April 11th, 2019

Email: info@antonio.catholic.edu.au Phone: 8325 4500

Website: antonio.catholic.edu.au Fax: 8384 5803

ANTONIO CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Volume 44 Issue 6

HOLY WEEK PRESENTATIONS

NEWSLETTER

The Last Supper

The Crucifixion

Washing of the Feet Palm Sunday

The staff at Antonio would like to wish all families and friends a happy Easter and a safe

holiday. We look forward to seeing you for the beginning of Term 2 on Monday April 29

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents and Carers,

Our first term this year has been filled with great learning and celebration. I would like to thank you for your openness to

working in partnership with us to provide the wonderful learning outcomes for your children. I would also like to thank our

staff for their commitment and professionalism and thank our students for their constructive and life-giving contributions that

not only enrich their own learning journey, but our shared learning journey.

Connecting and Disconnecting Habits

One of the great things I have noticed about our community since joining has been the great way in which members of all ages

use the connecting habits to research, solve problems, investigate, restore friendships, create new understandings and stretch

their thinking. These connecting habits are:

Supporting

Encouraging

Listening

Accepting

Trusting

Respecting

Negotiating Differences

By using these habits, members of our community are experiencing success and developing deeper connections which create

longer lasting successes.

The following habits are disconnecting and lead to a break down in relationships resulting in less desirable outcomes. These

disconnecting habits are:

Criticising

Blaming

Complaining

Nagging

Threatening

Punishing

Bribing/rewarding to control

The great things is, these can be replaced with the connecting habits to produce wonderful results which are life-giving for

everyone.

I would like to offer my thanks to you all for the way in which you have been practicing these connecting habits across our

community. Thank you for contributing to the success of this wonderful community. The way in which we can use the

connecting habits to greet each other, enter learning spaces, wait for our children, discuss challenges makes a great difference.

Mid-Year Intake

We are looking forward to welcoming our mid-year intake Reception children to Antonio very soon through our Early Explorers

sessions being facilitated by Ms. Louise Akerman. It is not too late for other young children to join us, as long as they are

turning five by 31st October, so let your friends know and ask them to call us ASAP on 8325 4500.

Pregnancy, Babies and Children’s Expo

If you are attending the Expo or know someone else who is, be sure to stop in and say hello at the Catholic Education SA stall

this weekend. I will be there on Saturday morning along with other CESA staff who will be there across the weekend. The stall

will be able to provide information to families considering their child’s education now and in the near future.

Front and Back Gates Opening and Closing Times

Our gates and fences at Antonio are there to help us provide a safe and secure environment. From 8.30am onwards we

welcome children, parents and carers on site who are not using our Before School Care program.

Our front and back gates will be open from 8.30am when staff are on duty in the grounds. Both gates are then locked by

9.00am and access can be gained through the front office.

On assembly mornings, the back gate will be locked following assembly.

At the end of the school day, the back gate will be open at 2.45pm for parents and carers to enter and pick up the children

when they finish at 3.05pm.

Holy Week and Easter

Thank you to all of our children and their teachers who have been helping us to reflect on the events of Holy Week and Easter.

This time of the year is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on how we can be caring and serving towards others in our

community and beyond. It is truly wonderful to be a part of something bigger than ourselves, a community that cares for us,

challenges us and helps us to stretch ourselves and grow. We are all invited to join our parish community to celebrate Holy

Week and Easter in the coming days. The times and venues for these celebrations are included in this newsletter.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a wonderful Easter break with your families and friends. May this sacred

time of the year be enjoyable, rich and blessed.

Thank you for all of your contributions to our wonderful community during term 1 and we look forward to seeing you again

and achieving great things as a community in Term 2 and beyond.

