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Important Notices
Events
FOMT News
The Arts News
Sustainability News
Community News
Important Notices
NSI Survey Reminder
Dear Parents and Caregivers
We are currently collecting information to help us make informed decisions about how we can improve our school. The aim of this process is to build and maintain a positive school climate in which your child/children will flourish. To help us in our efforts, we are inviting you to respond to the Parent and Caregiver Survey (PaCS), developed at Curtin University. Your response will provide us with the information and foundational focus points that we will use in planning our school improvement efforts.
Your confidentiality
To protect your confidentiality, the PaCS is completely anonymous, there are no names attached to the data and there is no way for us to access your individual response. All responses go directly to NSI, where the results are analysed and aggregated into feedback reports. NSI is bound by a Code of Ethics and follows strict professional conduct.
Use of the data
NSI will aggregate all responses and provide us with a comprehensive feedback report. To enable us to target our decisionmaking, we may be provided with information based on your background information (e.g., are you the mother, father or caregiver). To protect your anonymity, we will only be provided with this information when responses from four or more people fall within any given category.
How to complete the survey
Using the information at the bottom of this page, you will be taken to our school’s PaCS where you will be asked to respond to statements that ask about your perception of different aspects of the school climate. These statements are about practices that may take place in our school, and we ask that you indicate how often you feel each statement takes place. All statements require your response. If you have more than one child at the school, we ask that you consider responding more than once as our students often have different experiences at school when compared to their siblings. The PaCS will ask you to indicate whether you are responding once for all of your children or if you are responding separately for each child. If you decide to respond once for all your children, you will not be asked to tell us what year level each child is in.
To respond to the PaCS at Mother Teresa Catholic College, please go to www.NSIPartnerships.com.au
and enter the code MTCCPACS in the Start Questionnaire field
If you require more information or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us or the NSI Team.
Email: NSITeam@NSIPartnerships.com.au
Your time and consideration are appreciated and we look forward to working with you to improve our school.
Events
Science Week
Next week, the College will be celebrating National Science Week. The school theme this year is Glass: More than meets the eye and is based on the UN International Year of Glass. The Science department have organised a series of fun and interactive Science demonstrations and quizzes for students which will take place throughout the week. Watch this space…
Sean Pollard Presentation
On Tuesday, our Year 9 and 11 students were lucky enough to hear from 2014 shark attack survivor Sean Pollard. Sean shared a recount of his traumatic shark attack experience whilst surfing in Esperance, where he lost his left arm and right hand, but miraculously survived the ordeal.Sean's story is one of resilience, optimism and courage. He shared his incredible journey in overcoming the massive mental and physical hurdles which eventually led him to achieve his goal of competing in the 2018 Winter Paralympic Games in South Korea. Sean delivered an inspiring presentation that captured what it is that allowed him to turn an incredible challenge into a positive outcome. Sean explained the importance of maintaining a positive outlook to build resilience through life's many hardships.
Thank you for the inspiring presentation, Sean! Our students have learnt a valuable lesson in courage and resilience.
FOMT News
Junior School Walkathon - Friday 28 October
On Friday 28 October 2022 (Week 3), our Junior School students will be taking part in the annual Junior School Walkathon. This Walkathon has an emphasis of being a ‘FUN-raiser’ with all participants earning raffle tickets for a chance to go in the prize draw. The grand prize is a brand new scooter, kindly donated by local MP: Mr Reece Whitby.
Friends of Mother Teresa (FOMT) are organising a Subway lunch on the day. Orders can be placed by filling out the form attached below.
Orders close Friday 21 October – NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
The Arts News
Performing Arts Scholarships and Music Bursaries
Mother Teresa Catholic College is proud to offer an outstanding and definitive Arts Program in 2023. The program has been designed to promote, encourage, and instil its participants with the life and industry-relevant skills to help kick start their passion for a career in The Arts.
Arts Scholarships and Music Bursaries will be available to any students who show an eagerness to promote and strengthen the College's ongoing commitment to the development of The Arts, while also showing an outstanding commitment with a true aptitude for various arts disciplines within the community.
