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Dear Parents and Carers,
One cannot but become caught up in all of the media coverage of the recent passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. For 70 years Queen Elizabeth has been a most significant leader of England, the Commonwealth (of which Australia is included) and a leader across the world. It is during this time of her death that we can reflect on her great and long life and the human qualities which she brought and shared with the world. Her qualities of loyalty to her role, love for her family and calmness in times of need can all be admired. At times like this we too, can reflect on our own lives and the qualities that we individually possess.
What do others say about the qualities that you possess?
What qualities will you be remembered for?
Will the qualities that others say about you be similar to those of Queen Elizabeth II or qualities like truth and love that we associate with Saint Thomas More? Will people that know you, state that you are a nice person and that you always thought of others? The way in which we respond to each other and the way we live our lives now, become our legacy and the things that we will be remembered for in the future. What do you wish to be remembered for?
School Disco 2022
Thank you to the families in our school who supported the school disco last week. Over one hundred students attended each disco session. Congratulations to all children for their excellent behaviour. It was great to see the children having so much fun and great to note that no-one had lost their dancing skills due to not having a school disco in recent years. Thank you to the parent helpers who assisted the staff on the night.
Catholic Mission Launch
Yesterday (Tuesday 13th September) St Thomas More School and parish hosted the launch of Catholic Mission 2022 for the Diocese of Wollongong. October is traditionally Mission Month. Who are Catholic Mission in Australia?
As the Pope’s international mission agency, we respond to the call to love God and to love our neighbour by forming individuals and communities as missionary disciples of Jesus who share their faith in action and through prayer. We share in God’s mission to reach out, give life by sharing our personal and financial resources to: - proclaim the Gospel, - serve people in need, - act for peace, justice and creation; In partnership with local churches, so that all may have life in Christ.
https://www.catholicmission.org.au/
Often the work of Catholic Mission is focused on raising awareness and funds for people in need. The focus of Mission Month in 2022 is Ethiopia, where schools and parishes are encouraged to raise funds to support the needy people in this part of the world. As part of the Catholic Mission launch, representatives from all Catholic Schools across the Wollongong diocese were present. Bishop Brian led the liturgy and the St Thomas More students representing our school were magnificent hosts.
School Uniform
For Week 10 Term 3 parents and carers can decide as to which uniform they send their child to school in - Winter or Summer. From Term 4 children are to wear their Summer uniform to school.
Swimming Program
The Kindergarten to Year 6 swimming program is being held each Wednesday in Term 4 during Weeks 1-8. All details will be sent home in the coming week.
Thank you
Thank you for a great Term 3. It was a very full term with lots of great learning as well as events to share with our community. Our NAIDOC Day, Book Week Parade and recent Disco will be long remembered. Thank you parents and carers for your constant support of all that we do as we work in partnership with you for the learning and wellbeing of the children. From Friday 16th September to Friday 23rd September (last 6 days of Term 3) I will be on leave. Welcome to Mr John Walsh who will be the relieving principal at St Thomas More Ruse on these days. I'll see you ready and refreshed for a busy Term 4 which awaits us all.
Have a great two week break when it arrives,
Philip Barrington
PRINCIPAL
During week 10 our school uniform shop will be selling second hand items for $5 each.
If you are not able to make into the uniform shop, feel free to phone the office and place an order.
EFTPOS can be accepted.
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Event / Time |
Information |
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Monday 19th September |
Activate Year 6 |
Held at St Thomas More School for Year 6 students at STM Ruse, OLHC Rosemeadow, St John’s Campbelltown |
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Thursday 22nd September |
Public Holiday |
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Friday 23rd September |
STM Soccer Gala Day Last day of Term 3 for students |
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Monday 10th October |
First day Term 4 for students |
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Wednesdays Weeks 1-8 Term 4 |
Kindergarten to Year 6 Swimming Program at Kingswim |
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Wednesday 12th October |
Kindergarten 2023 Parent Information Evening |
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Tuesday 18th October |
Kindergarten 2023 Transition to School Session 1 |
1.45pm-2.30pm |
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Wednesday 19th October |
Kindergarten 2023 Transition to School Session 2 |
1.45pm-2.30pm |
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Thursday 20th October |
Kindergarten 2023 Transition to School Session 3 |
1.45pm-2.30pm |
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Tuesday 25th October |
Kindergarten 2023 Transition to School Session 4 |
1.45pm-2.30pm |
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Wednesday 26th October |
Kindergarten 2023 Transition to School Session 5 |
1.45pm-2.30pm |
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Thursday 27th October |
Kindergarten 2023 Transition to School Session 6 |
1.45pm-2.30pm |
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Tuesday 1st November |
Kindergarten 2023 Transition to School Session 7 |
1.45pm-2.30pm |
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Wednesday 2nd November |
Kindergarten 2023 Transition to School Session 8 |
1.45pm-2.30pm |
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Wednesday 9th November |
Kindergarten 2023 Orientation Morning |
8.45am-10.30am |
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Friday 9th December |
End of Year Mass and Awards |
Time and Venue TBC |
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Monday 12th December |
Year 6 Fun Day |
More details to come |
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Tuesday 13th December |
End of Year Concert |
St Patrick's College Hall Mary Shiel Centre Time TBC (evening) |
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Thursday 15th December |
Year 6 Graduation |
More details to come |
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Friday 16th December |
Last Day for Students Guard of Honour |
Time TBC |
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Monday 19th December |
Pupil Free Day |
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Tuesday 20th December |
Pupil Free Day |