From the Principal

Dear families,

This weekend we have a number of students who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. This Sacrament is the final Sacrament of Initiation in the Catholic Church. We pray for these students as they embark on this important step on their faith journey. We also should show gratitude to Mrs Marcia Janky and the classroom teachers for helping to prepare the students for this occasion. 

Next Friday (22nd of May) is Natioanl Walk Safely to School Day. It would be great to see parents and students parking a little bit away from school (even in the Woolies carpark) and walking up to school, using the crossings. 

Camp Manyung (June 3rd to 5th):

We are only about 6 weeks away from Camp for our Year 5 and 6 students. We will be attending Camp Manyung in Mt Eliza. There will be a Parent Information Session on Tuesday 19th of May at 6:30pm. The meeting will be online and a link will be shared that week. As per normal procedure, any medication taken on camp (outside of regular school medication) will need to have a medication authority form signed by a medical professional. I have attached a copy here for those families who want to get a head start on the process. I have also attached a packing list for families (I know we are still a while away). 

Staff attending camp: 

Declan McDermott (Wednesday)

Katherine McLoughlin (Wednesday)

Jeanette Wicks (Wednesday)

Jess Jones (Wednesday - Friday)

Allison Munro (Wednesday - Friday)

Robyn Auld (Wednesday - Friday)

Belinda Saville (Thursday - Friday)

A Message from the Art Leaders:

Dear parents

We are wanting to do paper mache for art.  If you have any newspapers at home please bring them to reception.

Thank you

Max & The Art Leaders

STM Homework:

We’ve been reviewing our homework approach and would like to share an update with our families.

At St Thomas More, homework will continue to be offered to all students to practise important skills. From Term 2, all classrooms will provide homework to ensure consistent expectations across the school.

Homework will focus on building literacy and numeracy skills, helping students develop confidence and fluency. Tasks will be simple and manageable, keeping in mind busy family schedules.

What to expect:

• Homework will be set from Monday to Thursday only (no weekends).
• It should take approximately:
  • 10–15 minutes in the junior years
  • Around 20 minutes in the middle and senior years
• Teachers may send homework home weekly or fortnightly.

Homework will not be formally graded; however, teachers will check in with any students who have participated in the tasks.

We appreciate your support in encouraging your child to complete these short practice activities and understand that each family will do what works best for them. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your child’s teacher, or our Learning and Teaching Leader, Danielle George.

Declan McDermott

Principal