SCHOOL OF INNOVATION

In Term 1 the Year 5 students learnt all about Indigenous culture through the eyes of a young girl called Mia. This linked in closely with our Inquiry learning about 'what we believe is a part of who we are.' To finish our learning, students created their own artistic representation of a black cockatoo using different artistic styles.

In Mathematics, Year 5 children have been exploring fractions. They created a fraction wall and used a range of different hands-on manipulatives to find equivalent fractions. 

In Inquiry, Year 5 are investigating how natural disasters play a role in shaping communities. To begin our thinking around this topic, we looked at a range of photographs of natural disasters before, during and after it occurred. Children completed a see, think, wonder thinking routine to record their thoughts and ideas. We also gave the children a range of scenarios and they had to decide if it was a natural disaster or just a problem. They had a lot of fun using the paddles and justifying their opinion. 

Linking in with our RE unit in Term 1 - exploring social justice issues in our world - the Year 5 students came up with some different ways to raise money for Caritas. They decided to organise an Easter raffle and run a lunch time disco for the School of Wonder students. They also decided to run some stalls including doing face painting and henna, and selling glow sticks and bracelets. 

The students raised $304.40 from the disco, $468 dollars from the Easter raffle and $32.05 in their Pastoral Group Project Compassion Box. This totalled an amazing $804.45 for Project Compassion. Well done Year 5! 

Congratulations also to Cath Basile who was the winner of the Easter raffle. Thank you to everyone who supported the Year 5 students with this fantastic initiative.      

Year 5 enjoyed an Easter egg hunt with the Foundation buddies on the last day of Term 1.

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 that any damage is reported to Pastoral Group Leaders and IT staff to ensure that 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. 

We understand as we are in Term 4 that sometimes our resources such as folders, books and pens can be a little worse for wear. It is important that we continue to care for our resources and ensure we take all required items to class to best assist us with engaging in our learning. If an item has been damaged or lost, it will need to be replaced so we can continue to undertake our best learning in Term 4 as we complete the year. 

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 recognize 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.