E-News
Welcome to This Week's College E-Newsletter!
This week, our community spirit is shining brighter than ever, with opportunities to connect, celebrate, and support one another. The Friends of Mother Teresa are busy preparing for their highly anticipated Quiz Night – a fun-filled evening of trivia, laughter, and friendly competition you won’t want to miss.
They are also calling for volunteers to help bring our upcoming College Feast Day to life. This special event is a highlight of our year, and your time and energy will make all the difference in creating a memorable celebration for our students.
For our Junior School families, we invite you to attend an information session on mental health and wellbeing, offering practical insights and strategies to support your child’s emotional development. Meanwhile, for students undertaking OLNA assessments, we have extra support available to help build confidence and ensure they’re well-prepared.
Let’s come together, get involved, and make the most of these wonderful opportunities.
2025 Events Calendar
Important Notices
Complimentary Orange School Bus Service – Now Available for Rural Families
We’re pleased to inform families living in the rural areas of Baldivis, Karnup and surrounding districts that a complimentary Orange School Bus Service is now available for eligible students attending Mother Teresa Catholic College.
This service, supported by the Public Transport Authority of Western Australia, provides safe and reliable transport to and from the College for students residing in designated rural zones.
If you believe your child may be eligible and would like to apply for access to the morning and/or afternoon service, please submit an application via the School Bus Services website: www.schoolbuses.wa.gov.au
For more information or assistance with the application process, you are welcome to contact Caillin Ullbrecht directly on 0411 388 721.
We encourage families in rural areas to take advantage of this convenient and cost-free transport option.
Free Army Open Day – Experience Defence Life Firsthand
Mark your calendars for an action-packed day at the Army Open Day, hosted by the 13th Brigade on Saturday 30 August at Irwin Barracks, Karrakatta. This family-friendly event offers a rare opportunity to see the Australian Army in action, meet serving soldiers, and explore exciting career pathways within the Australian Defence Force.
Visitors will enjoy live military demonstrations, hands-on displays of Defence Force equipment, and a chance to chat with personnel from a wide range of Army units, including 13th Brigade HQ, 11/28 RWAR, 16 RWAR, 10 Light Horse, 13 Engineer Regiment, 13 CSSB, 13 Brigade Recruiting, 109 Signal Squadron, 3 Battery, 7th Health Support Company, and the Pilbara Regiment.
Families are welcome — with plenty of activities for kids such as laser tag, a bouncy castle, and more. Food trucks will be on-site, making it the perfect day out for all ages.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday 30 August
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Irwin Barracks, Stubbs Terrace, Karrakatta
Cost: Free
Registration: Essential via Eventbrite
Don’t miss your chance to experience the energy, skill, and dedication of Australia’s soldiers up close — secure your spot today.
Junior School Notices
Wellbeing Team Info-Tea Gathering – Monday 18 August
We are delighted to invite our school community to the next Info-Tea Gathering on Monday 18 August at 2:00pm, in the Junior School Covered Area.
This session will feature Mr QD (Social Work Prac Student) and Mr Hill (Accredited Mental Health Social Worker), who will share valuable insights on the topic of “Emotional Regulation”. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn practical strategies, connect with others, and engage in meaningful discussion over a friendly cup of tea.
If you wish to access therapeutic support services at the school, a Consent to Engage in Services and Release of Information form must be completed. You can access this form HERE.
Please remember, all information shared with our Wellbeing team is treated with the utmost confidentiality. Details are only shared when necessary for safety, legal obligations, or—with your consent—in the best interest of your child’s learning and wellbeing.
We look forward to welcoming you to this special gathering, which offers a space for connection, conversation, and community. To assist us with catering, please RSVP by completing the form HERE.
Enews Sustainability Week 4 Term 3 2025
SERCUL (South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare) generously provided native plants to our College, which the Year 3 students planted as part of the Phosphorus Awareness Project grant it receives form the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. The project aims to raise community awareness about the environmental effects of excess nutrients on our waterways. We are looking forward to watching our plants grow.
Thank you to everyone who supported our Sustainability Market Stall this week. The Green team did a wonderful job running the stall, working out the change people needed and talking about the produce we have grown. We raised $140 which goes back into the Sustainability centre to buy chicken feed, some seedlings and a few watering cans.
The Scarecrow Competition at the Royal Show is happening again. This year we will have two entries one for the K-2 category and one for the 3-6 category. The theme is Shearing Shed Shenanigans promoting WA farmers, sheep and wool. If anyone has any wool, scarves, beanies, socks, hats, woollen clothes, jumpers etc they are no longer needing we are looking for donations to make our Scarecrows come to life. Please place in the purple bin outside the Junior School front office.
Year 1 Excursion
Last Friday, the Year One students visited SciTech as part of our Inquiry unit. As part of our learning about energy and the seasons, students watched the Puppet Theatre Show Bursting with Energy, where Balga the Grass Tree and his animal friends explored where their energy comes from. They also visited the Planetarium to view the Tilt show, which helped deepen their understanding of how the Earth's movement causes seasonal changes. It was a fun and engaging day of hands-on learning!
