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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
Thank you, Father, for the abundant blessings that are too many to count. We are eternally grateful for all that You give to us. Both, for our pleasure and during these times of trials. Lord, we thank You, because we know that there are blessings, even in the lessons. And that it is all intended for a purpose. We may not always understand, but we can always trust that Your ways are higher than our ways. May we remember to always give thanks for those blessings, that bring us immense joy, but to also give thanks for all Your blessings, that are Your mercies in disguise.
Meet The Teacher
Meet The Teacher
Important Dates - Events for Term 3
Important Dates - Events for Term 3
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TERM 3
Thursday 7th August - Concert Tickets go on sale @10 am
Thursday 14th August - Athletics Day
Friday 15th August - Feast of the Assumption School Mass - 12.15pm to 1.15pm
Monday 18th - Friday 22nd August - Book Week
Monday 18th August - BOOK WEEK parade 9.00am-10.00am
Wednesday 27th August - Parent/Teacher Interviews (Students finish at 12.00pm) - Booking details via School Interviews will be sent out shortly
Monday 01st September - Father's Day Breakfast
Thursday 04th September - Father's Day Stall
Saturday 13th September - Year 6 Confirmation
Monday 15th September - School Closure Day
Tuesday 16th September - End of Term Mass at 10.00am
Wednesday 17th September - Night 1 (L-Z) of concert
Thursday 18th September - Night 2 (A-K) of concert
Friday 19th September - Last day of term 3 - 12.00pm finish; canteen closed; casual clothes day; gold coin donation charity TBC
**'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.
News from Our Principal
News from Our Principal
Dear Families,
A very warm welcome back to all our students, families, and staff as we begin Term 3. We hope the school holidays provided everyone with a chance to rest, recharge, and enjoy time together.
Term 3 may be short, but it’s packed with exciting opportunities and celebrations. We’re looking forward to Book Week, our School Concert, Confirmation for our Year 6 students, and Athletics Day, just to name a few.
We’re also pleased to welcome a number of new students to STM this term. We trust they have settled in well and are already feeling part of our wonderful community.
More Learning
Our 2026 Prep students have also begun their transition to St Thomas More through the More Learning program. This fantastic initiative allows our future students to experience school life and become familiar with their new surroundings. We’re very excited to see them on-site and know they will enjoy their time here. A big thank you to Melissa Zuccarelli and Grace Grech for coordinating this program—your efforts are greatly appreciated and make a meaningful difference in ensuring a smooth and positive start for our newest learners.
Staffing News
We are thrilled to share that Rita Barsoum, Natalie Pennisi, Natalie Kelly, and Christine Polizzi are all expecting new additions to their families. We celebrate this joyful news with them. I will share further staffing updates as the term progresses.
Dental Visits
This week, our students participated in their annual dental check-ups, ensuring their oral health is up to date. Regular dental care is an important part of student wellbeing, and we thank our local dental professionals for providing this valuable service.
MACS School Review Process
This term, St Thomas More will be participating in the MACS School Review Process, an important part of ongoing school improvement across Catholic schools in Melbourne. As part of this process, I’ll be reaching out to families very shortly via email to seek your input. Your voice is incredibly important, and I encourage all families to participate and share their reflections to help us continue to grow and improve.
Upcoming School Closure Day
A reminder to families that we have a School Closure Day on Monday 15 September. On this day, our staff will be engaging in Faith development as part of our ongoing commitment to Catholic identity and formation.
STM Beanies On Sale
Keep warm this winter with our STM Beanies, now available for purchase at the school office for $22. They’re a great way to show your school spirit while staying cosy during these cooler months!
Thank you once again for your continued support. Let’s make it a great term together!
Warm regards,
David Hurn
Principal
Australian Primary Principal's Day
Australian Primary Principal's Day
Happy Principal's Day to Mr. David Hurn!
Tomorrow, Friday 1st August marks Australian Primary Principal's Day. On behalf of the entire school community, we want to express our deepest gratitude to Mr. David Hurn for his tireless efforts in continuously improving our school. Mr. Hurn consistently puts the wellbeing of our students and staff first, creating a supportive and nurturing environment for everyone. His dedication to building strong connections with parents and families has also been invaluable, fostering a true sense of partnership within our community.
A principal's role is multifaceted and demanding, often working behind the scenes to ensure the smooth operation and success of the school. From guiding academic programs to fostering a positive school culture, their leadership is essential. Mr. Hurn exemplifies this dedication, and we are incredibly fortunate to have him leading our school.