AUDITION DAY: Wednesday 25 January 2023
View full Terms & Conditions
Arts Scholarships
Please complete this online form to apply for the 2023 Arts Scholarship.
Arts Scholarships are open to students from Year 7 to Year 12 in 2023. Students will be contacted directly if they are successful in gaining a position in the interview/audition stage.
NOTE: This Scholarship covers the following disciplines DRAMA, DANCE, VISUAL ARTS and MUSIC.
Instrumental Music Bursaries
Please complete this online form to apply for the 2023 Music Tuition Bursary.
Music Tuition Bursaries are open to students from Year 4 to Year 12 in 2023. Students will be contacted directly if they are successful in gaining a position in the interview/audition stage.
NOTE: This Bursary covers INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TUITION FOR ONE SEMESTER ONLY, in the following disciplines Vocal, Guitar, Brass, Piano, Violin and Drums.
Arts and Technologies Week - Week 3 October 24 to 28
Spirit of God in the Arts and Technologies
There is something for everyone to appreciate, whether it is Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Design, or Technology. Our students have put in a lot of effort during the year and are appreciative of the chance to showcase their excellent work to our community and beyond.
Come and celebrate all things arts and technology at the many events taking place throughout the week. The more the merrier, so feel free to invite your friends and family! We look forward to seeing you during the week.
Events:
Year 11 Drama - Performance of Hoods
Tuesday 25 October 7pm - Occupied Stairs
Students in year 11 Drama ATAR and General have worked hard during term 3 to direct and design all aspects of the Australian play Hoods by Angela Betzien.
Hoods is a contemporary tale of Hansel and Gretel. The title characters of Hoods are a pair of train-fare evaders who run off into a wrecker's yard at night and start unpicking a story of childhood abandonment from one of the old cars. Tough, entertaining, and funny, it examines subjects such as marginalised youth, suburban poverty, domestic violence and childhood obesity in a style akin to a live video game.
Recommended Age & Warnings: Recommended 12+
Adult Themes domestic violence and poverty
Arts and Technologies Exhibition
Wednesday 26 October 5pm - MTCC Arts Centre
You are invited to an immersive exhibition displaying various works created by the students of Mother Teresa Catholic College from both the Arts and Technologies subjects.
Performing Arts Showcase
Thursday 27 October 7pm - Occupied Stairs
All things performance! Some of the award-winning students for 2022 are shown in this presentation. You are invited to support our students in one final curtain call as we acknowledge their commitment to Mother Teresa Catholic College and thank them for representing us in 2022.
Sustainability News
The students were excited to see ‘Sally the Scarecrow’ return to school after visiting the Perth Royal Show. The Royal Agricultural Society awarded Sally third place in the Scarecrow Across the Seasons School Competition where 68 other schools competed.
Our Amazing Green Team and many other students created Sally using reused, recycled and repurposed materials showcasing the types of food produced from each season. A big thank you to all our students, Mrs Cipriano for her creativity, Mrs Hodgson, Mrs Lethby and Mr Torres for Sally’s clothes and boots.
This week the students completed the sentence, ‘A garden is a place to…’ Come and have a read of the responses on the blackboard.
There were some fantastic Waste Free Wednesday lunches this week. Well done to parents and students for helping to reduce our waste around the school. You are all Waste Free Champions!
Community News
Dyslexia & ADHD Awareness Month
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month and ADHD Awareness month. The Code Read website offers advice, support, and resources to families who have a child who has a diagnosis of dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia, or dyscalculia.
Click on the link below to access the site:
Code Read Dyslexia Network Australia Limited is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission. ABN: 69 621 888 122.
codereadnetwork.org
Information on ADHD can be accessed here: www.adhdwa.org
ADHD WA – Be ADHD aware so everyone can learn, strive and thrive.
When you join the ADHD WA community, the collective voice gets a little louder. The more members we have, the stronger our voice becomes for advocacy and change at a local, state, and national level.
