Board News
Kia ora e te whānau
St Anthony’s Speaker Event Series: the Board focus with this series is to to promote community awareness of our school and issues that face us all. We have two events coming up this year that we hope our parent body will support. We would also love you to share the link and invite others in your networks who might be interested in the topics to register now!
Keeping Your Kids Safe Online, 28 August @7pm
We are pleased to announce that John Parsons, a highly sought-after cyber-safety expert, will be speaking at St Anthony’s on Tuesday, 27 August, at 7 pm. This event, a year in the making, is a unique opportunity for parents and community members to gain valuable insights into keeping our children safe in the digital world. John’s expertise is in high demand, and his presentations are known for being both informative, hard-hitting and engaging. His insights will empower us as a community to better understand the challenges our children face online and how we can support them in navigating these safely.
This free community event is for all parents and caregivers. We encourage you to attend this session and take advantage of the opportunity to learn from one of the best in the field.
To register and for more information, please go to: https://www.eventbookings.com/b/event/keeping-your-kids-safe-online or QR code:
In Class with Students and Teachers
John Parsons will attend St Anthony’s during school hours on Tuesday 27 August to talk to teachers and tamariki. John works directly in class with teachers and students helping students to take ownership of their well-being and to become capable, confident and connected within the online world. Find out more about John Parsons at https://www.citizen21.co.nz/
Speaker Series continuing – 7 November – save the date
Our Speaker Series, established in 2023, is designed to provide valuable parenting education to our school whānau and the wider community. It’s also an opportunity to highlight the fantastic work being done at St Anthony’s and increase awareness of our school.
Our next speaker event is on Tuesday 7 November and the topic is "Building Healthy Habits for Whānau and Tamariki." Our guest speaker is Joel Bouzaid, a passionate and dedicated professional with leadership experience in the health industry and business. Please save the date and watch for details in upcoming newsletters.Health and Physical Education consultation - please complete survey
At least once every two years the School Board is required to consult with the parent community, school proprietor, and students about St Anthony’s Health and Physical Education programmes.
The purpose of consultation is to inform the school community about the Health and Physical Education programmes being delivered and to seek the community perspective and feedback regarding the health education needs of our students for future planning.
This week parents were sent a Hero notice about the Health and Physical Education Consultation. The survey is found via this link: Health & Physical Education Consultation Survey
Please complete this survey. The information you provide is a very important input into the planning and prioritisation about the health and physical education programmes implemented at St Anthony's School.
Mid year Student Achievement Report - Ka mau te wehi! Awesome!
One of the goals in the St Anthony’s School strategic plan is that “Our tamariki develop the skills/attributes they need to succeed across the school curriculum and realise their all-round potential.” We have high expectations for our students and formally report on student progress and achievement twice per year.
We are thrilled to recognise our students’ achievements and acknowledge the high teaching standards that have been demonstrated in the mid year student achievement report. School-wide highlights are:
- Reading: 86% of students are on track to be working ‘at’ or ‘above’ their expected curriculum level in Reading. 29% of all students are on track to be working ‘above’ their curriculum level at year-end.
- Writing: 80% of students are on track to be writing ‘at’ or ‘above’ their expected curriculum level. 25% of students are on track to be ‘above’ their curriculum level at year-end.
- Mathematics: 91% of students are on track to be achieving ‘at’ or ‘above’ their expected curriculum level in Mathematics. Note: our Year 8 achievements: 86% of our Year 8 students are on track to be working ‘at’ or ‘above’ their expected curriculum level.
Our students' impressive mid-year achievement results are a direct reflection of the teaching pedagogy and dedication of our teaching staff at St Anthony's. Our teachers continuously review, adapt and refine their teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of our students, ensuring that each child is challenged, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential. Professional development, collaboration, and lesson planning as well as always striving to provide the highest quality education are the characteristics of St Anthony’s teaching staff.
Congratulations and well done to students and teachers and we look forward to year end results.
2025 Bazaar
The St Anthony's School and Community Bazaar is coming up in February next year, and your enthusiasm and energy will make it a smashing success! This isn’t just any event; it’s our chance to come together as a community, have fun, and make a real difference for our school and Church. This is a significant fundraiser, and your involvement—whether it’s volunteering, contributing to stalls, or participating in the preparations —matters more than ever. Every bit of effort you put in directly benefits our kids and enhances our learning environment, creating lasting memories and a stronger community. Watch for ways you can be involved in upcoming newsletters.
Whāia te iti kahurangi ki te tūohu koe me he maunga teitei
Seek the treasure you value most dearly: if you bow your head, let it be to a lofty mountain
This whakatauki is about aiming high or for what is truly valuable, be persistent and don't let obstacles stop you from reaching your goal.