Pet & Friends

This week marks the Holy Week and the seventh week in STMC’s Lenten Journey. Holy Week encourages us to pause and reflect on the death of Jesus and the gift of eternal life through Jesus; our Lenten Journey gives us time and space to grieve the death of loved ones and honour their move to their heavenly home.

As part of our Lenten Journey, the Learning Commons is hosting two therapy dogs and their owners through Pet and Friends on Monday, April 14 from 12:30-1:30. Students are invited to come and sign up in the Learning Commons for a 10 minute slot.

Career Life

The Career Life Course at STMC builds the skills needed to guide students in their journey of becoming who they want to be in the world and to prepare them for purposeful career-life development.

In Career Life Explorations, grade 10 students have learned the skills needed to prepare a cover letter and resume and will now move to the next step: the interview. On Wednesday, April 16, all grade 10 students will meet with staff or alumni in a mock interview setting. Students are asked to dress in business casual and have a printed copy of their resume.

Mr. Kyle O’Genski will present to the grade 12 students on the importance of networking, personal branding and LinkedIn. Grade 12 students are encouraged to sign up for a 5 minute photo shoot with the Media Team for a professional LinkedIn photo. As this is a professional photo, it is suggested to wear business attire on the top (blazer or a dress shirt or a dress shirt & tie).

https://www.linkedin.com/school/st-thomas-more-collegiate/

Walkathon 2025

We are approximatey two weeks out from our Walkathon fundraiser! We are off to an amazing start as we are currently at 21% of our goal with 26 of our students and their families contributing – thank you! Every single contribution, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference. With over 700 students in the school, there’s so much potential to reach our goal!

Thank you so much to our top fundraisers so far!

Incoln Chan – $1100
Grace Haffner – $1000
Nathaniel Blanca – $810
Wyatt Kully – $600
Sophie Chan – $585

Here’s how you can support:

1) Donate or share the fundraising link on your social media accounts: www.tinyurl.com/stmcwalks25
2) Spread the word with your family, friends and communities whether it’s your parishes and weekend extracurricular activities!

We are looking to raise $40,000 this year in order to fund a few student-driven initiatives that will contribute to student life and school spirit.

These initiatives include:

a) new and fixed drinking fountains throughout the school
b) seating for the front foyer
c) speaker system for our multipurpose room and fitness centre

Thank you for all your continued support!

The STMC Walkathon Committee

Music Knight

Experience two wonderful nights of music by the Junior and Senior STMC Band and Choir! The Junior Music Knight will take place on April 15 at the STMC StanJean gymnasium, and the Senior Music Knight will take place on May 6, at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC.

Purchase Tickets for the Junior Music Knight: Trellis

Purchase Tickets for the Senior Music Knight: UBC Tickets

Lenten Journey Reflections

The theme for our Living Jesus in our Hearts Throughout Life initiative for this week is: Death: Dying & Eternal Life. We are invited to reflect on the dignity of both life and death.

For each person, this theme may resonate in a unique yet deeply personal way. It might invite you to consider how you cherish each moment of life. For others, it could mean reflecting on how we honour the elderly and those nearing the end of their journey. And for some, it may be an invitation to release the fear of death and embrace the promise of eternal life.

This week’s reflection is: What does the dignity of life mean to me? How can I show this?

We encourage you to take a brief moment to have a short conversation about this—whether with a sibling, friend, child, parent, or as a family—during dinner, on the ride home from school, or whenever you find a quiet moment together.

We would love to hear about the discussions that take place. If you could take a couple minutes to submit your reflection and be part of this shared experience of faith. These reflections not only deepen your own journey but also inspire and uplift our community.

Link: Google Survey

Walkathon Volunteers Needed!

Spring is all about fresh starts—and what better way to celebrate the season than by coming together for our annual STMC Walkathon!

We’re looking for parent and guardian volunteers to help along the route, hand out meal, and cheer on our students as they walk for school spirit and wellness.

