Dear MTS Families,

Following a week of Parent Teacher Interviews in Week 8 our families and staff are now engaged in meetings for those students with additional needs, formulating personal plans for continued success both in and outside of the classroom. These meetings, involving class teachers, parents and on occasion the Principal or Assistant Principal are an indication of the collegiality that exists at Mother Teresa School. A huge thanks to Mrs Gemma Francis, Mrs Jan Rawlins and all of our Classroom Support Assistants for the work they put in to ensure that every child at Mother Teresa School has the opportunity to develop as learners.

Academic Awards
Week 10 is an opportunity to acknowledge the dedication and achievements of many of our MTS students through the presentation of Academic Effort and Achievement awards. This assembly will take place from 12:45pm on Friday 5 July in the school hall. The winners of these awards will be published via COMPASS on Monday. Parents are most welcome to attend.

Pyjama Day
On Friday 5 July the MTS community will take part in a Pyjama Day. To support those in our community who are less fortunate than us, we have been asked to bring food supplies for St Vincent de Paul to distribute. A flyer was distributed earlier this week, outlining the items that each year level is required to bring. Thank you for supporting this initiative.

Staffing News
Mrs Tina Bruce (1 Amber) has accepted a position at Black Mountain School. She will be with us for the commencement of Term 3 and her last day with the students will be Friday July 26 Week 1 Term 3. Mrs Bruce has been an integral part of our school community and we know she has dedicated much of her time and energy to the growth and development of our students. We are truly grateful for her service and the positive impact she has had on our school community and wish her all the best for the future.

Student Illness
A reminder to please keep any children at home who are sick. This prevents the spread of germs throughout our community, particularly during this cold and flu season.

God bless,

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 that: We are called to Dream.
“Don't be afraid to dream big because we have a big God who can do all things. It is only through God's power that we can accomplish all the dreams he has put in our hearts.” Matthew 19:26

Our value next two weeks is: Forgiveness we do this ‘The Mother Teresa School Way by’:

• Model kind behaviour
• Be forgiving and ask for forgiveness
• Encourage random acts of kindness as a family
• Encourage empathy

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 sacrament of Reconciliation 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 and return slips by Monday 1^stJuly

Week 2 Term 3

- Information Session - Tuesday 30 July 1:00pm and 6:00pm at the Church

- Enrolment weekend - Saturday 3 August and Sunday 4 August

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

30 June 2024 - Year B

“Little girl, I say to you, arise.”

Something to Think About
How do you know if someone is alive? Can you feel your heart beating?
Maybe a grown up can show you how to take your pulse.

The Story
Today’s gospel shows us that no problem is too big for Jesus.
A man named Jairus asked Jesus to heal his daughter who was dying. By the time Jesus arrived, the little girl had died. But Jesus raised her back to life.

Click to watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1KAC6Jrofg

Peace and best wishes
Anne Leet REC

We Need Your Help

Friday next week is PJ Day. In solidarity with those people who are doing the ’Vinnies sleepout’ everyone at MTS wears their PJ’s. We are reaching out to those in need in our community. The food supplies in the St Vincent de Paul Food pantry at Holy Spirit Church needs urgent replenishing. We ask that every student please bring in a food item so that those doing it tough can prepare healthy meals and lunches.

Please bring your food items in by Friday 5^th July 

Every grade has been designated a specific food item as a guide.

Any food items would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

ELC- Cereal

Kinder – Canned Tuna & Salmon, soup

Yr 1 – Pasta, rice, noodles

Yr 2 – Sauces for curry, macaroni & cheese, Chicken tonight

Yr 3 – Biscuits: - sweet, savoury, plain

Yr 4 – Spreads: - honey, jam, vegemite, nutella

Yr 5 – Tinned vegetables & fruit

Yr 6 – Tinned Spaghetti, Baked Beans, Braised Steak

Please ensure food has not past the expiry date and non-perishables only.

Siena K was invited to be the special guest judge in a lunchbox-making competition for Dietitians Australia who used the event to raise awareness of the importance of good nutrition in the first five years. The contestants included two members of Parliament, a senator and a representative from the national press gallery. Siena had to judge based on which lunchbox was the most appetising. 

It was a great event. Well done Siena.