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- Principal's Message Term 2 Week 7 - 2022
- Religious Education - Term 2 Week 7 - 2022
- Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability - Copy
- MTS ACT Cross Country Representatives
- MTS Scholastic Book Club
- MTS Community Council - Social Club Upcoming Events & More!
- School Canteen - Over the counter sales week 8
- Community Council Entertainment Book
- Community Service Announcements
- I will abide by the CECG Parent Charter and conduct myself in a manner that is consistent with my obligations as a Parent in the School, and I will follow CEGC and School based policies that apply to me. I will familiarise myself with applicable policies through the CECG and School websites (ref. 15, 16, 17 & 23).
- CECG and School based policies, and the Parent Charter, do not form part of the PCA are not enforceable as such.
- I acknowledge that education of the Student is founded in a relationship of trust and collaboration between the Student, the Parent/s and the School. I will engage with the School in a collaborative manner and I will ensure that I do not make unreasonable demands of the School.
- I will trust in the experience, expertise and professional judgement of teachers at the School, and I will actively support them in the provision of the Student's education. This support may include the implementation at home and at school of strategies suggested by the School that will assist in accommodating the needs of the Student.
- I will not engage in any disrespectful, threatening or harassing or inappropriate behaviour directed towards students, other Parents or staff of the School, including through social media or other online platforms. I understand that engaging in this behaviour may result in my access to the School being restricted, or revoked.
- I acknowledge that Parents are invited to participate in the total life of the School including class activities, parent/teacher nights, School/community liturgies and activities of the Parents and Friends Association and/or Board or Community Council. However, I understand that the School has the right to modify or restrict parental participation in School activities at the School's discretion.
- I will raise concerns or issues I have about any matter involving the School in a respectful and considerate manner with staff of the School and in accordance with any process that may exist at the School.
- In relation to any behaviour or actions that I take that are connected with the School, I will not engage in conduct that has the potential to bring the School or CECG into disrepute.
Wellbeing and Behaviour
- I warrant that I have provided all relevant information to the School that may assist the School to understand and meet the Student's needs. I will provide any additional information to the School that I become aware of that may be relevant to the Student's physical, emotional or psychological needs as soon as I am able.
- I give permission for the School to contact previous schools that the Student has attended and obtain access to the Student's academic records, behaviour and well-being records, and any other information that the School deems necessary to assist in developing an understanding of the Student's needs and behaviours.
- I will actively support the implementation of behaviour management strategies designed to identify, manage and reduce any challenging behaviours of the Student. I understand that these strategies may be implemented by the School in relation to the Student in order to facilitate an environment that is conductive to optimal student learning, and to ensure the health and safety of all students and staff at the School.
- I will ensure, as far as I am able, that the Student conducts themselves in a manner that does not cause physical or psychological harm to themselves or others.
- I give permission for the School to search the Student's belongings where the School forms a reasonable belief that it is necessary to do so. The School may confiscate items which are not permitted to be at the School. I understand that if the School identifies any items that are inherently dangerous or illegal that the police may be called.
- In the case of medical emergencies involving the Student where the School is unable to contact me, I give permission for the School to take whatever action the School deems appropriate to address the immediate health and safety of the Student. I agree to pay any and all costs associated with medical treatment for the Student in these circumstances.
Afternoon Pickup through the ELC drop off zone
After school, all parents collecting kindergarten to year 6 child/ren need to pick up from the carpark located on the basketball courts. Please DO NOT use the ELC pick up/drop off zone located at the front of the school. This is a dedicated area for the ELC students only.
Tell Them From Me Surveys
Parents, Teachers and Students in Years 4 - 6 are invited to provide feedback on their experience of our school using an online survey. The surveys are an important part of our whole school evaluation and planning process. Via a Compass message, you are invited to complete the Tell Them From Me (TTFM) Partners in Learning survey.
