Monday 26th January - Australia Day

Tuesday 27th January - Staff Only

Wednesday 28th January - Staff Only

Thursday 29th January - Testing day by appointment only - duration 30min (booking information will be sent out later this term)

Friday 30th January - Testing day by appointment only - duration 30min (booking information will be sent out later this term)

Monday 02nd February - All students commence school on this day in their summer uniform

• Testing is only required for one of the days, either Thursday 29th or Friday 30th January 2026

• 2026 Preps have Wednesdays off in the month of February

• 2026 Preps will be required to book an additional testing day/time on a Wednesday in February (booking information will be sent out later this term)

School Photos are scheduled for Tuesday 17th March 2026

Dear Families ,
 

• Welcome back

• Sunsmart policy - no hat no play in the sun; sunscreen to be applied at home, school not permitted to apply

• athletics day will be held tomorrow at coburg track - please ensure you pack a lunch/snack waterbottle for your child

• we welcome back our 2026 preps for their More Learning sessions. Thomas' Tales continues on Tuesdays

• for your forward planning, we have included our commencement agenda for 2026. As indicated, information regarding booking for testing will be sent out later this term

Warm regards,
David Hurn
Principal

Celebrating Mathematics Achievements at St Thomas More 

Vanessa Cutajar
Numeracy Leader

SECOND HAND UNIFORMS: Our second-hand uniforms are available for purchase throughout the year!

Every item is $5. You'll find a full list of what's currently available here.

To place an order, email Lisa: lsalemme@stmhadfield.catholic.edu.au with the items you would like to purchase

We also gratefully accept donations of any clean, good-condition uniforms that your children have outgrown.

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