Thank you, Mr. Hurn, for your unwavering commitment to St Thomas More!
Warm regards,
Michelle Rinaldi
Acting Deputy Principal
English
English
Prime Minister's Spelling Bee
Calling all budding wordsmiths! The Prime Minister's Spelling Bee is back this year, and we're excited to offer this opportunity to students in Years 3-6. This free online competition is a fun way for children to challenge themselves, build vocabulary, and boost their confidence in spelling.
Students who have chosen to participate will complete Round 1 of the competition withing school hours in the next 2 - 3 weeks.
We wish them the best of luck!
Jessica Eyar & Michelle Rinaldi
Literacy Leaders
Learning and Teaching
Learning and Teaching
Dear Parents/Caregivers,
Please see below for the Term 3 Curriculum overviews:
Please note that Parent Teacher Interviews will take place on Wednesday, August 27th, this term. Time slots will be available from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Keep an eye on your emails for upcoming information regarding booking details.
Wellbeing
Wellbeing
During Term One, the Grade 4 students focused on community impact during their Inquiry unit. As part of their "taking action" phase, students created short videos to teach others about our STM school values. Each week, a different video will be shared on the school website.
Clara Privitera
Religious Education & Acting Student Wellbeing Leader
How to be safe + boundaries.mp4Book Week
Book Week
Dear STM Families,
We are excited to announce that Book Week is coming to St Thomas More from Monday 18th August - Friday 22nd August.
This year's theme is Book An Adventure and coincides with the 80th birthday of the Children's Book Council of Australia.
Here are the activities we have planned for the week....
Book Week Parade: Our Book Week celebrations will kick off with our annual Book Week Parade on Monday 18th August at 9:00am. We encourage all students to dress up as their favourite book character, or perhaps create a costume linked to the theme 'Book An Adventure'. Let your imagination soar! After the parade, parents are warmly invited to join your child's class for a Book Week activity.
Library Activities: Our school library will be open every day at first break, offering exciting Book Week activities for students to complete. On Wednesday and Friday three of our wonderful Grade Four students, Rishav, Thomas and Marco will be hosting activities to celebrate the character Dog Man.
Reading Passport: From Week 2 to Week 5, your child may wish to take part in a mini reading challenge. They will be given a special passport to record their reading. This is a wonderful chance to encourage your child to read more in this time and to strive to read as much as they can. Those who read and record the most books will be acknowledged with a prize. Passports will be given out in your child's library session.
Masked Reader: Throughout the week, we will be hosting our very own Masked Reader story time. Each day, students will enjoy watching a video of a STM staff member in disguise reading a well known picture book. Can you guess who the mystery reader is? The identity of the masked reader will be revealed the following day.
Book Week Cookies: To satisfy your sweet tooth and support a great cause, the canteen will be selling delicious Book Week Cookies for $2.00 each at second break. All proceeds will be donated to The Indigenous Literacy Foundation. Cash sales only.
We look forward to an adventurous Book Week.
Kind regards,
Jessica Eyar, Lou Eveston & Michelle Rinalid
2025 School Concert
2025 School Concert
As we all know the concert is soon approaching!
All of the teachers and students have been working extremely hard to bring this amazing event together. We cannot wait to showcase our ‘Remember When’ Concert to you all. Tickets go on sale on Thursday the 7th of August at 10:00am. There are a few simple steps you will need to follow to successfully purchase your tickets. Steps and relevant links have been emailied to families.
The limit of tickets to be purchased is 3 per family, this is due to limited seating in the auditorium. Each ticket will cost $30. The cost includes a downloadable version of the concert that will be captured by a professional videogropher. The recording will be available for download in TERM 4.
St Thomas More will monitor purchases via the reports on the booking website. This is to ensure that each family is purchasing ONLY 3 tickets.
Any purchases exceeding the maximum entitlement will be automatically refunded.
Remaining tickets will be released at a later date for families to purchase
Children under the age of 2 do not require a ticket and can sit on a parent/guardians lap
Community Engagement- STM
Community Engagement- STM
Dear Community Members,
As part of the 60 Year anniversary of Mercy College, we are inviting all alumni and past staff members to a high tea celebration on Sunday 12 October 2025.
