Antonio Catholic School

🏛️⚖️ Learning Beyond the Classroom: Year 6 HASS Excursion

Our Year 6 students stepped beyond the classroom today as they explored the heart of South Australia’s democracy and history during their HASS excursion to Parliament House, Adelaide and Adelaide Oval.

As part of their ongoing learning in HASS, students have been exploring the three levels of government and how parliament operates. This excursion provided a valuable opportunity to bring their learning to life as they toured Parliament House, discovered more about the role of government, and gained insight into how decisions are made that shape our community.

The learning continued at Adelaide Oval, where students explored one of South Australia’s most iconic landmarks, discovering its rich history, cultural significance and the important role it plays within our state. The guided experience provided students with a unique opportunity to connect with place, history and community.

A wonderful day of curiosity, questions, connections and real-world learning! A big thank you to our staff and parent helpers who supported our students throughout the day. 👏

Today at Antonio, we enjoyed a fantastic assembly led by our Year 4 students, highlighting their learning and achievements. The students confidently shared their work and demonstrated the knowledge and skills they have developed throughout the year.
We proudly celebrated our Antonio Ant Award recipients for living our school values of Achieve, Nurture, Teamwork, and Safety, and presented certificates to our Faith Leaders in recognition of their leadership and commitment to faith within our school community.
Congratulations to all of our award recipients, and a huge well done to Year 4 for delivering such a fantastic presentation. We are so proud of your efforts, growth, and achievements!

🏀 SACPSSA Basketball Carnival Success!

Our Year 5 and 6 students hit the courts at Wayville for the South Australian Catholic Primary Schools’ Sports Association (SACPSSA) Basketball Carnival!

It was a fantastic day filled with teamwork, determination, encouragement and plenty of fun. Congratulations to our Boys Team who finished 3rd and our Girls Team who finished 4th. A wonderful achievement and a great reflection of the effort and sportsmanship shown by all students. 👏

A huge thank you to our PE Teacher Harry Selwood, ESO Josh, and our amazing parent volunteers for supporting our teams and helping make the day such a success.

Well done to all involved. We are so proud of you! 🏀✨

🎨 Visual Art Showcase Coming Soon! 🎨

Creativity is in full swing at Antonio Catholic School as our students prepare for our Visual Art Showcase in Week 10! ✨

Students have been busy creating, experimenting and bringing their ideas to life in Art classes with Miss Friday and Ms Ireland. We can’t wait to showcase their incredible work and celebrate the imagination, talent and effort of our young artists. 🖌️🎨

Please join us in welcoming Paul, our newly appointed Maintenance and Groundsman!

Paul has strong ties to our local community, having grown up just around the corner on Stanley Street. After travelling the world and working in schools across the UK, including the prestigious Haberdashers' Girls' School in Hertfordshire and here in South Australia, he now proudly calls the Southern Suburbs home.

Outside of work, Paul is an active member of the Christies Beach Surf Life Saving Club and enjoys hitting the trails as an avid mountain biker.

We're excited to have Paul join the Antonio Catholic School community and look forward to the positive impact he'll make around our school. Welcome, Paul! 👏

🌏💚 Today on World Environment Day, our students are learning that even small actions can make a big difference!

From recycling paper and caring for our productive garden to exploring nature, enjoying our sandpit, and helping look after our chickens, our students are developing a love for the environment and an appreciation for the world around them.

Together, we're growing environmentally responsible citizens for the future. 🌱🐓♻️

🦷 This week, we are pleased to host the Australian Dental Foundation van at our school.

The service provides students with convenient access to dental care at school, helping to support their health, wellbeing and learning.

We thank the Australian Dental Foundation team for partnering with us to help keep our students smiling! 😁

🌟 A Week of Meaningful Learning Beyond the Classroom 🌟

Our students enjoyed a range of enriching excursions this past week, connecting their learning with real-world experiences and deepening their understanding of history, culture and storytelling.

⚓ Year 4 students visited the Maritime Museum and the Aboriginal galleries at the South Australian Museum. Through exploring historic boats, navigational tools, sea journeys, artefacts and artworks, students gained valuable insights into Australia's maritime history and Aboriginal perspectives and experiences.

📚 Year 2 students immersed themselves in storytelling and Indigenous history through visits to Carrick Hill and the Living Kaurna Cultural Centre. They explored the Story Book Trail, discovered classic tales brought to life in nature, and participated in hands-on cultural activities, including ochre play and jewellery making. These experiences inspired creativity while strengthening connections to Kaurna culture and storytelling traditions.

🤝 As part of National Reconciliation Week, a contingent of students and staff were honoured to attend Cardijn College's Welcome to Country Ceremony. Following the ceremony, our group enjoyed morning tea and a tour of the Nunga Room. It was a meaningful opportunity for our communities to come together in respect, reflection and connection.