In May, during the month dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, we are invited to renew our love for the Holy Rosary, a prayer fully immersed in the Gospel. We encourage you to pray as a family.
Pope Francis said, ‘Praying the Rosary will make us even more united as a spiritual family and will help us overcome this time of trial.’
The rosary is intended to bring us ever closer to Christ in humble devotion and sincere love. Here is a guide to help families pray the Rosary at home: https://youtu.be/agv8noofrvg?si=Cd1UMPOkyJ7Yq9R4
It has been great to see students praying the Rosary during their lunch breaks at both campuses.
We have also encouraged students to pray with the Pope. Each month Pope Leo has a focus for prayers. This month it is, ‘That everyone may have food’. Praying for all those who do not have the basic food requirements and praying that those of us who do, avoid food waste and are grateful for what we have. Take a moment to pray with the Pope: https://www.popesprayer.va/praywiththepope/
Smile Squad is coming to Antonine College in Term 3!
What is Smile Squad?
Smile Squad is the Victorian Government free school dental program. Smile Squad provides free dental services to students at school during school hours and at local community dental clinics. This includes any general treatment that is needed.
This is a free service for all students, provided by the Victorian Government. Our primary students will be able to access the service at school during school hours. Our secondary students will be offered this free service at community hubs.
We already have a long standing relationship with Teeth on Wheels who already cater for children. With the assistance of the Federal government, Medicare has a Child Dental Benefits Schedule that provides financial support for basic dental care for eligible children aged between 2 and 17 years. This service will continue at both campuses – we already had Teeth on Wheels at Cedar
Soon you will get more information about Smile Squad and how to sign up as parents to give consent. But here is some information you may find useful https://www.health.vic.gov.au/smile-squad
We hope that all students benefit from Smile Squad and/or Teeth on Wheels.
- Ms Joanne Bacash
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Deputy Principal - Teaching and Learning
Parent Teacher Interviews
Thank you to parents and students for participating in the Parent Teacher Interviews. It’s a good opportunity to get a progress and achievement check for your child and plan for future learning together.
Parent Webinar – Keeping our children safe online
During the Parent Teacher Interview lunch break we hosted an eSmart Schools webinar on the topic: keeping our children safe online.
There was a lot of good advice shared and reminders about privacy requirements to support online safety.
Deputy Principal - Student Management and Wellbeing
11 Months, 11 Child Safe Standards – Keeping Children Safe Together
At Antonine College, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority. Guided by our Catholic faith and our commitment to caring for the whole child, we continually work to ensure our school remains a safe, nurturing and respectful environment for all students.
This year, our staff are participating in the “11 Months, 11 Child Safe Standards” initiative, an approach supported by MACS Care that focuses on strengthening child safety culture across the whole school community by dedicating focused attention to one Child Safe Standard each month.
This intentional and ongoing approach ensures that child safety is not a once‑a‑year discussion, but something that remains active, visible and embedded in daily school life.
Below is a brief overview of the first three Child Safe Standards and what they mean for your child.
Child Safe Standard 1: Culturally Safe Environments
Antonine College is committed to creating a culturally safe environment where the diverse identities, backgrounds and experiences of all children are respected and valued, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.
This means:
We actively promote respect, dignity and inclusion
Students are encouraged to value difference and treat one another with care
Our school culture reflects fairness, belonging and mutual respect
Child Safe Standard 2: Leadership, Governance and Culture
Child safety and wellbeing are embedded in the leadership, decision‑making and culture of our school.
This means:
Child safety is a shared responsibility taken seriously at all levels
Clear expectations guide staff practice and behaviour
Our leaders actively promote a culture where student wellbeing comes first
Child Safe Standard 3: Listening to and Empowering Students
Students are supported to understand their rights, feel safe to speak up, and know that their voices are taken seriously.
In practice, this means:
Students are encouraged to share concerns or worries
We foster respectful, age‑appropriate conversations about safety
Students know who they can talk to if something doesn’t feel right
We believe that empowered students are safer students.
Working Together
Child safety is strongest when schools and families work in partnership. We thank our parents for your ongoing trust, engagement and support as we continue to build a safe, caring and faith‑filled learning environment.
If you would like to learn more about the Victorian Child Safe Standards or the resources supporting this initiative, you are welcome to visit the MACS Care Child Safe Standards page.
