Middle School

Student attendance is a critical school benchmark. We aim for 97% attendance annually and work proactively on many fronts to minimize absences.

There are many factors outside the classroom that can impact a student’s ability to learn and thrive. MTMS works to ensure that students and families have all the tools they need to be successful. 

Mother Teresa Middle School is guided by the Jesuit ideal of ‘cura personalis’ which means, care for the whole person. This includes tending to students intellectual, social, physical, spiritual and emotional needs. The following supports are provided to each student with the aim of removing barriers to learning:

• School clothing and outerwear

• Transportation to and from school daily

• Two meals and two snacks daily

• Eye exams/glasses

• Dental care

• Auditory care

• Student laptops and technology

• Cultural programming

• Band fees and equipment rental

• Access to professional counselling

• Family support

• 40+ after-school enrichment opportunities

• Sports and healthy lifestyle programming

• Summer programming

• MTMS Graduate Support Program

MTMS’s extended day model gives our students an extensive support structure that enables them to grow and thrive. Over 40 after-school enrichment programs are offered at MTMS and they exist to supplement the education received by students during the day with comprehensive, character building activities and sports. After-school programming typically runs from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday and is often delivered with the support of volunteers in our community. 

Past enrichment electives have included: art, First Nations drumming and dancing, Battle of the Books, photography, entrepreneurship (Mother Teresa Engages Community), inter-school sports, Chess Club, cooking, computer coding, and much more.

Utilizing our strength-based approach to learning, MTMS teaches students how to hone their skills as they discover and cultivate their unique gifts and talents. All students are assessed using Gallup’s StrengthsExplorer. Once strengths are determined, teachers and staff can use this information to engage students in goal setting and proactively apply strengths to their learning. MTMS provides enriched after-school programming, where students can test their emerging talents in a safe and nurturing environment. 

Involvement in athletics and team sports encourages our students to be active and helps them to develop leadership skills and team work no matter their role on their team. MTMS participates in a number of extra-curricular sports as part of the Regina Catholic School (RCS) league. These include: badminton, basketball, cross country, volleyball, track and field.

The Blues name originated in reference to the blue colour that is synonymous with Mother Teresa Sisters of Charity and the three stripes of blue.

Each student is expected to participate in community service events each year, learn about the social issues surrounding the initiatives they serve, and reflect on their experiences. 

Existing partnerships include:

• Eden Care Communities
• MLT Aikins & the Regina Food Bank
• Mother Teresa Engages Community (MTEC), a group of MTMS students guided by Stephen McIntosh who are committed to making a difference in the community through fundraising and volunteering.  

The Mother Teresa Middle School Summer Program consists of a Land-Based Learning Retreat and Enrichment Programming. Through the week-long Land-Based Learning Retreat, students have the opportunity to connect with the land, participate in traditional cultural activities, enhance self-esteem, develop leadership skills, and build meaningful relationships.

The Summer Enrichment Programming is provided by MTMS staff, special guests, and volunteers in July and August. Activities in the past have included: hand-drum-making workshops, creating ribbon skirts, swimming, golf, sports days, and much more. These activities provide students with hands-on learning experiences and offer various avenues for enrichment over the summer.