E-News
In this Issue:
Message from the Principal
Important Notices
Events
The Arts News
Sports News
VET/Workplace News
Library News
Defence Club News
Community News
Message from the Principal
MTCC Scholarships & Bursaries
I would like to announce the following Scholarship & Bursary recipients for 2023:
Senior School Scholarships
The Senior School Scholarship (2023-2025) has been awarded to Year 10 student, James Clancy.
Middle School Scholarships
The Middle School Scholarship (2023-2025) has been awarded to Year 7 student, Chidubem Ezeah.
On behalf of the College, I extend my congratulations to Chidebum and James on your superb results in the Australia-wide scholarship examinations produced by the Australian Council of Education Research (ACER).
The Arts
The Senior School Arts Scholarship for 2023 has been awarded to Year 12 student
Mia Stoddart and the Middle School Arts Scholarship for 2023 has been awarded to Year 9 student, Genevieve de Kneght.
The following students have been awarded Music Bursaries for 2023.
Mikalea Cook – Year 8
Georgia Carter – Year 9
Byron Beresford – Year 10
Kendall Forbes – Year 10
Ashley Lightfoot – Year 12
Congratulations to all these students. You can take great pride in this support of your creative energy and dedication to your learning and development. I hope you continue to develop your talents through the Arts.
Aboriginal Student Bursary and Sports Bursary
The recipients of the Sports Bursary for 2023 and the Aboriginal Student Bursary will be finalised before the end of Term 1 2023.
Ms Geri O’Keefe
Principal
Important Notices
Uniform Shop
NOW IS THE TIME! WINTER IS ALMOST HERE!
The uniform shop is ready to help with all your winter uniform fittings.
OPENING HOURS
Tuesday
8.00am – 12.00pm & 12.30pm – 3.45pm
Thursday
8.00am – 12.00pm & 12.30pm – 3.45pm
A stock purchase limit of 2 for any item per child will be in place.
Additional Opening Times
Wednesday 5 April
10.00am – 12.00pm & 12.30pm - 4.00pm
Wednesday 26, Thursday 27, Friday 28 April
8.00am – 12.00pm & 12.30pm – 4.00pm
School Holiday Opening Times
Appointments (New Students)
Tuesday 11, Wednesday 12, Thursday 13, Friday 14 April
8.00am – 12.00pm & 1.00pm – 4.00pm
General Sales
Thursday 20, Friday 21, Monday 24 April
8.00am – 12.00pm & 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Winter Uniform
College Parking & Traffic Flow Map
Project Compassion - Third Week of Lent
(Week beginning Monday 13th March)
We are now in the third week of Lent with the Project Compassion story of Priscilla, who lives in the Hwange district in Zimbabwe with her husband, Charles, and two of their grandchildren. Climate change continues to bring unprecedented challenges for people living in the most vulnerable and remote communities in Zimbabwe.
During times of intense drought and food shortages, Priscilla had to commute to the town centre and wait in long queues to collect food.
With the support of Caritas Hwange, Priscilla learnt conservation farming skills to grow drought-resistant crops and started poultry farming to support her family during the current food crisis. Priscilla was able to produce a bumper harvest in her first year of practising in conservation farming. Priscilla also used the funds from her harvest to start poultry farming, which enabled her to sell eggs to pay for her grandchildren’s school fees, books and stationery. The poultry farming provides a safety net for Priscilla and her family during times of hardship, like the current drought.
While the situation in Zimbabwe and across eastern Africa remains dire, the work of Caritas Hwange means that Priscilla can learn the techniques, tools and resources she needs to build resilience and support her family during this current food crisis.
Watch a short film about Priscilla’s story here.
Please support Project Compassion: www.caritas.org.au/project-compassion
Events
College Colour Run
What a colourful day we had at our annual College Colour Run fundraiser. Our whole College community came together for a fun-filled day of running, laughter, and lots of colour! Everyone looked fantastic in their white t-shirts, which were soon covered in slime, bright pinks, blues, yellows, and greens after running through various colour stations along the route.
