E-News 8 November 2024

In this Issue:

• Message from the Principal

• Important Notices

• Events

• Christian Service Learning News

• Student Achievement News

• Arts News

• Library News

• Community News

• Parish News

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Message from the Principal

Mr. Joe Hoyne
Principal

Wednesday 30 October morning we held a Year 7 -11 Assembly to recognise the achievements of students in Year 7-11 in the Australian Mathematics Competition, Community Service Learning and to announce the student leaders for 2025.

During the year we have acknowledged the giftedness of students in a variety of areas including several Arts activities in particular, the College Arts and Technology Evening which was held in Week 3. Sporting achievements at College events and ACC activities have been announced throughout the year at various assemblies and school gathering. Congratulations to students who have received recognition this year for various achievements. As a Catholic school it is important we recogniser and celebrate outstanding achievement in all domains – Spiritual, Education, The Arts, Sport and Service.

The ATAR examinations have commenced for our Year 12 students and these will continue over the coming week. We keep these students in our prayers at this time as they complete these important examinations. Our current Year 11s have commenced their examinations at MTCC and once these have completed the Year 9 and 10s will begin a period of exams. It is important students are aware of the expectations and requirements for these examinations and if parents or students have questions please contact the College to clarify questions you may have.

I look forward to the remainder of the school year to be involved in further celebrations that highlight student achievement and performances in particular the Year 6 celebration and the Family Christmas Concert to held on Thursday 5 December. It has been pleasing to attend the Junior school assemblies on a Monday morning, over the past semester to witness the good work students have done and to those students who have received Making Jesus Real certificates for displaying the characteristics of positive work and relationships.

Well done to all students who have a received a MJR certificate this semester.

Congratulations to the following students who have been recognised as senior School Leaders for 2025 and the Australian Mathematics Award recipients

2025 Year 12

Student Executive: Kendall Forbes, Bethany Forbes, Ashton Herd and Taj Meiklejohn

Making Jesus Real: Beatrice Mgumbwa

Sport and Spirit: Riley Rosenberg and Rhys William

Sustainability and Diversity: Lewis Hudacek and Saffi Satya

Arts and Culture: Charlotte Mandy and Isabelle Milne

Wellbeing: Charley Goldsmith

2025 Year 11

Making Jesus Real: Andrea Smith and Jenevieve Lam

Sport and Spirit: Lexie Bell

Sustainability and Diversity: Mia Robbie and Ganisha Srikram

Arts and Culture: Georgia Carter and Caitlen Colquhoun

Wellbeing: Imogen Battersby and Tahlia Drummond

Year 10 Student Leaders 2025

Mason Powell-Wright - Maar

Teslin Bobby – Kaal

Marley Stockey -Kaal

Felicity Robson-Gillespie - Kaal

Lillianna Corbett-Ballack – Kep

Tahlia Phillips - Kep

Xavier De Young – Boodjar

Tabitha Wheeler – Boodjar

Australian Mathematics

The following students achieved a distinction that put them in the top 20% of students taking the test.

From Year 7

Fleur Sneyd

Max Tammen

From Year 9

Ethan Arpin

Teslin Bobby

The top student for the school who achieved a High Distinction which is the top 3% of participants.

Alex Cross, Year 8

The AGM for the School Advisory Council and Friends of Mother Teresa will be held on Tuesday 19 November 2024 in the Learning Hub commencing at 6.30pm. The evening will be an opportunity for Mr Ted Simpson, Chair of the School Advisory Council to provide a summary of the work the Advisory Council has undertaken in 2024 and provide an outline of the College’s financial position and budget for 2025.

With four teaching weeks left for 2024 and with several events happening it is essential parents, staff and students are aware of expectations and when events will be happening. Please if you are unsure make contact with the College to gain clarity

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Important Notices

Upcoming Pupil Free Day

A friendly reminder to our community that the College will be closed on Monday 18 November - Staff PD Day

We look forward to welcoming our students back on Tuesday 19 November 2024.

We are pleased to announce that the Mother Teresa Feast Day Mini Fair has been rescheduled to Thursday 28th November 2024.

Everyone in our Community is welcome to attend.

The fair will commence at 1.15pm and conclude at 2.45pm.

All students are to wear their sports uniform with house shirt.

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Events

Junior School Spelling Bee

During Week Three, we held our Year Four to Year Six College Spelling Bee.

We would like to congratulate all students who participated and gave their best efforts. The top three spellers from each year level then went on to represent Mother Teresa Catholic College at the Interschool Spelling Bee on Thursday 31st October.

Here are the results from our College Competition:

Year 4 Champion: Nessa Anish

Year 4 Runner Up: Karla Anand

3rd Place: Ella Glendenning

Year 5 Champion: Peter Van Beekhuizen

Year 5 Runner Up: Sophia Batt

3rd Place: Adele Preisser

Year 6 Champion: Mackenzie Lang

Year 6 Runner Up: Wyatt McCabe

3rd Place: Alex Hales

We would like to thank all of our participants who represented our College at the Interschool Spelling Bee. Even though it was an individual competition, their support and encouragement of each other was commendable.

