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Disco
There is only one more sleep until our School Disco which is taking place in the Hall from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Our Year 2 parents will work with Team Kids to put on an hour of entertainment and fun. In responding to COVID measures outlined by Catholic Education we would ask parents to ensure physical distancing is maintained and that you do not remain on campus after you have dropped your child/ren. We would have loved to use this as an opportunity for a social gathering for parents but look forward to future family discos!
Arriving to the Disco: Tomorrow each family who has booked in via Qkr! will be given a ticket to bring to the disco so that the children can enter the hall in a timely manner. Families are asked to drop their children at the entry to Holy Faith Hall from 5:55pm. Children going to Team Kids will take their ticket with them.
Pick up from the Disco: To ensure the children are collected safely we will run a walk through for collection from the disco. The students will be seated in the hall in family groups and parents will enter the hall through the front foyer, collect their child/ren and exit via the kitchen area.
Why Choose STM?
We were so overwhelmed by the affirmations that we received from parents in our survey that we just had to publish them on our school website! The 'Why Choose STM?' button on the homepage is now linked to a page celebrating our successes and allowing prospective parents to hear from you. We would like to thank all of those parents who advocate for our wonderful community through your affirmations in the survey or through your conversations online. We have heard of parents in recent weeks giving rave reviews of the school over social media which makes us feel very proud indeed!
Celebrating St Thomas More's Catalyst Journey
You may recall that a group of 13 people from Catholic Education Tasmania visited last term to see the teaching and learning in our classrooms as guided by the Catalyst initiative. Following on from the visit, we have been featured in an article in Education HQ and a promotional video created by Catholic Education. We are so lucky to have such a high calibre of teachers in our school.
Luke Donnelly
Principal
Book Week
Book Week is fast approaching.
Here is a list of events and celebrations. There’s much excitement around our author visit and character parade.
Book Week at STM
A week of celebrations: August 22-26
Reading is Dreaming with eyes open
Monday 22nd - Reading is . . .
Picnic book reading led by 5/6 students.
Tuesday 23rd – Dreaming . . .
Visit the library at lunch to celebrate Disney stories.
Wednesday 24th– With your eyes open . . .
Thursday 25th – Celebrate books . . .
Author visit- Amelia McInerney
Snuggle up and read. Come to the library between 5:30 pm and 7pm to read with your family, enjoying a hot chocolate. Wear your pyjamas, bring your own books if you wish and a torch!
Parent must accompany their child- please complete the google form to notify us of your attendance by Monday August 21st.
https://forms.gle/wUPegHGeVQyRNqcq8
Friday 26th- Book Week Parade . . .
Come to school dressed as a character from a book. Children will parade in front of the school at 9 am.
Thank you for helping us celebrate books and authors.
Nicole Mikkonen
Teacher Librarian
School Disco Tomorrow 6.00-7.00pm
Tickets on sale until 8.00pm tonight.
Tickets will be on sale through the QKR app unitl 8.00pm tontight. Tickets are $10.00 for one child or $20.00 per family and will include a drink, chips/popcorn and a glowstick. No cash payments will be accepted. If you haven’t downloaded the app go the app store and look for this symbol and search for St Thomas More’s Primary School.
Children will need to be signed both in and out by their parents. For those children that will be at afters, they will be signed in by Team Kids.See you there!
School Hats
Now that we are in August, all children must wear a school hat to play. Hats are available at the front office for $15.00.
School Counsellor
Catholiccare will be running Cool Kids again in term 4. The program is offered for young kids, mid primary, and upper primary aged children and their parents/carers.
Coerver Soccer
Coerver® Coaching is a global soccer teaching method and proven development system. We offer structured skill-improvement programs and school holiday camps for children, aged 3-18, of all abilities, including those who are completely new to the game. We have programs throughout the year including in term programs as well as the Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring school holiday breaks. Our programs are suited to players of all abilities and we ensure everyone has fun while learning soccer moves, skills and technique. Our official Coerver® Coaching accredited coaches ensure participants receive quality coaching throughout each program.
Coerver Coaching ACT Performance Academy 2022/23 Trials
The Coerver® Coaching Performance Academy is a football school for serious, dedicated individuals seeking additional professional training to improve technical ability and become more advanced players. Our mission is to provide comprehensive football education for young players looking to develop the skills necessary to elevate their game to the next level. To trial is free, and open to male and female participants born 2004-2016.
Date: Sunday, 28 August
Venue: University of Canberra, Bruce
Registration Link: https://coerveract.com.au/performance-academy-programs
To see our ‘Champions Start Here’ video, where players demonstrate the skills they learn at Coerver Coaching, please click the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNSADmHe46g