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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!
NAPLAN Update
We are expecting the NAPLAN results for Years 3 and 5 to arrive early next term. The data will look very different from what has been produced in the past, Please make yourself familiar with the changes by reading the attached communication flier sent to schools by ACARA.
Nationally Consistent Collection of Data
All schools in Australia are required to participate annually in the National Consistent Collection of Data for Students with Disability (NCCD). This allows our Catholic sector to continue to provide and prioritise innovative and high-quality teaching and learning to support all students on their learning journey. Above all though, our Catholic tradition demands that educators see every child as equal, inherently sacred and worthy of dignity and respect. Our Catholic schools support children and young people with disability as an act of love, not merely as a legislative requirement.
Please refer to the attached document for more information
Parent Annual Satisfaction Survey- Tell Them From Me - Closing today
Once again students, teachers and parents will be invited to provide feedback on their experience of our school using an online survey. The surveys are an essential part of our whole school evaluation and planning process.
We would like to invite you to complete the Tell Them From Me (TTFM) Partners in Learning survey. As we value the role of parents and carers within our school community, we would greatly 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 well-being at Mother Teresa School.
The survey was provided to parents via a Compass News Feed on Tuesday. The survey will close on Friday 16 June. (Extended by one week)
The ACT Education Act 2004 applies to all children and young people living in the ACT and all schools in the ACT – Public, Catholic and Independent. An Exemption Certificate is required when:
• a child or young person of compulsory school age (6 to 17) is not attending school
full-time or registered for Home Education for a period of 5 or more weeks (25 school days – whole or part days).
Exemptions are required for all young people living in the ACT who:
• are not attending fulltime
• are not enrolled
• are not registered for Home Education
• have not completed year 10
• are not yet 17 and are seeking exemption on exceptional circumstance (eg: medical / mental health)
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.
Student Behaviour Expectations
Enrolment Time
The Catholic Schools official enrolment period has concluded however it is not too late to submit an application. All families with siblings attending our ELC need to also enrol to secure a place.
Please encourage friends and family to complete the enrolment form, available on our website.
Please spread the word!
ELC refurbishment and car park arrangements
With the plans of the ELC refurbishment approved it is expected that construction will commence soon (We are still waiting). 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
Principal
WHOLE SCHOOL FOCUS
The Whole school focus theme for this year is ‘Walking Together’.
Our value for the next two weeks: ‘FAIRNESS’ and we can do this:
‘The Mother Teresa School Way’
- Everyone is treated equally
- No one is left out
- Follow rules in: sport, games, activities & in the community
- Communicate with honesty
- Are trustworthy
RECONCILIATION/ FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
(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 Holy Communion 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 9
- Information Session - Tuesday 20 June 1:00pm and 6:00pm at the Church
- Enrolment weekend - Saturday 24 June and Sunday 25 June
11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
18 June 2023 - Year A
“Jesus summoned his twelve disciples,
and sent them out.”
Something to Think About
Do you know what the word “compassion” means? Having compassion for someone is more than feeling sorry for them – it is as if we enter into their pain and experience it with them. This makes us eager to help them! How do you reach out to others and show them kindness?
The Story
In today’s gospel, Jesus feels sorry for the people because they seem lost and confused, with nobody to lead them. Jesus sends out his twelve disciples to show God’s compassion to others, healing the sick and being helpful to people in need.
RECONCILIATION/ FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Dear Parents/Carers,
If your child is baptised Catholic and in Year 3 or above, Holy Spirit Catholic Parish Gungahlin invites you to join a special faith journey through the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion.
The Information, Prayer, and Reflection session for these Sacraments will be on
Tuesday 20 June, at Holy Spirit church
1.00pm or 6.30pm
Registration for these Sacraments is now open. Please follow the link below or scan the QR Code.
Link:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1I3KvClTnNNz_quwOUE5oCtYZg2SPVWD_dZenSa2mHKU/edit
Contact Anne Leet (Religious Education Co-ordinator) anne.leet@cg.catholic.edu.au or Mel Unwin (Sacramental Preparation Coordinator) mel.unwin@cg.catholic.org.au if you have any questions.
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.
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/
