E-News
1 July 2022
In this Issue:
Message from the College Leadership Team
End of Term Message from Dr Debra Sayce
Important Notices
Events
The Arts News
Sports News
VET/Workplace Learning News
Community News
Good afternoon Parents and Caregivers,
As Term Two ends, we would like to thank you for your continued support and partnership in educating the students at Mother Teresa Catholic College.
Semester One Reports are now live for all parents and caregivers to view. School reports should give you a sense of how your child is developing and growing academically and socially. Grades are given according to the School Curriculum and Standard Authority guidelines and judging standards, however what is important is the effort your child gives to their schooling. Staff and students will take a well-deserved break over the holidays. Term Two holidays begin on Monday 4th of July and end on Friday 15th July.
In preparation for the start of Term Three, please be aware of the following:
SCHOOL PHOTOS & UNIFORM
MSP Photography will be here in the first week of term for School Photos. All students will be required to wear their FULL WINTER UNIFORM for their photos. To ensure students are in the correct uniform and grooming requirements please ensure:
JUNIOR SCHOOL FULL WINTER UNIFORM
• Pre Primary – Year 1
- Students wear sports uniform
• Year 2 to Year 6
- Long navy pants or College Pinafore
- College white shirt
- Tie
- College navy socks (with pants) or College white socks/navy tights (with pinafore)
- College knitted Jumper
SECONDARY FULL WINTER UNIFORM
- Long navy pants or College skirt
- College white shirt
- Tie
- College navy socks (with pants) or College white socks/navy tights (with skirt)
- College Knitted Jumper (optional)
- College Blazer
Uniforms must be of an appropriate length, as outlined in the Uniform Guidelines. The College understands that this is a time of growth and some of our students may have outgrown their uniform, please ensure that you check the fit of your children’s uniforms before the commencement of Term 3 2022.
Uniform Shop opening hours: Tuesday 12th – Thursday 14th July 8:30am – 12:30pm, 1:00pm – 3:45pm
GROOMING REQUIREMENTS
HAIR
- Must be one natural colour
- Hair that touches the collar must be tied up
- Short hair must be all one length no shorter than a number 2 or be a graded/blended style
- Hair accessories are to be blue, black or white
- Clean, tidy and off the face
- Styles not acceptable:
• Mullets
• Shaved heads
• Undercuts
- No facial hair
JEWELLERY
- One earing per lobe. Must be a plain stud or small sleeper. No large jewels or charms hanging from the earrings.
- No body piercings
- No Tattoos
- One watch
- Discrete necklace with religious symbol
- Jewellery not acceptable
• Hoops or large studs
• Bracelets
• Anklets
• Rings
Make up is not permitted for any student.
We wish you a safe and restful school holiday periods and look forward to seeing our students back on Monday 18th of July.
Mother Teresa Catholic College Leadership Team
End of Term Message from Dr Debra Sayce
image source: https://stories.cewa.edu.au/
As we approach the end of Term Two, we can reflect with pride on the achievements our students and staff have made as we have continued to navigate the challenges of COVID-19.
The latter part of the term has been the closest to “normal” that we have seen since the onset of the pandemic two years ago as case numbers and lifestyle restrictions have gradually eased. This has allowed our schools much more flexibility, allowing our communities to come together once again, with special events and activities back on the calendar.
However, this normality brought with it a set of new challenges and I pay tribute to our staff across schools and offices who collectively ensured that students were able to engage in their learning in spite of staff, families and students being affected by COVID-19. I extend my gratitude to all CEWA staff for giving of your very best during this time.
The month of June marked the end of an era in Catholic education as we gave thanks to Bishop Gerard Holohan who concluded his term as Chair of the Catholic Education Commission of Western Australia (CECWA). Bishop Holohan has served as Chair for the past 13 years and steered CECWA through significant changes in governance, most recently the incorporation of Catholic Education Western Australia. While Bishop Holohan will be formally acknowledged later in the year, I take this opportunity to thank him for his leadership, wisdom and guidance throughout his term as Chair. We also extend a warm welcome to Eva Skira AM who has commenced as the new Chair of CECWA. Ms Skira will be formally commissioned by the Bishops of Western Australia later in the year.
it is with a sense of great sadness and loss that we pay tribute to Sister Joan Buckham RSM after her recent passing. Sr Joan was a member of the Sisters of Mercy Australia and Papua New Guinea and a stalwart of Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA). She was a former Deputy Director of CEWA, a member of the Catholic Education Commission of Western Australia, principal in three schools and a contributor to advisory councils and committees in various contexts.
