St Thomas More College, Sunnybank

EXPLORING BRISBANE THROUGH A GEOGRAPHER'S LENS | Our Year 11 Geography students recently ventured into the Brisbane CBD as part of their unit, Responding to Challenges Facing a Place in Australia. 🌏📍🏙️

As part of their fieldwork, students collected primary data for their assessment while exploring Brisbane’s public squares. Working with Second Nature Asia Pacific, they investigated real-world challenges facing our city and experienced Geography beyond the classroom.

SECA ATHLETICS CARNIVAL THREE-PEAT FOR STMC | For the third year in a row, St Thomas More College has claimed 1st Place at the SECA Athletics Carnival! 🏆🦄🐓💪

An incredible achievement that reflects the dedication, talent and team spirit of our students. A huge congratulations to all our students and staff, we couldn’t be prouder of you! 💛

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3 DAYS TO GO: MAMMA MIA! OPENS THIS THURSDAY | Months of rehearsals, dedication and hard work from our students and staff are about to hit the stage, and we can't wait to share this incredible production with you. 💃💛🕺🪩

Final tickets remain, with Friday and Saturday's performances nearly sold out! 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4memn3x8

🎤 Thursday 20th August | 6:30pm - 9:00pm
🎤 Friday 21st August | 6:30pm - 9:00pm
🎤 Saturday 22nd August | 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Grab your tickets, bring your dancing shoes, and get ready for a night of ABBA favourites, laughter and unforgettable entertainment! ✨🎭

YEAR 7 SCIENTISTS EXPLORE TOOHEY FOREST | Our Year 7 students recently visited the Toohey Forest Environmental Education Centre, where they explored biodiversity through hands-on fieldwork and aquatic ecosystem investigations. 🧪🌳🌿🔬

From collecting macroinvertebrates and analysing environmental data to using microscopes and constructing food webs, students experienced science in action while learning more about the natural world around them.

Thank you to the Toohey Forest team and our dedicated Science teachers for another fantastic day of learning! 💛

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100 DAYS UNTIL GRADUATION | Today, our Year 12 students celebrated an exciting milestone... just 100 days until Graduation! 🎓✨

The countdown is officially on as they make the most of their final chapter at STMC. We can't wait to celebrate all they achieve over the coming months! 🖤💛

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CLASSROOM TO COURTROOM | Our Year 11 and 12 Legal Studies students recently stepped beyond the classroom and into the real world of the justice system with a visit to the Queen Elizabeth II Courts of Law. ⚖️🏛️

By observing real court proceedings, students connected their classroom learning to the real world, gaining valuable insights into legal processes, decision-making and the role of law in society.

A fantastic opportunity to see justice beyond the textbook! 👏✨

AUTHOR VISIT INSPIRES YEAR 7 STUDENTS | Year 7 students were thrilled to welcome award-winning Australian author Tristan Bancks Author to St Thomas More College as part of their study of Detention. 📚✍️💡

Students gained a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process, explored the ideas and influences that shaped the novel, and discovered how writers use language and structure to inform, influence and engage their readers.

An unforgettable learning experience that transformed a class novel into a real-world conversation with its creator!

FROM STMC TO THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES | Congratulations to STMC alumni Molly McGill (Class of 2018) on proudly representing Australia at her first Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as a track cycling sprinter. 🚴‍♀️🇦🇺

Molly competed in both the Team Sprint and Individual Sprint events, achieving a personal best to qualify 10th in the Individual Sprint. In the Team Sprint, Molly and her teammates finished an impressive 4th place after racing for the bronze medal.

As a College community, it is always exciting to see our alumni achieving success on the world stage. Molly's dedication, perseverance and pursuit of excellence continue to inspire our current students to strive for their own goals and dreams. 💪✨

We are incredibly proud of Molly's achievements and look forward to following her journey as she continues to work towards future competitions!

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CALEB WALKS HIS WAY TO THE PODIUM | Congratulations to Year 7 STMC student Caleb Lee, who recently achieved outstanding results in both the QA All Schools Championships and the State Road Race Walking Championships.

Competing in the 3km Race Walk, Caleb earned a bronze medal at both events, showcasing his dedication, determination and hard work. 👏🥉⭐