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St Anne's is the newest school for the Diocese of Sandhurst.
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St Anne’s College Kialla welcomes Victorian Government funding announcement
30 July 2024
St Anne’s College Kialla is very excited to receive $3.6 million in Victorian Government grant funding which will be utilised for further upgrades to our college campus.
The funding will be used for the next stage of the College’s Masterplan which will include seven general learning areas, learning collaboration zone, staff workspaces and associated areas.
St Anne’s College is among 65 low-fee Catholic and independent schools to receive a share in $450 million from the Victorian Government’s Building Fund for Non-Government Schools for building and upgrades.
St Anne’s College Principal Sue Carroll said the College welcomed the funding received to continue the building of its growing campus.
“We would like to extend a huge thank you to the Victorian Government for the funding received,” she said.
“As a college we opened in 2019 and grant funding has continued to provide us with the support for our facilities to expand, accommodating our growing enrolments.
“Next year we will add the final year level (Year 6) which means we will operate as a full Foundation to Year 12 cohort. We have added a new year level each year to the primary and secondary areas after beginning with just Foundation and Year 7 students in 2019.
“The news of this grant funding comes at such a pivotal moment for our college as we recently officially opened Stage 2B of our college facilities during the midst of construction on Stage 3A which is currently taking place.”
Non-government schools play an important role in Victoria's education system, with over one-third of Victorian students studying at Catholic or independent schools.
In addition to this, St Anne’s College Kialla is an important part of the Greater Shepparton area, servicing students in Kialla which is experiencing rapid population growth.
St Anne’s College Principal Sue Carroll said the college was very excited to see where this journey continued to take them.
“The expanding facilities at St Anne’s College allow students to be actively involved in their education as inquiry learners where they can practice the college’s learner assets – communicating, collaborating, researching, self-managing and thinking,” she said.
“I am proud to have witnessed this journey of growth and have been humbled to see students make their way through their schooling years at this College.”
Executive Director of Catholic Education Sandhurst (CES) Ltd. Kate Fogarty said CES was incredibly grateful to the Victorian Government for their generous grant, which will enable us to complete Stage 4A of St Anne’s College Masterplan.
“This funding is a significant investment in the Kialla and wider Shepparton region, building on the already exceptional facilities that St Anne's College has to offer there is no doubt that St Anne's College is poised to provide even more opportunities for students to thrive.”
Victorian Minister for Education Ben Carroll said thousands of Victorian kids go to a low-fee Catholic school every day – and the State Government was making sure those kids are learning in the best environments.
“We’re supporting our low-fee Catholic schools to expand, build new classrooms and open new campuses,” he said.
This fund builds on the $522 million allocated between 2016–23 for the Non-Government Schools Capital Fund.
St Anne’s College Kialla continues to grow – Stage 2B officially open
25 July 2024
St Anne’s College Kialla is a school that is all about growth. Students at the College continue to grow and blossom in an environment that is ever evolving.
The college officially opened Stage 2B of its development which includes science and design inspiration specialist learning areas along with some general learning and breakout space for secondary students. It also included general learning areas and multifunction specialist breakout spaces for primary students.
Like the college's previous building stages, it was designed by architect Dr. Ken Woodman.
“Continuing to build on the first two stages of St Anne’s College this extension delivers additional art spaces and the science centre,” Dr Woodman said.
“Guided by the innovative art and science educational approach, these spaces support large, small group, and individual learning opportunities. Art provides for large studio work with the opportunity for smaller workshop spaces while science has larger laboratories for all the sciences with smaller labs for specific science experimentation.”
Next year, St Anne’s College will add its final year level (Year 6) after the school began with just Foundation and Year 7 students in 2019. An additional year level has been added to both primary and secondary levels each year since meaning the College has continued to flourish during this time.
There are so many people that have contributed to the development of St Anne's College, and this next stage brings us closer to the realisation of a fully operational Foundation to Year 12 college.
St Anne’s College Principal Sue Carroll said the college was very excited to see where the journey takes us.
“The expanding facilities at St Anne’s College allow students to be actively involved in their education as inquiry learners where they can practice the college’s learner assets – communication, learning and self-motivation,” she said.
“I am proud to have witnessed this journey of growth and have been humbled to see students make their way through their schooling years at this College. This year has been a particularly exciting one for our College as we welcomed our very first cohort of Year 12 students. Many of these students joined the College in its first year when they were in Year 7 and it is truly amazing to see them grow into young adults ready to tackle their next life chapter.
“Next year, we welcome the final year level to make up a full Foundation to Year 12 offering, being Year 6 and we are also very excited for this to take place.”
The Executive Director of Catholic Education Sandhurst, Ms Kate Fogarty said St Anne's College was designed with the student in mind, ensuring each space supports learning outcomes.
"Whether it's the new science centre or the wonderful art spaces, the purpose-built Stage 2B facilities at St Anne's College provide the perfect environment for students to be creative and to explore the exciting world of science," Ms Fogarty said.
The college is looking forward to the further expansion of its campus.
Future stages of the College Masterplan include technology, which is currently under construction, as well as a stadium, general learning and administration in future stages.
St Anne's College Principal Sue Carroll, Bishop Shane Mackinlay, and Deputy Principals Kate McGrath and Cherie Boltong
Stage 2A Opening Ceremony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iCI0furcFg
Stage 2B Announcement: https://drive.google.com/file/