We value the role of parents and carers within our school community, and we would appreciate your feedback. The information you provide will be used to maintain our commitment to working together in partnership, to further improve student learning and wellbeing at Mother Teresa School. The survey is anonymous and will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. You are able to access the parent survey on your computer or mobile device through URL link that was sent out via Compass.
Parent Surveys will be open for an additional week. Thank you to the 130 parents who have completed the form. I look forward to reading your feedback.
School Fees
A reminder that school fee reminders were sent out this week. Payment is now overdue. Please settle your semester one accounts as soon as possible. If you are experiencing difficulties please contact me on my email carmel.maguire@cg.catholic.edu.au.
A reminder that our next Pupil Free day is Friday 24 June. Kidsbiz will be running on that day. Please contact them if you need to book in.
School Assemblies
Our weekly school assemblies are held every Friday afternoon from 2:30pm. If you need to collect your child early from school please try to do so before this time so as to avoid interrupting the whole class.
Farewell
We would like to wish Kirsten from KidsBiz farwell as she leaves MTS Before and After School Care.
Community Council
A reminder that our next Community Council meeting is on Tuesday 14 June at 6pm in the staff room. All welcome!
COVID Reminders
Families still need to advise the school should a child be at home with COVID via our specific email address, covid.motherteresa@cg.catholic.edu.au then followed up with a Compass absentee notification through the Compass Parent Portal.
RAT kits are still available from the office should you require kits for regular testing, particularly if your child is a close contact.
God Bless
Carmel Maguire
WHOLE SCHOOL FOCUS
The Whole school focus theme for this year is ‘Do small Things with Great Love’ and the Bible reference that supports our theme for Term 2 is Ephesians 5:8, in which St Paul says:
“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord.
Live as children of light, For the effects of light are seen in complete goodness and right living and truth.”
FIRST EUCHARIST / RECONCILIATION
(children in Year 3 or older)
Please note if there are any students in grades 4, 5 or 6 who are new to our school, are Catholic and have not received the sacraments of Reconciliation or First Eucharist please email me so they can receive an invitation letter. anne.leet@cg.catholic.edu.au
Thank you to those parents who have already done so.
Please read important information below:
Week 7 Please ensure the return slip is at school by Tuesday or email anne.leet@cg.catholic.edu.au to ensure we have you on the list to receive the Sacraments.
Week 9
- Information Session - Tuesday 21 June 1:00pm and 6:00pm at the Church
- Enrolment weekend - Saturday 25 June and Sunday 26 June
Term 3
Week 6 - First Reconciliation
Tuesday 23 August 1:00pm and 6:00pm
Wednesday 24 August 1:00pm and 6:00pm
Thursday 25 August 1:00pm and 6:00pm
Week 9
Jesus Day Retreat - Wednesday 14 September at the Church
First Eucharist Masses
Saturday 17 September 3:30pm and 5:00pm - Mother Teresa School
Trinity Sunday
Year C Sunday 12th June
“Whatever the Father has is mine.
The Spirit will receive what I give and
tell you about it.”
Preparing to Hear God’s Word
God is a mystery. We cannot explain God with words or pictures, but we can talk about what God is like. What is God like for you? Maybe like a friend who listens to you. Maybe like a mother who cares for you. Maybe like a father who fixes things for you. Maybe God is like the ocean which is powerful.
The Story
Jesus promised his disciples that even after he had gone to heaven, the Holy Spirit would come and keep on helping them. Jesus says the same to us: The Spirit helps us by showing us what is true and by telling Jesus’ message to us. On Trinity Sunday we remember that God is Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This reading from John’s gospel includes each of these three parts of the Trinity. See if you can listen out for each.
The Scriptures
A reading from the holy gospel according to John 16:12-15
Jesus said to his disciples:
"I have much more to say to you,
but right now it would be more than you could understand.
The Spirit shows what is true
and will come and guide you into the full truth.
"The Spirit does not speak on his own.