Supporting Student Engagement, Wellbeing and Learning
Over the past two years, staff at Antonine College have engaged in extensive professional learning in the Berry Street Education Model, a trauma‑informed approach to teaching and learning. In 2026, our campus is fully implementing a shared set of Berry Street strategies across 7-12 to ensure that every classroom is a safe, predictable and supportive learning environment for your child.
What is a trauma‑informed approach?
A trauma‑informed approach recognises that life experiences—such as stress, change, loss, or uncertainty—can impact a young person’s ability to focus, regulate emotions and engage in learning. Rather than asking “What’s wrong with this student?”, a trauma‑informed lens asks “What does this student need to succeed?”
At its heart, this approach supports students to feel:
Safe
Connected
Regulated
Ready to learn
When students experience these foundations, they are more able to engage positively in class, build relationships, and achieve their learning potential.
Our agreed Berry Street strategies
Our staff consistently apply three key Berry Street strategies:
1. Consistent, Predictable Routines
Students thrive when learning environments feel calm and predictable. Staff use clear routines and structures in every classroom, including:
Consistent lesson openings and closings
Visual schedules and clear expectations
Calm, instructional language and smooth transitions
Regular regulation breaks to help students reset and refocus
Why this matters: Predictable routines reduce anxiety and increase students’ readiness to learn, particularly for those who find change or uncertainty challenging.
2. Unconditional Positive Regard
Every student deserves to feel valued and respected; staff intentionally separate a student’s behaviour from who they are as a person by:
Maintaining warm, respectful interactions
Acknowledging effort and small successes
Using affirming language that reinforces belonging
Checking in with students who may need additional support
Why this matters: When students feel known, respected and cared for, they are more willing to take academic ownership, try harder (persist with challenging tasks), and engage positively with teachers and classmates.
3. Rupture and Repair (Restorative Practices)
Learning relationships don’t need to be perfect, but they do need repair when things go wrong. When challenges arise, staff remain calm and focus on restoring connection through:
Respectful conversations about what happened
Understanding who was affected
Supporting students to repair harm and move forward
Offering a genuine fresh start
Why this matters: Repairing relationships builds resilience, accountability and trust, skills students carry well beyond the classroom.
How this supports learning outcomes
Together, these strategies create classrooms where students feel safe, seen and supported. Research and practice consistently show that when students are regulated and connected, they are:
More engaged in learning
Better able to concentrate and persist
More confident to ask for help
More likely to experience academic success
Most importantly, these strategies allow teachers to spend more time on teaching and learning, and less time managing disruption.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this mean there are no consequences for behaviour? No. Clear boundaries and consequences remain an important part of our school expectations. A Berry Street approach does not remove consequences; instead, it ensures consequences are teaching‑focused, fair and restorative, helping students learn from mistakes and make better choices in the future.
Will learning standards be lowered? No. In fact, these strategies support higher engagement and stronger learning outcomes. When students feel safe, connected and regulated, they are better able to concentrate, persist with challenging work and take responsibility for their learning.
Is this approach only for some students? No. Berry Street strategies are used consistently across all classrooms and year levels. While some students benefit more visibly, these practices improve learning conditions for all students.
How does this help classrooms run calmly and effectively? Consistent routines, clear expectations and strong relationships reduce disruption. This allows teachers to spend more time teaching, and students to spend more time learning, in calm and focused classrooms.
What happens if a student continues to struggle? When challenges persist, staff provide additional support, work collaboratively with students and families, and use targeted interventions where needed. Our goal is always to support long‑term success, not short‑term compliance.
Working together
The Berry Street approach aligns strongly with our Catholic values of dignity, compassion and relationships with their faith and with others. By embedding these strategies consistently across our campus, we are building an environment where every student has the opportunity to flourish.
We thank parents and carers for your continued partnership as we support the wellbeing, growth and learning of every young person at Antonine College.
Year 10 Immunisations Monday 1 June 2026
Our students in Year 10 will have the opportunity to receieve the following immunisations by registered nurses
Meningococcal ACWY vaccine (MenQuadfi) offers protection from 4 strains of meningococcal disease (A,C,W & Y).
Optional: Meningococcal B optional vaccine for families who would like their child to have the first dose during this visit. This vaccine can be paid for in advance when families are providing consent for the Year 10 vaccine.
Attached is an information sheet about the immunisation program at Antonine College along with an informative PPT presentation.
Year 10 Parents please check your emails from the College with regards to providing consent in advance for these immunisations .
