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Dear Parents and Carers,
First Holy Communion
Congratulations to the students who received the Sacrament of Eucharist on Sunday. If any of the first communicants would like to be altar servers at Sunday mass, please let the parish office know.
St Thomas More Feast Day
We are looking forward to celebrating our Feast Day next Tuesday. We begin this day with Mass at 9:30am. All parents and carers are warmly invited to attend. Thank you in advance to the Yr. 3/4 parents who will be cooking the sausage sizzle for lunch. Our activities for the remainder of the day will be run by Team Kids and the STM staff.
Parent/Teacher Interviews
Yesterday and today, we have been meeting with parents. It’s always so important to have a strong parent/teacher partnership. We appreciate the time you have taken to meet with your child’s teacher.
Kindergarten 2022 Interviews
I am currently interviewing our Kindergarten students for 2022. It’s always particularly wonderful to welcome our younger siblings to STM.
Save the Date
Our Grandparent’s morning is on Friday, July 23 at 8:50am.
Pupil Free Day – Term 3
Just a reminder that there will be another Pupil Free Day at the beginning of Term 3 – July 12. Team Kids will offer care that day. You must pre-book.
End of Term Morning tea through QKR
We are offering another special morning tea day for families through QKR on Thursday 24th June. Orders will open today and must be in by Wednesday 4pm on the 23rd June. Options are below –
Snack Foods:
Choc Chip Muffin - $4.50
Gluten Free Choc Fudge Brownie - $4
Choc Chip Cookie - $1.50
Carrot & Hummus Cup - $3
Drinks:
Chocolate Milk - $2
Strawberry Milk - $2
Centred in Faith Gathering
On Monday Kindergarten will lead us in our CIF Gathering. All welcome – Holy Faith Hall at 9am. Unfortunately, I will be an apology as I will be in Kindergarten 2022 interviews.
Yours sincerely,
Julie Wiley
Principal
St Thomas More Feast Day
Next Tuesday we will celebrate our St Thomas More Feast Day. On this day we remember that Thomas More, our Patron Saint, had the courage to love God and
to put God first. His faith gave him the strength to be courageous in the way he lived his life ~ a life lived with truth, integrity and courage. We will begin with Mass at 9:30, families of students are welcome to join us. After recess, the students will participate in rotations run by Team Kids. The children will then be provided with a sausage sizzle lunch which will be cooked by our Year 3 and Year 4 parents. In the afternoon the winners of our 60th Birthday Art Competition will be announced.
Kindergarten attending 10am Parish Mass this Friday
Parents and caregivers of students in Kindergarten are most welcome to join the classes when they attend our 10am Parish Mass this Friday the 18th of June.
CIF Gathering- Monday 21st of June
Kindergarten will be hosting our Centred in Faith Gathering on Monday. Parents of Kindergarten students are welcome to join us. At the Gathering we will be explaining the importance of wisdom as displayed by St Thomas More.
Yours in Christ,
Samantha Mance
Religious Education Coordinator
Free Dress Day
Mini Vinnies are organising a Free Dress Day, which will be held on Friday the 25th of June. Please bring a gold coin donation, which we will be donating to the CEO Sleepout. The CEO Sleepout is organised by Vinnies and raises awareness for the many homeless people on the streets in Canberra, and what they are going through. The students will be allowed to wear whatever casual clothes they want, so long they are suitable for a Canberra winter’s day and their shoes are closed in, and their donations will be collected and sent to St Vincent de Paul.
by Ava W and Lachy J.
Mini Vinnies
Vinnies Winter Appeal
Get ready for the Vinnies Winter Appeal which will be running again this year. We will be calling for donations of:
- Blankets
- Jackets
- Large jumpers
- Warm gloves and socks
- Sleeping Bags
These donations will go directly to people in need in our community or sold at Vinnies Centres so that funds are raised to offer other forms of assistance including, case management and assistance with utility bills.
By supporting the 2021 Vinnies Winter Appeal you are helping provide support to more than 40,000 people from the Canberra/Goulburn region who are currently living in poverty.
Stay tuned for further details on how to donate in a COVID safe way.
Please feel welcome to visit or contact me on 6249 8869 or send an email to brenda.galvin@cg.catholic.edu.au should you or children need anything.
Brenda Galvin
School Chaplain
Sporting Achievements
Congratulations to Ryan and Cillian who competed in the ACT Cross Country Championships today.
Both boys proudly represented St Thomas More's and showed great spirit.
