Newsletter Term 2 Week 7 (9.6.23)

From the Principal

Dear Parents

The last few weeks of this term have so much happening. Please note some of the key features for next week.

Next week: Week 7:

Monday: Public Holiday: NO SCHOOL

Tuesday: St Anthony’s Day: Mass at 9.00am for whole school. All welcome. Lots of fun activities throughout the day. Students will receive a treat during the day.

Wednesday: Verse Speaking: Years 5 & 6 and Yrs 1 & 2: Tweed Civic Centre, Brett St, Tweed Heads

                          Buses depart at 8.45 am for Years 5 & 6. Buses return to school to pick up Yrs 1 & 2.

                          Yrs 5 performs first at 9.30am followed by Yr 6

                          Yr 1 perform at 10.30am followed by Yr 2

Thursday: Verse Speaking for Years 3 & 4 and Kindergarten: Tweed Civic Centre

                          Buses depart 8.45am with Yrs 3 & 4. Buses return to pick up Kindergarten.

                          Yr 1 perform first at 9.30am followed by Yr 2.

                          Kindergarten perform at approximately 10.30am.

Friday: Kindergarten excursion to Fleay’s.

Students MUST wear full formal school uniform for Verse Speaking. No track pants or tights allowed. Black school shoes must be worn. Long hair is to be tied back. Royal blue ribbons only. No fancy head decorations.

Verse Speaking is such a team event. Students have been practising hard so as to give a polished performance next week. Parents are welcome to watch.

Edson Mahleka (Yr 3) and his family will be going to Zimbabwe in a couple of weeks. They would like to take some balls over for children there to play with as balls are few and far between. If you have some balls at home that students no longer play with, please bring them in next week on Tuesday. The family are quite happy to take used balls (soccer, footy etc) however if your family would like to donate a new one it will be gratefully received. Let’s give the family a problem! Thanks in advance for your support.

Please remember the students who are currently preparing for their First Holy Communion and keep them in your prayers. Please also pray for our families who have recently lost a loved one who are struggling with illness. Life is tough for so many these days.

It’s a big thing to do a little thing well.

Have a lovely weekend everyone.

Lynne

Safety Issues

Important Dates & School Information

Term 2 2023

Monday, 12th June- Public Holiday - NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, 13th June - St Anthony's Day - MASS at 9am

Wednesday, 14th June  - Verse Speaking at Tweed Heads - Yrs 5, 6 2 and 1

Thursday, 15th June - Verse Speaking at Tweed Heads - Yrs 4, 3 and K

Friday, 16th June - Assembly - Awards

Sunday, 18th June - School/Parish Mass 9:00am First Holy Communion Weekend

Tuesday, 20th June - Athletics Carnival

Thursday, 22nd June - Assembly - Year 3

Thursday, 22nd June - MASS - Infants

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 

Monday, 17th July - 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: Tuesday, 18 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 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: 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/

Piety Stalls Kingscliff & Pottsville Churches

LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT FIRST HOLY COMMUNION GIFT?
Look no further than the piety stalls at both Kingscliff and Pottsville Churches. A beautiful selection of giftware is available including rosary beads, jewellery, Mass books and cards. These lovely gifts are perfect for First Holy Communion and Confirmation.  Kingscliff Piety stall can now accept ‘tap and go’ card payments.

Sports News

Polding Hockey

Congratulations to Dash Campbell of Year 5 who has just spent a week in Tamworth representing the 2023 boys Polding Hockey Team. By all reports he had an exceptional tournament and displayed excellent sportsmanship.

Dash was named a ‘floater’ of the team which means he had to play and learn a number of positions throughout the tournament. Not an easy task for a player who has only played the striker position, great job Dash!

He was also rewarded with the ‘coaches award’ at the end of the tournament. Good luck Dash with your future hockey career.

NSWCPS Cross Country

Good luck to Gemma Rogers who will be travelling to Sydney next Tuesday to compete in the NSWCPS cross country. We are looking forward to hearing how you go!

Athletics Carnival Reminders

Please read the following information carefully regarding the Athletics Carnival on Tuesday 20th June:

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 Thursday 22nd June after school at 3pm, they are required to submit a time through the St Anthony’s email no later than Friday 17th 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

Long Jump Trials - Long Jump trials for all students in Years 2 to 4 will be run during PE lessons this term in Week 7. Year 5 and 6 will complete their long jump trials during their PE lessons in Week 8. The Top 6 jumpers (boys and girls) from age groups 8 to 12/13 Years who qualify will compete in the Long Jump finals at the  Athletics Carnival in Week 9. All other students will compete in non-competitive Long Jump at the carnival to gain house points.

If your child is in Year 2 and will be turning 7 this year, they can still participate in the Long Jump trials during PE lessons BUT they are not eligible to participate in the Long Jump at the Athletics Carnival.

800m

Sign ups for the 800m races will take place next week in classroom groups.

The 800m is a competitive race for ages 8 to 12/13 Years. The race is ran in the following age groups:

• Junior boys and girls: 8, 9 and 10 Years
• 11 Years boys and girls
• Senior boys and girls: 12 & 13 Years

This year the race will be run at 8:30am sharp at the 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 will be the responsibility of parents.

By starting this event early it will ensure all events are finished on the day in time for the House Relay.

More information will be sent out closer to the event.

Competitive High Jump and Discus

Sign ups for Competitive High Jump and Discus will take place in classroom groups over the next couple of weeks. This is a competitive event, is NOT compulsory and is ONLY FOR 8 YEARS and OLDER. These events will be run at the Athletics Carnival.

All other students will compete in Non-competitive High Jump and Discus for house points at the carnival.

Paint 'N'Snip Sunday, 25th June

DOES attendance matter?

Support a Champion - Finn Carroll-Cinque

We are thrilled that Finn Carroll-Cinque has been selected in the NSW Primary School State Sports Association Swimming team to compete at the National Swimming Championships in August. To assist Finn and his family with the costs entailed in this significant representation please consider pruchasing a raffle ticket for $5 for a chance to win.

1st Prize: Apple iPad Pro, 2nd Prize: $500 Rebel Voucher, 3rd Prize: Fitbit Versa 2, 4th Prize: JBL Flip 5 Bluetooth Speaker, 5th Prize: JBL Flip 5 Bluetooth Speaker --(Drawn: Monday 19 December) - Tickets available at the front office.

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