If you do not want your child to receive their immunisation at school, you will still need to let us know by selecting ‘NO CONSENT’ on via the link.
I trust all students and families had a lovely break over the recent holidays. I hope you’re rested and ready to embrace the possibilities and opportunities that lie ahead. I also hope that families were able to spend time together to celebrate Easter and rejoice in the risen Lord.
Happy Easter to the many families in the Antonine community who celebrated Orthodox Easter during the holidays. We trust you had a blessed day celebrating the risen Lord with your families.
We also pray that, as we begin the new term, through the light of Christ we will continue to strengthen our relationships with one another.
Term 2 has begun with a settled and truly wonderful start across the school.
It has been so pleasing to see students quickly re-engage with their learning, reconnect with friends and step back into school routines with confidence and enthusiasm. This positive beginning has been made even more special by the beautiful autumn weather we have been enjoying, with crisp mornings and golden afternoons adding to the sense of energy and wellbeing around the school. It is shaping up to be a fantastic term ahead.
It was wonderful to see so many parents booking and attending face to face meetings with your child’s teacher during our recent Parent Teacher Interviews. I would also like to thank those parents who continued to engage with staff through online sessions. These conversations around student progress and other important matters are invaluable in helping us work together to best support your children. The feedback received has been very positive.
A reminder that children are asked not to bring items from home such as toys and sporting equipment unless it is for show and tell and is looked after by the classroom teacher during the day. Also, we are a school that does not allow any child to have a mobile phone in the school grounds. This policy also means that smart watches that can make calls, receive text messages, take photos or videos are also not allowed to be used during the day. You will need to adjust the settings, otherwise they will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day.
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students, families, and staff, I would like to remind our school community of the school’s pick-up procedures and expectations. These procedures are in place to meet our child safety responsibilities and legislative requirements and to ensure a safe, respectful environment for all members of our school community. We appreciate your cooperation and support in following these guidelines.
Pick-Up/Drop Off Time and Location
School Gates will open at 8:05am for drop off and 3:00pm for afternoon pick up. Parents and carers are asked to wait in the designated car park area until students are collected. I or another member of staff will always be present in the yard to assist with any requests.
Student Safety and Boundaries
For child safety reasons, parents must not approach students. This includes refraining from initiating conversations with other students, whether to discuss student matters or simply to greet them. Any parent or carer who needs to interact with students (beyond their own child) must hold a valid Working With Children Check and must be signed in through the school office before doing so.
Access to School Buildings
Parents and carers are not permitted to enter student buildings (morning or afternoon) unless they have signed in at reception. This is in line with our child safety obligations and legislative requirements.
Use of Facilities
If you need to use bathroom facilities while on school grounds, please report to reception for directions.
Cyber Bullying Performance
Last week, we had a company present to all our Year 3–6 students about the importance of being safe and responsible online. The performance highlighted real life scenarios where students were being targeted and provided practical strategies on how to respond to online bullying.
Some of the key messages shared with students included:
Tell a trusted adult
Report the behaviour
Block the person or group
Save evidence of the incident
Stay positive and do not retaliate
As a college, we have noticed a reduction in online incidents since the introduction of the new 16+ guidelines, which has been very encouraging.
How parents can support at home:
Have regular, open conversations with your child about their online activity
Remind them never to share personal information or passwords
Encourage them to come to you if something online makes them feel uncomfortable
Keep devices in shared family spaces where possible
Set clear expectations around screen time and appropriate online behaviour
Familiarise yourself with the apps and platforms your child is using
Model respectful and responsible online behaviour
11 Months, 11 Standards
May marks the continuation of our 11 Months, 11 Standards journey, with a focus on Child Safe Standard 4 – Organisations ensure that families and communities are informed and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing.
This approach supports our ongoing commitment to maintaining compliance with the Child Safe Standards while continuing to strengthen our child-safe culture. Each month, our school intentionally highlights one standard and engages with the MACS Care resources to guide our practice. Staff will attend a briefing about the standard, and by focusing on one standard at a time, we ensure child safety remains a shared, visible, and active responsibility across our community.
On Sunday, we celebrated all the amazing work, dedication, and love that our mothers play in our lives. Mothers hold a very special place in our families and school community, and we thank them for their ongoing care, support, and sacrifices.
