Anson in Review

ASSETS committee 

The Anson Street School Excursion & Transport Supporters Inc (ASSETS) AGM was held last week, Dr Sonia Thew (President) thanked everyone for their efforts last year and acknowledged the generosity of Variety - the Children's Charity in donating a new ROSA bus to the school (see more details in the 'What's Happening' section). The ASSETS committee will be focusing on the Return to Earn program as its main fundraiser for 2022.

The committee members for the next 12 months are:

President - Dr Sonia Thew

Vice President - Rev Anne Neville

Secretary - Julie Hudson

Treasurer - Jodie Pritchard

Committee members - Jess Hodder, Melanie Meers, Tory Lawrence

Thank you all for your ongoing support of Anson Street School.

The next meeting will be held Monday 1 August at 4pm-4.30pm in the school cafe - all welcome :)

Jodie Pritchard 

Deputy Principal

Mental Health Expo

Stage 5 and 6 students and staff had the opportunity to attend the Orange Mental Health Expo on Wednesday 22nd June, which was hosted by CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes. The event began with a talk from guest speaker, Actor and mental health champion Sam Webb. Webb co-founded the mental health charity “LIVIN” in 2013 after the death of a good friend to suicide. 

The students had access to a range of Family Mental Health Support Services to assist children and young people between the ages of 0-18 years who are showing early signs of, or are at risk of, developing mental health issues and their families. Community members, schools, parents, carers, and students, were encouraged to attend, meet with services, and gather information.  

Julianne Hargraves 

Teacher