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We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we gather today -
The Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Information in this Week's Newsletter
Information in this Week's Newsletter
Prayer
Prayer
A 'Thank You' for books.
For the places they show us, and the people we meet,
We say 'Thank You God' for books.
For fascinating facts and interesting information,
We say 'Thank You God' for books.
For creepy tales and funny stories,
We say 'Thank You God' for books.
For helping me with my homework,
We say 'Thank You God' for books.
For illustrations and cartoons,
We say 'Thank You God' for books.
For things to do on a rainy day,
We say 'Thank You God' for books.
For all the titles I've yet to read,
We say 'Thank You God' for books.
Thank you for World Book Day, and the opportunity to read and share our favourite stories all year round. Help us to appreciate the many benefits that reading books can bring, and share our love of books with everyone else. Amen.
Important Dates - Events for Term 3
Important Dates - Events for Term 3
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TERM 3
AUGUST
Monday 26th - Father's Day Breakfast - see info below
Thursday 29th - Father's Day Stall (please provide a bag for items to take home)
Friday 30th - Footy Colours Day - Gold coin donation (or via CDFPay) to Fight Cancer Foundation
SEPTEMBER
Monday 2nd - Swimming Program commences this week
Thursday 19th - Arts Festival evening
Friday 20th - Last day term 3 - 12.00pm finish; Canteen closed; Sports Colours Day - Gold coin donation to Moira Kelly Foundation
**'Public Events' are listed on our website under 'News and Events', the link being; https://www.stmhadfield.catholic.edu.au/news-events
On the bottom right hand side there is a blue box with a + symbol. If you have a google account, you can link the 'Public Events' calendar to your own personal Google calendar and keep up to date with the most current events and times.
Please don't hesitate to contact the office if you have any questions.
Father's Day
On Monday morning (26th August), we will host the STM Father’s Day Breakfast, divided into three half-hour sessions. We're currently seeking assistance for the 8:30-9:00am and 9:00am- 9:30am time slots. If you're available to help, kindly add your name to the Father’s Day helpers spreadsheet here: Father's Day (breakfast) Helpers
Additionally, on Thursday, 29th August, we'll have the Father’s Day Stall in the staff room (more details to come via email and in the school newsletter). This event relies on parental support for success. While some parents have graciously signed up to assist (THANK YOU), we still require a minimum of 10 helpers per session for the stall to operate smoothly. The day will be split into two sessions. If you can spare even just an hour, please consider adding your name to the Father’s Day helpers list here: Father's Day (stall) Helpers
Lisa Salemme will reach out to all parents who've offered their assistance by Wednesday 21st August. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your support. Please understand that these events depend on your partnership, and we truly value it.
Thanks in advance.
News from our Principal
News from our Principal
Dear Families,
We're already halfway through the term, and it's been a whirlwind of activity at STM! Our building works are progressing steadily, despite some minor delays. The good news is that we're on track to avoid any disruptions to classes for the rest of the term.
A huge shout-out to our amazing staff for making Book Week such a memorable success! The children looked fantastic, and it was truly one of the best Book Weeks I've experienced in a long time. A big thank you to our Literacy Leader, Michelle Rinaldi, and the incredible Lou Eveston for their exceptional leadership. Reading truly is magic!
Important Information: Father's Day Breakfast
As we approach Father's Day on Monday, 26th August, we'd like to provide some important information regarding parking. To ensure a smooth and safe morning, please park in the church car park (North Street entrance) for your allocated session. Please use only the assigned car spaces. Due to ongoing construction, parking on the grass is strictly prohibited. If the church car park is full, please park on North Street.
We kindly ask for your cooperation in ensuring ample space for drop-offs. Any cars parked on the grass or in non-allocated spaces will be asked to move.
Please note that the breakfast will take place in classrooms due to current renovations. Line up for your pancakes and hot drinks at the hall stage, and then proceed promptly to your child's classroom. If you're available to help, please add your name to the Father's Day helpers spreadsheet (more information below).
New School Policies
We've updated our school policies. Please visit our website to review the latest policies: STM Policies
Italian Language Success
I'm incredibly impressed by how our students are using Italian in class and around the school! It's wonderful to be greeted each morning with new phrases. A big thank you to our staff for their commitment to teaching Italian and to Adriana Bonacci and Maria Vainieri for their invaluable support.
Father's Day Stall
Don't forget about our Father's Day Stall on Thursday, 29th August! Due to school renovations, the stall will be held in the staff room. This is a great opportunity for children to buy something special for their dads or other special people - gifts will range from $1 - $10.
Footy Colours Day
On Friday, 30th August, we'll be celebrating Footy Colours Day. This is a Gold coin donation (or via CDFPay) to support the Fight Cancer Foundation. I'm looking forward to seeing as many children wearing their favourite football jumpers as possible!
