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Advent, Christmas and Gifts

During Advent, a time of preparation for Christmas and the birth of Jesus, we are drawn to think of gifts. And ultimately people as our most precious gifts. 

My gratitude is also extended to the many people who have contributed their services to the school community in 2018.  Thank you for putting your hand up to help out!  The quality of learning at Tenison Woods College is due to the contribution of many people who support our committed staff, most particularly the members of the School Board, PTA, Parent Class Representatives, LAP volunteers, and all those who have volunteered their service in a variety of ways throughout the College community. Thank you for your contributions and I trust there is a sense of satisfaction, knowing that you have been a gift to them and played a part in the ultimate quality of your child’s learning, and that of many others. 

May the joy of Christmas embrace you and your families, and the opportunity for regeneration enliven you as you enjoy the Christmas Season and holiday period.

Rites of Passage in the Junior School and Middle School

The Year 5 Graduation Assembly last Tuesday 4 December and Middle School Awards Ceremony Wednesday 5 December were wonderful community celebrations and rites of passage.  Thank you to the Heads of Schools, Jill Rogers and Ian Ross, teaching staff and the PR and Events Team for planning and presenting the celebrations. It was wonderful to see the students acknowledged and celebrated for their achievements, but also in their time of transition.

The Year 9 End of Year Celebration Tuesday evening was another wonderful rite of passage event, and poignant reminder of just how fast our young develop and how precious, as it is fleeting, is this time with them.  

Carols on Campus

Congratulations and thank you to Beth Creedy, the Music Staff, Junior School Staff and the Friends of Music for a wonderful Carols on Campus Friday evening. It was a brilliant showcase of talent as well as endeavour, while also being an enthusiastic community celebration.

ELCC Graduations – Stepping up from Stepping Stones

This week we are enjoying the Early Learning and Community Centre Graduations, which mark a significant transition for the young children of our community.The children are stepping from Stepping Stones Program (Kindergarten) to Reception. 

I thank the ELCC staff who, under Domenica Dunn and Angela Cutting’s passionate, experienced and nuanced leadership, have created a warm, inviting and engaging centre.  I trust our children, who are well prepared for reception, confidently enjoy the benefits of our R-12 school community and look with fondness on their learning and care in the ELCC.

Key dates for the commencement of 2019:

A full list of 2019 key dates will follow soon, but to assist with planning I inform our College community of dates to commence the academic year:

• Tuesday 22 January                       All Teaching Staff commence
• Wednesday 23 January                 CESA Live, Learn, Lead Together Celebration in Adelaide for all Catholic Education SA Staff
• Thursday 24 January                    Staff Planning Day
• Friday 25 January                         Book collection day and Staff Planning Day
• Monday 28 January                      Australia Day Public Holiday
• Tuesday 29 January                    Staff Planning Day
• Wednesday 30 January               Reception, Years 6, 8, 10,11, 12 commence Term 1.   
• Thursday 31 January                  All other students commence Term 1.

You will note the staggered start to the commencement of the year for students.  This approach will assist students in the identified year levels to complete the best possible transition processes with the relevant teaching and support staff.  We also look forward to preparing transition programs that will accentuate our relationship with parents and carers in the support of student learning and wellbeing.

School Calendar

The 2019 Tenison Woods College School Calendar will be available on the Tenison Woods College Website or accessed through PAM and will be emailed to families from December 14 2018.

Book Collection

Students in Years R-7 will have Book Collection Day at school on 25 January 2019.  Books can be collected from their new classroom between 8.30am - 10am and 12.00pm - 1.00pm.

Year 8 & 9 2017 students can collect their book packs from Foster’s Newsagency. 

Year 8 and 9 from 17 December
Year 10, 11 and 12 from 24 January

School Front Office Opening Hours

The Front office will be closed Friday 14 December for our Whole Staff Development Day, and then closing for the year on Thursday 20 December 2018 and reopening Monday 14 January 2019.

School Commencement Days for 2019

Reception, Year 6, 8,10,11 & 12 students will commence school on Wednesday 30 January with all other Year levels starting the school year on Thursday 31 January, 2019.  We also invite all parents, and particularly new parents to a Welcome Morning Tea in the College Staff Room at 9:00am on 30 January.

Timetables for Year 8 to Year 12

Timetables will be available for students to view through their Simon Portal page from Wednesday 19th December 2018. New year 8 to 12 students will have a copy of their timetable mailed to them.

School Reports available now 

Parents can now access End of Year Reports via PAM, students will be able to access their End of Year Reports via SIMON. Reports can be downloaded as a .PDF file and viewed on a device or a computer and printed, if a hardcopy is preferred.

Parish Facebook Page

Check out the parish Facebook page, don't forget to ‘like’ and ‘follow’. 

BYOD at Tenison Woods College

For more information about the BYOD program, obtaining free Microsoft Office software and device options, please visit the Portal@TWC help site. 

It is a wonderful resource prepared and curated by our committed ICT Support Team.

2019 Shining Lights?

Now who should be one of our 2019 Shining Lights?

Criteria and nomination forms are available here

God Bless,

David Mezinec | Principal

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