SCHOOL OF INNOVATION

Over the last four weeks of P.E, Year 5 students have showcased their learning by leading a P.E session. Students were required to choose a target audience (16 or 32 participants), a group (maximum of three people) and a sport we have learnt this year.

Students were tasked with planning the session, timings, member roles and equipment required. As well as set up and lead on the day.

It was incredible to see the students step up to the challenge of leading their peers, in what can be a very nerve wracking situation, to collaborate and deliver some incredibly well thought out sessions. 

Students were treated to sports such as soccer, hockey, athletics and netball. Every single student took on a role for their comfort zone, and as participants practiced being engaged rather than the lead even if it was their favourite sport.

I am so impressed with how students were able to provide experiences for their peers that were fast paced, well-planned and timed for success. To take on the constructive feedback, as well as what we noticed with the running of our sessions throughout the year, and overall give it a go knowing things could go wrong. 

My role was behaviour management and time keeper, and other than using a stopwatch, I was very rarely required, but got to take part and enjoy the sessions.

Congratulations Year 5's - I'm so proud of the growth and development you have made this year in P.E, your skills and techniques, but also your attitude, confidence and willingness to give new things a go.

- Kara, Year 5 P.E Teacher

During Term 4 the Year 5 students have created their own dream Italian holiday which needed to include the time of year they would be travelling, clothing needed, cultural activities such as Carnivale, film festivals or skiing in the Dolomite Mountains, as well as facts about three historical landmarks.

Year 5 students completed their swimming lessons this week, focusing on swimming and water safety. Students enjoyed some fun games to end the week.

"I really enjoyed camp - there was so much to do. The activities were good, the food was good and I really enjoyed the stuff you could do around the camp like chess, mini golf and the tennis court. The cabins were also really good." - Cody 

"I really enjoyed kayaking the most as an activity, and in general I just enjoyed hanging out with the group at karaoke and playing ping pong indoors. I also loved the outdoor tennis court and golf set up." - Sukh Seerat

𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘄!

Year 9's experimented with icing sugar, water and food colouring yesterday, to demonstrate their knowledge of water density. Using teamwork and patience the end result, stunning rainbows!

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐳𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! 

Anu's year 9 students created a snowman using bicarbonate of soda and conditioner in class yesterday. Students had so much fun creating and decorating, with a fun, Christmas-themed, end of year activity. 

Class Resources

Our iPads! Please ensure any damage is reported to Pastoral Group Leaders and IT staff to ensure 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. 

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 recognise 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.