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No 18: Thursday 2 July 2020

Dear families and friends of St Anthony’s School, At the end of the strangest term we have ever experienced, I would like to again thank you all for your support, patience, trust and belief in St Anthony's School. I think we have achieved amazing things as a community over the past two terms, and we have done it with grace and smiles on our faces. The students in our combined care are all the better for it. Thank you in particular to all of the hard working staff at St Anthony's. You rose to the challenge of moving to an online learning environment, and back again, with a sincere dedication to our students and each other. I am sure that our whole community joins me in applauding your professionalism. With the easing of restrictions in Tasmania, we hope to be able to restart some school activities next term. Social distancing requirements for adults remain (staff and parents), so we will take this into account in our safety plans for Term Three. Specific details will be sent out to you via School stream before Term Three begins. Thank you again for your continued support and understanding. We wish you all a happy and safe school holiday, and a happy return on Monday, the 20th of July.

Anita

Anita Cunningham Principal Please NOTE: Pupil Free Day tomorrow – Friday 3 July 2020


Introducing our School Captains and Vice Captains for 2020.

Our 2020 Gr 6 leaders (with one absent) at their Leadership Ceremony (pandemic style- no guests!)


Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council

From Don Ryan, Executive Officer - Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council: We would like to draw your attention to the Facebook page -https://www.facebook.com/TasCatholicParentsCouncil/ And Website Website - https://www.tcspc.org.au/

for the Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council.

We are now ensuring we post relevant articles, news and information to our Facebook page, and we have updated much of the information on our website. We encourage parents to like and share this information. The more parents viewing what we post, the better it is for Parent Engagement, which leads on to better outcomes for our children.

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Sacramental Program 2020 Due to changes in place due to COVID19, there will be no Sacramental Program for the remainder of 2020. We will provide information regarding the 2021 Sacramental program next year.

____________________________________________________ 2020 Mid-Year Reporting This year, our reports will not be the same as usual. Due to the circumstances surrounding COVID 19, there has been a modification made to the normal mid-year report format. These will now be a ‘Progress Statement’ that will reflect the unusual circumstances in which we have been through. Please read the following statement from Catholic Education Tasmania regarding these changes. If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch. Jason Perry Deputy Principal ____________________________________________________ Reminder – we understand that it is not hard to have an accident through the day and we are happy to help, but we are running on low on socks/shorts etc. If your child comes home in office supplied school attire could you please return to us? Thank you


CET Advice 2020 Mid-Year Progress Statement Modified expectations in response to COVID 19 – from the CET This progress statement provides feedback about a student’s progress in key learning areas aligned to the relevant Australian Curriculum and Good News for Living achievement standards. It is a snapshot of student progress up until the end of Term 2, inclusive of learning and assessment opportunities undertaken by students, while learning at home. In response to Federal Government amendments regarding the reporting of student achievement due to the COVID 19 pandemic, an A-E rating will not be provided. Student progress will be described as either developing, consolidating, or extending, indicating achievement against the expected standard at the time of reporting (validated Australian Curriculum Achievement Standards and GNfL standards). Progress Ratings Developing: Indicates that your child is working towards consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills and understandings identified in the year level achievement standard. Consolidating: Indicates that your child has consistently demonstrated the knowledge, skills and understandings identified in the year level achievement standard, at a satisfactory level. Extending: Indicates that your child has consistently demonstrated the knowledge, skills and understandings identified in the year level achievement standard, at an above satisfactory level. Achievement and Wellbeing Comment This progress statement includes a concluding written statement providing feedback on student achievement and well-being. Descriptive subject based feedback regarding areas successfully completed and areas for further development has formed part of the ongoing feedback processes while students are learning at home. This will replace subject-based comments on reports. _____________________________________________________________________ Frequently Asked Questions & Information

• While COVID-19 restrictions are in place please do not send in any food (cakes, chocolates, packets of chocolate frogs etc.) for children’s birthdays.

• Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis our message has been that our schools are

safe, and as essential services are open to any students from any grades who attend on the day. This continues to be our message.

• As is currently the case, parents are required to communicate with the school about

student absence from school.

• Schools are identified as safe places for students and present low risk in relation to the spread of COVID-19.


• Adults must not gather in or around school grounds, car parks, school gates and outside classrooms, parents should use stop, drop and go or similar facilities rather than walking their children into school.

• Camps, excursions, school concerts and musicals will not resume during Term 2.

These restrictions will be reviewed on the basis of health advice.

• Outside school hours care (OSHC) will continue to operate. Any other questions please contact the school.