At school, we held a special Mother’s Day morning where our wonderful mums attended a session with their children in class. Families participated in a special prayer and classroom activities together. It was wonderful to see how happy and excited our children were to have their mums engaged in their learning and school life.
A special thank you to our supportive P&F Committee for organising our Mother’s Day stall and helping make the celebrations so special for our students and families.
- Mr Abraham Diab
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Mother's Day Dinner
Our annual Mother’s Day Dinner was also a wonderful celebration. This tradition began 40 years ago when the childcare first opened, offering mothers a few precious hours of rest while fathers cared for the children. We sincerely thank everyone who attended and supported this special evening.
A heartfelt thank you goes to all who sponsored the event, donated items for the raffle, and contributed in any way. We extend our deep appreciation to our Parents & Friends Committee for their continued support and dedication and who are working behind the scenes our admin at Cedar Campus.
Additional Donations and Sponsors
Mrs. Natalie El Halabi – Sponsor of the night, Mrs. Liliane & Mrs.Najwa El Khoury – for organising a $250 hamper, MP Anthony Cianflone (State Labor – Pascoe Vale & Coburg) – Beauty hamper, Mrs.Farah Jewellery – 18‑carat gold bracelet, Cake – Ms. Mariana Chedid, Mrs. Hiba Diab – 2 vouchers for La Botte Pizza, Mrs. Rana Zakkour – 2 vouchers $100 from Mr Miller, Mrs. Diala Murr – $200 voucher for a Dietary Clinic, Mr. Nizam Elcheikh (Al Makan Reception) – 2 vouchers, Mr. Bob Elcheikh & friend - 2 bottles of alcohol, Mrs. Sahar Elcheikh – Photo booth, Mrs.Theresa Jeitani – Baklava on each table, Mrs.Rania Tannous – $200 gift card voucher, Mrs. Roula Haddad – Hamper of wines, Mrs. Lina Hanna – 3 beauty vouchers, Ms. Cynthia Kassis - 2 perfume gifts & Wine, Mrs.Sandra El Fakhry – $100 gift voucher, Mrs Maher - Belencia Laser Hair Removal – $200 gift voucher, Abruzzo Club – 2 × $100 vouchers, Mr. Joseph Abboud- Rumi Restaurant – 1 voucher $180, Mrs. Randa Tabet – 2 vouchers $75 from Tabet’s Bakery Epping/ Brunswick and Mrs. Miriam Ayoub.
- Sr Veronique Karam
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Welcome Father Elie Yammine
We are delighted to welcome Father Elie Yammine to our school community as our new Cedar chaplain.
Father Elie joins us with a deep love for sharing the Gospel and walking alongside young people in their faith journey. As chaplain, he will play an important role in the spiritual life of our school, celebrating Masses, leading prayer, supporting sacraments, and spending time getting to know our students and staff.
We look forward to the presence Father Elie will bring to our community.
- Ms Tanya Khattar
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F-2 Easter Hat Basket Parade
Our Foundation to Year 2 students proudly paraded their Easter hats and baskets on Wednesday 22nd April, which they created over the Term 1 break with their families. The school was filled with colour, creativity, and Easter joy.
A big thank you to all families for their support!
- Ms Tanya Khattar
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F-3 Mother's Day Morning
Our F–3 Mother’s Day Morning was a beautiful celebration of love and gratitude. Mothers were welcomed into their child’s classroom, where the morning began with a prayer of thanksgiving. Families then enjoyed a range of activities together, sharing special moments of connection and joy. The celebration concluded with a procession through the atrium, as students presented flowers to the display of Mary, honouring her as a model of care and love. We wish all our mothers, grandmothers, aunties and all the mother figures in our lives a wonderful Happy Mother’s Day.
- Sr Veronique and Ms Tanya Khattar
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Year 3 First Reconciliation
On Wednesday May 6th, Year 3 students together with Father Elie celebrated the Sacrament of First Reconciliation, a special milestone in their faith journey. Guided by the Gospel story of the Lost Sheep, they reflected on God’s endless love, mercy, and forgiveness. Just as the shepherd rejoices in finding the one lost sheep, we celebrate each child as they experience being welcomed, forgiven, and deeply loved by God.
- Ms Tanya Khattar
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Year 4-6 Month of Mary Prayer and Procession
On Wednesday 6th May, students in Years 4–6 reverently celebrated the Month of Mary with a beautiful prayer service, honouring Mary as our Mother and model of faith. Following this, they took part in a peaceful procession, carrying flowers as a sign of love and devotion. The procession concluded at the grotto, where students offered their flowers to Mary.
