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Dear Parents and Carers,
Families Leaving
If you know you will be leaving Mother Teresa in 2025 can you advise the school office as soon as possible. We have a growing waiting list with families keen for a place in 2026.
Extended Holidays
A reminder to families taking extended leave to contact the office to confirm the number of days and if you are required to complete the extended leave application. When granted, a certificate is issued by the Principal and must be carried with travel documents.
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
Have you ever had people come to your house for a meal? How did your family look after the visitors and make them feel welcome? Did you give them something to eat and drink?
The Story
This story tells us something about God's kingdom and also about how we are to work together with Jesus and with one another to bring about the kingdom. Jesus tells us we can't expect him to do everything. When Jesus and his disciples are surrounded by thousands of people, the disciples just want to send the people away. They don’t really want to put in any effort. But Jesus tells the disciples: 'You give them something to eat'. Jesus is telling the disciples that they have a role to play in bringing about the kingdom.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWXkX9axcWs
A note was sent home two weeks ago, asking you to indicate which information session you will be attending (1pm or 6pm), or if your child will not be receiving the Sacrament of (First) Holy Communion this year.
The note should have been returned on Friday 13 June. If you have misplaced the note and would like your child to participate int the Sacrament please email anne.leet@cg.catholic.edu.au to ensure you will be on the list to receive information.
The parent information sessions specifically for this year’s Sacrament of (First) Holy Communion will be in week 9 of this term. Please see the details below.
When: Tuesday 24 June
Time: 1:00pm and 6:00pm
Where: Holy Spirit Catholic church, Burdekin Avenue Amaroo
We are not able to repeat this session, so it is vital that at least one parent from each child’s family attends.
A parent information pack will be available for you, which contains a handbook for your reference, and a Sacrament enrolment form. Please do not miss this opportunity to obtain all the resources you will need to enrol your child in the Sacrament of (First) Communion this year.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE:
If your child is in Yr 5 or 6 and is receiving the Sacrament of First Holy Communion as a ‘catchup”, their preparation will be completed through the Parish Classes, not through the School.
Year 4 students will be prepared in class by their teachers and the Religious Education Coordinator.
First Holy Communion Enrolment masses will be held on the weekend of 28/29 June.
Peace and Best Wishes.
Anne Leet
Religious Education Co-Ordinator
The Sports Spectacle
This week has been a bit of a slow-motion stroll in the world of sports around the school. It’s like we’re all waiting for a dramatic plot twist that just hasn’t arrived yet! On Monday and Tuesday, we kicked things off by distributing our fabulous ribbons and prestigious Age Champion Certificates. A round of applause to all the lucky students who snagged these accolades!
The highly anticipated North Gungahlin Track and Field Carnival is just around the corner, but it won’t be making its grand entrance until Week 7 of Term 3. So, in the meantime, take a deep breath, stretch those legs, and maybe practice running away from chores—every bit of preparation counts!
One last thing from me, a joke that pretty much sums up last Thursday morning.
Why did the snowman have to stop running?
He couldn't warm up!
Our Athletics Age ChampionsUpcoming 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)
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
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.
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.
