From the Chair of the Board

Welcome to the last newsletter for Term 3 and what a busy term it has been. Just last week we started with our Come Home to MacKillop event to show our gratitude to the Sisters of St Joseph for their 150 Years of service and for inspiring us to do our best each and every day. We had the Principals from Catholic Secondary Colleges hold one of their meetings here at Mary MacKillop College last Wednesday.

The last two weeks of Term 3 have seen MacKillop girls committed to life at the College in many ways. Our Year Book photos were taken last week which saw a variety sporting teams, clubs and groups gather for formal photos to commemorate their experience and commitment. We hosted two events where students demonstrated warm hospitality and generous service of beautifully prepared meals and perfectly poured cups of teas.

The power disruption over the past 48 hours did little to stop MacKillop Girls prepare for their lessons. Our Year 11 students applying for the role of Prefect even took advantage of the situation to write with such creativity.  Here is one speech that ‘shone.’

On Sunday the 25th of September, twelve talented MacKillop girls walked into the Titanium Arena in awe, trepidation and anticipation. Our very own MMC Dance Performance team competed in their second competition (for some their first) – the South Australian Cheer and Dance State Championships.

We offer our congratulations to the following students for their successful achievements in this year's ICAS Science Competition.

Distinction: Carla Ceravolo (Yr 9).

Credit: Aoibh Greenshields, Emily McCormack and Georgia Owbridge (Year 8). Izabella Carson and Olivia Germinaro (Year 10).

Merit: Gabriella DeMarco and Sophie Dix-Richards (Year 8). Millie Smith (Year 9). Catia Della Sala and MacKenzie Reynolds (Year 10).

As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and as a meaningful show of support for women and families affected by breast cancer, a hundred Pink Lady silhouettes will be on display at our College during Week one of Term 4. 

2017 enrolment applications are closing soon, with limited vacancies still available in all year levels. Please contact our College Registrar on (08) 8333 6300 or email admin@marymackillop.sa.edu.au for further information. 

If your daughter is not returning to the College in 2017 could you please advise in writing to the Principal. Thank you kindly.

A Mass in honour of St. Gerard Majella (Patron of Mothers and of Christian Families).
Wednesday 19 October, St Francis of Assisi Parish, 59 Newton Rd, Newton.
7.00pm Rosary; 7.30pm Holy Mass with Blessing of Expecting Mothers.

For enquiries contact 0402 169 140 or 8364 4516.

Loving God, we give thanks for the life of Sr Mary Mercer, a woman of faith, vision and wisdom.
Mary brought to this life a gentle presence, serving others through her commitment to education and the work of the Sisters of St Joseph. 

Loving God, we pray that Mary is surrounded by your love and at peace in your hold. 
St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, welcome your sister with love.

Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace.

Amen

We invite all students, staff and families to join us on Wednesday 19 October at 6.45pm for our annual Sports Evening to celebrate all things sport at MMC.

We will be joined by 2016 Olympian Jess Trengove, who will share with us her experience at the Rio Games.

Tickets are $10 per family and can be purchased from www.trybooking.com/NFEY. Click on 'Read More' to be directed to the Trybooking page.

17 October
Term 4 Begins

19 October
Sports Evening
Year 8 Immunisation 3rd Visit

22 October
Saturday Sports beging

22 - 23 October
Antipodeans Training Course

27 October
Year 12 Mass & Assembly

On Wednesday, the 21st of September, both the Year 11 and 12 Legal Studies classes, along with teachers Mr Branson and Ms Ayliffe, went on an excursion visit to the Adelaide Magistrates and District Courts of South Australia. 

There are a number of ways to support your daughter's mental health and wellbeing in the holidays. Headspace shares some valuable information and resources in the article below. 

Supporting Your Young Person During the Holidays

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 to weekly or daily, 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. Alternatively, you can register your interest online via the link below.

Canteen price list and roster are also available via the  'Read More' link. 

The 3rd dose of Human Papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) will be administered to Year 8 students on Wednesday 19 October. Students are to wear PE uniform on the day.

For more information please refer to the Eastern Health Authority information sheet.