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Dear Parents and Carers,
This Sunday our Church celebrates the feast of Pentecost. Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ while they were in Jerusalem. Pentecost is known as the birthday of the Church. At the first Pentecost the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles which enabled them to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit continues to touch us in many ways and sometimes through the most surprising means. Whenever we are reminded about the beauty of creation, another person’s kindness or a sense of deep peace, we are receiving the Holy Spirit. Our hearts and minds need to be open to the power of Pentecost in every moment. Some of the Year 6 students in our school and parish are currently preparing to receive the Holy Spirit through the sacrament of Confirmation. At their Confirmation the candidates will be filled with gifts of the Holy Spirit. Let us continue to pray for our students and families at this special time.
Reconciliation Week
This Sunday also commences Reconciliation Week. Reconciliation Week occurs each year from 27 May - 3 June and is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories , cultures and achievements and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The 2023 theme is “Be A Voice For Generations”. This year’s theme encourages all to be a voice for reconciliation in tangible ways in our everyday lives - where we live, work and socialise. We all have a role to play when it comes to reconciliation and in playing our part we collectively build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures, and futures.
Semester 1 Parent / Teacher Interviews
During Week 10, Semester 1 parent/teacher interviews will be conducted. You will soon be able to book through Compass a time with your child’s teacher for the interview. All children in Years 1-6 are encouraged to attend the interview with their parents, making it a parent/child/teacher interview. This provides an opportunity for an open conversation between parents, child and teacher in regards to the learning achievements and needs of the student. We understand that all students may not be able to attend the interview for a variety of reasons, but their attendance is highly encouraged. Semester 1 reports will be sent home on Friday 23rd June.
Open Parachute
A parent information session is being conducted on Monday 5th June from 6.30pm-7.00pm for any parent wishing to hear more about the ‘Open Parachute’ program. This program focuses on student wellbeing and social and emotional learning. The P&F meeting will follow at 7.00pm. Both meetings will be conducted in the school library.
Mufti Day for STM Fete
Students may wear mufti clothes to school on Friday 9th June and bring to school a donation for the STM Fete. Families are asked to bring in a donation from the Fete Donation List (see below) or make a monetary donation that will assist the STM Fete. Donations are to be brought to school on mufti day.
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Cake Stall Packet cake, biscuit and slice mixes |
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Bottle Throw Bottled products that a hoop can go over like food, cleaning products, soft drink, sauces etc Not empty bottles No alcohol |
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Bargain Baskets Any items that can be bundled up for a small hamper Examples include: stationery (pens, textas, pencils, notepads, highlighters) hardware items (nails, screws, tape measure) personal care items (men & women, deodorant, shampoo, first aid, kids hair items) candles, perfume bathroom items |
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BBQ and Hot Dogs Tomato Sauce, BBQ Sauce Mustard No glass please |
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Chocolate Throw Blocks of chocolate in date, any size larger than 100g, any flavour |
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Grocery Raffle Any non-perishable grocery items with an end of 2024 best before date |
Enrolling now for 2024
If you have a child who is to start Kindergarten in 2024, please collect an enrolment form from the School Office or download a form from the St Thomas More School website https://www.stmdow.catholic.edu.au/ We ask everyone in our community to promote our school. Families enrolling in our school assist us to maintain our enrolment numbers so as to operate each day as a two stream school (two classes in every grade). We have so much to offer. Please spread the word about our great school. Siblings are also required to collect and submit a complete enrolment form.
Best wishes for the coming week,
Philip Barrington
PRINCIPAL
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Event / Time |
Information |
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Monday 5th June |
‘Open Parachute’ Parent Information Session 6.30pm P&F meeting 7.00pm |
School Library |
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Wednesday 7th June |
School Athletics Carnival |
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Friday 9th June |
Mufti Day for STM Fete |
Bring in a donation for the STM Fete |
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Monday 12th June |
Public Holiday |
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Monday 19th June |
‘St Thomas More’ Feast Week Whole School Mass |
Whole School Mas 11.30am |
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Wednesday 21st June |
‘St Thomas More’ Feast Week Open Classrooms and Picnic Lunch |
Whole School Open Classrooms 12 midday Picnic Lunch 1.05pm |
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Thursday 22nd June |
Netball Gala Day |
Years 3 - 6 |
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Friday 23rd June |
Semester 1 2023 Reports for Years 1-6 |
Available on Compass |
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Monday 26th - Friday 30th June |
Semester 1 Parent Teacher Interviews |
Kindergarten - Year 6 |
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Tuesday 27th June |
Late Night for Parent/Teacher Interviews |
3.00pm-7.30pm |
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Friday 30th June |
Last Day for Term 2 |
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Friday 30th June |
Sacrament of Confirmation |
St Thomas More Parish Church 7.00pm |
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Monday 17th July |
Pupil Free Day |
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Tuesday 18th July |
Students return for Term 3 |
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Sunday 6th August |
STM FETE |
9.00am-4.00pm |