiness in making others happy.”

SELT TEAM – VISIT ST VINCENT’S In 2018 St Anthony’s has focused to further develop and refine their school-wide classroom Literacy Development and Progression Program, so that teachers provide a streamlined approach towards literacy throughout the school from P-6, where the classroom caters for, targets and provides individualised intervention to all students at their level. The school has formed a Strategic Excellent Learning and Teaching Team (SELT), who lead the school in achieving the SMART Goal, as well as focusing on implementing all the BCE processes, such as the High Yield Strategies, the 14 Parameters and the Expected and Effective Practices.

In 2018, St Anthony’s we have systematically focused on how to cater for individual students from a whole school level, a year cohort level, a class level and an individual level, and how intervention to all students will occur. The SELT Team will investigate the approaches of other schools who are successfully demonstrating a high impact on the Literacy progress of their students. Tomorrow (Wednesday) a team of 13 staff (class teachers, specialist teachers, support staff and leadership members) will visit St Vincent’s Clear Island Waters to observe and learn about their journey and approaches to learning and teaching. We will work together to create the St Anthony’s Literacy Development and Progression Program to provide the guidelines through which all teachers will collaboratively strive for the continuing progress of all students. Having an opportunity to visit other schools and observe practices that might be beneficial to consider implementing to improve the learning and teaching at St Anthony’s is essential to maintaining our ongoing commitment to continual improvement.

DISTRICT ATHLETICS This Thursday and Friday 26 children will represent St Anthony's at the District Athletics Carnival to be held at Sheldon College. They have been training hard for this event and we wish them every success over the two days. Thank you to Mr Brendan Marrinan for all his hard work leading up to this event.

P & F THANK YOU DISCO Our Thank You Disco is this Friday August 10th 5.30pm - 7.30pm. This is a disco run by the P & F for our students and families as a thank you for the incredibly generous contribution to this year’s fete. This is a free entry disco and children will receive a free drink and packet of chips when they arrive.

Please remember that parents are required to remain on the school grounds on the night. There will be soft drinks and other items for sale from the tuck shop. The P&F are still looking for a few more people to assist with the Disco on Friday night. If you can assist in any way please contact them via anthonysfiesta@gmail.com and leave your details.

GALA DAY Next Tuesday 14th August all of our Year 5 and Year 6 students will par ticipate in an inter school sports competition known as a Gala Day. Students have received information regarding the sport and team they are in and have been training. The sports will include oztag, european handball and volleyball. We are looking forward to be taking part of an event which provides the opportunity for full participation of all students. All Year 4 students will participate in a Gala Day back here at St Anthony’s. The teachers have organised them in teams for an intraschool competition.

BOOK WEEK 2018 Book Week is in Week 6 with our book week parade on Friday August 24. This year’s theme is Find Your Treasure. Many of us have a book that we have treasured from childhood. Have you shared this book with your children? Parents can make a big difference to a child's interest in reading by sharing their old favourite books. Children see and feel their parents' passion when reading a book they are emotionally connected to. Sharing a treasured book can lead to sharing so much more – children love hearing stories about their parents when they were little!

REDLANDS EISTEDDFOD Last Wednesday and Thursday night both our Junior Singers and Senior Choir performed at the Redlands Eisteddfod. They competed against schools in the area, both Catholic and State Primary Schools. The Senior Choir came first in their competition and the Junior Singers came third. I would like to congratulate all of the students on their performance on the night and also acknowledge the hard work and dedication of Mrs Heather Francis.

FATHER’S DAY BREAKFAST

On Wednesday August 29, we will be offer ing a free father ’s day brekky starting from 7:30am on the lawn between the Year 1 block and Prep block. We will be cooking bacon and egg burgers for all the Dads, Granddads, Stepdads and other father figures in our community. Following the breakfast we invite everyone to join us for our Prayer parade lead by Year 2 in the Antonio Centre at 8:35am.

