Vision, Crest & Anthem

Our Vision

Mary MacKillop College is a school community that welcomes all in the name of Jesus Christ, strives to develop the potential of each individual, responds to the needs of the individual,has a commitment to simplicity of lifestyle and has a special concern for those most in need.

Our Crest

The Latin words “In Omnibus Caritas” translate as “In All Things Love”.

The gold colour represents the divine and human love referred to in the motto.

Blue is symbolic of Mary, the Mother of God.

The brown colour symbolises St Joseph, her spouse.

“Joseph” means “growth” so the lily stands both for the integrity of his life and character, and for the growth to wholeness which is nourished in the students of Mary MacKillop.

Our Anthem

In 2000, two Year 12 Music students, Meredith Dowd and Leah Goyak, composed the College Anthem:

Mary’s Vision

She had a vision for all the children to be free

To help the lonely and stop despair and poverty

She taught the poor and humble, Sister of the Sacred Heart

And with her love and guidance brought our school to a start

We look to Mary MacKillop to guide us through our years

To give us hope and courage and rid us of our fears

We are MacKillop College and we are proud to be

Living in your image for all the world to see

She was determined to make things just and make things right

She showed compassion to the unnoticed ones in life

Oh gentle Mary, you are a part of every day

We walk beside you, your faith has guided us the way

We look to Mary MacKillop to guide us through our years
To give us hope and courage and rid us of our fears
We are MacKillop College and we are proud to be
Living in your image for all the world to see

So may your spirit live on in each and every one
Give us the strength to carry on the work that you have done
We are MacKillop College and we are proud to be
Living in your image for all the world to see

We look to Mary MacKillop to guide us through our years
To give us hope and courage and rid us of our fears
We are MacKillop College and we are proud to be
Living in your image for all the world to see