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St Thomas the Apostle School community is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
This will remain the primary focus of our care and decision-making.
ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE
251 Diamond Creek Road
Greensborough North, 3088
Telephone: 9434 4565
No 37
3rd December, 2020
Dear Families,
Our School Vision : Guided by the Spirit we empower a community of excellence and life-long learners who are
inspired to make a positive difference to our world.
Amazingly we have made it to December and can visualise the end of the school year approaching. It
has been a year like no other and we will all be happy to return to normal in the foreseeable future.
Next week will be our last newsletter for the year where I will reflect on the year that has been and
give you some important dates for 2021.
SPORTS CARNIVAL
Today we held our annual sports carnival. Mr Matt Wals organises this event and does a great job.
The children ran, jumped, threw and relayed all day. They found their voices and cheered for their
house teams and supported their team mates throughout the day. It is an exhausting day but much
loved by the children and the staff.
St Thomas the Apostle School community is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
This will remain the primary focus of our care and decision-making.
RECONCILIATION
Tonight we host our third and final Sacrament of Reconciliation. The children in Year 2 have been
very reverent as they have waited and made this sacrament. It has been great to get back into the
church and feel God’s presence. Thanks to the Year 2 teachers for preparing the students so well and
Mrs Dwyer’s coordination of the event. The children were able to meet our new priest, Fr Dixon for
the first time as we welcome him to St Thomas the Apostle.
2AG
2CK
Next Friday, 11th December, our Year 6 students will graduate from
St Thomas the Apostle School, where most of the students have spent the
last seven years.
The day will commence with the graduation ceremony in the church at
12.00pm followed by a sit down lunch for the students in the gymnasium.
Following the ceremony and lunch the children will be able to let their hair
down with a disco.
It is disappointing that the children’s families cannot be in attendance this
year however we will film the service which will allow the children and
their families to watch it together later on Friday night.
YEAR 6 GRADUATION
St Thomas the Apostle School community is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
This will remain the primary focus of our care and decision-making.
Yesterday the students in Year 4 had a “Fun Day”. This was to replace the overnight camp that
unfortunately they could not attend this year. The children really seemed to enjoyed the rotating
activities throughout the day.
YEAR 4 FUN DAY
St Thomas the Apostle School community is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
This will remain the primary focus of our care and decision-making.
TEACHING STAFF FOR 2021
CLASS TEACHER TEACHER
PJF Mrs Joanne Furness (4 days) Mrs Joanne Mulhall (1 day)
PJP Mis Julia Psyhogios
1GK Mrs Maree Girolami (4 days) Mrs Claudia Kavanagh (1 Day)
1SB Mrs Leanne Sheridan (4 days) Mrs Debra Bevan (1 day)
2AG Miss Alyshia Gigliotti
2LS Mrs Felicity Lynch (4 days) Mrs Coral Scobell (1 day)
3/4CM Mrs Louise Carty (4 days) Mrs Viviana Massara (1 day)
3/4JM Miss Jessica Micallef
3/4MP Mrs Mary Papworth (4 days) Mrs Debra Bevan (1 day)
3/4SO Mrs Robyn Sholly (4 days) Mrs Libby Oliver (1 day)
5/6AP Mr Andrew Polifiore
5/6BR Mrs Bronwyn Robinson
5/6DH Mrs Dolores Hodgson
5/6MW Mr Matt Wals
5/6TB Miss Tayla Bolzon
P.E. Mrs Jodi Hannington
THE Arts Mrs Viviana Massara
Cooking Mrs Viviana Massara
Bush School Mrs Nadia Kalnis Prep - Yr 2
Gardening Mrs Nadia Kalnis Yrs 3-6
Italian Mrs Sandra Cardillo
Music To be Confirmed
Below is our current list of teaching staff for 2021. At this stage I haven’t confirmed which particu-
lar class group they will be teaching, as this process is still being finalised. Please do not request a
specific teacher for your child. I can assure you that the class group placings have been rigorously
debated and thought through by our staff. All our teacher’s pride themselves on their professional-
ism and ability to bring out the best in your children.
St Thomas the Apostle School community is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
This will remain the primary focus of our care and decision-making.
We took possession of the Mumford Wing yesterday and the renovation has totally changed the
design and function of this area. It has created a wonderful light modern learning space for the
children. This is the start of the “Big Move” which will happen starting tomorrow and into next week.
