St Anthony's Noble Park
Learning and Teaching Update
'We aim to provide a school environment where ‘Every person can flourish and be known’ This means that our teaching program identifies the unique needs of each individual student, and delivers a learning program designed to grow them into the best person that they can be'.
Welcome back to all of our families, students and a very heartfelt welcome to our new students and families. We assure you of our support and care as you settle into our school community in the next few weeks.
We are at the beginning of what promises to be a year that will help each of us to flourish through learning and discovery. It has been such a pleasure to be in the Prep space to witness the sense of inquiry from the youngest people in our school this week. Their positive attitude, bravery, willingness to take risks, navigate their emotions through the school day and ability to reach out to each other in friendship is something so admirable and such an inspiration for all of us at school. They have made us laugh with their innocent comments and I have enjoyed watching them engage with each other and the resources in the room.
As we begin this year of discovery for us here at St Anthony’s, we will all be on a learning journey that will see us grow in every possible way. We will celebrate our learning and growth, learn from our mistakes and discover more about ourselves and our world everyday. We welcome all our families to be part of this journey and encourage your participation in every aspect of our school life.
I am always available on email should you like to contact me. gkerr@sanoblepark.catholic.edu.au
Kindest regards
Glennis Kerr
Teaching & Learning Leader
Faith Based Inquiry: The Year of Discovery
2020 is the year of Discovery at St Anthony’s Primary School. An opportunity for students to
delve deeper into their learning, search for truth and explore the unknown, themselves and
the world around them. In Faith Based Inquiry students will be provided the opportunity to
develop their knowledge of Religion, Science and the Humanities in relationship with the
Catholic Tradition and the Catholic Social Teachings. By working through the Design Thinking
Process students will explore their topics through immersion and provocation, investigate
new ideas and put their learning into practice by designing, creating and sharing with
others. In doing this, students continue to build a culture of learning together through
dialogue, collaboration and shared ideas. Our hope is that through Faith Based Inquiry, our
students will continue to develop the skills they need to become lifelong learners, embrace
difference and diversity and make an impact in our world.
Stephanie Webb
Leader of RE & Inquiry