As we approach the joyous celebration of Easter in 2025, we embrace this sacred season as a time of reflection, renewal and gratitude for the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

During our daily routines and responsibilities, Easter invites us to pause and rejoice in the boundless love of God—a love so great that He gave His only Son to redeem us and offer the gift of eternal life. It is a season of hope, reminding us that even in life’s challenges and uncertainties, we are never alone. God walks with us, offering His peace, guidance, and unfailing grace.

On behalf of the entire St. Anthony’s community, we extend our warmest wishes for a blessed and joyful Easter. May this season fill your hearts and homes with love, laughter, and the promise of new beginnings as we celebrate the miracle of Christ’s resurrection.

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Holy Week

Whilst we are on school holidays the middle weekend begins the sacred journey of Holy Week with Palm Sunday (13th April), a time of deep reflection and heartfelt gratitude. Over this week we walk with Jesus through His final days on earth, we are reminded of His unwavering love and sacrifice. Yet, in the sorrow of the Cross, we find the promise of joy—the hope of His resurrection.

Easter is a season of renewal, a time to open our hearts to God’s grace, to embrace new beginnings, and to give thanks for the boundless love that sustains us. May this Holy Week draw us closer to Christ and to one another in faith, compassion, and peace.

Easter is the gift of HOPE,

Renewed in the promise of Christ’s resurrection.

Easter is the gift of PEACE,

Found in the gentle presence of our loving God.

Easter is the gift of LOVE,

Poured out for us in boundless mercy and grace.

O Lord, as St. Francis embraced Your peace,

May we be instruments of that same peace,

Bringing hope to the weary,

Compassion to the suffering,

And love to all Your creation.

Through the light of Your resurrection,

May we walk in faith and humility,

Seeing You in every brother and sister,

Cherishing the beauty of creation,

And living as true reflections of Your love.

Amen.

—Author Unknown 

Project Compassion - Market Day

In Week 9, our Assisi students came together in the spirit of generosity, raising funds for Project Compassion through their Market Day—a beautiful afternoon filled with joy, community, and a shared commitment to helping others. Monday, March 31st, our Padua students will continue this mission through their own Market Day, embodying the love and compassion of Christ in their actions.

Guided by the words and teachings of Jesus, our students are living examples of faith in action, showing kindness, care, and a heart for those in need. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all students and parents for embracing these values—your generosity is a true blessing to those who need it most. May God continue to inspire and guide us in our journey of love and service.

As we celebrate the last week of Term One and the joy of Easter, we pray that your hearts are filled with love, your homes with peace and your lives with the hope of Christ’s resurrection. 

"It is in giving that we receive." St Francis of Assisi