Sr Joan used as her inspiration the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy, guideposts that have long been part of the Christian tradition. Her commitment to Catholic education has been outstanding and her legacy will endure. Vale Sr Joan.
One of the many milestones of the term was the thoughtful and considered acknowledgement of National Reconciliation Week and National Sorry Day in our schools and offices. We witnessed our schools echo the sentiment of the Uluru Statement through the theme Be Brave, Make Change. In solidarity with our schools, CEWA’s Leederville office was lit up in purple at night, as office staff honoured the significance of Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week.
During the school holidays, the second, and final, assembly of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia will be held in Sydney, where the Framework for Motions document will be considered. This is a significant time for the Catholic Church in Australia. The Framework of Motions that 277 members of clergy, religious, and laity will consider and vote upon, will begin a period of change that seeks to address many issues facing the Catholic Church in an increasingly secular Australian society. I encourage you to engage with the live streaming of the Assembly that begins on Sunday 3 July with the commissioning Mass. The website to follow the streaming is here.
As we look ahead to Term Three, there is much to be excited about. Nominations for our prestigious 2022 QCE Awards are now open. These awards embody CEWA’s focus on celebrating the innovation and excellence that happens in our schools and showcasing the very best of Catholic education in WA.
The QCE Awards are based upon the four pillars of Quality Catholic Education (QCE) – Catholic Identity, Education, Community and Stewardship. This year, I am pleased to announce that we have added a new Student-Led Initiative Award category that will recognise outstanding leadership and projects inspired by students themselves.
I wish you a safe and restful school holiday and look forward to the many wonderful opportunities that Term Three presents to us.
Dr Debra Sayce
Executive Director
Catholic Education WA
Important Notices
College Photo Day
A reminder to our College community that our previously rescheduled Photo Day will take place in Week 1, Term 3. MSP will be at the College taking portrait photographs from Tuesday 19 - Thursday 21 July. Please ensure students are wearing the full College Winter uniform and are well presented for their photos.
Envelopes with shoot keys have already been distributed. If you have misplaced this, please contact the office for a replacement.
All photo orders are online only.
College Office Holiday Opening Hours
We will be open to all in our community between 9.00am and 3.00pm on weekdays during the school holidays.
Uniform Shop Holiday Opening Hours
Week 1: CLOSED
Week 2:
Tuesday 12th: 8.30am – 12.30am – Lunch - 1.00pm – 3.45pm (general sales)
Wednesday 13th: 8.30am – 12.30am – Lunch – 1.00pm – 3.45pm (general sales)
Thursday 14th - 8.30am – 12.30am – Lunch – 1.00pm – 3.45pm (general sales)
Year 7 2024 Enrolments
We are currently accepting applications for places in Year 7 for 2024.
Interviews will commence in Term 3 2022.
For more information and to apply, please visit:
www.motherteresa.wa.edu.au/enrolments
Kindy 2024 Enrolments
We are currently accepting applications for places in Kindy for 2024.
Interviews for our current Catholic families with siblings will commence in Term 4, 2022.
If you have not yet submitted an application, visit our website for application details:
www.motherteresa.wa.edu.au/enrolments
Events
Junior School ‘Pj Day’
Today the Junior School are celebrating their last day of Term 2 by holding a Pyjama Day!
Staff and Students from Pre-Kindy to Year 6 are sporting their favourite PJs to support a worthy cause. Gold coin donations were collected this morning for the St Vincent De Paul Winter Appeal.
Senior School ‘Dump a Jumper’
Today, Senior School students and staff took part in our College 'Dump a Jumper' initiative. Everyone brought in their donations of clean, good quality jumpers which have been ‘dumped’ into one big pile and will be collected by the St Vincent de Paul Society for their Vinnies Winter Appeal.
Great job everyone!
Staying Safe Online with Paul Litherland
Students:
On Tuesday 19 July 2022, Paul Litherland will be addressing our Year 8, 9 and 10 Students on the topic of online safety. Paul is the 2022 WA Australian Of The Year and a former West Australian Police Officer who served for over 20 years. He is also the owner of Surf Online Safe, a Perth-based Internet Awareness consultancy.
