SCHOOL OF INNOVATION

The Year 9 students have been busily preparing for their annual Market Day which includes a series of Shark Tank-style pitches for sales ideas. Learning mentors and college staff have tackled the role of 'Shark' while the Year 9 students presented their ideas in a series of presentations this week. These Sharks evaluated the students' 

business ideas and gave feedback on the idea, "approving" the loan if the students met all the requirements. If students' business ideas were not fully developed, they were respectfully rejected (building resilience) and asked to come back after some reflection and adjustments to their business. 

The process is part of the focus for Term 2 which is on Economics and Business, as well as speaking and listening. The students have created their business idea and must ask for a loan of $60 to fund this business. After selling their product at the Market Day, students will return their loan with $1 of interest. The rest of the profits will go to funding something that the whole Year 9 cohort will vote on together. In the past, the funds have been put toward 3D printers, guitars and GoPros which can be enjoyed by all members of the College.

More information on the Market Day will be provided in upcoming editions of il giornale. 

The Year 9 students put their science skills to the test when they participated in a practical this week. Students discovered what happens when certain chemicals mix together and have reactions. Students mixed the chemicals, observed the reaction and recorded their findings. Some of the results were quite surprising and fascinating to observe. 

The Year 5 students have been busy this week practising for their Division Sports which takes place today. They have been practising the skills relating to their chosen sport - either netball, soccer or tee ball. 

Year 5's enjoyed great weather and a fantastic experience when they participated in Division Sports today. The soccer team won two, lost two games, while the tee-ballers also won two, lost two games and the netballers unfortunately didn't get any wins, but had a fabulous day regardless.

The students were positive and encouraging and showed great teamwork, while proudly representing St Anne's College. 

In Inquiry, Grade 5 have been learning about how 'Natural Disasters Play a Role in Shaping Communities.' Students engaged in three mini experiments. They had to build an earthquake proof structure which they tested on a jelly shaky surface as well as a volcano in a cup and a tornado in a bottle. 

Children demonstrated many of our learner assets while engaging in the experiments. They are now working on their own projects where they will choose a natural disaster to research and educate others about.  

The Foundation students were accompanied by their Year 5 Buddies on Thursday this week to participate in the One Tree Per Child initiative.

The students walked with learning mentors, learning support officers and their buddies to Waterbird Park, Kialla where they planted a tree with the assistance of their buddy.

It has been a busy start to Term 2 for the School of Innovation which was reflected during its recent school assembly.

Congratulations to all the SOI students who received Commendation Awards at the assembly – keep up the great work! Thank you to the St Anne’s College House Captains for assisting to present these awards. 

We are very excited to begin promoting our information sessions for students in Year 10, 11 and 12 in 2025. We have made the decision to change the format of these evenings. Instead of individual nights for each year level, information relevant to students completing studies in Year 10, 11 and 12 in 2025 will be delivered on the one night. This evening will be Wednesday 5 June 5. Please save the date! 

It will be very important that families prioritise attending this evening, as very important information is delivered about learning programs and subject selections. All students currently in Year 9, 10 and 11 are invited, and highly encouraged, to attend. Keep an eye out for further information in the coming weeks!

The Year 5 students received a high-energy performing arts lesson this week, delivered by the Australian School of Performing Arts (ASPA) as part of Sandhurst Arts on Show. 

The program guides students to prepare song and dance items, with the support of ASPA Ed, in Terms 2 and 3.

The event usually culminates in a gathering of students who participate in a series of dance and singing workshops, perform their prepared items for each other, and present a showcase concert.

The ASPA educators were blown away when they entered the Black Box to give the lesson as the students were already belting out one of their prepared items - Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye. 

Stay tuned for further information on the program as the students continue to participate over Terms 2 and 3. 

Great opportunity with fantastic prizes for SOI students!

Love the GV are running a Video Revolution Awards competition for 2024 open to all schools in the Goulburn Valley. You are invited to make a one minute video about a social issue that is important to you. Whether that be bullying, public speaking or even how you love living in the GV, this is your opportunity to educate locals. The competition is open to different age categories, there is also a group category. Videos will be judged by 'Shepp-famous' locals including the mayor, with fantastic prizes on offer for the winning entries.

Register now using the QR code below. 

Video submission closes 5.00pm,  Thursday, August 1.

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.