MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAPLAIN
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The clubs have shut down for this year and students are preparing for exams and trips. I would like to thank the ACTS Team for their energy and ideas. The last ACTS function is June 14, the year end liturgy.
S.A.A.E (Students Against the Axis of Evil) had a rather active season! Between liturgies, conferences, special events and school work, members were able to still get excellent grades! Kudos to all of you.
Roy G Biv has been busy tackling name calling and bullying. We will resume next year with new energy and even better ideas for co-ordinating an inclusive and safe community for all Titans.
Currently we are in a food drive campaign. We are hoping to help out the Barrhaven Food Cupboard with specific food items. The grade 7 & 8's are managing this campaign as the high school students are swamped. Please encourage your children to participate.
The grades 9, 10 & 11 celebrated a year end mass with Fr. Monaghan on Monday June 4th. It was a beautiful service. Thanks to everyone involved.
Martha Dougherty
Chaplaincy Team Leader
Mother Teresa High School
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ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
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During the week of May 15, Mother Teresa's English Department ran a Shakin' it with Shakespeare Competition. The English Department initiated this drama competition to promote the idea that Shakespeare is fun!
All classes were studying Shakespeare simultaneously. Along with this, each grade level created a task that involved drama, oral presenting, cooperative learning and writing skills. The grade nine students used this task as an opportunity to explore tableau. Students acted out and spoke about the scenes of conflict in Romeo and Juliet. The grade ten students wrote and performed a modern version of a scene from either The Merchant of Venice, Twelfth Night or Julius Caesar. Grade 11 students wrote and performed children's versions of Macbeth. Finally, grade 12 students wrote and performed parodies based on Othello, King Lear, and Hamlet. Teachers then chose a group to represent their class at the school-wide competition in the library. Excellent, well-prepared performances were put on for a large student audience. Winners at all grade levels provided top-notch entertainment and will forever be remembered. Their names were engraved on the Bard trophy, they were given a medal and rewarded with a pizza party.
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THE LEARNING COMMONS
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FESTIVAL OF TREES
At the end of April, students in grades seven and eight were eligible to vote for their favourite nominated book on a province-wide voting day. Thanks to the participation of the Red Maple Club in this literacy initiative, Mother Teresa students attended the first ever Ottawa Festival of Trees. The event was sponsored by the Ontario Library Association and took place on May 17th at the Carleton University Field House. Mother Teresa was proudly represented by Riley Carson, a grade eight student, who introduced Patrick Bowman, author of Torn from Troy, in the opening ceremonies. This was an all day event wherein both students and teachers had the opportunity to meet authors, have books signed, attend workshops and participate in games while enjoying Busker-style entertainment. The results of the province-wide voting were also announced. The Red Maple winner was Half Brother by Kenneth Oppel, and the honour book, also referred to as the runner-up, was Haunting Violet by Alyxandra Harvey. If given the opportunity, I, personally, recommend attending this literacy celebration... you won't be disappointed!
Submitted by: Sydney Langlois (grade 7)
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CAPPIES AWARDS GALA
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Congratulations go out to all nominees who participated in Sunday night's Cappies Awards Gala! Special mention goes out to Antonio Pezoulas who was honoured with the Cappie award for the best lead actor in a musical. The MT nominees were supported by over 40 Jesus Christ Superstar cast and crew members who were in attendence for the event. Great show!
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STUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Aritra Sengupta, went home a winner from TechU.me's AppJam Competition, taking home a cheque for $1,000, a Blackberry tablet, and a summer employment opportunity from WorldReach Software. Aritra's Air Hockey App was impressive, and overcame obstacles that included the adjustment of Android SDK to eliminate the gravity property. Congratulations to this technology enthusiast!
Congratulations to Lotty Pontones who won a $1000 scholarship to study in French Immersion at the University of Ottawa. Lotty was the winner of the contest, "Pourquoi parler Français?"
