Our Virtue for Weeks 5-7 of Term 3 is…

Dear God,

If I cannot be brilliant, let me be kind.

If I cannot change the world,

let me inspire just one other to do so.

If I cannot give away riches, let me be loving.

Let me be known for kindness, for it is the greatest glory.

Amen

What’s on at MTCC…

Week 5 National Science Week Monday 13 Aug Manners Monday

Tuesday 14 Aug Cheer Tuesday

Junior School Choir – Catholic Performing Arts

Festival MTCC Board Meeting (6.30pm)

Wednesday 15 Aug Winking Wednesday

Kindy-PP Water-Wise Incursion

Yr 7 Flute performances at the Catholic Performing

Arts Festival MTCC Inter-House Carnival

Thursday 16 Aug Thumbs Up Thursday

MTCC Inter-House Carnival (Back-Up Day)

NO ASSEMBLY

Friday 17 Aug Hi Five Friday

Week 6 Monday 20 Aug Manners Monday

Tuesday 21 Aug Cheer Tuesday

MTCC Cyclic Review (Day One)

Year 4 Excursion to Fremantle Prison First Eucharist Parent Mtg

Wednesday 22 Aug Winking Wednesday

MTCC Cyclic review (Day Two)

KINDY CLASSES Book Week Dress Up Day

Year 4 Liturgy (10am)

Thursday 23 Aug Thumbs Up Thursday

NO ASSEMBLY P&F Meeting 7pm (Yr 6W)

Friday 24 Aug Hi Five Friday

PP-Yr 7 Book Week Dress Up Day

Year 7 Dance Catholic Performing Arts (Evening)

Week 7 Monday 27 Aug Manners Monday

Tuesday 28 Aug Cheer Tuesday

Wednesday 29 Aug Winking Wednesday

P&F Fathers’ Day Stall (Kindy classes)

PP Excursion West Australian Art Museum

Year 3 Excursion to Baldivis Children’s Forest Year 2 Liturgy 10am

Thursday 30 Aug Thumbs Up Thursday

P&F Fathers’ Day Stall PP-Yr 7

Friday 31 Aug Hi Five Friday

Fathers’ Day Breakfast ACC Inter-School Carnival Year 7

Week 8 Monday 3 Sept Manners Monday

Tuesday 4 Sept Cheer Tuesday

Wednesday 5 Sept Winking Wednesday

MTCC Feast Day

Whole School Mass 10am (Covered Area)

Thursday 6 Sept Thumbs Up Thursday

Year 4B Assembly (2.30pm)

Friday 7 Sept Hi Five Friday

MTCC Disco Kindy to Year 2 (4pm-5pm) Years 3-6 (5.15pm-6.45pm)

Dear Parents/Carers,

Last Saturday evening twenty-three candidates from our Parish, including fourteen

students from MTCC, completed the final stage of their Rite of their Initiation into the

Catholic Faith through the Sacrament of Confirmation. This sacrament has the effect

of increasing, deepening, and strengthening the grace of God given to us at our baptism.

Confirmation fills us with the power of the Holy Spirit – the same Spirit the Apostles

received at Pentecost. Congratulations to all the newly Confirmed and their families.

May the Gifts and Fruits of the Spirit give you the strength you need to be the amazing

people God created you to be.

Many of the social issues we deal with everyday relate to incidents that occur while

students are not at school - and the majority of these are linked to social media and other

forms of online communication. Do you know exactly what your child is doing when they

are on your (or their own) phone, iPad, laptop/desktop? Are you aware of the various

platforms children can use to communicate with people they know – and some they have

never met? Generally, the answer from parents is ‘No’. To assist us all in developing a

better understanding of what young people SAY, SEE and DO online, we will be hosting

a Think U Know Parent Session on Wednesday 12 September from 6pm -7.30pm.

Please place this date in your diary as it is a must do for every parent from Year 3 to 7.

We wish our Junior School Choir, Year 7 Christian Dance Group and Year 7 Flute Duet

all the very best for their upcoming performances in the 2018 Catholic Performing Arts

Festival. We thank Mrs Geraldine Williams (Junior School Choir), Mrs Amanda Day

(Christian Dance) and Mrs Sarah Gaynor (Flute) for their excellent work with the

students during the lead up these performances.

This coming Wednesday is the Feast of the Assumption, a holy day of obligation. Mass

will be held at the Parish House at 9am and 6pm – You are all most welcome to attend!

