St Anthony's Primary School Girraween

Over the next two weeks, teachers and leaders will be working together to create the 2021 class groupings. This is done to achieve the most appropriate academic and social mix of students that maximises learning for all students.

Teachers will create two class groups which endeavour to be evenly balanced with consideration to gender, academic ability, support for learning, behaviour, friendships and class size. It is a task which takes time, effort and information. Your child’s teacher will draw upon as much data as they currently have to create these classes including friendship information directly from your child.

If you feel there is an important aspect in regard to your child that you wish to put forward or that we are not currently aware of in preparing next year’s class, please put your considerations into writing and send confidentially to Ms Ducksbury via the school email or letter to the office by Tuesday 24th November, 2020.

We are currently in the process of welcoming the newest members of our school community to St Anthony's. We are excited and grateful that we have been given the 'green light' to hold two Kindergarten Orientation sessions on Tuesday 24th November and Tuesday 1st December. To ensure that the children engage in the full experience of getting to know their classroom and new teachers, we are pleased to announce that our Kindergarten teachers for 2021 will be Miss Sarah Graham and Mrs Marina Agaiby.

A reminder that Ms Linda Ducksbury is on leave for 2 weeks from 9-20 November (Weeks 5 & 6).

During this time Mr Patrick Cairns will be Acting Principal and Ms Tania Geracitano will be Acting Assistant Principal. 

You are welcome to contact us via the normal methods of communication as needed.

ALL 2021 Team Sport Trials are OPEN, however, the Summer Sports of BASKETBALL & TENNIS registrations close for these sports only on Monday 23rd November as these trials are planned for November & December 2020. This will be confirmed closer to the date due to COVID-19 restrictions and venue availability.

All other sports trials will be held in Term One & Two in 2021.

Primary students enrolled in Year 5 and 6 in 2021 are invited to participate in the Parramatta Diocesan Team Sport Trials. It is important to note that these trials are generally for those children who display an above-average ability and/or have representative experience in their chosen sport. While teams are open in age it is strongly recommended that only children of a representative standard in Years 5 & 6 in 2021 be invited to attend. 

Parramatta Diocesan trials will be held in the following sports: AFL, Basketball, Cricket, Hockey, Football, Hockey, Netball, Rugby League (11yrs & Opens), Rugby Union, Softball, Tennis & Touch football. The sports of Diving & Golf will be held at the MacKillop level.

To be eligible for selection for these trials the 2021 CEDP Primary Sport TEAM Registration Form must be completed. Please visit the Parramatta Diocesan Primary Sport website or Facebook for the link and information.

WEBSITE: www.primarysportparra.catholic.edu.au

FACEBOOK: Primary Sport Parramatta Diocese

This online form is an EXPRESSION OF INTEREST for 2021 Parramatta Diocesan Primary Sport Team trials. Parents may complete this form to attend a selection trial. One form is to be completed per child, per individual sport. Each sport has its own criteria therefore, it is imperative that the correct form is completed.

Please note that your online registration is an EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY and MUST be approved by the child's school. For the child to attend the nominated trial or event, the school approves students based on playing history and selection criteria. All fields and especially “Representative Experience” if applicable to the sport MUST be completed. Under no circumstances will a child be eligible to trial if the 2021 CEDP Primary Sport TEAM Registration Form has not been completed and approved by the school by the closing date.

More detailed information can be located in the 2021 CEDP Parra Primary Sport Rep Team Trials Info for Parents COVID19 information sheet.

St Anthony's is required to comply with a range of government and Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta (CEDP) policies and procedures.  From these, we develop procedures that outline how these apply in our local context.

We are progressively revising our guidelines and procedures so that they are current, clear and concise.  The Policies and Procedures page on our website now has updated guidelines on:

• Enrolment
• Selective High School and Opportunity Classes in Public Schools
• Excursions

A range of CEDP policies are also available for your information.