St Thomas' Learning Journey
Prep Year
Prep is a year of discovery, curiosity, and social growth. Students develop foundational literacy and numeracy skills through play-based and structured learning experiences.
Prep Highlights- Kitchen & Garden Program
- Prep Parish Welcome to Parish School Mass
- Year 6 Buddy
- Prep 100 Days
- Swimming Program
Junior Years
In Years 1 and 2, students consolidate early learning and begin to apply their skills more independently. Reading fluency, comprehension, and writing skills expand.
Year 1/2 Highlights- 1st Week of Advent Parish Mass
- Swimming Program
- Aged Care Home visits
Middle Years
Years 3 and 4 mark a transition to deeper learning and greater responsibility. Students become more independent learners, capable of planning, reflecting, and managing tasks.
Year 3/4 Highlights- Kitchen & Garden Program
- Year 4 Overnight Urban Camp
- Year 3 extended day excursion
- Year 3 Sacrament of Reconciliation
- Year 4 Sacrament of First Eucharist
- District Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country
- Swimming Program
Senior Years
In the senior years, students take on leadership roles and model positive behaviour for younger peers. They refine academic skills, engage in collaborative projects, and prepare for the transition to secondary school.
Year 5/6 Highlights- Student Leadership
- Year 5/6 Camp (3 days/2 nights)
- Year 6 Sacrament of Confirmation
- Interschool Sport - Summer & Winter
- District Swimming, Cross Country & Athletics
- Water Safety Program - Urban Surf
- Kinder Visits
- Prep Buddy
Student Leadership
Student Leadership
As a part of their learning students are offered the opportunity to develop their leadership skills. At St Thomas the Apostle School, we foster a leadership culture with all students, specifically focusing on Year 5 and Year 6 students as they move into and through their final years of primary education.
Leadership is demonstrated through the actions of people and can be demonstrated without the need of a title. There are many Leadership positions made available to students with a particular interest in developing their skills more formally, however all students are provided with the opportunity to learn about leadership.
School Captains
The School Captains represent the school and the student body. They are recognised across the school and as such, have greater accountability for all their actions.
They are responsible for assisting with the preparation of the agenda for school assemblies, leading assemblies and presenting certificates. The School Captains also greet guests to our school, conduct school tours and speak at a range of school functions and Masses.
School Leaders
Sport Leaders: Responsible for assisting with wellbeing activities and sporting events across the school, distributing yard duty bags, and hosting lunch time events.
Art Leaders: Assist with wellbeing activities and Art events, helping younger students engage in creative lunch time events.
Community Leaders: Build and nurture our school community, promoting school spirit and assisting with Social Justice activities.
Environment Leaders: Ensure key messages about caring for our environment are shared, promoting sustainability initiatives and organising programs.
Student Representative Council (SRC)
Two members from each class is elected as a SRC member by students and teachers from Prep to Year 6 each semester.
Students attend regular meetings with the Student Wellbeing Leader (Teacher) to discuss items highlighted in their Class Meetings, allowing for student voice to bring about positive change within the school.