Thank you to Mrs Louise Rimmer for organising Science Incursions for all PP to Year

6 students during Science Week. We know the children will enjoy the experiences on

offer and learn so much too!

Term 3 2018

NEWSLETTER 3.2

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We sincerely thank Baldivis MLA, Reece Whitby, for

supporting our request for an extension of the 40km

zone on Eighty Road to beyond the College boundary

and for ensuring a positive response from Main Roads

WA and the Minister for Transport. Rita Saffioti.

The extension is expected to be in place by October,

following the relocation of electronic speed limit signs.

“This is an acknowledgement of our growing school

and local community and a necessary measure to enable

us to meet our highest priority; the safety of our

students,” explained Alison Romagnolo, Assistant

Associate Principal.

A BIG thank you also to Mrs Helen McClenaghan who submitted applications for Water-Wise grants for both our Junior School and

Middle School earlier in the year. There were only 37 grants awarded throughout WA with MTCC awarded two of them. In his letter

of congratulations, Reece Whitby informed us that there was only one other school in the Baldivis electorate that was successful with

their submission. We look forward to the many special resources and learning opportunities these funds will provide.

Our MTCC Inter-House Athletics Carnival will be held this Wednesday, 15 August, on the College grounds (weather permitting). The

success of this event is dependent on everything going to plan and the co-operation of everyone in attendance from students to staff and

most importantly parents and spectators. Last year’s carnival was made more difficult than it had to be when some parents decided they

would not stay within the spectator boundaries, came into areas where the children were competing/being supervised after being told this

was not to happen and refusing to do the right thing when approached by staff. We urge everyone to be mindful of all instructions given

and to work with us, positively, to ensure a wonderful time is had by all. The events will be presented in a Tabloid format with the focus

for the day being on maximum participation and House spirit. Please note that Sausage Sizzle orders will be accepted up until Monday

morning.

May we all seek to live the coming days in a beautiful, generous and caring way.

Geri O’Keefe Anne Aquino

Principal Associate Principal

IT IS MTCC INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL TIME!

All students from PP- Yr 7 are requested to wear their House Sports Uniform and

bring their water bottle, morning tea, lunch (unless ordering a Sausage Sizzle),

College hat etc

PLEASE ENSURE ALL ITEMS ARE CLEARLY LABELLED WITH

YOUR CHILD’S NAME!

Students are able to wear their house colours with pride with hairspray, nail polish,

zinc stripes able to be worn for the day – please make sure all sprays etc are not

going to stain skin or uniforms (or cause irritation).

Please do not allow your child to bring sprays etc to school – in support of our

environmental waste-wise focus at MTCC we also request no streamers.

Sausage Sizzle orders will be accepted Monday 13 August ☺

Follow the link for more Carnival Information and Sausage Sizzle order

forms: http://www.motherteresa.wa.edu.au/general-information/

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Year 7

During a recent Year 7 liturgy, Father Daniel blessed special

El Salvadorian Crosses that were later placed in learning

spaces and offices throughout the Middle School building.

The origins of these crosses lies back in the 1960’s and 70’s,

when people fled the brutal persecutions in El Salvador and

lived in refugee camps in neighbouring countries. There they

tried to reconcile their pain and horror with their deeply-held

Christian faith. What they came up with was very practical

and therapeutic: to think of all the things that brought hope

and meaning to their lives - children, a sunrise, scripture,

their village, etc and to paint them in vivid colours onto

wooden crosses.

The results are not only strikingly beautiful, they are also a

moving expression of the ways pain, sorrow, hope, devotion

and worship become connected in the cross of Jesus.

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Virtue - Caring

Are We Raising Great Kids? - Make caring for others a priority!

Research shows that parents tend to highlight their children’s happiness and achievements over their children’s concern for

others. Yet, this should be a priority as children need to learn to balance their needs with the needs of others, whether it’s

passing the ball to a teammate or standing up for friend who is being bullied.

They need to hear from parents that caring for others is a top priority. A big part of that is holding children to high ethical

expectations, such as honouring their commitments, even if they don’t want to. For example, before kids quit a sports team,

choir, or a friendship, we should ask them to consider their obligations to the group or the friend and encourage them to work

out problems before quitting.