Kind regards,
Denise Pasqual
Events
Mercy College
760 Sydney Road, Coburg VIC 3058
Phone: 03 9319 9299
Email: Events@mercycoburg.catholic.edu.au
OakPark_Flyer_A4.pdfWe are excited to announce the opening of our new early learning centre called Oak Park Early Learning. We are located on 718 Pascoe Vale Road, Oak Park.
Warm regards,
Sunit Gill
(Director at Oak Park Early Learning)
Awards
Awards
Prep SA
Eric T - for listening carefully to instructions during maths lessons, and helping his peers when they get stuck
Ethan Q - for applying the place value houses to make and write teenage numbers usiing tens and ones with greater accuracy
Prep BM
Carter C-S - for showing great progress in learning new letter and sound correspondences and trying his best to hear and record sounds in words when writing. Well done!
Andre P - for always going out of his way to help others and showing wonderful initiative in the classroom! Keep being such a kind and thoughtful classmate!
1AM
Azaiah R - for settling in well at St Thomas More and showing a positive attitude towards his learning. Keep it up Azaiah!
Sara S - for consistently displaying a positive attitude towards her learning and trying her very best in all tasks. Well done Sara!
1CH
Milana K - for consistently demonstrating our school PBL values or Respect and Responsibility. I can always count on you to follow directions with minimal fuss and assist others in our classroom.
Arlo F - for extending himself in our Measurement unit and using sophisticated mathematical language to compare objects mass. Awesome work!
2RT
Phoebe W - For consistently showing respectful listening during class discussions and confidently sharing her own thoughts and insights. Well done!
Gabriel P - For demonstrating a resilient and positive attitude when completing numeracy tasks. Keep it up!
2NP
Harry D - For consistently displaying a positive attitude towards his learning and his peers. Harry is always so happy in his interactions with others and brings a cheerful energy to the classroom.
Aria K - For contributing to our class discussions with thoughtful and insightful ideas and trying her very best to ask connecting questions. Well done Aria!
2CE
Amelia R - For demonstratging a resilient attitude towards all learning tasks, even when they are challenging!
Luke F - For demonstrating his understanding of multiplication through repeated addition and group of
3PB
Evie T - For planning and writing a well written holiday recount. It was great to see you focus on the 5 w's when writing your recount.
Alexander R - For demonstrating enthusiasm and dedication in mastering the Algrothrim strategy when adding and subtracting with renaming. Keep up the great work!
3ST
Monique L - For showing her thoughtful nature with her acrostic poem to her Grandparents and finishing her work in the allocated classtime. Keep up the good work!
Noah M - For consistently showing a growth mindset in his learning and challenging himself when solving addition and subtraction algorithms. WELL DONE!
4NK
Sofia C - for your dedication to building your skills in Maths, especially your growing confidence with recalling times tables. Well done!
Marco S - for your insightful contributions to class discussions. Your worldly knowledge of history and culture sparks enriching conversations. Keep it up!
4MC
4DP
Sophia F - for always attempting each task with the optimisim and perserverance. This has been particually evident in our maths unit, where you have been trying your very best to solve equivalent equations. Well done!
Joshua V - for showcasing all your prior knowledge about our new Inquiry unit, 'How can we Nuture Nature?' It is evident that you have a lot of understanding and interest in the topic! I cannot wait to witness you showcasing all that you know, and learning even more!
5AG
Zac C - for showing a great level of resilience and enthusiasm on our camp to Mt Evelyn. You gave everything a go with a great attitude!
Donny C - for showing amazing sportsmanship and teamwork skills during our Mt Evelyn camp. Your encouragement towards others was fantastic!
5TS
Cooper L - For showing a growth mindset and determination when finding equivalent fractions. You should be so proud of your hard work!
Indie M - For demonstrating courage and resilience during our Mt Evelyn Camp, especially on the giant swing!
6RB
Eva L -for demonstrating commitment and responsibility towards your learning by asking clarifying questions. You should be proud of yourself!
Aras G - for your consistent effort and focus during mathematics learning. You are doing a wonderful job and should be proud of your efforts!
6CC
Noah N - for demonstrating the value of 'responsibility' by ensuring he takes ownership of his learning and completes all set tasks. Well done!
Jack M - for demonstrating the school value 'respect' by using manners and speaking kindly to teachers and peers. Well done Jack!
6EK
Grace D - for showing curiosity and interest in her learning. Great attitude Grace!
Liam P - for working with his peers in a mature manner. Well Done!
Italian
Sebastian N - for extending himself in learning Italian. He demonstrates the ability to answer and ask questions in the target language. Bravissimo!
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