Knightly Weekly | Sep 22-28

Attention STMC Parents – do you have experience and passion in advocacy and action? Do you have expertise in environmental sustainability, truth and reconciliation-related work, or justice and equity issues?

The STMC 3 Pillar Advisory Committee (3PAC) is looking for a few more parents to join our multi-stakeholder group consisting of staff, students, parents and alumni. If you are interested or want more information, please contact Mr. Ben Johnston ().

The Grade 8 students of St. Thomas More Collegiate are preparing for their very first high school retreat. With the theme “Belonging & the Charism of Blessed Edmund Rice,” the retreat will focus on creating connections and growing in our faith.

Students will gather on two separate days: the More Family of Houses (Oxford, Canterbury, London) will attend on Tuesday, September 23, while the Rice Family of Houses (Dublin, Waterford, Limerick) will attend on Thursday, September 25. Both retreats will take place at Burnaby Hall from 8:25 AM – 2:30 PM.

To begin the day, Grade 8s will meet in the Multi-Purpose Room for attendance before walking together to Burnaby Hall. On Tuesday, students will also have their school photos taken prior to departure.

Throughout the retreat, students will take part in small and large group activities, guided by Grade 11 Retreat Leaders, who will help facilitate meaningful experiences of fellowship and growth. The day will conclude with a Class Mass at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, ensuring that students return to STMC before the end of the school day.

Students are asked to bring their own lunch and snacks, dress in regular school attire, and come prepared to participate fully—without ordering or heating up food.

The Grade 8 retreat promises to be more than just a day away from class. It is a chance for students to discover their place within the STMC community, to reflect on their faith, and to learn from the charism of Blessed Edmund Rice, whose spirit continues to inspire our school today.

Safer Schools Together offers complimentary online 1-hour long FAMILY Sessions, designed to support families and caregivers navigate the digital world.

This year they offer two Family Sessions, one on the topic of “Establishing Safe, Caring, & Respectful Digital Communities” as well as a NEW Family Session on “Establishing Family Practices for Safeguarding Against Cyberbullying and Sextortion”. There is one training per month. Please click on the link to find out more and to register for free.

https://pages.saferschoolstogether.com/erase-family-sessions

With the start of the school year, extra-curricular science activities are starting up. Any students interested in taking part should join the Google Classroom dedicated for this (code: xtyotzj).

This is where opportunities (both internal and external) will be posted.

Want to excel in academics? Need extra help with school assignments? Doing well in your courses and wanting to help others succeed? If ‘Yes” to any of these then, After School Academic Support is the right place for you.

The After School Academic Support offers a wide range of support to students who need help in completing their homework assignments and preparing for any upcoming assessments. Our academically excelling Tutors support their peers and help them to be confident and do well in their academics. Also, Peer Tutors get their Service Hours for the hours that they have tutored. The program runs throughout the year on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 2:45 – 3:45 pm at the Learning Commons. You are free to attend any/all of the days depending on your own schedule.

If you are interested in Peer Tutoring or getting some academic support, then show up at 2:45 – 3:45 pm in the Learning Commons (sign-up can also be done any time of the year during session).

Google Classroom Code: k74ogcpf

For further information contact Mrs. Eugine at