School Renewal Action Plan - St Thomas More College

introduced an Academic Extension Class in Years 8 and 9. These classes provide students with the
opportunity to be in a class where the work is directed more at their academic capacity. The College will
undertake a review of these classes in term 4 this year but the expectation is that these classes will be
offered from Year 8 to Year 10 in the core academic subjects in 2013.
Co- curricular Programs: The spirit and ethos of the College continues to grow through our co-curricular
program. This spirit was undoubtedly enhanced by the many co-curricular events and programs which have
occurred in 2012. Our ‘Excellence in the Arts’ program has continued to deliver high class productions.
Bugsy Malone, which was directed by Steven Days was an outstanding success in term 3 in a year which
was packed with many high quality performing arts performances. Special mention must be made of the
reinvigorated co-curricular Music Program under the leadership of Jessica Burke. This year we have had a
significant increase in the numbers of students in this program. There are 88 students enrolled in both
instrumental music lessons and ensembles. Our ensembles include: Marching Band; Concert Band;
Drumline; Showchoir; Performance choir; Amore guitar ensemble; Frettz Guitar ensemble and an AMEB
theory class.
The sporting culture at St Thomas More College continues to flourish year by year. Sporting pride on and
off the field is seen not just in the athletes but in the supporting students and families around them. The
College now offers opportunities in over 15 different sports, across various age groups, genders and
competitions. Opportunity, training and commitment have been the key factors in lifting the bar at STMC in
sport. There have been a number of major success stories for 2012, which include;
Increased numbers in all three College carnivals (Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics)
Another successful year with the Primary Cluster Sporting Competition
First place percentage trophy for SECA Athletics, three individual Age Champions
An exciting 2012 QISSN and Confraternity experience June/July Holidays
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