Annesley Junior School is proud to be an independent school. The Association of Independent School of South Australia (AISSA) leads, supports, represents and advocates for the independent sector in South Australia.

Released this week, the 2025 Independent School National Snapshot confirms that independent schools are increasing in demand, but it also interestingly reveals the increasing diversity of students now being educated in the independent sector.

The Association of Independent Schools of South Australia (AISSA), through its national body Independent Schools Australia (ISA), shared its 2025 Snapshot, confirming a record 744,993 students in Australia are enrolled across 1,230 Independent schools nationwide. This includes:

• 145,937 students in regional and remote areas
• Over 20,900 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
• More than 175,000 students with disability
• More than one-third of students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• 60% from low- to middle-income families
• Independent schools now educate 1 in 5 Australian students—yet they receive nearly $12,000 less in government funding per student compared to public schools.

You can find the full snapshot here.

AISSA advocates strongly for the school choice that is offered by the independent sector and also advocates strongly against the mis-representation of independent schools that is often seen in the media, especially when it comes to funding.

Independent schools contribute significantly to the Australian education landscape, by providing unique learning environments and foster community engagement with a focus on choice, innovation, and excellence. They often feature smaller class sizes, specialised support staff and allowing for more individualised attention and tailored learning experiences.

School choice matters.

Jo Rossiter
Principal

 Introducing Our New Learning Platform – Anney!

We’re thrilled to announce that starting Monday, 21st July, Annesley Junior School will be launching a brand-new, customisable Learning Management System (LMS) called Anney. This platform is designed to enhance the way learning experiences are shared between students, teachers, and parents, and will replace Seesaw.

From Monday, 21st July, teachers will no longer share learning via Seesaw. Instead, all learning updates will be available through Anney. Over time, Anney will become a one-stop shop for parents, hosting all school communications and processes. While we begin with learning, assessment, and some year-level communication in Terms 3 and 4, our long-term goal is to transition away from School Stream as well.

Getting Started with Anney

During the school holidays, you’ll receive an email with instructions on how to log in to Anney. Please keep an eye out for this email and follow the steps provided to access the platform.

Download Day – Friday, 27th June

As Term 2 ends on Friday, 27th June, this day will also be Download Day. It’s important that you download all your child’s learning content from Seesaw before access ends. Instructions on how to do this is provided here.

Preparing for Change

We understand that transitioning to a new system can come with challenges. Our team has been preparing for this move for approximately 18 months to ensure a smooth experience. However, we anticipate some initial teething issues as the whole community begins using Anney.

A quote that has guided us through this journey is:

“The secret to change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.”

Anney will be different from Seesaw, and it may take some time to adjust. But we’re confident that it will greatly enhance our ability to support your child’s learning and strengthen the connection between home and school.

Need Help, Have Feedback?

If you have any questions, feedback or need assistance logging in, please contact our Support Team:

enquiries@annesley.sa.edu.au
08 8422 2288

Thank you for your continued support and understanding during this exciting transition!

Semester Reports
Semester 1 Reports will be shared with families next Tuesday (Week 9). Reports have been generated in our new Learning Management System ‘Anney’ this semester, but will be posted on Seesaw for families to view. While the template looks a little different, the format of the report remains much the same with an overall teacher-written comment, and assessment of each subject area of the Australian Curriculum indicated on progressive scales.

A couple of changes to note: 

• The teacher’s written comment, previously titled “Strengths – Passions – Skills’ is now titled ‘Development of Learner’, focusing specifically on the child’s development of the IB PYP Learner Profile attributes and Approaches to Learning.

• We have also reviewed and updated the progressive scale for ‘Mindset’ which is now titled ‘Engagement in Learning’,  something our teachers feel provides a clearer and more accurate indication of each child’s level of engagement in learning for each subject.

3 Way Conferences
In Weeks 2 and 3 of next term (Tues 29^th July – Tues 5^th August) we will hold 3 way conferences. Parents will receive an invitation on School Stream on Day 1 of Term 3 to sign up for a time slot, either before or after school during this time.

Tuesday 29 July – Tues 5 August- 3-Way Conferences

• Rec – Yr 6: Conferences with class teacher

Specialist Showcase
Much of the learning our students are most proud of—and many of their passions and strengths—lie within Specialist subject areas.

To celebrate and share with you their learning in specialist subject area, we will host Specialist Showcase events for each year level, these will take the form of Student Led Learning Tours.

