From the Principal

It has been anothe great week here at STM with lots of learning taking place. On Wednesday the students participated in National Simultanious Story Time, where students listened to The Truck Cat written by Deborah Frenkel and Illustrated by Danny Snell. This is a heartwarming story about cats and humans, immigration and identity.

Last Friday it was Walk to School Day, it was great to see so many families make an effort to walk to school (or at least some of the way). It is vitally important that our students understand the dangers around walking and commuting on our busy roads. That is why I am always at the gate at the end of the day reminding students to use the crossing to walk across the Belgrave Car Park. It would be great for all parents could help with this message. 

Over the next few weeks, I have a range of meetings that I need to attend as part of me being Principal, as well as holding other roles within the school, as such I will be absent from school for some days. Please note that when I am not at school Ms Danielle George moves into the Acting Principal Role. 

Just a reminder to families that the school will be closed on Monday 9th of June and Friday 13th of June. MACSEYE are running a program on the 13th of June, students must be enrolled in MACSEYE to participate. 

School Disco:

Please see Operoo for more details and to order packages.

St Thomas More Choir:

Our very own singing and piano teacher Madeline has started a school choir on Monday's at lunchtime. A great addition to our lunchtime schedule, thanks to Madeline for organising this for our students. I look forward to hearing them belt out some tunes!!

Well done Mrs Janky:

In recent weeks Mrs Marcia Janky has been selected to attend a pilgrimage to Ireland in September of this year. Marcia will join Pilgrims from around the Archdiocese of Melbourne and MACS schools. Congratulations to Marcia on being a successful applicant. We will share more information about Marica's trip in Term 3. 

District Cross Country:

Congratulations to the 33 students who have been working hard at Run Club and have been selected to represent the school in District Cross Country tomorrow. These students from Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 will be supported on the day by Mrs Wicks, Mr Dugan, Mrs Munro and Mrs Norris. 

The students who are not attending Cross Country will be split into the following classes for supervision and to continue on with their learning.

Year 3's and 4's: Mrs Saville (the remaining Year 3's will join Mrs Saville on this day)

Year 5's and 6's: Mrs Jones (the remaining Year 5's from 4/5 will join Mrs Jones on this day)

Winter Sports:

Please see below the teams and information for next week's Winter Sports events. An Operoo was sent to families with students in Year 4, 5 and 6 yesterday. 

Division Cross Country:

Division Cross Country will take place on Tuesday 3rd of June. Mrs Wicks will provide more information to families as the date approaches. 

Letter of Informed Consent:

Premier's Reading Challenge:

Registrations are now open for the Premier's Reading Challenge 2025.

This is a great way to develop your childs love for reading and storytelling.

Please see or email our Librarian Mrs Norris for more information.

lnorris@smbelgrave.catholic.edu.au

Prep 2026 Enrolments:

Prep enrolments for next year have started rolling in. If you have a child who is starting Prep in 2026 I recommend you start working on the application (available on our website) or at least let me know so I can keep a spot open for you. 

Principal