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Mothers Teresa Catholic Primary
School
Parent Ready Reference Book
Principal – Mr Denis Graham
16 GINGER Street, Zuccoli NT 0831 | GPO Box 1125, Palmerston NT 0831 | Phone: (08) 7969 5600
Website: www.motherteresant.catholic.edu.au | Email: admin.mtcps@nt.catholic.edu.au
CONTENTS
Welcome to Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School .............................................................................. 4
Our Purpose .............................................................................................................................................. 5
Our Mother Teresa Way ........................................................................................................................... 6
Term Dates for 2020 ................................................................................................................................. 7
Public Holidays 2020 ................................................................................................................................. 7
Our Lady Help of Christians Parish ............................................................................................................ 8
School Contact Information ...................................................................................................................... 9
Email Contacts....................................................................................................................................... 9
Office Hours .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Communication with the school ........................................................................................................... 9
Methods of Communication ................................................................................................................. 9
School Times ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Morning Supervision ........................................................................................................................... 10
Bell Times ............................................................................................................................................ 10
Lunch and Recess Time ....................................................................................................................... 10
Afternoon Supervision ........................................................................................................................ 11
Absenteeism / Lateness ...................................................................................................................... 11
Leaving Early ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Custody Agreements ........................................................................................................................... 11
Withdrawal of Students ...................................................................................................................... 11
Appointments ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Allergies (Anaphylaxis) ........................................................................................................................ 11
Newsletters ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Instrumental Music ............................................................................................................................. 12
Make Every Minute Count! ..................................................................................................................... 13
Transport Information ............................................................................................................................ 14
Road Safety ......................................................................................................................................... 14
Parent Parks ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Healthy Eating – School Lunches ............................................................................................................ 14
Parents as Partners ................................................................................................................................. 15
Parents and Friends Association ......................................................................................................... 15
Volunteering at Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School ................................................................... 15
Student Uniforms .................................................................................................................................... 16
School Hat ........................................................................................................................................... 16
Jewellery ............................................................................................................................................. 16
Hair ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
Uniform Sales .......................................................................................................................................... 17
Uniform Roles and Responsibilities .................................................................................................... 17
HOUSE TEAMS ......................................................................................................................................... 18
School Fees.............................................................................................................................................. 19
School Fees.......................................................................................................................................... 19
Payment .............................................................................................................................................. 19
2020 School Fees and Charges................................................................................................................ 20
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Component of Fees: ............................................................................................................................ 20
Enrolment Fee ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Funding for Non-Government Schools ............................................................................................... 20
Staff List................................................................................................................................................... 21
Out of School Hours Care ........................................................................................................................ 22
Before School Hours Care ................................................................................................................... 22
After School Hours Care ...................................................................................................................... 22
Vacation Care ...................................................................................................................................... 23
Early Learning Centre .............................................................................................................................. 24
Health and Safety .................................................................................................................................... 27
Health Check Program ........................................................................................................................ 27
Immunisation Records ........................................................................................................................ 27
Medication .......................................................................................................................................... 27
Head Lice ............................................................................................................................................. 27
Sickness and Injury at School .............................................................................................................. 27
Infections and Communicable Diseases ................................................................................................. 28
Positive Relationships Framework .......................................................................................................... 29
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Welcome to Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School
This reference booklet provides some essential information about our community, our vision and
mission, as well as organisational arrangements.
We are pleased that you and your family are members of our community. May God bless our
endeavours together!
Kind Regards,
Mr Denis Graham
School Principal
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Our Purpose
As a Catholic School, our PURPOSE is inspired by the Gospel of Life.
Our VISION:
Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School is a Christ-centred, inclusive learning community that embraces
the gospel values of Faith, Love, Community, Compassion, Hope and Joy. Exemplified through the life
and work of Mother Teresa, we strive to make a difference in our world and to all humanity.
Our MISSION as a Catholic school is to:
Foster a safe and friendly environment where everyone is valued and accepted;
Nurture the whole person, emphasizing faith, love, community, compassion, hope and joy;
Promote excellence in all areas of education and a life-long love of learning
Through our rich learning experiences to make a difference in our world and to all humanity
As a community of hope investing in the future, we embrace Christianity as the way of humanity. We
VALUE:
Catholic culture as foundational and formative
Community which is family-like and inclusive
Curriculum that innovates and energises
Pedagogy which individuates and engages
Staff who love their students and who love their own learning
Leadership that is visionary and at the service of the community
Facilities that are contemporary and agile
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Our Mother Teresa Way
A School wide positive relationship framework
The Mother Teresa Way is based on the core Christian values of:
LOVE
HOPE
COMMUNITY
COMPASSION
FAITH
JOY
These values are witnessed in the life and teaching of Jesus Christ.
