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Pope Francis on Lent
As we are over halfway through Lent and soon to approach Holy Week and Easter, Father Dean shared with the parish the below excerpt from the Lenten Message of Pope Francis:
“In our preparation for Easter, God in His providence offers us each year the season of Lent as a 'sacramental sign of our conversion.' Lent summons us, and enables us, to come back to the Lord wholeheartedly and in every aspect of our life...
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The Tip of the Week article will share information with the College community in relation to communication and the daily operations of Tenison Woods College.
This week, we will focus on the College Calendar. Parents are always eager to keep up to date with what is happening in their child’s life at school. We support this extensively through the use of the College Calendar. The calendar features daily information on events across the College...
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A reminder that during Lent we’re asking for your help to raise money through Project Compassion. By doing so, your donation can help communities all around the world...
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Sixty campers and staff have returned from a fantastic Music Camp at the Karnkendi Campsite in Nelson. Over the 3-day camp, students were inspired and invigorated to learn all they can about music...
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Congratulations to Year 11 High Performance Sports Program student Brock Keding who has been successful in gaining selection in the School Sports Australia South Australian Baseball team...
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Did you know that $120 can buy a hybrid goat so that a young person can learn goat raising to make an income in Nepal? Or that $350 can help provide one year of remedial tutoring for a young refugee who has missed school due to the conflict in Syria? Or even that $9 per month for a year could provide 12 water filters to reduce sickness and disease in Cambodia...
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Ruben Sails Into Fourth Place at State Titles |
Well done to Year 11 High Performance Sports Program student, Ruben Gustavsson for placing 4th in the recent South Australian Laser Sailing State titles.
Ruben competed in early March at Largs Bay, northwest of Adelaide, against other Laser Sailors in a strong fleet of competitors. He will now concentrate on training for the National titles later this year.
Congratulations Ruben!
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Recipe of the Week! |
Each week we will be sharing with the community, a recipe from the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program.
This week, as we continue to recognise the season of Lent, we show you how to make these simple but delicious Lemon Pretzels!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RECIPE
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On 9 April, our very own onsite gym, EFM, is starting an 8-week challenge open to staff, students (year 10 and above), parents and the public.
Staff will be able to salary sacrifice their payments and there will be discounts for students and parents...
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Asthma Medication Reminder |
To ensure a smooth start to the school year, can parents of students with asthma please ensure your child has an up to date asthma plan and puffer at the Front Office. For queries or concerns, please contact the Front Office on 08 8725 5455.
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Do you know an Old Scholar or former member of the College community who has gone on to do great things?
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Canteen Roster - Week 9 |
For those rostered to work in the canteen, your start time is 10.00am and your finish time is 2.00pm. if you have any questions, contact the Canteen Manager, Leanne Sandow.
Monday - Cassie Edwards
Tuesday - Kate Pohlner
Wednesday - Priscilla McEacheran
Thursday - Lyn Wilson
Friday - N/A (Good Friday)
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Uniform Shop Opening Hours |
Open weekly on the following days:
Tuesday: 8.00am - 12.00pm
Thursday: 1.00pm - 5.00pm
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Upcoming Events |
PLEASE NOTE: Holy Thursday (29 March) will be an early dismissal. Junior School 2.15pm, Middle and Senior School, 2.20pm.
Thursday 22 March
- UNI SA My Career Match Information Session - Year 10, 8:30am, PRC 3 and 6
- UniSA Tertiary Information Parent Evening, 6:00pm - 7:00pm, Lecture Theatre
- Aquinas College Information Evening, 7:00pm - 7:30pm, Lecture Theatre
Friday 23 March
- Whole School Casual Clothes Day
- SAPSASA State Swimming Championships, Adelaide
- UNI SA Tertiary Admissions Session - Year 12, 9:00am, Lecture Theatre
- Junior School Assembly, 2:30pm, Barrie Holmes Stadium
- Junior School Stations of the Cross, 6:30pm, St Paul's Church
Saturday 24 March
- Relay for Life, Blue Lake Sports Park Jubilee Highway East (until Sunday)
- The Annuniciation of The Lord
- Mass, 6:00pm, St Paul's Church
Sunday 25 March
- Holy Week commences (until Sunday 1 April)
- Family Mass, 11:00am, St Paul's Church
Monday 26 March
- T20 Boys Cricket Final, Adelaide
Tuesday 27 March
- SAPSASA District Athletics Day, Mount Gambier High School
Wednesday 28 March
- Twilight Tour, 6:00pm, Tenison Woods College
- College AGM, 7:30pm, Lecture Theatre
Thursday 29 March
- SSSSA Open Boys and Girls Tennis
- Early Dissmisal (Holy Thursday), 2:15pm Junior School, 2.20pm Middle and Senior School
Friday 30 March
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The 2018 SESSSA Interschool Athletics Carnival, hosted by St Martins Lutheran College, took place at Marist Park on Wednesday 21 March.
Schools from around the region took part in the annual event, including Bordertown High School, Naracoorte High School and Tenison Woods College...
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On Friday 16 and Saturday 17 March, Tenison Woods College was on display at the 40th annual South East Field Days at Yakka Park in Lucindale...
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Gluten Free Menu now available at Canteen |
The canteen will now be offering gluten free items to students.
CLICK HERE to view the menu.
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Recently retired Poplars Manager, Gill Clayfield, is collecting used clean underwear, summer clothing and small toys for a poor Cambodian Village. Underwear is a luxury that many in Cambodia cannot afford. Rather than discard outgrown underwear, why not donate to those who really need it...
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This Thursday 22 March, the College will be holding a tertiary information evening for parents and senior students in the PRC Lecture Theatre. There will be two main presentations: UniSA 6.00pm – 7.00pm and Aquinas College 7.00pm – 7.30pm.
This is the most informative way to hear first-hand about Tertiary study and will be the only information session at the College this year...
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AGM Wednesday 28 March |
Members of our College community are invited to the Tenison Woods College Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 28 March, 2018 at 7.30pm in the PRC Lecture Theatre.
Guest speakers include Jean-Claude Cesario and Year 10 student, Dylan Leadbetter who will discuss the Zayed Future Energy Prize and their experience in Abu Dhabi.
Click here to view the official invitation.
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Tonight, the Monash University Information Evening for parents and students in the Limestone Coast will take place from 6.30pm-8.00pm at the Main Corner, City Hall. Find out about courses, scholarships, international opportunities, accommodation and pathways into degrees. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear from a Victorian University about tertiary study.
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Are you interested in having an Indoor Aquatic Centre in Mount Gambier? If so, come down to the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre TONIGHT Wednesday March 21 to show your support...
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Contact Us |
Tenison Woods College
Shepherdson Road (PO Box 965)
Mount Gambier South Australia 5290
t: (08) 8725 5455 (Main Office)
f: (08) 8724 9303
t: (08) 8724 4650 (Senior School)
Absentee Line: (08) 8724 4659
OSHC Line: (08) 8724 4633
e: news@tenison.catholic.edu.au
w: www.tenison.catholic.edu.au
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