Assistant Principal's News
BRAINways Education Summer Camps
The BRAINways Camps are programs offered by BRAINways Education in conjunction with a number of Universities across Australia. The programme has two components: a two day immersion and a challenge.
Participation in the immersion days grants the students the opportunity to complete a submission in the Summer Camp challenge.
Junior & Senior Student Programs
- 14–16 January 2026: Junior Program (Years 3–6)
- 20–22 January 2026: Senior Program (Years 7–10)
Student Programs website; it is your one-stop hub for information.
Registrations opening 29 September 2025
Families can:
- Explore 2026 workshops (Years 3–10)
- Apply for Equity & Rural Scholarships
- Access the General Registration link from 29 September
- Check academic entry criteria and eligibility
- View key dates, program details, and FAQs
Visit the Student Programs Website here
Wellbeing: U R Strong
URSTRONG encourages kids to stand up for themselves with respect for themselves and their friends. Identifying if the conflict is a Friendship Fire vs Mean on Purpose is key!
STA BYODD Program Years 3, 2026
Year 3 students are invited to participate in our school’s BYODD (Bring Your Own Designated Device) program. This program allows students to bring a designated device to school for educational purposes in 2026. Sydney Catholic Schools has directed us to support a single type of device to ensure our staff can provide consistent and effective support. At St Anthony's, the designated device is a Chromebook. A letter has been sent home with further information.
NSW Police Legacy Child Safety Handbook
The “NSW Police Legacy Child Safety Handbook” is a comprehensive and free resource to assist parents and carers on a range of topics essential to child safety.
This new digital edition (link below) includes important content updates from: NSW Rural Fire Service (NEW fire danger ratings), NSW Health (Water & Pool Safety), Transport NSW (School Bus Safety).
Please click on the cover below to view the digital handbook:
Here are additional links where the digital handbook can be viewed:
NSW Police Legacy – https://www.policelegacynsw.org.au/resources/
Child Safety Hub website – http://nsw.childsafetyhub.com.au/handbook/
Newman Selection Process & Timeline: Yr 7
Blessings,
Marie Iorfino
Assistant Principal