Newsletter Term 2 Week 8 (16.6.23)
From the Assistant Principal
GREAT PRESENTATIONS
What a hectic week we have had. The Murwillumbah Festival of Performing Arts really puts the teachers and students under pressure. Our students were amazing. Their learning of the poems and the performances they produced can make all parents and teachers very proud of them.
The work that is required for these productions is a credit to all with the discipline, memory and timing all coming together for one single moment on stage. For the younger ones from Years K, 1 and 2 it would be a daunting experience, just to be there on stage in front of a large crowd. The Primary grades have had some experience but still it’s a task that is full of adrenaline and high expectations.
To say our students did well is a major understatement. They were fantastic. It didn’t matter if they were awarded a 1st Place, 2nd Place or a highly commendable performance.
Thank you to the teachers for the extra work and time you put in. It was very obvious because of the standard of the performances. Thank you to the parents who assisted with the learning and constant home rehearsals. It was well worthwhile. Most importantly thank you to the students for an excellent performance on the day at Tweed Heads and also on Friday at school in front of the whole assembly and many parents.
Mick Kennedy
Assistant Principal
These three photos show the First Place winners Kindergarten, Yr 5 and Yr 6
Kindergarten
Year 5
Year 6
Safety Issues
STRANGER DANGER RULES
Please remind your children:
1. DON'T TALK TO STRANGERS
2. DON'T TAKE ANYTHING FROM THEM
3. DON'T GO WITH STRANGERS
Adventure Playground
Please note that children playing on the adventure playground after school hours must be supervised by parents as this is not the responsibility of school staff.
CHURCH CAR PARK - PEARL STREET
The church car park is not to be used to drop off children of a morning or to pick them up of an afternoon.
It is NOT SAFE
PEARL STREET is busy with buses at these times.
Important Dates & School Information
Term 2 2023
Sunday, 18th June - School/Parish Mass 9:00am First Holy Communion Weekend
Tuesday, 20th June - Athletics Carnival
Thursday, 22nd June - Assembly - Year 3
Monday, 26th June - Primary Choirs - Murwillumbah
Wednesday, 28th 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.
Athletics Carnival
St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School, Kingscliff
The 2023 Athletics Carnival will be held on
Tuesday 20th 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 28th July Term 3.
The diocesan carnival is in Coffs Harbour on Tuesday 15th August.
Athletics Carnival Canteen list
Sausage Sizzle - $3.00, Sausage Roll - $3.50, Meat Pies - $4.50, Sushi - $3.50, Bacon & Egg - $5.00,
Cakes - .50c-$1.00, Chips - $1.50, Popcorn - $1.00, Water - $1.50, Drinks - $2.00Baked Goods & helpers are needed for the Athletics Carnival
Dear Families
We are requesting your help with baked cakes and slices for the athletics carnival next Tuesday 20th June 2023.
Cakes and Slices can be delivered either to the school Tuesday morning or directly to the Walter Peate Oval where the athletics carnival will be held.
Also, if you are able to help in the Canteen at the Carnival, please see Bec on the day or contact the school with the time you are able to help.
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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