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It is with great sadness that we announce Julie Ogden will be leaving us at the end of 2022 after 20 years of service at St Thomas More's. Julie will be moving with her husband Gerard as he pursues a new opportunity. I know you would all agree with me when I say we are losing the heartbeat of our school. Julie is an exceptional person who has been the first point of contact for all of us at St Thomas More's with her approachable, friendly and supportive manner. The position of Front Office Manager is currently being advertised at careers.cg.catholic.edu. and will close at the end of next week.
Disco
Wow! What a fantastic night it was for our students at the disco last Thursday. There were prizes on the night, prizes in the morning the next day, yummy treats to enjoy and glow sticks to create an atmosphere. Thanks to the efforts of Paris and the Year 2 families we were able to raise $1,300 for our school! This fundraising was a combination of ticket sales, major sponsorship from CDF and sponsorship from Woolworths Majura Park, Big W Majura Park, BrodBurger and Campbell IGA. A big thanks must also go to TeamKids who put on the disco and had staff on hand to supervise. After having the raffle draw on Friday morning, we announced our major fundraiser for 2022, a school Colour Run to be held on Friday 25 November.
Rostrum Quarter Final
We have been waiting a few weeks to announce some exciting news following the Rostrum Quarter Final on Thursday 28 July. Now that Riley has returned from a family holiday, we are pleased to tell the community that she was the winner on the evening. Riley has now progressed to the Rostrum Semi Final, which we will be hosting, next Thursday 25 August. We wish Riley all the best in the Semi Final.
Luke Donnelly
Principal
Feast of the Assumption Mass
Thank you to 5/6W who read so well for Mass on Monday. On the Feast of the Assumption, we celebrate the special favor that God gave to Mary. As we celebrated the feast day of Mary, we asked our Blessed Mother Mary to continue to guide, protect and care for us.
Sacrament of Confirmation
An information session will be held on Sunday 4th of September after the 9:30am Mass for families of Year 6 students who are interested in enrolling to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Archbishop Christopher Prowse will be joining the Parish on Sunday 30th of October at 9:30am to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation with our students. A retreat day will be held at school for the candidates on Wednesday 26th of October.
LUNCH WITH MARY EBERSTADT AT PARLIAMENT HOUSE
You are invited to hear Mary Eberstadt speak on the 24th of October at 12 pm. Mary Eberstadt is an American essayist, novelist and author. If you are interested, please send an email to campbell@cg.or.au to be placed on a waiting list. Details are also on the St Thomas More Website: stthomasmore.org.au. Please note this is a Joint Lunch with ACU & the St Thomas More Forum.
Yours in Christ,
Samantha Mance
Religious Education Coordinator
Book Week
Book Week is fast approaching.
Here is a list of events and celebrations. There’s much excitement around our author visit and character parade.
Book Week at STM
A week of celebrations: August 22-26
Reading is Dreaming with eyes open
Monday 22nd - Reading is . . .
Picnic book reading led by 5/6 students.
Tuesday 23rd – Dreaming . . .
Visit the library at lunch to celebrate Disney stories.
Wednesday 24th– With your eyes open . . .
Thursday 25th – Celebrate books . . .
Author visit- Amelia McInerney
Snuggle up and read. Come to the library between 5:30 pm and 7pm to read with your family, enjoying a hot chocolate. Wear your pyjamas, bring your own books if you wish and a torch!
Parent must accompany their child- please complete the google form to notify us of your attendance by Monday August 21st.
https://forms.gle/wUPegHGeVQyRNqcq8
Friday 26th- Book Week Parade . . .
Come to school dressed as a character from a book. Children will parade in front of the school at 9 am.
Thank you for helping us celebrate books and authors.
Nicole Mikkonen
Teacher Librarian
