Welcome.....St Anne's School was founded by the Sisters of Mercy and officially opened 23 May 1925. Our school provides students from Prep to Year Six with a contemporary and well-balanced Catholic education in a family atmosphere. The school family consists of a caring and willing group of parents and students, together with a dedicated and experienced staff.
St Anne’s Catholic Primary School is located in the coastal town of Sarina, in the Rockhampton Diocese. The student population of the school remains relatively stable. Parents believe that St Anne’s offers their children a quality educational curriculum in an environment of care and nurturing, support and respect. The school has a very strong sense of community ownership. Strong support exists between staff, students and parents with a very active and dedicated Parents and Friends Committee and School Board. |
Community News....
YARNING CIRCLE BLESSING & OPENING
Towards the end of last term, we held the Blessing and Opening of our Yarning Circle. We were fortunate that rain stayed away, and the Smoking Ceremony performed by Uncle Phil was able to go ahead. The students were educated on the Yarning Circle, including the plants that surround it. They then responded with a whole school pledge to be respectful when in this space. We sincerely thank our Yuwi Custodians for their ongoing guidance with Cultural immersion and protocols. Nicole and the team from Aurizon were also acknowledged for their financial contributions as well as Nicola Gill and Matt Tatchell for their help with planting. The Yarning Circle will continue to grow, and it is our vision that the staff and students will in time be able to use the plants in their understanding of First Nations culture and histories. We are now working with Mrs McCowan on the second stage, with an outdoor learning board to be developed and placed on the outer rim of the Yarning Circle. Lastly, a massive personal thank you to our Principal John, who encourages everyone to create opportunities to learn and share First Nations knowledge in such a respectful and caring manner. Please refer to our latest newsletter for more photos. |
YEAR 3-6 SCHOOL CHOIR
Exciting news for our budding vocalists! Starting this Wednesday during first lunch playtime, we're launching a year 3-6 choir open to all interested students. We're aiming to perform at upcoming church and school events, adding a melodious touch to our community gatherings. Parents and students with any questions or eager to join can reach out to Miss Rice at siobhan_rice@rok.catholic.edu.au. Let's harmonize and make some beautiful music together! PREP ENROLMENTS 2025
Do you have a Prep student beginning in 2025? We are now taking enrolments via the online system. We encourage both existing and new families who have a child starting Prep in 2025 to lodge their enrolment application as soon as possible. Applications are to be made via our online enrolment application available HERE. Applications close early May, with interviews commencing mid-May. Please contact the school office for further information or if any assistance is required. |
School Improvement Priorities for 2024
- Catholic Identity:
To enhance and strengthen the Catholic identity of our school - Effective Teaching & Learning:
To use data to better inform our teaching and learning approaches to support the needs of all our students.
- Pastoral Support & Wellbeing:
To proactively enhance student safety, wellbeing and engagement for learning.
- Leadership, Partnerships and Resourcing:
To strengthen the partnership between parents and the school.