Welcome and best wishes to everyone for a great 2019. I sincerely hope our new families find St Thomas More’s to be welcoming and friendly and soon feel part of our community.

Mini Vinnies

Mini Vinnies is a group of the St Vincent de Paul Society comprising of students in Years 4-6 who volunteer to help those in need in their school and community with a focus on social justice issues. Mini Vinnies participate in activities such as fund raising, clothing appeals and visiting the elderly. Mini Vinnies meetings will occur every second Friday in the Afters Room at 1.10pm. Students interested in joining Mini Vinnies should come along to an Introduction Session on Friday, 15 February in the Afters Room at 1.10pm

Called to Care Meal Bank

Notes will be sent home in the next week seeking volunteers for St Thomas More’s Called to Care Meal Bank. Called to Care Meal Bank is a roster of volunteers willing to cook one meal for four people. The meals are kept in the school freezer and given to families who are experiencing a hard time for whatever reason. It is anticipated that as a volunteer you may be rostered to contribute once or twice a year (depending of the number of volunteers and the need). This is a great way to show love and care within our own community to families when extra care and support is needed.

Save the Date – Friday 22 February 2019 – STM Community Breakfast

All families are warmly invited to the St Thomas More’s Community Breakfast on Friday, 22 February (Week 3) from 8-8.50am in the undercover area adjacent the library. This is an opportunity to welcome our new families and come together for a chat. Coffee, tea, fruit juice, croissants, muffins and fruit will be on offer. Notes will be sent home this week requesting an RSVP for catering purposes, however, no payment is required.

Feel welcome to visit or contact me on 6249 8869 or send an email to sonja.mingay@cg.catholic.edu.au .

Sonja Mingay
School Chaplain

Work hours: Thu 11am-3pm, Fri 9am-3pm