Our Mother Teresa Way describes how we live and learn together in a Catholic Community and is
explicitly taught and reinforced in all aspects and contexts of school life.
Relationships
Relationships and Community are at the very core of Christian living. The vitality of relationships is
expressed in God’s ‘Trinitarian nature’: Father, Son, and Spirit. This understanding inspires those in
Catholic Education to strive to be a living Christian community in relationship with God, others and the
world. When we exclude God from our relationships, we diminish purposeful meaning and direction.
When God is central to faith and life, we have hope and joy. Wherever we experience love we
experience God; for God is love (1 John 4:8).
There is nothing more important than healthy, positive relationships and well-being within a
community. Positive relationships allow everyone to achieve maximum potential and growth.
A school which lives out its values is a happy, welcoming, caring and safe place where there is great
potential for everybody’s needs to be met, and where all have the opportunity to succeed and develop
to their full potential.
As stated in the Melbourne Declaration on Education Goals for Young Australians (MCEETYA 2008):
‘students need to have a sense of self-worth, self-awareness and personal identity that enables them to manage
their emotional, mental, spiritual and physical well-being’, with a sense of hope and ‘optimism about their future’. On a
social level, it helps students to ‘form and maintain healthy relationships’ and prepares them ‘for their potential life roles as
family, community and workforce members’
At Mother Teresa, a range of beliefs, practices, programs and strategies are in place across the school
which aim to develop healthy, positive school culture. These include:
Student engagement in deep learning experiences
The Religious Education Curriculum
School Wide Positive Relationship Framework
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Term Dates for 2020
Term 1 30 January – 9 April
Term 2 20 April – 26 June
Term 3 20 July – 25 September
Term 4 12 October – 18 December
Public Holidays 2020
Australia Day January 27
Good Friday April 10
Easter Monday April 13
Anzac Day April 25
May Day May 4
Queen’s Birthday June 8
Darwin Show July 24
Picnic Day August 3
Christmas Day December 25
Boxing Day December 26
New Year’s Day January 1
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Our Lady Help of Christians Parish
Cnr Emery Avenue and Harrison Court
Woodroffe NT 0831
Presbytery: (08) 8932 3774
Office: (08) 8932 3922
Mobile: 0424 971 017
Email: olhocpalmerston@yahoo.com.au
PARISH PRIEST: Father Tom English
Mass Times:
Saturday: 6:00pm
Sunday: 8:30am and 6:00pm
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School Contact Information
Phone: 08 7969 5600
Address: 16 Ginger Street, Zuccoli NT 0831
Postal Address: GPO Box 1125, Palmerston NT 0831
Website: www.motherteresant.catholic.edu.au
Email Contacts
Principal: Mr Denis Graham denis.graham@nt.catholic.edu.au
Deputy Principal: Mr Brett Wilson brett.wilson@nt.catholic.edu.au
Assistant Principal REC: Miss Justina Fernandes justina.fernandes@nt.catholic.edu.au
Inclusion Support / Pastoral Care
and Well Being Coordinator: Mrs Margie Talbot margie.talbot@nt.catholic.edu.au
ELC Director: Mrs Cherry Grant cherry.valenzuela@nt.catholic.edu.au
Administration Email: Mrs Amie Wagner admin.mtcps@nt.catholic.edu.au
Finance Email: Mrs Chandrika Undapalli finance.motherteresa@nt.catholic.edu.au
Teachers Emails: firstname.surname@nt.catholic.edu.au
Office Hours
Monday to Friday 8:00am – 3:30pm
Communication with the school
If you have any concerns in regard to your child/children’s learning or welfare at school, it is important
that your first point of contact is the classroom teacher. If after discussions you are not happy with the
outcome you may wish to talk further with a member of the Leadership Team, particular if it is related
to their area of responsibility.
Matters of serious concern should of course be discussed with the Principal or a member of the
Leadership Team. It can be disconcerting for a teacher if the Principal alerts them to an issue in their
class on which they have no knowledge nor have been given the opportunity to resolve in the first
instance.
Methods of Communication
SkoolBag- SkoolBag is our main source of communication.
This is where our fortnightly newsletter is published along with
upcoming events and notices. You can also complete permission
forms and absentee forms via SkoolBag.
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Facebook – Be sure to like our page ‘Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School’
See-Saw - This is a classroom based information app, you can communicate
directly with the Teacher via see-saw and also see photos and videos of your
child and their class. If you are not on see-saw, please make contact with
your child’s teacher for a unique code.