Tuesday Week 4 – 12th August – Specialist Showcase

• Year 2: 3:40pm-4:10pm
• Year 3: 4:10pm-4:40pm

Monday Week 6. 25th August – Specialist Showcase

• Year 4 & Year 5 Darren: 3:40pm-4:10pm
• Year 6 & Year 5 Kate: 4:10pm-4:40pm

Tuesday Rec & Y1 – Week 8 – 9th September – Specialist Showcase

• Reception: 3:40pm-4:10pm
• Year 1: 4:10pm-4:40pm

Year 5’s Original Production Shines

This week, Annesley’s Year 5 students lit up the stage with their debut performance of Go For Gold, an original production that was an outstanding success. Performed three times, twice for the whole school and once for parents and carers, the show captivated audiences with its creativity, humour, and heartfelt message.

Created and performed by our talented Base 5 Performing Arts students, the story followed Suzie Swift, a young athlete faced with a big decision. Should she compete in the 2025 Olympics? To help her decide, Suzie embarks on a magical journey back to 557 BC, the time of the first Olympic Games. Along the way, she meets ancient gods and goddesses, and even legendary figures like Milo, the man who trained for the Olympics by lifting a cow every day.

Blending historical Greek mythology with a modern twist, the performance was full of energy, originality, and flair. The students brought the story to life with great acting, a vibrant set, and imaginative costumes. The show delivered a powerful message: believe in yourself and never give up.

A heartfelt thank you to our Performing Arts teacher Sophie Waller for her outstanding leadership and vision in guiding the students through this creative journey. We extend our thanks to Year 5 teachers Kate Viney and Darren Richardson for their invaluable support and work behind the scenes.

Special thanks to Ruth Harris for her incredible work once again on costume design.

Congratulations to all involved on a truly golden night!

We ask our families to refrain from undertaking U-turns on Rose Terrace when bringing your child to school or collecting them at the end of the day. It is unlawful to do a U-turn over the yellow barriers on the road and a safety concern during peak times for our community along Rose Terrace during these busy times.

A reminder to all families that if you have younger children that you have not yet submitted an application form for, that it can be done via this link: https://enrol.annesley.sa.edu.au/application-for-admission/start

An application must be submitted in order for a child to be considered for a place.

If you are not sure if you have submitted an application and wish to check, or for any other questions, please contact Laura in the Student Enrolments Office on 8422 2211 or email enrolments@annesley.sa.edu.au

Through recent engagement with the Unley Council, they have confirmed guidelines for our community to follow when using the Kiss & Drop zone. Drivers must remain within 3 metres of their car in this zone and can only remain stopped for 2 minutes. If a driver moves further than 3 metres away, the 2-minute period no longer applies. We have had regular inspections from Unley Council of this zone recently. We ask our community members to adhere to these guidelines to avoid getting fined, and to keep our Kiss & Drop zone functioning effectively.

A reminder to Primary families that supervision for our students is provided from 8.30am on school grounds. Prior to this time, students are not to be left onsite without an adult family member. Our Before School OSHC Service is available to families requiring early supervision from 7.30am to 8.30am. Similarly, staff supervision is provided after school until 3.45pm. OSHC is available to families needing care after school until 6pm.

Calling all families to donate gently used Annesley uniforms to Unify, our student-led pop-up shop for second-hand uniforms. Your contribution not only promotes sustainability but also helps support many of the school’s initiatives. Your ongoing participation is greatly appreciated and contributes to the continued success of our school community. Donations can be left in the Unify tub located in the Front Office.

Our Bouncing Bean Café and Unify Second-Hand store are open at the following times each week:

Before School: 8.15am – 9am, Everyday
Morning Break: 11.05am – 11.45am, Everyday
Wednesday Afternoons: 3pm – 4pm
Monday and Wednesday Afternoons

Friday 20 June: ELC – G&W Kelly Sports

Friday 20 June: ELC Orientations

Tuesday 24 June: Year 6 QUEST – Baptist Care

Wednesday 25 June: Chapel (Y2-6 awards)

Thursday 26 June: Local Buy Annesley Market

Thursday 26 June: ELC – B&E Yoga

Thursday 26 June: ELC Orientations

Friday 27 June: ELC – G&W Kelly Sports

Friday 27 June: Last day of Term 2

Monday 21 July: First day of Term 3

Our website now has a volunteering page under the Community Tab that outlines clearly the process we require our family members to follow to volunteer at Annesley. This process meets legislative requirements in order to keep our children and volunteers safe at Annesley. See more here.