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Dear Parents and Carers,
Enrolment time
Please advise your neighbours and local friends to visit Mother Teresa to view our facilities and learn about what we offer. It is time to enrol! We will continue to offer enrolment tours for families by appointment.
Principal
The Whole school focus theme for this JUBILEE 2025 year is ‘PILGRIMS OF HOPE’
This term ‘The Mother Teresa School Way’ is to be:
Companions on the Journey: Caring, Supporting, and Growing Together.
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:11
PRAYER FOCUS
Thank you to Ms Caputo, Ms Morris and Year 3 Aqua and Cobalt who presented a beautiful Prayer Focus about the Mother Teresa School Way to stay Calm. They sang beautifully and captivated their audience by singing ‘My Light House’. The scriptures reference was Jesus Calming the Storm.
This story reminds us that calm doesn’t come from pretending storms don’t exist—it comes from trusting that, even in chaos, Jesus is with us and has power over every storm. His calmness, rooted in faith and peace, changes everything.
Usually, when we respond from a stormy place—yelling, panicking, or blaming—it only makes things worse. But when we take a moment to breathe, pause, and invite God into the moment, the glitter begins to settle. We see more clearly and can respond with wisdom instead of worry. Thank you to all the parents who came along to lend their support.
Something to Think About
Jesus tells us to love one another just as he loves us. How did Jesus show his love for other people?
Peace and Best Wishes.Religious Education Co-ordinator
Dear Parents/Carers of Year 6 Students who are Catholic and are Preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation
Next week you will be required to fill out an online form with key details about who your child's Confirmation Sponsor will be. Please familiarise yourself with the booklet to ensure you are following the correct protocols.
Spirit Day- Friday 6th June at Holy Spirit Church
(Those students not participating in the day will remain at school and have suitable activities to complement the day)
Sacrament of Confirmation –Tuesday 10th June at 6.00pm
This will be a celebration of the Rite of Confirmation (not a full mass)
All our Confirmation candidates are truly embracing their ministries and getting involved in the Parish Masses. Well done! Don’t forget to bring your item of food for the ‘Food Pantry’.
This week in the world of sports has been as quiet as a library during finals week. But hold onto your hats, because Week 5 is gearing up to be a whirlwind of excitement!
Last week, we had 8 brave students from North Gungahlin dive into the ACT Swimming Championships. Our swimmers not only made waves but also achieved Personal Bests! Some even managed to conquer those pesky pre-race jitters. Who knew nerves could be so slippery? A huge round of applause to all our aquatic athletes for their incredible performances and notable placings!
In other news, I’m still on the lookout for a heroic parent (cape optional) to volunteer at the North Gungahlin Cross Country event at Stromlo on May 26. Your chance to shine, cheer, and maybe even get a workout in while helping out the team awaits!
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
● 12&U Boys and Girls Basketball State Teams (Trial 1 - Saturday 17 May) Registration required at https://schoolsportact.org.au/sports/basketball/
● 12 & U Boys and Girls Hockey (Trial 1 - Monday 19 May) Registration required at https://schoolsportact.org.au/sports/hockey/
● North Gungahlin Cross Country (May 26)
● Year 3/4 Netball Gala Day (May 27)
● 3/4 & 5/6 Sullivan Shield Tackle Football (June 3)
As a reminder of parents obligations when enrolling a child into a Catholic School, I will publish sections of the Parent Contract over the next few weeks. Please remind yourself of the obligations you committed to when signing the contract to join our wonderful cimmunity.
Attendance and Participation
4. While the Student is enrolled at the School, the Parent will:
a. ensure the Student participates in the educational program delivered by the School, including those aspects of the program that relate to religious education, faith and Catholic identity;
b. ensure the Student has the required school uniforms, school bag, stationery, and any books and/or electronic devices not otherwise supplied by the School;
c. take all reasonable steps to ensure that the Student attends the School or otherwise participates in the educational program delivered by the School on each day that the School is open during the School Term. This will normally require attendance at the School campus by the Student though may at times involve attendance at events, excursions, activities or placements approved by the Principal of the School (or their delegate);
d. if the Student is unable to attend the School on a day that it is open during the School Term because of illness or injury, notify the School of the cause of the Student’s non-attendance or non-participation as soon as possible, and no later than three school days from the dayon which the non- attendance started.
Provision of Information by the Parent
5. The Parent will provide all relevant information to the School that:
a. may assist the School to understand the Student, to meet their individual needs and support their learning;
b. relates to the Student’s living arrangements and day-to-day care, including but not limited to, Family Court orders or similar court orders that are in place relating to the Student and/or Parent;
c. relates to a communicable infection ordisease the Student has had whilstattending the School during the School Term, and will otherwise ensure that the Student complies with any appropriate exclusion periods from School relating tothe communicable infection or disease.
More to follow next week.
The Mother Teresa School Yearbook has been confirmed for 2025, but this year, we are going to need your help to get it across the line.
Families that have been with us for a few years would know that each year, with the help of our school committee and dedicated parents and our amazing teachers, we have produced a 200 page, professionally printed yearbook featuring all classes and highlighting the momentous occasions and experiences throughout the year.
The Yearbook has always been wonderfully received in the school community and are great keepsakes for the children to reflect on their journey here. To help in that undertaking we are hoping for your assistance
We would specifically like to request any photos from the events that have occurred in term 1 while they are fresh on your memories
-swimming carnival
-Reconciliation
-Harmony day
- Excursions
If families have any photos or if you’re attending school events (sporting, social etc) and you take any photos we’d love for you to snap and send a few back to us to use in the yearbook (appropriate permissions will be sought).
If you can help us with the above, please reach out and contact the Yearbook team via the yearbook email MTSYearbook00@gmail.com
Kind regards
Lindsay Hackett
St John Paul II College is hosting a Community Day on Saturday, 17 May from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, in partnership with Liverpool FC International Academy Australia.
The day will feature free football clinics led by LFCIAA coaches, along with food trucks and coffee all held on campus at JPC.
Spots are filling quickly, and families can register via the QR code in the attached graphic. Or at this link: https://lfcacademy.com.au/product/st-john-paul-ii-college-community-day-2025/
