WHOLE SCHOOL FOCUS

The Whole school focus theme for this year is ‘Walking Together’ every family will receive a beautiful prayer card next week supporting the theme. Please place it in a prominent place so it can be share with those in your family.

We will show the value of Courage towards those we meet in our class and on the playground by following 

‘The Mother Teresa School Way’:

• Showing confidence
• Thinking creatively
• Being a positive risk taker
• Having a healthy self-esteem
• Standing up for what’s right
• Having a sense of achievement
• Thinking and acting independently
• Getting involved in service initiatives

FOCUS ASSEMBLY

Thank you to Mrs Radic, Mrs Macarthur, Mrs O’Keefe & Mrs Snowdon along with the students in Year 4 Amethyst & Indigo, for presenting a fabulous Prayer Focus on Courage. The students did an amazing job at presenting what courage looks like at MTS. They shared a fabulous so with actions about ‘I’m going to brave, I’m going to be strong and courageous.’

1st Sunday of Lent 26 February 2022 - Year A

“Jesus fasted for forty days and nights and was tempted.”

The Story

In the first week of Lent each year we hear the story of Jesus’ time in the desert where he was tempted by the devil. The devil tried to tempt Jesus to do the wrong thing – three times! - but Jesus was strong, and he did not give in. Jesus remembered the words of Scriptures which gave him the wisdom to make the right choices. When the devil saw that he could not trick Jesus, he went away. Then angels came to help Jesus.

Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc-x4qKY6Wc

LENT & ASH WEDNESDAY

PROJECT COMPASSION

At Mother Teresa School, we are trying to reach out to others and bring hope to those who are less fortunate than ourselves during this time of Lent by raising money for Project Compassion.  We encourage you to talk to your child about the importance of giving to those in need and to give generously.  Each class has a Project Compassion box available for the children’s donations. 

We invite all families to contribute by sending in the envelops each week.  Please talk to your child/ren about this important project and aspect of Lent. Let us remember though that it is not how much we give, but the compassion that accompanies our giving.   

We encourage you to put your compassion into action this Lent through your prayer, fasting and almsgiving by supporting Project Compassion. On Wednesday each student received a set of envelopes for their weekly donations. The ELC will be given Project Compassion boxes. This week we raised $125.90 this money goes toward Laxmi in Nepal. During Lent we will be looking at ways we can follow the beautiful example Jesus showed us.

Laxmi's story

Nepal

After losing her father at a young age, Laxmi was at risk of falling further into extreme poverty. But with the support of our partner Caritas Nepal, Laxmi joined a child's club, became a leader in her school and is now a mentor to other girls in her village. 

Confirmation 2023

Thank you to all our Year 6 students and families who attended the enrolment and commitment masses last weekend. The Ministry Masses start this weekend and don’t forget to bring your item of food for the ‘Food Pantry’. Please ensure you have enrolled online and made your payment to the Parish by next Monday 27^th February. Please pray for our Year 6 Confirmation Candidates, their teachers, and families as they embark on this important time in their faith journey.

Peace and Best Wishes.

Anne Leet (Religious Education Co-ordinator)