Parents and Friends:
SAVE THE DATE - 30 August 2022
Parents and friends of the Mother Teresa Catholic College community are invited to attend Paul’s upcoming talk where he will explore the following topics:
Digital citizenship – where our kids are going online, the apps they are using and the information they are sharing
Online footprint – how easy it is to find kids online and what parents can do to minimise the risk
Social networking and networking in general – how the systems work and how to overcome their reach
Online gaming and website use – the risks and uses
Tips and tricks – how to keep an eye on your kids through software and hardware. Easy instructions on what we can do to keep them safe online
Tuesday 30 August 2022 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Occupied Stairs
The Arts News
The Wizard of Oz - College Production
Tickets are selling fast to the biggest event of the year!
Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment:
www.manpac.com.au/events/the-wizard-of-oz
DATES AND TIMES
Thursday 18 August 2022 7:00 pm
Friday 19 August 2022 11:00 am SOLD OUT (waitlist available)
Friday 19 August 2022 7:00 pm
Saturday 20 August 2022 11:00 am
Saturday 20 August 2022 5:00 pm
Sports News
Junior Cross Country Carnival
On Wednesday, our Junior School students participated in their Cross Country Carnival. Although it was a chilly start to the day, students quickly warmed up on the track. The day was full of excitement and triumph as all students put their best foot forward. Students demonstrated great sportsmanship and offered words of encouragement to help each other over the line. It was great to see so many parents and caregivers watching from the sidelines, supporting our students. A fantastic day overall. Well done everyone!
For the full list of results and podium photos, visit:
www.motherteresa.wa.edu.au/jscrosscountry
Junior School Lightning Carnival
Last Friday our Year 5 and 6 students attended the PSSA lightning Carnival, playing in 5 different sports. Our students had a fantastic time and were great representatives of our College. Our netball girls were very competitive; the hockey team was determined to score goals and volleyball team enthusiastic when hitting the ball over the net. Our AFL team finished second overall and our Soccer team finished on top, bringing the shield home! Well done to all students who attended last week.
VET / Workplace Learning
Year 10 Workplace Learning
We recently had sixty Year 10 Students take part in practical, on-site work placements for two weeks. This is the first time the College has run this workplace learning program and it has been a huge success!
Students engaged in a variety of industries that provided opportunities for them to gain employability skills and develop a better awareness of their career options.
Industries included automotive, building and construction, education, food, hospitality, information technology, veterinary nursing, and various retail. The feedback we received from our host employers was overwhelmingly positive and we are very proud of our students for being fantastic representatives of the College. We would also like to thank all the host employers for providing our students with real life work experience.
Community News
Festival of Words
Are you Perth’s next newsreader?
Have you ever fancied yourself as the next Rick Ardon, Susannah Carr or Pamela Medlen?
The State Library of Western Australia will host the ‘Festival of Words Autocue Pop Up’ this school holidays, giving young people the opportunity to read and present from an autocue. The Festival of Words Autocue Pop Up will run from 11am until 1pm from 11 to 15 July 2022.
To view the schedule for the Festival of Words or book a strictly limited ticket, visit:
Festival of Words – Premier’s Reading Challenge (premiersreadingchallenge.wa.edu.au)
The Fathering Project - School Holiday Activity Ideas
These Dad and Kid activities are designed to promote father child bonding and are great for all ages.
Inspired by our Essentials Package, these are free to download, and our gift to you!
https://thefatheringproject.org/
City of Rockingham - Library School Holiday Program
The Winter school holidays are upon us.
Check out the activities available at our libraries and register your children early. There are various exciting creative and entertaining sessions for 1-16 years olds at all four libraries to keep your children happy during July school holidays.
Bookings are essential:
https://rockingham.wa.gov.au/facilities-and-recreation/libraries/for-the-kids
Mass Times:
Masses
Saturday vigil : 6 pm
Sunday morning : 9:30 am (with Children's liturgy)
Sunday evening : 5 pm
Tuesday to Friday (except first Friday): 9 am
First Friday of every month: 6 pm
First Saturday of each month: 9.00 am
Reconciliation
Saturday: 5:30 pm (before Mass)
Sunday: 4:30 pm (before Mass)
Tuesday to Friday: Before Mass or during Holy Hour
Holy Hour
Tuesday : 6 pm
Wednesday : 8 am
First Friday of every Month: 5 pm
Rosary
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (except 1st Friday of the month) : after 9am Mass
Sunday : 8.30am
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