Giving Thanks to God
- Looking Forward in Hope
The Revd Peter Laurence OAM, CEO, AngliSchools
I am pleased to share with you the AngliSchools 2026 Annual Report. Each year, the Annual Report gives us an opportunity to look back on the life of our schools and Head Office, and to give thanks for the many people who contribute to the mission and ministry of AngliSchools.
This year’s report comes at an important time. Following the launch of Strategy 2030, we are beginning to see our new vision, strategic priorities, and shared values of Faith, Inclusion, Respect and Excellence take shape across AngliSchools in very practical ways. The report highlights work across our five Core Domains: Anglican Identity, Flourishing Communities, Stewardship and Sustainability, Optimisation and Innovation, and Governance and Compliance.
You will see there is so much for which we give thanks to God and celebrate with our community. Our schools continue to grow, now serving more than 18,600 students across three states. AngliSchools House has opened in the Perth CBD. Planning and construction continue for St Matthew’s Anglican School in Yanchep, which when it opens in January 2027 will become our 17th school. Across existing AngliSchools, major capital works are providing new and renewed spaces for teaching, learning, creativity and community-building.
The Annual Report also points to important work that happens less publicly but is so vital to the strength of our system: professional learning, child safety, governance, risk, business continuity, technology, payroll and shared systems. These are not always the most visible parts of our work, but they matter greatly. They help us to support our schools well and plan responsibly for the future.
Most importantly, the Report is full of people: students learning, belonging and achieving; staff serving with care and expertise; school leaders guiding their communities; and many others thoughtfully contributing with dedication across AngliSchools.
In this our 41st year, there is so much for which we humbly gives thanks to our God who is Creator, Redeemer and Life-giver for all people.
I commend the Annual Report to you and thank all those whose work, leadership and commitment are reflected in its pages.
