AED Automatic External Defibrillator

We were recently presented with an AED to be stored in our first aid from Club Noble. Mick and Trish from Club Noble Presented us with this life saving device at Assembly in week 1. You will see this green sign that alerts anyone on Parish/school grounds that the device is available. We will make sure that signage is displayed in Parish and School. Staff recently updated their first aid qualifications which included the use of the AED.

Supervision of children before 8.20am

Reminder! Students should arrive at school at or after 8:20am - not before. Teachers do not start actively supervising until then. The gates are not open until 8.20am. We are finding more student s arriving and being left unsupervised as early as 8.00am. Any student arriving before 8:20am is encouraged to stay with an adult parent/carer until the gates are opened. Please make sure your child is looked after properly until the staff on duty can do so. Please also note pick up only after school from the Quad. Please do not let your children walk through the front parish carpark without you.

School Governance Update

As you may already be aware, Catholic Schools are in the process of changing over to governance from parish Priests to a governing body. This is the first of a regular series of messages from Catholic Education Melbourne so that we can all be kept informed on the governance reform road we are walking together.

The following thought from Archbishop Peter’s message at the outset of the process expresses an important consideration in our current endeavours: ‘Our parents and families of Catholic school students deserve the best and the safest learning environments we can offer for their children, and good governance is one of the ways we can ensure the future of Catholic education in the years ahead.’ A commitment to mission and the strong relationship between parishes and their schools were important themes in Archbishop Peter’s address and continue to be prominent in the consultation that has occurred thus far.

We have already held two of our four regional forums for clergy, and the word cloud that appears below graphically represents some of the issues that were raised in those forums. The Steering Committee will use word clouds, reports, surveys and other strategies to interact with you as we work together to shape the governance arrangements for the future of Catholic education in the years ahead.

The two remaining regional forums for clergy will occur in the coming weeks along with similar forums for principals. These forums are proving to be very effective in terms of drawing out the issues that the Steering Committee will need to ensure are adequately addressed as the process unfolds. Already we know that we will need to produce clear statements and protocols to ensure that the relationship between the parish and its school is protected and fostered by any change in governance. This will be a key task that will involve active input from clergy early in the process.

Nude Food School

Our student leaders are environmentally determined to make our school plastic wrapper free. Many of you already pack nude food lunches - THANKYOU! This means that we need parent support in not packing any plastic wrapped food. We want you to use nude food carriers and containers. The wrappers in our playground are at a crisis point and our students are concerned. In 2020 we will be completely plastic wrapper free. Please start this now and support your children to be wise in packing their nude food lunches. This includes WATER ONLY.

Nuts at school

Please try to avoid food products with nuts especially if the product comes wrapped in plastic. We have several student with nut allergies so sending in nut free lunches is always preferred.

School Fee Payments

Please ensure that your school fees are up to date or that you have a regular payment plan set up. If you are experiencing difficulties please make a time to see me so we can arrange a plan moving forward. Thank you to those of you who ensure school fees are paid in full. There are still one or two outstanding Camp payments for this year. Please make your payment as soon as possible.

Patrika

Child Safe signs

You would have noticed our new signage in three different areas of the school.

It is not only in word but in action every day at St Anthony's.

Every day counts - School Attendance

Each day of school missed makes a difference,

with the effect on learning accumulating over time. From an early age, if children are taught that they need to 'show up' for school and make a

commitment, this positive mentality aids academic and career success and brings benefits in adulthood.

f your child is going to be absent from school, please call the school office on 95460044 by 9.00am. Alternatively, you can email the school to notify of your child’s absence at office@sanoblepark.catholic.edu.au, or log the absence via the link on the website.

If we do not receive notification of an absence by 9.30am we are required under regulations to message you at home or work to follow up the absence. Please notify the school of all absences. Please note that prolonged absences without notification will be followed up. Many days absent from school does impact on student learning and programs designed to support students.

Come and join us today - A place where young minds are set alight! Spread the news if you know anyone looking to enrol for 2021!!!!

CALL 9546 0044 TO BOOK YOUR UNIQUE TOUR TODAY

We welcome you to be part of our Catholic community where multi-faith and multicultural people enrich learning. A Catholic School's purpose ensures learning is an adventure of discovery, possibilities and friendship where young minds are set alight.

Where children grow academically and as caring young people. Each lesson is the pursuit of a new frontier. Our mission is much more than to help your child pass a test. It is to help shape their hearts and minds for a lifetime of success. We are focused on educating your children in the fullest sense. It is the success of our students that makes it all worth the effort. For us each day is an adventure too. When they leave our care we want to know that they are best equipped to leave their mark on the world.

It is within this community where we believe everyone has the opportunity to flourish and be known as who they are.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v9nAqcQpouQAakhGs76Q4WxhaHHtUqjH/view

Bullying. No Way!

Please remember that we take the wellbeing and safety of all of our children and community members very seriously. We are a Childsafe School. If at any time you have any concerns, please remember that we are here to listen and work out the best outcome for all and all matters can be handled in a calm and reasonable manner. The Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct is very clear about the manner in which everyone should be treated with equal respect. Please see the Policy in the Wellbeing section of our newsletter and on our Website. You will also note some more new signage going up this week that clearly articulates that we are a child safe school.

Kids Helpline

Kids Helpline - Anytime Any reason

https://kidshelpline.com.au/

The Kids Helpline has an online help domain now. Children who are not comfortable to call the 1800 number can go to the website (see the link above) and enter the age appropriate link to get mental health and wellbeing support.

St. Anthony's School

Issue 17 · 08 Nov 2019

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