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Dear St Anne's Community,
I hope that you are all well.
The middle of the term is upon us and students are very settled in their learning. Congratulations to all our students that have represented St Anne's in recent sporting events and carnivals and thank you to our staff that give up their time to support these events.
Long Lunch
If you have not yet booked your tickets for the Long Lunch, I encourage you to follow the link below and book in. You don't need a Table Captain to attend the event. It is a really enjoyable day and such a unique opportunity to sit on a Railway platform, socialise, eat great food and listen to great music.
2022 NAPLAN Results
Recently, MySchools published the 2022 Naplan data for the public to see. We excelled in the following areas when compared with all students nationally:
Year 9 Overall- Placed 7th in the Riverina's best performing schools.
Year 9 Numeracy- Well above
Year 9 Reading, Writing and Grammar- Above
Year 5 Writing and Spelling- Above
This is testament to the quality teaching and learning that is occurring in our school and the dedication to the profession displayed by our staff. I am very excited to witness whole school achievements in the coming years, as we see the fruit from the evidence based High Impact Teaching Practices program we are implementing in our school.
Kindergarten Parent Welcome Evening
Last Friday night, Mrs Holland, Miss Ryan and I held a Kindy parent welcome evening at the Bowling Club. It was a fun night and a great opportunity to welcome our new families to St Anne's. A number of games were organised by Miss Ryan, including "Are you smarter than a kindergarten kid?" and a baby photo guessing competition.
School Fees
This week, Mrs Barrett sent out an email regarding the delay in the school fees letter distribution. I also thank you for your patience and I just wanted to assure you that we are all working at length with Catholic Education to have these sent out to you as soon as possible. The new finance system we started using at the beginning of the year has provided some challenges for us.
School Community Council AGM
We are at that time of the year where we call for new members to join our School Community Council. It is a great way to support the school and rewarding at the same time. The Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 14th March, 7pm in the school office. At the Annual General Meeting, we will also be electing a new Board Chair person.
Welcome
A very warm welcome to Mr Brett Inch, Mrs Kath Derrick and Mrs Samantha Park. Brett brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Secondary Teaching Team and we are excited to have him on board. Samantha will work with Kindergarten for 1/2 day per week supporting them in the classroom and 1/2 day per week working on school data. Samantha has been associated with the school for a long time now, fulfilling various teaching contracts. Kath started in the office this week and she has already hit the ground running with supporting the busy environment that a school front office experiences. We will welcome Paula Godde to the front office next Monday.
Take care,
Grant Haigh
Principal
SEASON OF LENT
Last week we began the season of Lent. Lent is the liturgical season of preparation, as we get ready for Easter—the Church’s greatest celebration. Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, in which ashes are placed on our forehead in the shape of a cross to remember our own mortality and begin our journey of penance.
The Gospels tell us that after his baptism, Jesus fasted in the desert and was then tempted by the devil. He resisted these temptations and then went to Galilee to begin his public ministry.
Rather than focusing on what to abstain from during Lent, we ought to consider what we can commit to as well. What actions can we take to better ignite the flame of our faith within us?
Three key pillars characterize the Lenten season: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving (charity).
During Lent, “we seek the Lord in prayer by reading Sacred Scripture; we serve by giving alms; and we practice self-control through fasting.”
Fasting is about giving up the things that stand in the way of spending time strengthening our relationship with God and replacing what we give up with prayer.
Almsgiving reminds us of Jesus’s call to serve and connects us in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in need.
Above all, Lent is a season of prayer. Deepening our relationship with God during Lent gives meaning to our fasting and strengthens our call to almsgiving.
https://hallow.com/lent/2023
Lenten Prayer: Father, through our observance of Lent, help us to understand the meaning of your Son’s death and resurrection, and teach us to reflect it in our lives. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Perhaps during this season of Lent and every day that follows, we can offer up to the Lord the burdens of the sacrifices we make. We can remain steadfast in meeting the responsibility of the grace received in the sacraments and so make our lives a constant tribute to the love of God.
https://www.thecatholictelegraph.com/lenten-reflections-2023
FIRST RECONCILIATION DATES FOR THE CALENDAR
A note will be sent home to the Year 3 parents regarding the Sacrament of First Reconciliation. Any families who have a child wishing to join the Sacramental program for their First Reconciliation from your 4 -11 are invited to email or contact Mrs Collins at jacqueline.collins@cg.catholic.edu.au
First Reconciliation Parent Meeting in St Joseph’s Hall 7pm Thursday 9th March
(Week 6 of Term 1). Please note that this date had to be postponed from the original date advertised.
