Dear St Anne's Community,

I hope that the school term has started well for you. I would like to thank Mrs Geraldine Holland for her work as Acting Principal while I was on leave for the last two weeks. Additionally, thank you to Mrs Kellye-Anne Coleman for her efforts in holding two positions while I was away. Mrs Coleman was Acting Assistant Principal Primary, and she maintained her substantive position as Primary Coordinator.  

Fr. Sijo

While I was on leave, the announcement was made that Fr. Sijo will be moving on from our Parish at the end of the year. We will have an opportunity to thank Fr. Sijo for his contribution to St Anne's and farewell him later this year. Fr. Alex will be joining the Parish in 2025. Fr. Alex spent some time with us last year and this year, while Fr. Sijo was on leave. 

Resignation- Director of Catholic Education

Mr Ross Fox, Director of Catholic Education Canberra/Goulburn announced his resignation recently. Please see the announcement letter further on in this newsletter and a second letter announcing an interim Director, while the board conducts the recruitment process. 

Garden Viewing

Congratulations to our Garden Viewing Committee for an amazing effort bringing this yearly event together. Thank you to everyone that donated their time or goods to ensure the event was a success. We are very lucky to have such generous community members. Thank you to the community members who offered their gardens up for viewing, it is greatly appreciated. 

2025 Principal

Yesterday, I met with Mrs Louise Grant. Mrs Grant and I have started the formal handover process, and I look forward to this continuing as the term progresses. Mrs Grant will be in and out of the school many times this term. 

Community Council Open Meeting

The next School Community Council meeting will be held in Week 7, Tuesday 26th November at 6pm. Mrs Grant will be present at the meeting so that I can introduce her to the community council and any community members that also attend. You are very welcome to join us at the meeting, where we will provide some light refreshments and nibbles. 

HSC

Thank you for your ongoing support of our HSC students. Your flexibility with the pickup arrangements has been appreciated by all. 

School Captains

I will be in a position early next week to announce the election process for our 2025 student leaders. I can tell you that the elected leaders will be announced at the Presentation Assembly on Wednesday of Week 10.

Long Service Leave

During my time up in QLD, my family and I moved into our new home and explored the community of Caloundra and surrounds. I was able to visit my new school and meet the leadership team, staff, and parents. I couldn’t meet any students as my visit was after school. My two daughters visited their new school and received a tour. My parents and in-laws enjoyed being able to visit us, with only a short drive down the coast. It was nice to return to Temora and see everyone's familiar faces on Tuesday of this week. 

Take care and God Bless,

Grant Haigh

Principal

Below is the attendance summary for the end of Term 3 for our school. The Catholic Education attendance target is 90%.

Week 1

Year 1: Darcy Maguire, Jake Morton, Khaleesie Wiencke

Year 2: Paddy Wallace, Zoe Sinclair, Zahlie Oliver

Year 3: Sophie Irving, Flynn Gilchrist, Riansh Kapoor

Year 4: Audrey Wallace, Evie Keith, Alice Reid

Year 5: Abby Watts, Zephanie Lancaster, Annabelle Gray, Nate Swanston

Year 6: Adelen Crawford, Riley Gilchrist, Ryan Nammensma

Week 2

Kinder: Ashton Coddington, Amity Gebhardt, Ada Harris 

Year 1: Ruby Mitchell, Katie Hartwig, Pippa Hale

Year 2: Evie Smith, Zahlie Oliver, Josie Bush, Sophie Irving, Duke Krause 

Year 3: Rylee Overs, Evelyn Tait, Ivy Drenovski

Year 4: Evie Keith, Ari Bryon, Bayley Piggott

Year 5: Peyton Combe, Rosie Maurer, Madison McCormack

Year 6: Elsie Keith, Billy Cassidy, Eliana Adeyemi

Year 7: Jadah Cotton - Fantastic expression when reading aloud. Judd Oliver - Outstanding effort in English. Clementine Tillman  - Effort and application in English.

Year 8: Macey Coddington - Effort and application in Georgraphy. Addison Matthews  - For showing excellent growth in Maths Pathway. George Morton - For showing excellent growth in Maths Pathway. Contributing to class discussions in Geography. Darcy Reardon  - For showing excellent growth in Maths Pathway.

Year 9: David Cassy - For showing resilience when approaching Maths tasks, Darcy Murphy - For showing an excellent understanding of Financial Maths. Lachlan Smith  - For great participation in Maths revision

This year, the annual Boorowa Touch and Netball Carnival was met with a chilly, windy day. Nevertheless, students from Years 2 to 6 didn’t let the weather deter them. Every student participated with enthusiasm and a smile, giving their all. We celebrated numerous victories and demonstrated exceptional sportsmanship throughout the day. All students should feel proud of their hard work and achievements as they represent our school with pride.

Thank you to all the wonderful businesses that donated and to everyone who purchased tickets in the Garden Viewing raffle. 

The winners are as follows:

Engel fridge – kindly donated by Nutrien Ag – Nicole Block

Honda hedge trimmer – kindly donated by Intersales – Dianne Smith

Lawn corer – kindly donated by Hutcheon & Pearce – Hayley Krause

Raised vegetable garden, potting mix & $50 voucher – kindly donated by Green Leaf Gardens

Framed picture of a highland cow – kindly donated by Cornfords hardware & nursery – Kerry Perry

Hardi 6L sprayer unit – kindly donated by Temora Truck & tractor – Cath Chalmers

Vase & alive pack – kindly donated by Flower House Temora – Neil Bushell

Country Road gift pack – kindly donated by KaMarley & Me – Donna Evans

Hamper – kindly donated by Grant & Danielle Haigh – Michelle Jamieson

Gift voucher – kindly donated by Rose City Remedial massage – Col Perry

Gift pack – kindly donated by Katie Keith Design – Fred Wallace

Hamper & gift voucher – kindly donated by Teez Cakes & bakes – Eliza O’shea

Towel & bag – kindly donated by Gazzas – Steph Gibbs

Gift pack – kindly donated by Capital Chemist Temora – Leanne Coleman

Picture frame & vase – kindly donated by Little Rae of Sunshine – Dawn Ferguson

Hamper & gift voucher – kindly donated by Coffee bar on Hoskins – Lachie Crawford

Gift pack – kindly donated by Sweet Love by Mum & Me – Garry Cocks

Gift pack – kindly donated by Evie Doll Designs – Karissa Roberts

$50 voucher – kindly donated by Tanza Fashion – Daryl Meacham

$25 voucher – kindly donated by Diamonds & Dust – Katie Keith

Fridge bag – kindly donated by AG N Vet – Jaicie Blachut

We are always looking for volunteers to help make our Canteen work for our students. The duties are light and easy. Volunteer hours are 8:45am -11:45am (approx.) MONDAY 5-6 times during the year.

The canteen is also open FRIDAY and looking for volunteers from 8.45am –11.45am (approx).

If you cannot stay for the whole day you are welcome to stay for whatever time works in your schedule.                                                         

Open to parents, guardians, grandparents and family members.

If you are already on a team you will remain on that team unless your circumstances have changed—please advise if they have changed.
New volunteers please contact Sharee via email sharee.mckelvie@cg.catholic.edu.au
Thanking you in anticipation of your vital help and support.
Sharee McKelvie 0488 771 811— Canteen Co-ordinator

Weekly workshops at Platform Y have started again.

Everyone is welcome, aged 10 and up.