Digital sign- The electronic sign located on the school fence line (Zuccoli
Parade) is also a great place to check for reminders and important events.
School Times
Morning Supervision
Playground supervision will commence at 7:55am and it is encouraged that students do not arrive at
school before this time. Students at school before 7:55am will be sent to Before School Care, the
casual rate will be charged (as of Term 1, 2020)
Bell Times
8:00am Students Arrive
8:10am First Bell – students to move to classroom line-up
8:15am – 10:15am Whole school prayer. Students in class for first session
Duty teachers to supervise
10:15am – 10:35am Recess Play
10:35am – 10:45am Supervised Eating of Recess
10:45am – 12:45pm Second Session
Duty teacher to supervise
12:45pm – 1:15pm Lunch Play
1:15pm – 1:25pm Supervised Eating of Lunch
1:25pm – 2:35pm Third Session
2:35pm Pack Up
2:45pm Dismissal
Students are not permitted in classrooms unless a teacher is present – classroom doors are kept
locked.
Lunch and Recess Time
There will be teacher supervised play areas during recess and lunch. For lunch students will sit and eat
their lunch outside their classrooms under the supervision of the class teacher.
10Afternoon Supervision
Students who have not been collected by 3.05pm will be sent to after school care to ensure
supervision. Once your child has been signed into After School Care, the casual rate will be charged.
Absenteeism / Lateness
Parents will be required to phone the school office on 08 7969 5600 before 9:30am or use the
SkoolBag app to advise the school of their child’s non-attendance or lateness for that day. Late
students or those leaving early must sign in and out at the front office. Students will be issued with a
‘late’ slip to be given to the class teacher.
Leaving Early
No child will be allowed to leave the grounds during school hours, unless a written explanation is given
to the Teacher or Principal, and the child is picked up by a parent or person designated by the parent
through the front office.
Custody Agreements
This is important where court directed custody judgements affect students. The Principal should be
advised and the information will be treated confidentially and with sensitivity.
Withdrawal of Students
Please be advised that as part of the Terms and Conditions signed upon enrolment, we require written
notice if you wish to withdraw your child from our school. Please complete ‘Notice to depart form’
obtained from the front office.
Appointments
Appointments with the Principal should be confirmed through the office prior to the intended meeting
dates. However, in case of emergency parents will be very welcome to meet with the Principal or in
the Principal’s absence, the Deputy Principal, without prior arrangements depending on availability.
Allergies (Anaphylaxis)
If children at school have a severe allergic reaction to foods, a letter will be sent to the required year
levels to inform at the beginning of each school year and periodic reminders will be included in the
school newsletter. For some students any exposure to certain foods may cause a life-threatening
allergic reaction that requires emergency medical treatment. To reduce the chance of this occurring,
we ask that you do not send any products that contain these foods to school with your child that will
be eaten in the classroom. If your child has eaten these particular foods before coming to school,
please be sure your child’s hands and face have been thoroughly washed before entering the school.
Newsletters
The fortnightly school newsletter will be an important way for parents to find out what is happening at
school. Newsletters will be circulated via the SkoolBag App.
11Instrumental Music
The instrumental music program will be run through the MacKillop Catholic College Music Program.
Please see below links or the front office for more information and enrolment paperwork, if you are
interested in this program.
https://www.mackillopnt.catholic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Music-Information-Booklet-v5.2-
2019.pdf
https://www.mackillopnt.catholic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Musical-Instrument-Loan-Agreement-
Form-v5.0-2019.pdf
https://www.mackillopnt.catholic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Instrumental-Music-Lessons-Sign-up-
Form-v5.0-2019.pdf
12Make Every Minute Count!
The morning transition from home to school is the most important transition of any school day.
The best learning time for students is the start of the school day.
That is when every minute counts the most!!
Getting to school on time ensures everyone has a calm and orderly start to their day.
Bags, lunch orders and notices dealt with at the right time.
Learning is easier because no-one has missed the start of the lesson.
Children are happy and secure because there is a known routine which offers them structure.
Teachers are pleased that learning experiences will be offered to all students in their class at
the same time.
When your child misses That equals… Which is… And therefore, from
on average just… Transition to Year 12,
that is…
10 minutes a day 50 minutes of learning Nearly 1½ weeks per Nearly ½ a year of
each week year school
20 minutes a day 1 hour and 40 minutes Nearly 2½ weeks per Nearly a year of school
of learning each week year
½ hour a day ½ a day of learning a 4 weeks per year Nearly 1½ years of
week learning
1 hour each day 1 whole day of learning 8 weeks per year or Over 2½ years of
each week nearly a term a year learning
Classrooms open at Don’t be late.
