From The Principal

Dear Families,

I hope you had a peaceful Easter and you were able to enjoy some time with family and friends over the break. Our Staff were able to welcome back your children and to continue the great work that took place throughout Term One. They have worked with our curriculum leaders to plan engaging activities for the children in their classes so I am sure that there will be many exciting times and enriching experiences for your children this term. 

This term there are many exciting things that are happening in our classes. Our Year 6 children will be Confirmed at St Patrick’s Cathedral, attend their camp at Camp Rumbug and compete in the Sunbury Schools Winter Sport competition later in the term. 

Phillip island will be the venue for the Year Five Camp this term.  

Our Year Four children will begin their preparations to receive the Eucharist for the first time in Term Three. The Sunbury Schools Winter Sport competition later in the term. 

Our Prep children are learning about living and non-living things. Students will develop an understanding on what living things are. Through observations and learning experiences students will learn about the life cycles of living things. 

Our Year 1 children are comparing their lives today to the ‘olden days’ with their unit, What Was Life Like In The Past. They will learn about different elements from the past from guest speakers and experiences from an excursion to compare how they have changed or stayed the same. 

Year 2 classes will be answering the question - Can Animals Live Anywhere? They will learn that different animals live in different parts of the world and they have different features to be able to do this successfully. They will discover that humans need to protect these habitats. 

Our Year 3 children will be learning about What It Would Be Like To Live In A Different Country. They will learn that there are many different cultures in our world and they all have diverse celebrations and traditions.

Year 4 and 5 will finish off their Inquiry Unit from Term One and then begin their Genius Hour Projects. Year 6 children will begin their Genius Hour Projects for the first half of this term.

A more detailed term overview for each level will be sent to you soon.

Next week we remember all military men and women who have served or are serving for Australia. On ANZAC Day we reflect on the devastating consequences of war;

• We honour those who have been required to serve 
• We empathise with those who have lost family members
• We pray for those who have had their lives destroyed due to their experiences of war. 

It is a day that reminds us of the realities of conflict and the human toll it affects. 

The wars in Gaza and Ukraine are evidence of the impact of war on ordinary people whose lives are disrupted and often destroyed by violence and conflict.  

Hopefully these wars and all conflicts will be resolved peacefully and where all people can live in safety and harmony. 

Our children and families are invited to participate in the Sunbury RSL Commemoration Service and Wreath laying Ceremony commencing at 9.50am from the Sunbury Post Office. 

School Uniform

Our school uniform is our identity and it provides our children with a sense of pride that they belong to St Anne’s. Our children are now expected to wear their winter uniform. The winter uniform is; 

Girls  

Winter tunic/maroon pants with light blue polo top (long or short sleeve)  Navy blue tights OR white socks  

School windcheater OR bomber jacket  

Boys 

Light blue polo with school logo (short or long sleeve)  

Grey pants  

Grey socks with black shoes 

School windcheater/bomber jacket, school beanie (optional)  

Sports Uniform – to be worn on designated days  

Sport polo shirt  

Navy shorts or maroon tracksuit pants. White socks with appropriate sports shoes.

I would like to remind all parents that dyed hair is not acceptable and if hair is below the collar then it must be tied up

Positive Behaviour For Learning - PBL

This term we begin focussing on Being Responsible. We are hoping our children will be dependable, make good choices and take accountability for their actions. If our children are being responsible then they will look out for the wellbeing of others and understand that we all have a part to play in making St Anne’s the best school it can be. 

It is easy to presume our children will automatically acquire the skills to be responsible. However it is a complex process and personal and social responsibility needs to be taught and actively encouraged. The following are ways you can support your children at home.

• Help to develop their self awareness by understanding their likes, needs and feelings
• Be aware of others, especially their feelings and perspectives
• Always encouraging them to self regulate by staying calm and using the appropriate language to voice their feelings. 

At school we will be focussing on encouraging our children to

• Help others
• Ask for help
• Follow the group plan
• Follow instructions
• Go to a quiet space to calm down

If we do this and work together then our school will be a great place to be!

May God bless you and take care

Ms Noelene Hussey