GRANDPARENT’S DAY On Wednesday September 19 we will be inviting all Grandparents (and any other extended family members) to attend our Grandparent’s day celebrations. The morning will begin with a special Prayer Parade in the Antonio Centre beginning at 8:35am. Following the prayer parade Grandparents will be invited and welcome to move to their grandchildren’s classes for a visit. Following the class visit, the grandchildren will then walk their grandparents back to the Antonio Centre (at 9:30am) where our Choir will perform for them and a morning tea will also be provided and available for them during this performance. We expect the morning to conclude around 10am.

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APRE NEWS - Mrs Kellie Jacobsen

Dear Families,

Tomorrow is the Feast day of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop. She was born in 1842 and died in Sydney in 1909. St Mary of the Cross is Australia’s first Saint. She is the Patron Saint of the Archdiocese of Brisbane and founded many schools across Australia to provide an education to the poor and those in most need. She led a life of great courage.

St Mary of the Cross MacKillop went through troubled and humble beginnings. Her one desire was to do God’s will and help those in need. She was the eldest of eight children and met the burden of having to be responsible for helping her mother to provide for the family. Throughout Mary’s childhood, many people lost their homes due to poverty. A deep sense of hopelessness was always acted by Flora’s (Mary’s mother) sense of hope – the idea that God will provide. This became a core belief of Marys and it served her throughout her difficult times.

Her famous quote: “Never see a need, without doing something about it.”

The faith and trust in God that Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop lived by; is a model for us all. We continue to follow in Saint Mary’s footsteps showing trust and gratitude in God. Please join us tomorrow as Prep J lead us in a prayer parade focusing on Mary MacKillop’s life .

“ When I could not see my way, God kept my heart full of trust to make all come right.” (1883)

Confirmation Candidates: This weekend some of our Year 3 students will be making their Confirmation. The Sacrament of Confirmation is the second sacrament of initiation. A Sacrament is a visible sign of God love, it allows us to experience God and helps us to grow in relationship with God. The students in their workshops have been learning that in the Sacrament of Confirmation they confirm their belief in God and their willingness to live as Catholic Christian people by renewing their Baptismal promises.

At Confirmation students receive the Holy Spirit and the many gifts and fruits of the Spirit that help us in our life journey.

Some of these gifts are: fortitude, knowledge, understanding, piety, counsel and fear of the Lord. Students have learnt that the Spirit gives us fruits and they are: love, joy, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

We pray for all of our students making their confirmation this weekend. I look forward to seeing many of you on Sunday morning.

Thank you to the school community for suppor ting the Deanery appeal to assist Rosies, BABI and Night Ninjas. Your kindness and generosity is very much appreciated.

Date Claimers: Wednesday 8th August: PJ Prayer Parade Thursday 9th August: PJ Class Mass

God Bless

Kellie

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MERITS PJ—Eve F; PN—Georgia L; 1J—Noah M; 1M—Samuel C, Duke F; 1N—Surveen K, Sophie P; 2J—Brodie B; 2M—Matilda N; 2N—Jerrin M; 3J—Macie Z; 3M—Riley C; 3N—Imogine M; 4J—Thiago W; 5J—Alivia B;

5M—Oliver D; 5N—Lukasz U 6J—Hayden S; 6M—Montana T; 6N—Nathan P; Drama—Joel Jervis

ST ANTHONY’S FETE Listed below are the winners from the Lego, Teddies and Art displays from the Fete. Congratulations !

Art Winners Teddy Display Winners Lego Winners

Sophie B - PJ Daisy D - 1M Jake B - PN

Michael N - 1J Molly G - 3J Jackson S - 2M

Cloee C - 3N Georgia H - 5J Amelia F - 4J

Bianca R - 5M Jonah G - 6N

THANK YOU DISCO THIS FRIDAY!!

All families of St Anthony's Primary school are welcome to attend. It’s our way to say Thank you to all who helped make our Fete 2018 a success!! So put on those dancing shoes, and come along and have some FUN! Parents are required to remain on the school grounds on the night. Entry is FREE, as is one dr ink and packet of chips to children attending St A's. Hot chips, sausages, chicken nuggets, sausage rolls, juice, water and soft drink will all be available for purchase.