8:10am
Learning starts at
8:15am
13Transport Information
Road Safety
Whilst road safety will be a topic discussed in all year levels, we will rely upon parents to help us keep
children safe on the roads. This will include parents acting responsibly when dropping off or collecting
their child/children.
Parent Parks
Please read sign posts carefully. Parents are urged to comply with directions given by school staff at all
times.
The Kiss and Go area operates similar to other schools and will be patrolled by school staff to ensure
the smooth and safe operation for both students and parents.
Please exercise extreme caution when dropping off and collecting your children. Double parking is
illegal and very dangerous, please do not double park.
Parents must come in to the school grounds to collect children. Please DO NOT TELL CHILDREN TO MEET
YOU OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL GROUNDS
Healthy Eating – School Lunches
School is a time when children start to make independent choices about their lifestyles. School aged
children learn quickly and are influenced by friends and popular trends. This is an important time to
talk about and encourage healthy food habits.
Involving children in planning and preparing their own lunchboxes gives them the opportunity to learn
about healthy eating and gives them a chance to make autonomous decisions about what they will be
eating during the day.
Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School is a nut aware school, please consider this when packing your
child/ren’s lunchbox.
Tips for healthy lunchboxes include:
Cut up large pieces of fruit and put them in a container – this makes it easier to eat, especially if
your child has wobbly teeth or if they have less time to eat then they are used to. Send a damp
face washer to help with extra juicy fruit.
Consider giving half a sandwich or roll for morning recess, as this is an easy way to get a healthy
fill.
In the hot weather, send frozen milk, yoghurt or water, or even frozen orange segments. This
makes a great refreshing snack and helps to keep the lunch box cool.
Go for colour and crunch in the lunch lox by offering a variety of colourful vegetables and fruit.
There are many websites where you can find ideas for healthy and interesting school lunches.
14Parents as Partners
Parents and Friends Association
The role of the Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School Parents & Friends Association is to participate in
the optimum spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of students in the
school.
All parents and/or guardians of children attending the school, and the staff of the school are members
of the association. The P&F Committee meets each term, the date and time is published in the school
newsletter. All parents and friends are encouraged to attend meetings.
Volunteering at Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School
Your valuable assistance can be provided in many ways at our school, sharing your time in the
classroom, helping at special events such as sporting carnivals and excursions.
To become a Mother Teresa volunteer you must hold a current NT Ochre Card. These can be applied
for through www.forms.pfes.nt.gov.au
Volunteer Application Forms can be collected from the front office prior to handing in your application
to Work Safe NT.
15Student Uniforms
In the spirit of the vision and mission of our school community, we are committed to be partners with
our parents and families in pursuing the wellbeing, learning and character development of our
students. School policies and procedures are directed towards the supporting of these goals. The social
norms of the school are fundamental in establishing the environment in which these goals are pursued.
The school uniform policy assists in creating a suitable educational environment at Mother Teresa.
Uniforms also promote equity in that individuals are not distinguished in terms of their economic or
social status – all are valued for who they are rather than what they have. Besides obvious safety issues
in some learning activities (e.g. HPE and sports), the wearing of jewellery is discouraged for similar
reasons of equity.
Mother Teresa’s school uniform will provide the students with a sense of unity and pride and will be an
integral part of participating in the life of the school. It will also enable parents to avoid discussions
about clothing suitability. Uniforms will be able to be purchased from the school. The school has a
policy that school hats are worn by children whenever they are outdoors.
School Hat
All students are required to wear their school hat throughout the year at break times and when
participating in outdoor activities. The school hat should be worn to and from school. The school has a
“No Hat – No Play ” Policy during recess and lunch breaks meaning if a student does not have their hat
at school, they are required to be in an allocated shaded location as directed by a staff member.
Jewellery
A wrist watch may be worn and a thin gold or silver chain with a cross but no other form of jewellery is
acceptable. Students who have pierced ears may wear one pair of ‘sleepers’ or ‘studs’ only.
Hair
Hair on any student (male or female), that is longer than the bottom of the collar, is to be tied back at
all times whilst at school. This is a safety issue as well as a health issue.
Hairstyles should not attract undue attention or be extreme in presentation. If hair is short it
should be neat, clean and off the face, particularly out of eyes. Hair longer than the bottom of
the collar must be tied back and secured. No shaved heads (or parts of head) will be permitted
(for example, ‘Mohawk’ style).
Hair colour must be in natural tones. Brightly coloured hair or extreme highlights are not
acceptable. Individual clumps or patches of colour in the hair are not acceptable.
