From the Principal

The past two weeks have seen MacKillop girls settle into their studies with the first round of assignments and tests being distributed.  The girls are engaged in their learning, getting to know their teachers and classmates and learning new concepts. In between their studies and homework, students have engaged fully in the College as we launched Project Compassion and sent Year 8 and 9 girls on camp. 

Welcome to 2018, and a special welcome to our new students and families. It has been a busy four weeks as we have welcomed the girls and begun our learning. We are looking forward to another exciting year of teaching and learning, along with our College activities.  If, during the year, you have any queries regarding the teaching and learning of your daughter, or subject selection please do not hesitate to contact me.

With a focus on risk taking and building resilience, the Year 9 Cohort ventured down to Douglas Scrub for the annual Year 9 Camp. The girls had the opportunity to mountain bike through Kuitpo forest and to climb meters off the ground, rock climbing. There were chances to leap off platforms high in the sky or to carefully move around the high ropes course in the tree tops.

Join us on Sunday 4 March for our College Open Day.

Between 12.00pm and 2.00pm you will be welcomed by our College Principal. As you join a tour group you will experience a taste of Mary MacKillop College by visiting our learning areas and meeting our wonderful staff and students.

Register to Attend

Tickets for the Formal and Year 12 Retreat are available for purchase via TryBooking. Please see below for more details. Alternatively, you can contact the College on 8333 6300.

Year 11 & 12 Formal
Date: 10 March 2018, 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide

Year 12 Retreat 
Date: 11 to 13 April 2018
Venue: Nunyara Centre, Belair

Purchase Tickets for the Formal

Purchase Tickets for the Formal & Year 12 Retreat

Tickets for the Parents & Friends Quiz night are available for purchase via Trybooking. Please see below for more details.

Parents & Friends Quiz Night

Date: Saturday 7 April 2018, 7:00pm
Venue: Mary MacKillop College, 10-14 High Street, Kensington SA 5068

Purchase Tickets for the P&F Quiz Night

SUNDAY 8 APRIL, 2PM 

ST. JOSEPH'S OLD SCHOLARS ANNUAL MASS - Kensington Convent Chapel. Father Anthoni Adimai SdM will be our Priest. DEVONSHIRE AFTERNOON TEA ($5) will follow in Bethany - adjacent to Chapel.

Invitation for ALL Old Scholars (male and female) with ANY Josephite School/College connection - e.g. teachers/students - here or interstate to attend. 

God,

Heavenly Father,
look upon me and hear my prayer
during this Holy Season of Lent.
By the good works you inspire,
help me to be disciplined
and to take this Lenten journey with you
to be renewed in spirit.
We make this prayer in Jesus’ name

Amen

Our Social Justice Captains and Senior Student Leaders, with the help of Ms Nadia Witton and Mrs Narelle Matthews, got Shrove Tuesday and Project Compassion off to a flying start. On Shrove Tuesday, pancakes are traditionally eaten. Pancakes were sold to students at recess with a variety of toppings.  All the proceeds from the sale of the pancakes go to Caritas’ Project Compassion.

The use of technology and, in particular, social media has been in the news a lot recently. At Mary MacKillop College we take all kinds of safety very seriously! Our students are constantly reminded about their own safety and being a responsible citizen in society, both online and off. 

Are You Interested in a Beauty Therapy Pathway?

Heather Langton Academy is the oldest private nationally accredited college of beauty therapy in Adelaide and are holding an Open Night on Monday 26 Feb, 6PM-8PM.

This is an information evening for student who are looking to study beauty therapy once they leave school or for students who wish to study an accredited night course whilst they are at high school.

Old Scholar, Margot, is performing in the Adelaide Fringe this year with her Company, Time in Space Circus. She would love for you to come along and see her show, 'The Displaced'. Tickets are available for purchase via Adelaide Fringe. Please see below for more details.

There is a special discount code for family and friends. The code is ‘displaced01’. Please note, this is only valid for full priced adults tickets and it does not work on the preview night which is Feb 16th.

Venue: Tandanya Theatre, 253 Grenfell St, Adelaide SA 5000

Show Dates and Times:

• 16-18 & 21-25 February, 8:00PM
• 17 & 24 February, 3:00PM
• 28 February - 4 March, 9:30PM

Purchase Your Tickets to See 'The Displaced'

The Parents & Friends Association are preparing a significant fundraising event for 2018. Our Quiz Night will be held on Saturday 7 April and we are seeking prizes. If you are able to assist with donations we would warmly welcome your contribution.

Donations can be received at the Front Office or through Anita Hale via anitahale@bigpond.com. 

All donors and businesses will be recognised on the night.

We thank you for your ongoing support of the College and your generosity.

2 March 2018 Early Dismissal, 1:25pm
4 March 2018 Open Day, 12pm - 2pm
7 March 2018 Principal's Tours
8 March 2018 Parent Evening with Susan McLean Cyber Safety Speaker, 7pm - 9pm
9 March 2018 St. Capitanio Students Visit MMC, 11:30am - 3:30pm
10 March 2018 Formal

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, 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.