PRIMARY (F-6)

School Leaders Report - Kara and Emma

Thank you!

Emma and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our families who continuously support the work that we do in the Primary School at St Anne’s College.

As with our children our best looks different every day. We always put our best foot forward and approach every situation with an attitude of growth, development or challenge. The support from parents/carers makes a huge difference. We are only one part of the ‘3’ educators in children's lives, you are the first, the environment is the third. The three working together is vital in all successes and haven’t we seen those this term!

To the educators in the Primary School - thank you for your hard work, dedication and commitment. We’ve had big changes this term with the introduction of Magnify. It has challenged us. It has created more opportunities for collaboration, communication and creative thinking. The learning journey doesn’t end.

Teaching staff spent part of our final meeting this week engaged in some collaborative yet somewhat competitive rounds of Scattergories. There are some very quick, witty and creative teachers in our Primary school that’s for sure! Congratulations Amy, Ivy, Lauren and Ryleigh on your 1-point victory. It was fabulous to see such respectful winners.

Farewell Emma

We say farewell to Emma today as she embarks on the next chapter in her education journey.

Emma has put her heart and soul into the work she has done at St Anne's; beginning teaching PE and Health in the former School Of Innovation/School Of Possibilities, and transferring into the former School of Wonder in Foundation, 3/4, Wellbeing, and leadership space in SOW and now the Primary School of the College.

Emma has shown enthusiasm and positivity in all her roles. Her stationary collection is second to none, and this helps her stay organised. 

Emma's friendly nature has enabled relationships to develop ease. All of us at St Anne's will miss Emma's bright, bubbly personality, but are so proud of her for making the difficult decision to challenge herself further professionally. I'm grateful for the time we have worked together, and know Emma will give it her all.

All the best to you Emma.

-Kara

A message from Emma....

I would like to say a heartfelt goodbye to all the St Anne’s College families as I embark on this new chapter. It’s been my privilege to work with the incredible students and staff at St Anne’s, and I’m sure you will continue to do amazing things. Thank you for your love and kindness during this process. Have a happy and safe school holidays, and I can’t wait to visit throughout the year. 

Emma xx

We wish you all a restful and enjoyable extended school holiday period. The celebration of Jesus’ resurrection through Easter and the reflection of part of our country’s history with Anzac Day. Students return to the college on Monday April 28. Staff return Tuesday 22 April for three days of Professional Development.

As always, assemblies will be held on Monday during Week 3, 6, and 9 of each term. These are now held in the Blackbox from 9:05am.

The Wonderful Women’s Cuppa and Catch-up will be held on Friday May 9 where the wonderful women in our student's lives are invited for morning tea. Following this, there will be an opportunity to visit your student's Primary School learning spaces for a short visit/activity; exact times and details to follow.

Reminder

Please see Mardie or Chloe at the front desk to arrange an appointment at a mutual time with Kara or Emma regarding any concerns, queries or wonderings. We appreciate your assistance with this.

How quickly has the time gone! Foundation has completed their very first term of school. Our Foundation students have settled into school life with ease, creating new friendships, discovering new rules and routines, learning new skills and growing in confidence. 

Foundation students have been working hard on their literacy skills, learning new letters and sounds of the alphabet and beginning to build their foundations of reading by starting to blend letter sounds together.

Foundations have inquired into ‘who they are’ learning about themselves, their families, their peers and their interests. It has been exciting to see new friendships blossom as their confidence has grown throughout the term. 

This week Foundation students worked with their buddies to complete the Project Compassion ‘Big Water Walk' challenge on the oval. Students have been engaging in stories and activities from Caritas Australia during the time of Lent leading up to Easter.

What a fantastic start to the school year it has been! Term 1 has flown by, and it’s hard to believe we’ve already completed 10 weeks of learning in 2025.

This term, students have shown wonderful enthusiasm and commitment to their learning. We’ve collaborated and worked alongside others across the college, building strong connections and setting a positive tone for the year ahead.

It’s been so rewarding to see students grow in confidence, independence, and in their friendships. Their curiosity and engagement have truly set the foundation for an exciting year of learning.

Last week, the Year 1 children collaborated with Year 5 students to create a 3D sculptures of emus which is connected to their story book.

As Term 1 comes to a close, Grade 2 students have enjoyed a journey of learning and growth. They explored the significance of Lent and Easter, identifying Lent as a special time in the Church. 

The children have worked on comprehending imaginative, persuasive, and informative texts, developing their reading and thinking skills. 

They also kicked off the exciting new inquiry topic, How the World Works, with a focus on materials, their properties, and purpose. Part of the program involved using the educational Minecraft app to select materials for construction. This topic will continue in Term 2.

Recently, students participated in end-of-term assessments, highlighting progress and pinpointing their next steps in learning. It has been pleasing to see the new friendships they have built and the collaborative learning environment they’ve created.

