Mother Teresa Primary in Westmead, New South Wales | Primary School

Mother Teresa Primary

Locality: Westmead, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9687 5852

Address: 2 Darcy Road 2145 Westmead, NSW, Australia

Website: http://motherteresawestmead.catholic.edu.au

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24.01.2022 In the video this week we reflect on some of the events and learning from Term 2 this year, stay tuned for some reflections from our students.

23.01.2022 In the video this week we look at the official launch of the PBS4L framework at MTP, how this framework fits with our school rules and our Proactive Learner Policy.

22.01.2022 Throughout Term 3, students from Years 3 to 6 participated in a weekly Genius Hour of guided inquiry learning. Some students participated in exciting science experiments, others created their own sporting games, others created great pieces of visual art which is now on display in the parent foyer and then there was...the creative arts group. Thanks to Mr Mortimer who prepared this short video highlighting the presentations from the creative arts groups. Looking forward to more Genius Hour learning next term!

21.01.2022 In this video the Year 2 teachers introduce themselves and explain the learning in Year 2 for 2020.

21.01.2022 In the video this week, Mr Wallis, our Lead Numeracy teacher and coach shares ways parents can support their children at home with developing number sense in counting and place value.

21.01.2022 The final Heartlinks Highlights this week features a recording of the parent webinar with Dr Justin Coulson for MTP parents.

20.01.2022 In this video, the Year 6 teachers discuss the learning in Year 6, 2020.

19.01.2022 In the video this week we look at the importance of school attendance and also finish with a little music highlight!

19.01.2022 In the video this week, Mr Wallis discusses the focus of our half-yearly assessments in Mathematics for Kindergarten to Year 6 on whole numbers and working mathematically. There are also some hints for parents on how to help children develop their ability to work mathematically.

18.01.2022 In the video this week, students from Mother Teresa Primary provide discuss the new Gentle Heart tokens introduced at MTP as part of our PBS4L framework.

18.01.2022 Congratulations Miss Hull! Yesterday Miss Hull was married to Luke. We wish Kirstie and Luke a lifetime of love and happiness. Miss Hull will return to school as Mrs Edwards.

17.01.2022 Dr Justin Coulson invites all Mother Teresa Primary family and friends along to the Parent Information Workshop on Tuesday 24th March at 7pm. The theme of the workshop this year will be on positive ways to help children behave.

16.01.2022 In our Heartlinks Highlights video this week our talented MTP students showcase their talents with the school community. Thanks to Mr Mortimer and Mr Azzopardi for their assistance in putting together this presentation. Enjoy!

16.01.2022 In this video the Year 1 teachers for 2020 introduce themselves and their learning.

16.01.2022 A message to all from Bishop Vincent.

15.01.2022 In our video this week, we take a glimpse of some of the final products from our Creative Arts (Dance) performances, created by the MTP students this term. Special thanks to Miss Sarah Lo Giudice for her hard work with all of our students and for her preparation of the video this week.

14.01.2022 In this video, the Kindergarten teachers welcome you onboard the Kindergarten airlines flight of 2020!

14.01.2022 Last night we presented our first Kindergarten Parent Information Night online via zoom. This video is a recording of the presentation for the information of families joining us for Kindergarten 2021 at Mother Teresa Primary.

14.01.2022 This week we review the role of play as learning and also revisit the Genius Hour program at Mother Teresa Primary.

12.01.2022 In the first of our videos this week we review the reports which parents will receive next week indicating student growth in learning throughout Term One. We also discuss the upcoming Celebration of Learning open school and the Parent-Student-Teacher conferences in Week 10.

12.01.2022 In our second video this week the MTP school choir present the two songs they performed at the Diocesan CAPTIVATE eisteddfod this week. Congratulations to the students, Mrs Boyd and Mrs Antoun on your Highly Commended Award - we are very proud of you!

12.01.2022 In the 90 seconds video this week Dr Justin Coulson explains three main ideas to help build resilience in children.

11.01.2022 In the video this week we review some of the main points from the Parent University held last Wednesday night. The focus of the Parent Uni this term is Mathematics.

11.01.2022 In the video the Year 4 teachers introduce themselves and the learning for 2020.

11.01.2022 In a very special Heartlinks Highlights video this week, we reflect on the 10 year history of Mother Teresa Primary. We thank the founders of our wonderful school and appreciate the great work of current and foundational MTP communities. Our thanks to the CEDP Learning Exchange team (LEX) for their assistance in recording this video.

10.01.2022 In the Heartlinks Highlights video this week we explore ways you can support your child as a developing reader.

09.01.2022 In our final video this week some members of our MTP Mini Vnnies and FIAT group prepared a short video to promote our current drive for donations to the JRS (Jesuit Refugee Service). Well done MTP students!

09.01.2022 In this video the Year 3 teachers introduce themselves and the learning expectations for Year 3, 2020.

09.01.2022 In the video this week the students of MTP thank and acknowledge our Dads who are so important in our lives - Happy Father's Day!

08.01.2022 In the video this week, we look back and reflect on some of the learning at MTP in 2019. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of our MTP community.

08.01.2022 Earlier this year Dr Justin Coulson worked with our students, staff and parents at Mother Teresa Primary. In the video this week, Dr Justin explores ways to help our children when they are experiencing 'big' emotions.

07.01.2022 At MTP we talk with the children about learning using the metaphor of "The Learning Pit" - a way to describe learning which is both challenging and rewarding - listen to our MTP students describe "The Learning Pit"

07.01.2022 In the video this week we look at ways we can support student learning at home.

07.01.2022 In our video this week we explore some of the main ideas shared at our Parent University on Religious Education at MTP as we get to know Christ, love His teaching and walk in His footsteps.

06.01.2022 In the video this week we look at coding and computational thinking developed through the digital technologies strand of the NSW syllabus. We look at some of the tools students use to create codes and thank the Commonwealth Government for their STEM grant this year.

05.01.2022 Congratulations Miss Gitz During the school holidays, Miss Emma Gitz was married to her fiance Luca. It was a wonderful day of celebration and we wish Emma and Luca every blessing and all the very best for their life together. Emma will return to school as Mrs Marongiu in Term 4.

03.01.2022 Our newsletter video has been renamed 'Heartlinks Highlights' as we use our fortnightly video to highlight the learning in focus at MTP. In the video this week we introduce our 2020 Learning Goals and outline some upcoming events.

03.01.2022 In the video this week we explore ways teachers assess student learning and provide feedback to students. We also look at ways we develop learners who can use Learning Intentions and Success Criteria themselves to know their own next steps in their learning.

03.01.2022 In the video this week we explore some of the Maths Warm-up games we play to get our brains ready for some hard thinking in Mathematics every day at MTP. Thanks to our MTP students who explain the games.

03.01.2022 In the video this week our talented Year 6 students share a creative and informative video on staying safe at Kiss and Drop - thanks Year 6!

03.01.2022 In this video the Year 5, 2020 teachers introduce themselves and the learning expectations for the year.

02.01.2022 In the video this week Mrs Vella discusses the PBS4L framework which will compliment our Proactive Learner Policy at MTP. PBS4L is a CEDP initiative and we have been working with staff from CEDP this year to develop the PBS4L framework for our school. The video this week is an introduction to PBS4L.