T2 W2 Newsletter 2024

From The Principal

The ANZAC tradition - the ideals of courage, endurance and mateship that are still relevant today was established on 25 April 1915 when the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula.  It was the start of a campaign that lasted eight months and resulted in some 25,000 Australian casualties, including 8,700 who were killed or died of wounds or disease.

The men who served on the Gallipoli Peninsula created a legend, adding the word ‘ANZAC’ to the Australian and New Zealand vocabularies and creating the notion of the ANZAC spirit.

In 1916, the first anniversary of the landing was observed in Australia, New Zealand and England and by troops in Egypt.  That year, 25 April was officially named ‘ANZAC Day’ by the Acting Prime Minister, George Pearce.  By the 1920s, ANZAC Day ceremonies were held throughout Australia. All States had designated ANZAC Day as a public holiday.  Commemoration of ANZAC Day continued throughout the 1930s and 1940s with World War II veterans joining parades around the country.  In the ensuing decades returned servicemen and women from the conflicts in Malaya, Indonesia, Korea and Vietnam, veterans from allied countries and peacekeepers joined the parades.

During the 1960s and 1970s the number of people attending ANZAC Day marches fell as Australians questioned the relevance of ANZAC Day.  However, in the 1990s there was a resurgence of interest in ANZAC Day, with attendances, particularly by young people, increasing across Australia and with many making the pilgrimage to the Gallipoli Peninsula to attend the Dawn Service.

ANZAC DAY is a commemoration, not a celebration.  It is a time for recognition and remembrance of the sacrifices made by all those who have served Australia in time of conflict or who currently serve in the Defence Forces.  It is a time to reaffirm a resolve to seek peace rather than war.  This latter point has seen a resurgence of interest in Anzac Day, particularly by young Australians.

Thank you to the many members of the St Anne’s Community who are part of this resurgence of interest around ANZAC Day; whether with us or another organisation.

Principal's Messages

Public Holidays for ANZAC Day & Labour Day  |  A reminder for all that this Thursday is the ANZAC Day Public Holiday and Monday the 6th May (week 4) is the Labour Day Public Holiday.

Prep Enrolments for 2025

PREP 2025  |  Do you have a Prep student beginning in 2025?

We are now taking enrolments via the online system.  We encourage both existing and new families who have a child starting Prep in 2025 to lodge their enrolment application as soon as possible.  Applications are to be made via our online enrolment application available on our website via this link: https://www.sasrok.catholic.edu.au/   

Applications close early May, with interviews commencing mid-May.

Please contact the school office for further information or if any assistance is required.

Year 3 - 6 School Choir

Exciting news for our budding vocalists! Every Wednesday during first lunch playtime, we're launching a year 3-6 choir open to all interested students.  We're aiming to perform at upcoming church and school events, adding a melodious touch to our community gatherings. Parents and students with any questions or eager to join can reach out to Miss Rice at siobhan_rice@rok.catholic.edu.au. Let's harmonize and make some beautiful music together!

COVID Requirements

Student Protection News

Across The Curriculum

READING

Let’s talk about reading…

One of our School Improvement Priorities at St Anne’s is to enhance the learning growth of students in reading.

How are we planning to do this? The first step is to increase the reading volume. Last week, details were provided on how to log into SORA, an online library providing access to ebooks and audiobooks.

Another great resource for lower years is SPELD SA Phonic Readers, these are free and able to be accessed online (or printed). When learning to read, it is important to consolidate letter-sound knowledge and practise this skill using decodable readers. After this, students will be exposed to a variety of texts, this will improve their decoding skills and gradually build knowledge of high frequency words.

https://speldsa.org.au/pages/speld-sa-phonic-books 

ESTI MYSTERY

An ESTI mystery is a fantastic way to engage students at the beginning of the lesson.

Each image invites students to wonder what number is represented by the image. As you work through each Esti-Mystery, clues will appear that will allow the students to use math concepts to narrow the set of possibilities to a small set of numbers.

Have a chat with your child and discuss the possible answers to the below ESTI Mystery. 

Drumroll please......

The answer is....

70 objects 

The Good News

From the Assistant Principal: Religious Education

Ms Georgia Moloney

St Anne’s Monthly Family Mass at St Michael’s Church

This coming Sunday, Year 6 have been invited to assist at the 9am St Michael’s Mass with prayers and readings for the St Anne’s Family Mass.

