Dear St Anne's Community,

This is our last newsletter for the term and I would like to thank everyone for their efforts over the 10 week term. I have enjoyed getting to know our new students and families, as well as watching our existing students grow. I would also like to thank staff for their ongoing dedication to the students and community of St Anne's. 

Community Council

Last week, we held the School Community Council AGM and the following people now make up your community council. Congratulations to all involved and I thank them for their contribution. 

Chair: Duncan McCrone

Vice Chair: Karissa Roberts

Treasurer: Cassie Coddington

Secretary: Kristi Blachut

Principal: Grant Haigh

Parish Priest: Fr. Sijo

Parent Representatives: Stacey Coleman, Renae Sinclair, Kerissa Reardon, Eloise Warren

Staff Representatives: Louise Gaynor and Georgia Hughes

Appointment by the Principal: Dennis Sleigh

Uniform

I met with the Lowes regional manager this week to pass on our concerns with the uniform supply. Please see the uniform article that is further on in this newsletter with some positive news on this front. 

Long Lunch

Thank you to everyone involved in making the Long Lunch this year another success. The total fundraising profit is $4,269.32 We have purchased 180 white chairs to future proof the event. These chairs are also available for hire to the public.

Open Day Tours

We had a very pleasing presence from families at our open day tours this week. I had the pleasure of showing around 13 potential enrolments. The feedback that I receive is always positive. Comments are made about the great presentation of the school and that the students are engaged in their learning. 

Catholic Education Staff Visitors

This week, we have had a number of staff members visit our school from head office to support us in our curriculum and pedagogy journey. We continue to adopt evidence based approaches to teaching and learning and the support from the office is always appreciated. 

We thank the Lord for his blessings and I wish you and your family an Easter full of joy and peace.

Take care,

Grant Haigh

Principal