Families Can Look Forward to Free Kinder in 2026

Over the past few weeks, the St Thomas More Parish leadership teams have been listening and responding to the feedback and interest from members of our different communities regarding the announcement released on Tuesday 5th of August about Woodland Early Learning Centre’s future operations.

We understand that the news about Woodlands which was sent by St Thomas More School was unexpected and that the changes to Woodlands that were communicated have been unsettling for members of our community. We know this has also raised important questions about families’ childcare and education arrangements going forward. Please be assured, Woodlands will continue to play an essential role in the education and care of our young people, in providing a safe and convenient service for our school families and others, while also supporting the long-term mission of St Thomas More Parish which owns the centre and the land it operates on.

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A Message from 2026 ELC Operator

The Best of Both Worlds: Funded Kinder with Flexible Care

“We confirm Free kinder would be available to families who have booked for 2026 and they are assured their preferred sessions within the program are met.

We are excited to share further clarity around the structure and delivery of our proposed kindergarten program at Mt Eliza House Academy. We understand that many of you are seeking reassurance about the daily timetable, how the program will run, and whether your child will have access to a sessional kindergarten place or a kindergarten place within a long day care setting.

Our vision is to provide families with the very best of both worlds:

Full Statement

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Parents Information Evening

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Thursday 18 September

6:00pm -7:00pm

313 Canadian Bay Rd, Mt Eliza

Join us for a special information evening where our new ELC operator, Mt Eliza House Academy, will present their vision and plans for 2026. This is a valuable opportunity for parents to learn more, ask questions, and engage with what lies ahead for the Centre and your child’s early education.

All interested families are warmly encouraged to attend.

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Mass Times

Weekend Mass Times

Saturday Vigil 5.00pm
Sunday Mass 8.00am & 10.00am

Weekday Mass Times

Tuesday 5.30pm
Wednesday 10.00am
Thursday 10.00am
Friday 10.00am

Adoration

Tuesday 6.00pm - 7.00pm
Thursday 9.00am - 10.00am

Reconciliation

Tuesday 6.00pm - 7.00pm
Friday 9.30am - 10.00am
Saturday 4.30pm - 5.00pm

Rosary

Monday 1.00pm