Dear St Thomas Aquinas Community,

I hope this message finds you all well and filled with the spirit of the season.

Last week, we celebrated a magnificent occasion with our Year 6 Graduation Mass and Award Ceremony. It was a heartfelt event that truly showcased the achievements and growth of our students. I want to extend my deepest gratitude to all the staff, students, and parents who attended and supported their children throughout their time at school. Your presence and encouragement mean the world to our students, and it is a testament to the strong community we have built together.

As our Year 6 students embark on their next journey, I wish them joy, health, peace, and gratitude. May their future be filled with endless possibilities and cherished memories.

I would also like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt thanks for welcoming me as Principal this year. I am genuinely looking forward to my return to St Edmund’s College in 2025, but I will carry with me extraordinary memories of this dedicated staff and the beautiful children I have had the privilege to work with. The warmth and love I have experienced from this community have enriched my time here, and I am truly grateful for that.

As we approach this Christmas season, I wish blessings upon each of you. May your time together as families during this Holy season bring the love of Jesus and His family—Mary and Joseph—into your homes.

Stay well, safe, and loving, and may we all be blessed by the Lord as we celebrate the birth of Christ with family and friends….

It is soon time to rest and restore from the year’s labours!

God bless one and all this Christmas!

Farewell.

Tim Cleary