From the Principal

This week our College and Social Justice Captains met with Archbishop Philip Wilson along with other senior students from across Catholic Secondary schools. The meeting was an opportunity for the Archbishop to acknowledge the leadership provided by these students and to hear about their future hopes and aspirations. The girls appreciated the affirming words of the Archbishop and the opportunity to meet with other student leaders.  

Mary MacKillop Feast Day Mass

On Friday 5th August the College celebrated the Feast of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop with a Mass in the theme of “Believe in the whisperings of God to your own heart”. 

Yr 9 Retreat “ In the footsteps of Mary MacKillop…”

The Year 9 students participated in a Retreat Day last week where they visited various sites in Adelaide of great significance to Mary MacKillop.

Sunday 18 September, Gymnasium
High Tea served: 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Tickets are $10 from www.trybooking.com/MKHS
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Students in Year 8 Digital Technologies have been learning to code using a program called Scratch. The girls have enjoyed learning to program and create their own games, using step by step instructions to produce a user friendly and engaging, interactive experience. Watch this video to view some of the games they have created: 

Capacity Building: The World is our Classroom

In 2014, Mary MacKillop College embarked on a four week expedition with World Challenge and Reynella East College to Vietnam and Cambodia. Our objective was to build capacity, the capacity of our own students through learning from different cultures and taking responsibility for their expedition.

Open to former students & teachers
Date: Wednesday 5th October
Time: 6.30pm for 7.00pm start
Location: Adelaide Royal Coach - 24 Dequetteville Tce. Kent Town 
Cost: $43 for a 3 Course Carvery
Guest Speaker: Sister Marie Foale RSJ 
Bookings: by 30th September with Josie 8295 3667, or Margaret 8371 1527. 

God of unity, may our Josephite School community continue to follow Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop‘s example to live the gospel in changing times and to respect and defend the human dignity of all in our land.

Amen

Wednesday 7 September, Gymnasium
Doors open 6.30pm
BYO nibbles (Alcohol free event)
$10 per family
Tickets from www.trybooking.com/MSKK
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The NYSF is a two week programme for students moving into Year 12 who wish to follow careers in science, engineering and technology. It introduces them to research and researchers, and, by helping to develop their communication and interpersonal skills, encourages the achievement of excellence in all their undertakings

Would you like to meet other parents of the College?

The College canteen has a wonderful team of dedicated volunteers who provide an enormous amount of assistance. If you are able to join our happy crew of volunteers, by helping for a few hours, from as little as once a month to weekly or possibly daily, we would love to include you in our helpful team. Helpers are asked to be at the canteen by 9.00am.

Narelle Matthews, the College Canteen Manager, would love to hear from you! Please phone her at the College on 8333 6300 or after hours on 8263 2423.

To register your interest in becoming a Canteen Volunteer online, or to view the Canteen price lists and Term 3 roster please click the ‘Read More’ link. 

Friday 19 - Saturday 20 August
Year 8 2017 Uniform Fitting

Wednesday 31 August
Tour of Italy Parent Meeting 

Friday 2 September
Year 11 Retreat

Wednesday 7 September
Music Night