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Dear Parents,
As this term draws to a close, we wish to thank all of our staff, students and parents for their ongoing support in making Mother Teresa School a great place to, as the song says, "work and play well together". It has been a busy, but enjoyable and productive Term 1, with much more to come for the remainder of 2024.
Staffing News
Sadly, we farewell Mrs Marcia Quinnane. We thank her for the contribution she has made to 4 Amethyst and wish her all the best for future.
School Commencement Date for Term 2
A reminder that school will resume on Tuesday April 30 as there will be a system wide pupil free day on the Monday.
House Winners
Congratulations to the students in Jackman house, who won the Term One prize for earning the most tokens. This is the first time that Jackman has won, so they were all very thrilled. They celebrated with a barbecue lunch and a delicious snow cone!
Spare Clothing
A message from our student front office requesting donations of NEW socks and tights for our Emergency Clothes. We currently have none as they have not been replaced (as requested when handed out).
At MTS we do carry some emergency clothing, but it needs to be washed and returned to the school after use please. Underpants need to be replaced with new ones due to health regulations.
School Disco
A reminder that our school disco will take place on the first Friday back (May 3). Information has been sent out on COMPASS and is featured in this edition of the newsletter.
Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable break.
Craig and Lina
WHOLE SCHOOL FOCUS
The Whole school focus theme for this year is ‘COME HOLY SPIRIT’
This term at Mother Teresa School we will use the theme: We are called to care.
We will show the value of Courage towards those we meet in our class and on the playground by following‘The Mother Teresa School Way’:
- Showing confidence
- Thinking creatively
- Being a positive risk taker
- Having a healthy self-esteem
- Standing up for what’s right
- Having a sense of achievement
- Thinking and acting independently
- Getting involved in service initiatives
FOCUS ASSEMBLY
Thank you to Mrs Radic, Mrs Macarthur, Mrs O’Keefe & Mrs Quinane along with the students in Year 4 Amethyst & Indigo, for presenting a fabulous Prayer Focus on Courage. The students did an amazing job at presenting what courage looks like
at MTS. They told the story of David and Goliath and shared a fabulous song with actions about ‘I’m going to brave; I’m going to be strong and courageous.’
Confirmation 2024
Please pray for our Year 6 Confirmation Candidates, their teachers, and families as they prepare this important sacrament.
Parents of 2024 Confirmation candidates,
Some dates and important information for your calendars:
- Return the Confirmation sponsor and saint slip to your school by the end of Week 1
- Confirmation Prayer Night for the candidate, parent, and sponsor is on Tuesday 7 May, 6.00pm at Holy Spirit church, Amaroo.
- Confirmation Spirit Day is on Friday 17 May, 9.30am - 2.30pm at Holy Spirit church, Amaroo (more info to follow).
All our Confirmation candidates are truly embracing their ministries and getting involved in the Parish Masses. Well done! Don’t forget to bring your item of food for the ‘Food Pantry’.
14 April 2024 - Year B
"It was written that the Christ would suffer and on the third day rise from the dead."
Something to Think About
Jesus stood among his disciples and offered them peace. Do you bring peace to your family? To your friends? What can you do this week to be a peacemaker?
The Story
While the disciples were walking along the road to Emmaus, Jesus appeared to them, but they did not recognise him at first. They recognised Jesus when he broke the bread.
As the disciples were talking about this, Jesus appeared to them again. They were afraid and thought they were seeing a ghost, but Jesus showed them his hands and his feet. The disciples were filled with joy to see Jesus. They gave Jesus some fish to eat, and Jesus explained the Scriptures to the disciples.
Video: https://youtu.be/K3QkZsKLU2o
Anne Leet REC
Swimming
As mentioned in last week's newsletter, we had 22 students represent Mother Teresa School at the North/Gungahlin Regional Swimming Carnival. The students were perfect representatives of Mother Teresa School. All students should be congratulated. We achieved some incredible results including:
- Paige G - 1st in 50m Freestyle and Butterfly, 100m Freestyle, Backstroke and Butterfly, 2nd in 50m Backstroke
- Matthew R - 2nd 50m Freestyle, Breaststroke and Backstroke
- Raeland L - 3rd 50m Butterfly and Breaststroke, 100m Breaststroke
- Jasmine R - 3rd 50m Backstroke
- Eli C - 3rd 50m Backstroke
All students who have qualified for ACT will be contacted early next term.
Netball
On Wednesday, our Year 6 Mother Teresa Netball team competed at the Finals Day of the Netball ACT Years 5/6 State Cup. The team was up against the best schools from across the ACT. The girls competed with determination and pride on what was ultimately a tough day of competition. The girls finished the day beating St Benedict's in the 7th place playoff. Well done girls!
It’s MTS Disco Time - Friday 3 May!
The last chance to dance & have fun disco style in our school hall before it is renovated!
This is the Friday the end of Week 1 term 2 - what a way to start the new term!
Like last time, the Junior classes - ELC, Kinder, Year 1, Year 2 are $4 each and their disco sessions are during the school day:
ELC & Kinder: 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Year 1 & 2: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Senior classes - Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 are $6 each in the evening: 6:00pm - 7:30pm.
Payment is CASH ONLY to the classroom teachers by Weds 1 May.
If you would like to help on the night, please email communitycouncil.mts@gmail.com. You must have a valid WWVP card.
MTS Mother’s Day
To our MTS Mums, Grandma’s, Aunts & Guardians,
SAVE THE DATE!
Friday 10 May 2024 ~ 8:00am - 8:45am
The MTS Community Council would like to treat our MTS Mums with a breakfast muffin at the school morning drop off between 8am - 8:45am on Friday 10 May.
More details to come, including a compass note asking for an RSVP in week 1 Term 2, so that we can finalise our muffin order and dietary options.
If you would like to help the MTS Social Working Group with the activities on the morning of Fri 10 May, please reach out to Janice and Adelle at: communitycouncil.mts@gmail.com. We welcome all generous offers to help!
