St Anne's News

2nd February 2026

Reflection

Prayer for Our School Community

Loving God, we thank you for our school, a place of learning, growth, and belonging.

Help us to build a community where everyone feels welcomed, valued and safe. Teach us to show kindness in our words, respect in our actions and care for one another each day.

Guide our students, staff and families as we learn and grow together. May we work as one, supporting each other and celebrating our differences.

Bless our school community and help it to be a place of hope, understanding and joy.

Amen.

Dee's Message

Dear Families,

We have decided to move our weekly school newsletter from Friday to Monday.

We hope this change will give you a clearer idea of what’s happening in the week ahead and help you plan in advance. We’ve also found that Friday newsletters may be missed, as many families are busy heading into the weekend.

Thank you for your continued support, and we hope you find the new timing helpful .

As we had a newsletter last Friday this will be a short edition.

This Week’s Timetable

Monday 

Glee club (singing) for all interested children with Mr Jon Bode in the hall at Lunchtime 

Tuesday

• Whole School Weekly Assembly in the hall, beginning at 8:55am

• Meet the School Leaders for 2026

Wednesday

• Opening of the School Year Mass at 9:15am at St Anne’s Church 

Please note that we will be attending Mass at 9.15am on the Ist Wednesday of each Month.

No school for Foundations students

Friday

• Family Picnic in the school grounds, organised by the P&F

• BYO everything ie chairs/rug to sit on and food

•No alcohol – this is a child-safe event.

We look forward to a wonderful week ahead.

Please see dates listed for all other events. 

Lunch orders/Sushi orders

Children may place a sushi order on Tuesdays. Please ensure the exact money and orders  are taken to the school office first thing in the morning. Menu options are detailed on the Audiri app under the Groups - Lunch and Icy Poles Information.

Lunch orders from Classroom Cuisine are now available twice weekly on Wednesdays and Fridays and are completed online. Orders will be delivered directly to the school.



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.  

Guitar Lessons by Pablo

Dates for your Diary

Important dates for Term 1

  • Tuesday 3rd February - First Assembly for the year 8.55am in the Hall 
  • Wednesday 4th February - No Foundations at school 
  • Friday 6th February- Family Picnic in the school grounds 
  • 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)

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St Anne’s Primary School is part of a caring and inclusive community where the wellbeing of every student is prioritised. Staff are committed to working "together in knowledge and faith" to ensure the emotional, spiritual and academic growth of every child.  

Together | Knowledge | Faith