Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome to Term 4. Our building has commenced and lots has been planned for the term. Please ensure you read the Sunday messages on Compass to keep up to date.

Welcome to New and Returning Staff

Over the next few weeks we will welcome the following staff

• Belinda Hicks, who is returning from an overease posting with her husband. Belinda will be working with the Year 6 Team.
• Tara Lopez, David Lynch, Tara Humphries, Niki Scopelliti have all joined our Support Staff teach and will be working with various class across the school to support the teacher and children.

Staff Leaving

• Miss Paris Morris is heading to Darwin for 2026 so has resiged from her postion effective at the end of the year. 
• Ms Kate Higgin has acceted a 12 month transfer to St Monica's, Evatt to be closer to home.
• Mrs Veronica Manns has accepted an appointment at a Christian school in Tuggerangong, and will be leaving us at the end of the year.

School Counsellor Appointed

A new school counsellor has joined our the team. Amanda Brideoake is a highly experienced psychologist with a strong background in school counselling.  She will be working every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for 8.00am to 4.00pm

Carmel Maguire

Principal

TERM FOUR

This term, our Whole School Focus is Pilgrimage as Transformation – Taking Risks and Living with Hope. As we journey together through Term 4, we are reminded that life is a pilgrimage - a journey of faith, growth and transformation. Our focus encourages students to take positive risks, try new things and place their trust in God’s plan for them. We will explore ways we can live this message through peace, service, giving and thankfulness, especially as we prepare for the Advent season.

Our guiding scripture for this term is: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

— Romans 15:13

OCTOBER - THE MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY

Each year, the month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. The word rosary comes from Latin and means “a garland of roses,” with the rose being a traditional symbol of Mary, the Mother of Jesus. 

The Rosary is one of the most recognised symbols of the Catholic faith and we pray the Rosary to Mary because she is the Mother of God and her prayers are powerful (John 2:1–11). Each time we pray the Hail Mary, we are both worshipping God and honouring Mary for her love, faith and trust in God’s plan.

Weekend Mass times
Saturday – 5:00pm.
Sunday – 8:00am, 9:30am and 5:00pm.

“Not all of us can do great things. But we can all do small things with great love.”

Acting Religious Education Coordinator 

The Sports Spectacle

Welcome back to Term 4! We’ve kicked off the term with our Wally Masur Tennis stars strutting their stuff at the finals day in Lyneham on Friday. They faced off against the formidable Holy Trinity team. While we didn’t snag the win this time and went down 11-7 sets. I was thrilled to see our MTS students displaying sportsmanship that would make even the most seasoned athletes proud!

Yesterday, an email went out to all parents of students attending the Boorowa Netball and Touch Carnival next Friday. This email included all the juicy details like draws and parking info. If you can’t find it, email me, and I’ll resend it faster than you can say “team spirit!” Team lists will be unveiled to students next week, so let’s rally behind the teams our kids have been allocated to—trust me, a lot of thought went into those lineups!

A huge thank you to the parents who have bravely volunteered to coach and referee! If life has thrown you a curveball and you can’t help anymore, please let me know ASAP. Also, I’m on the lookout for a superhero (or two) to help transport a gazebo. If you can lend a hand, shoot me an email, and we’ll arrange a pick-up and drop-off .

Upcoming Events

• Boorowa Netball and Touch Football Carnival (24 October) - Rego has closed and teams finalised

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

Mark your calendars for Sunday 26 October, and get ready to dive into the world of stories, knowledge and imagination at the our school Book Fair.


Time: 10am-4pm


Location: Good Shepherd Primary School, 99 Burdekin Avenue Amaroo

⚽ Term 4 Player Development Program:

This 8 week development program provides ongoing training and skill building led by qualified LFCIA coaches. Perfect for players looking to take their game to the next level.

 https://lfcacademy.com.au/product/st-john-paul-ii-college-player-development-program-term-4/

Thanks for helping us connect local students with this opportunity.