Year 13 Mass and Celebration

Last Friday we celebrated our Year 13 Leaver's Mass, and what a special occasion it was! The largest Year 13 cohort we have had in many years at St Thomas Aquinas came together to wish each other well, and mark the end of two years (and in most cases, seven years) as the Class of 2026. After coming together for some group photos, Fr Srinu celebrated Mass, dedicated to our friend and classmate Jake Timmis. After some words from staff, we watched a video showing how our students have grown and flourished since their induction day back in 2019. Afterwards we retreated to the Quad for pizza, wedges and lots of cake, remembering times shared.

So, Year 13: thank you for the memories, the laughs, the madness and the friendships. Thank you for growing alongside one another, for being each other’s support and competition, for letting me be 'so cringe', and for making me a much more patient and tolerant person. You are a handprint on my heart. Good luck & God bless.

Maria Lavelle
Head of Sixth Form

Year 13 Mass and Celebration