Newsletter Term 1 Week 9 (24.3.23)
From the Principal
Dear Parents
We have had a wonderful week of happy times this week, sharing kindness and harmony, dressing in our favourite colours and donating to Caritas, and finishing today with our annual cross county event. Happy songs have sounded at bell times and we have all tried harder to be focused on happiness and harmony this week.
After the rain earlier in the week we were a bit concerned about the grounds but today was bright and sunny and the track was great for the cross country races. Well done to all students for taking part and finishing the course. Some ran all the way, others walked, some did a mixture. House colours were certainly visible in a range of fashions! There was a fantastic atmosphere as students encouraged one another. Year 6 despite their lengthy course were still fit enough to support their younger buddies in their races. One little kindergarten child asked me if we did this every year at the cross country as they couldn’t wait to do it all again!
Certificates and medals will be handed out on Monday morning at our assembly. Overall house champions and the team to represent St Anthony's at the zone carnival will also be announced.
I want to acknowledge all the staff who assisted with setting up the course, running the event and supporting the students to have a wonderful occasion. Many hours after school and again before school this morning were put in to ensure a successful event. It was great to see so many parents come along to watch the spectacle. We do have some fabulous runners in our school and congratulations to all those who will make it through to zone. But I want to congratulate everyone for their persistence to keep going to the end today and to everyone who encouraged their peers along the way. What a great way to end our “Happy Week”!
We would like to wish all those students from our school who are in the Lismore Diocesan Swimming team all the very best for the Polding carnival in Sydney this coming week. We look forward to hearing how well you go!
Have a great weekend everyone as we head into the final two weeks of term.
Kindness doesn’t cost a thing, yet it is the richest gift you can give.
Lynne
Important Dates & School Information
Term 1 2023
Tuesday, 28th March - Parish 2nd Rite and Childrens First Reconciliation 6:00pm at Kingsclilff Church
Thursday, 30th March - Polding Swimming
Monday, 3rd to 5th April - Year 5 School Camp Goodenough
Thursday, 6th April - last day of Term 1 - Liturgy @ 2.15 pm
Term 2 2023
Monday, 24th April- Pupil Free Day - Staff Professional Learning
Tuesday, 25th April - Anzac Day no school
Wednesday, 26th April - School resumes
Friday, 28th April - Anzac assembly @ 8.40 am followed by Open Classroom morning
Friday, 5th May - Zone Cross Country
Monday, 8th May - Didjeribone Indigenous Performance
Wednesday, 1oth May - Parent/Child Meeting for First Communion @ 6pm
Thursday, 11th May - Mother's Day Stall
Friday, 12th May - Mother's Day Assembly @ 8.30 am
Sunday, 14th May - Mother's Day
Friday, 19th May - Grip Leadership for Yr 6 Leaders
Sunday, 21st May - School/Parish Mass 9:00am Holy Communion Commitment Mass
Tuesday, 23rd May - DIO Cross Country
May 24th to 26th - School Review
Tuesday, 30th May - Staff Proclaim - NO SCHOOL
Monday, 5th June - MSP school photos
Monday, 12th June- Public Holiday - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, 13th June - St Anthony's Day - MASS at 9am
June 14th & 15th - Verse Speaking at Tweed Heads
Sunday, 18th June - School/Parish Mass 9:00am First Holy Communion Weekend
Tuesday, 20th June - Athletics Carnival
Monday, 26th June - Primary Choirs - Murwillumbah
Thursday, 29th June - Infants Choirs @ Murwillumbah
Thursday, 29th June - last day of Term 2
Friday , 30th June - Staff Retreat - NO SCHOOL
TERM DATES 2023 - pupil free days etc to be advised
Term 1: Friday, 27 January to Thursday, 6 April
Term 2: Wednesday, 26 April to Friday, 30 June
Term 3: Monday, 17 July to Friday, 22 September
Term 4: Monday, 9 October to Tuesday 19 December
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
Parish News
St Anthony's Parish
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 6:00pm
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: KINGSCLIFF 5:00-5:30pm
SUNDAY: POTTSVILLE 7:00—7:25am
Current Office Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 9am-3pm
PARISH NEWSLETTER LINK: http://stanthonysparishkingscliff.org/news-events/
Year 6 Mt St Patrick College Taster Day 2023
On Wednesday 22nd March, Year 6 were invited to attend a Taster Day at Mt St Patrick’s College, Murwillumbah. Our students had a wonderful time experiencing a day in the life of a high school student.
Year 6 had a Science lesson in the Science Lab and our students got hands on using bunsen burners and experimenting with PH levels. The students also had a visit to the Technology Building and were amazed by the 3D printers, laser cutting machine and had the opportunity to use some tools to create a keyring. The highlight for many was the Food Tech lesson, where students displayed their Master Chef skills decorating their own cupcakes and tasting them! Some of the Year 11 students from the College then led our students on a school tour of the grounds and facilitated some games during the lunch break.
The teachers from the College and our Year 6 Teachers were most impressed by the behaviour and engagement from the St Anthony’s students. We thank the school principal, Mr Paul Reidy, and staff from Mt St Patrick’s College for organising this wonderful opportunity.
Student highlights of the day:
I enjoyed seeing the woodwork room and looking at all the different machines available in the tech area.
Kai P
I loved the science lesson because we got to use the bunsen burners during our experiments and wear lab coats. Ivy M & Violet H
I liked the food tech lesson the most, because we got to eat our decorated cupcakes! Cruz G
The school tour was great because we got to see all the different rooms and parts of the school. Sunny R & Kyrie P
Gemma (Assistant Principal, Mission)
St Anthony’s Woodwork Program
Yesterday was an exciting day for our Woodwork Program. We were finally able to watch our builders lay a concrete slab in front of our woodwork shed. This has been a work in progress for quite some time and was made possible through a $5000 grant from the Lend Lease Company.
Finally, gone are the days of working on timber pallets and tarps! The concrete slab will make our work much easier and streamlined and we look forward to continuing our projects and giving children more opportunities to experience new learning opportunities.
Many thanks to Mrs. Pull for her continued support of this program and Mrs. Angela Lockwood for facilitating the grant process.
Any donations of wood or reusable timber pieces would be gratefully accepted.
St Anthony’s Woodwork Team
St Ambrose Community Fair
