From the Principal

New Kindergarten for St Anne's!

The Victorian Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn was pleased to announce that Sandhurst Catholic Early Childhood Education and Care (SCECEC) has been awarded funding for the construction of a new kindergarten at St Anne's. The funding, provided through the Victorian Government's Building Blocks partnership, will support the development of a two-room kindergarten, with construction scheduled to commence within the next two years. What an exciting addition to the St Anne's site!

Remembrance Day

Our new college captains, Lillian Richardson and Shrey Patel, and I represented St Anne's at the Shepparton Remembrance Day service on Tuesday. Shrey and Lillian laid a wreath alongside representatives from other schools and organisations. 

Remembrance Day is a significant occasion on our national calendar, as it honours those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. It also provides an opportunity to reflect on how lucky we are to live in such a peaceful and democratic nation.

Sandhurst Education Awards

The inaugural Sandhurst Education Awards are taking place in Bendigo next Thursday. The new awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of our diocese. I am thrilled to announce that the following students will be receiving awards at the ceremony:

Primary School - Charlotte Merkel & Bella Lahm

Secondary - Kai Henry and Alick Jarvis

VCE Exams

The VCE examinations have proceeded successfully, with the final exam scheduled for completion next week. Congratulations to our students for managing the workload  and giving their best. It is now time to take a well-earned rest.

Principal's Award

Term 4 - Week 6

Japneet Kaur, Year 2

Article of the Week

From 10 December 2025, children under 16 won’t be able to create or keep accounts on certain social media platforms.

Join a free 30-minute online session to learn:

• What platforms will require users to be 16+
• Why the changes are being introduced
• How to support your child’s online safety and wellbeing

Multiple session times available throughout November and December

👉 Register now: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/5703585078334911582 

Click on the link below to access a guide for parents/carers which outlines the social media age restrictions:

Anthony Butts

Principal