Students will be instructed to correct hair colouring that does not fall within these guidelines.
Hair needs to be neat and tidy at all times. Blue and White ribbons are acceptable
Nail Polish and tattoo stickers are not to be worn at school
NAMES WILL BE REQUIRED ON ALL CLOTHING – Especially hats, shoes and other clothing students might remove
at school.
16Uniform Sales
Uniform order forms are available from the front office.
Uniform:
School Hat
Navy Skorts
Navy Shorts
School Polo
Plain Black Shoes
Plain White Socks
MTCPS Uniform Item Size Purchase Price
(inc GST)
School Uniform
School Hat Extra Small /Small/Medium/Large $14.00
School Polo 2C-16C / Adults Small and Medium $35.00
Royal Skorts 2C-20C $25.00
Royal Shorts 2C-20C $22.00
PE Polo 2C-16C $35.00
PE Shorts 2C – 16C $22.00
Library Bag One size $8.00
School Bag One size $37.00
Zip Jacket 4c-16c $20.00
PE Uniform is worn by all students on their class allocated days. PE Polo, PE Shorts and black sneakers.
Uniform Roles and Responsibilities
Students: All students are responsible for wearing the Mother Teresa uniform correctly and with pride.
Students should maintain an appropriate standard of grooming throughout the day. All students are to
wear their school hat throughout the year at break times and when participating in outdoor activities.
Parents/Carers: All parents/carers are responsible for supporting the Uniform Policy. Parents/Carers
are also responsible for the upkeep of their child/ren’s uniform and for the repair or replacement of
items. Parents are advised to label all items of their child/ren’s school uniform including the school hat,
to help returning lost items to their owners.
Staff: Staff members are responsible for maintaining the Uniform Policy by monitoring the standard of
dress and grooming. Staff members assist students to understand and follow the Uniform Policy.
17HOUSE TEAMS
HURLEY LARRAKIA
Daniel Eugene Hurley (born 21 April 1940) The Larrakia people are the Aboriginal
is an Australian clergyman who was the Traditional Owners of all land and waters
sixth bishop of the Roman Catholic of the greater Darwin area, including
Diocese of Darwin, having served in this identified Aboriginal living areas.The
position from 29 August 2007 until he Larrakia people, who refer to themselves
retired on 27 June 2018. as "Saltwater People", had a vibrant
traditional society based on a close
Before that, he served as Bishop of Port relationship with the sea and trade with
Pirie from 1998 until 2007, after having neighbouring groups such as the Tiwi,
been a parish priest in Port Pirie since he Wagait and Wulna. These groups shared
was ordained in 1964. ceremonies, songlines and intermarried.
In the 2019 Australia Day Honours Bishop The Larrakia people are the traditional
Hurley was made a Member of the Order owners of the Darwin region. Our country
of Australia for "significant service to the runs from Cox peninsula in the west to
Catholic Church in Australia, and to the Gunn Point in the north, Adelaide River in
community of the Northern Territory" the east and down to the Manton Dam
area southwards.
MACKILLOP FRANCIS
Pope Francis (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio 17
December 1936) is the head of the Catholic
Mary Helen MacKillop RSJ (15 January Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State.
1842 – 8 August 1909) was an Australian Francis is the first Jesuit pope, the first from the
nun who has been declared a saint by Americas, the first from the Southern
the Catholic Church, as St Mary of the Hemisphere, and the first pope from outside
Cross. Of Scottish descent, she was born Europe since the Syrian Gregory III, who reigned
in the 8th century.
in Melbourne but is best known for her
activities in South Australia. Together Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Bergoglio was
with the Reverend Julian Tenison-Woods, ordained a Catholic priest in 1969, and from 1973
she founded the Sisters of St Joseph of to 1979 was Argentina's provincial superior of
the Sacred Heart (the Josephites), the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). He became
the archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998 and was
a congregation of religious sisters that
created a cardinal in 2001 by Pope John Paul II.
established a number of schools and
Following the resignation of Pope Benedict
welfare institutions throughout Australia XVI on 28 February 2013, a papal
and New Zealand, with an emphasis on conclave elected Bergoglio as his successor on 13
education for the rural poor. March. He chose Francis as his papal name in
honor of Saint Francis of Assisi.
18School Fees
School Fees
School Fees and Levies are an integral part of Catholic Education Schooling. Catholic schools have fees
to help meet the shortfall in Government Funding. The reasonable fee structure is essential for Catholic
schools to operate and provide the high-quality education, quality leaning environments, and advanced
resources that parents/carers rightly expect.