Music in video - In the Shade by our Cedar Campus Choir
- Ms Tanya Khattar
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Month of May - Rosary Club
Our Rosary Club joyfully embraced the Month of May, a time dedicated to Mary, our mother and the Mother of God. It is a beautiful season to reflect on love, care, prayer, and gratitude, as we grow closer to her through the Rosary. Our students gathered for a small picnic during Break 1, enjoying the sunshine as they came together to pray and give thanks to our mother for all her blessings.
- Sr Veronique Karam
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Mother's Day Stall
Our Mother’s Day Stall was a great success. It was positive to see the students so excited as they chose special gifts to surprise their mums. Many thanks to all who helped organise the stall and supported the students throughout the day.
Thank You Parents & Friends Committee, Nelly, Juliana, Michelle and Noel.
- Sr Veronique Karam
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Year 10 City Excursion
Today 10B and 10C went on a Religion Excursion to the city where we had a meaningful and reflective experience that combined faith, history, and art. We began at St Francis’ Church, where we participated in Adoration, creating a calm and prayerful atmosphere to start the day. We then visited St Patrick’s Cathedral for Lectio Divina, which encouraged deeper reflection on scripture and helped us slow down and think more thoughtfully. At the National Gallery of Victoria, we all found it interesting to explore the religious and medieval exhibits, as they showed how faith has been expressed through different time periods and styles. Having lunch by the Yarra River was a nice break where we could all relax and spend time together. We then finished the day at St Mary Star of the Sea, praying the Rosary, which felt like a peaceful and fitting way to end the excursion. Overall, the day helped us appreciate different ways of connecting with faith and understanding its importance in both personal and historical contexts.
- Catalina K, 10B
14 May 2026
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Year 10 Retreat
On Tuesday the 5th of May, Year 10 enjoyed a self-image focused retreat led by the Youth Mission Team Melbourne. The day had hilarious ice breaker activities, intentional dramas performed by the team and worksheets that prompted us to discover our inherent self worth as children of God. Some members of the YMT shared their stories of how they came to value themselves and we closed with a beautiful candle lit prayer that invited us let Jesus into our lives as our friend. All of us found the volunteers to be inspiring and thank all the staff members who put effort into organizing this fun and revitalizing day for us.
- Esther E, 10D
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Year 11 Retreat
Our Year 11 students recently participated in a retreat day led by the Youth Mission Team. Throughout the day, students reflected on the impact that their choices and relationships can have on both their own lives and the lives of others.
- Ms Tanya Khattar
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Praying the Rosary at Cedar
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Salad Making in Foundation
The Foundation students made a delicious salad using the vegetables they planted and grew in our garden. They helped care for the plants, harvest the veggies, chop the ingredients and prepare the salad together. It was a wonderful way to learn about healthy eating, teamwork and where our food comes from
- Ms Jessica Doumit
14 May 2026
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Year 5 and 6 Coding
Our Year 5 and 6 students have a specialist subject called DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY. Last term they focused on coding, using individual iPads they learned to create simple code using an app called ScratchJr.
Students created backgrounds and characters which are called sprites. They made animations with their sprites moving, talking, interacting and reacting by using code.
It was interesting to learn that all computers need to be coded in order to function, and to see how every little step or movement from a character is coded in advance. Students were able to showcase their learning to either their own class or a junior in the school. This added the opportunity to present and explain their coding work to an audience.
- Ms Simone Hocking
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Year 6 Religion
During Religion this term in Year 6 we have been learning about 'our mission in serving the community'. As part of this, we explored the original 12 Apostles who were called to serve God and spread his message. Students designed posters outlining the lives of the Apostles and their impact on the community.
- Ms Tanya Khattar
14 May 2026
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Year 6 Interschool Sports
It was a great week of interschool sport, with our teams putting in strong efforts across netball and soccer.
Netball brought plenty of excitement, with the girls’ team narrowly missing out in a close contest, going down 5–7 to Coburg North. The mixed team bounced back strongly with an impressive 12–7 win. Congratulations to our Players of the Day, Mila Sitark and Rafqa Nassar, for their outstanding performances.
