Fathers Day Breakfast

September 8 - The Nativity of Our Lady

September 8 is the liturgical celebration of the Nativity of Our Lady, the celebration of the birthday of Mary who was born like all of us and lived with her family. To celebrate the Nativity of Mary is to honour Jesus too...

Season of Creation

The Season of Creation is an annual celebration of prayer and action to protect creation. The season began on September 1, the Day of Prayer for Creation, and runs through until October 4....

School photos are being held next Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 September (Week 8).

Tuesday 11 September

Reception – Year 5, 1 x Year 6 Class (6AFM) + Year 7.

Wednesday 12 September
Poplars, 2 x Year 6 Classes (6BSL + 6CLTNP), Year 8 – Year 12...

We wish to advise parents and carers there is a STUDENT FREE DAY – THIS FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 7. We encourage you to book for OSHC now. Activities include...

On Thursday 13 September, students from Early Learning to Year 12 will be involved in R U OK? Day.  This is a national day of action that reminds us all to check in on our family and friends on a regular basis to ensure they know we care about them and are there if they need support...

Last Wednesday, a group of Year 8 Students presented a Vinnies Fashion Parade along with a cake stall and sausage sizzle! Some of the senior students took the opportunity to 'marry-off' the College Captains!...

The 2018 Book Fair is currently running in the staff room from Monday 3 September – Tuesday 11 September. We invite parents and students each day from 3:20pm – 3:40pm to come and have a look. Please note Eftpos will be available and every purchase will earn books and learning resources for our school.

Donna Johnson | Year 4 Teacher and R-5 Wellbeing Coordinator

Recently, Year 5 Tenison Woods College Student Jacob Salmon competed in the Australian Cross Country Championships an event held over three days in Queensland...

One of our staff members, Teacher and Librarian Chris Lloyd, has commenced her pilgrimage to the shrine of the apostle St James in Santiago Spain... 

Junior Drama is eager to boost it's costume department. If you would like to find a new home for outgrown costumes, please consider donating them to the Drama Room (405).

We would also be thrilled to acquire any suitable props e.g. masks, wands etc.

Monika Kolhoffer | Junior School Art Teacher

Donations of second hand uniforms will be gratefully accepted in the front office.

Items required are...

If you have a passion for creativity and photography, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We invite all students to submit any image for possible selection as 'Photo of the Week' in the student SHINE e-newsletter. If you want to share an image you've taken, we would love to see it!...

The 2018 Shining Light Awards will be held on Saturday 27 October at the Commodore on the Park.

Tickets can be purchased here...

Each week, we share with the community, a recipe from the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program.

Our Year 6 students have been very busy making Potato Curry, Raita and Lentil Dhal

The students would love to share their recipe with you!

Click here to view their recipe. 

The canteen will now be offering gluten free items to students.

Click here to view the menu.

For those rostered to work in the canteen, your starting time is 10:00am and your finishing time is 2:00pm. If you have any questions, contact the Canteen Manager, Leanne Sandow.

Monday - Cassie Edwards
Tuesday - Kim Rossouw
Wednesday - Jenna Stratford
Thursday - Renee Szapory
Friday - Teresa Cain

​New to Menu:

Hot chicken and cheese pocket $3.00
Chicken burger/ coleslaw $4.70
Hot chicken and gravy roll $4.00

Regular Opening Hours: 

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

Contact Us: 

E: thecollegeshop@tenison.catholic.edu.au
T:  (08) 8724 4637

Thursday 6 September 

• ELCC Open Morning, 9.30am- 11.00am, Early Learning Centre 
• Junior School 'Music is Fun' Concert Performance, 1.30pm -3.15pm, Barrie Holmes Stadium 
• STEM Coding, Year 7 & 8, Lunchtime, Room 904 
• STEM Sustainability HQ, All year levels, Lunchtime, Room 303 
• STEM Mini Makers, Reception to Year 5, Lunchtime, Room 405 
• STEM Bristle Bots, Year 8-9, Lunchtime, Library 
• STEM 3D Printing, Year 8 Group A, Lunchtime, Room 707 

