Dear Parents,

We have had a smooth start to the term with lots planned over the next few weeks. It has been lovely to reconnect with the children.

Staffing News

Today we farewell Tina Bruce who has been at Mother Teresa School for the last two and a half years. Tina is pursuing her career and studies in the area of inclusive education. We wish Tina all the best and thank her for her contribution to our community.

This term we welcome several new staff to the team. Please refer to the "Meet Our New Staff" section of the newsletter to find out who they are. 

With Carmel Maguire working part-time for the next 5 weeks, Craig Hart will be continuing in his role as Acting Principal during her absence. Carmel will be in from 11.30am unless required to attend a Principal's meeting. 

Miss Erin O'Leary has had to take leave from next Wednesday to the 13 September. We are working to cover her during this time. 

School Fees

Early next week we are expecting the school fee statement to be emailed by Catholic Education to parents. Please contact our office should there be any issues

Families Leaving 

We are receiving a number of enrolment requests for places at Mother Teresa School for 2025. If you are aware you are leaving can you please advise the office, as soon as possible. 

Athletic Carnival 

On Thursday 1 August, students from Year Two to Year Six will be participating in our third and final school carnival for the year, the Athletics Carnival will be held at the Australian Institute of Sport. The children will be involved in a variety of competitive and non-competitive events throughout the day, including running, novelty games and field events. There will be a strong emphasis placed on having fun, encouraging others, and participation. The cost of the Athletics Carnival and bus hire is covered by the school fees. Children are asked to wear their house colours and/or sports uniform. 

The day will run as follows:

The children will be travelling by bus to the AIS. The buses will leave school at 9:15am. 

The major event rotations will begin promptly at 10:00am and finish at 1:40pm.

The buses will pick up the students from 2:00pm to return to school. 

If you would like to take your child directly home from the carnival please do so after notifying your child’s teacher and the event coordinator who will record the time of departure.  

The students who have registered to run in the 800m are to be dropped off by private vehicle by 9am to run in those events prior to the remainder of the students arriving.

Please ensure that consent has been given for your child to attend as it not occurring at the school via the Events Notification in COMPASS, as children without consent will not be able to attend.

Kinder and Year 1 will engage in fun events at school during their Wednesday Sports sessions. 

Lunch Time Dance Club - Places still available 
With our hall refurbishment delayed until the end of Term 3, we will be offering our Wednesday Dance Club in Term 3. Cassie, our dance teacher, is happy to continue to offer her program. Enrolments will open soon so check her website: https://www.playagency.com.au/enrolment/

NAIDOC Week Mass
Today Friday 26 July, 14 of our students joined Mrs Slaven and Mr Hart in celebrating NAIDOC Mass at St Christoper's Cathedral, Manuka. The theme for this year was "Keep the Fire Burning". Archbishop Christopher Prowse spoke of the important role that education plays in reconciliation for future Australia. The students represented MTS with great reverence and distinction. Thanks to Mrs Slaven for coordinating this opportunity for our children.

God Bless,

Carmel Maguire & Craig Hart

Principal & Acting Principal