INFORMATION FOR PARENTS RE BUSES FOR TERM 3 2020 METRO BUS Following the conclusion of the fare amnesty period, from Monday 6 July all Metro Tasmania services will resume fare collection and boarding from the front door. We know the return to normal service will be an adjustment for many of our customers, so we’re writing to ask for your assistance in making your school community aware of what to expect when travelling on Metro from 6 July. Perhaps most pertinent is that Metro is still asking passengers to avoid cash payments on board, or to have the correct change if they must pay cash, wherever possible. A simple way to avoid cash payments is to carry a Greencard (which are currently free) and can be managed through a Greencard online account, which allows passengers to top up online and even set up an automatic top up, so they never have to worry how much money is on their Greencard. Please don’t hesitate to contact us at Metro if you have any questions. 132201 or website – www.metrotas.com.au

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MANIONS BUS

We have been informed by StateGrowth that fares will be charged effective from Monday 6th July. To reduce the handling of cash for everyone we have Smartcards. Smartcards can be applied for at www.manionscoaches.com.au or contact the office 6383 1221. We have an app called Transportme which is free to download to your phone, choose the passenger version. Funds can be added to the Smartcard from a credit card via this app. Cost per ride with a Smartcard is $1.44. You can also see where the bus is in real time plus there is the option to save a stop and get notified. Sheets of 10 bus tickets for $14.40 are available from each bus driver, however to avoid handling cash please contact the Depot 6383 1221 to pay by card and we can send the tickets to the driver or post them out. Please visit our website or contact us for further information www.manionscoaches.com.au Ph: 03 6383 1221


REDLINE BUS

Avoid cash handling where possible by purchasing commuter tickets online at: http://www.tasredline.com.au/ or by buying bulk school tickets from the driver using correct change to minimise transactions.

Riverside 1677

RIVERSIDE CORMISTON URBAN FRINGE SCHOOL SERVICE

MORNING 8.10 Cnr West Tamar Hwy & Ecclestone Rd 8.15 Cnr Ecclestone & Rowsphorn Roads 8.16 Cnr Rowsphorn Rd & Marlou Court 8.17 Cnr Stephensdale & Tamar View Drives 8.19 Cnr Stephensdale Drive & Ecclestone Rd 8.20 Cnr Ecclestone & New Ecclestone Rds 8.22 Cnr New Ecclestone and Cormiston Rds 8.24 Cnr Cormiston Rd & West Tamar Hwy 8.25 Launceston Christian School 8.26 St Anthonys School 8.27 Riverside High 8.29 Riverside Primary School 8.35 Launcestton College

AFTERNOON

3.00 St Anthonys School 3.10 Riverside Primary School 3.15 Riverside High 3.20 Launceston Christian School 3.22 Cnr Cormiston Rd & West Tamar Hwy 3.24 Cormiston Road 3.34 Cnr Ecclestone & Rowsphorn Roads 3.35 cnr Marlou Court 3.37 Rowsphorn Road 3.40 Cnr Stephensdale & Tamar View Drives 3.42 New Ecclestone Road 3.45 Cnr West Tamar Hwy & Ecclestone Rd

Printed: 12/02/2014


School Stream A reminder that all information with reference to the School and COVID-19 will be sent out on School Stream. Below are the instructions to download the App.

www.myschoolconnect.com.au/stanthonyriverside

IfyouareonFacebookcome&joinusforthelatestupdatesontheP&Fpage:https://www.facebook.com/groups/140871699929039/orsearchfor“St

Anthony'sRiverside(TAS)Parents&FriendsAssociation.”Pleasenote:youwillbeaskedqualifyingquestionstoensureonlygenuineParentsorFriendsjointhegroup.


2020 Premier’s Reading Challenge The Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC) challenges students from Prep to Year 6 to make reading a fun part of their day and read 10 books in 10 weeks. While reading 10 books means the student has completed the Challenge, we would always encourage them to read more. Log books will be provided to record the books that you have read and participants will also receive stickers and other goodies to reward their reading. This year, the challenge began on Monday 27th April and will go through to Term 3 2020 (date tba). WHAT CAN I READ? Students are free to choose which fiction or non-fiction books to read for the challenge. Large chapter books can be counted as more than one book – students need to talk to their teachers about how many chapters or pages can be counted as “one book”. HOW TO REGISTER Please contact Mr Perry via email if you would like to participate: [email protected] These websites may help students choose books to read: Libraries Tasmania – Kids Reading page https://libraries.tas.gov.au/kids/Pages/default.aspx Good Reading Magazine – For kids www.goodreadingmagazine.com.au/just-for-kids.html Reading Time – children’s book reviews and news http://readingtime.com.au/


Premier’s Reading Challenge 2020 Thank you to those students that have participated in this year’s Premier’s Reading Challenge by reading at least 10 books and recording it in their logbooks. I have had 13 completed logbooks returned to me already with Emily in Grade 1 receiving a certificate for reading an amazing 50 books! Due to the pandemic, the PRC has been extended into next term so there is still time to participate. Logbooks are available either from the class teachers or from the office. Keep on reading!! Jason Perry

National NAIDOC Week 2020 celebrations will be held from the 8-15 November.

