ENewsletter

Reflection

Loving God, We place into your care all our students, staff, and leaders as they prepare to go on school camp. Watch over them on their journey and keep them safe in all they do.

Bless their time together with friendship, laughter and new experiences. Help them to grow in confidence, kindness and respect for one another and for Your creation.

Be with the teachers and leaders who guide and care for them; grant them patience, wisdom and strength.

May this time away be filled with joy and learning, and may everyone return home safely, refreshed and thankful for Your many blessings.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Dee's Message

It was great to see our Year 4-6 students trying out for the school swim team this morning at the Boroondara pool. There was great encouragement from the side lines as they all got their turn to swim the 50 metres, in Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly. A big thanks to the parents that dropped them off and returned them to school. The school district swimming carnival is coming up on 26th February, and we are looking forward to a fun and energetic day of participation, teamwork and school spirit.

I thank our Parents and Friends Association for bringing us all together for a picnic on Friday night in the school grounds. It was a lovely opportunity for families to connect and we hope new friendships are being formed. It was especially wonderful to see our children, particularly our new members, becoming more familiar with their surroundings and with one another.

It is another big week in the school calendar, perhaps the most important for our Year 4–6 students as they head off to camp on Wednesday. They will be travelling to Creswick to enjoy a true “bush” experience. The students are understandably very excited and perhaps a little nervous as well.

We are fortunate to have a team of very experienced staff attending to ensure a smooth, safe, and happy camp. I thank them sincerely in advance for their time and commitment, especially as they leave their own families to attend: Mrs Smith, Mrs Lett, Mr Kittley, Mr Turnbull and Mrs Redmond.

Audiri App

To support effective home–school communication, we will be using Audiri to distribute notices, weekly newsletters, and permission forms. We ask that you please subscribe to Audiri and enable update notifications for the groups relevant to your child/children to ensure you receive all communications.

To do this, please open the Audiri app, select the Resources icon (located in the bottom right corner), then select Groups and assign yourself to the appropriate class group(s).

Foundation PL 2026 - Mrs Parker and Mrs Logue

Foundation LB 2026 - Mrs Lipinski and Mrs Browne

Year 1/2KC- Mr Kittelty and Mr Cassell

Year 3/4 T- Mr Turnbull

Year 3/4 SC- Mrs Smith and Mr Cassell

Year 5/6 LC- Mrs Lett and Mr Cassell

If you have any questions or experience any difficulties accessing Audiri, please feel free to contact your child’s class teacher.

FOR THE ATTENTION OF YEAR 4/5/6 ONLY - CAMP INFORMATION

Dear Parents,

The Year 4, 5 and 6 Log Cabin Camp to Creswick is fast approaching.

Dates: Wednesday 11 February to Friday 13 February Camp Venue: Log Cabin Camp – Homestead Address: 270 Ascot–Creswick Road, Creswick VIC 3363Website: https://www.logcabincamp.com.au/venues/log-cabin-homestead/

The aim of this camp is to provide students with the opportunity to shape their individual experiences outside the regular school environment and to engage in activities that promote collaboration adventure and overall wellbeing.

The staff attending the camp will be Tara Smith, Nicole Lett, Dylan Turnbull, Ryan Kittelty and Lisa Redmond.

Log Cabin Camp offers a range of exciting activities, including canoeing, Leap of Faith, the Giant Swing, flying fox, orienteering and an evening bush walk. All activities are conducted by Log Cabin Camp staff and supervised by St Anne’s staff.

The bus will depart the school at approximately 9:30 am, and we will visit the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, where students will have lunch before heading to Log Cabin Camp. We expect to arrive at the camp at approximately 2:30 pm on Wednesday 11 February. Upon arrival, students will unpack and prepare for an afternoon activity. We have attached a copy of the packing list.

Students are reminded to bring a wide-brimmed hat, morning tea, and lunch in a small backpack for the first day, as well as a refillable drink bottle clearly labelled with their name. As we have children with severe nut allergies, please ensure that students do not bring any nuts or nut products.

Camp List

School Fees 2026

School fees and direct debit

There are a couple of ways to pay school fees.

Fees can be paid in full upfront, or by direct debit, which is the most common option. Direct debit payments can be made weekly, fortnightly, or monthly.

All school fees should be finalised by October, unless you are paying via direct debit.

If you have any questions, please feel free to discuss your options with Netitia at the office.

School fees 2026

Please see attached letter. I have also provided a printable version of the Direct debit form as we are moving towards all school fee accounts being paid by direct debit.

Download

Direct Debit Form link

Singing Lessons

Dear Parents Private Singing lessons will be offered at St Anne's from Term 1 next year led by performing arts teacher Jon Bode.The cost per lesson is $50 and charged at $400 per child for 8 lessons (regardless of term length) and the term cost covers lessons, administration and scheduled performance opportunities throughout the year. Lessons are allocated a 30mins time slot and at times small group projects will be explored to maintain interest and develop additional skills (harmony singing, choreography etc). Lessons will be taught on a Friday. Rates are based on the standard Victorian Music Teacher's Association rates and are to be paid directly to Vocal Tuition Melbourne.Repertoire will include age appropriate songs across the genres such as musical theatre, pop, jazz and classical - depending on their preferences and abilities. They will be encouraged to explore multiple facets of the vocal repertoire and range. Please contact Jon at vocaltuitionmelbourne@gmail.com with your child's name and year level for 2026 (and any other details you feel relevant) to reserve your child's place for Term 1. Should you enrol in 2026 and your child does not enjoy their singing lessons as much as they thought they might - VTM is happy to discuss this with you and arrange any pro rata refund accordingly.

Soccer Training

Hockey Program

Piano Lessons

Guitar Lessons by Pablo

Dates for your Diary

Important dates for Term 1

Monday 9 February - Swimming training, BSC Yrs 3-6 9.00am
Tuesday 10 February - School Assembly in the hall – 8:55am All welcome
Wednesday 11 February - Camp 4-6 3 days
Thursday 12 February - Foundation information evening 7-8pm School hall
Friday 13 February - Campers return
SATURDAY 14 February - Confirmation Commitment Mass for Year 6 candidates @St Bedes
Wednesday 18 February - Ash wednesday
Thursday 19 February - Years 1-6 Information evenings.
SUNDAY 22nd February - 1st Sunday of Lent Parish Picnic St Bedes
Monday 23 February - Open Day 1
Wednesday 25 February - No Foundations
Thursday 26 February - District Swimming Competition
SATURDAY 28 February - Foundation Drinks hosted by Year 1 family
Wednesday 4 March - 9.15am Mass at St Anne’s - First Wednesday of the month
Thursday 5 March - Open Day 2
Monday 9th March - Labour Day Holiday
Wednesday 11th March - NAPLAN Starts
Wednesday 11th March - Parent and Child Faith night (Confirmation) 6-7pm St Annes Hall
Monday 16th March - Confirmation Reflection Day Year 6 @St Bedes
Friday 20th March - Twilight Sports 5-7pm in school grounds
SATURDAY 21 March - Parents and friends fundraising evening
Monday 30th March - Open Day 3
Wednesday 1st April - Whole School Mass 9.15am
Thursday 2nd April - End of Term 1 1pm Finish (Holy Thursday)

St Anne's News

9th February 2026