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ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE

251 Diamond Creek Road

Greensborough North, 3088

Telephone: 9434 4565

No 8

4th April, 2019

Hello Everyone,

EASTER MESSAGE

Remarkably tomorrow marks the end of Term 1 with students finishing at 1.00pm. It has been a

whirlwind term with many highlights including the swimming carnival, Preps attending full time,

Teddy Bears Picnic, Student Leader Days and the Year 5 & 6 Camp to name a few. Term 2 will be

just as busy as I already know that some levels have excursions booked, Interschool Sport kicks off,

the introduction of tennis lessons, Year 3 & 4 Footsteps dance program and the Year 5 & 6 ballroom

dance program all commence. There are plenty of other events on during the term so can you please

monitor the calendar as there may be some additions or alterations as the term progresses.

SAD NEWS

As the school holiday ends we enter the Holy Season of Easter.

The Catholic Church hasn’t had a great run of late but we need

to reflect on the message of Christ and look after each other.

Jesus sacrificed his life for the good of others. Use this time of

Easter to reflect, support each other and see the good in this

world. As long as we have such compassionate and dedicated

priests such as Fr Steve, Fr Thao and Fr Lenin in our communi-

ty the church is in good hands. Please check the services times

and try to get to Mass over this period. Today we came together

as a school and held a beautiful Liturgy for Easter.

Last Wednesday I was devastated by the sad news regarding a colleague,

fellow Principal and close friend’s passing. Dane Malone was the Principal at

St Martin of Tours in Rosanna. Prior to St Martins he was the Principal at St

Francis of Assisi in Mill Park and St Cecilia’s in Glen Iris. Before Dane held

these principal positions, he was the Deputy Principal here at St Thomas the

Apostle for many years.

A number of our current parents, who were themselves students here at St

Thomas the Apostle, will remember Dane as the Deputy Principal. He

contributed so much to Catholic Education and will be sorely missed. On

behalf of the St Thomas the Apostle community I send our sincerest

condolences to his wife, Maureen, and their four children.

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In Term 2 the students will commence wearing their full winter uniforms. Hats will not be required

on the yard, however if it is a sunny day common sense should prevail and hats will be needed. The

uniform is available from Northern Uniforms in South Morang.

WINTER UNIFORM

When the students return after the school holidays we plan to have a new piece of play equipment

installed in the playground waiting for them. The SCA have funded a tee-pee style climbing frame

for the children to explore. As the equipment is new we will have to roster certain levels on at our

lunch breaks until the novelty slows down.

NEW PLAY EQUIPMENT

ANZAC APPEAL 2019

We are supporting the 2019 ANZAC Appeal. Badges will be availa-

ble for the students to purchase, ranging in price from $2.00 to $5.00.

Senior students will continue to visit classrooms tomorrow and the

first week of next term to enable children to purchase items.

Commencing on Fridays in Term 2, the SCA, under the supervision of Natalie Gallo, will be offering

hot food lunch orders. A note went out recently asking for volunteers to assist on these days. Your

assistance is gratefully appreciated as it ensures Hot Food Fridays can continue.

HOT FOOD FRIDAYS

A reminder that the Term 1 ends for students tomorrow

Friday, 5th April at 1:00 pm.

OSHC is available if you are unable to collect

your children at 1.00pm. Bookings essential.

School resumes for Term 2 on

Tuesday, 23rd April.

END OF TERM TOMORROW

PREP EASTER BONNET PARADE

Tomorrow, Friday, 5th April, at 9.15am,the Prep students will proudly

strut their stuff in their Easter Bonnet Parade. Parents are welcome to

attend and to get some lifetime memory photos.

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Due to a clash with NAPLAN testing the proposed School Closure Day on Friday, 17th May has

been moved to Friday, 24th May.

MAY SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY - CHANGE OF DATE

Daylight saving ends this Sunday so enjoy the

extra hour of sleep. Have a great break with your

families, rest up, splurge on Easter eggs and hot

cross buns and we look forward to seeing you all on

your return in Term 2.

David Delaney Principal

Thank you to Michelle Caruana who

put together this beautiful Library

display for Easter. The students have

had a great time reading all these sea-

sonal books.

A reminder to students to rest, relax,

rejuvenate and continue reading over

the holidays!

I’m sure Michelle will have some more

amazing displays to entice our

students back to the Library next

term.

