SCHOOL OF INNOVATION

Students in Years 5 and 7 played an integral role in the recently-held St Anne’s College Discovery Day on Wednesday 24 April. The sessions were an opportunity for prospective students looking to enrol at the college for Years 5 and 6 in 2025.

Next year will see the introduction of St Anne’s College’s inaugural Year 6 class. It will then mean all year levels will be operational at the college after introducing Year 12 this year. 

It was a real credit to the Year 5 and 7 students who embraced the opportunity to give in-depth guided tours of the college facilities to those who attended. The prospective students got to hear first-hand from St Anne’s College students about the college and what it is like being a student here. 

The young people who attended the sessions provided their thoughts. Many of the prospective students were impressed with the open learning spaces and the college’s size as well. 

Year 9 scientists used various compounds to change the colour of fire to demonstrate the way the Periodic Table works. This practical experiment shows how the periods and groups work together, while also demonstrating electron excitement.

The Year 5 students participated in Cross Country on Wednesday, May 1. It was a great day out in perfect weather conditions. Congratulations to all Year 5 students who represented the college incredibly well. 

St Anne’s College students are helping the municipality prosper – one tree at a time.

Students took part in Greater Shepparton City Council’s One Tree Per Child throughout May with the first session taking place this week.

Years 7 to 9 attended Waterbird Park across three sessions on Thursday this week where they engaged in the global initiative which was founded by Olivia Newton-John and Jon Dee. 

Well done to our green thumbs for demonstrating such enthusiasm to ensuring the local environment continues to prosper for the years to come. 

Year 5 started practice for the upcoming Division Sport Championships which will be held on Friday 17 May. On this day students from primary schools around the area compete in round robin tournaments for football, soccer, tee-ball and netball. St Anne's will be entering their first teams this year. We have a soccer, netball and teeball team.

The netballers hit the court for their first practice this week. It was exciting to see players with all levels of experience come together to have fun, share their expertise and learn from each other. Kara and Conner will continue practice in PE until the Championships, and Andrea and Ivy will also run some sessions to ensure our players are as prepared as possible for a fun day out. 

Here's some images of our netballers being put through their paces with Kara and Ros at training: 

Great opportunity with fantastic prizes for SOI students!

Love the GV are running a Video Revolution Awards competition for 2024 open to all schools in the Goulburn Valley. You are invited to make a one minute video about a social issue that is important to you. Whether that be bullying, public speaking or even how you love living in the GV, this is your opportunity to educate locals. The competition is open to different age categories, there is also a group category. Videos will be judged by 'Shepp-famous' locals including the mayor, with fantastic prizes on offer for the winning entries.

Register now using the QR code below. 

Video submission closes 5.00pm,  Thursday, August

Class Resources

Our iPads! Please ensure any damage is reported to Pastoral Group Leaders and IT staff to ensure it can be rectified as soon as possible. iPads must be fully charged each day and it is encouraged that we adopt good habits to assist us with this. 

Important Pastoral Group Information

At St. Anne’s College, all students within the School of Innovation are allocated to a Pastoral Group. These groups are overseen by a Pastoral Group Leader and currently comprise students from their respective houses: Montessori, Charles, Cooper, and Majella houses.

Each morning, students commence their day within their Pastoral Groups. This time involves participation in morning prayer, a welcome to country, and updates about the day's news and events at the College. This period holds significance in allowing our students to establish strong connections with their peers and their Pastoral Leader. Consequently, our students are able to cultivate a strong sense of community at St. Anne’s College.

Our Pastoral Leaders also seize this opportunity to implement the three core principles of Gratitude, Empathy, and Mindfulness (GEM), which stem from our school-wide program conducted by the Resilience Project. These principles encourage our students to contemplate and recognise the positive facets of their day-to-day experiences both at the College and at home. This practice ensures that our students embark on each day well-prepared for successful learning and meaningful connections with others.

Given that this session only spans 10 minutes each morning, it is imperative that students are punctual and actively participate within their designated Pastoral Groups. If students miss this period or arrive late, they will forfeit this crucial initiation to the school day.

We extend our gratitude to all parents and caregivers for your sustained support in ensuring that this routine is upheld for the continued success of our students.

Important Uniform Information

A reminder that all School of Innovation students are required to wear their academic uniform items each day, except for sports days or other nominated days when their sports uniform items can be worn. Please ensure your student is in their full academic uniform. If this is not possible on a particular day, please send a note, including the date your student will be able to be in full school uniform.

A dress code, in particular a uniform, provides a visual connection to identify students as members of St Anne’s College community. The way a uniform is worn makes a statement about our college and it represents the fact that the student is a part of the community.  The benefits of a school uniform include:

• Allows all students to feel equal

• Helps prevent bullying and competition on the basis of clothing

• Ensures students appearance reflects the expectations of St Anne’s College

• Enhances the profile and identity of the College and its students in the wider community

• Strengthens the spirit of community within St Anne’s College

• Enhances individual student safety and group security

• Ensured all students are dressed safely and appropriately for school activities

• Encourages students to develop pride in their appearance

• Prepares students for the expectations in workplaces

• Encourages students to present themselves appropriately for a particular role

Thank you for your support.