Secondary School Notices
Year 8 Students Explore the Heart of the Matter
As part of their Science studies on the circulatory system, our Year 8 students recently took part in a hands-on heart dissection. Building on their classroom learning about how blood circulates through the body, students examined the structure of the heart up close, identifying key features such as chambers, valves, and major blood vessels. The activity brought their theoretical knowledge to life, sparking curiosity and deepening their understanding of how this remarkable organ works to keep us alive.
Year 8 Father’s Day Breakfast – Friday 5 September
We warmly invite all fathers and fatherly figures to join us for our Year 8 Father’s Day Breakfast on Friday 5 September in the College Gymnasium. This cherished annual tradition celebrates the wonderful men who play an important role in our students’ lives – dads, stepdads, grandads, uncles, or any special role model.
The morning will begin with a short liturgy (7:00–7:30am), followed by a shared breakfast (7:30–8:00am) and our much-loved Fathers vs. Students Basketball Match (8:00–8:20am) – where skill and strategy just might outshine youthful energy! Students are encouraged to wear their PE uniform with House Shirt.
To assist with catering, please RSVP and share any dietary requirements by Friday 22 August via the survey link: https://forms.office.com/r/suQgmfZRby.
We’re also collecting the best (and most cringe-worthy!) dad jokes to share on the morning – submit yours through the survey link above.
We look forward to celebrating this special morning with you!
Round 2 OLNA Numeracy Support Sessions – Don’t Miss Out!
Have you still not achieved Category 3 in all OLNA components? A fantastic opportunity is here to help you reach your goal.
Round 2 of our OLNA Numeracy Support Sessions will begin on Thursday 14 August (Week 4) and run through until Week 9. These sessions are designed to provide personalised support in Numeracy, tailored to each student’s previous OLNA results. Learning will take place in small group and one-on-one formats, ensuring every student receives the targeted assistance they need.
Session Details
Focus: Numeracy Support
Days: Mondays & Thursdays
Time: 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: F Block Breakout Space
We strongly encourage all eligible students to attend, as achieving Category 3 in all OLNA components is a requirement for WACE. Your support in reinforcing the importance of these sessions with your child is greatly appreciated.
If you have any questions or require further information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Mr Jonathan Dixon
Library News
Book Club – Issue 5 is Here!
The latest edition of Book Club – Issue 5 has arrived, bursting with fresh reads to spark imaginations. Students should have received their brochures, and we encourage families to take a look together and discover some new favourites.
Orders close Thursday, 7 August – don’t miss your chance to place an order and support the College library at the same time.
Dress-Up Parade:
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, 20 August at 9:00 AM as we invite all students to dress up as their favourite book characters. From wizards to explorers, detectives to dragons – the possibilities are endless.
Now is the time to start planning those creative costumes.
Book Week is Coming
Get ready to Book an Adventure! Book Week will be celebrated in Week 5 of Term 3, and we’ve planned an exciting week of literary fun across the College.
High School Reading Competition
Our first ever High School Reading Competition is now underway and will run throughout Term 3. Students can earn House Points by logging their reading, with one House set to be crowned the Reading Champions at the end of term.
So far, Maar House has taken an early lead – but can they hold onto it?
Let the reading adventure begin.
Friends of Mother Teresa
Quiz Night
Join us for a fun-filled evening at this year’s FOMT Quiz Night:
Endeavour Homes Stadium, Lark Hill
Friday, 12th September
Doors open: 5:30 PM
Quiz kicks off: 6:30 PM
Tickets are just $20 each via Spriggy app (Events Tab).
Want to reserve a whole table? Simply purchase 8 tickets in one transaction. We have sold 5 tables and there are only 15 so get in quick.
Feast Day- Volunteers Needed
We're calling on our amazing school community to help cook the sausage sizzle for the Mother Teresa Feast Day. If you’re available to lend a hand, please sign up on our socials via the link.
Fathers Day
JOIN OUR FATHER’S DAY RAFFLE!
Get ready for your chance to WIN amazing prizes that Dad will LOVE.
Raffle Details:
Tickets: $2 for 1 🎫 or $5 for 3 🎫🎫🎫
Ticket Sales Open: Monday, 18th August @ 6PM
Ticket Sales Close: Monday, 1st September @ 6PM
Winners Announced: Wednesday, 3rd September @ 6PM
Grab your tickets via the Spriggy School App in the Events section.
You're invited to our next FOMT meeting.
Join us on Monday, 8th September 2025 at 6:00 PM in the school library. Everyone is welcome.
Have a great weekend.
Dominique Brown
President of FOMT
Parish News
MASS TIMES
MONDAY: NO SERVICE
TUESDAY: 9:00AM
WEDNESDAY: 9:00AM
THURSDAY: 8:00AM
FRIDAY: 9:00AM
SATURDAY: 6:00PM
SUNDAY: 9:30AM & 5:00PM
RECONCILIATION
SATURDAY: 5:30PM TO 5:50PM
