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- Principal's Message Term 2 Week 7 2025
- Religious Education News - Anne Leet
- MTS Vinnies Day
- Sport with Mrs O'Keefe
- Second Step
- Class Awards
- The MTS Yearbook request for photos
- MTS Lunchtime Clubs Term 2
- Enrolment Contract Reminder Part 5
- Free pop-up influenza vaccination clinics for young children
- Support our MTS Netball Club
- Extra Curricular Activities at MTS
Dear Parents and Carers,
a. the Parent will be encouraged to engage in the life of the School through participation in events such as Mass, liturgies, sports carnivals and school assemblies;
b. as the Student’s first and most important educator, the Parent should actively support the Student’s learning;
c. when volunteering at the School, attending events or otherwise participating in the life of the School the Parent must act in accordance with any applicable policies, codes of conduct or procedures in place, and any directions given by the Principal or staff at the School;
d. any behaviour by a Parent or any other person that is disrespectful, threatening, harassing or inappropriate may result in access to the School being restricted or revoked and that restrictions on participation in School activities and communication with staff may be put in place in the School’s absolute discretion; and
e. the School is not responsible for enforcing court orders and staff will not become involved in disputes involving family members.
Student Conduct
8. The Parent will take steps to ensure, to the best of their ability, that the Student conducts themselves in a manner that does not cause physical or psychological harm to themselves or others.
Changeover from hats to beanies
Principal
This term ‘The Mother Teresa School Way’ is to be:
Companions on the Journey: Caring, Supporting, and Growing Together.
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:11
PRAYER FOCUS
Thank you to Kinder Scarlet and Rose, along with Mrs Fraser, Ms Higgins, and Ms Sadler — for a beautiful and thoughtful Prayer Focus on Fairness. The message was brought to life through the Gospel and the story of The Little Red Hen, offering a meaningful and relatable way for our young learners to reflect on fairness in their own lives. ‘Treat others the way you would like to be treated.’
This simple yet powerful rule teaches us how to live fairly and kindly with one another. When we are treated fairly, we feel happy, respected, and safe. Fairness creates a space where everyone feels valued and included — essential for a joyful classroom, a fun playground, and a caring school community. Thank you to the parents who came along to support the students.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us on Tuesday night to support our Year 6 Confirmation candidates. Your presence made the evening even more special for our students and their families. We extend our sincere gratitude to Archbishop Christopher Prowse for leading us in such a beautiful and prayerful ceremony—one we will remember fondly. Our thanks also go to Fr Eden for his spiritual guidance and continued support, and to our dedicated Year 6 teachers for preparing the students with such care and commitment. A special thank you to Leisa, our talented piano teacher, whose beautiful accompaniment brought a unique and moving touch to the celebration.
To the parents and carers—thank you for the love, encouragement, and guidance you have given your children on their faith journey. Your role in nurturing their spiritual growth is invaluable, and we are so grateful for your support. It was truly a memorable and faith-filled evening for our entire school community.
Something to Think
About 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.
Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnUVjLJ6Kas
Peace and Best Wishes.
The Sports Spectacle
This Thursday, we hosted our annual Athletics Carnival at the AIS, and let me tell you, it was chillier than a polar bear in a snowstorm! Trying to spot our brave 800m runners through the fog was like playing "Where's Waldo?"—good luck with that! But as the weather warmed up, the excitement heated up too. It was fantastic to witness our students pushing themselves in running distances that some might not have even imagined competing in before. Bravo, everyone!
In the middle session at school, our fabulous Kindy and Year One teachers hosted a mini sports carnival, giving the younger students a taste of athletics—because who doesn’t want to start preparing for the Olympics a few years early? There were smiles galore, and let’s just say the feedback from students was more glowing than kids on Christmas morning!
A massive shoutout to our amazing volunteers! Seriously, without you, the day would’ve been as chaotic as a cat in a room full of laser pointers. From timekeeping to raking and measuring, you made it all happen. Thank you!
Now, for the results: the final placings were Irwin, Jackman, Alcott, and Barty—who has officially claimed the title of “Athletics Carnival Champion” for two years running! Talk about a winning streak!
Ribbons for those who finished in the top three for their age group will be handed out next week.
