St. Anthony's Catholic Parish Primary School belongs to the Brisbane Archdiocese and, as part of the Alexandra Hills and Capalaba Catholic Parish, caters for the spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical growth of boys and girls from Prep to Year 7.
Saint Anthony's offers an excellent holistic and educational program for students built on outcomes based learning. Our school has a commitment to provide a wide range of spiritual, educational and cultural activities for our students. We recognise that parents are the "first educators of their children". Parental involvement is encouraged and supported at St Anthony's from Prep to Year 7.
Through our Strategic Renewal Framework we focus on the quality of the curriculum that is offered and ensure that this curriculum is aligned to our Mission. These structures and processes are designed to ensure accountability and to promote quality education. They assist St Anthony's in reflecting on and celebrating the high quality of current practice.
At the same time, these renewal practices help with development of areas that will better meet the needs of our students to take their place as leaders in a rapidly changing world.
Our staff is a dedicated group of caring professionals who work together to ensure a sound education is provided for the children. All staff are highly qualified and trained. They bring to our school a wide range of educational backgrounds and innovative and creative teaching strategies.
Recognition of efforts and achievements are valued and highlighted. Each week the children participate in Prayer Assembly and the Student Merit Awards Assembly where children are recognised for their efforts in all aspects of their learning.
Judith A. Seery Principal
Featured in this slideshow are
photos of
the recent interschool Dancefever Challenge
Dance Fever
Congratulations to all the students who competed
at the recent Dancefever Challenge! Special
congratulations to our wonderful students who
took out the overall Championship as well as the
Year 5 and 6 championships. Thank you to the
staff for their attendance and to the parents for the
beautiful way you attended to the children’s dress
they all looked magnificent. Well done! The
trophies are on display.
Community News
Rosies BABI Appeal
It has been wonderful to see the mountain of tea, coffee,
sugar, Milo and soup growing in the Parish Office, as families from the
Redland area schools and parishes have shown their
generosity through their support of the Rosies and BABI
Appeal. Both of these organisations work actively in our
communities to support young people and their families
who are in need. Not only are we helping these
organisations through this Appeal, but we are teaching
our children the value of caring for others. The smiles on
the faces of the children I have seen adding to the
collection in our school office are heart-warming. This
Appeal is a wonderful opportunity for the children to be
involved in helping others without expecting to receive
anything in return. Thank you once again for your support of a
very worthwhile community project.
Building Project
Click on the links below to view the plans of our proposed new multipurpose building.
I was recently fortunate to be one of the parent
interviewees for the Catholic Education performance
review of our Principal Judith Seery. I was most
impressed by the rigour of the process and level of
thoroughness and willingness to investigate demonstrated
by the reviewing panel. I am reassured that Catholic
Education has processes in place to ensure high standards
are maintained and continually enhanced. Processes such
as this not only provide opportunity for parents to
contribute but also to gain a small insight into the
demanding and hectic role that is the lot of an effective
school Principal. I believe our children’s education is in
good hands.
Thanks to Craig Pollard for Chairing the
last P&F meeting. Some of the highlights
included: Fiesta planning and progress including having a “food ticket sales stall” rather than each food stall
handling money, beginning to develop design and
acquisition plans for “covered outdoor learning areas” between buildings and the usual reports. I wish all a
restful and safe holiday break from the school routine and
a return filled with enthusiasm for Fiesta 2009.
FIESTA
Now we are into our final run down to St Anthony’s
Fiesta. Once again, thank
you to all those families who have volunteered their
services for the actual day and a special thanks to the
many families, who have literally dedicated hours of
their precious time towards preparations. Please know
that your presence and time is truly valued. I take this
opportunity to once again thank Jo and Kathy who have
literally given many dedicated hours to the organization
of this wonderful event. Any queries regarding Fiesta please call Joanne on 0438 203572 or email jc6770@gmail.com
Sport Carnival Postponed Tuesday 14th July—800m & field events.
Wednesday 15th July—sprints, ball games & relay
St Anthony's Lunchbox News
There will be no meal deal for the first Tuesday next
Term, the first meal deal for Term 3 will be on 21st July.
Vacation Care
Redland City Council is operating Vacation Care Services
at St Anthony’s.
For more information and booking forms see the staff at
any of the 19 Council operated School Age Care Services
at local schools or telephone 3383 7090. Numbers are
limited.
St Anthony’s Vacation Care will be closed on
Wednesday the 8th and Thursday the 9th of July as
Energex will be on site upgrading the electrical services
to the school.