All Catholic schools strive to keep fees as low as possible. The term ‘school fees’ includes tuition fees
and levies. Each school assesses the school levies necessary to meet their individual school and
community operation requirements. In doing this they are firstly guided by the diocesan tuition fees
set by Catholic Education N.T.
In keeping with the Gospel values, no child will be refused a Catholic education due to financial
difficulty which has been verified by the school. There are discounts available for multi-student families
and for those who have a Pensioner and Health Care Card that are means tested. Please contact the
Finance Office for further information regarding discounts and concessions.
Payment
There are several methods of payment available at the school office which include: Credit Card,
EFTPOS, Cash (correct value) as well as Direct Debit and Online banking.
Statements will be issued at the beginning of Term 1. Families have the option to pay in full during
Term 1 and receive a 5% discount on tuition fees. Another option is to enter a payment plan
agreement and pay by regular instalments.
A failure to organise payment plans may lead to an overdue notice and fees recovery notes from an
external finance manager. All costs associated with the collection of overdue accounts but not limited
to professional collection costs, legal fees and disbursements will be recoverable by the school in
addition to the overdue amount and any interest charged. This can cause upset; however, we have a
responsibility at the school to manage budgets
If at any stage fees present a problem please consult with the Principal.
192020 School Fees and Charges
(fees are subject to changes)
Tuition Fees for 2020 Per student Per year
per term including
levies
1 Child $ 576.00 $ 2,304.00
2 Children $ 1,120.25 $ 4,480.90
3 Children $ 1,632.65 $ 6,530.70
4 Children $ 1,821.02 $ 7,284.08
Component of Fees:
Tuition Fees $1,271.00
Resources and equipment Levy $ 578.00
Maintenance Levy $ 255.00
Swimming Levy $ 100.00
Excursion Levy $ 120.00
Total: $2,304.00
Optional Building fund $ 213.00 (per family)
Payment to the building fund is optional and tax deductible
N.B.
A 5% discount applies when the total annual fees are paid in full in Term 1.
A sibling discount applies if you have more than one child in a Catholic school in the NT
Minimum fees charged is ½ of term fees. For instance if a student starts between weeks 1-5 full
term fees charged, whereas if a student starts between Week 6-10 ½ term fees will charged.
Enrolment Fee
Cost: $100 will be payable at the time of the enrolment interview with parents/caregivers. This will be
taken off the first term school fees.
Should your child not attend our school this amount will be non-refundable.
Funding for Non-Government Schools
Approximately 75% of funding is provided by the Commonwealth and Territory Governments. This
funding is supplemented by School Fees, Book Levies, Air-conditioning
Levies and major fundraising by our Parents & Friends Committee.
20Staff List
All staff can be contacted on: firstname.surname@nt.catholic.edu.au
Principal Denis Graham
Deputy Principal Brett Wilson
Religious Education Co-ordinator Justina Fernandes
Curriculum Co-ordinator Brett Wilson
Inclusion Support Co-ordinator/ Pastoral Care and Well Margie Talbot
Being Coordinator
Transition L Kylie Lake
Transition B Lisa Barry
Year 1N April Newsome
Year 1/2L Natasha Lemon
Year 2S Josephine Santos
Year 3F Jack Foody
Year 4/5I Meg Irwin and Brett Wilson
Year 4/5R Stephanie Richards
Year 5/6B Jack Bennett/Rochelle Wildman
Art and P.E Teacher Rochelle Wildman
Indonesian Teacher Margie Talbot
OSHC Coordinator Cherry Valenzuela
Librarian Cindy Lawless
Finance Officer Chandrika Undapalli
ELC and OSHC Bookkeeper Flordeliza Cafirma
Administration Officer Amie Wagner
Administration Officer Janice Taylor
Inclusion Support Staff Sophie Henry
Narissa Plane
Laura Meggiorini
Julie Martin
Cindy Lawless
Katrina See
Marnie Webber
Kelly Rasmussen
Ne Lela Katut
Dylan Collins
Chelsea Bowing
Indigenous Education Worker Elizabeth Grantham
21Out of School Hours Care
Financial rebates will be available from Centrelink, for further information please call Centrelink Family
Assistance Office on 136 150
Before School Hours Care
Before School Care will provide a supervised service for students attending the school. This service will
often be used by parents starting work early, as teacher supervision will not be available at the school
until 8.00am.
Hours of Operation: 7.00am to 8:00am Monday to Friday
Fees: Daily $12.00 Weekly (Fulltime) $60.00
Permanent full time: Monday to Friday
Permanent part time: Regular days
Casual Booking: As needed, please contact/ email office.