Soccer saw mixed results but plenty to celebrate. The girls’ team delivered a dominant display, securing a fantastic 6–0 victory over Coburg North. In the boys’ match, despite a determined effort, the team fell 0–3. Well done to Kerls Matti, Sam Aref, and Layla Kahla, named Players of the Day for their effort and sportsmanship.
Football was unfortunately cancelled this week.
Well done to all students who represented the school with pride — we look forward to more great results next week!
- Mr Hayden Wyllie
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National Family Reading Month
May is a busy and exciting time in the Cedar Campus Library as we celebrate National Family Reading Month through the Book Fair, National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS), and the Read More in May Challenge.
The Scholastic Book Fair (28 April – 4 May) was a great success, raising over $3,300, with more than $990 in books added to our library collection. Popular titles included Dog Man: Big Jim Believes and Dolphin Twins: The Lost Island.
Congratulations to our colouring competition winners, who each received a $10 Book Fair voucher:
Marita Obeid (F), Camilla Sako (Yr 1), Emil Elkhoury (Yr 2), Joa Ismail (Yr 3), Nina Nasr (Yr 4), Jasmine Maleb (Yr 5), and Kerls Matti (Yr 6).
For NSS on Wednesday, 27 April, students in Foundation–Year 2 will read Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller, an inspiring story about perseverance and following your dreams, followed by classroom activities.
The Read More in May Challenge encourages families to read together for at least 10 minutes each day. Visit https://scholastic.com.au/nfrm to register and download a reading log.
Thank you for supporting reading at home.
- Mr Gavan Kelly
14 May 2026
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Cedar Choir Thank Mrs Tina
Thank you, Mrs Martina Gawro, for the beautiful way you conduct our choir with such a gentle and angelic voice. Your guidance, encouragement, and dedication have brought us together and helped us sing in harmony and with joy. We are truly grateful for the care and commitment you have given to our choir, and we wish you every happiness and blessing as you welcome your new baby.
- Sr Veronique Karam
In choir at Antonine College, I have had a wonderful time singing with Mrs Tina. She is a great teacher who taught me how to use my voice and learn many new songs. One of my favourite songs to perform was "O God, I Am an Empty Scroll." Every time I sing this song, it makes me feel full of joy and very happy.
Mrs Tina is very kind and helped me understand the music better every day, but she will be leaving us soon because she is having her first baby boy! To celebrate, Sister Veronique helped the whole choir prepare a special party for her. I have learned so much from Mrs Tina, and choir has truly been the best part of my school week. I encourage all of you to join even if you have never sung before.
- Mikayla E, 6B
We just want to say a big and heartfelt thank you for everything you've taught us in choir. You didn't just teach us how to sing beautifully, but also how to sing with confidence, expression, and joy. Every lesson with you was something we looked forward to, and you made choir such a fun, safe, and inspiring place for all of us.
Your kindness, patience, and encouragement have meant so much to us, and we will truly miss having you as our teacher. You've helped us grow not only as singers, but also as people, and that is something we will always remember.
We are so incredibly happy for you as you start this new journey. Congratulations on your baby boy! We hope he is healthy, happy, and fills your life with so much love and laughter. He is so lucky to have such a caring and amazing mum.
Thank you again for everything you've done for us.
We will never forget you and the memories we've made together in choir. We wish you all the best for the future, and we hope you come back to visit us someday!
- Reema R, 6B
I just wanted to tell you how much you mean to all of us. Being in your Year 5 class was really fun, and I felt so grateful that I got to be taught by you. You didn’t just teach us lessons from books you taught us how to believe in ourselves, how to be kind to others, and how to never give up even when things felt hard. Your classroom was always such a happy, welcoming place, full of laughter, support, and encouragement, and that’s why everyone loved you so much. You always made learning fun and interesting, and you took the time to help each and every one of us feel confident and included. No matter what kind of day we were having, you somehow knew how to make it better. Your patience and positivity made such a difference, and we will carry those memories with us for a long time. Even though we’re sad to see you go, we’re also so excited for you. You put in so much effort, care, and love into teaching us last year. We will truly miss you more than words can say. Wishing you happiness and so much joy with your new baby. lots of love and gratitude.
- Saphia H, 6C
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St Joseph Campus Athletics Day
On the final day of term 1, Saint Joseph Campus hosted our annual Athletics Carnival. Students were greeted with perfect weather, enthusiastic participation and a full program of events that showcased plenty of sporting talent. From sprints to field events, participation was outstanding across all year levels and the day was enjoyable to be part of.