And guess what? We had four runners qualify for the ACT Cross Country Carnival on Friday at Stromlo. Leo McCarroll finished 3rd and Lachlan Rodda took home the gold in their age groups! Outstanding job, you speedsters!
Anabelle and Harvey proudly represented Barty, receiving the Athletics Shield for 2025.
Upcoming Events
Term 3
● Capital Football Futsal School Cups Yr 5/6 Girls (23 July)
● Capital Football Futsal School Cups Yr 5/6 Boys (24 July)
● Oztag BOYS – Wednesday 30th July – North Primary (yrs 3,4,5,6)
● Oztag GIRLS – Thursday 31st July- North Primary (yrs 3,4,5,6)
The Mother Teresa School Yearbook has been confirmed for 2025, but this year, we are going to need your help to get it across the line.
Families that have been with us for a few years would know that each year, with the help of our school committee and dedicated parents and our amazing teachers, we have produced a 200 page, professionally printed yearbook featuring all classes and highlighting the momentous occasions and experiences throughout the year.
The Yearbook has always been wonderfully received in the school community and are great keepsakes for the children to reflect on their journey here. To help in that undertaking we are hoping for your assistance
We would specifically like to request any photos from the events that have occurred in term 1 while they are fresh on your memories
-swimming carnival
-Reconciliation
-Harmony day
- Excursions
If families have any photos or if you’re attending school events (sporting, social etc) and you take any photos we’d love for you to snap and send a few back to us to use in the yearbook (appropriate permissions will be sought).
If you can help us with the above, please reach out and contact the Yearbook team via the yearbook email MTSYearbook00@gmail.com
Kind regards
Lindsay Hackett
As a reminder of parents obligations when enrolling a child into a Catholic School, I will publish sections of the Parent Contract over the next few weeks. Please remind yourself of the obligations you committed to when signing the contract to join our wonderful community.
Fees, Levies and Charges
The Parent acknowledges that the School has the discretion to utilise formal collection or fee recovery processes should fees and/or charges remain outstanding for extended periods of time, if no other arrangements are put in place through an approved payment plan or the School’s fee concession processes.
15. Families may qualify for discounts if multiple children from the same family are enrolled in CECG schools under the School Fees and Levies Policy as amended from time to time.
16.Generally fees, levies and charges are payable inadvance, with invoices issued to families within thefirst few weeks of each School Term unlessalternative arrangements have been put in place atthe School.
17.The School is part of a CECG system ofschools and government funding and otherincome, including school fees, may bedistributed among member schools according toneed.
Full Fee Paying Overseas Students
18. Students on an Australian Visa not covered by Recurrent Government Funding will be invoiced full fees and the Parent must pay these fees prior to the start of each School Term. There are no refunds or concessions available for Full Fee Paying Overseas Students.
Ending the Enrolment of the Student
19. The Student will remain enrolled at the School until:
a. the Student completes their education at the School and graduates from the School;
b. the Student is withdrawn (in the Parent’s absolute discretion and for any reason) from the School in accordance with clause 22 and 23 of this Enrolment Contract;
c. the Student is expelled from the School or excluded from the CECG school system in accordance with the Behavioural Support, Suspension and Expulsion Policy; or
d. this Enrolment Contract is terminated by the Executive Director of CECG in accordance to clauses 24 to 26 of this Enrolment Contract.
20. If the Student graduates from the School, is withdrawn from the School, is expelled from the School or the Enrolment Contract is terminated by the Executive Director, the enrolment of the Student at the School automatically ceases from the last day that the Student attends the School.
21. School fees, levies and charges will continue to accrue up to and including the last day on which the Student attends the School.
Withdrawal
22. If a Parent wishes to withdraw the Student from theSchool the Parent must provide formal written notice tothe School, in the form required by the School, at least 2 weeks prior to the Student’s final day at the School.
23. If more than one Parent has signed this EnrolmentContract, and a Parent wishes to withdraw theStudent from the School, they may only do so withwritten consent of the other Parent.
More to follow next week
The ACT Government is running pop-up influenza vaccination clinics around Canberra in May and June for children aged six months to under five years. Please share the attached flyer with your school communities.
MTS netball is trying to raise $300 towards the netball club. In order to reach our goal we need MTS help.
Gungahlin grilld has a jar. Every $10 spent you receive a bottle cap to place into the jar.
Please help support MTS netball.
