Term 4 Week 2 St Thomas' Newsletter
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Girai Wurrung people of the land on which we live and learn. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respects to elders, past, present and emerging.
Prayer
From the Principal
We enjoyed a wonderful Grade 5/6 Camp last week in Melbourne. The students were tremendous in the way they represented themselves and our school. It was a busy three days with lots of lasting memories made. Particular thanks to Mrs Bouchier, Miss Cole, Michelle and the St Colman's staff led by Janet Cain.
The students have settled in well to their new surroundings. It has been pleasing to see them adjusting well to transformation of our school. Below is some more information regarding the building project and what the finish product should look like.
This evening we have some students from Grade 3 and Grade 4 making their sacrament of Reconciliation with the students from St Colman's, Mortlake. Our prayers are with these students as they continue their faith journey.
Enjoy the remainder of the week
Matt Uzkuraitis
Grade 5/6 Camp
News
ASSEMBLY: We will have assembly this week. Grade 4/5B will be sharing. Please note that assembly will take place at the church on Friday at 2:45pm
WEDNESDAY WEEKLY MASS: No weekly Mass
PICK UP AND DROP OFF: School drop off and pick up will happen as per usual. Students can arrive at 8:30am, this is the time we have someone on duty. If any student comes before 8:30am, they will need to sit on the seats underneath the library windows. As for pick ups. If you are walking into the school to collect your child at the end of the day, we ask that you collect them from the undercover area (not outside their classroom). Thanks in advance.
LEARNING PORTFOLIOS: A reminder to return your child's Learning Portfolio as they will be updated with semester 2 learning material/assessments. These learning portfolios were handed out on the last day of term 2 as part of our reporting process.
Regional Athletics
Last Friday we had a number of representatives at the Regional Athletics in Ballarat. Congratulation to the following students:
Georgie Mellington Annabelle Blackford Kora Wines Summer Davis
Georgina Blackford Angeline Richard Nellie Kenna
The students did an amazing job at their track and field events. It is such a massive achievement to make it this far - well done everyone, we are super proud of you all.
P&F - Major Fundraiser
Our P&F have been busily working behind the scenes with our online auction which is up and running. This Saturday there is a social function at the school. All the details regarding the online auction and the social event are below.
https://www.32auctions.com/
Building Works - Update
The works continue to move along with more demolition work being undertaken. Below are the designs of what the finishing product should look like.
P-2 Swimming lessons - Term 4
Our Grade Prep - 2 students will have 5 swimming lessons in Term 4. These lessons are at the Kolora indoor pool. The lessons are run by the trained swim instructors from the Splash Factory.
The dates are as follows:
Monday, 27th October 2025
Tuesday, 28th October 2025
Thursday, 30th October 2025
Thursday, 6th November 2025
Monday, 10th November 2025
We will send out a Permission form on PAM shortly along with some questions around your child's swimming ability.
TERM 4 - Important Dates
TERM 4 DATES
OCTOBER
Monday 13th October - Sacrament of Reconciliation at St Thomas' Church at 7pm
Monday 27th October - P-2 Swimming lessons
Tuesday 28th October - P-2 Swimming lessons
Thursday 30th October - P-2 Swimming lessons
NOVEMBER
Monday 3rd November - SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY
Tuesday 4th November - MELB CUP PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Thursday 6th November - P-2 Swimming lessons
Friday 7th November - Mission Day
Monday 10th November - P-2 Swimming lessons
DECEMBER
Wednesday 3rd December - Yr 6 Graduation Mass and Dinner
Tuesday 9th December - Statewide Transition Day
Wednesday 10th December - Xmas Concert
Friday 12th December - Yr 6 Final Assembly
Monday 15th December - Yr 6 Fun Day
Wednesday 17th December - Last Day of Classes for students
Thursday 18th December - SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY
Friday 19th December - Last Day for staff
Birthdays
We say happy birthday to the following students who celebrate a birthday this week. We hope you have a terrific birthday.
Georgie Gubbins
Jack Tuckett
Olivia Knight
School TV
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day, observed on 10 October each year, is a global initiative that highlights the importance of mental health to overall wellbeing. It serves as a timely reminder that mental health challenges can affect anyone: children, teens, and adults alike.
This day is not only about reducing stigma, but also about strengthening awareness, encouraging open conversations and ensuring young people know where to turn to for support. By acknowledging World Mental Health Day we can help reduce stigma to build more compassionate and supportive environments.
Parents and caregivers play a central role in shaping the mental health of their children. World Mental Health Day is an opportunity to pause and reflect on the pressures young people face in today's world and how we can best support them. Whether it's helping them find balance between school, technology and rest, encouraging open conversations about feelings, or modelling healthy coping strategies ourselves, taking small steps at home can make a big difference. By engaging with resources and discussions on this day, families can strengthen their understanding of mental health and contribute to a culture where seeking help is seen as a sign of strength, not weakness.
Find out more on the link below:
Community News
JUNIOR GOLF - TERANG GOLF CLUB
Junior golf starts on Saturday 18th October at 9:00am at the Terang Golf Club. MyGolf will run for 6 weeks and is for all school aged kids. All abilities are welcome and equipment is provided if required. You can register online using the link below at a cost of $30. If you have any questions call Phil Beasley on 0438 921 213.
https://www.golf.org.au/mygolf/facility/Terang+Golf+Club
Check out our Facebook and Instagram for more details:
https://www.facebook.com/p/Terang-Golf-Club-Inc-100057459339549/
https://www.instagram.com/teranggolfclub/?igsh=NHZhdTNxcDhrdGt6#
Child Safety Officer
