It is hard to believe that we are in Term 2 already. As I write this, our 5/6 students and their teachers are on their way back from an action-packed camp in Sydney. They did the Bondi to Bronte walk, visited The Rocks, caught a ferry to Taronga Zoo, walked across the Harbour Bridge and also visited Mary MacKillop House. I would like to sincerely thank Tarthra Kennelly, Jessica Salcedo, Natasha Pank, Jacinta Housler and Luke Mooney for taking time away from their families to attend camp. I am sure you would agree that when you have to go away for work, it is not a small task to organise children and extended family to help out. In addtion, I would also like to thank the two fathers who assisted on camp, Shayne Bellato and Chris Tapp.

As I am sure you would agree, we have some pretty amazing teachers here at St Thomas the Apostle. To prepare for a new term, a lot of time and effort goes into ensuring the curriculum, assessment and pedagogy are to an excellent standard. Over the holidays, I think I saw or heard that every teacher was at school planning. This shows their dedication to their profession. We also have three of our teachers completing their Master of Education so I am sure that many essays were also written! Our fantastic Kindergarten teacher Amy Gallagher had her graduation through the holidays and on Thursday she attended a Commissioning Mass at the Cathedral in Manuka. Congratulations Amy!

Due to the predicted rain on Sunday, we have had to postpone our working bee. We will schedule it late in May depending on the weather. Thank you to our Facility Manager, John Cousins, for all the work he has put in over the holidays and this week to prepare for the day, it is much appreciated.

Save the Date Mums! 

This year we are going to host a breakfast for Mother’s Day to celebrate all the wonderful mums we have in our community. This will be held on Friday 12 May at 8am. We will send out more information next week.  

Ursula is having a truly amazing experience in The Holy Land. Yesterday she visited Calvary and the tomb that Jesus was buried in. It is one of the few sites that has been identified as authentic. I am sure, like me, you are keen to hear about her adventures when she returns late next week.

I hope and wish that this term is kind to you and your families.

Yours in Christ,

Susan Chant
Acting Principal

Happy Birthday
to the following students and teacher
who will celebrate a birthday this week

Ruby Buckland-Tournier 

Angus Simson

Georgina Tharaniyil
Jared Earl

In the holidays I met with my other school Wellbeing dog buddies for a puppy playdate. It was lots of fun to run around and play with them.

This week I had lots of fun playing in the big pile of leaves that Mr Cousins made (just for me!). I have also helped some of my school friends transition in to class. Mrs Wilson let me help her with the newsletter too.

Love Tommy