Dear St Anne’s Community,

We are delighted to report that the College has enjoyed a positive and purposeful start to the 2025 school year.  Our school newsletter is issued fortnightly on odd weeks throughout the term. As well as showcasing our student learning, fortnightly issues include messages from the principal, the Religious Education Coordinator, the staff, our Community Council, and from the wider community. The newsletter is published to Compass and the website on issue week Thursdays.

Open Classrooms and Information Evenings

It was great to see the community come together for this important opportunity to meet the staff leading the learning for your children this year and to catch up with old and new friends. Thank you to the staff for hosting and thank you to the Year 7, 10 and 11 staff for the informative presentations at the Information Evenings. Special thanks to Noeline Williams and students helpers for the bar-be-que.

Swimming Carnival

St Anne’s is very fortunate to have access to such an outstanding aquatic facility and the students certainly made the most of the opportunity to compete at the Swimming Carnival. We were delighted that so many members of the community were able to join us to support the swimmers. Thank you for your support!  The highlights of the day were the high levels of participation by the students, and the way they encouraged each other to participate and to give their best for their team.

Special thanks to all the parent helpers, helpers from the community and the staff for making the day run so smoothly.

Healthy Harold

The Primary children were excited to see the Life Education Healthy Harold van arrive at St Anne’s. The sessions were as entertaining and inspiring as always. We very much appreciate the highly effective way these important messages on health and wellbeing are conveyed to the children through this program. We look forward to Health Harold’s next visit in 2027.

The Knock On Effect

Students in Year 9- 12 also had the opportunity to attend an important and impactful session this week, The Knock on Effect. The NSW Blues and Sky Blues have joined forces to support the Knock-On Effect campaign  to tackle road safety in NSW. The theory behind the presentation is that while a knock-on may seem like a small mistake on a footy field, it can have dramatic consequences on our roads. The students learnt about the leading causes of accidents that lead to hospitalisation and death. We encourage parents to find the time to have a conversation with the students about the presentation.

De Boos Street Proposed Changes

Some of you may be aware of the proposed changes to De Boos Street parking. Please pop by the Office if you would like to learn about the proposed changes.

School Community Council

The first meeting of the St Anne’s Catholic College Community Council was held this week. It was a pleasure to meet and plan for the year with this dedicated, enthusiastic and generous group of parents. There will be some positions available on the Council and we invite all parents, and especially new parents to consider they may be able to contribute their time and expertise to the service of the school. Please watch this space in the next issue of the newsletter for more information.

Playground Games

Primary and Infants students are very much enjoying a range of new experiences available for play each day. From books for those who may be keen for some quiet time to chalk to foster creativity, balls, games and opportunities for imaginative play, the children are excited to have a wide range of choices. Thanks to the staff for their enthusiasm in arranging these play opportunities for everyone.

In conclusion…

It is a pleasure to report to you all on the busy, vibrant and start to the year we have enjoyed at St Anne’s. The highlight has been how quickly and effectively the students have settled into their learning and the way they seize opportunities beyond the classroom to contribute to the life of the school. I congratulate all students and staff on the positive start to 2025! Thank you parents and carers for all your help and support too!

With best wishes,

Louise Grant

Principal

PRAYER FOR THE HEALTH OF POPE FRANCIS

 Lord God, shepherd and guide of all the faithful,
look kindly upon your servant Pope Francis,
whom you willed to preside over the Church as her shepherd.
May he bear this illness in union with the suffering of your Son Jesus for the salvation of the world.
Guide the doctors and nurses who are caring for him.
By your divine grace, restore him to health.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen