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Music Showcase hits the right note

Congratulations to all the students who performed at the Music Showcase last night at Casadio Park. It was an exceptional night of great performances,conversation, food and community.  

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From the Principal

Fairer Federal School Funding Commitment Welcomed

Families who choose Tenison Woods College, and other non-government schooling options, will continue to be supported after the Federal Government last week announced important changes to its school funding arrangements...

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From the Deputy Principal

STEMtember Success

Congratulations to all involved in STEMtember at Tenison Woods College. As the month of September comes to a close, we celebrate the wonderful conversations around STEM learning, and the displays of authentic problem-based learning.

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Early Dismissal - this Friday

Last day of Term 3 will be this Friday 28 September

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

OSHC will be available from 2.15pm onwards

Reminder 

Friday of Week 1 October 19, is a student free day for the Mount Gambier show.

OSHC will be available on this day

 
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OSHC Vacation Care Program Term 3

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.

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Homestay Families Needed

Tenison Woods College is presently looking for suitable families to host International Students both short term and long term...

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Term 4 Summer Uniform

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...

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Join the Tenison Woods College Christmas Parade Float

Tenison Woods College are entering a float in this year’s Christmas parade and would like to invite all children to join in. Our theme is Christmas Nativity...

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Football & Netball State Final

Tenison Woods College has experienced recent state success with both their 8/9 and 10 Year level Netball teams winning state titles as well as the 8/9 boys Football team at the recent State Championships held in Adelaide...

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Year 10 Work Placement Highlights

Completed in Year 10, the Personal Learning Plan (PLP) program is designed to assist students to explore and investigate career pathways that align with their current interests and future aspirations...

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Lower South East SAPSASA Cricket

We congratulate the following Tenison Woods College students on their selection in the Lower South East SAPSASA cricket team...

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SAPSASA Athletics Results

Congratulations to the following students who represented the Lower South East at SAPSASA Athletics Track and Field in Adelaide on Monday 24 September...

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Recipe of the Week

Last week the year 5 students celebrated Roald Dahl week in Kitchen by cooking Mini Mint Brucebogtrotters Cakes.

The students would love to share their recipe with you!

Click here to view their recipe. 

 
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Canteen Roster Week 1 Term 4

Canteen Roster - Week 1, Term 4 

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 - Lyn Wilson 
Wednesday - Liz Fennell 
Thursday - Susan Woolston 
Friday - Show Day 

 
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Gluten Free Menu

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

Click here to view the menu

 
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Uniform Shop - School Holiday Opening Hours

Week 1 of School Holidays - Closed

Week 2 of School Holidays - Open
Tuesday 9 October 8.00am - 12.00pm
Thursday 11 October 1.00pm - 5.00pm

Contact Us: 

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

 

Upcoming Events

Wednesday 26 September 

  • Regional Year 12 Quiz Night, 6.30pm-9.00pm, Pam Ronan Centre
  • College Board Meeting, 7.30pm- 10.00pm, Tenison Woods College Boardroom

Thursday 27 September 

  • Italian Cultural Exchange  
  • Year 12 Leaving Families Function, 7.00pm-9.00pm, Lecture Theatre 
  • STEM Mini Makers, Reception to Year 5, Lunchtime, Room 405
  • STEM 3D Printing, Year 8 Group A, Lunchtime, Room 707 
  • Woolworths Cricket Blast Primary Cup 9.00am-2.00pm

Friday 28 September 

  • Term 3 Concludes, Early Dismissal, Junior School 2.15pm
  • Middle and Senior School Concludes 2.20pm
  • Whole School Assembly, 12.00pm- 1.15pm, Barrie Holmes Stadium
  • STEM Solar Car Race, Year 3-7, Lunchtime, Basketball Courts
  • STEM 3D Printing, Year 9 & 10 Group B, Lunchtime, Room 707 

Saturday 29 September 

  • Mass, 6.00pm, St Paul's Church 

Sunday 30 September 

  • Mass, 11.00am, St Paul's Church 

Monday 1 October 

  • Term 3 School Holidays Commence
  • Public Holiday SA, Labour Day 

Monday 15 October 

  • Start of Term 4, School Commences
 
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Community Noticeboard

See the Community Noticeboard for posters and notices of upcoming events within our College, and wider community.

Shine through art - Student Artwork Competition
Sustainability HQ Competition
Regional Year 12 Quiz Night
Many local community events

Please click here to view this page

 
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Footy Colours Day - This Friday

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

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Shining in the Classroom - Bug dissections

Tuesday morning Year 8 students had the opportunity to dissect a Sheep’s pluck (Heart and Lungs) as part of the Year 8 Science Body Systems Unit. Using scalpels, scissors and their fingers, they were able to identify and investigate the various structures within the Heart and Lungs which they have been studying over the past few weeks.

Justine Forrest | Year 8-12 Science & Mathematics Teacher

 
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Year 10 Retreat

Last Thursday, Year 10 students spent the day at City Hall for their annual Reflection Day. The theme was "Many Colours, One God" and focused around the gift of diversity...

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Reading Hour Success

On Thursday 20 September we celebrated the annual, National ‘Reading Hour’ during a twilight reading session from 5:30-6:30pm in the Tenison Woods College Library...

 

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Class Placements for 2019

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...

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Alice in Wonderland Performace - Save the Date!

The Stage 1 Creative Arts-Musical class and guest students from Year 4 and Year 5 will be coming together at Wehl St in Week 4 next term...

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STEM Girls - Adelaide Trip

On Thursday 20 and Friday 21 of September, Miss Forrest and four Year 11 students, Sabina Theobald, Clare Jolly, Clare Davey and Leah Kuiper travelled to Adelaide to participate in the uniSA STEM girl’s experience, we were also joined by other Year 11 students and teachers from the Mount Gambier region...

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Shining Light Awards - Ticket Sales Close Soon

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

Tickets can be purchased here...

 
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School Fees are now due

Please be advised, 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

 
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Photo of the Week - Opportunity for Students

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!

 
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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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