Visit of Vestas International and Green STEM at Tenison Woods College

Vestas, Tenison Woods College and Infigen Partnership

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...

Year 10 Retreat

This Thursday the Year 10 staff and students will participate in their annual Reflection Day. The theme of the day is “One God….Many Colours” celebrating the gift of diversity among us...

This tip of the week will focus on Student learning, reports and timetables. I will explain how to access information regarding your child’s learning, their reports and timetables for Year 8-12 students...

Tomorrow evening, Thursday 20 September from 5:30pm-6:30pm we will be celebrating ‘The Reading Hour’ at Tenison Woods College. The Reading Hour is national reading event held annually to celebrate and promote the importance of reading for all...

Next Monday 24 September (Week 10) we will be holding catch up school photos for those students/ staff who missed getting their individual headshot photo taken last week...

As parents one of our constant concerns is the safety of our children. Part of keeping our children safe is educating them in how to successfully navigate the cyber world.  Next week the South East is very fortunate to host Australia’s foremost expert in cyber safety, Susan MacLean...

Yesterday afternoon our junior school classrooms were open for parents and family. All guests enjoyed the chance to view STEMtember projects that students had been working on through the month...

In week 6, many of our vocal students and choirs competed in the Limestone Coast Choral and Vocal Showcase. This full week of competition is a great way for our students to gain experience in performing as well as receiving feedback from the adjudicators...

On the last Friday of this term, 28 September, Reception – Year 7 students are encouraged to wear their AFL Footy colours, in anticipation of the AFL Grand Final on Saturday afternoon...

Bernadette is one of our lovely Library Staff members. She will always greet you with a smile when you enter the Library...

Last week we had members of the South Australia Cricket Association running cricket clinics for our students in Rec – Year 4.  They gave out some information about a junior cricket program starting at our school next term called Junior Blasters...

Junior Floral Design entries close this Friday 21/09/2018

Junior Indoor entries close this Friday 21/09/2018

For more information click 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 fried rice in SAKG. Well done to Mr Marshall’s boys for their superior presentation of their dish for which Mr Marshall thoroughly enjoyed.

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 - Lyn Wilson 
Tuesday - Cassie Edwards
Wednesday - Priscilla McEachern 
Thursday - Sarah Cutting
Friday - Kate Pohlner

Last day of Term 3 will be Friday 28 September

• Junior and Primary will finish at 2.15pm
• Middle and Senior will finish at 2.20pm

OSHC will be available from 2.15pm onwards.

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 20 September 

• Year 8/9 Soccer Finals, All Day, Adelaide 
• Reading Hour, 5.30pm-6.30pm, Junior School Library 
• Year 10 Retreat, 8.30am-3.20pm, Main Corner Complex 
• STEM Mini Makers, Reception to Year 5, Lunchtime, Room 405 
• STEM 3D Printing, Year 8 Group A, Lunchtime, Room 707

Friday 21 September 

• International Day of Peace 
• International Day of Peace Walk, 8am Start, Railway Lands to Tenison Woods College 
• Year 3 Naracoorte Caves excursion, 8.45am-4pm.
• Year 1 Mary McKillop excursion 9.00am-3.15pm
• Year 8/9 Soccer Finals, All Day, Adelaide 
• Year 10 Outdoor Education Bushwalking Camp, 8.45am-3.20pm, Cape Bridgewater
• Junior School Assembly, 2.30pm-3.15pm, Barrie Holmes Stadium 
• STEM 3D Printing, Year 9 & 10 Group A, Lunchtime, Room 707
• STEM Solar Car Challenge, Years 3-7, Lunchtime, Room 2105 
• STEM Entries Close for Sustainability HQ Competition, See Mr Linnell for details. 

Saturday 22 September 

• Mass, 6.00pm, St Paul's Church 

Sunday 23 September 

• Mass, 11.00am, St Paul's Church 

Monday 24 September 

• Catch Up School Photos, From 8.15am, Tenison Woods College Boardroom 
• SAPSASA State Athletics Championships, All Day, Adelaide 
• STEM Paper planes, Reception - Year 5, Lunchtime, Library 
• STEM 3D Printing, Year 5 Group B, Lunchtime, Room 707 

Tuesday 25 September 

• Music Showcase Rehersals, 10.30am-2.30pm, Casadio Park 
• Music Showcase, 6.30pm-10.00pm, Casadio Park 
• STEM Balloon Powered Cars, Year 6 & 7, Lunchtime, Library
• STEM 3D Printing, Year 6 Group B, Lunchtime, Room 707 
• STEM Sustainability HQ Competition Display, All Year Levels, Lesson 2- Lesson 8, Lecture Theatre

Wednesday 26 September 

• Staff Liturgy, 3.40pm- 4.10pm, Chapel 
• Regional Year 12 Quiz Night, 6.30pm-9.00pm, Pam Ronan Centre
• College Board Meeting, 7.30pm- 10.00pm, Tenison Woods College Boardroom
• STEM 3D Printing, Year 7 Group B, Lunchtime, Room 707 
• STEM Mini Makers Coding, Year 3-5, Lunchtime, Room 303 

You can now find all upcoming event notices in the one place! We are pleased to launch this new page on the Tenison Woods College website. 

Some of these event posters include: 

Music Showcase (This Tuesday) 
Shine through art - Student Artwork Competition
Sustainability HQ Competition
Regional Year 12 Quiz Night
Many local community events

Please click here to view this new page

Term 4 is the official time to change to summer uniform for all students.  This uniform is outlined in the student planner and on our website...

On Friday 14 September, the Creative Arts – Musical class, Concert Choir and Senior Vocal Ensemble participated in workshops by Vocalist and Director, Mr Will Conyers...

The Year 2 students have been involved in interactive education sessions with local beekeepers, Natasha and Damien Srpcic from Pine Ridge Honey.  They have been learning about the amazing world of bees, their importance to the environment and their vital role in food production.  Students have designed and created bee habitats and bee hotels based on STEM principles, which cater for the survival of a bee colony. Another highlight was designing honey jar labels which were printed and stuck onto jars filled with locally produced Pine Ridge honey.

Kathryn Domaschenz I Year 2 Teacher

The HPSP Newsletter - Edition 2, Term 3 2018 is now available online. 

Please click here to view Edition 2 of the HPSP Newsletter 

Last Thursday College students, staff and teachers all asked, "R U OK?"

R U OK? Day is National day of action dedicated to reminding everyone that any day is the day to ask, “Are you ok?”...

Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) is a stand-alone service run by Tenison Woods College and runs from the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR), next to the Barrie Holmes Stadium. It is available for school aged children aged from five years old up to 13 years old...

The International Day of Peace is a world-wide event observed on the 21 September each year...

Planning for 2019 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...

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

Tickets can be purchased here...

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

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'd love to see it!...

Tenison Woods College
Shepherdson Road (PO Box 965)
Mount Gambier South Australia 5290

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t: (08) 8724 4650 (Senior School)
Absentee Line: (08) 8724 4659
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