StuCo Movie Day

Student Council will hosting a movie day at lunch on November 14, 2025 in the school cafeteria!

Bring your friends and come and hang out for a cozy lunch.

Model Her Way

On October 22, we had the opportunity to host our 2nd Annual Model Her Way: Women in Leadership event which highlights the amazing women we have in our STMC Community. Our keynote speaker was ‘04 Grad Katie McCallum.

With the help of our two grade 12 moderators Ariana Ogilvie and Hana Miles we were able to dive into Katie’s journey from a young girl to her current role as Director of Advancement and Community Relations at Southridge School.

We look forward to next year’s Model Her Way Women in Leadership event, as we continue to celebrate and learn from the inspirational leaders we have in our STMC community. If you are interested in speaking with our grade 12s or would like to be part of next year’s Model Her Way please contact Dominic Zimmermann at .

LRC Work Opportunity

Students from the LRC are looking for work experience opportunities within the community. A staff member will be with them the whole time. If anyone has a company or knows of opportunities for us to explore, please reach out to STMC.

Thanksgiving Mass

On Thursday, October 10, our STMC community gathered to celebrate Thanksgiving Mass. This special Mass reminds us to pause and reflect on the many blessings in our lives — our families, friends, faith, and the opportunities we are given each day. Rooted in gratitude, this Thanksgiving Mass calls us to recognize God’s presence in all things and to share our blessings with others, especially those in need. Together, we gave thanks for the gifts of creation, the people who enrich our lives, and the spirit of generosity that continues to strengthen our school family.

Good Shepherd Ministry

Our Good Shepherd walks began again this month, marking a journey of faith and service. Students and staff travel to the Downtown Eastside, near Gore and Cordova, to St. Paul’s Church—we hand out items like candy, socks, and in the colder months, toques and gloves, but also hearts ready to listen and love.

As we walk the streets, we encounter many individuals—each with their own story, their own burdens, and their own dignity. We offer simple gifts, each one carefully prepared with a prayer tucked inside. Often, it’s the prayer that touches hearts first, reminding them—and us—that they are seen, loved, and not forgotten.

Before and after each walk, we gather in prayer, lifting up the names and faces we’ve met and asking God to pour His mercy, protection, and peace upon all who live on the streets. These walks are more than acts of service—they are moments of encounter, where Christ meets us in the most unexpected places.

Below, Gr.12 student Caileigh W. reflects on her experience:

Last Monday, we were blessed with the opportunity to volunteer on the DTES with the Good Shepherd Ministry. Serving with the Good Shepherd Ministry is an experience that will move you in a different way each time you walk. Although it made us nervous at first, meeting the unhoused and having small conversations when we offered candy bags or socks was so grounding, only then do you truly realize how much you have to be grateful for. Since our first walk last year, we’ve met so many people with fascinating stories and are looking forward to encountering many more.

– Caileigh W.

Candy Drive

Beginning on November 3 and running until November 14, STMC will be running a Candy Drive in support of the Good Shepherd Ministry, which serves those in need in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

Each Monday, STMC students volunteer with this ministry—handing out socks, gloves, and offering prayers to those they meet. As part of this outreach, students also prepare small bags of candy decorated with positive and prayerful messages.

This simple symbol of compassion—a small bag of candy shared with food and encouragement—offers a moment of human dignity and reminds the “most neglected members of our community” that they are loved and not forgotten.

Candy donations can be dropped off at the front foyer

There will also be a House Competition for points! The House that places first will receive 100 house points, while last place gets nothing.

LRC Work Opportunity

Students from the LRC are looking for work experience opportunities within the community. A staff member will be with them the whole time. If anyone has a company or knows of opportunities for us to explore, please reach out to STMC.

Senior Art Studio Field Trip

Senior Art Students travelled to the Vancouver Art Gallery for a tour of the exhibit “Monsters in my Head” by Japanese Artist Otani Workshop exploring sculpture based on myths, memories and materials. Students then had an interactive program and tour about “Interconnections” at the Bill Reid Art gallery to explore complex conversations around Indigenous art, cultural appropriation, repatriation, and reconciliation; learn about the role of oral traditions and start to think about how we can move forward as a country in partnership with First Nations.

Casting Call for STMC Drama Production

2025/26 STMC Drama Production presents you with The Play That Goes Wrong by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields! The story is a slapstick comedy that follows a topsy turvy theatre troupe dealing with a murder mystery, where the ill-fated, drama-loving goons encounter numerous mishaps.

