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The Community Action Team (CAT) is offering warm cinnamon donuts for recess on Tuesdays. Cut off time for ordering is 3pm on the previous Friday. PRE-ORDERING IS ESSENTIAL. The cost is $1 each. Payment can be made by CASH ONLY and is payable on the day. Donuts will be available for collection at recess from the outside windows of Community Lounge 2. Thank you for supporting the CAT. All funds raised this term will go towards the purchase of a defibrillator for the school. 

To order, scan the QR code on the flyer or visit 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1s_qk4fjS6CG8qU2mmtFK_wAqlDGkHhW19Bhys5FA6CI/viewform?ts=681d7d3c&edit_requested=true 

The college is hosting a Cultural Diversity Day to showcase and celebrate the diverse community here at St Anne’s College on Tuesday 27 May.

On this day, students are invited to wear clothing that showcases their culture.  

To ensure this day is respectful and can be enjoyed by all, students are to wear items that are significant to their own culture only. This is not an opportunity to dress in alternative cultural clothing. The college does not condone and will not tolerate the wearing of clothing of another culture to intentionally offend or make fun of a cultural group. The purpose of the Cultural Celebration Day is about respect for cultural diversity, and we look forward to seeing our students 'let their colours shine' in the spirit of sharing and inclusiveness.

We will gather as a whole school community at 11:35am for a special flag presentation ceremony. Parents are welcome to attend. We kindly ask that you sign in at the College reception.

National Sorry Day is a day that acknowledges the Stolen Generations. That's the name given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities throughout much of the 20th century.

May 26 is National Sorry Day, which marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week that runs until June 3. It is an important time to reflect on the past and present treatment of Australia’s First Nations peoples and work towards a more inclusive and equitable society.

The Book Fair is coming to St Anne’s College! It will arrive on Monday 2 June and be here until Wednesday 4 June. Come by at 8.30-9.15am and/or 3.15-3.45pm and support our school while getting your hands on the best new children’s books!

Students invited to submit artwork for Young Picasso Art Competition

Shepparton South Rotary Club is holding an Art Competition and students are encouraged to reach out to Visual Arts Learning Mentor Mark Almond at

malmond@sackialla.catholic.edu.au by Monday if they would like to enter.

Students will work on new artworks during lunchtimes (dates to be advised) with Mark or they can choose to submit artworks that have been completed within the last 12 months under teacher guidance. 

The exhibition will be held at Sacred Heart Hall, Knight St Shepparton on 20-21 September, 12-5pm. Judges: Tank and Greg Beckenham + People's Choice Award

The prizes are terrific:

Year 4-6 | 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20 and vouchers or art packs

Year 7-9 | 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $100

Year 10-12 | 1st $500, 2nd $250, 3rd $150

Year 12 | $1000 scholarship

The winning primary school student will also win an art session with local artist Greg Beckenham for their school

Breakfast Club is returning this Term for one day per week starting on Monday 12 May. Breakfast Club recognises many children and young people face challenges that prevent them from starting their day with breakfast and it is designed to ensure every student has the opportunity to enjoy breakfast in the morning. Research shows missing breakfast can lead to fatigue and difficulty concentrating, which often impacts learning and behaviour. Breakfast Club will be available to all students on Mondays from 8:30am – 8:50am. Students can access a toasty from the Community Lounge 2 windows (same area as canteen orders).

Following the implementation of the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022, the number of student free days will increase from 12 to 14 in 2025. 

Under the policy, primary schools are allowed nine student free days and secondary schools and P-12 settings are allowed 14 days. This is in line with the CES Ltd Policies and Procedures.

Please note, all days listed on the table below will be Student Free Days. There has been an increase in these to accomodate for Staff Professional Learning to undertake training for the new Magnify Sandhurst program. 

TERM 2 - 2025

MAY

26: Student Breakfast Club

26: Production Rehearsals - Aladdin Jnr

26: PSGs

26: Primary Assembly

26: Sorry Day Commemoration Event

27: Cultural Celebration Day

28: GV Health Taster Day

28: Junior Winter Sports

28: Year 1/2 Learning Expo

29: Production Rehearsals - Aladdin Jnr

30: Reconciliation Mass

30: Yr 1-4: Water Week Incursion - The Big Flush 

JUNE

2-4: Book Fair

2: Student Breakfast Club

2: GMDSSA Cross Country

2: Production Rehearsals - Aladdin Jnr

2: PSGs

4: PSGs

5: VCE/VM - CI/White Card Course

5: Production Rehearsals - Aladdin Jnr

5: St Mel’s Parish - Sacramental Program 2024 - 2025  Confirmation/Eucharist: Reflection Evening/Pr

6: Student Free Day 

2025 Term Dates

Term 1: 28 January to 4 April (students start Jan 30)

Term 2: 22 April (students start Apr 28) to 4 July 

Term 3: 21 July to 19 September (students start July 22)

Term 4: 6 October to 17 December (students start Oct 7) (students last day 12 December)