Edition 15, 23 November 2017

From the Principal

On Friday night we will hold our Graduation Dinner at the Entertainment Centre and we are looking forward to this event that celebrates the contribution of students and families for the last 5 years to our school community.

Someone remarked recently that many of the students who will graduate this year are millennium babies. If you cast your mind back to the Year 2000 and much of the hype associated with the changeover from 1999 to 2000 there was a lot of fear and uncertainty.

From the Deputy Principal

In schools, Term 4 can be considered both an end time and a beginning time. The Year 12 girls will celebrate their Graduation Dinner tomorrow night. This celebration is significant for students, their parents and us as a school community. We will acknowledge each MacKillop girl and thank them for their contribution to College life.

End of Year Mass & Assembly

Please join the Mary MacKillop College community in celebrating the student achievements for 2017.

Date: Tuesday 5 December 2017
Time: 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start
Where: St Ignatius Catholic Church, 137 William St, Norwood
RSVP: Please return your attendance slip to your Pastoral Care teacher by Monday 4 December.

From the Art & Design Learning Area

On Tuesday 14 November, the Art Department celebrated the Annual Youth Vocational Awards, hosted by the Rotary Club of St Peters. We selected Mackenzie (Year 11) and Zara (Year 12) as the award recipients for their determination, high level of skill and application in completing a hands-on project in the arts. Other schools were involved, with two students from each school displaying their work, discussing the processes involved and answering questions. This was a wonderful opportunity for local students to share their ideas and imaginative outcomes with the community.

Opening Prayer

Lord God,
As the liturgical year draws to a close and we prepare to welcome the season of Advent which is the greatest beginning of all… the birth of Jesus, our saviour, our King. Let us be reminded that we can start again, be forgiven and go forward with a new heart. Lord, we ask for your blessings as we prepare and wait in hope. Though Christ our Lord,

Amen

From the Religious Coordinator

Remembrance Day
On Friday 10 November our school community gathered for a Remembrance Day Prayer service to remember those who have been impacted by wars throughout history. This service was wonderfully planned and led by our 2018 Student Leadership Team, under the guidance of our Social Justice Captains, Emily and Hannah.

Key Dates

24 November Years 10 & 11 finish
24 November Year 12 Graduation Dinner
5 December End of Year Mass, 7.30pm
6 December Years 8 & 9 finish 1.25pm

Canteen Information

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.