For casual bookings, 48 hours’ notice is required to ensure we
have room and staffing.
Cancellation is allowed as long as notice is given at least 48 hours.
If less than 48 hours is given, we charge full fee
Casual Booking rate - $15.20
After School Hours Care
After School care will provide a supervised service for students attending the school.
Should parents ever run late to collect their child/children they will be sent to After School Care. If you
are running late or have an emergency please call the Front Office (fees may apply).
Hours of Operation: 2:45pm to 5:45pm Monday to Friday
Fees: Daily $22.00 Weekly (Fulltime) $110.00
Permanent full time: Monday to Friday
Permanent part time: Regular days
Casual Booking: As needed and if available spaces – contact/ email office.
For casual bookings, 48 hours’ notice is required to ensure we
have room and staffing.
Cancellation is allowed as long as notice is given at least 48 hours.
If less than 48 hours is given, we charge full fees.
Casual Booking rate - $24.60
Public Holidays - Are fully charged for permanent students. It is a part of the 42 allowable absences
eligible for Centrelink rebate. If public holiday falls during school term break, we don’t charge fees.
No fees are charged during school term break.
22Holiday Notification & Rate:
Families are entitled to pay only 75% of the fee when they go on holidays as long as 2 weeks’
notice is given. If notice is less than 2 weeks, we charge full fee until 2 weeks is made.
Termination of Enrolment:
Families who wish to terminate their enrolment with OSHC must give at least 2 weeks’ notice.
Ensure that your child attends his/ her day of booked care to claim Centrelink rebate. If not,
Centrelink will recover any subsidy paid and you will need to pay back the service.
Vacation Care
Vacation Care will provide a supervised service for Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School students
during school term breaks.
Hours of Operation: 7:00am to 5:45pm Monday to Friday
Fees: Daily $70.00 Weekly (Fulltime) $350.00
Casual booking is also permitted as long as 48 hours’ notice is given and there is enough space
available.
Cancellation of booking is allowed for Vacation Care as long as notice is given at least 48 hours.
If less than 48 hours is given, we charge full fees.
OSHC Late pick up fees:
$50.00 if child is not collected by 5.45pm + $1.00 charge per minute thereafter.
23Early Learning Centre
Mother Teresa Early Learning Centre will cater for children who are 3 to 5 years old.
All children attending ELC will be given first hand experiences to actively explore and learn. The
routines and activities will be based on individual children’s interests, abilities and needs. Mother
Teresa Early Learning Centre will provide a safe and stimulating environment, where children will learn
through play. A balanced, developmentally appropriate and challenging program focusing on the areas
of physical, intellectual, spiritual, creative, social and emotional development will be available for every
child. Children will be actively involved in all program planning, implementation and evaluation
processes.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 7.00am – 6.00pm
Fees: May 2020
Care Times Price Meals Provided
Full Time 7.00am – 6.00pm $465.00 Yes
Daily 7.00am – 6.00pm $93.00 Yes
Children attending the Early Learning Centre will be eligible for the government child care subsidy.
Holiday Notification & Rate:
Families are entitled to pay only 75% of the fee when they go on holidays as long as 2 weeks’
notice is given. If notice is less than 2 weeks, we charge full fee until 2 weeks is made.
ELC families have a maximum of 3 weeks (15 days) permitted holidays to avail 75% rebate
within a school year (Jan – Dec), and charge 100% fee thereafter to keep the child/ren’s place
in ELC.
ELC Late pick up fees:
$50.00 if child is not collected by 6.00pm + $1.00 charge per minute of late.
Termination of Enrolment:
Families who wish to terminate their enrolment with ELC must give at least 2 weeks’ notice.
Ensure that your child attends his/ her day of booked care to claim Centrelink rebate. If not,
Centrelink will recover any subsidy paid and you will need to pay back the service.
242 Weeks Security Deposit:
For families that have secured a place in ELC, a 2 week payment deposit is required as being
discussed with the ELC Assistant Director during interview before the child commences service.
For families who were able to secure a place but decided not take the spot for some reasons, 2
weeks’ notice of termination is required. If less than 2 weeks is given, we will charge fees (2
weeks payment deposit) until 2 weeks is made up. Or fees to be charged will be upon the
discretion of the Principal and ELC Assistant Director.
Public Holidays - Are fully chargeable and is part of the 42 allowable absences eligible for Centrelink
rebate.
Christmas Closure:
During the 2 week Christmas closure, we do not charge fees
Daily Routine:
Our Early Learning Centre day will have three breaks; morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. At these
times children will be expected to gather, prepare for and participate in the social interaction offered
by meal times.
