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Dear Parents
As a Catholic learning community,
all at Mother Teresa School are called
to care, to dream, to innovate, to inspire!
Have a beautiful day on Sunday!
Confirmation
Congratulations to our Confirmation class of 2023. The children were confirmed during a beautiful ceremony on Thursday evening. Thank you to Anne Leet and the Year 6 teachers for preparing the children for this very small occasion.
Staffing News
Today was our beautiful and amazing Sue McCluskey's last day at leaving Mother Teresa School. Sue is taking up a position at the Department of Defence. Sue has been at MTS for over 8 years I know we are all going to miss her very much. Sue has been the face of Mother Teresa, greeting and welcoming families, answering all your questions, and caring for your children.
Mrs Steph Reed, who currently covers two days in our student reception and three days as CSA will move across to take up the front office reception position, until the end of the year. We have advertised to replace Steph's classroom support hours.
Goodbye Message from Mrs McCluskey
As I say my last goodbye to the students, colleagues, friends and families of MTS, I would like to pass on my sincere thanks to all of you who have filled my bucket over the past 8 & 1/2 years. I take with me many wonderful memories and will treasure all the moments we chatted, laughed, smiled, cried, and embraced everything that is life at MTS. I wish everyone all the best and am sure that I will see you again one day.
Enrolment Time
The Catholic Schools enrolment period officially commenced on Monday and concludes on Friday 26 May.
Please encourage friends and family to complete enrolment forms, available on our website.
We have already received a significant number of Kindergarten enrolments for 2024. Please let interested people know about our enrolment period and encourage them to get their enrolment forms in before 26 May.
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 fencing will be erected, early next week. This will block off the access driveway in front of the ELC. 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
Principal
WHOLE SCHOOL FOCUS
The Whole school focus theme for this year is ‘Walking Together’.
‘The Mother Teresa School Way’:
Year A | Sunday 14th May| white
"I shall ask the Father and he will give you another Advocate."
The Story
Jesus tells his disciples that, if they love him, they will do what he asks of them. What does Jesus ask of them, and of us? Jesus asks us to love others, forgive others, be helpful, respect others. Jesus tells them they don’t have to do this alone. The Holy Spirit will always be with us as a helper. These words are a great comfort, for they assure us that God is always with us.
Video
Click to watch the video and sing along! https://youtu.be/0VDpHibftHs
Confirmation 2023
On Thursday evening our Confirmation candidates received the sacrament in a beautiful and moving ceremony. Their sense of reverence and awareness of the importance of the sacrament in their lives was very palpable.
Our sincere thanks to Fr Richard Thompson the Vicar General for his gentle and inspiring presence; to Fr Troy, Fr Eden, and Mel Unwin for their unfailing support. Kelly Boyton, Jodie Tanchevski, Jess Binet, Belinda Hicks, Kieren Russell, and Craig Hart for their dedication in preparing the students so well. Thanks also to Leisa Keen for the beautiful music which made the ceremony complete. A special thank you to the Year 6 students who did not make their Confirmation but walked the journey with their peers and finally, to the parents who supported their children on this important part of their faith journey.
Beatitudes for Mothers’ Day
Blessed is the mother who understands her children, for she shall inherit a kingdomof memories.
Blessed is the mother who knows how to comfort, for she shall inherit her children’s devotion.
Blessed is the mother who guides by the path of righteousness, for she shall be proud of her offspring.
Blessed is the mother who is never shocked, for she shall receive confidence.
Blessed is the mother who teaches respect, for she shall be respected.
Blessed is the mother who emphasises the good and minimises the bad, for in like manner her children themselves make evaluations.
Blessed is the mother who treats her children as she would be treated, for her home shall be filled with happiness.
Blessed is the mother who has character strong enough to withstand the inconsiderate remarks and resentments of the growing child, for again in due time, she shall be honoured.
Peace and Best Wishes.
Anne Leet
Religious Education Co-ordinator
Congratulations to Piyushi B, Raeland L, Paige G, Ruby M, Jasmine R, Eva B and Eli C who represented Mother Teresa and the North/Gungahlin region at the ACT Swimming Championships on Tuesday at the AIS. They all achieved great results.
A special congratulations to Paige G who finished 3rd in the 200m IM.
Congratulations to the Mother Teresa Netball team who were crowned ACT Champions at the Netball ACT Finals Day on Thursday. MTS emerged victorious after a nail biting grand final that went to extra time. They now have the opportunity to represent the ACT at the NSW State Cup.
Apply now for the Future of Education Equity Fund 2023.
Apply now for the Future of Education Equity Fund for the 2023 school year.
