From the Acting Principal

Term 3 has begun with students setting new learning goals and approaching their studies with interest and determination. The Year 12 students in particular are concentrating on their studies as they complete their last full term of lessons, and are counting down their last assignments.

The end of Week 5 marks the halfway point of Term 3 and there has already been much to reflect on, be grateful for and to celebrate. There has been mid-year exams for our Year 12 Students, the Year 9 Retreat, Course Counselling, Saturday Sport, fitness sessions and of course JJAMM Week.

The winter season of sport has almost come to an end. Our Netball, Badminton and Soccer teams will compete in their final round of the season this Saturday 24 August. We wish all teams good luck in the play offs this Saturday, especially to those teams playing off in Grand Finals.

Dance Showcase Details:

Date: Wednesday 11 September
Time: 7.00pm-8.00pm
Venue: Seymour College Centre of the Performing Arts
Cost: $10 per person

Book your tickets via Trybooking here.

This link can also be accessed through SEQTA Engage (Parent Portal).

MacKillop Arts Night 'Through the Ages'
Tuesday 17 September 2019

Doors open at 6.30pm
Visual Art and Design exhibition viewing.

Performances commence at 7.00pm.

Featuring student artwork, Dance, Drama and Music Performances.

E-cigarettes and vaping are quickly gaining in popularity, especially amongst teenagers. Manufacturers of these products are deploying sophisticated marketing campaigns in an attempt to glamorise and promote smoking to young people.

Purchase an Entertainment Membership for Dad for Father’s Day and not only will you be supporting our fundraising but you will also go in the draw to WIN the Ultimate Father’s Day Prize - 2 tickets to the 2019 Toyota AFL Grand Final + a $400 flight voucher!

Get your Membership today

It is a government requirement for all schools to participate annually in The Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD).

Wind-resistant umbrellas are available to purchase for $45.

Please continue supporting Mary MacKillop College by purchasing the Mary MacKillop College umbrella from the Front Office today.

Umbrella Details:
190T high quality pongee fabric
Full fibre glass shaft with wind-resistant frame
Superior wind vent system
Auto Open
Quality rubberized handle
SPF ration 30+ "Very Good Protection"

The Rotary Club of Magill is hosting its monthly Sunrise Market this weekend. Please see below for more details.

Sunrise Market
Sunday 8 September 2019
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

All students, teachers and staff (male or female) who have ever had a connection with a Josephite school or College and/or St Mary of the Cross MacKillop are invited and welcome.

It's a great opportunity to meet up again with school friends and share stories.

Luncheon Detains:
Date: Wednesday 9 October 2019
Time: 11.45am for a 12.00pm start
Venue: Lockleys Hotel, 493 Henley Beach Road, Lockleys SA 5024
Cost: $16.90 (Seniors Menu includes salad bar and complimentary drink)

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

Lord our God, 

we thank you that you have given us an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
We thank you that you have already begun to give us new vision, that already many things are being transformed, so that we may go gladly and confidently on our way with hope for whatever is still unsolved.
May all this live in our hearts and fill us with thanks to you. We want to be courageous and keep in sight what still needs to be changed.
Then we can take part as workers in your vineyard.
May the light you have given us continue to shine in us and burn ever more brightly, as you have promised.

Amen.

While for many Term 2 school holidays meant long relaxing days on the couch or family holidays, for 11 MacKillop girls the time had finally arrived to head north for the 2019 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 teams from Australia and New Zealand.

At Mary MacKillop College we are determined to be an outstanding Catholic girls’ school that is known for excellence in education and leadership.

This excellence is brought to fruition through holistic, inspiring and enabling education that leads our students to know more, do more and be more.

To find out more visit our website

We warmly invite girls from Year 5 to spend a day with us as a MacKillop girl.

A wonderful opportunity to meet our staff and students while being involved in a range of interactive lessons and meeting new friends.

Book your spot on our Thursday 12 September Come 'n' Try MacKillop Day today!

‘The Hunting’ is a drama series following the lives of four young Australians as they explore the complexities of relationships, identity and sexuality via technology. The series follows the lead up, revelation and aftermath of an inappropriate teen photo scandal and the impact it has on the students, teachers and families involved.

Tickets are still available in the People’s Choice Community Lottery until 30 August 2019. There are over 115 prizes to be won, including a Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport, Harvey Norman Ultimate Home Package valued at over $20 000 and a $15 000 diamond ring

Please help the P&F with our fundraising efforts to install air-conditioning in the Gymnasium, by purchasing your tickets using the following link.

100% of the money from Mary MacKillop College’s ticket sales will be received by the college, so please forward the link onto family and friends.

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.

Here, you’ll find a range of topics each published monthly with comprehensive videos from leading specialists and organisations.

Some topics include

• Eating Disorders
• Physical Activity and Exercise 
• Diet & Nutrition
• Surviving Year 12
• School Transitions
• Exam Jitters
• Gambling
• Internet Addiction
• Social Media & Digital Reputation 
• Sexting
• Cyberbullying
• Drug & Alcohol Use
• Suicide & Self-harm
• Depression
• Anxiety 

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!

With a focus on dyslexia, this two-hour workshop will explore the use of ICT at home (and at school) to assist in reducing barriers to literacy. The session will also consider the additional barriers and complications that anxiety creates for our own wellbeing and that of our children.  Practical and easy to implement solutions will be shared with attendees, allowing parents to take and try the strategies in their own home.

Parent Workshop with Carol Allen - Dyslexia and ICT (Information Technology Communications)

Cost: $35 (Members) / $45 (Non-Members) Bookings essential
When: Friday 30th August 2019, 4.00pm to 6.00 pm
Location: SPELD SA Inc, 298 Portrush Road, Kensington SA 5068

Click HERE for Booking Registration Form

29 August 2019 Year 11 Retreat
1 September 2019 Father's Day
5 September 2019 SLT 2020 Speeches
6 September 2019 Student Free Day
10 September 2019 Yearbook Photos
11 September 2019 Stage 1 Dance Showcase @ Seymour College
12 September 2019 Year 12 Principal's Breakfast, Come 'n' Try Day
13 September 2019 SLT 2020 Announcements
17 September 2019 MacKillop Arts Night
23 September 2019 Year 8 Vaccinations
24 September 2019 Year 7-11 PTN
26 September 2019 Good News Assembly
28 September 2019 Principal's Tour, Term 3 Concludes (Dismissal 1.25pm)