From the Principal

As the term comes to a close, let us take this time to offer thanks for all that has unfolded over the last 11 weeks. The list is endless and I encourage parents to reflect with their daughters on what they have appreciated, enjoyed or valued about being a MacKillop girl. Hopefully in your conversation, opportunities to offer gratitude arise; least not to you as parents and caregivers of our girls. 

End of Term Reports and Parent Teacher Interviews for Years 8 to 11

As we wind up what has been a very busy term, I hope all families and students in Years 8 to 11 have accessed their mid-semester reports, which have been uploaded to SEQTA Engage. 

Holy Thursday Liturgy

On Thursday 29 March, the College gathered together to listen and to reflect upon the last few hours of the life of Jesus. Our Year 8 and 12 students led us through Jesus’ last journey as an earthly being.

Term 1 has been a rich, engaging and fun-filled few months for the Year 10 Cohort. 

The Kensington Cup, named by competition winner, Mia, was introduced at the commencement of the school year. Throughout this term, the Year 10 students competed for the award, earning points in a variety of ways including Pastoral Care activities, fundraisers and student commendations.

In the last decade, children's participation in physical activity and exercise has been in decline. In this digital age, children are using computers and mobile devices, not only for learning, but for relaxation and recreation purposes. This sedentary behaviour is having a detrimental effect on today's youth. The key is finding the balance.

Pope Francis often focuses his Easter reflection on the women, who, when going out early in the morning to anoint the body of Jesus, were the first to see the empty tomb.

The women who were Jesus’ disciples teach us to be courageous, to be filled with humility and to be the resurrection and the life for others in our world.

Be the resurrection and the life for those caught in the grip of sin and addiction.
Be the resurrection and the life for those who feel all is lost.
Be the resurrection and the life in churches that believe they are dying.
Be the resurrection and the life for those who know the good but fail to do it, who have not been judged but still judge, who know love but still live for self.
Be the resurrection and the life for those dying of malnutrition and hunger.
Be the resurrection and life for those imprisoned unjustly and those imprisoned justly.
Be the resurrection and the life in the life we share, that filled anew with the wonder of your love and the power of your grace.

Amen.

Over the past three weeks, Mary MacKillop College was fortunate to host six Japanese exchange students from St Capitanio School, located in Seto, Japan.

Defence Industry Pathways Program (DIPP)

The DIPP course provides Year 10 and 11 students with opportunities to develop vocational skills as well as the ability to study a SACE accredited course with a focus on Advanced Manufacturing. For more information, refer to the Defence Industry Pathways Program Outline

International College of Hotel Management Scholarships

The International College of Hotel Management is offering scholarships for students interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management) at their Regency Park campus.

Please see Mrs Cathy Swain for application forms.

Parents and friends are invited to volunteer in the canteen which is a great opportunity to broaden friendships and enhance the environment for our MacKillop girls. If you are able to join our happy crew of volunteers, by helping for a few hours, from as little as once a month, our Canteen Manager Narelle Matthews would love to hear from you!

You can phone her at the College on 8333 6300 until 2.30pm or on 8263 2423 after 5pm.