Week 4 Term 1, 2018

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Interschool Win Four Years Running

The Tenison Woods College Swimming Team has successfully defended their title at the 2018 SESSSA Interschool Swimming Carnival on Friday 16 February. The win makes it four in a row for the college. It was a dominant performance by our swimmers who won all age group shields, broke six long standing records & finished 222 points ahead of second placed school, Grant High School. However, the most pleasing aspect of the day was the support students showed for one another and the school pride that was on display...

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From The Principal

A Week of Swimming Talent and Fun

The strong tradition of swimming excellence and fun-filled water novelty games continued last week with the Year 8-12 Swimming Carnival on Thursday 15 February and the Year 4-7 Twilight Swimming Carnival on Friday 16 February. And in the middle of all that, the Tenison Woods College interschool swimming team excelled at the SESSSA Interschool Carnival on Friday 16 February, winning for the fourth year in a row! 

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CIM Team News

Lent 2018

Remember 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. In Nepal, a Caritas Australia supported program has helped a woman named Janaki turn her life of poverty and disadvantage around. She is now running her own successful sewing business and has become a role model in her community...

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8/9 Cricketers Knock-out Bordertown

Congratulations to our Year 8/9 Boys Cricket team who have won the second round of the SSSA Knockout cricket competition, against Bordertown High School at Tenison Woods College on Wednesday 21 February. The boys defeated Bordertown with one wicket in hand after the opposition posted a total of 82 runs. Stand outs with the ball were Liam Turley and Ethan Sims and the run makers for Tenison Woods College were Ryan Kuhl (35) and Harry Fisher (25).

We congratulate all the boys and wish them luck as they now move on to the next stage of competition.

 

Brad Maney | 8/9 Knockout Cricket Coach

 
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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, various Year 7 students prepared and cooked Zucchini Fritters in their Home Economics class. 

CLICK HERE TO THEIR VIEW THE RECIPE

 
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Champagnat Champs at 8-12 Swimming Carnival

The Year 8-12 Swimming Carnival took place on Thursday of week 3 and was a highly successful day. Held annually at the Mount Gambier Aquatic Centre, conditions weren’t favourable with rain and strong winds challenging all competitors. Rough weather aside, students and spectators saw some of the fastest times posted in years!

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Open Boys Knockout Cricket Win

The Tenison Woods College Open Boys Knockout Cricket Team have defeated Naracoorte High School in the first round of the SSSA Knockout Cricket Competition.

Playing at South Gambier Cricket Grounds on Wednesday 21 February, the Tenison Woods College team scored 255 runs in total. Run makers for the match were Tye McMannus (109), Connor Prior (45) and Ethan Marks (37).

Tenison bowled out Naracoorte High School to win by 126 runs. Well done to Connor Prior who took five wickets.

The boys will now move on to the second round of the SSSA Knockout competition. Well done!

 

 
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Wellbeing and Resilience Training for Parents

What skills would you want your children to have most as they greet the opportunities and challenges of life?

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Cole plays his role for the Queens Baton Relay

Tenison Woods College’s Year 10 Wellbeing & PLP Coordinator David Cole was one of five South East locals in Ararat last week taking part in the 2018 Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay.

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Canteen Roster - Week 5

Monday - Mary Robson
Tuesday - Lyn Wilson
Wednesday - Kate Pohlner
Thursday - Cassie Edwards
Friday - Bernie Passauer 
 

 
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Uniform Shop Opening Hours

Open weekly on the following days:

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

Upcoming Events

Thursday 22 February

  • 8-12 Athletics Carnival 1/2 day, 12:00pm - 3:20pm, Marist Park
  • SAPSASA District Swimming Day, Mt Gambier, Aquatic Centre

Friday 23 February

  • 8-12 Athletics Carnival, 8:35pm - 3:20pm, Marist Park
  • Junior School Assembly, 2:30pm, Barrie Holmes Stadium

Saturday 24 February

  • Mass, 6:00pm, St Paul's Church 

Sunday 25 February

  • Family Mass, 11:00PM, St Paul's Church

Tuesday 27 February 

  • Catholic Co-Ed Swimming Carnival, Adelaide
  • MILO In2 Cricket - R-2 Boys and Girls, 3:30pm - 4:15pm, Oval
  • MILO T20 Blast Cricket - 3-7 Boys and Girls, 3:30pm – 5:00pm, Oval

Wednesday 28 February

  • Year 2C KDTT Echo Farm Excursion, 9:00am - 11:00am

Friday 2 March

  • Clean Up Australian Schools Day

 

 
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Cafe Catering for the Carnival

The Sugarloaf Café will be at Marist Park during the Year 8-12 Athletics Carnival to take care of all your food and drink needs!

  • Sausages $2.00
  • Beef burgers $3.00
  • Bacon rolls (Friday morning only) $3.00
  • Cheese salad rolls $4.00
  • Fruit salad $4.00
  • Packet chips $2.00
  • Chocolate bars $2.00
  • Curly Wurlys $1.00
  • Fizzers 3 for $1.00
  • Cookies $1.00
  • Soft drink $2.50
  • Water $2.50
  • Milkshakes $4.50

Note – the Coffee van will be available Friday only!

Opening times:

  • Tomorrow: (12:00pm - 3:00pm)
  • Friday: all day (8:30am – 3:30pm)
 
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8 - 12 Athletics Carnival Program

Click here to view the 8 - 12 Athletics Carnival Program for Thursday and Friday. 

 
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Pam Accounts For New Familes

Pam account login details have now been distributed to all new families in the school.

If any families have not received their PAM account details, please contact Tracey Davey via email here or phone on 8725 5455. 

 
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4 - 7 Swimming Carnival

On Friday 16 February, the Year 4-7 Twilight Swimming Carnival took place at the Mount Gambier Aquatic Centre.

As in previous years, the carnival started in the afternoon, so students finished classes at lunch time and then caught a bus to the Aquatic Centre for a 2:30pm start. 

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Help Us Improve Our Communication

Tenison Woods College is always looking for ways to enhance and improve communication with parents/caregivers. Our communication survey allows you to share your thoughts and express any concerns you may have with our current methods of communicating. Your answers are integral for future improvements and changes at the College.

Click here to access the survey.

 

David Mezinec | Principal 

 
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Studiosity Is Here

Need a tutor? Studiosity is our free online tutoring service

I remind families that students of Tenison Woods College in Years 8-12 have access to a free online tutoring service. Students are able to connect to expert tutors for live, one-to-one conversations about homework, assignments and exam preparation from 3:00pm – 10:00pm Monday to Friday...

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Library Lovers Month

Letters are coming in thick and fast for the Library Lovers Competition. The competition closes this Friday 23 February, with winners being drawn first thing Friday morning – so there is still time to submit your love letter to our library!

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Clean Up Australian Schools Day

Letters have been sent home regarding National Clean Up Australian Schools Day. The day will take place on Friday 2 March and Tenison Woods College will continue its strong tradition of participating in the event.

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Brother Mark Paul, from Aquinas College will be visiting Tenison Woods College on 22 and 23 March to meet with students and parents who are interested in 2019 enrolments. There will be a presentation and Q&A on the Thursday evening at 7.00pm, and opportunity for individual interviews with Year 12 students on the Friday.

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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
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