Good Day, Good People,

Welcome back to Term 3! I hope you all had a restful and refreshing break and that the holidays provided valuable time with family and friends. Term 3 is always a busy and exciting part of the school year. With many events, learning experiences, and opportunities ahead, it’s a great time for students to build on their progress, embrace new challenges, and continue to grow in confidence and independence. Throughout the term, we look forward to engaging in a variety of academic, sporting, and community activities that support the development of the whole child. From our Interschool Athletics Carnival, Eisteddfod, Book Week celebrations and learning projects across all year levels, there’s something for everyone to be excited about. Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership in your child’s learning journey. We are proud of our vibrant school community and the way we work together to help each student shine. Wishing all our students and families a successful and fulfilling Term 3!

Before School Supervision – Reminder for Families

A reminder to all families that the designated waiting areas before school are as follows:

• Prep and Year 1 students – Year 1 Covered Area
  

• Years 2 to 6 students – Greccio Place (Shelter Shed)
  

Supervision in these areas begins at 8:00 am, and these are the only supervised areas prior to the start of the school day.

If any changes to these arrangements are required due to school events or weather conditions, families will be notified in advance.

For students with individualised transition plans, these arrangements remain fully supported by the school.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us ensure a safe and calm start to each day.

Respecting Professional Boundaries

At St Anthony’s Catholic College, we are committed to fostering respectful, professional relationships between families and staff. As part of this commitment, all school-related concerns should be raised through appropriate communication channels during school hours.

Approaching staff in social settings, contacting them via personal phone numbers, or engaging with them through personal social media accounts regarding school matters is not appropriate. These actions blur professional boundaries and place staff in an unfair and uncomfortable position. Our Parent Code of Conduct clearly outlines these expectations to help maintain a safe and respectful school environment.

If you have a concern or need to speak with a staff member, we ask that you contact the school through official channels. Our staff are always willing to engage in meaningful conversations, at the right time and in the right context.

Please keep in mind the following:

• Staff are not expected to respond to emails or phone calls outside of work hours, including evenings and weekends, in line with their Right to Disconnect.
  

• Emails will generally receive a response, if required, within two working days.
  
• Personal contact details of staff, including mobile numbers, personal emails, and social media accounts, are not to be used for school communication. Messages sent via these means will not be responded to.
  

• If you see staff in the community, we kindly ask that you respect their personal time.
  

• If you wish to meet with a teacher or a member of the Leadership Team, please book an appointment. Drop-ins during the school day cannot be accommodated.
  

We greatly appreciate our families' continued support in upholding these professional boundaries and helping us maintain a positive and respectful environment for all.

Thank you for your understanding and for your ongoing commitment to our college community.

God bless,

Karen Krzelj - Deputy Principal (Acting), Padua Campus