From the Principal

We have a very busy Term 3 in regards to the Faith and Spirituality of the College.

Retreats
This week Year 9 students will be learning more about Mary MacKillop by visiting places in Adelaide which were significant to her life and work. In Week 5, Year 11 students will travel to Penola for their four day retreat, to learn more about Mary MacKillop and Julian Tenison Woods’ contribution to Catholic Education and the Josephite order.

National Youth Science Forum  – January 2018
We offer our congratulations to Year 11 students Izabella and Hannah who have both been successful in gaining a position as state representatives at the NYS Forum. In January 2018, both students will travel to either Canberra or Brisbane to participate in a two week program of scientific, formal, personal development, and social activities.

Queensland Netball Competition
While for many, Term 2 school holidays meant long relaxing days or family holidays, for a group of 11 MacKillop girls the time had finally arrived to head north for the 2017 Queensland Netball Competition.  Having been selected back in Term 1 and attending training and fitness sessions weekly, the girls were confident they had prepared enough to take it to the best from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

Join us in celebrating all that is music at the Mary MacKillop College Music Night.

Tuesday 5 September, 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start.
College Gymnasium, Mary MacKillop College 
$10 per family
Tickets are available  through Trybooking by clicking here

BYO nibbles
Alcohol free event
Coffee, cakes, soft drinks and ice cream will be available for purchase on the night.

The legacy of Mary MacKillop is connected to that of Father Julian Tenison Woods, who co-founded the congregations of the Sisters of Saint Joseph. This year we celebrate 150 years from when Fr Julian Tenison Woods was  first made Director of Catholic Education in Australia.

Prayer
We give thanks for the life and influence of Fr Julian Tenison Woods. May his vision of God’s mission continue to inspire and encourage us day after day. We ask this in the name of Christ And the Spirit of Endurance.

Amen

Academic Achievement
In our assembly in Week 1 we acknowledged those students who have excelled in their learning and were rewarded with a Principal’s Academic Award.

7 - 10 August  JJAMM Week
11 August St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Feast Day Celebrations
14 August Principal's Tour 5pm
1 September Student Free Day
5 September Music Night, 6pm

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. 

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