Newsletter Term 2 Week 7 (14.6.24)
- Message from the Principal - Lynne Pull
- Message From Assistant Principal - Mission - Gemma Ballantine
- Important Dates & School Information
- Canteen Helpers for Athletics Carnival + Baked Goods
- Athletics Carnival
- Something to think and pray about
- The 2024 Premier's Reading Challenge is open!
- Important Notice Regarding Dogs on School Grounds
- Canteen News
- SCHOOL PHOTO DAY
- Flying Start
- Misc News - Proposed STEAM workshop on the North Coast - 8 & 9 July 2024
- Parish Information and News
- St Anthony's Parish - Care Group
Message from the Principal - Lynne Pull
Dear Parents and Guardians,
What a fantastic couple of days we had during the week with all of classes performing in the Verse Speaking sections of the eisteddfod! It was wonderful to see everyone enjoying the experience and giving their best efforts. We can be so proud of everyone with all grades achieving places. Congratulations to all the students and to all the teachers who have managed to fit in practices to ensure students’ performances were polished. Choral verse speaking is the ultimate team activity and requires so much co-operation for it to be successful. The standard of the verse speaking this year was quite outstanding. Only half a mark separated some placings in some sections.
I am sure all the parents who managed to see their children on stage enjoyed the experience. We know some of you couldn’t be there so we have decided to showcase all the Verse Speaking from every grade at our assembly on Friday 5th July – the last day of term. Put the date in your diaries and enjoy the entertainment.
Results for Verse Speaking:
- Kindergarten - 1st place
- Year 1 - 3rd place
- Year 2 - 4th place and Highly Commended
- Year 3 - 3rd place
- Year 4 - 3rd place
- Year 5 - 2nd place
- Year 6 - 1st place
Yesterday we celebrated St Anthony’s Day, beginning with a whole school Mass. Classes engaged in a variety of activities about St Anthony and all students received an ice-block. St Anthony lived some 700 years ago. Although born in Portugal he spent most of his life in Italy in the town of Padua as a Franciscan friar. He was known to have a great devotion to God, and was a great preacher who knew the Scriptures really well and was able to connect with people of all walks of life. St Anthony was known for the saying “Actions speak louder than words, so let your words teach and your actions speak.” St Anthony is also known for being the patron saint of lost things and people will often say a prayer to St Anthony when they cannot find something.
Our annual Athletics Carnival will be held on Tuesday. Students are encouraged to have a go at all events and to dress in their house colours. Hopefully we will have fine weather for the day. All students will catch a bus to the Walter Peate fields. Please ensure your child has sunscreen on and has their hat and water bottle with them on the day. Please support the canteen which will be operating on this day. Donations of goodies to sell will be most appreciated.
Congratulations to those students receiving their First Holy Communion this weekend. Next weekend at the Sunday Mass (23rd June), all students who have received their first communion will receive their certificates at the 9.00am Mass. This will be a school hosted Mass and we encourage all families to come along on this day to celebrate and worship as part of the wider parish community. There will be cake!
Have a great weekend everyone! Love is shown more in deeds than in words.
God bless, Lynne
Message From Assistant Principal - Mission - Gemma Ballantine
St Anthony’s Feast Day
Yesterday we celebrated the feast day of our patron, Saint Anthony. We celebrated with a whole school Mass and ran some fun activities, including a scavenger hunt, creating clay sculptures, e-books and exploring quotes attributed to St Anthony- who also happens to be the patron saint of Public Speakers.
The children had a blast and should be able to tell you a bit about our patron saint.
One of St Anthony's famous quotes is:
“Let your words teach and your actions speak.”
As Christians we are challenged to walk the talk; ensuring that our actions and the way we live our lives match the words we speak. Saint Anthony gave his life to God, serving others and loving like Jesus. We are called to do the same- to love and serve.
