From the Principal

Open Day, Year 8 & 9 Camps, Ash Wednesday

In preparation for Open Day I have had the opportunity to visit a number of Catholic Primary schools. Year 9 old scholars join me on the visits and they take great delight in seeing their old primary school, often wrapping their arms around teachers and younger students. 

By Year 10 Students Jacinta, Carla and Margaret

During the school holidays, we were  given the opportunity to participate in the ConocoPhillips Science Experience program at the University of Adelaide.

'Nonstop' - by Time in Space (View Flyer)
Category: Circus and Physical Theatre 
Featuring: Margot Mansfield, Year 12 Student
Special Offer: $17 flat fee. Use promo-code 'nonstop' at checkout.
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Walter Ego's (View Flyer)
Category: Children's / Musical Theatre 
Featuring: Sky Kim, Year 12 Student
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Do you know any families who might be considering Mary MacKillop College for their girls? Please encourage them to visit us on Open Day.  

Open Day It's a truly wonderful day filled with interactive displays, music performances, the P&F BBQ, a Tour & Win competition and plenty of warmth and hospitality. It's also a great opportunity for parents to explore our facilities and visit our new Learning Studios!

When: Sunday 5 March, 12pm-2pm
Where: 10-14 High Street Kensington

For further details please contact the College on 8333 6300.

These are great opportunities for you to meet other Year 9 parents and have some fun.

Breakfast Catch up
If you're free for a coffee/breakfast/Chocolate fix from 9am on Friday 17 March, join us at St Louis, house of fine ice creams and dessert - 230 The Parade, Norwood.

Dinner Catch Up
For those who work on Fridays and can't make breakfast, don't despair, come for dinner at 6.30pm on Tuesday 28 March at Cafe Va Bene - Lower Gorge Village, 8/636 Lower North East Road, Campbelltown.

Please RSVP via email to Tania Piotto on ltpiotto@optusnet.com.au or SMS 0413 056 150.

On Friday 10 February, 2016 Dux of the College, Kristie Goudas, was awarded a medallion by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute in recognition of the merit she received in the SACE 2016 Chemistry examination. We congratulate Kristie and wish her every success as she pursues post-secondary education in the field of Medicine at the University of Adelaide.

In Kristie’s own words: “Choose to succeed, choose to be determined, choose to work hard and ultimately choose the course of your own life”.

Do you want your child to be protected from Meningococcal B disease? 

Considering SA has the highest rate of the potentially life threatening Meningococcal B disease in the country this is an important study for your child to be part of.

Consent Forms must be returned immediately for your child to participate.

For more information see bpartofit.com.au

God of love and compassion, 
You created each of us as unique images of you, 
Yet you created us as one human family. 
We pray that during this Lenten season,
We may have the courage to turn away from selfishness to follow your greatest commandment, 
To love You and to love our neighbours.
We make this prayer in Jesus’ name.  

Amen

This week we begin our Lenten Season...

Have you ever wondered why people tend to eat pancakes on the day before Ash Wednesday? At Mary MacKillop College we engage in the tradition of eating pancakes on Shrove Tuesday to feast before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. Donations were collected to kick-start Project Compassion for the Lenten Season.

By Year 12 Student Emma

My life-changing adventure at the National Youth Science Forum began on Monday 16 January when I arrived at Burgman College on the Australian National University campus and was greeted by the friendly and cheerful Student Staff Members, or Staffies, who were to be taking care of us for the next fortnight.

Date: 14 March
Time: 7.30pm
All parents welcome.

RSVP to Vera by Friday 10 March on 8333 6300 or eiannella@marymackillop.sa.edu.au

Thursday 9 March  – 3pm to 5pm
Friday 10 March – 8am to 2pm

Library Conference Room.
Please enter the College via the Tennis Court Driveway.

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. 

3 March Early Dismissal 1.25pm
5 March Open Day 12.00pm-2.00pm
8 March Principal's Tour 9.30am
11 March College Formal
13 March Adelaide Cup - Public Holiday
15 March SACSSGSA Swim Carnival
16 March St Joseph's Day Mass & Student Leadership Induction
17 March Athletics Carnival

All former teachers/students (male and female) from any Josephite School/College in SA or interstate are invited to attend.
Date: Sunday 26 March 2.00pm
Place: Kensington Convent Chapel.
Priest: Father Kevin Taylor.  
Followed by Devonshire afternoon tea ($5).