A highlight of the afternoon was the always‑popular Year 12 Dress‑Up Relay, which brought colour, creativity, and plenty of laughter to the track as our seniors took their final carnival 100metre in style. A big thank you to Mikayla and the PE team at SJC for organising the events and to all teachers for their support on the day. It was a wonderful way to finish off an excellent first term for 2026.
- Ms Ria Coffey
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Year 10 Careers
Charbel Abboud in year 10 completed 5 days work experience with the Academy of Interactive Entertainment over the recent Easter break. Charbel is a keen creative computer programmer who managed to be one of the lucky few to get work experience in programming computer games.
AIE is a private educational institute which specialises in games, animation, film and VFX. Charbel attended the Docklands campus where he worked within a team using various aspects of program and design tools. He was able to apply his art skills and create a scene and characters for a digital game, designed visual effects, used C Sharp to program and design a game.
Charbel was impressed to have used professional equipment and apps that are designed for industry. The teachers who helped him are also professionals in their field.
Charbel networked with some very talented peers and leaders in the gaming industry.
Here is some of the work he designed and created within the team.
- Charbel A and Ms Rovetto
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Year 10 Lacrosse Incursion
Over the past 3 weeks of term 2, Year 10 students participated in a number of external lacrosse coaching sessions where they were introduced to the fundamentals of the sport. As many students were complete beginners and had never played lacrosse before, the session focused on building confidence, learning basic skills, and exploring how skills from other sports such as teamwork, movement, coordination, and communication could be transferred into a new sporting environment. Students showed great enthusiasm and willingness to challenge themselves while trying something new.
- Ms Isabella Athaide
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Year 10 Premier League
A huge congratulations to both the Year 10 boys’ and girls’ Premier League soccer teams for playing in the grand final on the 30th of April!
We congratulate our girls’ team on their 2–1 win. The girls worked so well together. Their skill and team spirit are what pushed them this far. We thank our super coach, Ms. Athaide, for always doing an amazing job! The girls really fed off Ms. Athaide’s passion for the game and picked up on her enthusiasm.
We also congratulate the boys for playing today and making it this far. Unfortunately, they lost their match 4–0. The boys had had a huge season with a lot going on; however, they pushed themselves mentally and physically to reach this game. We thank our coach, Ms. Al-Mourani, who did an excellent job keeping the boys in shape for the season and taking the time out of your day to always show up for the team.
We are so proud of our soccer teams and can’t wait to see more success in Antonine sports!
- Ms Isabella Athaide
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Cross Country
On the 5th of May, our students took part in the SACCSS Cross Country Championships, competing against 16 other schools. Despite the daunting nature of running distances of 3km and 4km, it was a fantastic day filled with determination.
It was inspiring to see so many students step outside their comfort zones and push themselves to the finish line.
We would like to acknowledge the efforts of all our participants. Their commitment and willingness to give their best were truly impressive. Days like these remind us of what our students can achieve when they set their minds to a goal.
Well done to everyone involved—we are incredibly proud of you all.
Our best times for the day:
3km Race- Alexander Aphram 11:09 minutes.
4km Race- Sant Yousif 19:15 minutes.
- Ms Mikayla Sala
14 May 2026
/ 14 May Newsletter 2026
Year 11 Applied Computing
On Tuesday, 7th May, our Year 11 Applied Computing students had the exciting opportunity to attend the annual RMIT Big Day of IT, an industry-focused event designed to inspire and inform students about future pathways in computing and technology.
Hosted at RMIT University, the event brought together leading professionals from a range of IT sectors, offering students a valuable real-world glimpse into the ever-evolving technology landscape. Throughout the day, students attended a series of engaging presentations delivered by industry representatives from well-known organisations such as Microsoft, Adobe, the Australian Defence Force (ADF), Westpac, and RMIT University.
Each speaker shared insights into their area of expertise, covering topics including cybersecurity, software development, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and cloud computing. The Microsoft and Adobe presenters highlighted how creativity and technology intersect in modern careers, while the ADF speaker provided a unique perspective on cybersecurity and digital defence. The Westpac representative discussed the importance of IT in the banking sector, particularly in protecting customer data and supporting innovation.
Overall, the RMIT Big Day was both informative and inspiring, equipping our students with valuable knowledge and a deeper understanding of the diverse opportunities available in the technology sector.
