From the Principal

Just a reminder to families that the school will be closed on Monday, 1st of December for a staff planning day. MACSEYE will not be running a program on this day.

We have recently reviewed and updated the St Thomas More Emergency Management Plan. As bushfire season is approaching I have added some information in the "Important Information" tab about the school's procedure if there is a bushfire in the local area and also the school's procedure for Shelter in Place. I have also provided some information below about changes to school's procedure on Extreme Fire Days. Please note this is a directive from Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools and not a school based decision.

After MACS (Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools) reviewed all schools on the Bushfire at Risk Register the St Thomas More fire risk rating (BAL score) was recorded at BAL-40. This means for the upcoming bushfire season our school will be closed on any days that have a rating of Extreme or Catastrophic. Families will be given plenty of notice if and when these days occur. I will provide more information as it comes to hand.

What is Advent?

Year 6 Jumper Vote:

In a very tight vote count, the winner of the 2026 Year 6 jumper was Option 1. We will provide size guides for all garments in coming days.

Year 2 Fun Night !!

Just a reminder for families of students in Year 2, that our Year 2 Fun Night is being held tonight here at school. The children are to be collected at 8:00pm.

Music Performance:

There will be a special musical performance from all of the students who have worked with Jed and Madeline this year. This performance will take place on Tuesday, 9th of December at 2:15pm.

Wheelchair inclusion:

Our students had a wonderful time participating in the Wheelchair inclusion program. Please see some photos below.

Year 3 CERES Excursion:

On Monday, our Year 3 students went to CERES for a Farming for our Future excursion. Please see some photos of their experience below.

STM Community Picnic:

Just a reminder for our families that on Thursday 4th of December we are holding our annual STM Community Picnic. Please complete the Operoo so we can have a rough idea of numbers.

Meet your Teacher Morning:

Our annual "Meet your Teacher" morning will be held on Monday, 8th of December at 10:00am. We will have a number of new students who are joining STM in 2026 attending this morning. All of the 2026 teachers including Ms Jessie Prince and Miss Emily Biddle will be present for the morning.

Passing on Ceremony:

The Passing on Ceremony is an important event in the school year. All Year 5 student's families are encouraged to attend as the Year 5 students will be receiving their 2026 Leadership Positions. This year our 2025 Passing on Ceremony will take place on Monday, 8th of December at 2:00pm.

A call for uniforms:

As we approach the end of the year we are putting a call out for any old uniforms to be donated to the school. These can be dropped in the office so they can be placed in the second hand uniform cupboard.

Upcoming Excursions:

Year 6: Fun Day - 5th of December

Years 4 & 5 - Aspire Higher Incursion - 5th of December

Years 4 & 5 - Zootopia 2 - Cameo Cinema - 12th of December

End of Year Celebations for your calendars: