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. |
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From the Principal...
Bishops Welcome Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical, Magnifica humanitas
Catholic leaders across the world have warmly welcomed Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica humanitas (“Magnificent Humanity”), a landmark teaching letter addressing the urgent moral and social questions raised by artificial intelligence. Signed on 15 May 2026 and released on 25 May 2026, the encyclical reflects deeply on safeguarding human dignity in an era of rapid technological change.
In the encyclical, Pope Leo XIV warns that humanity stands at a crossroads: to build “a new Tower of Babel” founded on power and self‑sufficiency, or to choose a path of shared responsibility and communion. The document urges governments, institutions, and communities to ensure that AI serves the human person rather than undermining human dignity.
Primary schools are increasingly navigating the presence of digital tools in the classroom. The encyclical’s reminder that technology must always serve the human person reinforces the importance of:
Looking ahead the second half of the term will focus on applying skills in more complex tasks, completing major assessments, and preparing for end‑of‑term reflections. Your support at home via encouraging consistent school routines and checking in on progress makes a meaningful difference.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership. We’re excited for a strong finish to the term.
Kind regards,
Mathew Mills
Principal
Catholic leaders across the world have warmly welcomed Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica humanitas (“Magnificent Humanity”), a landmark teaching letter addressing the urgent moral and social questions raised by artificial intelligence. Signed on 15 May 2026 and released on 25 May 2026, the encyclical reflects deeply on safeguarding human dignity in an era of rapid technological change.
In the encyclical, Pope Leo XIV warns that humanity stands at a crossroads: to build “a new Tower of Babel” founded on power and self‑sufficiency, or to choose a path of shared responsibility and communion. The document urges governments, institutions, and communities to ensure that AI serves the human person rather than undermining human dignity.
Primary schools are increasingly navigating the presence of digital tools in the classroom. The encyclical’s reminder that technology must always serve the human person reinforces the importance of:
- Prioritising relationships — ensuring that face‑to‑face interaction, empathy, and community remain at the heart of school life
- Balancing technology use — using
- Strong participation across major projects and class activities
- Positive feedback from the classroom regarding improvement in writing, problem‑solving, and collaboration
- A supportive classroom culture built on respect, curiosity, and effort
- Deepening understanding of key concepts introduced earlier in the term
- Preparing for upcoming assessments through targeted revision and practice
- Strengthening independent learning habits to support long‑term success
Looking ahead the second half of the term will focus on applying skills in more complex tasks, completing major assessments, and preparing for end‑of‑term reflections. Your support at home via encouraging consistent school routines and checking in on progress makes a meaningful difference.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership. We’re excited for a strong finish to the term.
Kind regards,
Mathew Mills
Principal
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School Improvement Priorities for 2026
