Dear Parents and Carers,

ANZAC Day 25th April

Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders "who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations" and "the contribution and suffering of all those who have served". Observed on 25 April each year, Anzac Day was originally devised to honour the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who served in the Gallipoli Campaign, their first engagement in the First World War (1914–1918).  On ANZAC DAY, let us remember all men and women who have served their country.  Let us pray for peace in our world at this time.  

Gracious and loving God, 
the cross of Christ is the sign 
of your desire for justice and peace for all. 
Open our minds to your vision 
as we remember all who suffered 
through Australia and New Zealand’s involvement 
in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. 
Grant all servicepersons 
who sacrificed health and life for the good of all, 
the gift of your deep peace. 
May we who inherit the freedom for which they fought 
become instruments of your peace 
in our homes, workplaces and world. 
We ask this prayer through Christ our Lord.

St Thomas More School has remembered ANZAC Day 2022 through participation and attendance at the Campbelltown march and service as well as a liturgy held at school.  Thank you to the students from Kindergarten to Year 6 who represented our school on 25th April.  The weather was challenging however the children behaved reverently and respectfully in remembering all those who have fought and died for our country.  Thank you to the staff who attended and to the parents who presented their children for the march.   

Thank you to the parents and carers who were able to join our school community for an ANZAC Day service and liturgy that was held this morning.  Thank you to Mr McGarrity for his presence and his words in remembrance of all servicemen and servicewomen.   

Welcome Back
Welcome to Term 2 for all students and families of St Thomas More School.   Term 2 promises to be a busy time for all in our community.  We will be involved in events such as the Reconciliation sacramental program, NAPLAN, Mother’s Day Stall, School Photo Day, School Athletics Carnival, St Thomas More Feast Day and Semester 1 reports and interviews.  We  hope and pray that all of our scheduled events can proceed as planned.  Please continue to access the school calendar and notes through Compass for information about school events.

NAPLAN Dates 2022
Tuesday 10th May - Writing (Year 3 and Year 5)

Wednesday 11th May - Reading (Year 3 and Year 5)

Thursday 12th May - Conventions of Language (Year 3 and Year 5)

Friday 13th May - Numeracy (Year 3 and Year 5)

 

Kindergarten 2023 Enrolment Interviews
Over the next few weeks members of the school Leadership Team will be conducting interviews for Kindergarten 2023.  If you are aware of any families in our community who are looking for a great Catholic School please advise them to complete an application as soon as possible.

Term 2 uniform
All students are asked to be in their Winter uniform by Monday 9th May (Week 3). 

Wash Hands

Social Distancing

Stay Safe

Philip Barrington 

PRINCIPAL

The Appin Massacre Memorial Ceremony is now being held Sunday 1st May 2022.  This is the new date postponed from 19th April 2022.