SCHOOL OF INNOVATION

We took apart pallets and learnt how to take out the nails in the pallets, so we can use the wood for class projects and Phil taught us how to use a hammer properly. It was also helpful because now we know how to take out nails and use a hammer safely in case we ever need to in the future for house work and other projects we may come across. 

- Isla and Cierra, Year 9 Design & Tech students

Today we were learning about all of the different parts of the brain and what each part does and where is is situated on our own brains and why they are in the spot that they are. To visually seeall of the different parts of the brain (the 4 lobes) we drew on adams head and coloured in all ofthe parts.

- Jack

Today we learnt about the brain and what different parts of the brain do and their rolls. We drew on Adam's head, we drew the different parts of the brain, coloured them in and labeled them. This helps us learn and get a better idea of it. 

- Maddi

We have been learning about the brain and the different lobes and their functions, we drew on Adam’s head to show where the parts of the brain would ruffly sit. It’s interesting to learn about our body and how amazing it is and ho it works.    

- Liz

In science today we learnt about all the lobes of the brain, it was fascinating to explore the brain. After we wrote down our notes we drew on Adam’s head to get a visual representation of the brain and the lobes. 

- Karman

Today we learnt what each part of the brain does and how it works, we drew on Adam's head to see how the brain is laid out. We learnt that our eyes are apart of the brain and how the light that shines in our eyes goes straight to the occipital lobe.

- Kulsharan & Charnpreet

Today we learnt FPOT and what each one does, we learnt that eyes are a part of your brain! Each letter in FPOT stands for something; Frontal lobe, Parietal lobe, Occipital lobe, and Temporal lobe. At the end we got to draw FPOT on Adams head.

- Amillia

Today in science with Adam, Lacey and I learnt about the four different lobes of the human brain. The first lobe that we went over was the Frontal lobe, which covers thinking, reasoning, planning and decision making. Next we covered the parietal lobe which covers the 5 senses. Then we worked through the Occipital lobe, which is your eyes and vision. Lastly we went over the temporal lobe which is your hearing, language, expression, comprehension and memory.

- Annabelle

Year 5's are currently exploring cricket in PE with Kara and Conner.

They have been practicing skills on Tuesdays including;

- catching, 

- throwing, 

- aiming, 

- hand eye coordination, and 

- batting,

On Fridays these are put into action in games of Super 8 cricket. We will continue to develop these skills, as well as bowling technique in the coming weeks. Students have already been able to identify skills they have improved in, and areas they would like to develop further.

Great opportunity with fantastic prizes for SOI students!

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Class Resources

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

We understand as we are in Term 4 that sometimes our resources such as folders, books and pens can be a little worse for wear. It is important that we continue to care for our resources and ensure we take all required items to class to best assist us with engaging in our learning. If an item has been damaged or lost, it will need to be replaced so we can continue to undertake our best learning in Term 4 as we complete the year. 

Term 4 Uniform Update

It is that time of year again where the sun is shining and our students are required to wear their school hats as part of the Term 1 and 4 uniform. As we are a Sun Smart School it is vitally important that the students within the School of Innovation are able to role model this behaviour to our younger students within the School of Wonder. This is essential to ensure that all of the students at the College are protected from the damage the sun can cause during the Spring and Summer months. If your student requires a hat, they will be able to purchase one from the school uniform shop. 

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 recognize 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.