T2 W3 Newsletter 2024

From The Principal

Dear Parents and carers,

Working in a school is a unique and rewarding profession – a balancing act of challenge and joy.  There are many challenges – long days, juggling different needs, and constantly adapting to new situations; but the moments that truly make it worthwhile far outweigh the difficulties.

Every day, I, along with all the highly dedicated staff at our school, witness the incredible potential within your children.  Seeing their "aha!" moments, their artistic spark ignite, and their confidence build as they master new skills is a privilege that fills us with immense satisfaction.

The chance to play a role in shaping young minds and hearts is a responsibility we take seriously.  This dedication extends beyond the classroom walls, with many staff members giving up so much of their own time to ensure our students are presented with the greatest learning opportunities possible.  It's definitely not a 9-to-3 job, despite what my father might have said when I was in university!  He was always full of good humour, such a jokester!

It's a collaborative effort, and your support at home makes a world of difference.  Together, we can create a nurturing environment where your child can thrive.

Thank you for entrusting your precious children to us, it's a privilege we take seriously and cherish.

Principal's Messages

Public Holiday for Labour Day  |  A reminder for all that 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.

St Anne's 99 Years in Education

COVID Requirements

Student Protection News

Across The Curriculum

ESTI MYSTERY #7

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: 47 dice

The Good News

From the Assistant Principal: Religious Education

Ms Georgia Moloney

Mother’s Day Prayer Celebration

On Friday the 10th May, Prep will be leading the school in a Prayer Celebration in the Hall at 9am for Mother’s Day. All special women in the students' lives are invited to attend. Following the Prayer Celebration, you are welcome to join us for a shared morning tea.

To help with catering, if you would like to bring a plate of food to share, please feel free.

ANZAC Day Parade

Thank you to all the students and families that attended the ANZAC Day Service last Thursday. It was great to see such a large turnout of students representing the St Anne’s community. Students were so well behaved and respectful during the Service.

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. 

Term 2 Fees  |  Term 2 fees have now been issued. Please check your emails to ensure that you have received them.  If you envision having any issues with payment in full by the due date of 10/05/24, and don't have a payment plan in place, please contact our Finance Officer, Sandra Adams, to discuss options. 

Sports News

Challenge Cup

A reminder to please send back the Challenge Cup information and shirt order form to school by Friday 10th May.

Sports Reports

Netball:

No games were played due to ANZAC Day

Soccer:

St Anne’s Stars

Last Wednesday St Anne’s Stars Staff Soccer Team versed Whitsundays Team in a game that was tense but displayed excellent soccer skills from all players. Mrs Gill put her body on the line on several occasions to save goals from the opposition. Mrs Cotter again saved a plethora of goals as Goalie helping to keep the Stars from being annihilated. Miss Rice displayed enthusiasm and defended like no other, earning her stripes as a defensive player. The game ended after 40 mins of non stop excitement and giggles with a 3-2 loss for the St Anne’s Stars.

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  Lucas  |   This week I've seen lots of students being kind to each other at play time. A reminder that the peer mediators are there to help you if you have a small problem. Thank you to the Year 5 students for leading the ANZAC Day commemoration on Wednesday. Thank you to the students and staff who walked in the ANZAC Day March on Thursday. It was great to see so many people marching for St Anne's. Year 6 led the Mass at St michael's on Sunday. I hope you were able to attend. 

Mercy Awards

Congratulations To Our Mercy Award Recipients Of The Week  |   Prep B, 1A, Gracie H, Chet R, Chelsea B, Eva P, Lincoln F, Grace H, Lewis J, Tyler F, Katelayn B, Amelia H, Zane C, Ben B, Jayde C, Mason C, Indee M, Zane L, Jorja G, Tia F

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