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Dear St Thomas Aquinas community,
I would simply like to thank everyone for an amazing term. Together we have:
- celebrated 50 years of providing education in the West Belconnen area
- presented a whole school dance concert
- attended many sporting events from track and field to numerous gala days
- recognised 100 days of Kindergarten
- welcomed grandparents
- dressed up and paraded for Book Week
- enjoyed Donuts with Dad
- celebrated many prayer liturgies and masses
- acknowledged the achievements of students by presenting many awards
- finished on a high with a disco
Thank you everyone who has been a part of one or more of these enjoyable and positive community experiences. Thank you to our SCC for supporting the community. Thank you parents for helping your child(ren) participate. Thank you staff for working beyond what is required, to ensure students continue to grow and belong.
School Uniform
Next term we transition to a summer uniform. At the SCC last week we discussed the summer uniform to clarify the expectations for a consistent uniform reflecting our school, our standards and our identity. Before the end of this week I will write to all families to communicate what the St Thomas Aquinas uniform expectations are for Term 4. There will be no major changes, just clarity.
Staff Changes
Each year teachers have an opportunity to try a voluntary transfer for a year to see what other professional opportunities are out there. In 2026 Mr Joshua Mackenzie will be teaching at St Francis Xavier College, trying out teaching in high school. I know we'll miss his humour and warmth. We wish him the very best on this new chapter.
STA Community Day
The parish are looking forward to providing a community day this Sunday. Please consider coming along to meet others and experience the welcome of the parish community.
Spring is my favourite time of year. It is full of warmth, optimism and hope. I hope everyone enjoys a lovely break from school and plenty of time together. I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday 14 October.
Thank you all.
Matthew Garton
Principal
| WEEK | DATE | EVENT |
| 10 | Wed 24/09 | Year 4 White Token Lunch Celebration |
| 10 | Thurs 25/09 | Class Party - 1 Green |
| 10 | Thurs 25/09 | Class Party - 2 Blue & Green |
| 10 | Thurs 25/09 | National Backyard Smash Cricket |
| 10 | Thurs 25/09 | White Token Celebration Lunch |
| 10 | Thurs 25/09 | Principal Awards Assembly at 2:15pm |
| 10 | Thur 25/09 | STA Disco hosted by Footsteps |
| 10 | Thur 25/09 | Last Day for students |
| 10 | Fri 26/09 | Pupil Free Day |
| 10 | Sat 28/09 | Community Day - Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish West Belconnen |
| TERM 4 | Tues 14/10 | Students return |
| 1 | Thurs 16/10 | Deadly Afternoon Tea - invited students only |
| 1 | Fri 17/10 | Footy Colours Friday - SCC Fundraiser |
| 2 | Fri 24/10 | Boorowa Netball & Touch Football Gala Day |
| 2 | Fri 24/10 | Assembly at 2:15pm |
| 3 | Tues 28/10 | Year 3-6 Raiders Tag |
| 4 | Tues 04/11 | Year 2 Raiders League Tag |
| 4 | Fri 07/11 | Assembly at 2:15pm |
| 5 | Tues 11/11 | Year 5 & 6 Netball Gala Day |
| 5 | Tues 11/11 | Rememberance Day Mass |
| 5 | Wed 12/11 | Kindergarten 2026 Orientation Day |
| 5 | Wed 12/11 | Kindergarten 2026 Parent Information Session |
| 5 | Thur 13/11 | ELC 2026 Orientation Day |
| 5 | Thur 13/11 | ELC 2026 Parent Information Session |
| 6 | Tues 18/11 | Year 3 & 4 Netball Gala Day |
| 6 | Wed 19/11 - Fri 21/11 | Year 5 & 6 Camp |
| 6 | Fri 21/11 | Assembly at 2:15pm |
| 8 | Wed 03/12 | Choir Performance |
| 8 | Fri 05/12 | Assembly at 2:15pm |
| 9 | Fri 12/12 | Year 6 Graduation Mass |
| 9 | Fri 12/12 | Year 6 Graduation Disco |
| 10 | Wed 17/12 | Year 6 Big Day Out |
School Fees for Term 3 2025 are now overdue. Please pay these promptly.
If you wish to set up a direct debit so you can “Set and Forget” please contact the office at office.staquinas@cg.catholic.edu.au
If you need assistance and wish to apply for Fee Relief please contact the office to obtain the necessary paperwork. All Applications for Fee Relief are strictly confidential.
Are you leaving us?
If your child is leaving St Thomas Aquinas at the end of 2025 please advise the school in writing. Please note that this does not apply to Year 6 students who will remain at STA until moving onto High School for 2026.
Please complete the the Student Movement Advice, attached here as soon as possible but no later than 1 December 2025.
Thank you
As we know, and support, the movement to more environment friendly products has seen the production of plastic utensils come to an end. We have had a spare collection of utensils available at the front office for those moments where it has been forgotten to be pack into the lunch box. We are nearing the end of our supply and as such these will not be available from the commencement of Term 4. There is always a large number of students looking for spoons and forks so can we please ask that you check in with your child to ensure the required utensils are included in their lunch box.
Thank you for your cooperation.
| 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. |
Please join us at our Morning Assembly on Thursday 25 September 2025 at 8:50am to celebrate our White Token recipients
| Heath M | Gurnoor K | Reyansh K | Dylan W |
| Ashton D | Jack H | Indyah M | Arleth MT |
| Jaxson P |
September
Jade J, Tilda B-C, Hannah M, Lucy T, Matilda H, William B, Edison B, Luella B, Elodie A, Hamiliton S, Charli C, Aden G, Leo R, Lincoln D, Emma F, Miriam K, Ebadat KS, Lucas P, Piper D, Chelsea T, Eleanor S, Chloe W, Harper E, Agot-Nyibol A, Thomas H, Mansirat K, Arianna D, Gabriel S-P
We're Getting Creative for Floriade! ??
At OSHClub, we’re excited to be taking part in a special art project leading up to Floriade, Canberra’s annual flower festival! Over the coming days, the children will be painting and decorating “Norms”—fun, person-shaped cutouts that represent community, kindness, and individuality.
Once painted, the Norms will be sprayed to protect the artwork and then sent off to be proudly displayed at Floriade as part of a larger community art installation. It's a great opportunity for our children to express their creativity and be part of something big and beautiful.
We can’t wait to see their colourful creations come to life!
Code Camp returns to STA for Term 4