First Communion Mass this weekend
This weekend twelve of our students will receive their First Communion, the final Sacrament of Initiation in the Catholic Church. A reminder for Saturday night families to arrive at 4:45pm for the 5pm evening Mass and Sunday morning attendees to arrive at 8:45am for the 9am Mass.
Our special prayers go with all of these students and their families.
Important Dates & School Information
Term 2 2024
Sunday, 16th June - Parish Mass- First Communion
Tuesday, 18th June - Athletics Carnival
Sunday, 23rd June - School Mass and First Communion Certificate Mass
Monday, 24th June - MSP School Photo Day
Wednesday, 3rd July - Orator's Evening
Friday, 5th July - Last Day of School
Term 3 2024
Monday, 22nd July - Pupil Free Day - No school
Child Protection Policy can be found on our School Website under Information/School Policies: St Anthony's Primary School Website or in the following link: https://www.kngplism.catholic.edu.au/policies
Canteen Helpers for Athletics Carnival + Baked Goods
Attention Parents
We are seeking helpers and baked goods for the athletics carnival
If you are able to help please contact the school & advise the ladies in the office.
If you are able to donate baked goods please either send it to the office on the day of the athletics carnival or bring it down to the fields and give it to Beckie who will be managing the canteen.
Thanking you all in advance
Athletics Carnival
Tuesday 18th June at Walter Peate Reserve, Kingscliff.
- The Carnival will commence at 9am and conclude at approx. 2pm
- The students will travel by bus to and from the Athletics oval.
- Those students that have signed up for competitive 800m, this will begin at 8:30am (starting with 12/13 Year Age group) at Walter Peate Oval, Murphy’s Road Kingscliff. If your child nominates for this event they will be required to arrive no later than 8:15am at the Athletics complex. Transport to the oval for this event will be the responsibility of parents. More information will be provided for those competitive runners who sign up.
- All students will need HATS and labelled drink bottles. Students may wear either their house colours (no singlets) or sports uniform. Sunblock will be supplied and students will be reminded to re-apply.
- Whilst all events (except 800m) are run at our carnival in age groups from 8-13 years, many events at zone are junior, 11’s and senior. This means 8, 9 and 10 year olds compete against each other so your child may win their age division at the school carnival but NOT make Zone.
- Infants students will participate in non-competitive fun events. All Year 2 students who are 7 and do not turn 8 this year will be with the Yr 1 group.
- Students who are 8 Years and older are asked to remain at the carnival until AFTER THE RELAYS ARE COMPLETED.
- If you are collecting your child from the carnival, please see the recording desk. Parents MAY NOT collect other people’s children without prior written permission.
- STUDENTS CANNOT ORDER THEIR LUNCH ONLINE AS THIS SERVICE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. A CANTEEN WILL BE OPERATING ON THE DAY.
- Parents are welcome to attend the carnival. Please do not approach Teachers or Dance Fever instructors while an event is being run. It is asked that all parents keep an appropriate spectating distance from officials and students AND THE RUNNING TRACK while events are carried out.
- Thank you in advance!
Successful students will be notified by note to attend the Tweed Zone Carnival at Walter Peate Reserve, Kingscliff on Friday 2nd August, Term 3.
The Diocesan carnival is in Coffs Harbour on Friday 16th August.
Athletics Notice - 1500m Zone Trials
If your child would like to be considered to attend the Tweed Zone 1500m trials at St Joseph’s College Oval on Tuesday 2nd July (Week 10), after school at 3pm, they are required to submit a time through the St Anthony’s email before the end of Week 9, Thursday 27th June. This time must be certified by a running coach or Little Athletics coach. The top 2 times for each age group of boys and girls will be invited to attend the trials.
The age groups are:
- 8, 9 and 10 Years (Junior) Boys and Girls
- 11 Years Boys and Girls
- 12/13 Years Boys and Girls
Please email certified times to: sapkings@lism.catholic.edu.au
Something to think and pray about
Trust in God
Ignatius followed the Spirit, without passing him by; thus, he was gently led to the unknown; and slowly the path opened up for him, along which he wisely went ignorantly, his heart simply focussed on Christ.
