Mother Teresa School Harrison eNewsletter

Principal's Message Term 2 Week 4 - 2023

Dear Parents

As a Catholic learning community,

all at Mother Teresa School are called

to care, to dream, to innovate, to inspire!

Staffing News

It is the year for change for a number of staff. Justine Henshaw has decided to move interstate and will be leaving at the end of the term. This is another big loss to the school as Justine has been working at MTS for over 10 years.

As advised earlier this term Therese Cronin (Year 3) and Andrew Keighran (Year 5) will also be leaving to travel overseas and Jayne Davis (Classroom Support Assistant and Student Welfare) has decided to move back to England to be closer to her family.

All positions have been advertised.

Our School Counsellor, Bronwyn Whyatt, is leaving CatholicCare to take up a position with the Perinatal Wellbeing Centre in Canberra. Bronwyn has worked with many of our families and children over the last 18 months. Bronwyn will leave her position in the next three weeks.

For the next three weeks, Carly Salmon will be covering for Mrs Lauren Maher who is accessing Long Service Leave. Lauren is travelling overseas to meet up with extended family. We wish her safe travels.

University of Canberra Occupational Therapy Program

Unfortunately, we have recently been informed that the Occupational Therapy program is currently on hold. The University is having difficulty employing another Occupational Therapist Educator. We are thankful for the wonderful opportunities and shared learning this collaborative partnership has developed and are hopeful that we can resume our collaboration in the future.

Athletics Carnival

Congratulations to Jackman who was the winning house for our athletics carnival. We would also like to congratulate our age champions.

Matt Giteau Cup

Congratulations to all the students who participated in the Matt Giteau Cup during the week and the support provided by staff and parents. Well done to our Year 3/4 team who go on to play in the finals!

Cross Country

Congratulations to the following students who have made it through to the North/Gungahlin Cross Country Carnival. Do not forget to register via QKR to be able to attend.

AGE	BOYS	GIRLS	AGE	BOYS	GIRLS
12 Years	Brody P	Olivia J	11 Years	Luke J	Luciana R
	Nikos V	Piyushi B		Patrick M	Amy H
	Michael H	Charlotte P		Luca D	Addison M
	Mason H	Naomi C		Max A	Lily H
	Tyler R	Ruby S		Noah F	Anessa C
10 Years	Dash M	Ruby M	9 Years	Lachlan R	Zara F
	Kai P	Maria M		William M	Grace P
	Will G	Olivia H		Bailey M	Mia B
	Hamish M	Georgia L		Lachlan P	Siena K
	Colin A	Isabelle O		Zane P	Lacey P
8 Years	Harry A	Charlotte S
	Romeo I	Elsie S
	Harry J	Mackenzie B
	Neil K	Dejashya A
	Arlo P	Leno S

Oz Tag

Oz Tag will be going ahead. We will send out more information on Monday with further details.

RAT Kits Sent Home

On Thursday the children were given two Rat kits to take home. This was in response to the number of members in our community who are currently testing for COVID. Please remember children should not attend school if they display flu-like symptoms or test positive the morning before attending school.

Are You Leaving MTS

We are receiving lots of enquiries for enrolment in all grades across the school. If you are aware of a possible move, please advise as soon as possible. This will help with our planning for Semester two 2023 and beyond.

Enrolment Time

The Catholic Schools enrolment period has officially commenced and concluded on 26 May. All families with siblings attending our ELC need to also enrol by the end of May to secure a place.

Please encourage friends and family to complete the enrolment form, available on our website.

Enrolment time for all Systemic Catholic schools occurs from Monday 1 May until Friday 26 May. This includes our Systemic Schools of St John Paul II College, Merici College and St Francis Xavier College, and the Holy Spirit and Mother Teresa Early Learning Centres (ELCs) for our pre-schoolers.

Please spread the word!

ELC Open Days

ELC refurbishment and car park arrangements

With the plans of the ELC refurbishment approved it is expected that construction will commence soon. Due to delays with several building approvals required the commencement date has been pushed back. Once the project commences the access driveway in front of the ELC will be blocked off. This will mean that ELC parents will need to park in the car park and school afternoon pick-up for everyone will be at the back of the school near the covered walkway.

Uniform Shop Opening 2023

Our uniform shop volunteers have advised that they will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8.30am - 9:00am. Access to the uniform shop is from the side sliding door (car park side) of the Hall. The current stock is very low.

God bless and have a lovely weekend

Carmel Maguire

Principal