Friday 7 September 

• STUDENT FREE DAY
• Staff Reflection Day 

Saturday 8 September 

• Mass, 6.00pm, St Paul's Church 

Sunday 9 September 

• Mass, 11.00am, St Paul's Church 

Monday 10 September 

• STEM Edison Bots, Year 6 & 7, Lunchtime, Room 904 
• STEM Paper Planes, Reception - Year 5, Lunchtime, Library 
• STEM 3D Printing, Year 5 Group B, Lunchtime, Room 707 

Tuesday 11 September 

• School Photos, 8.30am - 3.30pm, PRC Lecture Theatre
• STEM Edison Bots, Year 6 & 7, Lunchtime, Room 904 
• STEM Balloon Powered Cars, Year 6 & 7, Lunchtime, Library 
• STEM 3D Printing, Year 6 Group B, Lunchtime, Room 707 

Wednesday 12 September 

• School Photos, 8.30am - 3.30pm, PRC Lecture Theatre
• STEM Edison Bots, Year 6 & 7, Lunchtime, Room 904 
• STEM Green Screen, Year 3-5, Lunchtime, Library 
• STEM 3D Printing, Year 7 Group B, Lunchtime, Room 707 
• STEM Mini Makers Coding, Year 3-5, Lunchtime, Room 303 

All community event notices can now be found in one place! 

Some of these event posters include:
Shine through art - Student Artwork Competition
Sustainability HQ Competition
Music Showcase
Regional Year 12 Quiz Night

Many local community events

Please click here to view this new page

Join us as we indulge in exciting performances from our exceptional line up of music students...

STEMtember has been a huge success so far, with students getting involved across a range of activities. 

The two day 'Mission to Mars' has been enjoyed by students and teachers, with the Year 8's taking part all day yesterday, and the Year 9's participating today in the Barrie Holmes Stadium...

Thank you very much for the amazing support we received for The Greatest Wax!  It far exceeded our expectations. The number of community members, staff and students who stepped up to have their leg waxed was overwhelming...  

On Friday, students in Reception through to Year 5 went shopping for a special gift for Dad! Gifts were donated by parents/carers and the PTA. Ranging from $1 to $5, students had fun selecting that special something to spoil their dad. Thank you to the Tenison Woods College Parent Teacher Association (PTA) for organising and providing gifts for sale and volunteering their time.

Aleathia Holland | PTA Representative.

In Term Three, 3BESMK were going to learn about Australian Geography. As an avid traveller, gypsy and experienced caravan enthusiast I thought long and hard on how I would share my knowledge of Australian geography with the class...

I felt pretty lucky working my way through school, as I knew what I wanted to do; join the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) as an Armament Fitter. Armament Fitters were a specific trade that dealt with aircraft weapons, explosive demolition and aircraft ejection systems...

Junior Floral Design entries close 21/09/2018

Junior Indoor entries close 21/09/2018

Junior Horticulture entries close 10/10/2018

Open Horticulture entries close 10/10/2018

For more information click here

If your son or daughter is in Year 6/7 and is interested in the first tryout, click here for a nomination form.

Tryouts are held at The Olympic Park Tennis Courts, Margaret St, Mount Gambier on Monday, September 17 from 9:15am - 11:45am for boys and 12:00pm - 2:30pm for girls.

The grounds of Marist Park will be available for parking once again, from Monday Week 8.

Semester 2 fees are now due. Unless you have a pre-arranged payment plan in place can you please make payment of your fees as soon as possible.

Neal Turley | Business Manager

“We are Christians only if we encounter Christ.” Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI.

At the heart of the Catholic Faith is Jesus Christ and the personal relationship with him that bonds us together deeply as his Body, the Church. He is risen and is present amongst us in Word and Sacrament in the Eucharist. He alone assures us of everlasting life...

REMINDER: All Image and Artwork consent forms are due back immediately. The form is valid for your child's entire schooling at Tenison Woods College and will therefore not need to be completed each year. 

If you have lost your form, you can download it here. Please return it to your child's homegroup teacher or to the Front Office. 

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
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