Chair: Vice Chair: Treasurer: Secretary: Fete Committee: Parent Representative: Parent Representative: Teacher Representative: Teacher Representative:	Loryn Reynolds Amelia Swinbourn Kirsten Clark-Drance Natasha Williamson Stacey Campbell Max Urack Aurora Lukass Kayla Larkins Michael Prosper
Please contact the SCC via email:  sta.school.community.council@gmail.com

Hello and welcome to term one of 2022 to those continuing as part of our community and those new to St Thomas Aquinas this year.

The School Community Council (SCC) would usually have the opportunity to host a “Welcome BQQ” this week, however whilst we are progressing towards returning to some sort of normal there is still a little way to go yet.

At the BBQ I have the pleasure of introducing myself and the SCC and whilst this year I am not able to do it in person I still wanted to take the opportunity to say a few words via the newsletter.

The SCC consists of a diverse mix of parents, carers, teachers and a Parish representative. We come together twice a term to support and challenge each other to ensure the best outcomes are delivered to STA. We strive for a united approach to continual school improvement in our school.

The SCC aims to bring together all members of the school community for mutual benefit, growth and support at STA through:

• Building relationships and making friendships
• Fostering our dedicated staff and their passion for education
• Providing a representative voice for parents and carers
• Organising and hosting key events
• Raising funds both by applying for relevant grants and backing the school fete
• Identifying, researching and supporting the implementation of student focussed projects, made possible by the funds raised.

Parents and carers are an extremely important part of children’s education and the school community as a whole.

The SCC want to promote meaningful participation by all members of our community at STA. Whilst I appreciate that the pandemic and relevant restrictions have limited the school events we have been able to have over the past couple of years, I strongly urge you to inject yourself in our wonderful community whenever the opportunity arises. Take the time to smile and say hello to the new members of our school community and foster the friendships you have made over the years.

Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving the community and world better than you found it. Nothing you ever do for your child will be wasted!

Please keep an eye out on the STA Facebook page over the coming weeks for an introduction to all of the members of the SCC members.

I am looking forward to a more involved, social and fun year and look forward to meeting as many of the new families as possible soon.

Kind Regards,

Loryn Reynolds

SCC Chair