If you would like to read the play The Play That Goes Wrong: High School Edition ahead of time to prepare for the audition, please Read Here.

Auditions will take place in the Drama Room (223) on the following dates at LUNCH: November 13th and 14th. There is no need to memorize lines for the audition. You will be given scenes from the play during the audition to act on the spot. No prior theatre performance or experience is required to audition!

Once casted, you will have to commit to after school rehearsal sessions (3 days a week approx., 1.5 – 2 hours per session till Winter Break). Future rehearsal sessions in 2026 will be communicated in December.

The audition results will be announced with Google Classroom and Remind App invites via email by November 19, Wednesday.

Please use the following Google Classroom Code to keep up to date: zwin4t3k

An ALL CAST Orientation/First Rehearsal will be held on November 24th, Monday (After School) in the drama room (223) and more details will follow.

** If you have any questions/concerns about the audition or the production, please send an email to Ms. Kwon ().

Music

Pep Band

Pep Band enjoyed performing at the Halloween Pep Rally!

Jazz Combo

The STMC Jazz Combo was honoured to perform for the recent St. Mark’s Breakfast.

Band-a-Palooza

Band-a-Palooza took place on October 17. We welcomed guest teachers on all of our instruments and enjoyed an evening full of music and fun.

Family & Friends Pickleball Tournament

Our 2nd Annual STMC Family and Friends Pickleball Tournament has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 21.

We apologize for the inconvenience. Please register for the event at https://trellis.org/stmcalumnipickleball25

Reach out to Dominic Zimmermann at  if you have any questions.

Thanks so much for your patience, understanding, and continued support of our STMC Alumni Association.

STMC Sun Run

St. Thomas More Collegiate has a SUN RUN team! Race Day – Sunday, April 19, 2026.

We are excited to announce that STMC will have a Sun Run team again this year. Come out and participate with your friends and family. There is a 2.5km or the 10km course.

Before registering, please note the following:

1. STMC is NOT responsible for student supervision or transportation during the Sun Run
2. STMC may offer some training resources, such as a suggested plan to prepare for running 10km and may offer some scheduled practice runs. However, please note that runners are responsible for their own training.
3. If we have less than 14 members on our team, the team will be disbanded and the members will be automatically moved into the Individual categories and you will be responsible for paying the upgrade fees
4. Youth team technical shirts will have STMC Knights printed on the back; however, the Cotton shirts will NOT have a team name on the back due to a limited area of print size
5. Parents and siblings are welcome to register as part of the Sun Run team, however, the number of youths must be greater than the number of adults on the team.

To register, please go to team member registration and select STMC Knights

*Be sure you are on the Youth Team Challenge (before adding your name and details)

Team Name: STMC Knights
Access Code: RKVEDF

Students choose Youth Team Challenge: Youth 10km
Parents choose Youth Challenge: Adult 10km

Link to JOIN YOUR YOUTH TEAM: team member registration

Knights Christmas Market

The holiday season is just around the corner! Join us at the Knights Christmas Market 2025 on Saturday, November 22 for festive shopping, delicious treats, and fun for the whole family.

This year, we’re adding a special Gingerbread Lane, where creativity meets holiday cheer!

RSVP today at www.stmcpa.ca/event-details-registration/knights-christmas-market-2025
and get 1 entry into our raffle.

Want to be part of the magic? We’re looking for volunteers to help bring Gingerbread Lane and other festive activities to life! Email us at
to get involved.

Follow along for vendor spotlights, holiday updates, and all the festive details leading up to the big day!

Plant Sale & Santa Photos

The Knights Christmas Market returns on Saturday, November 22, 2025, and so does one of our most cherished traditions—the Plant Sale.

We invite all STMC families and staff to take part in this wonderful school event. You can now pre-order your poinsettias, holiday wreaths, and indoor plants, and book your Santa photo session—all through the same link below:

Order and book here: https://trellis.org/knightschristmasmarket25/items

As a special Halloween treat, use the coupon code Santa1st to unlock one of 20 free Santa photo spots, available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note that there are only 4 days left to place your plant pre-orders and take advantage of this early offer.

Thank you for your continued support in keeping the Knights Christmas Market a treasured STMC tradition. We look forward to celebrating the season with you.

Warm regards,
The Knights Christmas Market Team