Congratulations to Adele Preisser who was the Year 5 Runner Up Champion.

Christian Service Learning News

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Student & Staff Achievement

We love to celebrate student and staff achievement! If you have a success story and photo you'd like to share, email: marketing@motherteresa.wa.edu.au

CONGRATULATIONS:

We are in awe of Maisie Simpson in Year 4, who is planning to cut off her hair to donate it to make wigs for cancer patients and she’s also fundraising for cancer research.

Her Nan was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma in 2022, which has affected her eyes, brain, and lungs. Though she has lost one eye, she is doing well with her treatment and is in good spirits—despite the frequent pirate jokes she’s become the star of!

Here’s the link to Maisie’s fundraising page if anyone wants to donate:

CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT MAISIE

Maisie you epitomise the Spirit of Jesus, and we wish you well.

Jacob Haley, Year 9, attended the Oceania Presidents Cup and Aus Open for Taekwondo in Brisbane 19th to 22nd September. With more than 14 countries competing Jacob excelled and was placed 3rd in his division in both events.

Jacob is currently in Brisbane to represent WA in the Nationals Competition. 

Good Luck Jacob

Holly-Anne, Year 12 and Lachlan Buchan, Year 9 competed in the WA All SchoolsState Athletics's Competition on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd November. 

Holly and Lachy ran and jumped exceptionally well with tough competition. 

Holly won  Silver in the Under 19 Girls  100m, 200m awesome Pb and 400m 

Lachy won a Bronze Medalin Under 16 Boys High Jump and a great Pb, in this his first State Competition

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Arts News

Magical Opportunity!

Secure Your Seats for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Secondary Schools Edition)

Attention all witches, wizards, and muggles! Get ready for an enchanting journey to the wizarding world as Mother Teresa Catholic College proudly presents Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Secondary Schools Edition) at the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre in August 2025.

Be among the first to experience the magic by signing up for our exclusive presale ticket access! Early sign-ups will unlock a special early bird discount code, making this the perfect opportunity to secure the best seats at a spellbinding price.

Performance Details:

📅 When: August 2025

📍 Where: Mandurah Performing Arts Centre

✨ How to Sign Up:

Click the link below to register for presale access and receive your early bird discount code. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this extraordinary event—join us for an unforgettable theatrical experience in the world of Harry Potter!

PRESALE TICKET ACCESS: CLICK HERE

👀 Keep an eye out for more magical announcements as we draw closer to showtime.

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Library News

Book Fairs

The two book fairs over the last fortnight have been an amazing success. We hope to build the high school book fair next year to make it even bigger and better. The Scholastic Book Fair wasn’t as busy as normal, but we still managed to raise lots for the library and purchase some amazing books that will be available in 2025.

Thank you so much for all your support with both fairs.

Book Club

Orders from issue 7 of Book Club will be arriving very soon. These will be delivered to students in class, or you will get an email if you chose the gift option.

The final issue of Book Club for 2024 will also be arriving soon. Keep an eye out! This is a great place to get some Christmas gifts, and they can be ordered as a gift which means they will be a surprise for the students.

Reminders:

Next week is the last week students can borrow books.

All books are due back November 22nd.

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Community News

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WAAPA Summer School 2025

Start your new year with an exciting experience at WAAPA. Come along this January for a fun-packed program where you'll meet new people, sharpen your skills, and get plenty of performance opportunities. WAAPA’s Summer School offers a wide variety of performing arts courses tailored for secondary school students. Whether you're going into Year 7 or Year 12, there's something for every aspiring artist—classes in Acting for Stage, Dance, Acting for Camera, Jazz Music, and Music Theatre. Our expert instructors welcome students of all skill levels and experiences.

For more details on the courses available, visit Summer School 2025 or reach out to Gabrielle Metcalf at explore.waapa@ecu.edu.au or call 9370 6775.

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Parish News

Masses

Tuesday - Wednesday: 9.00am
Thursday: 8.00am
Friday: 9.00am
Saturday: 6.00pm
Sunday: 9.30am & 5.00pm
1st Friday of each month: Adoration (following 9am Mass)
Benediction 10.15am

Reconciliation

Saturday: 5.30 - 5.50pm (prior to Mass)

INTERNATION FOOD FESTIVAL - EVERYONE WELCOME

SUNDAY, 10th NOVEMBER

10.30am to 2.30pm

Following the 9.30am Mass

Parishioners, families and friends — Everyone is invited to attend the St Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Baldivis Fundraising Event of the year.

The International Food Festival. Please bring your tastiest dish from your home country to sell and share, dress in your national dress, and decorate your marquees supporting your home country.

Fun and games for everyone, soccer matches, basketball goal shooting and maybe even a singing competition and much more - There will be FUN for everyone

(Food from the many countries represented at our parish will be available to purchase in containers to take home for delicious dinner)

Plus BBQ's and other tasty treats

(This day is for the Fundraising Committee to help raise funds towards our much needed air conditioning for the church)

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