We have a huge variety of NOVELTIES, LOLLIES, FAIRY FLOSS and SHOW BAGS for sale. Don’t forget the very popular GLOW PRODUCTS!

We will also have a Lucky Wheel Raffle! Lots of goodies to be won!

Novelties start from only 20c up to $2. Show bags will be going out for a CRAZY $4 each !!

Check out our cheeky models, Max, Lucas, Jemma and Victoria who had fun posing with a selection of our goodies.

Pre Disco sales for Novelties will begin at 2:55pm outside the Antonio Centre next to the Tuckshop. Disco starts at 5:30pm, so come along and grab at table. You are also welcome to BYO food and drink if you wish.

Sales are cash only.

HEARING SCREENING SERVICE - FORM AND MONEY BY THIS FRIDAY AUGUST 10 Hear and Say are a company that visit many schools and conduct screening for children’s hearing. Screening is available for any student from Prep to Year 6 at a cost of $15 per student. Information is available via the parent portal on the home page. If you wish for your child’s hearing to be screened, please complete the parent consent form available on the parent portal and return with the correct money to the school office before this Friday, 10th August.

INFORMATION EVENING FOR ALL PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS SEPARATION WORRIES AND ANXIETY

Wednesday 22nd August at 6:30pm, there will be an information evening on 'Separation Worries and Anxiety'. For many students and families, this an issue that can make saying good-bye on school mornings very challenging. For some children, it starts at home before they have even left the house, as they engage in all sorts of strategies to avoid going to school in the first place. Research shows that non-attendance at school, including in the lower years, can have a significant impact on a child's academic and social development. Even if this is only a minor problem for you and your child, please come along and learn from an expert about techniques and insights that can assist in making getting our kids along to school a whole lot easier. Guest speaker Peta Burns from Child Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) will be delivering this information session. For questions about this event please contact Kathy Casley, Guidance Counsellor.

SCHOOL FEES

School fees for Term 3 are due this Friday, August 10. Prompt payment of all outstanding fees would be appreciated.

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NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY - Mrs Anni Gold

So much excitement is building around the Library at the moment – there are so many wonderful events to look forward to! Tomorrow, Wednesday (August 8) we will be hosting the amazing author Emma Middleton. Emma will be performing a puppet show for the Kindy to Year 2s and signing any of her books that children purchase (please see attached order form if you would like to pre-order).

The Interhouse Reading Shield counter jars are filling - lots of children have brought their Premier’s Reading Challenge forms in and collected counters for their House.

Don’t forget that all forms are due on Friday, August 24 (the same day as the Book Week Parade). Children can help to add to the running total by bringing in their forms and collecting counters as they read (forms do not have to be completed before counters are collected).

Book Week Parade Friday, August 24 - Year Level Themes

Prep: Pirates

Year 1: Never land – Peter Pan, Wendy, Lost Boys/Girls, Tinkerbell

Year 2: Stor ies We Treasure – what stories do you treasure? Traditional or modern – what is your favourite story to hear/read over and over again?

Year 3: Treasured Characters – who is your favourite character? The one whose qualities you most admire or identify with?

Year 4: Around the World – stories from around the world

Year 5: Treasure the World – sustainability theme

Year 6: Treasured Tales – as you are leaving primary school, what is the book that has been a special favourite as you have been growing up?

Every Week in the Library

BRISBANE CATHOLIC EDUCATION PARENT SURVEY All parents are strongly encouraged to participate in the B.C.E. Parent survey which can be accessed through the St Anthony’s Parent Portal via this link 2018 Parent Survey Feedback gained through this survey will assist the school leadership team to plan strategically to ensure that St Anthony’s continues to improve well into the future. Additionally, it allows parents to affirm the great work that is being done at St Anthony’s in providing a high quality Catholic Education. The survey takes 10 minutes to complete. If you'd prefer to complete a hard copy survey, there are copies available at the front office.