The energy was contagious and it was amazing to see our community come together for such a joyful event. We are so proud of all our students who participated and made it such a memorable day! A huge thank you to the Friends of Mother Teresa (FOMT) for organising such an incredible event, as well as to our parent and caregiver volunteers who helped make it all happen.
Donations towards the FOMT Basketball Court Fundraiser can be made until Friday 17 March 2023 via: https://events.humanitix.com/colour-slime-run4fun-entry-fee
Year 7 Retreat
Last week, the Year 7 students participated in their Retreat on Thursday and Friday. The theme of the retreat was ‘The Challenge to Belong’, and students took part in various sessions, introducing them to life at a Catholic College, the Charism of our patron St Teresa of Calcutta, our Houses, and learning about parts of the life of Jesus.
Student Achievement
West Australian State Athletics Championships
We had several students compete in the WA State Athletics Championships (3-5 March 2023). Congratulations to all competitors!
See the results below:
Gracie Dabala U14 Girls
1500m Walk 4th
3000m Walk - Bronze (selected for the international state team) Singapore
Javelin 12th
400m 14th
Layla Dabala U17
Silver in 1500m Race Walk
Riley Rosenberg U17
Bronze in 1500m Race Walk
4th in 100m Hurdles
4th 300m hurdles
5th Javelin
Olivia Hillson
U13 Girls 1500m 6th
U13 Girls 800m 9th
Skye Bowron
1st 400m Hurdles
1st Long Jump
2nd 200m
3rd 400m
Holly Buchan
100m sprint and 200m sprint- got pbs in both and made the finals
The Arts News
The Tempest
Tickets are on sale for the highly anticipated production of The Tempest.
The Tempest is a play in which none of the narratives have much substance. Instead, the focus is on the complexities of being human and the consequences of our actions. On the surface, the play appears like a world of magic, love and loss, but we ask you to look beneath the surface. We ask you to think and make parallels between the character's world and the world of our own.
How are our political leaders different from Prospero?
What are our past and present relationships with the Indigenous People of the land?
Can we change it?
DETAILS: Presented by Mother Teresa Catholic College Year 10 - 12 Students in the Arts Centre Amphitheatre.
Refreshments and snacks will be available at the venue, sold by our Hospitality Students.
This is an alcohol and smoke-free event.
DATES: Wednesday 29 March 2023 - Thursday 30 March 2023
EVENT TIMES: Start 6:30 PM - Finish 7:30 PM
DURATION: Approx. 1hr
Tickets are selling fast! Secure yours today to avoid disappointment.
Kwinana Industries Council Youth Art Exhibition
On Wednesday 15 March, the 2023 Kwinana Industries Council Youth Art Exhibition opened its doors to invited guests at the Gary Holland Community Centre, Rockingham. Year 10 student Isabelle Milne and Year 12 student Dailen Milanes Lozano entered their fantastic artwork into the exhibition. We are very proud of the work completed and the growth in the Visual Arts sector here at the College.
The Exhibition is now open to the general public until Thursday 23 March.
Isabelle Milne Y10
Dailen Milanes Lozano Y12
Sports News
Junior School Swimming Carnival
On Friday 10 March, our Year 3-6 students participated in the Junior School Swimming Carnival at Rockingham Aquatic Centre. This was the first time the College has run a Swimming Carnival for all students in Year 3 - 6, including participation, novelty and championship events.
We were blessed with a wonderful sunny day, perfect for swimming. The level of sportsmanship throughout the day was amazing, and we are so proud of our students for giving everything a go! The day would not have been possible without the amazing help from parents and caregivers. Thank you for volunteering your time to support the College in running this fantastic event.
