National School Chaplaincy Program

Thank you very much to families who have completed the survey to determine parents and carers support for the position of School Chaplain within St Thomas More’s Primary School. This position is funded by the Education Directorate of the ACT Government under the National School Chaplaincy Program and is anticipated to be renewed for 2019. Parent and carer support is a very important component in qualifying for the funding and your time in completing this survey is most appreciated.

The survey consists of 6 questions and is estimated to take 5 minutes to complete. The survey is open until this Friday, 21 September. Responses are confidential and individuals cannot be identified. You can access the survey via the following link:

https://stmpscampbell.schoolzineplus.com/survey/10

Mini Vinnies

Our Spring-a-Visit to the Southern Cross Apartments takes place this Friday, 21 September (Week 9), 11.30am-12.30pm. Mini Vinnies have been working very hard during their recesses and lunchtimes to prepare dances to entertain the residents of Southern Cross Apartments. It is lovely to see the cooperation and enthusiasm within the team.

Pens Against Poverty

Pens Against Poverty is a creative writing competition for students in Years 3-10 living in the Canberra and Southern NSW regions. It is an official activity of Anti-Poverty Week (14-20 October 2018)  https://www.antipovertyweek.org.au/about/about-anti-poverty-week and aims to heighten empathy among readers and writers on the topic of poverty. The theme for this year is ‘On the Edge’. Entries of short stories or poems of no more than 500 words will be judged by author Jackie French and Canberra-based poet John Foulcher. Entries close Monday 24 September and must be submitted through Mrs Mingay. This is an optional activity.

Seasons for Growth

The Seasons for Growth Program concludes with a Celebration Session on Friday, 28 September (last day of Term 3).

Holidays

Holiday Happenings is an excellent source of information for programs, events and activities for children in the Spring School Holidays. The booklet is online: http://holidayhappenings.com.au .

I hope all families have an enjoyable time over the holidays.

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