On March 25th, 2012 some of our students participated in the International Contest-Game Math Kangaroo, hosted at the University of Ottawa. We have just recieved the results and are pleased to announce that one of our Grade 8 students, Samuel Catherasoo, walked away with the Silver Medal for Ottawa!
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| TEEN FITNESS |
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TEEN FITNESS VISION 2012!
Welcome to Teen Fitness 2012! A key part of our Teen Fitness Vision is to help all Canadians become active and healthy by introducing positive fitness and wellness habits at a young age. We want to provide teens with a fun and safe place to work out for the summer. Providing this environment at GoodLife now, will help teens create a healthy lifestyle with fitness in the years to come.
Once again this year, GoodLife will be extending a FREE Membership for 12 to 17 year old teens nationally for the months of July and August.
Registration for free Teen Fitness Memberships will begin June 1st online at http://www.teenfitness.ca. The parent and teen will finish the registration process by coming into the club to sign their registration form.
2012 Teen Fitness Program Overview:
*Free Membership for teens 12 to 17 years old
*Workouts in the Clubs will take place between July 3rd and August 31st
*Memberships will be good at GoodLife Clubs nationwide, all club access
*Teens will have access to the Clubs between 8:00a.m. and 4:00p.m. only (last check-in at 3:00p.m.)
*Mandatory customized Teen Orientations
*"Work out" not "Hang out"
*Full access with exception of the following:
-Tanning; pool area; sauna and whirlpools; Hot Yoga;
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NEW STUDENT WELCOME BBQ
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We'd like to invite new students to join us for a tour of Mother Teresa and lunch, Wednesday August 29th from 10:00 - 12:00. Please note this is for new students only.
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TITAN SPORTS
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Congratulations to the members of the track and field team who participated in the OFSAA championships this past weekend in Brockville. Overall Mother Teresa athletes did exceptionally well with Bridget Hayes finishing 5th overall in the 400m hurdles and Ali Chiarelli finishing 4th overall in the 300m hurdles; while Eddie Ekiyor also finished 4th in the 400m he also captured a GOLD medal in the highjump with a 1 meter 90 cm OFSAA Championship jump. Congratulations again on a tremendous track and field season.
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REMINDER - DRESS CODE
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All students are asked to wear clothes that are clean, in good taste, and appropriate for a Catholic school environment. Low cut tops, tops with bikini straps, crop tops, muscle shirts, t-shirts with unacceptable language/pictures are not permitted. Clothing with messages/advertisements relating to alcohol, drugs or tobacco is not acceptable. Sleeveless blouses/shirts are permitted providing they are not low-cut in the front, back or sides. All tops must cover the shoulders. Clothing that permits the exposure of the naval is not acceptable. Shorts/skirts are permitted provided they are at least mid-thigh length. Torn jeans and clothing that reveals undergarments are not acceptable. Chains, studs etc are not permitted. In addition, staff, students and parents will continue to consult other aspects of the dress code as it becomes necessary.
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BOARD SPIRITUAL THEME FOR NEXT YEAR
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The board spiritual theme for next year has been released!
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TRANSPORTATION - EMPTY SEAT AVAILABILITY
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If your child is within walking distance of the school, you are entitled to apply for an empty seat on a yellow school bus. The number of empty seats on each bus is disclosed to us by OSTA (Ottawa Student Transportation Authority) at the end of September in order for us to begin the delegation process for the beginning of October. We cannot place any empty seaters until this time. If you would like to apply, please drop off your application in the main office. You can also fax your request to (613) 823-4365.
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| UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES |
June 11-15 - EQAO Math testing
June 14 - Gr. 7/8 Closing Liturgy
June 20-27 - Semester 2 Exams
June 22 - Report Cards (7/8)
June 22 - Last day the cafeteria will be open this school year
June 27 - Last day of classes (7/8)
June 28 - Graduation 1:00pm
June 28-29 - PD Days
July 9 - Report Cards (HS) |
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