E-News
In this Issue:
Important Notices
Events & Excursions
FOMT News
The Arts News
Sports News
Languages News
Sustainability News
Community News
Important Notices
College Office Holiday Opening Hours
We will be open to all in our community between 9.00am and 3.00pm on the following days during the school holidays:
Week 1
Tuesday 27 - Thursday 29 September 2022
Week 2
Monday 3 - Friday 7 October 2022
We look forward to seeing our students back for Term 4 commencing on Tuesday 11 October 2022.
Uniform Shop
Have you got your Summer Uniform ready for Term 4? Does your Summer Uniform still fit?
The uniform shop is open and ready to help with all of your Summer Uniform needs.
School Holiday Opening Hours
Week 1
Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 September
8.00am - 12.00pm & 12.30pm - 3.45pm
Week 2
Tuesday 4, Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 October
8.00am - 12.00pm & 12.30pm - 3.45pm
Get 2023 Ready
If your child is moving up from Junior to Middle School for 2023, now is a good time to pick up any extra uniform items to get you started for the new School year.
2023 College iPad Program for Year 1 Students
The College is pleased to announce that all details for the 2023 College iPad Program for students entering Year 1 is now available on the link below.
https://www.motherteresa.wa.edu.au/2023-digitallearning-juniorschool
We strongly recommend that you watch the video for a detailed overview of the purpose of our program. Please know that our Finance and IT departments are ready to answer any enquires you may have.
2023 College iPad Program for Year 7 and 10 Students
The College is pleased to announce that all details for the 2023 College iPad Program for students entering Year 7 and 10 are now available on the link below.
https://www.motherteresa.wa.edu.au/2023-digitallearning-seniorschool
We strongly recommend that you watch the video for a detailed overview of the purpose of our program. Please know that our Finance and IT departments are ready to answer any enquires you may have.
Events & Excursions
Sacrament of Confirmation Mass
Last weekend, our College community joined together at St Teresa of Calcutta Parish to celebrate students taking part in the Sacrament of Confirmation. Confirmation is the sacrament by which we receive a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Through Confirmation, the Holy Spirit gives us the increased ability to practice our Catholic faith in every aspect of our lives and to witness Christ in every situation.
The anointing of the candidate is a sign of confirming the gift of the Spirit, and calling the candidates to use these gifts to become involved in the life and mission of the Catholic Church and community. We congratulate all students for participating in the Sacrament of Confirmation and we pray the Holy Spirit will empower our students in their own faith journeys
Year 10 Outdoor Education Camp
During Week 9, our Year 10 Outdoor Education (ODE) students participated in a 3 day camp. Our students experienced some cold and wet weather. Nevertheless, they braved the elements and enjoyed various activities such as hiking, kayaking, fishing and exploring the South West region. This was a fantastic opportunity for our ODE students to put their theory into practice and develop valuable lifelong skills along the way. Well done everyone!
Year 11 Outdoor Education Camp
During Week 10, our Year 11 Outdoor Education (ODE) students embarked on their 3 day camp. Over the 3 days, they hiked just under 40kms of the extensive Bibbulmun track, setting up camp along the way. This was a fantastic experience for our Year 11 students to help develop the skills of enquiry, critical thinking and reflection. This Outdoor Education camp helps to build resilience in our students as they have limited access to everyday amenities we take for granted. At the end of the camp, our Year 11 students (and accompanying staff) were looking forward to a hot shower, flushing toilets, food and seeing their families again.
A fantastic expedition all round - well done Year 11s!
FOMT News
Tea Towel Fundraiser
Make your child the star of the show with their adorable artwork printed in full colour on premium 100% white cotton tea towels. Not only practical and beautiful for the home but make great gifts!
If you would like to place an order, have your child do their artwork using the attached template. Use as many colours as you would like. Bold and bright works best (but don’t use glitter or highlighters – they do not print well). Collaged items can be used too but ensure you stick them down thoroughly.
Return the artwork flat (do not roll or fold) to Main reception. Don’t forget to order a few extras for family members and your keepsake box.
There is a sample tea towel (hanging in the Junior School information board to view).