Junior School Swimming Champions
On Monday, a special assembly took place in the Junior School to announce the 2023 Swimming Champions and present their medals. We are pleased to announce the following Year Level Champions and Runner Ups:
Year 3 Girls
Champion - Avery Harriman
Runner Up - Mia Vu
Year 3 Boys
Champion - Brodie Evans
Runner Up - Toby Berveling
Year 4 Girls
Champion - Lily Ladner
Runner Up - Eira Williams & Lily Vinkovich
Year 4 Boys
Champion - Kruz Matthews & Declan Roots
Runner Up - Eoin Shortland
Year 5 Girls
Champion - Mahli Hamilton
Runner Up - Avery Pereira
Year 5 Boys
Champion - Lachlan Skates
Runner Up - Damon Dowell
Year 6 Girls
Champion - Evie Craig
Runner Up - Savannah Garrod
Year 6 Boys
Champion - Jackson Scott
Runner Up - Euan Buchan
We are also pleased to announce the winning house: KEP!
To watch the full presentation of awards, visit:
ACC Swimming Carnival
On Wednesday 15 March, our Secondary School ACC team competed in the ACC Swimming Carnival at HBF Stadium. Students had a great day with many competitors filling in at the last minute and swimming above their age group. We are incredibly proud of their efforts and are pleased to announce that Mother Teresa Catholic College placed 3rd overall! Here are the results:
Results (H Division):
1st Place - Junior Girls
3rd Place - Junior Boys
3rd Place - Senior Girls
5th place - Senior Boys
2nd Overall - Girls
3rd Overall - Boys
Under 13 Boys Champion - Jackson Clifford (Year 7)
Well done to our fantastic ACC Swim Squad!
VET/Workplace News
Host Employers Required for Workplace Learning
Following on from the success of the inaugural Year 10 Workplace Learning program in 2022, our current Year 10 students will once again be out in the community in Term 2, 19 – 30 June, for five and ten-day blocks (Monday – Friday), thanks to the support of local companies.
If you have, or know of, a business willing to accept students from the College for a one or two week placement, during the dates above, or you have a question about the workplace learning program, please call VET/Workplace Learning Coordinator Andrea Sainty on 9599 7002 or email andrea.sainty@cewa.edu.au .
Workplace learning can be a very valuable program for students in terms of knowledge, skills and practice as well as the WACE Unit Equivalent provided by this endorsed program. Workplace learning can benefit employers too.
We also have Year 11 and 12 students who are completing a VET (Vocational Education and Training) qualification as part of their studies and need to complete relevant industry workplace learning. Thank you for your consideration. It would be wonderful if you can support the College by giving our young adults some helpful, practical experience at work.
Library News
Book Club Issue 2
All Book Club orders are due by Wednesday 22 March.
View the issue online here: https://issuu.com/scholastic_australia/docs/bcn_2-23_issuu/12
Place your order online here: https://mybookclubs.scholastic.com.au/parent/login.aspx
Wheeler eBooks
Defence Club News
Welcoming our new Defence School Mentor
We welcome Rachel Esler to the College as our new Defence School Mentor. Rachel invites all of our Defence Families to drop in to the Junior School Well-being Hub on Wednesday 22 March from 8am for a casual cuppa and meet and greet.
Defence families are always welcome to reach out to Rachel directly at rachel.esler@cewa.edu.au.
Community News
Academic Task Force - Tutoring
During Term 1, Academic Task Force will continue to offer high-quality, weekly academic support for students in 2023.
ATAR Tuition
Tuition is an ideal and affordable way for students to access qualified and experienced ATAR teachers to improve school results. Students will benefit from consolidating content areas, homework help, test preparation and specialised skill development. Students will receive the following:
One-to-one attention from an expert ATAR teacher in a small group (maximum 4 students).
Targeted and individualised help to ensure ongoing skill development each term.
Support aligned with the WA syllabus to ensure improvement where it counts, at school and in assessments.
Students can enrol online here: www.academicgroup.com.au
Mass Times:
Masses
Tuesday to Friday (except first Friday): 9 am
Saturday vigil : 6 pm
Sunday morning : 9:30 am (with Children's liturgy)
Sunday evening : 5 pm
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
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