Jenna McCormick visit

This final newsletter for Term 1 provides an opportunity to reflect on the journey and give thanks for the many good things that have happened throughout the term. I congratulate students on their commitment to school life, which has been evident in application to learning experiences, school events and class activities. 

Term 1 reports have been released today for students who have completed their first term of Reception and the first term of Year 12. These reports are available in PAM for parents, and SIMON for students. We would like to remind you that for all other year levels, details of your child’s academic progress is also available in PAM and SIMON. To ensure you are accessing this feedback please click 'read more' and follow the detailed steps.

Senator for South Australia, Don Farrell, visited the College on Wednesday 12 April to present the school with three new flags.

The Wattle Range Council Youth Recognition Awards took place in Penola on Wednesday 5 April 2017. Congratulations to Year 12 Tenison Woods College student Lucy Williams for winning in the category of ‘Overcoming Challenging Life Situation’.

The public performance of In Absentia will be held at Wehl St Theatre On Wednesday 7 June  at 7:00pm.

With a talented Year 12 cast and offstage support, we are thrust back into the 1970's where we explore the impact that a family suicide has in this era on seemingly close-knit family. With moments of comedy punctuating an intense topic, students under 15 are not recommended. 

Gold coin donation at the door.

Kirsty Wodson | Learning Area Coordinator (Arts) 

Congratulations to year 10 HPSP athlete Molly Watson who has been selected to compete at the under 17 Netball National Championships in Townsville, Queensland from April 19-24. Good luck Molly!

April is Autism Awareness Month. We are proud to be recognising, and supporting Autism in our community. 

We are currently seeking expressions of interest to be part of an e-Smart committee. The e-smart school framework was developed by the Alannah and Madeline Foundation. It is a holistic approach to changing the behaviour of information and communications technology users.

In Term 2 the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests will be held throughout Australia for all students in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9. As all tests, except Year 3 Writing, will be done online at Tenison Woods College this year, the test window is longer and is from 9 May to 19 May (Week 2 and 3).

For information on junior sporting options for Term 2, please click 'read more' below.

The Mount Gambier public library are providing a range of activities for children these school holidays. To see the holiday program please click 'read more' below.

Thursday 13 April

• Holy Thursday
• Whole school assembly, 12.00pm in the Barrie Holmes Stadium
• End of Term 1 - Early dismissal, Junior School 2.15pm and Middle/Senior School at 2.20pm.

Friday 14 April

• Good Friday

Saturday 15 April

• Easter Saturday
• Vigil Mass at Saint Paul's Church
• Japanese Cultural Trip departs

Sunday 16 April

• Easter Sunday
• The Resurrection of the Lord Mass at Saint Paul's Church

Monday 17 April

• Easter Monday

Sunday 23 April

• Youth Mass at Saint Paul's Church, 5.00pm

Tuesday 25 April

• Anzac Day

Please keep in mind as we approach the Easter season that we are in Lent or Holy Week until Easter Sunday. Themes during this time are prayer, fasting and giving. On Easter Sunday we move into the joyful season of Easter which is 40 days of celebrating.

Thursday 20 April - 9.00am - 1.00pm

Wednesday 26 April - 9.00am - 1.00pm

Thursday 27 April - 12.00pm - 5.00pm

Saturday 29 April - 9.00am - 12.00pm

Monday 1 May - 8.00am - 12.00pm

It is now time for all students to change to the winter uniform from the beginning of Term 2. Please remember that all uniform items must adhere to the new Uniform Policy which is available on the College website or in student planners. One thing to note is that girls from Years 3 – 12 now have the option of wearing trousers as an alternative to the College skirt. These trousers are available from the Uniform Shop. 

Jennie Sanderson | Director of Wellbeing

We are delighted to announce that Australia’s ‘Greatest Ever Footballer’ Harry Kewell, will be visiting Tenison Woods College in June as an official guest of the High Performance Sports Program!

Harry will be conducting an exclusive closed training session for the students currently enrolled in the Tenison Woods College HPSP/IGNITE football program, as well as a community Harry Kewell Academy Masterclass at Frew Park on Saturday 3 June.

 Please click 'read more' for more details. 

Congratulations to year 12 HPSP athlete Olivia Fuller who has been selected in the under 18 State Girls Football team to compete in a tri-series against Tasmania and the Northern Territory. The clash against the Top End will be played as a curtain-raiser to the AFL clash between Adelaide and Melbourne at Adelaide Oval on Saturday 13 May.

Olivia is looking forward to “the experience playing with a great bunch of talented girls and forming new friendships”.

Good luck Olivia!

Congratulations to Year 7 students in Miss Kenny's class who took the initiative to run a bake sale, raising funds for the Sunset Kitchen on Wednesday 5 April. Maddy Stevens, Lara Dodds, Edie Jones and Ariella Holland raised $108.70 by providing banana bread, low sugar jellies and cupcakes to the middle school.

Year 9 and 10 Academy of Hospitality students must be congratulated for their efforts at the Junction fundraising auction held on Friday 7 March. Tom McCourt, Harry Wilson and Liam Moulden all gave their time to collaborate under the care of Jenny Vanikiotis, Alison Gwilym and Benji McQuade from The Sugarloaf Café in producing a meal for diners who attended the auction. Diners enjoyed a beautiful main course of steak or chicken mignons with Greek salads and roasted potatoes which the students helped to prepare and serve as part of their Hospitality assessment. Congratulations everyone.

Jen McCourt | Hospitality Teacher, SAKGP Co-ordinator, Home Economics Administration.

Year 6 Tenison Woods College student Kai Allen enjoyed a good weekend on the race track from 31 March to 2 April in Geelong, Victoria. Kai competed in Round 2 of the Australian Kart Championship in the KA4 Junior category, and claimed first place.

We are very excited to be starting a new initiative in Term 2, 2017 – The Tenison Woods College Mini Makers Club. This is an opportunity for children to participate in a range of problem based activities using a variety of skills such as; collaboration and group work, designing, creating, evaluating, modifying and re-evaluating.

Monday
Toasted Sandwiches
Cheese: $3.50
Ham & Cheese: $4.00

Tuesday          
Pasta Carbonara: $3.50

Wednesday     
Hokkein Noodles & Vegetables: $4.00

Thursday       
Hot Chicken Wrap
Lettuce & Mayo:  $3.50
Lettuce & Sweet Chilli Sauce: $3.50

Friday              
Tuna Mornay $4.00

School fees are now due. A reminder to all families who do not currently have an arranged payment plan in place, 50% of your Semester 1 school fees are now overdue. Please make payment before 13 April 2017 to avoid a late payment fee of $30.00.

Statements were posted to families last week.