Principal's Message

Mrs Anna Novak

Welcome to Father Hung & Father Kimi

We are delighted to welcome Father Hung, who has been appointed as the new St Anthony’s Parish Administrator. Father Hung comes from the Marist Order, Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC) and brings with him a deep commitment to faith, service and community.

We also warmly welcome Father Kimi who is the Provincial Secretary of the MSC, who will be assisting Father Hung in the parish. We open our arms to both priests and look forward to celebrating Masses, sacraments and our special Feast Days together in the months ahead.

First Whole School Mass – St Anthony’s Feast Day

Father Hung and Father Kimi will celebrate their first school Mass with us on St Anthony’s Feast Day, Friday 12 June at 9:00am. All parents and carers are warmly invited to attend and join us in prayer as we honour our patron saint and welcome Father Hung and Father Kimi.

Drama Eisteddfod

We are incredibly proud of our Stage 3 students who represented St Anthony’s at the SCS Drama Eisteddfod in Burwood last week. Their teamwork, confidence and creativity were on full display and they performed with true St Anthony’s spirit.

We are delighted to share that our students received two Highly Commended awards as well as an Encouragement Award. These achievements reflect their hard work, dedication, and willingness to support one another on and off the stage. A special thanks to Mrs McInness for preparing the students. Well done to all involved, you have made our school community very proud.

Public Speaking Semi Final

We are so proud of Aviva (Year 5) and Miranda (Year 6), who represented St Anthony’s with in recent public speaking semi finals. Their speeches were engaging, well‑structured and delivered with confidence. Both students demonstrated outstanding communication skills and incredible courage speaking in front of a large audience. Well done, Aviva and Miranda, your hard work, preparation and dedication truly shone!

Staff Development Days

A gentle reminder that Staff Development Day supervision is available for families who genuinely require care, particularly those who are working and unable to arrange alternative supervision for the day.

We truly appreciate the families who are able to keep their children at home on these days, it helps us ensure we can safely and effectively support the students who need to attend. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Our next two SDD are Friday 3 July and Monday 20 July. Supervision is from 8:30am till 3:30pm.

Semester 1 Reports

Over the past week, I have had the privilege of reading some of the STA first semester student reports. These reports, which will be sent home via Compass on Friday 19 June, reflect the progress each child has made in our core business, learning! I am extremely grateful to the teachers for their dedication and commitment to providing quality feedback to parents.

It is evident that the teachers have invested considerable time in understanding the children they have worked with throughout the semester. They have effectively communicated each child’s achievements and identified potential areas for future focus. Their insights and observations highlight the personal growth and academic development of each student, ensuring that parents are well-informed about their child's progress.

A reminder that Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences will take place in Week 10, from Monday 22 June to Wednesday 24 June. Please make a booking to speak with your child’s teacher via Compass.

St Anthony’s Feast Day & Walk‑a‑thon Update

The Walk‑a‑thon will take place on St Anthony’s Feast Day Friday 12 June, adding to the celebration and giving us a little more time to continue fundraising for our guided readers, home readers and additional learning resources. Thank you for the wonderful support already shown by our families.

We are very much looking forward to celebrating this special day together as a community.

Feast Day Program

Morning Mass: We begin the day with Mass led by our new priests, Father Hung and Father Kimi, as we gather in faith and gratitude
Crunch & Sip
Prize Announcements: We will present prizes for the most money raised and St Anthony’s Art Competition Winners
11am Parent Volunteer Induction for those who would like to join us (CAPA Room)
START 11:30 Walk‑a‑thon: Students and parents (who have completed the volunteer induction) will walk together around the local area to raise funds for our school.
Lunch & Treat: Lunch followed by a Zooper Dooper.
St  Anthony’s Activities: After lunch, students will take part in a range of classroom activities inspired by St Anthony.

We are excited for a joyful day of faith, fitness, creativity and community spirit.

So far we have raised: $2729.27

You can make a donation using this link: https://www.trybooking.com/DMIYF.

1st Prize

2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Prize - $25 voucher from Rebel Sports

Thank you to all our wonderful families and friends who have contributed to our Walk‑a‑thon fundraiser. Your support means so much to our school community.

Device Free Wednesdays at St Anthony’s

In support of strengthening our students’ learning habits, we have decided to make Wednesdays a device free day across the school. Current research continues to highlight the importance of pen and paper learning in developing deep thinking, memory and strong foundational skills.

Please note that students in Years 3 to Year 6 will still bring their Amadeus instrument and music book on this day so they can continue their ensemble and lesson commitments.

Thank you for your support as we continue to create balanced, purposeful learning experiences for all our students.

ST ANTHONY'S CLOVELLY - ENROLLING NOW

We are accepting enrolments for Kindergarten 2027. If you know of families wishing to enrol at St Anthony's Clovelly or you have a sibling you would like to enrol please visit our school website:https://staclovelly.syd.catholic.edu.au/enrolment/enrol-now

OPEN DAY

We are pleased to share that our next Open Day will be held on Monday 29 June from 9–10am. This is another wonderful opportunity for prospective families to visit our classrooms, meet our staff and experience the warm, welcoming community that makes St Anthony’s so special. We invite our parent community to help spread the word to friends, neighbours and families who may be considering a school for their children. Your support plays an important role in showcasing the great things happening at our school.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership and for all you do to strengthen our community.