Easter is fast approaching, with the Easter holidays nearly here. Each of our classes have spent time during their daily prayer circle sharing the story of Easter. We understand that for many students this is their first time encountering the Easter story and there can be lots of questions. In sharing the story of Easter we share with the students the fact that some people did not like Jesus, and he was put to death on a cross. In sharing the story we bring the focus to Easter Sunday and the amazing news discovered by Jesus friends and disciples, that Jesus is risen. Our focus is very much on the hope that Easter brings us – the hope of new life, just as Christ rose to life on Easter Sunday. 

We have loved sharing in the celebration of Easter with each of you – with our Easter Breakfast and Hat Parade on Tuesday and Thursday morning. It was lovely to be able to gather together as a community and we hope that you enjoyed the chance to get to know some other families and see the children’s fabulous Easter hat creations. Throughout Lent students at the ELC and Primary school have been invited to bring in donations for Caritas Australia. Money raised will be used to support community projects in a few different countries. As a community St Anthony’s has raised over $2000, which is enough money to buy a water tank to provide freshwater to a school in Samoa.