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Leaving Families Thank You Celebration

This Thursday night, I am delighted that we will take time to say farewell to a number of families who will complete their formal association with the College, as their last child completes Year 12 this year.

Many of these families have had a long association with the College and I look forward to celebrating with and thanking those families who have committed many years to Catholic education in our region.

Rest in Peace Chris Read

Our prayers and condolences are offered to Jane, Darcy, the Read family and friends at the passing of Chris last weekend. Darcy is a student in the Early Learning and Community Centre. I know our community will gather around the Read family at this very sad and difficult time to support them to navigate the challenges ahead.

Social Justice Sunday - Everyone’s Business: Developing an inclusive and sustainable economy

Last Sunday we celebrated Social Justice Sunday and in their Social Justice Statement for 2017–18, ‘Everyone’s Business: Developing an inclusive and sustainable economy’. The Bishops of Australia call for an economy that is founded on justice and offers dignity and inclusion to every person.  Such a society will reject an ‘ideology of the market’ that forgets the principles of justice and equity. Justice must be built into the very foundations of our community, and business can work for everybody’s benefit, not just for shareholders. The excluded and vulnerable must have a voice in decision-making. God is calling us to use his abundance wisely, for the good of all and of our planet.

The Statement calls for an economy that is founded on justice and offers dignity and inclusion to every person.  For further details about the Social Justice Statement, visit the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council website (www.socialjustice.catholic.org.au)

Year 10 Reflection Day

Last Thursday, the Year 10 students gathered for their annual reflection day at the Main Corner and Cave Gardens. The focus of the day was “Many Colours, One God” and gave students the opportunity to spend some time reflecting on diversity within the school, local and global communities through a range of different engaging sessions. Students also commemorated the United Nations International Day of Peace through prayer and liturgy at St Paul’s Church. Special thanks to Fr Michael for celebrating the liturgy with us at the end of the day.

Please be aware of early dismissal times for the last day of Term 3, this Friday 29 September.

• Junior School - Early Dismissal of 2.15pm
• Middle School and Senior School -  Early Dismissal of 2.20pm

Wishing all staff and students a safe and relaxing holiday break.

Tracey Davey | Office Manager

The 8/9 Boys Soccer team competed in the SSSSA Knockout Country Soccer Finals in Adelaide last Friday. 

In game one, they played Glossop and recorded a resounding four-nil win. Players of note were Soe Ler Moo, who scored 3 goals and Oscar O’Leary working hard in the forward positions. Josh Cornolo was strong in goal, keeping a clean sheet as part of a dynamic back five. Meanwhile, Lewis Stratford added to the score and it was pleasing to note that all came from open, attacking play, boosting the team’s confidence ahead of the big match.

In game two, the Grand Final, Tenison faced a Whyalla side who had accounted for Mount High School in a golden goal period in their semi-final. On this occasion we took an early lead and never looked back.  Soe Ler Moo added a further two goals to his opening hat-trick. Gay Lay got on the score sheet and Caleb Gentile rounded off the scoring from a well-taken free kick. The 5-0 final score was no more than the boys deserved, with a resolute defence also laying the platform for the attacks.  Broc Linden was also influential in a solid midfield unit that combined really well. A resounding way to notch up our first Soccer Championship trophy and flag – congratulations!     

Both the profile of soccer and the standard of our representative teams has improved this year as a result of the introduction of the High Performance Soccer Program and the opportunities it has provided such as the clinics conducted at the College by the Celtic Football Academy and the visit of Harry Kewell.

David Cole | Year 10 Wellbeing and PLP Coordinator

Well done to year 10 student, Bailey Perryman, who won an automotive industry competition at the Rotary Careers Expo in Mount Gambier in August. Bailey’s knowledge and interest in mechanics earned him a $30 iTunes voucher, which was presented to him by Group Training Employment (GTE) representative, Brad Wilson-Smith at the College this week. Bailey completed his work experience this year with Peter Rogers Automotive and plans to take up a career in mechanics once he finishes school.

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 Mount Gambier; are invited to our 2017 Shining Light Awards on Saturday 14 October and to join us on Sunday 15 October for a BBQ and tour of the College.

Tickets are now on sale for the evening at www.ticketebo.com.au/shininglight. Get in quick, tickets are limited! Follow the official Tenison Woods College Facebook page to find out more about our outstanding Shining Light award recipients.

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Planning for 2018 classes is about to begin in both the Junior and Middle School. Staff give deep and careful consideration to the class placement of students, ensuring the best and most informed educational and wellbeing decisions are made. At the beginning of Term 4, Junior and Middle Primary students will receive a note from class teachers regarding this process; please ensure that you discuss this with your child, sign and return the relevant section. Students currently in Years 8 and 9 will work with their home group teacher to identify and name those students who best support their learning at school.

