We warmly welcome you to the Beginning of the School Year Mass this Sunday (16 February) in the St Thomas Aquinas church at 6 pm.

• School uniform to be worn
• Year 6 will be presented to the Parish
• New students (including Kindergarten) will be welcomed to the STA community

We hope you can join with us as we celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2020.

"G Day" (for all our great, grand & good people) will be held on Thursday 5 March commencing with Mass @ 9.30 am.  This will be followed by a picnic morning tea (BYO) in the playground and then open classrooms.

Catholic Schools Week is a special time in the year when we celebrate the extraordinary achievements of our Catholic schools. It is a time to give thanks for the wonderful teaching and learning that takes place each day in every classroom.

We acknowledge and thank all who work in the service of Catholic education to

create the opportunities for students that allow them to grow and thrive.

 We thank you for

the wisdom and understanding of teachers the enthusiasm and energy of students

the leadership of school Principals and executive staff

the skill, care and commitment of administrative and support staff

the guidance of our pastors and religious leaders

the support and partnership of parents, carers and local communities.

 We pray that each student’s learning journey be inspired by a search for your wisdom and truth.

 We pray that we never take for granted the learning opportunities that

we have all been given, and that we use the gifts of learning wisely

and responsibly.

 We ask that we use what we have learnt to create a better world for all

people, particularly the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.

 We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and

reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

 Amen.