Anthony Garton

Antonio Catholic School Term Two Calendar

Week One Monday 29th April

Whole school Easter liturgy in the gym 10.30am – everybody welcome Thursday 2nd May

Early Explorers in Green doors

R-2 Excursion to Hopgood Theatre Friday 3rd May

Year R/1LS & Yr 2 Assembly

Week Two Tuesday 7th May

Parish Sacrament session - Parish Hall 6-7.30pm Wednesday 8th May

Mother’s Day Stall (Yr 2,3,4) Thursday 9th May

Mother’s Day Stall (Yr Rec,1,5,6)

Early Explorers in Green Doors Friday 10th May

Mother’s Day Stall (Playgroup and catch up)

Week Three NAPLAN online BOOK Fair Monday 13th May

Parents, Friends and Community meeting 7pm Wednesday 15th May

CROWS clinic Thursday 16th May

Early Explorers in Green Doors Friday 17th May

Year 3/4 Book Fair assembly Premiers Reading Challenge puppet show

Launch Mini Vinnies Winter Sleep out Collections

Parents, Friends and Community meeting 10.15am

Week Four NAPLAN online Tuesday 21st May

Parish Sacrament session - Parish hall – 6-7.30pm Wednesday 22nd May

National Simultaneous Story time Thursday 23rd May

Mary Help of Christians Feast Day

Whole school Mass – MHC Church 9.15am

MHC Activity day

Week Five Tuesday 28th May

Mini Vinnies Reynella Lodge Excursion Thursday 30th May

Early Explorers in Green Doors Friday 31st May

Year R & R/1L Assembly

Parents, Friends and Community Special Lunch day

Week Six CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK Tuesday 4th June

Simultaneous Silence Day

Sacrament session - Parish hall – 6-7.30pm Thursday 6th June

Early Explorers in Green Doors Friday 7th June

Year 3-6 Mass – 9.15am MHC Church

Week Seven Sunday 9th June

Pentecost Sunday – Mini Vinnies commissioning mass and cake stall 9.15am Monday 10th June

Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday Tuesday 11th June

Athletic (Yr3-6) Thursday 13th June

Early Explorers in Green Doors Friday 14th June

Community Breakfast

Grandparents Day

Year 5/6 assembly

Parents Friends and Community Meeting 10.15am

Week Eight Tuesday 18th June

Parish Sacrament session - Parish hall – 6-7.30pm

Mini Vinnies Hutt Street Excursion Thursday 20th June

Early Explorers in Green Doors Friday 21st June

Year R-2 Mass – 9.15am MHC Church

Mini Vinnies Winter Sleep out and Hot Chocolate Day

Week Nine Sunday 23rd June

Parish Corpus Christi Procession and celebration Thursday 27th June

Italian/Music/Art Assembly

Early Explorers in Green Doors

Week Ten Thursday 4th July

Whole School Closure (No OSHC) – Staff Professional Development Friday 5th July

Whole School Closure (No OSHC) – Staff Professional Development

PARENTS, FRIENDS & COMMUNITY

SUBWAY: Has been cancelled until further notice. BBQ: Weekly BBQ lunch orders need to be placed on Wednesday for collection in the classroom /

office box. No late orders can be accepted.

Student Banking: Thursday Student banking day. Students can open a savings account with the Commonwealth Bank and send their money with their bank book every Thursday via the Office/Classroom container. We are unable to interrupt classes, therefore students need to either place their bank books into the classroom/office contained or leave them in the office on banking day

APRIM NEWS

It’s hard to believe it’s the end of first term already. During LENT this term we have as learning

community had a focus on the life of Jesus. Jesus who lived over 2000 years ago and said and

did such amazing things, millions of people around the world remember and honour him still.

As a part of our Catholic Tradition we have been learning about different parts of Holy Week

and explored some the important lessons Jesus taught us including welcoming, sharing,

inclusion, justice, resilience, courageousness, compassion and forgiveness. During this time of

LENT we have prayed for God’s help to grow as people who are loving and forgiving, who value

friendships and who try to be helpful and hopeful.