If you feel there are exceptional and valid circumstances for your child that need to be considered, please address these in writing to Jill Rogers, Head of Junior School (R-5) at rogej@tenison.catholic.edu.au or Ian Ross, Head of Middle School (Years 6-9) at rossi@tenison.catholic.edu.au by Friday 27 October 2017 (end of Week 2, Term 4). Please note that requests for specific teachers are unable to be considered.

Thank you.

Jill Rogers | Head of Junior School
Ian Ross | Head of Middle School 

Holiday Opening Hours:

• Tuesday 10 October - 9.00am - 1.00pm
• Thursday 12 October - 12.00pm - 4.00pm
• Saturday 14 October - 9.00am - 12.00pm
• Monday 16 October - 8.00am - 12.00pm

Regular Opening Hours:

• Tuesday 8.00am - 12.00pm
• Thursday 1.00pm - 5.00pm

Regular Opening Hours resume from Tuesday 17 October onwards.

Can you offer half an hour of your time on Saturday 14 October for our Working Bee?

During the Working Bee we are particularly looking to revitalise the Junior School play areas by laying down bark, painting play equipment and carrying out other forms of maintenance which will ensure the appeal and longevity of the equipment and play spaces. We’d love as much help as you can offer and any time you can spare will be appreciated.

Please bring any gardening equipment you think could be of use: gloves, shovel, rakes, wheelbarrows, even your ute. The working bee will commence at 8:00am. Morning tea and refreshments will be supplied with a BBQ available from 10:00am. For those able to help out, please respond to rsvp@tenison.catholic.edu.au by Friday 6 October.

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All the best and congratulations to College Teacher Sarah McDowell – and her Border Collie, Cali – who have been selected for the Worlds Agility Open Championships, being held in Holland in May 2018!

Sarah and Cali are the first South Australians to make the team and to be representing Australia.

Sadly, the trip is not funded. If you can help in any small way, please click here now!

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Thursday 28 September

• Year 10 PLP 1/2 Day Session 8
• Year 12 Leaving Families Function 7:00pm - 9:00pm in the PRC
• Year 5,6,7 T20 Cricket, Blue Lake Sports Park

Friday 29 September

• Whole School Assembly, 12.00pm, Barrie Holmes Stadium
• Footy Colours Day - Reception to Year 7 Students
• Early Dismissal: 2:15pm Junior School, 2:20pm Middle & Senior School

Saturday 30 September - Sunday 15 October
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Saturday 14 October

• Shining Light Awards 6:30pm, Main Corner Mount Gambier

Sunday 15 October

• Shining Light Reunion Weekend - 
  11am Mass at St. Paul's Church
  12:30pm BBQ and College Tour

Monday 16 October

• Week 1, Term 4

IMPORTANT REMINDER

Friday of Week 1, Term 4 will be a Student Free Day (Mount Gambier Show day)

Congratulations to Year 12 students Laura Turley and Emmerson White for being awarded an Archbishop Student Award over the weekend at St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral. For Faith Leader, Laura Turley, the award comes after she was one of two students in the state to receive the Knights of the Southern Cross Scholarship earlier this year. A total of 54 students from Catholic schools within the Adelaide archdiocese received the Archbishop awards on Sunday. After the Award Ceremony and Mass, there was a gathering where students were able to have photos with the Archbishop and had the chance to meet other student recipients. Well done Laura and Emmerson!

On Tuesday, students in Years 4-9 attended writing workshops with Michael Panckridge. Michael is a popular children’s author based in Geelong. He not only shared his author knowledge but also provided useful and challenging writing tips.

Students were given the chance to develop their story ideas and to ask him questions. It was a very valuable and thought-provoking experience for all students.

Michael has left order forms in the Library to purchase discounted and autographed copies of his books. These orders need to be returned with the money to the library by Friday 29 September.

Chris Lloyd | Teacher Librarian

Tenison Woods College school fees statements have been sent. If you are not on an arranged payment plan, we ask that you please have your school fees paid as soon as possible. 

Once you have received your statement, please check through it carefully to ensure that all payments to your account have been recorded.

If there are any discrepancies, please contact Leanne Hunt on (08) 87 244 604. If you have any concerns regarding paying off your fees, please contact our Business Manager, Neal Turley on (08) 87 255 455 to discuss your account.

Leanne Hunt | Finance Assistant

We have many pieces of unnamed lost property in the College front office at the moment, including three sets of black school shoes along with many jackets and jumpers.

Please ensure that all uniform pieces are named clearly when they are purchased so that they can be returned to the student if they make their way to the office.

Tracey Davey | Office Manager

Good luck to Year 11 student Maddie Jude who will compete in the Australian Junior Squash Champs in Geelong next week. The Year 11 High Performance Sports Program student is representing SA in the U19 team. The first half of the competition is the individual event, followed by the teams event, with the competition running for 8 days. We look forward to following Maddie's progress and results. 

