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Welcome back to Mary MacKillop College and a very warm welcome to all of our new students and families. We have been delighted in particular to see the beaming and nervous faces of our Year 7 and Year 8 students.
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The school year has begun with a sense of excitement and anticipation as new MacKillop girls and their families join the school community. With ritual, tradition and welcome, all students and staff have settled into the daily routine of early rising, love of learning, friendships and fun.
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The SA School Immunisation Program will be offered at your school by Eastern Health Authority (EHA).
Immunisation consent packs will be sent home shortly with all year 8, 10 and 11 students.
All parents/legal guardians are required to complete, sign and return the Consent Cards, even if you do not consent for the student to be vaccinated at school.
If you do not receive an Immunisation Consent pack from your child please ask at the school office.
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Final Call to Order Winter Uniforms |
Order for winter uniforms must be placed by Sunday 17 February for March/April delivery.
HOW TO ORDER ONLINE
- Visit website https://www.ranier.com.au/register
- Complete the registration form. You will require the school password mmck5068
- Check your email to click on the confirmation email link to activate your account.
- Log in to www.ranier.com.au using your email address and password.
Information needed for online registration:
- School password: mmck5068
- Student number: Provided by the school (please contact school)
- A credit card or PayPal account
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The final year of secondary school is a year of hard work and a huge commitment for students. With so much going on it can be hard to find the balance between study and life. It is a time when personalities start to emerge, there are more complex interpersonal relationships and there is the pressure to perform academically. With all of this going on, it’s not surprising that some students have an emotional response and it is therefore extremely important for parents to know how to support their children during this time.
Some kids will need more support than others. Keeping the communication lines open with your child, their teachers, mentors and other parents will be crucial. Being aware of your child’s mental and physical wellbeing can play a vital role in their success.
In this edition of SchoolTV, parents will discover practical advice for students and parents to help get through the final year of secondary school. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this month’s edition and we always welcome your feedback.
If you have any concerns about your child, please contact the College Counsellors Jessica Johnson/Mary Superina for further information.
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The final year of secondary school is a year of hard work and a huge commitment for students. With so much going on it can be hard to find the balance between study and life. It is a time when personalities start to emerge, there are more complex interpersonal relationships and there is the pressure to perform academically. With all of this going on, it’s not surprising that some students have an emotional response and it is therefore extremely important for parents to know how to support their children during this time.
Some kids will need more support than others. Keeping the communication lines open with your child, their teachers, mentors and other parents will be crucial. Being aware of your child’s mental and physical wellbeing can play a vital role in their success.
In this edition of SchoolTV, parents will discover practical advice for students and parents to help get through the final year of secondary school. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this month’s edition and we always welcome your feedback.
If you have any concerns about your child, please contact the College Counsellors Jessica Johnson/Mary Superina for further information.
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Rotary Club of Magill Sunrise Market |
The Rotary Club of Magill is hosting its monthly Sunrise Market this weekend. Please see below for more details.
Sunrise Market
Sunday 10 February
Campbelltown Library Carpark, 171 Montacute Rd Newton, SA 5074
Sellers from 7.00am, Market 8.00am - 12.00pm
Stallholder Enquiries: 0410 996 453 or magillsunrisemarket@gmail.com
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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
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Opening Prayer |
A Prayer from a Year 12 Student
Lord,
we ask for your help
as we begin Year 12 in 2019.
Allow us to experience
your presence in the many
blessings you put before us.
Open our eyes
to the new challenges
and exciting opportunities
that this new school year brings.
Open out heart
and mind to our friends
and teachers.
Give us a generous spirit
to be enthusiastic with our studies
and courage to accept new opportunities.
Help us to be attentive to our teachers
and let us experience
your presence in our friends.
Inspire us to do our best this year.
Amen
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Welcome to 2019. I would like to wish a very special welcome to our new students and families. It has been a busy two 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.
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This Careers and Pathways bulletin will be sent to students fortnightly via email, in the school newsletter and will also be available on the Career’s Portal Page on SEQTA
Students can obtain further information about careers and pathways from the careers noticeboard or from the brochures available in the upstairs corridor.
Please don’t hesitate to contact Mrs Swain at any time to discuss careers or pathways or any information in this bulletin. You can make an appointment via Mrs Cirocco at jcirocco@marymackillop.sa.edu.au
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In June 2018, the NSW Minister for Education, commissioned an independent review into the non-educational use of mobile devices in NSW schools.
The review was led by Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, and supported by other independent experts as well as many students, parents and guardians, teachers and principals who were consulted in the process. As a result, the use of mobile devices during school hours will now be restricted in NSW public primary schools.
Currently, school policies around the use of electronic devices during school hours vary widely. Technology does have a role to play in the classroom, but this needs to be facilitated. Personal smartphones, on the other hand, are proving to be a distraction for students in terms of their access to social media sites, as well as potentially being a source of bullying activities.
In this Special Report, parents and guardians will learn about the importance of helping their kids find a balance to get the good parts out of technology. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered here and we always welcome your feedback.
If you do have any concerns about your child, please contact the College Counsellors Jessica Johnson/Mary Superina for further information.
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Here, you’ll find a range of topics each published monthly with comprehensive videos from leading specialists and organisations.
Some topics include
You’ll also find Fact Sheets, suggested books, apps, websites and much more. And because SchoolTV is independent, they’ve pulled in some great content from organisations such as Beyond Blue, ReachOut, HeadSpace and others.
We trust you get great value from every edition and happy, safe parenting!
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Parent Seminar Presented by Madonna King |
OLSH College is delighted to host a parent seminar presented by award-winning journalist, author and commentator Madonna King. Based on extensive research, King will provide valuable insight into the social, psychological and physical challenges every teenage girl is facing today. She gives teen girls a voice. “It’s your daughter, talking to you. And her hope, beyond anything, is that you will listen.” King will empower you with strategies to help strengthen your relationship with your daughter.
Parent Seminar Presented by Madonna King
Date Wednesday 20 February
Time 7.00pm
Place OLSH College Hall
Tickets $5.00
To book visit trybooking.com/BANPT
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Key Dates |
7 February 2019 Beginning of Year Mass & 2018 Merit Award Ceremony
11 February 2019 Swim Squad Training Begins and Year 7 & 8 Parent Information Evening
14-15 February 2019 Year 9 Camp
16 February 2019 Saturday Sport Begins
16-20 February 2019 JJAMM Sydney
18-20 February 2019 Year 7 Camp
20-22 February 2019 Year 8 Camp
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