School Advisory Board Report 2020

2020 has proved to be a very challenging year for St Anne’s Primary School as a consequence of COVID-19. Due to COVID restrictions School Advisory Board members were not able to meet on a regular basis and were updated regularly by Rod Shaw (Principal) about ongoing projects and activities that were able to continue. Despite the challenges of 2020 The School Advisory Board are pleased to report on the activities and achievements for 2020.

The School Advisory Board are very fortunate to have members who are enthusiastic and committed to supporting St Anne’s Primary School. As a board we would like to thank outgoing board members Jo Quinn and Matthew Maher for their time and contribution and extend a warm welcome to James Wall. Kellie Budge continued the role as chair.

2020 was an unusual and unprecedented year in terms of our students learning. Remote learning was introduced as part of COVID-19 restrictions and social distancing practices. Seesaw and Google Classroom were platforms used for teaching and class interaction. Remote learning proved to be challenging for our students, families and teachers. However, despite the challenges they were all able to make the most of their remote learning experience. In term 4 face to face learning resumed and this was embraced by the school community with great joy, relief and excitement. The School Advisory Board would like to thank the teachers of St Anne’s for providing our students and families with a supportive and safe remote learning environment.

Changes to St Anne’s Primary School infrastructure continued throughout 2020. The adventure playground was repainted and an addition to the adventure playground was made as a result of a Commonwealth Grant. Basketball posts have been moved and we also have new basketball nets. New branded padding was put on to all sports posts. The container was installed and fitted out at the rear of the school and the swale created in front of it. The Saint Anne’s sign at the front of the school was renovated. Beautification projects that were scheduled to be completed early in 2021 include: Installation of the pavers and opening up the front entrance.

The biggest excitement of 2020 was the completion of Saint Anne’s Primary School building project! In 2021 the students of St Anne’s will be able to move into and use their new learning spaces. The School Advisory Board and Saint Anne’s community will be excited to tour and review the new building in 2021.

The School Advisory Board would like to take the opportunity to thank the St Anne’s community for their ongoing contribution and support of our school. We as a Board look forward to supporting and advising the St Anne’s community in 2021.

Kellie Budge

(School Advisory Board Chair)