SCHOOL OF POSSIBILITIES
Friday, December 8 was a momentous day for our Year 11 students for many reasons.
At the conclusion of the beautiful and reflective end of year Mass at Christ the King- St Mel’s Church, the 2024, inaugural College Captains were announced as staff and students held their collective and abated breath.
Thrilled to congratulate such an impressive group of young leaders, you can scroll below to read more about our 2024 College Captains.
Following the conclusion of Mass, the Year 11s special Leadership Day got underway, with the students travelling to Belcibo & Co in Fryers Street for a delicious morning tea and a presentation ceremony for leaving students, Locky Tremellen and Lee McCrindle, who will take-up apprenticeships in 2024.
To finish-off the last day of the school year, the students then settled in to listen to guest speaker, Glenn Manton. Drawing the students into a thought-provoking conversation, Glenn invited students to self-reflect in a safe and meaningful session aimed at promoting mental health and goal setting.
Proudly announcing St Anne's College 2024, inaugural College Captains
In a proud moment following the conclusion of the end of year Mass at St Mel's Parish on Friday December 8, College Principal, Sue had the great pleasure of announcing the 2024, inaugural School Captains. All fine, and impressive young leaders, the college looks forward to the group's work next year as they continue to build our community spirit as well as represent the college in various capacities. The college community extends its warmest congratulations to all of our 2024 College Captains.
Please register using this link: https://go.elevateeducation.com/auschoolwebinars
Building a bridge to success...
Participating in the Early Commencement Program, 2024 Year 12 students undertook a collaborative group challenge to construct a freestanding bridge using only paper straws and sticky tape. The bridge had to span 40cm in length and could be tested to win one of the following prize standards: strongest bridge, best name, most creative design/ architecture and the team people's choice award.
ATTENDANCE MATTERS
We are now one week into our introductory program. There is a clear expectation that all students returning to St Anne’s College in 2024 will attend the introductory program for either Year 11 or Year 12 next year. This program enables students to see if their subject choices and program for the year are suitable for them. Students gain a deeper understanding of subjects and what is required of them and whether they believe they can succeed and if the subject is right for them. It is anticipated that by the start of the 2024 school year, no Year 11 or Year 12 student will need to change their subjects or programs. This allows for all students to seamlessly transition into the new school year without disruption to their learning program. Parent support with this program is greatly appreciated so that our students can set themselves up for success in the 2024 school year. Should you have any questions or concerns about any aspects of this program, please feel free to contact one of the School Leaders.
ACADEMIC UNIFORMS - 2024
Students in year 11 & year 12 are to wear academic uniforms including blazers (terms 2 & 3) and correct footwear. For PE classes and VET Sport & Recreation classes students are permitted to wear sports uniform for practical classes only. The practical classes will be for double lessons for PE and one full day for VET Sport & Recreation. Students are required to ensure they purchase items of academic uniform over the school holidays so they are in the correct uniform at the start of the school year. Your support with this is greatly appreciated.
- Mez Lia & Sarah Baglin
Upcoming events to keep in mind:
November 27 - December 8 , 2024 Introductory Program for all VCE students
December 8 - Year 12, 2024 Leadership Day
December 8 - Final Day of School for Year 10 and Year 11 Students
2024
January 29 - student free day
January 30 - student free day
January 31- first day back for Years 1- 12 VCE students
February 1 - first day back VCE VM students
February 6 - Opening School Mass
The VCAA is introducing the Student Achievement Profile - please click on the link for more information. St Anne's College will work with the VCAA through the VASS system to ensure students eligible for a Student Achievement Profile will have access when this becomes available.
A first look at the VCAA's new Student Achievement Profile
Reminders about expectations
Pastoral Group attendance
Students should arrive at school in time to attend pastoral group each morning commencing at 8.55am. This is an important part of the day and a time for prayer and reflection. Teachers are able to follow-up with students and check in on how they are doing. Daily messages are delivered to students at this time. It is vital that the school completes accurate records for attendance and the roll is marked during this session.
Uniform
It is expected that students wear the correct academic uniform to school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. On Tuesday and Thursday students are permitted to wear their PE uniform, again this should be the full correct uniform including the St Anne’s tracksuit pants or shorts. Year 10 students completing the sports coaching elective are permitted to wear their PE uniform on Thursday in addition to the above.
Use of air pods and mobile phones
Students are not permitted to use air pods or mobile phones while at school. These items are to be left in students lockers during the school day. Parents are asked not to ring their child’s mobile phone while they are at school or expect them to receive text messages. If you need to get a message to your child during the school day, please contact the front office who will deliver the message on your behalf.
Your support on these matters is greatly appreciated.
Thank you, Sarah Baglin & Meredith Lia (SOP Leaders)
VCE Exams Navigator 2023
The VCE Exams Navigator 2023 should be read by all students presenting for 2023 VCE external assessments. It contains important information about what you need to know for VCE external assessments. A hard copy was distributed to all students present in class on Friday, July 21 by the subject teachers of: VCE Unit 3&4 Psychology, Business Management, and Vet Engineering Studies. If a student was away, please see the VCE Coordinator for a hard copy. We advise students to retain the VCE Exams Navigator 2023 until they obtain their VCE results.
If you have any queries, please contact Chris Segrave, VCE Co-ordinator.