Before School Lunchtime After School

Monday Make it Monday

Tuesday Take it Quietly Tuesday Chess Club

Wednesday Drop In Reading Centre Wondering Wednesday

Thursday Drop In Reading Centre Homework Club

Friday Closed (Mrs Gold on duty)

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LEARNING AND TEACHING NEWS - Mrs Bridget Devantier

LEARNING IN YEAR 3

There have been squeals of delight from Year 3 this term as they have begun their exploration of the WeDo 2.0. Robotics program. This program, designed by the Lego company, allows the children to design, build and program Robots.

In doing this they are extending their knowledge of not only robotics and coding but also developing many skills that help them to become successful lifelong learners. They are using their curiosity, developing essential communication skills, working creatively and in collaboration with each other, and using their all-important critical thinking skills in a fun and exciting way. It was very obvious when I popped into 3M that while they were all problem-solving and discovering how science, technology, engineering and math affect their everyday life they were also having a great deal of FUN!

“We’ve put blue tooth in and we are experimenting with sound. Ours doesn’t just move it makes noise too. A race car, a dolphin and a bouncing sound.” Isaac and Sam

“My favourite part was the whole thing, I loved building them.” Kelsey

“We missed a piece out so it keeps going around in circles, we had to pull it apart and start again, it all good now.” Tash

“We’re using the WEDO program to build with, you need really strong fingers to put the wheels on and other small parts to make them work properly. Now I’m figuring out how to program it and connect it to blue tooth.” Haylee

“Working together was the best part, we had a little problem, we had to work together to fix it.” Penny

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PARISH NEWS

CONFIRMATION PROGRAM, 2018

Since last week, lots of young families with their children have been preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation by coming to our weekend Masses. They usually stay back after 9.00am Mass for some activities aimed at adequately preparing the candidates for the sacrament. Within these few weeks, we will do our best to brighten the tiny light of faith already burning in their hearts. This requires lots of attention and interest from the candidates and support from their families. We congratulate the families involved in this program for taking the step to keep faith alive in the hearts of their children. Faith is a basic hinge of our society that is worth being properly handed down to the next generation. We also congratulate the candidates for accepting to be part of the program. We encourage the parents of our candidates, especially those who rarely identify with us to consider participating more actively in our parish life. God might be inviting you to strengthen your relationship with our parish through this program. We understand how difficult parenting has become these days. All the same, providing religious experiences for young people is still an important aspect of parenting. Your little effort might yield an abundant result. Moreover, there are lots of good young families in our parish who are willing to befriend and accept you. Many lasting friendships and relationships have been built within our church communities, just as many people have also rediscovered their spiritual strength within our community. Finally, next weekend our candidates will be receiving the sacrament of Confirmation. Monsignor Peter Meneely will lead the celebration at St Luke’s at 6.00pm Mass on Saturday, while Bishop Joseph Oudeman will lead at St Anthony’s at 9.00am Mass on Sunday. May the Holy Spirit fill us with His gift.

“Sharing Our Giftedness Day”

At The Emmaus Centre, St Luke’s School - Sunday 19th August – starting at 10.30am SHARP – 3pm

***** Our numbers are filling FAST! ******

If you wish to come along and choose 3 of the 4 choices of craft to make and take home with you PLUS Lunch – all for $20, you need to “sign on” as soon as possible and pay as soon as possible.

Bookings MUST BE MADE. Complete the sheet at the back of each Church, and pay ASAP.

St Vincent de Paul Thank You We would like to thank each and every one who so generously donated to the recent winter appeal. We made the amazing sum of $10,450.00. This will really enable us to help children whose parents cannot afford uniforms and medication. Thank you also to those who attended St Anthony’s School Fete, a further $630.00 was raised for St Vincent de Paul from parking.

Rosies, BABI’s & Night Ninjas

Thank you to everyone who supported the Deanery appeal to assist Rosies, BABI and Night Ninjas. Your kindness and generosity is very much appreciated.

Prep J Class Mass

This Thursday 9th August we will be celebrating 9am Class Mass with Prep J. Parents are most welcome to attend.

God Bless,

Fr Emmanuel