Instead of saying to your children: “The most important thing is that you’re happy,” say “The most important thing is that

you are kind.” Ensure that children always address others respectfully, even when they’re tired, distracted, or angry and

emphasise caring , yourself, when you interact with other key adults in your children’s lives.

It’s never too late to become a caring person, but it won’t happen on its own. Children need to practice caring for others,

express gratitude for those who care for them and contribute positively to others’ lives. Studies show that people who are in

the habit of expressing gratitude are more likely to be helpful, generous, compassionate, and forgiving—and they’re also

more likely to be happy and healthy.

Learning to be caring is like learning to play a sport or an instrument. Daily repetition—whether it’s a helping a friend with

class work, helping out around the house, or having a classroom job—help make caring second nature and develop and hone

children’s caregiving capacities. Learning gratitude involves regularly practising it.

Don’t reward your child for every act of helpfulness, such as clearing the dinner table. We should expect our children to help

around the house, with siblings, and with neighbours and only reward uncommon/unexpected acts of kindness. Discuss with

your child about the caring and uncaring acts they see on television and about acts of justice and injustice they might witness

or hear about in the news. Make gratitude a daily ritual at dinnertime, bedtime, in the car, or on a family walk. Express

thanks for those who care and give to us and others in large and small ways.

Children learn ethical values by watching the actions of adults they respect. They also learn values by thinking through ethical

dilemmas with adults, e.g. “Should I invite a new neighbour to my birthday party when my best friend doesn’t like her?”.

Being a moral role model and mentor means that we need to practice honesty, fairness, and caring ourselves. But it doesn’t

mean being perfect all the time. For our children to be able to respect and trust us, we need to acknowledge our mistakes and

flaws. We also need to respect children’s thinking and listen to their perspectives, demonstrating to them how we want them

to engage others. Model caring for others by doing community service at least once a month. Even better, do this service

with your child. Give your child an ethical dilemma at dinner or ask your child about dilemmas they’ve faced.

Read more at… https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2014/07/18/are-you-raising-nice-kids-a-harvard-psychologist-

gives-5-ways-to-raise-them-to-be-kind/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.daa11c017fa3

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Sustainability

This week our Sustainability Area has been extremely fortunate to receive some great donations. I would like to thank

Lilliana and Finnley Ruffino for donating the ground coffee from their Cafe on The Dam. The worms will really love it!

We were also lucky to receive some blue metal for a pathway from Mr Ian Tammen (Luke and Max's dad). Thank you,

Ian, for unloading the trailer as well! Waldecks Garden Centre in Melville donated three blueberry bushes. Thank you,

John, and your team, we really appreciate your generosity.

A big thank you also to everyone who supported the successful Market Stall this week. The Green Team did a super job

running the stall, which made $262. This money will go towards buying food and hay for the chickens and some plants

for our 'Butterfly Garden' that the children are designing.

We recently celebrated National Tree Day by planting two fruit trees near the Sustainability Area. Thank you to the

wonderful Green Team who dug the holes and planted the trees.

Our children have enjoyed their time in the Sustainability Area this week. The Year One classes mulched around their

potato bushes and removed all the bugs eating the plants. The Year Three class were planting seeds in different

environments and will observe which seeds grow the quickest. They have also planted some seeds and seedlings in the

greenhouse. Year Four Blue made the beautiful bees wax lunch wraps. The Year Six children collected the castings from

the worm farms and added it to the vegetable gardens. Many children have enjoyed caring for the chickens, feeding the

fish and meeting a frog who has found, in our Sustainability Area, a new place to call home!

We have a Plastic Free Raffle, which will be drawn on the 15th August at the Sports Carnival. Tickets are $2 each or 3

for $5. We will be selling tickets on Monday and Tuesday before and after school this week.

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Interviews for positions in

Kindergarten and Year 7 2020

will be scheduled during

September and October 2018.

Places are limited – so

please ensure applications are provided

to the College Office ASAP.

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Important Notices

FOR

Think U Know provides information on the technologies young people use, the challenges they may face, and importantly, how they can be overcome.

Presenters aim to provide parents/carers and teachers with the tools to create a safer online environment for young people in your care.

The presentation covers what young people SAY, SEE and DO online.

Topics include social media reputation management, cyberbullying, ‘sexting’, online grooming, online gaming, inappropriate content, privacy management, identity theft, how to protect your devices, and how to report matters when things go wrong.

