Acting Principal's Report
Dear Parents and Carers
Hats On
Hats must be worn from tomorrow. They can be purchased from the front office for $10.
Grandparents Day
We had many happy grandparents visit last Friday, enjoying looking at their grandchild’s learning and staying for morning tea. Thanks to our Year 2 parents Sharon Purcell, Narelle Snashall and Kerrin Gordon who organised and served the morning tea.
Athletics Carnival this Friday
The school will be at Merici College for the Carnival from 9:30am to 1:15 for Year 3-6. Kinder, Year 1 and 2 will return to school at 12:15.
See page 2 for further information.
100 days at school
Congratulations to our Kindergarten students who have been at school for 100 days! What a milestone! They looked magnificent in their capes.
Survey
An annual satisfaction survey of parents, students and staff will be conducted on behalf of all Catholic schools in the Diocese this term. The surveys are designed to gather feedback from parents, staff and students about our school and will be used to inform school improvement. Responses are confidential and individuals can not be identified.
The surveys were launched via email on 29th July and will close August 9th using the email addresses supplied to the school. If you did not receive an email with a link to the survey, you can access and complete the survey at the following: https://www.research.net/r/stthomasmoresparent2019
Read-More-A-Thon- Calling all bookworms.
A Read-More-A-Thon fundraiser starts this weekend. Children will receive a reading log on Thursday to begin recording their reading. It runs for 3 weeks. We are seeking sponsors to donate money towards buying additional books for our classroom libraries . . . so we can read MORE! Please keep an eye out for the form in your child’s bag. Incentives will be given to those returning their completed log on Friday August 9th. A new log is provided each week. Donations can be made weekly to inspire your reader or at the end of the 3 weeks. The read-more-a-thon will conclude at the end of book week. (Week 5)
Book Fair
The book fair will be here next week. Shopping hours are: Wednesday 7th & Thursday 8th August. Morning: 8:20am- 8:45. Afternoon: 3:00pm-3:45pm
Confirmation
Enrolment for the Sacrament and first catechesis session is this Sunday after 9:30am Mass.
Yours sincerely,
Nicole Mikkonen
Acting Principal