SCHOOL OF INNOVATION

A huge congratulations to Year 5 students Josie and Lucy who were awarded in the 2024 Betty Olle Poetry Awards. Josie was awarded runner-up with her poem 'Pa's Garden' and Lucy was highly commended for her poem 'Out in the Bush'. The students were presented with certificates last week and read their class their winning poems.

Congratulations Josie and Lucy!!

The Year 1/2 students joined in with the Year 5 students to take part in tennis drills on Friday last week. It was a fantastic opportunity for the Year 5 students to showcase their leadership skills, guiding and supporting the Year 1/2 students through the activities.

Don't forget, the Year 5 students are required to meet at St Mel's Primary School between 8.30am and 9am on Friday next week so they can participate in tennis and netball activities.

St Anne’s College together with Ganbina are proud to announce the winners of the Ganbina Education Awards for 2024, Tyler Knight and Corey Colger.

Congratulations to Tyler for winning the Year 8 Ganbina Education Award and to Corey for winning the Year 9 Ganbina Education Award. Both students, along with their families, have been invited to attend the Ganbina Awards Night on November 15, where they will be presented with certificates and prizes.

Tyler and Corey have shown outstanding commitment by participating in the Ganbina program throughout the year. Ganbina supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people in the Goulburn Valley, emphasising the importance of achieving educational, employment and training goals.

St Anne’s College encourages all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to register with Ganbina if they have not already. Ganbina offers valuable resources and support to help students reach their full potential.

Pictured: Corey, Adam Zito - School of Innovation Leader, Leonie Scott - Koorie Educator and Tyler.

Year 8's were treated to a fun, hands-on Halloween activity today, delving into the fascinating world of the skeletal system to enhance the understanding of human anatomy.

Spook-tacular job Year 8's! 

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.