St Anne's News

Lord Jesus, you talked about the need for us to have our priorities right, and not to hoard possessions. You said that where our treasure is, there our heart and commitment will really be. Touch our hearts that we may love people and use things - and never the other way around. Inspire us to seek first your kingdom and use our talents and gifts for the benefit of others.
Amen.

Dear Parents and Friends of St Anne’s

We had a wonderful Book Week celebration on Wednesday. The children looked superb in their “dress up” costumes. It was great to see the support of many families who watched us parade around the  block and stayed for our assembly. A special “well done” to our parent costume designers! After the assembly the students were involved in interesting activities based on the following books: Jigsaw a Puzzle in the Post, Bev and Kev,  Where the Lyrebird Lives, My Strange Shrinking Parents and Frank’s Red Hat. The students were divided into five multi-age groups. .It was great to see the cooperation and enthusiasm of our students. The day concluded with…….Many thanks to Lisa Redmond for coordinating the day and also plaudits to our staff for their efforts. 

TERM 4 SCHOOL CLOSURE DAYS

We will be having two school closure days this term. These days are  Monday 9 October, and Monday 6 November (the day before the Melbourne Cup.)

ABSENTEEISM

Please be advised that from a legal and safety perspective the school needs to be notified by 9:15 am each day your child is not attending school. Thank you for your cooperation.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

The students are currently half way through a four week basketball program, run by Ben Crowe from Camberwell. The funding for the program is provided by Sporting Schools. The last two clinics will occur on Wednesday 30 August and Wednesday 7 September.  

COMBINED CATHOLIC PARISHES RAFFLE

The Combined Catholic Parishes Raffle has begun. Raffle books have been sent home with your child. Each book contains 10 tickets. Each ticket costs $2, of which the school keeps $1.50 per ticket. I thank you for your support of this fundraiser. Prizes include:

• a new car

• gift card ($5,000 value)

• gift card ($3,000 value)

• two gift cards ($1,000 value)

• three gift cards ($500 value.)

More raffle books are available from the office. 

We would like to invite all families and friends to purchase tickets through trybooking for our bi-annual school concert.  

Bookings are now open.

Please use link below.

Seasons of Magic

The students are currently half way through a four week basketball program, run by Ben Crowe from Camberwell. The funding for the program is provided by Sporting Schools. The last two clinics will occur on Wednesday 30 August and Wednesday 7 September.  

SNOWSPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Congratulations to Lucas T and Ben H who competed in the Victorian Interschool Snowsports Championships at Mt Buller on 21st & 22nd August 2023. 

Lucas T had a great time as a first-time competitor and competed in the Division 4 (Grade 5/6) Giant Slalom and Ski Cross events.

Ben H competed in the Division 5 (Grade 3/4) Giant Slalom, Ski Cross and Mogul events.

A video of their experience will be shown at an upcoming assembly.

Last Friday, we celebrated National Science Week with a whole-school Science Day. The day provided a fantastic opportunity for our students to immerse themselves in the world of physics and engage in hands-on experiments and activities.

The day began with an assembly led by Beth and Mikhaela from Year 5, who not only set the tone for the day but also highlighted the significance of science in our lives. They also had the chance to interview some of our students who dressed up as scientists. Following the assembly, students were divided into five multi-age groups, each named after a famous scientist. Throughout the day, these groups had the chance to explore various experiments related to the laws of motion, light, sound, and capillary action.

During recess, students participated in a science treasure hunt, and our lunch break was equally exciting, featuring a paper plane competition that took center stage. Students showcased their creativity and engineering skills as they designed planes that soared through the air, leaving behind impressive flight paths.

The day ended with a science quiz covering the topics discussed throughout the day. The Franklin group emerged as the victors, showcasing their understanding of the science we covered. Congratulations to them for their outstanding performance, with 18 out of 20 questions answered correctly!

I’d like to extend my gratitude to all the students, teachers, and staff members who contributed to making this Science Day a success. Additionally, I want to thank the parents for their support in providing lab coats for the students to wear. It is always a pleasure to witness the curiosity and excitement of our students as they delve into the realm of science.

Mrs Logue, STEM teacher

• When: Friday 1st of September, around 9am.
• Where: At SchoolHow much: $5-10 per student
• There will be some $2, $3, $5, $6, $8 and $10 items for purchase.

Please remember your money on the day (gold coin change is welcome).

YEAR 3 RECONCILIATION ENROLMENT MASS  

The Year 3 Reconciliation Enrolment mass will be held on Saturday 26 August at 5pm at St Anne’s Church. As part of the preparation, all Reconciliation candidates and parents/guardians are expected to attend. Thank you.   

TERM 3

AUGUST

Sat 26: Year 3 Reconciliation enrolment mass 5pm

SEPTEMBER

Fri 1: Fathers day stall

Sun 3: Fathers Day

Mon 4: District athletics

Mon 11: School concert 7pm at OLMC, Heidelberg

Fri 15: End of term, 1pm dismissal

Direct Debit Form link

Enrolment Form

Please see link