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Monday saw students from across the College experience learning sessions in wind energy and renewables, what a wonderful opportunity this was for our students! Please see my full report in the main story of this Newsletter for more information.  

Social Justice Sunday

As we approach the last Sunday of September, Social Justice Sunday, I invite our community to consider the efforts of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, the 2018–2019 Social Justice Statement, A Place to Call Home: Making a home for everyone in our land.

The Statement reflects the deep concern of Australia’s Bishops at the growing problem of homelessness and insecure housing in Australian society. All over our nation, a ruthless housing market leaves people struggling to find secure and affordable housing, whether they live in cities or in regional areas. That struggle has a corrosive effect on family life, on employment, on study and on our capacity to contribute to and benefit from our society. At its worst, the struggle leaves the vulnerable in our society homeless – sleeping on the street, in cars or in doorways, or hoping for a space on someone’s couch or floor. The last Census showed the number of homeless Australians had increased to more than 116,000 people.

The document begins with Jesus’ famous parable of the Good Samaritan – as challenging to us today as it was to his hearers. We are reminded that we have the same experience as the Samaritan: we see people in the street who are in need of help, wounded by violence, misfortune or poverty. We face the same choice: do we walk past them or do we stop and help?

For us at Tenison College with our 2018 theme of ‘Hands Up, Help Out,’ the answer is very simple.  Making it happen requires commitment and integrity.

To consider the document further please follow the link:

http://www.socialjustice.catholic.org.au/publications/social-justice-statements#SJS2018

Catholic Identity and Mission Support – Thank you Sandra Quirke

Last week the College thanked Sandra Quirke for her service in the Catholic Identity and Mission support role; a critical role in supporting the enthusiastic, committed and very busy CIM Team. We thank Sandra for her dedicated, self-effacing and ‘can do’ service, as well as her attention to detail in the role.  As Sandra enjoys more time with grandchildren we trust she will look back fondly on her time with the College and take satisfaction in the wonderful legacy she has left to the College community.

We also wish Nada Brookes all the best as she commences her Catholic Identity and Mission Support role and trust her gifts and talents will be well utilised in this critical role for our school community.

Attention Years 8 and 9 - BYOD at Tenison Woods College in 2019

I remind our community that from 2019 onwards, students in Years 8-12 will be asked to Bring Your Own Device as part of our evolving ICT strategy at Tenison woods College. I remind families, for more information about the BYOD program, obtaining free Microsoft Office software and device options, please visit the Portal@TWC help site www.tenison.catholic.edu.au/portaltwc.  It is a wonderful resource prepared and curated by our committed ICT Support Team.

Tenison Woods College Reunion – One month left to purchase tickets

Friends of Tenison Woods College; past scholars since the inception of Marist Agricultural College or the Convent of Mercy, parents of former scholars, past staff members, past volunteers, in fact anyone who is proud to be or have been associated with Catholic education in the Mount Gambier; are invited to our reunion Awards and BBQ Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 October 2018.

During the Shining Light Awards evening we will present our 2018 Shining Lights at the Commodore on the Park, and celebrate the contributions of the following Shining Light Recipients:

• Alan Balshaw
• Anthony Casadio (Dec)
• Sally Duigan
• Jeanette Elliott
• Jenna McCormick

Tickets on sale now, and can be purchased from http://www.ticketebo.com.au/tenison-woods-college/2018-shining-light-awards.html Ticket sales are closing in one month, and seats are limited. Tickets are $70, which includes a 3-Course Meal & complimentary drink on arrival.

Following the awards, there will be a BBQ lunch and college tour at 12:30pm on Sunday 28 October, following Mass at St. Pauls Church at 11:00am.

God Bless,

David Mezinec | Principal

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