We now need to empty the Patrick Wing and half of the Marian Wing and relocate these classes till
at least the middle of 2021. The teachers have been busily packing up their rooms in preparation for
the move. The school will be in some sort of ordered upheaval next week as the builders move to
begin work on the two buildings. Temporary fencing will be relocated to block off the Patrick and
Marian buildings and the teachers over flow carpark will be out of commission.
MUMFORD WING AND BIG MOVE
Next week on Monday, 7th December and Friday, 11th December, our Prep to Year 5 students will be
involved in orientation sessions with their 2021 teacher and classmates, including new students
transferring to St Thomas in 2021. This is an exciting time for the children and staff and once again
I need to emphasise that these class compositions are very carefully thought through and balanced
to the best of our ability.
2021 CLASSES ORIENTATION
SCHOOL REPORTS
Next Friday, 11th December, semester 2 school reports will be sent home to
families via Compass. The school no longer sends home hard copies of school
reports. If you have any questions regarding the content of the report, please
discuss them with your child’s teacher.
TERM 4 SCHOOL FEES
A reminder to all families not currently on a payment plan that Term 4
School Fees of $610.00 were due on Friday, 16th October, If you would like
a copy of your fees statement please email Sheila at the following:
If any families are experiencing financial difficulties at this time please feel
free to contact me on 9434 4565 to discuss your situation. All discussions
with myself will in a confidential manner.
David Delaney
Principal
St Thomas the Apostle School community is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
This will remain the primary focus of our care and decision-making.
UPDATED DIARY DATES 2020
DECEMBER
7th Ipad collection day all Year 6 students
9th Students dress in favourite festive gear —
gold coin donation
11th Year 6 Graduation & Lunch 12.00pm (Students & Staff only)
Year 6 2021 Jumper orders & payment due
School Reports distributed via Compass
14th Year 6 McDonalds Breakfast & Big Day
Out
15th End of Term 4. Finish at 1.00pm
2021 TERM DATES
Term 1 27th January - 1st April
(Students return 28th January)
Easter - 2nd April - 5th April
Term 2 19th April - 25th June
Term 3 12th July - 17th September
Term 4 4th October - 17th December
SPORTS DAY 2021
St Thomas the Apostle School community is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
This will remain the primary focus of our care and decision-making.
Once again the wonderful charity organisation, St Vincent
de Paul, has asked St Thomas the Apostle families if they
could please support their 2020 Christmas Gift Appeal. St
Thomas families are asked to donate gifts to the Appeal
which will then be passed on to children who’s families
have been doing it very tough this year. Unfortunately some
of these families are unable to provide Christmas gifts for
their children.
The Christmas tree in the school foyer has been decorated
with gift tags with the ages of the intended recipients of
your donated gifts. All you need to do is choose a gift tag
from the Christmas tree and buy a gift suitable for the age
of child written on the tag, wrap it and place it under the
Christmas tree. Please ensure you attach the tag to the
gift.
We have all struggled during COVID this year, but if you
are able to provide a Christmas gift for a child that may not
otherwise receive one that would be greatly appreciated.
The families at St Thomas have proven over the years to be
very generous and I personally want to thank you for your
continued support.
Robyn Sholly
ST VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS GIFT APPEAL
ST VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS HAMPERS
As the season of Christmas is approaching we are calling on your gener-
osity. We will be putting together Christmas Hampers for less fortunate
families in the local area.
Our aim is to bring joy to struggling families during the Christmas sea-
son and show compassion to those who do not have as much as we do.
Each classroom teacher has asked each child to bring a selected item in
order to make up one full hamper. Please ensure your donated goods
have a valid use by date.
Our school foyer has been inundated with hampers and gifts. Thank
you for your support and generosity it is greatly appreciated
Hampers will be collected on Friday, 11th December, 2020.
Robyn Sholly & Libby Oliver
St Thomas the Apostle School community is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
This will remain the primary focus of our care and decision-making.
St Thomas the Apostle School community is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
This will remain the primary focus of our care and decision-making.
St Thomas the Apostle School community is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
This will remain the primary focus of our care and decision-making.
St Thomas the Apostle School community is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
This will remain the primary focus of our care and decision-making.
St Thomas the Apostle School community is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
This will remain the primary focus of our care and decision-making.
St Thomas the Apostle School community is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
This will remain the primary focus of our care and decision-making.
St Thomas the Apostle School community is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
This will remain the primary focus of our care and decision-making.
St Thomas the Apostle School community is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
This will remain the primary focus of our care and decision-making.