One of the most striking fruits of that way is trust. People who believe in an active, loving God have nothing to fear. They desire simply to consciously hand over their life and entrust it to God, not least out of the belief that this great God knows much better than limited humankind what is the best way to walk.
Excerpted from Living with Ignatius: On the Compass of Joy by Nikolaas Sintobin SJ (pp.28-29)
We Remember At This Time…
We pray for our fathers, those still with us and those who have gone before us, and for all those who have spiritually fathered us, and we give thanks for their gift of life to us. Lord, bless them this Father’s Day, and every day of their lives. Amen.
The 2024 Premier's Reading Challenge is open!
Dear Parents and Carers,
All children at St Anthony’s are invited to take part in this year's NSW Premier's Reading Challenge (PRC). This is a program that encourages students to read quality fiction and non-fiction books from a selected list nominated by the premier's office.
What does the challenge involve?
To become involved in the challenge, Kindergarten to Year 2 students need to experience 30 books, 20 of these books need to come from the K-2 PRC booklists. 10 books can be their own free choice. Children can read the books on their own OR be read to by parents/carers.
For years 3-6, students need to read 20 books, 10 of these books must be on the PRC booklist and 10 books can be their own free choice.
PRC books can be found in our school library, at home and in local council libraries. For the PRC booklists, please visit: https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/booklist/home.html
All books need to be read and recorded online by 23rd August 2024 (by 11:59 pm). Students will receive a certificate from the PRC team on completion. PRC Certificates will be awarded in Term 4.
Further information is contained on the PRC website including the booklist for each level of the challenge: https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/rules.html
How to register and record books online:
Students can begin their reading now! Follow the below instructions to log on and begin registering your books:
- Go to the PRC website https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html or Google Premier's Reading Challenge NSW 2023.
- Click on the yellow ‘PRC Student Site’ box then select the "log on" button at the top right-hand corner of the page.
- Enter the student's username and password. If you have forgotten details or are registering for the first time please email lauren.plunkett@lism.catholic.edu.au and a username and password will be generated and emailed to you.
- Enter the PRC ID code for each book the student has read. You can search for books on the website.
Please feel free to contact Mrs Plunkett if you have any questions, and look out for more information about the PRC in our School Newsletter, library displays and awards throughout the term.
Happy reading!
Mrs Plunkett
PRC Coordinator
Important Notice Regarding Dogs on School Grounds
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We hope this message finds you well. As part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all students, staff, and visitors, we would like to remind you of the regulations concerning dogs on school premises as outlined in the Companion Animals Act 1998 (NSW, Section 14).
Dogs on School Grounds
According to the Companion Animals Act, dogs are generally prohibited on school grounds unless the principal has granted specific permission. Such permissions are typically reserved for:
- Assistance or service dogs
- Farm working dogs
- Visits by organised groups or programs for school incursions
- School support dogs
We understand that many families enjoy walking their dogs during school drop-off and pick-up times. However, we kindly ask that dogs remain outside the school gates. You are welcome to wait with your dog just outside the gate and arrange for your child to meet you there. This practice helps us ensure the safety and comfort of all students, particularly those who may have allergies or a fear of dogs.
Important Points for Consideration
Responsibility: Only individuals aged 18 or over can be responsible for a dog, as stated in the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (POCTAA).
Procedural Fairness: Schools are obligated to consult with parents and consider all relevant information before making decisions regarding assistance dogs.
Health and Safety: Our priority is to maintain a safe environment for everyone on school grounds.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in adhering to these guidelines. By keeping our school grounds dog-free, except for authorised circumstances, we can ensure a safer and more inclusive environment for all students.
This notice aligns with our commitment to safety and compliance with state legislation. Your cooperation is crucial in maintaining a welcoming and secure environment for our school community.