He will tell you only what he has heard from me,
and he will let you know what is going to happen.
"The Spirit will bring glory to me
by taking my message and telling it to you.
Everything that the Father has is mine.
That is why I have said
that the Spirit takes my message and tells it to you."
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Something to Think About
In today’s reading, Jesus talked a lot about the Holy Spirit. Even though we cannot see the Spirit, we can still believe in the work of the Spirit. We cannot see the wind but we can see and feel the power of the wind. People who are filled with the Spirit are kind, patient, loving, compassionate and forgiving. Talk about the people in your life who are like this. Look out for them this week!
Peace and Best Wishes.
Anne Leet (Religious Education Co-ordinator)
Scholastic Book Club
Please remember that the order cut-off date for issue 4 is Wednesday 15th June.
Please only order if you are able to collect at the second hand uniform shop in the school hall Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 8.30-9.00am once books arrive.
Parents can order online via the LOOP parent portal on the Scholastic website. No orders or cash will be accepted by the school, all orders must be made online. Late orders or orders from the previous catalogue are charged a flat rate for home postage.
While school Covid restrictions remain in place, orders will be available for pick up from the school second hand uniform shop when they arrive. Dates will be advised in the newsletter and on Compass. Students in years 5 and 6 may pick up orders themselves on the way into school, however all other orders must be collected by parents. Please only order if you are able to collect at the second hand uniform shop Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 8.30-9.00am. If you are unable to do so, please order direct to your home after the catalogue has closed for school orders.
A reminder that missing or damaged orders can be reported to Scholastic using their online contact information, and that out of stock items already paid for are usually credited to the LOOP account. Parents concerned about missing, misplaced or damaged orders are advised to wait until the catalogue is closed and use the home postage option. MTS Community Council parent volunteers will be running the Book Club, so please ensure any inquiries are directed to them via the office email, rather than to school staff, teachers or librarians. We will be doing our best to make the trial run smoothly, and look forward to using school reward points earned to purchase additional books for classroom readers.
MTS Social Committee – upcoming events and more!!
It’s been a tough time for the Social Committee trying to arrange events in and around COVID so we’re excited to announce some MTS Social Events for 2022!!
Kicking off this term with our 80’s Zumba Party on 17 June (see the details below) and a Trivia Night in Term 3.
80’s Zumba Party – In the School Hall on 17th June 2022 7-9pm
Bookings: $10 https://www.trybooking.com/CABKC
With a few of our members leaving last year we would love to welcome some new members. If the Social Committee sounds like your sort of gig don’t be shy, get in touch. You can learn more about what we do and just sign on for the Trivia Night if you’d like a taster. Contact us at: MTScommunitycouncil@mail.com or through one of the Facebook pages.
Speaking of Facebook, we’re also pleased to launch our “MTS Community” Facebook page. If you’re interested in keeping up to date with all the social events & fundraisers happening at the school join up! One of our aims is to promote a strong friendly community at MTS. Having our own page means we will transition away from putting up too much information about Social Events and fundraisers on the individual Year level pages. What’s that? You didn't know about the Year level Facebook pages? They are a great way to communicate/connect with other families at MTS – perfect for finding that lost jumper, trying to recall if it’s dress up/party day, organising year level catchups etc. Check out the links below to find us and don’t forget about the school run Facebook page as well.
Facebook pages (run through Mother Teresa School Community Council (MTSCC)):
Note: The individual year level pages are renewed at the end of each year and you need to rejoin the new group.
MTS Community - for info on Social Events and Fundraisers
As advised, our canteen provider will only be open on Wednesday to Friday for online lunch orders. All lunches will now be ready for collection at 11am - over the counter sales will also be available from 11:15am-11:30am.
Support Mother Teresa School in ACT and purchase your Entertainment Membership from us today!!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Mother Teresa School in ACT
Adelle DeZilva
mtscommunitycouncil@mail.com
