One Community

in God’s Love

WE are a Community

CENTRED in FAITH

Welcome to Week 5.

This term, St Thomas More’s School community are focusing on being more centred in Faith.

Year 5/6 students were very much centred in FAITH when they prepared a Mission Rosary Liturgy for students in K – 4. The theme of this Prayer Liturgy was ‘Baptised and Sent: we are called to be Missionary Disciples.’

Students read Scripture and shared important messages from Pope Francis, one being ~ you are never too young to share your FAITH. Another aspect of the Liturgy was to inform K – 4 students of the reasons why it is important to MISSION, especially when the MISSION Fete is fast approaching.

Annabelle

Last week we prayed for our certain continents throughout K - 4 and we prayed a specific prayer to give our Continent strength.

We prayed the Rosary through the week, and asked Mary to help our Continent through their hard times.

On Thursday in week 7, STM will be having a Mission Fete to help support the Ghana Community. We will be having stalls to raise money for the things Ghana needs. Whilst you will be having fun, you deserve a pat on the back because your money is supporting fathers, mothers and children who want to have a life just like you.

Ruby, Jenna, Sienna, Jess and Elly

This year for mission fete we will be running a store that will be providing hair, makeup, food and drinks. The money we will be collecting will be going to a country in the continent of Africa, called Ghana. The Hair salon side will be providing glitter roots, face glitter and hairstyles. The Mini Cafe side will be selling Spiders (The drink), Cupcakes and Cookies.

Just remember the cupcakes/cookies are not Gluten-free.

There will be gluten-free options at other stalls.

Tahli

Last week the year 5/6's ran a prayer liturgy in each classroom. We prayed the Rosary and shared Pope Francis’ message of ‘ being proactive and sharing the Gospel message of love and peace with all people.’

Students coloured in Rosary beads and the 5/6's shared information about a saint from our colour region that we studied. The regions were Africa (green) Asia (yellow) America's (red) Oceania (blue) and Europe (white).

Now we are preparing for Mission Fete where the 5/6’s will create stalls and your child will bring in money to help support poor people in Ghana. Each student will receive 10 tokens to spend on the stalls.

There is a variety of fun things to do, you can get your hair done, have a refreshing drink, attempt to win prizes in mini games, you can customise a donut and eat it, buy slime and much more.

The reason we are doing this is to raise money for people in Ghana. The money will buy them new schoolbooks and support them in education and farming so they can become a stronger place.

Enjoy the rest of your week.

Donna Victory
Education Coordinator