Kate Exelby | Athlete Welfare Manager
High Performance Sports Program

Term 4 is the official time to change to summer uniform for all students. The summer uniform guidelines are outlined in the student planner and on the College website. As part of the summer uniform, the wearing of hats is compulsory for all activities outside the classroom, including recess and lunch. Many students have grown over the winter months and I ask the parents check the length of their daughter’s dresses as they may need lengthening. The required length for all dresses, is knee length. 

Given the variances in Mount Gambier weather, if the temperature is below 23 degrees, students are permitted to wear their winter uniform. 

For those students in Year 2 who have outgrown their R-2 uniform, they are permitted to purchase the Years 3-12 summer uniform in preparation for their move to Year 3 in 2018. 

If you have any queries please contact either the Uniform Shop on 8724 4637 or myself at sandj@tenison.catholic.edu.au

Jennie Sanderson | Director of Wellbeing

A full list of 2018 key dates will follow soon, but to assist with planning, below are some confirmed dates to commence the academic year:

• Tuesday 23 January 2018 - All Teaching Staff commence
• Thursday 25 January 2018 - Book collection day
• Friday 26 January 2018 - Australia Day Public Holiday
• Monday 29 January 2018 - Reception, Years 6, 8, 10,11, 12 commence term 1.  
• Tuesday 30 January 2018 - All other students commence term 1.

You will note the staggered start to the commencement of the year for students. This approach will assist students in the identified year levels to complete the best possible transition processes with the relevant teaching and support staff. We also look forward to preparing transition programs that will accentuate our relationship with parents and carers in the support of student learning and wellbeing.

David Mezinec | Principal

There will be free half-hour come and try sessions for Tennis 'Hot Shots' on Monday 2 October.

OneFortyOne Plantations is pleased to offer a full academic scholarship which will meet all education related expenses for the successful student undertaking either 3rd or 4th year of their Bachelor degree in forestry or forest science.

Local applications are encouraged from potential students who reside in the Green Triangle Region for whom scholarships will be available for students commencing 1st year of study of their Bachelor degree, either on campus or online.

For the successful candidate, OneFortyOne will also have summer holiday work experience available at their regional office in Mt Gambier, South Australia, supported by travel assistance to and from Mt Gambier.

Upon graduation, the Scholarship holder will undertake employment in our Graduate Forester position which is a 2-year appointment, designed to allow for a broad understanding of OneFortyOne and how it operates as well gaining skills and experience across the business and industry.

The scholarships for 2018 are now available and OneFortyOne invites interested candidates to apply. Applications must be received by OneFortyOne Plantations by Friday, 20^th October 2017.  

Term 4 student timetables will be available on Simon for Students and PAM for Parents on Monday 2 October 2017, the first week of the school holidays. If parents and students in Years 8 -11 are seeking to source further information regarding their Term 4 timetables please contact Liza Couzens on 8724 4600 or couzl@tenison.catholic.edu.au 

Liza Couzens | Deputy Principal  

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SAPOL’s Road Safety Section recently attended Tenison Woods College and delivered a road safety presentation to year 11 students entitled “The Fatal Five”. This powerful and interactive program discussed road safety issues, including the causes of road crashes such as fatigue, alcohol and drugs, speed, risk-taking, peer pressure, driver attitudes, and ways in which to reduce the risk of becoming a crash statistic.

There are a number of web sites which may be of further value to you and the students.

• www.raa.com.au
• www.mylicence.sa.gov.au
• www.sapolice.sa.gov.au
• www.howsafeisyourcar.com.au

For any further information on Road Safety please feel free to contact the Road Safety Section on 82076586 or by Email: SAPOL.RoadSafetySection@police.sa.gov.au

The Tenison Woods College on-site Health Club, EFM, is offering a fantastic deal! 30 days of unlimited group personal training and classes for only $30! They even have 8:30am school drop off time slots available for parents! Contact Jenny on 0403 891 952 or email mtgambier@efm.net.au to register your interest.

Jenny McPhail | EFM Health Clubs Mount Gambier

This Friday, Reception – Year 7 students are encouraged to wear their AFL Footy colours, in anticipation of the AFL Grand Final on Saturday afternoon. This is a long-standing tradition celebrated each year at this time. Students can come dressed top-to-toe in their AFL team uniform, or they may simply add a beanie and scarf to their current school uniform. Local club team colours and uniform are also a dress option for the day.  

Please note: Students are NOT permitted to wear football boots as there is an assembly at 12:00pm, and boots will mark the gym floor.

We look forward to the display of Footy Colours from the Reception to Year 7 Students. 

Grant Lean | Teacher (Early Learning – Yr 7 Sport Coordinator)

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Monday - Cassie Edwards

Tuesday - Julianne Teagle-Lillecrapp

Wednesday - Liz Fennell

Thursday - Anne Gaffney

Friday - Student Free Day 

Please click here to read Circular regarding Same Sex Marriage from Most Rev Philip Wilson DD JCL Archbishop of Adelaide 

Fr Dean Marin  |  Parish Priest of Mount Gambier and  Millicent - Priest Moderator of Bordertown

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