ADHD WA Conference - 29 October
Explore the latest research from some of Australia’s leading ADHD experts (and learn more about ADHD in real life!)
If you are:
An educator or professional looking to hone your evidence-based practices
An adult living with or supporting a person with ADHD
A parent, carer, family member, friend or colleague hoping to learn more
Our diverse panel has got you covered. Attend in-person for a fully catered, deeply immersive ADHD experience at Fraser’s Kings Park or join online.
Get tickets: www.adhdwa.org Get in touch: hello@adhdwa.org
Exam Boost Workshops for Years 11 - 12
Academic Task Force provides one-day, 6-hour workshops for year 11 & 12 students. Each workshop packs intensive exam-focused teaching from a qualified WACE exam marker and tips and strategies to boost exam performance. Students will receive personal feedback on how to improve their exam responses to help students boost their marks.
Available: Saturdays and Sundays during Term 4 at Churchlands SHS, Rossmoyne SHS, Perth Modern and Online.
Email: learn@academicgroup.com.au or Call 9314 9500
Enrol Online: https://academicgroup.com.au/course/exam-boost-workshops/
Tuition for Years 7-12
Academic Task Force offers affordable weekend Tuition with a fully qualified teacher in small groups of (2-4 students) so students get lots of individual attention and targeted help. Tuition is tailored to each student's specific needs and goals, and you receive regular feedback to track your child's progress. Tuition is available in most ATAR subjects and Maths, English and Science for Years 7 - 10.
Available: Saturdays at Churchlands SHS and Sundays at Rossmoyne SHS and Perth Modern School.
Email: learn@academicgroup.com.au or Call 9314 9500
Enrol Online: https://academicgroup.com.au/course/exam-boost-workshops/
City of Rockingham - Castaways Sculpture Awards
Our annual Castaways Sculpture Awards is back from Saturday 22 October to Sunday 30 October. This nine-day exhibition showcases sculptural artworks made from recycled or repurposed materials. Castaways consists of three exhibitions:
the Main Exhibition displayed at the Rockingham Foreshore
the Schools Competition displayed in Churchill Park
the Maquette and Small Sculpture Exhibition displayed at the Rockingham Arts Centre.
Don’t forget to vote for your favourite sculptures to be in the running to win the $500 Fremantle Ports Voter’s Prize, and be sure to enter the Castaways Photo Competition to win one of three Rockingham Instagrammable experiences. There will also be free artist talks and tactile tours with DADAA.
City of Rockingham - Mooriboordap Djoowak program
The Rockingham Youth Centre will be running the Term 4 Mooriboordap Djoowak program. The program will run for 8 weeks and is designed to engage young Aboriginal/ TSI people aged 12-17 years.
Some of the sessions include cooking with bush tucker, learning about local noongar history and language, a cultural tour & learning from role models and Elders, as well as traditional sports games.
Fremantle Ports Maritime Day
We would like to invite your staff and students to Fremantle Ports Maritime Day!
Maritime Day is a free family event with an array of marine-themed activities for visitors of all ages. There will be a continuous stream of fun-filled action and 90 displays catering for a wide range of interests and providing information about the maritime industry and Fremantle Port.
This year’s event is a fantastic opportunity to view Fremantle Ports’ Howard Taylor artwork collection, including his flora and fauna mural. Taylor’s huge Movement of the Waters of the Ocean artwork, originally hung in the Fremantle Ports administration building has been restored and relocated to the Fremantle Passenger Terminal, available for viewing on Maritime Day.
Other entertainment includes free harbour boat rides and a kids’ zone with face-painting, a fancy dress competition, and a pirate show. Special guests will provide musical entertainment throughout the day, with numerous school choirs and ensembles participating in the event.
What: Fremantle Ports Maritime Day 2022
Where: Fremantle Passenger Terminal, Victoria Quay
When: Saturday 29 October 2022, 10.00am - 4.00pm
Who: Suitable for all ages
Cost: Free entry; all activities are free
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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