Term 3 Week 4 2025
Prayer
From The Principal
Dear families and friends of St Anthony’s
Last week we joined together with 38 other Catholic schools in Tasmania to celebrate Catholic Education Week. Catholic Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate those who have contributed to the extensive history of Catholic Education in Tasmania, supporting Tasmanians for nearly two centuries. It is also an opportunity to honour and recognise those currently serving with faith and passion in order to shape our future generations. Our Year 6’s attended the Catholic Education Week mass at Sacred Heart Newstead, representing St Anthony’s respectfully and reverently. I was very proud of them. In addition, last Thursday, our Grade 5/6 students were fortunate to attend the Shroud of Turin Exhibition at St Patrick's College, an opportunity to view what is believed to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ. The exhibition was an opportunity to deepen students’ appreciation for Christ’s sacrifice and to connect Catholic faith with history and spiritual reflection.
Tuesday the 12th August, was another momentous occasion and I was honoured to attend a historic moment in Catholic Education Tasmania, joining together with over 500 others at St Mary’s Cathedral in Hobart to participate in the Installation mass of Archbishop Anthony Ireland.
Reflecting on these moments reminds us to remember to continue to live our lives walking in faith, hope and love and living out a Christ centered life. Let all of us continue to guide and shape our students to become the best they can and indeed ourselves. As we look towards the future and in consideration of our Jubilee year theme “Pilgrims of Hope’, let us share a pilgrimage of faith, hope, and praise, keeping Archbishop Anthony Ireland closing sentiments in mind.
“As we turn the page and write a new chapter in Tasmania’s Catholic story, may we walk as pilgrims of hope and with our lives sing the praise of God from whom all blessings flow.”
Seven Steps for Writing
After Planning for Success and writing a Sizzling Start to ‘hook’ the reader students then need to consider step 3 and 4. Step 3 is Tightening Tension where students build tension in their text by using literary devices specific to the type of text. For example in a persuasive text the writer would have numerous clear arguments supported by evidence and use persuasive devices such as compare and contrast, imagery of emotive language. Step 4 is Dynamic Dialogue where students are encouraged to use dialogue and/or questions in order to make the text engaging and convincing.
Here are some example sentences of tightening tension.
“Imagine you were a harmless, little seal and your home got taken over just so people could
stay on Macquarie Island!”
“What a cruel way to die, not only the one but its entire kind.”
or more information about Seven Steps please access the link below.
https://www.sevenstepswriting.com/
Sincerely,
Adele Murphy
Principal
Book Week Parade Next Week!!
University of Tas Young Scientists Inspire Grades 3, 4 and 5
Last week, our Grades 3, 4 and 5 students had the exciting opportunity to learn from three visiting scientists, each sharing their passion and expertise. Jonty, an ecologist, spoke about the ringtail possum and its favourite home—the gum tree! Students learned how vital these habitats are and discussed the impact of human activity on their survival. Sam, a chemist, wowed us with demonstrations of different states of matter, including gels and plasma. We were fascinated by his homemade crystals and amazed to see lasers bouncing through them in all directions. Tom, a biologist, brought along his powerful microscope, giving students a close-up look at fibres in different materials. We explored how their structure changes depending on strength and purpose. It was an inspiring experience—our young scientists were left curious, engaged, and eager to learn more about the world around them!
Grade 3 Maths – Measuring in Millilitres
In Maths last week, Grade 3 students explored capacity by measuring in millilitres (mL) using measuring jugs.
The class worked together to recognise the increments marked on the jug and calculate the total millilitres at each point.
Students then filled containers of various shapes and sizes with water, before pouring the contents into their measuring jug to determine the capacity. This hands-on activity reinforced accurate measurement skills and showed how to apply them in a practical context.
It was a fun and engaging way to see how Maths can be used in everyday life!
