Dear St Anne's Community,

Today, we celebrate the life of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop. We celebrate and give thanks today for the extraordinary example of Mary MacKillop and the instrumental service she provided in co-founding the Sisters of St Joseph. We continue to recognise and be grateful for the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart. We give thanks for the Sisters and the tireless work and guidance they have given to our community, in the spirit of our first Australian Saint, Mary of the Cross.

Community Council Meeting

This week, the Community Council held its week 3 meeting. We spoke about the Garden Viewing fundraiser and the Canapes in the Canola fundraiser events. I thank the sub-committees that are working hard to bring both events together. At the meeting, I requested financial support to purchase new playground seating for our students in Years 3-10. This furniture will make their eating time and playtime more comfortable. $10,000 was requested from the council, which will go a long way to help with the $40,000 seating cost.

School Improvement

We have purchased some sound loop speakers for use in our primary classrooms. These speakers are an amazing addition to the classroom, and it provides a crisp and clear projection of teacher voice. We have also been looking into updates for furniture in the staffroom. This will improve the break time environment for staff and make things more comfortable for them. 

Representative Service

Well done to all our sporting and public speaking students who have represented our school recently. 

HSC Trials

Our first ever HSC trial exams are currently under way. They go from 5th - 16th August. Some changes to the normal routine of the playground have taken place, to ensure minimal noise around the hall and music room. I wish our Year 12 students all the best and thank staff and students right across the school for their support. 

Take care,

Grant Haigh

Principal