Swimming in Schools Program
Our Swimming in Schools Program will commence very soon! This program is compulsory for all students from Prep to Year 6. It will start for Prep to Year 3 students on Monday 2nd September and for Year 4 to Year 6 students on Monday, 9th September. We'll be swimming at the indoor pool at Coburg Leisure Centre. All students, from Prep to Year 6, will receive a total of five, 45-minute swimming lessons. An Operoo permission form has been sent to all families.
Arts Festival
I'm also very excited about our upcoming Arts Festival, which will take place on Thursday, 19th September, from 5 PM. This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to showcase their artistic talents through the Visual, Musical, and Performing Arts.
The festival will feature an Art Gallery of student work, an auction of class art pieces, and live performances from our very own 'STM Factor.' There will also be food trucks on site, so you can enjoy a delicious dinner while watching the show.
More information about tickets to the evening will follow shortly.
Farewell to Grace Grech
We wish Grace Grech all the best as she goes on maternity leave. Grace has been an integral part of our school community for many years. She is expecting her first child and will conclude teaching Year 6 GG this Friday. We are grateful for her dedication, passion, and knowledge and we look forward to her return in the future.
Please scroll down for more news happening around STM.
Warm regards,
David Hurn
Principal
Learning and Teaching
Learning and Teaching
English
English
Book Week at St Thomas More was a fantastic success! Our students, teachers, and staff embraced the theme of "Reading is Magic" with incredible enthusiasm.
On Monday, our school was transformed into a world of imagination as students arrived dressed as their favourite book characters. The Book Week parade was a colourful and vibrant spectacle, showcasing the creativity and excitement of our young readers.
Throughout the week, our classrooms and library were buzzing with reading activities, book discussions, and art related tasks. Our STM Masked Reader event was a highlight of the week, with students eagerly participating in the storytelling fun and guessing the staff member behind the mask. A special thank you to Ms Lou our librarian, for her wonderful work in helping to organise this week and promoting a love of reading throughout the year. Thank you to Rita C for organising and selling the Book Week Cookies at the canteen and a big thanks to Kate Mackintosh for her digi-tech expertise and sharing the joy of Book Week through our socials.
We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to our parents for their support in making Book Week such a memorable experience. Your involvement in your child's reading journey is invaluable.
As we close out Book Week, we invite all students to test their knowledge and have some fun with Ms. Lou's book quiz. This exciting event will be a great way to celebrate the week and reinforce the importance of reading.
We hope that Book Week has inspired our students to continue exploring the wonderful world of books and discovering their own magic through reading.
Michelle Rinaldi
Acting Literacy Leader
Languages
Languages
Buongiorno a tutti!
This term i studenti have been busy learning how to ask and respond to questions about school activities they like (mi piace) and don't like (non mi piace). Last week, they were given the opportunity to revise and reflect on their language acquisition so far this term and they were able to rate how they are going, set a goal and share it with you on seesaw. Over the next few weeks, they will build on this unit's language by incorporating the following vocabulary:
Our goal for the second semester of the year is for i studenti to practise using the language in context throughout the day. The teachers and students have a goal to use the following phrases in class and at the canteen.
We encourage translanguaging to ensure students are feeling confident in communicating and composing complete sentences. They do this by replacing the words they don’t yet know with English. For example; Posso avere a sandwich per favore?
You might like to encourage your children to make requests for things in Italian like this.
TCL team
Adriana Bonacci and Maria Vainieri
Community Engagement
Community Engagement
Father's Day Breakfast
Pancakes on the Run are back to help us celebrate Father's Day at STM!
$15 per ticket - tickets include pancakes and a drink.
2 x buttermilk pancakes with ice-cream or butter, maple syrup, jam, chocolate or sugar.
There will be 3 sessions to choose from with limited tickets in each session:
8:00 - 8:30am
8:30 - 9:00am
9:00 - 9:30am
Tickets go on sale Monday 12th August
Purchase tickets via CDFpay in School Events - bit.ly/cdfpaystm
The breakfast will take place in classrooms for Father's Day due to renovations.
Arts Festival Thursday 19 September
The Arts Festival is an opportunity for students to showcase their artistic talents through the Visual, Musical and Performing Arts. The Arts Festival will include an Art Gallery of work created by the students from Prep to Year 6, as well as a silent auction for class art pieces and live 'STM Factor' performances.
There will also be food trucks on site so that you can enjoy dinner on the night.
More information to come including ticket sales.
Digital Safety
Digital Safety
Check out our online safety hub here for parent advice, online safety tech info and app reviews.
Create your parent account here.