First Reconciliation Sacrament Sacred Heart Parish Church 7pm Thursday 4th May, (Week 2 of Term 2)
SACRAMENTAL DATES FOR 2023 - a note will be sent out via Compass informing families of the Sacramental dates of 2023 for their calendars. Please note that First Reconciliation is usually for Year 3 students, First Eucharist for Year 4 and Confirmation for Year 6. If you and your child are interested in making their sacraments and they are in an older grade they are still able to be involved. In this instance, please contact Mrs Collins to make arrangements at jacqueline.collins@cg.catholic.edu.au or alternatively make contact with Father Sijo.
PASSION PLAY/ EASTER PAGEANT
Please mark Holy Thursday 6th April (last day of Term One) on your calendar. You are invited to join the whole school for the Stage 5 Passion Play at 2pm.
Week 3
Kinder: Jesse Overs, Pippa Hale, Darcy Maguire
Year 1: Gus Reardon, Adam Shiraz, Hunter Chown
Year 2: Bodhi Reardon, Rylee Overs, Evelyn Tait
Year 3: Isla Shiraz, Mack Oliver, Olive Coddington
Year 4: Madison Darrington, Clancy Gibbs, Peyton Combe
Year 5: Ayden George, Elsie Keith, Kayde Brace
Year 6: Harvey Drumore, Livvy Blackwell, Liam Oliver
Week 4
Kinder: Leni Reid, Matilda Lynch, Boyd Roddy
Year 1: Wilson Lim, Harriet Talbot, Hunter Chown
Year 2: Winifred Puertos, Tristan Swanston, Isabella Irving
Year 3: Ari Bryon, Hayden Pham, Audrey Wallace
Year 4: Ava Crawford, Madison McCormack
Year 5: Georgie O'Connor, Riley Gilchrist
Year 6: Harry Swanston, Jadah Cotton, Billy Krause
Upcoming Primary sport:
7/3/23 Primary Swimming Queanbeyan (if successful at Young)
14/3/23 Winter Trials for Canberra Goulburn selection in under 11's rugby league, under 12's rugby league, Open primary netball in Canberra
5/4/23 Paul Kelly Cup AFL boys/girls teams
3/4/23 Canberra Goulburn soccer selection trials in Canberra
3/4/23 St Anne's Cross Country at Nixon Park
6/4/23 Stephen Bleyer Cup Union Year 5/6 boys
If your child is interested in trialling for selection in Canberra Goulburn teams, please see Mr Hughes for information sheets. Please remember that students must be of a high standard for each sport to trial.
A reminder that any students wishing to trial for Canberra Goulburn Primary netball or under 11s or under 12s rugby league, nominations must be in by 6th March. Trials are held in Canberra.
St Anne’s sent a squad of 17 swimmers to the Western Region swimming carnival at Young last Thursday.
All swimmers did themselves and their school proud with their effort and sportsmanship. Congratulations to Rylee Overs who finished 3rd in her 50m and the girls junior relay team who won their relay. The relay was Annabelle Gray, Quinn and Elvie Crawford and Abby Watts, all five swimmers will now trial for Canberra Goulburn selection at Queanbeyan 7th March. Congratulations also to Annabelle who tied for junior girls age champion.
Thanks to Mrs Overs who supervised the squad for the day.
Temora Basketball Association would like to advise that registrations are now open for the scheduled Beginners and Intermediate competitions for Term 1 2023.
Intermediate sessions will commence Tuesday 14 February until Tuesday 4 April from 4:30pm to 6:30pm.
Beginner sessions will commence Saturday 18 February until Saturday 1 April from 9:00am to 10:30am.
Registration links below -
Intermediate
https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=108810
Beginner
https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=108811
Registrations close Saturday 18 February at 7:00pm.
