From the Principal

The cold weather has caught up with us over the past week or so. You may have noticed me on the yard with my 6 or 7 layers, plus my beanie. Just a note that if it is raining in the morning there will be a sign on the ramp gate for student to move into the school office foyer where they will be supervised by myself or Mrs George until 8:30am. The gate along the front of the school will also be open for families to come through and the green gates near the toilets will be opened early (only on rainy days), for students to make their way to the office foyer. 

Late last week and earlier this week Mrs George and I had the pleasure to meet with our newly enrolled Preps for 2026 (I know WOW!!). The families expressed their excitement in starting their schooling at St Thomas More. We currently have 11 Preps enrolled for 2026, which puts us very close to a straight Prep class. We will keep spreading the news far and wide about our wonderful school. 

As mentioned last newsletter, there will be a few days per week that I will be out of office for the next few weeks. I am attending lots of different workshops and training days that need school representation. When I am offiste I will still be contactable by email, however for any urgent matters, please speak to Ms Danielle George (Deputy Principal). 

District Cross Country:

Last Friday we sent a group of 23 students to Crystalbrook Park for SSV Sherbrook / Boronia District Cross Country. A huge congratulations to these students for representing our school with pride and determination. Amazingly we had 8 (EIGHT!!!) progress through to the Divisional round (Tuesday, June 3rd). More information will be shared with the students who have progressed and this will be placed on Operoo. 

Upcoming School Closures:

Just a reminder to families that school will be closed on Monday 9th of June for the King's Birthday Public Holiday. We will also be closed on Friday the 13th of June for a staff professional learning day. I beleive MACSEYE have communucated information about School Closure Day care for the 13th of June. 

School Disco:

Please see Operoo for more details and to order packages.  Please make payments via the school bank account or in person at the offi

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!!

National Reconciliation Week:

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:

Annual Report to the School Community:

Please see here a copy of the 2024 Annual Report to the School Community. 

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