Anzac Day Liturgy 

Thank you to all the parents and family that were able to attend our ANZAC Day Liturgy on the 23^rd of April.  This year our Liturgy focused on the 100 Year Anniversary of the Royal Australian Air Force.  I’d like to give a special thank you to Blake and his father, Petty Officer Daniel Joost, who delivered our Reflection this year.  Blake reflected on the service of his mother, Flight Sergeant Sarah Joost, who was unable to attend our Liturgy due to her work commitments.  Blake spoke beautifully and shared some wonderful sentiment about what it means to be a defence student. Thank you also to Tamara and her father Wing Commander Daniel McManus who read the Peace Prayer. 

A special thank you to our St Thomas More’s students who spoke beautifully during their readings.  I know it is sometimes hard to get up in front of the whole school and speak but they were all exceptional and should be very proud of themselves.

We were once again fortunate to have a Catafalque Party from Australia’s Federation Guard and Bugler from the Band of the Royal Military College Duntroon at the Liturgy. It is a special honour to have these serving members participate and we appreciate their continued commitment to or school.

Battle for Coral Sea Commemorative Ceremony

St Thomas More’s Primary School has been invited to attend the Battle for the Coral Sea Commemorative Service at the Australian-American Memorial at Russell Offices on Friday 14 May at 11:00am.

This year marks the 79th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea. This battle holds great historical significance as a turning point of the course of the Second World War (1939-45) in our region and for the development of Australia’s relationship with the USA. The Australian-American Memorial is “The Eagle” on the column at Russell Offices. This prominent monument was opened in 1954 by Queen Elizabeth. It was funded by the Australian public to pay tribute to USA service personnel who died fighting alongside Australian troops in the Pacific during the Second World War and recognises our on-going close relationship with the USA. 

Craft Groups

Our craft group is up and running on Thursdays in the library during playtime.  There is also our craft group on Tuesdays for students with a parent away, whether it be on deployment or course.  I am also including in this group any students who might just need some quiet time during lunch or feel they are needing a little help settling in.  So please let me know if you would like me to invite your child to our Tuesday craft/Lego sessions.

Please feel welcome to visit me at school or contact me on 6249 8869 or, alternatively, send an email to brenda.galvin@cg.catholic.edu.au

Brenda Galvin
Defence School Mentor