From the Principal

Assembly, Attendance, GIJ, ANZAC Garden, Uniform, Saturday Sport

Term 2 has begun with a flurry of activity and learning. We began our assembly last week with the Easter story acknowledging the presence of Christ in our lives and celebrating the joy of the Resurrection. We concluded the assembly with the traditional visit of the Easter Bunny who provided joy of a different kind along with delicious Easter eggs.  The assembly was an opportunity to celebrate excellence in academic achievement, contribution to school life and attendance to school.

On the weekend, a group of 20 students travelled to Mt Gambier for the annual Generations In Jazz festival held in Mt Gambier. Our accommodation this year was in Beachport, which gave us a lovely 70-minute drive to and from the venue.

Friday 9 June, 7.00am – 8.30am
College Gymnasium 
$10 per person, includes food and beverages
Tickets via www.trybooking.com/QBTS 
(registrations close  5pm Friday 2 June)

Barista made coffee available to purchase (Profits towards the Zahra Foundation)
There will be entertainment, raffle and door prizes to be won!

Do you know any families who might be considering MMC for their daughter's education? Encourage them register their daughter's attendance to our Come 'n' Try MacKillop days. They can also register for our Year7@MMC Parent Information Morning on Wednesday 17 May. More details are available on our website.

Former teachers/students (male and female) are invited to attend.

Date: Wednesday 7 June - 11.45am for 12pm start
Location: Hampstead Hotel (corner of North East/Hampstead Roads, Collinswood)
Bookings: to book or for more details contact Josie 8295 3667 or Chris 8263 1948 by 2 June.  

As we begin our new term with the words of Mary MacKillop, “Gratitude is the memory of the heart”, let us be thankful for the gift of each new day. An opportunity for us to grow in love as Jesus' disciples, rooted in hope by the grace of his risen life we share through Baptism.

Term 1 Sport Wrap up, Term 2/3 Winter Sport, Knockout Sport, Student sporting achievements 

When I think back to Term 1 sport, many positive memories arise. From the excellent team work and respect our girls showed  for each other and other teams, the high level of skills that were displayed in Touch Football, Volleyball and Tennis and of course the many smiles and fun times had across all of our teams.

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. 

Premier's Reading Challenge

Is your daughter taking up the Premier’s Reading Challenge in 2017? The Challenge is to read 12 books in total before Friday 8 September.

The 2nd dose of Human Papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) and Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (dTpa) will be administered to Year 8 students on 23 May. Students are to wear PE uniform on the day.

13 May Saturday Sports begin
17 May Come 'n' Try Day (Current Year 5s)  
17 May Year7@MMC Parent Information Session
23 May Year 8 Immunisations 2nd Visit
24 May  Come 'n' Try Day (Current Year 7s) 
25 May Year 8 Retreat