Planned activities will be offered and supervised in keeping with children’s current interest or to maybe
provoke an interest. Areas of interest inside will include the library area, home corner/ dramatic play
area, transport, block construction and quiet soft areas. Outside area will also provide opportunities
for creative and dramatic play as well as art and physical activities. These areas will be changed
regularly for variety or to follow programme themes. There will be opportunity for children who need
a rest to sleep after lunch. For these children mattresses and a quiet area will be provided.
25Staff List
All staff can be contacted on: firstname.surname@nt.catholic.edu.au
ELC Assistant Director/OSHC Coordinator Cherry Valenzuela
ELC and OSHC Bookkeeper Flordeliza Cafirma
ELC and OSHC Staff Danielle Barlow
Vivian Lee
Stephanie Munday
Dahlia De Guzman
Mirzi Tauro
Samantha Costello
Jessie Ell
Jennifer Armstrong
Chinette Suapero
Val Eaton
Jordan Sisto
Caitlin Lawless
Michelle Renkas
Dylan Collins
Claudia Kretschmer
26Health and Safety
Every care will be taken of your child/children whilst they attend Mother Teresa Catholic Primary
School.
Health Check Program
Hearing and vision screening of Transition children will be conducted by Territory Health Services.
Immunisation Records
A copy of a student’s immunization record is to be supplied with the Enrolment Form. You may be
required to supply an updated immunization record if required.
Medication
At times, it will be necessary for medication to be taken during school hours. When this occurs, please
send the correct dosage, and signed written instruction to the school office (dosage, time to be taken,
etc).
Parents must notify the school if their child is on regular medication for a specific reason, for example:
asthma, epilepsy, diabetes.
Head Lice
Please regularly check your child’s hair. Attached is a very informative link on head lice and their
removal.
http://digitallibrary.health.nt.gov.au/prodjspui/bitstream/10137/789/1/Head%20lice%20advice.pdf
Sickness and Injury at School
Sick children should not be sent to school. They may pose a risk to the health of others and may
increase the severity and length of their own illness.
The school will have a sick bay where children who are hurt or become ill at school may lie down
quietly. If the child is too ill to be at school or a serious injury occurs, parents will be contacted. If your
child has a temperature of 38c or higher, parents will be contacted and required to collect the child.
Please Note ** MTCPS does not supply Panadol or Nurofen**
It is a requirement that children with diarrhoea and/or vomiting symptoms must be excluded
from school until they have been free of symptoms for 24 hours and feel well.
Should we be unable to contact parents we reserve the right to have the child taken immediately to
the hospital. A staff member with a current First Aid Certificate will carry out the administration of first
aid or be available to assist in an emergency.
PLEASE ENSURE YOUR CURRENT EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER IS ON ALL SCHOOL RECORDS.
27Infections and Communicable Diseases
If your child has an infectious disease or a contagious condition, he/she should be kept away from
school until recovered. It is requested that parents notify the school as soon as an infectious disease is
diagnosed.
Condition Exclusion From School
Chicken Pox Exclude until fully recovered or for at least five days after the spots
(eruption) first appear. Please note that some remaining scabs are not a
reason for continued exclusion.
Conjunctivitis Exclude until discharge from the eyes has ceased.
Diarrhoea and Exclude until bowel motions have returned to normal and at least 24 hours
vomiting after the last abnormal bowel motion.
(gastroenteritis)
Diphtheria Exclude until a medical certificate of recovery is received following at least 2
negative throat swabs, the first not less than 24 hours after finishing a
course of antibiotics and the other 48 hours later.
Head Lice Exclude until the day after appropriate treatment has started.
Hepatitis A Exclude until a medical certificate of recovery is received, but not before
seven days after onset of illness or jaundice.
Impetigo Exclude until treatment has commenced. Sores on exposed surfaces should
(School Sores) be covered with a watertight dressing.
Influenza Exclude until child feels well. No coloured discharge from the nose.
Measles Exclude for at least four days after the onset of the rash.
Mumps Exclude for nine days or until swelling has gone (whichever is sooner).
Ringworm Exclude until the day after appropriate treatment has started.
Rubella Exclude until fully recovered or for at least four days after the onset of the
(German Measles) rash.
Whooping Cough Exclude for 14 days after onset of illness, or after completing five days of
(Pertussis) antibiotic treatment, and a doctor certifies that the person is no longer
infectious.
28Positive Relationships Framework
Our positive relationships framework highlights our approach to behaviour management at Mother
Teresa. The care and welfare of students is our priority. We emphasise a restorative approach and the
formation of positive relationships with all students.
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