Dear St Anne's Community,

Term 4 is well underway, with the calendar for the rest of the term looking very busy. I would like to thank staff and students for the effort they are putting in to make this term a positive and productive one.

Principal's Conference

This week I attended a conference in Canberra with all of the Principals from across the Archdiocese. We heard from leading professionals on the Science of Learning and the Science of Reading. Our system has also received great praise for the Catalyst program we are implementing, that is based on the both of them and it is a credit to our teachers for their dedication to the broad goals of the system. 

Garden Viewing

Thank you to the amazing Garden Viewing committee for their efforts in organising the event for this Sunday. If you are yet to put your name down for a job, please consider it. The money raised goes straight back to the students and it would be nice to see as many helpers as possible.

Semester Reports

Semester reports will go home via Compass on Thursday 15th December.

Important Dates

Friday 16th December- Last day of Term 4, 2022

Wednesday 1st February- First day of the 2023 school year

Congratulations

Congratulations to Grace McCrone on her outstanding achievements at the recent Athletics competition in Sydney. Grace will now progress to the National level competition to be held in QLD later this term. 

As always, please do not hesitate to make contact with me if you have any questions or concerns. 

Take care,

Grant Haigh

Principal

SHINE Conference Stage 5

My apologies for the confusion - it is FULL SCHOOL UNIFORM tomorrow for Year 9 and 10. Updated details regarding the Shine Conference in Canberra can be accessed via Compass. Please reply to give permission as soon as possible if your child was reminded again today about their attendance. It is a school event and attendance is expected. Please contact Mrs Collins if your child is unable to attend so that the group are not waiting for them unnecessarily in the morning. We are looking forward to Stage 5 enjoying this wonderful opportunity to engage with other students from across the Archdiocese. The bus will be leaving at 6:30am and students are asked to please meet at 6:15am. We expect to return by 5:50pm.

You are welcome to join us to celebrate All Saints Day Mass next Tuesday at 10:15am. 

First Eucharist

We continue to keep the children in our prayers as they prepare for this special Sacrament, to receive Jesus for the first time in this most precious way. Special thanks are also extended to Mrs Harris and Mrs Miller in their work to prepare the students.

Dear St Anne’s Teacher’s,

I sincerely appreciate your ongoing commitment to the students and community here at St Anne’s. Your dedication to the vocation of teaching does not go unnoticed, nor does the extra step you take to ensure that no student is left behind. We are lucky to have you all as part of our team.  

Happy World Teachers’ Day!

Best wishes,

Grant

Stage 3 students made board games based on a picture book of their choice. Students in Stage 1 were invited to the library to have the picture book read to them and then play the board game. A good time was had by all.

Next Tuesday 1st November for Melbourne Cup Day the students from K-10 are encouraged to dress up for some great fun. Prizes will be awarded for Fashions on the Field by the SRC.

Secondary Colour Run is coming up on Friday 18th November (Week 7).

The new infant's cubby house is progressing well. The frames went up this week. Thank you to our amazing construction class. 

Week 1

Kinder - Claudia Lancaster, Adam Sheraz, Alena Arun

Yr 2 - Dusty Karn, Archie Block, Ella McCrone

Yr 3 - Nate Swanston, Abby Watts, Joey Guymer

Yr 4 - Brooke Gilchrist, Billy Cassidy, Elsie Keith

Yr 5 - Ava Derrick, Matthias Lancaster, Livvy Blackwell

Yr 6 - Lani McCrone, Lenny Guymer, Marley Block

Week 2

Kinder - Josie Bush, Connor Jones, Harriet Talbot

Yr 1 - Winfred Puertos, Skyla Morton, Bodhi Reardon

Yr 2 - Ned Hale, Audrey Wallace, Mack Oliver

Yr 3 - Adele Oliver, Clancy Gibbs, Adeleine Ward

Yr 4 - Riley Gilchrist, Angus Oliver, Dallas Gibbs

Yr 5 - Lillian Perry, Billy Townsend, Hayley Kite

Yr 6 - Lani Summerfield, Claire Hartwig, Amber Haigh

Week 2

Yr 8 - Scarlett Minchin for an excellent poetry recital in English. Sienna Orr for an excellent poetry recital in English.

The Trent Barrett Shield day in Wagga was a success. With some early morning bus issues, we eventually made it to Wagga. The girls and boys played well in the non-competitive competition. Staff were impressed with their sportsmanship and participation. Thank you to Mrs Harris and Mrs O'Callaghan for their attendance and Ali McCrone and Rachael Grey for their support of the students. 

A reminder that slices, biscuits, cakes & gluten free baking are needed for Garden Viewing this Sunday 30th October.

Baked goods can be delivered to the canteen on Friday at school pick up or Sunday to the kitchen from 8:00am. 

Please bring slices pre-cut and containers labelled for easy return.   Thank you for your support.

Reminder - If you need to postpone your child's canteen order please send Belinda Maxwell a text on 0412142166 before 9.30am on the day.

Did you know - You can cancel your child's canteen order on the QKR App anytime before 8am on the day.

Monday 14th November - Team 1 - Carly Bickham, Andrea Cartwright, Ashlee Smith

Monday 21st November - Team 2 - Kirsty Oliver, Liz Oliver

Monday 28th November - Team 3 - Lisa van Egmond, Nicole Talbot

Monday 5th December - Team 4 - Kerissa Reardon, Rochelle Caldwell

Monday 12th December - Team 5 - Meg Morton, Ali McCrone, Atalie Perry

Due to increasing cost of supplies, there has been an increase in some items on the menu. Further adjustments may occur  in the near future on other items. Thank you for your understanding.