Preschool news

We are looking forward to celebrating Reconciliation Week and inviting the students to join in activities that encourage cultural competence through being, belonging and becoming. Reconciliation Australia’s theme for 2021, More than a word.  Reconciliation takes action, urges the reconciliation movement towards braver and more impactful action. National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

We would like to encourage our wonderful St Anthony’s community to ‘take action’ by donating to the World Vision Early Childhood Projects in Indigenous Communities.  Your contributions will help support local indigenous playgroups with much needed funds to buy resources and support professional learning for local staff.  Please follow this link to donate;  https://www.worldvision.com.au/global-issues/work-we-do/supporting-indigenous-australia

To show our support next Thursday (3^rd of June) the students are encouraged to wear mufti clothes (regular clothes, including enclosed shoes) in colours of the Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or Australian flag.

We will be collecting donations on this day to support World Vision.   

Thanks

A huge thanks to members of our great parent community – Erin, Amie, Felicity and David for supporting us at our recent Open Days.  We really appreciate you giving up your time to come along and help to promote our ELC and to showcase the strong connections we have with our current families.  Our Open Days were a great success and we enjoyed showing families our wonderful facilities and talking about our engaging Preschool program.  A huge thanks also to our wonderful staff who volunteered their time to stay after hours and help with tours.

Healthy Harold

The Preschoolers enjoyed a visit from Healthy Harold this week.  Many parents reminisced about Healthy Harold visiting their school as young children.  This lovable, caring and loyal friend and passionate advocate for the health and safety of all Aussie children and their families is an Australian icon.  Alongside Life Education, Healthy Harold has been visiting schools for 40 years.

Foyer

Aligned with COVID restrictions we are adhering to social distancing in our foyer.  A reminder that only 4 families are to congregate in our ELC foyer in the morning and afternoon.  Please do not come into the foyer if there are already 4 adults in this space.  Thank you for your cooperation. 

We would love it if you could please send in your favourite recipe from home. We enjoy being able to make these important connections between home and school and all contributions are welcome - even if your child is not booked into the ASC program.

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CANTEEN ROSTER:  6231 4022 Maree Alchin (Manager)

WEEK 6

Tues 25/5        Megan Doherty 9-12

Weds 26/5       Kristy Martin 9-12

Thurs 27/5       Lorelle Jago 9-11.30, Breehnha 11.30-2, Natasha Parker 9-12

Fri 28/5            Di Young 9-2, Rachel Esler 9-10.30, Ed D 9-10.30, Lisa Fairlamb 11-2

WEEK 7

Tues 1/6          Jamie-Lee Conway 9-12, Shari 9-12

Weds 2/6         Kelly McGrath 9-12, Oslinda 12-2

Thurs 3/6         Carole Coulton 9-2

Fri 4/6              Rachel Esler 9-10.30, Ed 9-10.30, Karen Carmody 9-12, Courtney Guy 11.30-2, Naomi  11.30-2

WEEK 8

Tues 8/6          Megan Doherty 9-12

Weds 9/6         Kelly McGrath 9-12, Kristy Martin 9-12

Thurs 10/6       Carole Coulton 9-2

Fri 11/6            Dianna Young 9-2, Rachel Esler 9-10.30, Ed D 9-10.30, Lisa Fairlamb 11-2