Eligible low-income ACT families can receive one-off payments for financial assistance to help cover the costs of their children’s educational expenses such as sport equipment and activities, music lessons, school uniforms and excursions.
The Fund is open to eligible students enrolled in preschools (attached to a school)
through to Year 12 in the ACT.
Further information and the online application form is available here.
Social media and safety
Nowadays, social media is a part of our daily lives and kids are spending more and more time online. Whilst, social media can provide many benefits for kids, such as keeping in contact with friends and family, opportunities to explore different ideas, learn with others and develop digital media literacy, it can also expose our children to risks.
By staying informed and educating ourselves and our children about how to stay safe online and the steps to take if things get unsafe, we can support our children to keep their time online safe.
Parentline provides us with a list of guidelines to help our kids stay safe online:
- Encourage them not to share passwords with friends
- Change privacy settings to make sure their information is private and limit who can connect with them
- Encourage them to connect only with people they know offline
- Set a good example - role model safe, healthy and positive online behaviours
- Use strong passwords and update them regularly
- Asking a trusted adult before posting any personal information online, including for competition entries
- Be involved and stay involved – take an interest in the sites they are visiting and get to know them
- Teach them about the consequences of sharing something online
- Keep identifying information to a minimum - eg. do not reveal their location
- Contact the Police immediately if you become aware of grooming on social media
- Be aware of what your child is doing online and who they talk to
- Monitor your child’s time online - keep computers or devices in shared areas
- Encourage them to talk with a trusted adult about online issues
- Use filters or parental controls to manage content your child has access to
- Educate and empower – help your child develop strategies to deal with issues (eg. reporting to an adult)
Your child might ask you to sign them up to a popular game or online social media site. If this occurs, it’s important to check the minimum age requirements and to continue supervising your child’s use. Parentline and Common Sense Media provide us with some useful information on the age requirements for different online platforms:
- Multi-player online games –
- Moshi Monsters, Club Penguin, World of Warcraft, Minecraft (ages ranging from 5-12+)
- Media sharing - YouTube, Tik Tok (ages 13+, and/or requiring parent permission)
- Social media networks – Facebook, Instagram, Discord (ages 13+)
- Microblogging - Twitter, Tumblr (ages 13+)
- Video conferencing - Skype, FaceTime (18+ or adult permission)
Importantly, if you do see unsafe content or behaviours online, report it:
- The Office of the eSafety Commissioner
- Crime Stoppers:Make a report online or call 1800 333 000
- Police:Contact your local police station
For more information visit:
Social Media and Safety | Parentline
Being safe on the internet | Kids Helpline
Online safety | eSafety Commissioner
Common Sense Media: Age-Based Media Reviews for Families | Common Sense Media
Getting started with social media: TikTok, YouTube, Instagram
This 30-minute webinar is designed for parents and carers of young people in primary and secondary school. It includes practical tech tips, conversation starters and digital parenting advice.
It will cover:
- creating a positive digital identity
- privacy and sharing online
- managing what you see online
- good practices in group chats
- help-seeking.
Term 2 dates (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
3 May 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm
22 May 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm
8 June 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm
Online relationships and consent: sending nudes and sexting
This 30-minute webinar is designed for parents and carers of young people in secondary school.
It will cover:
- the impact of sharing nude images without consent
- practical suggestions for starting the chat about respectful relationships, consent and pressure to send nudes
- where to get support for a young person who has experienced abuse.
Term 2 dates (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
25 May 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm
14 June 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm
eSafety 101: how eSafety can help you
This 30-minute webinar is designed for parents and carers of young people in primary and secondary school.
It will cover:
- who we are
- what you can report to eSafety
- helpful advice and resources for parents and carers.
Term 2 dates (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
24 May 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Setting your child up for success online
This 30-minute webinar is designed for parents and carers of young people in primary school.
It will cover:
- age-appropriate expectations and boundaries
- online risks and strategies to keep your children safe
- where to find support for you and your child when things go wrong.
Term 2 dates (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
31 May 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm
For more information or to register click here.
20th of May 1-2pm
- Ages 12-15: arudinos (coding and electronics)
- Ages 8-11: hands on science experiments and electronics
FAQs
Where will the workshops be held?
The workshops will be held in-person on campus at ANU at the Birch Building (#35).
As this event will be held in person, ACT COVID-safety protocols will be followed by all volunteers. It is expected all participants will also abide by the ACT COVID regulations at the time of the workshop.
What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Parking is free on campus at ANU on weekends.
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Please direct any questions to canberra.president@robogals.org
For more information please click on the following link:
https://www.interschools.com.au/news/new-participants-for-2023-can-sign-up-for-their-snowid-now/