I would be very appreciative of support from the students. Could you please let me know via email to georgia_moloney@rok.catholic.edu.au or contact 0439142409, as soon as possible, if your child would be able to attend and assist. I have the prayers and readings to practise with the students if they are able to assist.

All families are invited to attend, even if it is your first time or it has been a long time since you last went to Mass, it would be lovely to see you there.

ANZAC Day Liturgy

The St Anne’s community is invited to join us at 12 noon on Wednesday 24th of April at 12 noon in the Hall for our ANZAC Day liturgy led by Year 5.

ANZAC Day is a day when Australians and New Zealanders remember and honour those who fought and died for freedom. We gather not to glorify war but to remember those who have served our country during times of crisis and to reflect upon their selfless sacrifice. Conscious that there are many men and women around the world still working for peace, we hold fast to the powerful hope that peace can exist today.

ANZAC Day prayer:

Loving God, we pray for all who demonstrate love and peace in our world. May we learn from the past and strive to spread the message of Jesus’ love throughout our earth. We ask for the gift of peace in the depth of our hearts, through Jesus Christ, Amen.

Sacramental Program- Communion and Confirmation 2024

Parents are invited to send an email of expression of interest if their child is planning on continuing on their Sacramental journey this year. Students who have completed the Sacrament of Reconciliation are invited to continue on their Sacramental journey this year by completing their First Communion and Confirmation. This is open to new and continuing families.

Please email Ms Moloney at georgia_moloney@rok.catholic.edu.au and let her know if your child is continuing on their Sacramental journey. Stay tuned for more information regarding dates.

Finance News

Concession Card Discounts  |  If you have an existing concession card discount,  please be aware that discounts are not automatically applied to new enrolments.  Discounts are applied to each student upon individual application and there is a form that is required to be completed each time.

If you have an existing concession card registered at St Anne’s and have more than one student, please contact Sandra Adams to confirm that discounts have been applied to each student. 

Sports News

Challenge Cup

An information letter for students that expressed interest in playing in this year's Challenge Cup has been sent home this week. Please complete the relevant information and forms and return them to school by Friday 10th May.

Sports Reports

Netball:

St Anne’s Spirals

Yesterday we played netball. We versed Koumala and we lost. The score was 12-3 but we had a good game. Memphis-Belle was the player of the week and Brooklyn was best and fairest and every week we are improving.

By Memphis Belle and Brooklyn

St Anne’s Firebirds

St Anne’s Firebirds played against Gators White. The Firebirds continue to improve each week with their passing, catching and netball skills. They show up with great enthusiasm each and every week. It is pleasing to see them growing as a team and helping each other on and off the court. 

Soccer:

St Anne’s Stars

This week was the first game for the St Anne’s Stars teacher's 6 a side soccer team. The team played really well for their first time playing soccer together. Mrs Cotter and Miss Rice were goalkeeper hero’s saving many goals with ease. Mrs Luzon and Ms Moloney scored a goal each which led the team to the 2-1 victory. All team members played with dedication and displayed excellent sportsmanship throughout the game. Congratulations Stars.. Definitely living up to your team name!

Tuckshop

If you order Tuckshop for your child, please remember to still supply fruit for fruit break for that day, as well as second lunch if you only order first lunch Tuckshop. 

If you can volunteer to help in the tuckshop from 8:30 -9:30am on Thursday or Friday  please ring Debbie Nielsen on ph. 0417 128 428. 

Student Leadership

Newsletter Report By  Indee M  |   Hello everyone and welcome back to school for Term 2. I hope you all had a good Easter and holiday break.

We do still need to remember to listen and follow the school rules as we are not on holidays anymore.

I've noticed that students are getting along in the playground and are glad to be back with their friends.

On Friday our Peer Mediators received their badges . Remember they are here to help you so please come speak to someone if you need assistance.

I hope your first week back at school was great and I'll see you all next week. 

Mercy Awards

Congratulations To Our Mercy Award Recipients Of The Week  |   Matilda G, Layla K, Benson P, Blake E, Harper O, Isla M, Travis S, Ben G, Harleigh S, Jack K, Eva C, Ivy N, Max M, Jed P, Bella B, Hudson V, Harry vB, Samson M, Mack W, Paige E, Paige G, Mathew W, Toby T.

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