September/October 2025
Week of Sept 29 – Oct 5
Sept 29 | Day 1 BCDA
Mass Schedule
Sept 30 | School Closed
National Day of Truth & Reconciliation
Oct 1 | Day 2 FGHE
CLE Schedule
Swim Practice 3-4pm
Oct 2 | Day 1 CDAB
Gr.9 Immunizations
Late Start Schedule
Oct 3 | Day 2 GHEF
More info below
Truth and Reconciliation Service
Our annual Truth and Reconciliation service will take place on Monday September 29th. Our school community will gather in the gymnasium and take some time to reflect on the importance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
This is an important time to acknowledge Canada’s history and to stand in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples.
Orange Shirt Day
The STMC community will be honouring Orange Shirt Day on Monday September 29th with respect to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. All staff and students are invited to wear their orange shirts (no jerseys) with their uniforms. This is not a dress down day, so regular uniform attire is required. However, we would love to see as many orange Indigenous shirts as possible on Monday. We will also be providing orange ribbons for all students during first block.
There are many events happening across Metro Vancouver on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Tuesday, September 30). We encourage you to participate in an event in your neighbourhood.
Halloween Bash: Early Bird & Volunteering
Spooky News! This is your last weekend to grab early-bird tickets for our Inaugural STMC Halloween Bash. Early-bird pricing ends soon — get your tickets now before prices go up!
We’re thrilled to host an unforgettable evening of Halloween fun — all in support of our upcoming grad festivities.
What’s in store:
• Games, prizes, and a 50/50 draw
• Toonie Toss and 100 Squares
• Costume Contest with prizes
Costumes are a must! Dress to impress, scare, or sparkle — let’s make this a night full of creativity and fun.
19+ only – please drink responsibly.
Tickets & More Info: https://trellis.org/stmchalloweenbash25
Want to help make this event even better?
Volunteer with Us! Sign up for a volunteer spot here ➡️ volunteersignup.org/9ML9J
This isn’t just another Halloween event — it’s a one-night-only community celebration with games, prizes, and memories in the making. Tickets are limited, so secure yours today!
See you there,
The Grad Committe
Immunization Forms
Every year, STMC partners with Fraser Health to aid in immunizations for our grade 9 students. The immunization clinic dates this year will be:
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 and Friday, October 10th, 2025
This year Fraser Health is utilizing online consent forms for routine school aged immunizations. While physical letters of consent will to be distributed to students who do not provide online consent to ensure everyone has access to these clinics, families are encouraged to provide consent online to save time and paper.
Families can review and provide consent at the following link:
https://immunizationconsent.gov.bc.ca/s/
Families are also encouraged to check their student’s immunization records even if they are not in grade 9 to ensure their immunizations are up to date. During the clinics routine school aged immunizations can be requested and administered for any grade level of student. Families can check their child’s immunization records online to see if they need any vaccines by logging into immunizationconsent.gov.bc.ca/s/ then looking at “Immunization Forecast”.
If you have any questions, please contact our school nurse line at 604-918-6920.
Here is the School Vaccination Information for Parents document. Other resources from Fraser Health can also be found at: https://www.fraserhealth.ca/SchoolHealth
STMC Faith Sharing Club
“Sometimes what looks like an obstacle in your path is actually a gift meant to move you in a different direction” – Jane Lee Logan
We personally invite all to join the STMC Faith Sharing Club starting next week, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 pm over Zoom:
https://stmc-bc-ca.zoom.us/j/69092041840
Meeting ID: 690 9204 1840
Moderators: Susan and Jude Silveira
No pre-requisites. See schedule below: If you miss the Tuesday session, catch it on Thursday.
| September 23, 2025 | Biblical Discernment – Abraham |
| September 25, 2025 | Biblical Discernment- Abraham |
| September 30, 2025 | Biblical Discernment- Moses |
| October 2, 2025 | Biblical Discernment – Moses |
| October 6, 2025 | Biblical Discernment – Joseph |
| October 7, 2025 | Biblical Discernment – Joseph |
| October 9, 2025 | Biblical Discernment – Nathaniel |
| October 14, 2025 | Biblical Discernment – Nathaniel |
| October 16, 2025 | Biblical Discernment- Judas |
| October 21, 2025 | Biblical Discernment – Judas |
| October 23, 2025 | Catholic understanding of Friendship |
| October 28, 2025 | Catholic understanding of Friendship |
| October 30, 2025 | Open Forums – Discuss anything about the Catholic Faith |
| November 4, 2025 | What is All Souls Day and All Saints Day |
| November 6, 2025 | What is All Souls Day and All Saints Day |
| November 11, 2025 | Remembrance Day |
| November 13, 2025 | Remembrance Day |
| November 18, 2025 | Catholic understanding of Gifts and Talents |
| November 20, 2025 | Catholic understanding of Gifts and Talents |
| November 25, 2025 | Open Forums – What do you want to see next |
| November 27, 2025 | Open Forum |
| December 4, 2025 | Advent |
| December 11, 2025 | Advent |
3 Pillar Advisory Committee
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 ().
Parent Association: Contact Us
Hello STMC parents! This contact list is a resource to connect you with the Parent Association team for the 2025–2026 school year.
Use it to stay informed, reach out with questions, and get involved as we work together to support our students and build our school community.
STMCPA Website: St. Thomas More Collegiate Parent Association
Family Education Sessions
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
After School Academic Support
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
Save the Date
Oct
10
Immunization Clinic
For those that missed the October 2 clinic date, there will be a follow up clinic date on October 10.
Oct
25
STMC Inaugural Halloween Bash – Come if You Dare!
Join us on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the StanJean Centre (STMC Gym) for a spooktacular night of fun, music, and community—all while supporting our Grad 2026 activities! We’re excited to welcome all families and friends in the STMC community to join the fun!
Costumes are a must! Dress to impress, scare, or sparkle—let’s make this a night full of fun, frights, and creativity! 19+ only – please drink responsibly.
Tickets / More Info: https://trellis.org/stmchalloweenbash25
Join us… if you dare!
