What is so special about the month of May?
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