Following our recent communication regarding Student Digital Wellbeing, we're excited to share that the Qustodio Parent app is now available! We're thrilled to invite you to join us in promoting healthy digital habits and ensuring a secure and safe online environment for your child.
By creating your parent account and linking it to your child, you'll be able to join us in fostering positive student online behaviours. These tools offer insights and visibility, empowering you to better understand your child's interactions with their school device and other personal devices you wish to protect as part of this offering.
Please refer to the email that was sent by Kate Mackintosh for more information.
Community News and Announcements
Community News and Announcements
Come and Try, Coburg Little Athletics 2024.pdfAwards
Awards
Luna G - for displaying complete independence when entering the classroom and playing outside with your friends! I have loved witnessing your growth! Keep it up!
Julian P - for always taking pride in his work, particularly when drawing pictures. I especially loved your labelled picture of the Book Week book, Gymanastica Fantasica! Using great initiative and creativity!
Levi M - for always displaying acts of kindness and caring for his peers and for being resilient and showing a growth mindset!
Makai Y - for always staying on task and completing his work to his best potential. You always give a 'have a go' attitude! Keep it up!
Brooklyn F - for using excellent expression and intonation when reading aloud. Your ability to bring stories to life makes your reading engaging and enjoyable for all who listen.
Gabriel P - for creating and presenting neat and organised arrays in mathematics. I am so proud of your persistence and positive mindset. Well done!
Benjamin D - for practising spelling patterns and sounding out letters in words. Keep it up Ben! Your focus during learning time is outstanding!
Andre L - for your amazing alliteration examples during our reading session! Well done Andre!
Sonny F - for showing resilience and great sportsmanship at our Maths Olympics day. Well done Sonny!
Frankie P - for your efforts during Literacy tasks by paying careful attention to your handwriting. Well done Frankie!
Jordan D - for working with improved focus and persistence, particularly in Maths when learning to add with regrouping and subtract 2 digit numbers. Keep up the great work Jordan.
Oskar T - for making interesting and well thoughtout contributions to discussions. Great work justifying your ideas Oskar!
Alexander R - for showing resilience and determination while learning to add and subtract 2-digit numbers using a number line.
Mick T - for working with persistence and focus throughout the addition and subtraction unit and seeking out opportunities to challenge yourself. Well done!
Nicholas G - for demonstrating more confidence and persistence when tackling new learning tasks. Keep it up.
Dante P - showing enthusiasm to participate in the Maths Olympics. Eagerly participating in all activities and working well with his peers.
Sebastian P - for stepping out of your comfort zone and showing confidence when speaking at mass. Awesome work!
Rebecca P - for blowing us away with your enthusiasm to use your Italian language knowledge in different contexts. Brava!
Lily C - For consistently embodying our school values and demonstrating exceptional kindness towards others. You are a wonderful role model and should feel proud of yourself!
Ruby I - for your outstanding sportsmanship and enthusiasm during the Maths Olympics. You were so thoughtful and supportive of your peers. You're a superstar!
Virginia I - Showing resilience and persistence during Drama, by finding solutions with her partner when things got tough which resulted in producing a very lively and honest ballad.
Adele R - Showing resilience and persistence during Drama, by finding solutions with her partner when things got tough which resulted in producing a very lively and honest ballad.
Alannah C - for including all features of a map and giving explicit directions using directional langauge and coodinates
Giselle N - for writing a detailed summary of Kensuke’s Kingdom and incorporating tricky words from the text and using them appropriately in context.
Donny C - for coming back into 4LT showing all his values and jumping straight into learning! Welcome back Donny!
Jessica N - for writing an expectational summary of our class Novel! Well done Jessica!
Izabela G - for showing persistence and taking risks when working on her learning goals. You have a fabulous mindset towards learning!
Elijah M - for engaging with and making exceptional connections to the Book Week texts, demonstrating a strong enthusiasm for reading
Aras G - for using new and interesting vocabulary in his writing and for working hard to achieve his learning goals!
Emma P - For showing a growth mindset and determination when simplifying and finding equivalent fractions.
Ethan W - for making a seamless transition into his new Grade 5 class and doing so with remarkable ease and enthusiasm. In addition, he should be acknowledged for embracing new learning situations while showing great willingness to tackle unfamiliar challenges.
Thomas C - For showing a strong understanding of the different forms of government around the world and creating his own ideal government that is creative and fair. Well done!
Antonio C - For being a supportive and kind friend in the classroom and displaying empathy to others around him. Great work!
Rosemarie K - For offering thoughtful and insightful contributions to our class discussions, demonstrating a deep understanding of our book study Holes.
Yvette H - For working with sustained focus and enthusiam while completing her Measurement project. Well done Yvette!
Siera T - For displaying growing confidence by taking risks to challenge herself to perform solo in front of her peers.
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