LIBRARY NEWS

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WARATAH

BEACH CAMP

2019

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DIARY DATES 2019

APRIL

5th Prep Easter Bonnet Parade 9.15am

End of Term 1 (time finish change)

Students finish at 1.00pm

7th Daylight Savings ends

19th Good Friday

20th Holy Saturday

21st Easter Sunday

22nd Easter Monday

23rd Term 2 Commences

Students wear winter uniform

Yr 3 & 4 Footsteps Dance Program

25th Anzac Day

27th First Eucharist 6.00pm - 3ST

28th First Eucharist 10.30am - 3ST

29th Yr 3 & 4 Footsteps Dance Program

MAY

1st Yr 5 & 6 Dance Program

Open Day 9.00am -11am

4th First Eucharist 6.00pm - 3OR

5th First Eucharist 10.30am - 3OR

6th Yr 3 & 4 Footsteps Dance Program

Open Day 2.30pm - 4.00pm

SCA Meeting 7.30pm (staffroom)

7th Eltham District Cross Country

8th Year 5 & 6 Dance Program

9th Open Day 12.00pm - 1..30pm

10th Mother’s Day Morning Tea

11th Open Day 10.00am - 12.00pm

11th First Eucharist 6.00pm - 3MP

12th Mother’s Day

13th Yr 3 & 4 Footsteps Dance Program

14th NAPLAN (14th to 24th)

15th Yr 5 & 6 Dance Program

20th Yr 3 & 4 Footsteps Dance Program

21st PEB Meeting 7.00pm– 8.00pm

22nd Yr 5 & 6 Dance Program

24th School Closure—Report Writing Day

(changed from 17/5/19)

27th Yr 3 & 4 Footsteps Dance Program

29th Yr 5 & 6 Dance Program

JUNE

3rd Book Fair (3rd -7th)

Yr 3 & 4 Footsteps Dance Program

SCA Meeting 7.30pm (staffroom)

5th Yr 5 & 6 Dance Program

6th Grandparent’s Day

10th Queen’s Birthday—Public Holiday

12th Yr 5 & 6 Dance Program

13th Basket Supper at St Sava Hall

18th Confirmation Faith Night - Yr 5/6

22nd Confirmation Commitment Mass,

6.00pm

23rd Confirmation Commitment Mass, 10.30am

27th St Thomas Feast Day

28th End of Term 2. Finish at 1.30pm

JULY

15th Term 3 commences

SCA Meeting 7.30pm (staffroom)

25th School Disco

31st Student Goal Setting Conferences

Students finish at 1.30pm

AUGUST

5th SCA Meeting 7.30pm (staffroom)

13th PEB Meeting 7.00pm-8.00pm

15th Feast of the Assumption

19th Book Week commences (26th - 30th)

26th Book Week Parade

29th Father’s Day Breakfast

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SEPTEMBER

1st Father’s Day

2nd SCA Meeting 7.30pm (staffroom)

4th Art Show

11th Confirmation rehearsal at St Patrick’s

Cathedral

13th Confirmation (Yr 5/6) at St Patrick’s

Cathedral 7.00pm (Friday)

20th Footy Day

20th End of Term 3. Finish at 1.30pm

OCTOBER

6th Daylight Savings commences

7th Term 4 commences

SCA Meeting 7.30pm (staffroom)

8th Reconciliation Faith Night Yr 2 7.00pm

12th Reconciliation Commitment Mass

13th Reconciliation Commitment Mass

17th Year 4 Camp to Holy Cross

18th Year 4 Camp to Holy Cross

24th Sports Carnival

NOVEMBER

1st All Saints Mass 9.15am

Gymnastics - Yr 3/4

4th School Closure — Report Writing Day

5th Melbourne Cup Day

8th Gymnastics - Yr 3/4

11th Remembrance Day

SCA Meeting 7.30pm (staffroom)

12th Prep Orientation (1/3)

15th Gymnastics - Yr 3/4

19th Prep Orientation (2/3)

20th First Reconciliation 5.30pm & 7.00pm

22nd Gymnastics - Yr 3/4

26th Prep Orientation (3/3)

DECEMBER

2nd Advent begins

SCA Meeting 7.30pm (staffroom)

4th Christmas Carols Evening

16th Year 6 Graduation Mass 6pm & Disco

17th End of Term 4. Finish at 1.30pm

DIARY DATES 2019

Waratah Bay Camp 2019

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CARLY’S BIG GROUP HUG DRIVE

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SCA RAFFLE WINNERS

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PRINCIPAL AWARDS

PKK Conor H

PLS Hunter H & Ashton V

1CM William G & Jordi C

1FL Ameila P & Aaron G

1SH Logan C

2DH Amelia G

3ST Courtney T, Jack L & Ava P

3/4MP Adriano V & Willow H

4AP Isabelle S

4RS Alessia B, Alice G & Michael D

5/6LC Jai F, Linden H, Ethan N, Noah T & Vincent P

5/6MG Mikaela B

5/6MW Lauren S & Hayden D

5/6PS Ava B & Justine W

GOLD PIN

Phoenix F (3OR)

STAR ON THE YARD

Savannah T (5/6MP)

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Happy Birthday to the following students

1st April—21 st April

Isabelle M, Charlotte M, Ava B, Valentino V, Jacob B, Benjamin K, Maree A, Charlie W,

Amelia A, Charlize C, Eleri R, Michael B, Erik B, Camryn C, Connor V, Linden, H, Celeste L,

Jordan C, Christian M, Emily M, Maggie B

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