The program bridges the knowledge gap between adults and young people so that everyone has an understanding of the roles they play and what they can do if something serious happens online.

THIS SESSION IS A MUST FOR ALL MTCC PARENTS & CARERS

PARTICULARLY THOSE WITH CHILDREN IN YEARS 3-7!

CYBER SAFETY PARENT SESSION

WEDNESDAY 12 SEPTEMBER

6PM -7.30PM MTCC JUNIOR SCHOOL

COVERED AREA

Is your family returning to MTCC in 2019?

We have families (including siblings) seeking

places across all year levels and would greatly

appreciate advance notice from those intending

to leave MTCC at the end of 2018.

We thank you for your assistance in this matter.

FIRST EUCHARIST

PARENT MEETING 21

AUGUST AT THE

PARISH HOUSE

STARTING AT 5.30 PM

PLEASE BE REMINDED that all Fee

Accounts are payable in full by 31/8/18.

We would greatly appreciate your

consideration in this matter.

Please contact our Finance Officer if you

have any queries.

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P&F meeting 23 August @ 7pm

Disco pizza pre-order forms will be sent home on

22 August

Father’s Day stall forms due 24 August

Father’s Day stall 29 and 30 August

School Disco Friday 7 September

School Banking every Wednesday during school term

Playgroup every Friday during school term

FUN-Raising Update Thanks to the generosity of MTCC families, together we have raised $5,648 in Terms 1 and 2.

Easter Raffle: $3,051 Hot Cross Buns: $408

Mother’s Day Stall: $1,643 Entertainment Book: $546

Thank you!

It’s Disco Time! Students dust off those dancing shoes, the annual school

disco is coming!

When: Friday 7 September Where: Undercover area Time: 4-5pm: K-Yr2 and 5.15-6.45pm: Yr 3 – 6 Cost: $2 per student

The disco is for students of Mother Teresa Catholic College only. At the school’s request, there will be a new format this year. More information will be released soon.

Pizza slices will be available for pre-order at $1.50 per slice and the always popular cake stall and glow sticks will be back! Keep an eye on school bags as order forms will be sent home in week 6.

We’d love donations of baked goods or small packets of chips to sell on the night. If you can assist with donations or would like to volunteer on the night, please get in touch via email mtccparentsandfriends@gmail.com or via Facebook.

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Entertainment Book

To get your digital or hard copy book visit: https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/9a49163

$14 from every book sold is donated to the school.

Parents and Friends Association

of the Mother Teresa Catholic

College

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PARISH NEWS

PARISH MASS TIMES

Mother Teresa Catholic College

Covered Area

Saturday: 6:00pm Sunday: 9:30am

Parish House

Tuesday to Friday: 9:00am Except first

Friday of every monthFirst Friday of the

month: 6:30pm

HOLY HOUR

Every Wednesday at 8am, before 9am

Mass

First Friday of Each Month at 5.30pm,

before 6.30pm Mass

RECONCILIATION (Confession)

Saturday: 5.30pm (before Mass)

Tuesday to Friday: Before Mass or during

Holy Hour

SACRAMENTAL

PROGRAM DATES FOR 2018 CONFIRMATION

Typically, Year 6 Children

Celebration of The Sacrament

Saturday 4 August 2018 6:00 pm

FIRST EUCHARIST

Typically, Year 4 Children

Parent Meeting

Tuesday 21 August 2018 5:30 pm

Parent/Student Workshop

Tuesday 18 Sept 2018 5:30 pm

Retreat Day

Friday 12 Oct 2018 9am–2:30 pm

Celebration of The Sacrament

Saturday 20 October 2018 6:00 pm

Sunday 21 October 2018 9:30 am

Saturday 27 October 2018 6:00 pm

Sunday 28 October 2018 9:30 am

All Years 4-6 students are invited to join our new Junior Youth Group (as yet to be named).

Parents will need to be committed, but we do have a capable facilitator and older Secondary School students to be senior leaders or mentors.

It is envisaged that the group will meet every 2 or 4 weeks, and that activities will develop over time.

The timing of this gathering could be changed to suit families as we go along.

All are welcome - we look forward to you joining in the fun.

FIRST EUCHARIST

PARENT MEETING 21

AUGUST AT THE

PARISH HOUSE

STARTING AT 5.30 PM

MASS TIMES

9AM AND 6PM

Wednesday 15th

IN THE PARISH

HOUSE