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Dear St Thomas Aquinas community,
I hope that everyone had a lovely Mother's Day celebration on Sunday. Thank you to Bec Stanworth who coordinated our Muffins with Mum breakfast on Friday. Thank you to the many other parents who also assisted. It was cold but great fun.
Congratulations and thank you to Year 5 for their assembly last week, presenting their learning to all. Also to 2 Green for their beautiful Mother's Day liturgy where their singing of 'Isn't She Lovely' brought tears to people's eyes.
School Tours & Enrolments 2026
Our Year 6 students are in the midst of hosting school tours for prospective families. They are being wonderful representatives and our guests have provided us with lovely feedback about them.
We have received a healthy number of enrolment applications for Kindergarten 2026 already and our ELC has also received a large number of applications. I would encourage anyone who has is yet to enrol a sibling for 2026 to complete their application as soon as possible.
I have commenced enrolment interviews and I am thoroughly enjoying meeting our little 4 year olds. It is one of my most favourite activities and is a joyful reminder of our purpose; to support families in helping their children learn & grow.
Community Council
Thank you to those community members who have nominated to become part of our Community Council. The SCC is such an important voice for the families in our community. I value working with the SCC enormously and I am looking forward to working together to serve our community. Our AGM is this evening.
Future Teachers
We currently have a lot of teaching students who are working in our classrooms. Your child may have mentioned a lot of adults being present in the classroom. We regularly host student teachers. We are an important training ground for the future of our profession and we love to share our practice and impact to inspire young people to pursue a teaching pathway.
An exciting future ahead
There have been two elections in the last 10 days that will have a positive impact on the future of Catholic education.
Firstly, the recent federal election, which has set the tone for continuing to build an inclusive and diverse Australian society where all are welcome and belong. Our school is a reflection of this same vision.
Secondly, the election of Pope Leo XIV, has again reinforced that unapologetic, Catholic desire to create an inclusive world where the marginalised are seen and supported. He will continue the legacy of Pope Francis in many areas and we will continue to move forward, perhaps still a little slowly, in evolving as a church that responds to and nourishes the people who seek to share in its journey to be the hands and feet of Christ to the world.
Matthew Garton
Principal
| WEEK | DATE | EVENT |
| 3 | Tues 13/05 | SCC AGM at 6pm |
| 3 | Wed 14/05 | Whole School Author Visit |
| 4 | Mon 19/05 | Year 5 Excursion to National Museum of Australia |
| 4 | Mon 19/05 | Eucharist Parent Formation Session |
| 4 | Tues 20/05 | ELC School Photos |
| 4 | Tues 20/05 | 2 Green Class Party |
| 4 | Wed 21/05 | School Photo Day |
| 4 | Wed 21/05 | National Simultaneous Storytime |
| 4 | Thur 22/05 | ELC School Photos |
| 4 | Thur 22/05 | Whole School Bilingual (Mandarin) Puppet Show |
| 4 | Thur 22/05 | Belconnen PSSA - Cross Country |
| 4 | Fri 23/05 | Assembly hosted by Year 1 at 2:15pm |
| 6 | Mon 02/06 | Reconciliation Public Holiday |
| 6 |
Fri 06/06 | Assembly hosted by Year 3 at 2:15pm |
| 7 | Mon 09/06 | Sovereign's Birthday Public Holiday |
| 7 | Fri 13/06 | ACT Cross Country Championships |
| 8 | Tues 17/06 | SCC Meeting at 6pm |
| 8 | Fri 20/06 | Assembly hosted by Kinder at 2:15pm |
| 9 | Tues 24/06 | 3 Way Conferences |
| 9 | Wed 25/07 | 3 Way Conferences |
| 9 - 10 | Thur 26/06 - Wed 02/07 | Lamont Book Fair |
| 10 | Thur 03/07 | White Token Lunch |
| 10 | Thurs 03/07 | Principal Awards Assembly at 2:15pm |
| 10 | Fri 04/07 | Pupil Free Day |
| Parish Priest | Father Tru Nguyen |
| Parish Secretary | Sharon Greaves |
| Telephone | 02 6258 1563 |
| charnwood@cg.org.au | |
| Address | 23 Lhotsky Street CHARNWOOD ACT 2615 |
| MASS | TIMES |
| Monday to Friday | 9:30am |
| Thursday - School Mass | 9:30am - one grade each week |
| Public Holidays | 9:30am |
| Saturday Vigil | 6:00pm |
| Sunday | 9:00am Children's liturgy is held during the school term. All families are welcome to attend. |
Last Call! Please Nominate! We need you!
The School Community Council (SCC) provides the opportunity for members of the school, Parish and Archdiocesan communities to support the mission of Catholic education in the school. Working with the Principal, Parish Priest and staff, the members of the Council and its committees provide leadership to the wider school community.
The Council of St Thomas Aquinas come together twice a term to support and challenge each other to ensure the best outcomes for St Thomas Aquinas. We have a united approach to continued school improvement.
The Council has a decision making role in certain policy areas and an advisory role in others. The policies of the school are always set within the mission of Catholic education.
The Council currently consists of a diverse mix of parents, teachers and parish members. The Council Executive is comprised of:
- Chair
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Principal (ex officio)
- Parish Priest (ex officio)
- Elected Parent representatives (At least one and up to four parent members appointed in accordance with the Constitution)
- Elected Staff representatives (Two)
- Members appointed by the Council (As many as three (3) other people appointed by the Council for their expertise)
A number of a valued members will step down from their current positions on the Council at the end of this year. Their time, dedication and commitment to the roles is truly appreciated and respected.
We are calling for nominations to fill the position of Chair & Treasurer to commence in Semester 2, 2025 by shadowing the current position holders before taking on the role from 2026.
We strongly encourage those parents of this wonderful school that have a genuine desire to be of service to the community, have the ability to work collaboratively and constructively with other members of the Council, have adequate time to give Council duties or perhaps have a specific skill or qualification that could be utilised within the Council, to consider putting their hand up.
Please reach out to one of our current Council members if you have any questions of would like any additional information.
Those who wish to nominate are asked to complete the nomination form below and return it to the school.
STA is excited to present the Lamont Book Fair!
26 June 2025 - 2 July 2025
May
Ella D, Jesse R, Cooper K, Lorelei M, Amelie T, Declan W, Ahish T, Jack P, Gurnoor K, Alice T, Savannah U, Zahli A, Nikola G, Connor W, Oliver H, Arianna R-M, Emily L-B, Brooklyn S, Ashan H, Nate N, Mayen K, Toby N, Theresa V, Ryan P, Lyla M, Aston P, Evangeline G, Isaac P, Chimaobi M, Deng A, Leek A