WHOLE SCHOOL FOCUS

The Whole school focus theme for this year is:

‘We Are Bee-Attitude Keepers”

Our value for the next two weeks is: Consideration

At Mother Teresa we are going to show consideration towards those we meet in our class and on the playground by:

• Including others
• Listening attentively
• Showing good sportsmanship
• Treating others equitably
  
  
  

FOCUS ASSEMBLY

Thank you to 5 Pearl & 5 Ivory along with their teachers, Mrs Trees Williams, Mrs Carly Reeves and Mrs Alanna Grant for a fabulous focus assembly on ‘consideration’.

The symbol of the heart with helping hands reminds us that when we welcome Jesus into our lives and consider the people in our lives and the world we live in, we are Bee-Attitude Keepers.

The students did an amazing job at presenting what consideration at MTS looks like by sing ‘You Can Count on Me’ using Auslan sign language.

The Eagle and the Owl

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

There was an eagle that liked to fly very high.

A wise old owl asked the eagle, "Why do you fly so high?"

The eagle replied, "I want to see the great Creator of the birds of the sky. I want to see God."

With that, the eagle looked to the sky and flew as high as he could. Higher and higher he flew, up and up until he could not pump his wings any more.

Down and down he soared gliding his way safely back to the trees in exhaustion.

"I will work harder and become stronger," he said to himself.

He spent many days flying fast and long distances to strengthen his wings. He did this for a very long time until, indeed, he was much stronger.

He looked to the sky again. He launched himself into the air and with renewed strength flew higher than any bird had ever flown before.

He looked around with his keen eyes but he saw nothing but blue sky and the clouds below him. He could not see God.

He tried to fly even higher but his wings gave up with exhaustion once more and he soared back down to the trees.

There he saw the wise old owl once more. "Eagle," he said to him. "Have you seen what you hoped to see?"

"No," replied the eagle. "There is nothing to see up there but blue sky and clouds."

The owl paused for a moment then asked, "Must you fly in the sky to see God?"

The eagle stared at the sky but did not reply.

"You have been blessed with strength that took you higher than any other bird before. Who made you to be an eagle? Who made you to become so strong?"

The eagle's eyes came down from the sky and looked to the owl and realized that God was here all along.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. (Matthew 5:8)

Confirmation 2021

Congratulations to our Year 6 students who were confirmed this week. Their sense of reverence and awareness of the importance of the sacrament in their lives was very insightful. Our sincere thanks to Fr Thonn and Fr Falk for their gentle and inspiring presence; Katrina Battilana for her unfailing support, and to our Year 6 teachers for their dedication in preparing the children so well.  Lastly, to the Year 6 children who did not make their Confirmation but walked the journey with their peers.

May the enthusiasm of the Holy Spirit leap incessantly within you and help you to live a vibrant life.

May the warmth of the Holy Spirit’s fire be extended through your concern and care for all those who need your love.

May the blaze of the Holy Spirit’s courage enable you to speak the truth and stand up for respect, dignity and justice.

May the steady flame of the Holy Spirit’s goodness within you convince you every day of the power of your presence with others.

May the joyful fire of the Holy Spirit dance within you and set happiness ablaze in your life.

Joyce Rupp

"No one can have greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends.”

Year B | Sunday 9 May | white, and I in them, bear much fruit

Click on the link below to go to the readings and activities for this Sunday.

https://www.prayingwithchildren.org/j98prsr41n.html

Peace and best wishes

Anne Leet

Religious Education Coordinator