Only $25 each
OR SAVE by ordering more…
Get 3 for $67
The Arts News
Creative Arts Castaways Sculpture
This term, our Creative Arts team (Years 4, 5 and 6) have been busy creating a sculpture which will be displayed at the Castaways Sculpture Exhibition, on the Rockingham Foreshore. The project is titled 'Only 300!' and focuses on the plight of the declining little penguin colony on Penguin Island. This project has an emphasis on sustainability and is made with recycled, repurposed and reused items to create the artwork. Some of these items include Christmas ornaments, sewing patterns and plastic bottles.
Here you can see the design process as our students experimented with different products to produce the best results! You will be able to see the finished sculpture at the Castaways Sculpture Exhibition, from Saturday 22 October - Sunday 30 October 2022.
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 15 OCTOBER 2022 8.45AM TO 1.00PM
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.
Sports News
PSSA Athletics Carnival
Last week our Junior School Athletics team travelled to Ocean Road Primary School to compete in the 2022 PSSA Athletics Carnival. We were blessed with great weather after another carnival being rescheduled. Our students were determined throughout all the individual events with lots of ribbons being presented to our competitors, but they soon realised they needed to work a bit harder during the team events. They placed 2nd for the Handicap Shield and 3rd overall.
Congratulations to the following students who received runner up and champion medals:
Year 3 Runner-up Champion Girl - Nevaeh Kyle-Ryan
Year 3 Champion Boy – James Murphy
Year 5 Runner-up Champion Boy – Luis Nascimento
Year 6 Runner-up Champion Girl – Hayley O’Dea
Well done to our team of 70 students from Years 3-6!
Under 15 Girls Netball Victory
Congratulations to our Under 15 Girls Netball team on winning their Grand Final match on Saturday 17 September. The MTCC Fireflies played a fantastic game against the Waikiki Aces-Lynx with a final score of 54 - 37.
Congratulations to Liliana Drewniak (Year 9) for being awarded as MVP of the match. Thank you to Ms Baxter for stepping in mid-season to take over the team and coach them to victory. Fantastic achievement girls - well done!
All Star Basketball Selections
Congratulations to the following students for being selected to be in the All-Stars basketball team. This means they were placed in the top 5 players for their age group and division. A great achievement by all - well done!
Chloe Richards - 16B Girls
Erin Colton - 12B Girls
Noah Rogers - 12C Boys
Jensen Bell - 12C Boys
Edwin Drewniak - 14B Boys
Joshua Stennett - 16B Boys
Under 12C Boys - Basketball Grand Final Victory
Congratulations to our Under 12C boys who won their Grand Final on Wednesday night against Venom Green 41 to 14. They were coached to victory by Luke Bell and managed by Natarsha Bell. We thank them for their time and commitment to coaching these boys over the last few years.
Team members: Lachlan Skates, Jensen Bell, Bayley Walsh, Thomas Colton, Noah Peter, Harlan Scott
Kindy Athletics Carnival
Yesterday, our Kindy students participated in their Kindy Athletics Carnival. Parents and caregivers were invited to join us for a shared picnic lunch before the carnival began. It was a joy-filled afternoon with students showing great enthusiasm and sportsmanship in every event. Thank you to all the parents and supporters who cheered from the sidelines. A great day had by all!
Languages News
Year 9 & 10 Indonesian Excursion
On Wednesday 21 September 2022, Year 9 and 10 Indonesian classes went on an Indonesian Excursion. Their first stop was the Indonesian Consulate General in Perth. They were welcomed by Pak Dominggus, Vice-Consul for Information and Social-Culture, and two Consulate staff members, Pak Tohirin and Pak Ari. Pak Ari taught them how to play Angklung, a traditional musical instrument made from bamboo and originates from West Java in Indonesia. They also learnt a section of Tari Golek Tirta Kencana, which is a Central Javanese traditional dance. They really enjoyed both cultural activities. At the end of their visit, Pak Tohirin performed the dance for them and Year 9 students sang a rap song called ‘Baik-baik Saja’. Chloe Collins represented Mother Teresa Catholic College to deliver a thank you speech in Indonesian to the Indonesian Consulate General for warmly welcoming them and providing them with opportunities to learn more about Indonesian culture.