The November dates follow the decision by the National NAIDOC Committee (NNC) to postpone NAIDOC Week from the original July dates due to the impacts and uncertainty from the escalating Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic across our communities and cities.

Piano/guitar lessons (Mrs Antel) Although lessons are no longer available at school, Mrs Antel will continue to teach children at her home (or possibly theirs). If you are interested, please phone 63273304 or 0406550492, or email [email protected]


Catholic Care Emergency Relief Program This program is currently assisting people who may have lost their jobs or had their hours reduced as a result of COVID-19, and are experiencing financial difficulties. (They are of course still assisting non-COVID related financially affected people as well). It is not a requirement that a recipient is receiving Centrelink payments to be eligible. The program information is available via this link: https://catholiccaretas.org.au/programs/emergency-relief

THE CARMEL SHOP - OPEN Wednesday’s from 1- 4pm On SALE Bibles, Rosary Beads, Sacramental gifts, Vouchers Enquires – Helen 63446382 Email – [email protected] As we are all holidaying in Tasmania this year here is a prayer to keep all our families safe on the roads while exploring our beautiful state!


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Dr Amanda J. Harper Academic Lead, Understanding Gifted Learners: Busting the Myths short course

Course Coordinator, Bachelor of Philosophy, University of Tasmania

Opportunities for Gifted Learners at UTAS

Opportunities for both school and university students Dr Amanda J. Harper (BMus(Ed), GradCertPubSectMgmnt, GradCertRes, GradDipSocSci(Psych), MEd(Hons)(Gifted), PhD(GiftedEdtn) ) has a background in Education having taught in schools and coordinated Enterprise Learning across Tasmania, before moving into academia. Amanda coordinates the Bachelor of Philosophy, a companion degree for gifted students at the University of Tasmania, teaches Gifted Education at the University of New England in NSW, and has written and delivers the Understanding Gifted Learners short course at the University of Tasmania. Amanda has presented her research at both national and international conferences, and has been published in the Roeper Review. Her PhD examined the place of gifted education pedagogy in undergraduate healthcare, focusing on empathy and Dąbrowski’s Theory of Positive Disintegration for which she received the national 2018 John Geake Outstanding Thesis Award.

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COVID-19 FEE ASSISTANCE REQUEST ApplicantInformation ApplicantName(s) EmailAddress StudentName(s)

ImpactofCOVID-19

PleasebrieflydescribetheimpactofCOVID-19onyouremploymentorbusinessaswellastheimpactonanyotherpersonresponsibleforthepaymentofschoolfees.

FeeAssistanceRequested

Pleaseselectthetypeofassistancerequired

❒ Yes ❒ Additional Time to pay fees

❒ Afff ❒ Half fees

❒ No fees

Doyouneedtheschooltocancelanyautomaticpaymentplansalreadyinplace? ❒ Yes

1. Familiesthatrequestadditionaltimetopaywillbeabletorequestback-datedfeereliefiftheirfinancialsituationisworsethananticipated.

2. FeereliefinrespectofCOVID-19willbegrantedonaterm-by-termbasistoenableustoassesstheongoingimpactonthebroadercommunity. Forexample, ifyouareapprovedforfeerelief inTermTwotheschoolwillcontactyoufourweeksbeforethestartofTermThreeandaskyoutoconfirmiftherehasbeenanymaterialchangetoyourfinancialposition.IftherehasbeennochangeassistancewillcontinueautomaticallyforTermThree.

FastFinancialAssessment

BrieflyoutlinehowyourcurrentnethouseholdmonthlyincomehaschangedduetoCOVID-19events.

Isthereanyotherinformationyoufeelweshouldbeawareofinordertoassistyouthroughthistime,orarethereothercoststhatareimpactingyourabilitytopayfees?

Declaration

Declaration Iconfirmthattheinformationprovidedinrespectofthisapplicationistrueandcomplete.

Signature(s)&Date

We appreciate how difficult it is for parents to come forwardwith financial concerns but please beassuredthatthisapplicationwillbehandledwithcareandconfidentiality. Thisapplicationwillbeprocessedusingtheschoolassessmentcriteria forFeeAssistanceadaptedforCOVID-19circumstances.

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