What an amazing term of learning we have had in Year 3/4. From addition and subtraction in Maths to Holy Week in Religious Education and Who We Are in Inquiry.  

Did you know? By Nate S

There are 10,000,000,000,000,000 of ants on our planet.

Ants can sleep or rest for only 8 minutes at a time.

Termites can live up to 1-2 years.

There are 2,000 to 2,972 species of termites

MATILDA 

The Year 3/4 students have been reading “Matilda” in their literacy work this term, and on our final day of Term 1, they are very excited to be watching the movie.

Inquiry Project:

The Year 5 students have worked really hard in Maths this fortnight, combining our recent foci of Multiplication, Perimeter and Area alongside our class novel ‘War Horse’ to design Horse Stables.

The stables are a setting from the novel where Albert and Joey were reunited.

The aim of the task was to design the stables, then calculate the perimeter in metres, and the price of fencing, including posts. Finally, solving how much shavings (in square metres) would be required to cover each stable along with the cost.

Students worked individually, yet collaborated by discussing strategies, and identified in themselves when they required further instruction to assist.

Cross age learning

Each week this term Year 5 have been collaborating with 1LH - we have had different focuses including board games, maths games, technology sessions, and literacy involving research and design of Edwina the Emu.

Year 5 students have really worked hard to be positive role models, collaborating, communicating and compromising with their Year 1 partner. Students have built new relationships with each other and look forward to spending time together each week. 

This week Year 1 shared their learning of Minecraft, as well as other digital programs such as Kahoot.

INQUIRY

In inquiry the Year 6 students have been learning about how delivery of content can change, depending on the topic or platform it is on. We’ve learnt that there are many ways to connect with like minded people on different platforms such as, podcasts, music, news, tv, radio and a lot more. The Year 6 students have been challenged to make a piece of content of any given choice. My group has been working on a podcast about sport and the latest news developments on all different types of sport. 

By Zander 

BIG WATER WALK

On Tuesday 1 April, the Year 6s and their 'The Big Water Walk' buddies did The Big Water Walk. Our buddies and the Year 6s had a cup of water each and had to race to the water pump to fill up their cup. Next while the cup was full we had to run back to our groups, pass the cup of water down to the bucket at the end of the line. This was very challenging to keep the water in the cup and not spill it while we ran. This was learning about the people that Caritas supports, because each day multiple families and children have to carry multiple buckets of water each day. This was a very fun challenge to do with our buddies.

By Charlotte and Millie

ENGLISH

During English we have been reading The Silver Donkey by Sonya Hartnett. So far, this book has been about two girls named Marcelle and Coco who found a soldier in the woods. At first they thought he was dead, but then they started bringing food and water to him after they realised he was alive, but blind. In return, the soldier told them short stories, also known as fables. So in English, we have been learning about fables and we are going to write our own! A fable must have  a place, characters, an action, a problem and a resolution. A fable also needs a moral and the main characters are usually animals. Some popular fables you may know are: The Tortoise And The Hare, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, The Lion And The Mouse and Little Red Riding Hood.

By Josie and Sydney

Visual Arts

Year 5/6 

Students are designing a costume mask sculpture, drawing inspiration from real, mythical, or hybrid animals. They have developed A3 concept sketches, illustrating both a front and side view of their mask design. Each sketch is annotated with artistic intentions, material considerations, and visual influences, incorporating composition, texture, and form while referencing visual stimuli.

Students have also constructed a skeletal armature, serving as the structural foundation for their three-dimensional mask. Next term, they will refine their sculptures using paper-mâché to build volume and texture, followed by paint application to enhance detail, depth, and character.

STEAM

Year 1/2

Excited giggles of delight filled the air when year 1 and 2 students started their liquid and solid STEAM activity this afternoon - making Oobleck!

After stirring their mixture to make the oobleck, students tested their product to make their observations:

-What happens when you poke the oobleck very fast with your finger? 

-What happens when you let it drip through your fingers?

Messy fun, is the best fun!

Year 3/4

This Term Year 3/4 students have been exploring shapes and their importance in construction during STEAM. Their knowledge was put to the test as they researched different types of bridges and designed their own using strong geometric shapes.

With teamwork and creativity, students have been busily constructing their bridges, ensuring they are stable and strong. 

Then their designs were put to the test! Each bridge faced two challenges: a Monster Truck and a car driving across it, followed by the ultimate strength test—holding up to 2kg! The bridges were also tested for their stability with students balancing full cups of water on them. 

After testing, students compiled a report on their findings, choosing how to present their learning—whether through a poster, video, or another creative format. 

We remind all that the college opens at 8:30am. This enables educators time to prepare for their day ahead. We appreciate your support in helping our educators be successful. Yard duty staff begin at 8:30am to monitor play spaces before the school day begins at 8:55am.

Upcoming Dates

Please refer to the calendar on PAM for upcoming dates for activities and events.