If you have any questions or need further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact the school administration.
Thank you for your support in this matter.
Canteen News
Canteen now has the following Gluten Free Meals available
- Beef Lasagne
- Macaroni Cheese
- Butter Chicken
These can be ordered through your Flexischool App
SCHOOL PHOTO DAY
Flying Start
Flying Start Preschool is lucky to have such a strong relationship with St Anthony’s. We spend time most days over at the school in different capacities. We visit the library to read and borrow books, have lunch orders from the canteen, play and climb in the different playground areas and of course join in kindy sport each Friday morning. This we know gives our preschoolers many opportunities to engage in learning which gives them confidence making the transition to kindy next year and the year after.
We have spent our week celebrating First responders’ day, playing group games out on the soccer field and learning and practicing our social skills to help deal with all types of situations that challenge our preschoolers.
We love our time at Preschool !!
Kind Regards,
Jessie Grey
Admin
Email: info@flyingstart.nsw.edu.au
Phone: 02 6674 2028
Web: www.info@flyingstart.nsw.edu.au
Address: 23 Boomerang Street, Kingscliff NSW 2487
Misc News - Proposed STEAM workshop on the North Coast - 8 & 9 July 2024
Dear Parents
Tournament of Minds NSW are extending their support of students past and present in the form of a STEAM workshop to run in the upcoming holidays from the 8/9 July if we get sufficient numbers either on the North Coast or Mid North Coast. The potential venue will be SCU and the workshop will run from 8.30 am – 4 pm over the 2 days. These workshops have been running in Newcastle and Sydney and we are keen to ensure students across NSW have the opportunity to participate in these exciting workshops. Depending on interest, the workshop will either be a STEM based workshop which is designed for budding engineers and creative souls. The cost for this workshop would be $300 for the 2 days. Activities would include drama, art, engineering, mathematical design along with writing a script. The alternate workshop we currently run is a Writer’s Workshop which has been highly successful for budding authors. The cost for this workshop is $400 which includes the extra expense of publishing their completed work.
If this is something that you would like your child to attend, please respond to this email indicating which workshop is of interest to you. These workshops aren’t solely for TOM students but are open to all primary aged students so feel free to pass on my email to other parents.
Warm regards
Narelle
Narelle Jackson
NSW Co-Director|Treasurer
Tournament of Minds (Inc) NSW
0429508832
Parish Information and News
Parish Priest: Fr Paul McDonald
Finance Manager: Paul Crouch
Parish Secretary: Marty Darragh
Pastoral Assistant: Catherine Holliday
Phone: 0266741368
Email: parkings@bigpond.com
Website: http://stanthonysparishkingslciff.org
WEEKEND MASS TIMES
VIGIL: KINGSCLIFF 5:00pm
SUNDAY:POTTSVILLE 7:30am
KINGSCLIFF 9:00am
WEEKDAY MASS TIMES
TUESDAY: POTTSVILLE 9:15am
WEDNESDAY: KINGSCLIFF 8:00am
THURSDAY: KINGSCLIFF 9:00am
FRIDAY: KINGSCLIFF 8:00am
RECONCILIATION TIMES
SATURDAY: KINGSCLIFF4:00-4:30pm
SUNDAY: POTTSVILLE 7:00—7:25am
Current Office Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 9am-3pm
PARISH NEWSLETTER LINK: http://stanthonysparishkingscliff.org/news-events/
St Anthony's Parish - Care Group
Many parents may have noticed from the Parish Bulletin, that the Parish has a Care Group which, among other things seeks to provide meals to any parishoners in need.
This could include times of family sickness, new mums struggling to provide for the family in the early days of returning home, and many other circumstances of genuine need.
Please be aware that the Care Group is very willing to help out if any families find themselves in need of this service.
Contact: Parish Office: 0266 741 284 or Maree Moore 0439 174 116