Let’s step into spring with purpose, positivity, and community!

📍 Sign up to volunteer: https://volunteersignup.org/WMFXX

Thank you for supporting STMC—we can’t do it without you!

Live Jesus in Our Hearts

STMC Current and Alumni Parents… Please join us on Wednesdays from 6 pm to 7 pm for Community Fellowship where we discuss how we can “Live Jesus in Our Hearts”.

When & Where we meet: 6 pm to 7 pm

On the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Wednesday of each month, we will be on Zoom (Zoom link). On the 4th Wednesday of each month, we will meet in person, at STMC for coffee and snacks.

What we do:
When we meet together in fellowship, we will discuss:

• How you can help your child to grow into the adult you want them to be.
• How to help your child transfer skills, knowledge and learnings to their friends and to other families within the STMC community.
• How to help and support your child and yourself to grow in faith.

We will also discuss:

• What gifts you have to help your child grow spiritually.
• What gifts you have and how to use those gifts to make your family into intentional disciples for Christ.

Holy Thursday Service

Join us for our Holy Thursday Service on Thursday, April 17th at 10:45 AM in the gym. All are welcome as we enter into the sacred Triduum together.

2 Weeks to Go: A Knight to Remember Gala

The countdown is on! We’re just two weeks away from “A Knight to Remember” Gala 2025, presented by Matrix Film & Event Rentals—an unforgettable evening of celebration, community, and connection in support of our students.

This year’s casino-themed event promises a night full of excitement, including:

• Thrilling casino games (blackjack, roulette, craps)
• Live music by talented STMC alumni performers
• A delicious buffet dinner
• Our prestigious Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
• Live & Silent Auctions – featuring exclusive items and experiences

Event Details:
Friday, April 25, 2025
Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre
Doors Open: 6:30 PM | Event Starts: 7:00 PM
Tickets: $175 each | $1,400 for a table of 8

Proceeds from the evening will support the Knights Annual Fund, which provides essential funding for programmatic needs identified by our students and teachers.

Join us for a night of fun, fellowship, and lasting memories—you won’t want to miss this Knight to Remember!

Kyle O’Genski, Grad ’00
Director of Development & Community Relations

Gala 50/50 is Now Live!

This is your chance to win big while supporting a great cause for our school! A portion of the funds raised through the 50/50 will support student programs and school initiatives.

Must be 19 or older to participate.

Vocations Field Trip

Any students interested in attending the annual Vocations Field Trip to Mission, BC are invited to speak with Mr. Mattiazzo. This unique experience includes visits with Father Meisl and Yoon to the Seminary of Christ the King and the Poor Clare Sisters.

Volunteer at the 3rd SFdS Spring Fair!

Calling all students and alumni who want to make a difference or need to complete service hours! This is a great opportunity to give back, gain experience, and be part of a fantastic event.

Sign up now: https://volunteersignup.org/YMYFW

We appreciate your support!

Fine Arts Week

Save the Date for Fine Arts Week!

For the week beginning May 26th, it will be the Applied and Fine Arts, Arts Week. This week will feature a series of in and out of class events put on by all areas of the Arts department.

Advertising for activities will be on various Instagram homepages.

Events will include:
Singing Competition, Jazz night, Music Advisory, Drama Props Photo Booth, Lego Masters (House Competition), Music department showcase, Union Tube and Transistor Guitar Pedal Workshop.

Check back for more updates.

Mikey’s Run

In honour of STMC Class of ’07 Grad Mike Lowe who we sadly lost last June, we encourage you to take part in Mikey’s Run. This event happens on June 29th, 2025 at the Burnaby Lake Rugby Fields.

Mike was a devoted father, son, brother, husband, friend, and a proud STMC Alum. This run is more than a tribute to Mike’s love of running – it’s a call to action. Let’s honour his legacy by creating space for openness, connection, and support. Volunteers and/or runners are encouraged to sign up through the website, Mikey’s Run.