When we listen to the Easter story we can reflect on the ways different people in the story acted. Some were cruel

and some were compassionate.

When Jesus was on trial, some people shouted `Crucify him, crucify him’ and others who had seen Jesus heal the sick

and include those that no one else cared for, new he had done nothing wrong and prayed for him to be set free.

The Governor, Pontius Pilate was afraid of the angry people, he did not want Jesus to die and washed his hands to

show he had nothing to do with it.

Should he have used his power to save Jesus?

He should have done the right thing but his fear stopped him.

We can pray for help that we might notice those in need and act for those who need help.

Even though the people in power thought that Jesus was a trouble maker and a threat, Jesus did not stop doing what

he thought was right.

We can remember pray for the people in our world today who help those in need and work for what is right and who

don’t give up.

The rising of Jesus 2000 years ago expressed a hope beyond what was imaginable. It is a story that compels us to

share this ‘good news’ of Jesus – a healthy way of living and being with one another and a way of holding on to and

imagining hope.

Jesus story is a promise and spirit of HOPE and with this spirit we share the message of New Life as ‘Easter people’.

We can have an impact for goodness by being and acting in hope-filled ways.

I hope you had the opportunity to come and share parts of this story in the Antonio Learning Community.

During the holiday break on Easter Sunday we remember with JOY, Jesus resurrection and new life. Attached is the

timetable of Easter masses and events in our parish that you might like to take part in.

COME and CELEEBRATE with us, this timeless story, Easter and the resurrection on the first Monday back 29th April,

after the holidays at 10.30am in the school gym.

Have a happy, safe and blessed time over the school holiday break.

Yours prayerfully,

Lillian Van Brussel (APRIM Assistant Principal Religious Identity and Mission)

SPORTS NEWS

Junior Cricket will be returning in Term 2 – If a parent or parents would like to enter and manage an Antonio

team, please let Michael Taylor know. We can assist the promotion of the school team through the school, or

perhaps a group of friends may like to get together.

Starts Term 2 Week 2 on Thursdays Time: 3:30pm approx. Grades: Under 10s | Under 12s | Under 14s Action Indoor Sports Morphett Vale will once again be running Junior Indoor Cricket in Term 2/3 in 2019. Junior

Cricket is an exciting way for kids to learn the game of Indoor Cricket, have fun and play with their friends.

We are allowing schools, clubs and groups of friends to enter teams as well as individual players that are just looking

for a team to play in.

Game fees are just $7 Per Child Per Week with a once per season $10 Player Registration. Action Indoor Sports

Morphett Vale will provide all equipment, including bats, balls and gloves, as well as umpires. All you need to do is

rock up and play cricket with you mates.

MUSIC

LEARN TO PLAY AN INSTRUMENT! AMAZE YOURSELF!

Learning Through Music provides fun and educational instrumental music lessons which are during school hours at the school, once a week. Instruments offered: Piano / Keyboard, Drums and Guitar, Instrument hire is also available.

To join in 2019 complete an enrolment form which is available from the school office and return to Learning Through Music via post or email.

AMAZE YOURSELF! LEARN TO PLAY AN

INSTRUMENT!

Learning Through Music provides fun

and educational instrumental music lessons which

are during school hours at the school, once a week.

Instruments offered: Piano / Keyboard, Drums

and Guitar, Instrument hire is also available.

To join in 2019 complete an enrolment form which

is available from the school office and return

to Learning Through Music via post or email.

Phone the office on 0401 398 120 or

emailinfo@ltmusic.com.au for more information.

COMMUNITY NEWS

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We run our classes at …

Bellevue Heights (Thursday)

Lockleys, Mt Barker, Reynella East, Seaford and Unley (Saturday)

Brighton, Crafers, McLaren Vale and Plympton (Sunday)

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Our facebook page, facebook.com/GrasshopperSoccerSouthernAdelaide

Contact Daniel by phone 0433 422 347

or email daniel@grasshoppersoccer.com.au