Take a look at what some of our students thought of the day:
“Our second stop was Dapur Van Java, an Indonesian restaurant in Victoria Park, where we had our lunch. As soon as we got off the bus, we could smell the delicious aroma of the food! Ibu Anna, the owner of the restaurant, welcomed us in Indonesian and we ordered our food and drink in Indonesian. We shared martabak telur for entrees and tried different dishes, such ayam goreng, iga bakar, mie goreng and nasi goreng, for lunch. For dessert, we had a variety of Indonesian traditional cakes, such as dadar gulung, klepon and kue lapis - all were enak sekali. Everything smelled and tasted delicious! The waiters were very friendly and kind to us and to other guests at the restaurant. All in all, today was a very enjoyable day and we are all very grateful for the experience.”
- Madeleine, Beth, Kendall, Imogen, Isabelle, Saffi and Courtney
“We enjoyed the day, and it was especially interesting learning traditional dances and playing some music with some instruments from Indonesia. The food at the restaurant was quite extraordinary, and very, very spicy. It all tasted very good, and it was a great experience.”
- Will, Scott and Matthew
“I enjoyed learning more about the Indonesian culture; their dances, the instruments and how to play it, and the food. The dance performance was somewhat hypnotising, from the way the performer moved in an elegant, smooth, almost wave-like way. The instrument we learned was very interesting too and something I've never seen or heard of before. It was probably my second favourite thing to experience whilst on this trip. The first favourite of course, mine and most likely everyone else's, is the Indonesian food! I absolutely loved my Nasi Goreng Sate and Es Leci drink. I really would love to go there again some time with my family.”
- Sachiann
“Today was great! Everyone at the Indonesian Consulate and the restaurant were friendly and welcoming. We got to sing, dance and play Indonesian traditional musical instruments. The food was great and the service was too. I would highly recommend this trip to those looking to try something new.”
- Lewis
Sustainability News
Bread Bag Collection Program
Thank you to our College community for donating your empty bread bags to our 'Wonder Recycling Rewards Program'.
Thanks to your donations, the College has successfully diverted 25kgs of bread bags destined for landfill. Instead, they will be used to make playground equipment! This is a fantastic effort and great step towards building a sustainable future.
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Sally the Scarecrow - Perth Royal Show
Heading to the Perth Royal Show? Visit the Agricultural Pavilion to see ‘Sally the Sustainable Scarecrow’.
Sally has been lovingly created by our Green Team using recycled, repurposed and reused items.
Check out all the creative scarecrows at the show and don’t forget to vote for Sally in the People’s Choice Award!
Community News
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
City of Rockingham - Breakthrough Music Competition 2022
Are you a young local musician or band wanting to put your talent on display? Get ready to take part in the Breakthrough Music Competition in November 2022.
The City of Rockingham, Breakthrough Music Competition is an annual competition for young people aged 12-24. It provides young people with the opportunity to put their musical talent on display, and is a potential pathway for those wanting to develop their career in the music industry and give exposure to performing live in front of an audience.
Registrations are now open. To learn more visit our website https://bit.ly/3qczw0H
Rockingham Youth Centre - Youth Focus Counselling Support
Youth Focus operates a free, face-to-face and web-based professional counselling experience for young people aged 12 - 25 years who may be experiencing mental health challenges including suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety and self-harm. This service is now available from the RYC two days per week and does not have a waitlist.
Please note that referral criteria do apply in order to access Youth Focus, including parental consent for young people under 18 years.
City of Rockingham - School Holidays Program
The September/October School Holiday program is here!
The program features plenty of activities and workshops on at the Rockingham Youth Centre.
Here are just some of the school holiday activities on offer:
Ceramic Plate Decorating
Senior First Aid
Footy Skills
Intro to Barista Skills
Trivia Night
+17 Hang Out
Bicycle Maintenance
Candle Making
Ping-Pong Comp
Gaming Day
Macramé
Hang Out
All programs and activities are FREE. Spaces are limited so book in quick!
For further details click the link below
RYC Sept/Oct School Holiday Program
City of Mandurah - School Holidays Program
Skate, Create and Chill during these School Holidays for young people aged 11 - 25!
For all our youth events check out the Whats On Calendar Stay tuned for returning favourites for Term 4 2022.
For more details about our regular programs visit the City of Mandurah Youth page.
City of Mandurah - Gnoonie Cup
Gnoonie Cup is back for 2022! Come along and join in a game of footy. There will be prizes, giveaways, music, a free BBQ lunch and activities for the whole family! Register on the day.
Date: Tuesday 4 October 2022
Time: 11am - 4pm
Location: Lane Group Stadium, Peel Thunder
Age: 11 - 25
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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