Edition 9, 27 September 2019

Catholic Education South Australia
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From the Acting Principal

Uncle Frank Wanganeen facilitated our Staff Reflection Day. We gathered along the banks of the River Torrens and listened to stories of the aboriginal communities who lived and celebrated life in this area long before white settlement. Uncle Frank spoke with reverence, inviting us into each story with a gentleness that evoked connection and understanding.

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From the Acting Deputy Principal

NAPLAN Results

The 2019 NAPLAN results have been released and the individual student results for Year 7 & 9 students will be sent home to families at the end of term. NAPLAN tests a variety of literacy and numeracy skills and while it does give us a profile of a student’s abilities, the data is only a snapshot of a student’s achievement in time.

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From the Acting Director of Students

At Mary MacKillop College, we believe in providing meaningful opportunities for Student Leadership. It is our hope that student leadership is evident daily in a variety of ways. We have the Year 12 Student Leadership team (SLT), SRC’s and Wellbeing Ambassadors, which make up our formal Leadership positions.

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MacKillop Arts Night

Last Tuesday 17 September, we held our inaugural Arts Night where we showcased the work being done in the areas of Visual Arts, Music, Drama and Dance at Mary MacKillop College. There was an exhibit featuring artwork from Visual Art and Design students. The display was part of a Café style area available for pre-show viewing. The Parents and Friends provided light refreshments and it was a wonderful introduction to the evening.

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Dance @ MMC - Dance Showcase

On Wednesday 11 September, students from Mary MacKillop and Seymour College came together to perform in a night of pure expression. With items presented in a range of themes and genres, each student truly gave their all, working together and communicating expressively with their audience. As themes of reconciliation, reflection on lives lost in war and respect for nature were explored, students and audience members were reminded of the power of dance in connecting us to the world and our experiences.

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SchoolTV - Blended Families

Blended or stepfamilies, come in all shapes and sizes. Today, the term “blended family” is more commonly used as opposed to “stepfamily”. Although their original meanings differ slightly, today both terms are used interchangeably. This is mostly due to some of the negative connotations associated with fairytale characters such as the evil stepmother or stepsister.

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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"

 
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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 13 October 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

 
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Saint Joseph's Old Scholars Spring Luncheon

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)

 

 
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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, 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

O eternal God and Ruler of all creation, You have allowed me to reach this hour. Forgive the sins I have committed this day by word, deed or thought. Purify me, O Lord, from every spiritual and physical stain. Grant that I may rise from this sleep to glorify You by my deeds throughout my entire lifetime, and that I be victorious over every spiritual and physical enemy. Deliver me, O Lord, from all vain thoughts and from evil desires, for yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and ever, and forever. Amen.

(By Saint Macarius)

 
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Celebrating 125 Years of Women's Suffrage in South Australia

125 years ago, in 1894, the women of South Australia were granted the right to vote and stand for parliament. The Women’s Suffrage League, established in 1888, collected 11,600 signatures for a petition in favour of extending the right to vote to women in South Australia. Thanks to the decades of protests, campaigns and activism held by a few dozen suffragettes, we have the opportunity to voice what we want to the Parliament through voting.

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Science @ MMC - Science Club

The girls have had fun exploring Science in Science Club, which has been held at lunchtimes on Tuesdays during Terms 2 and 3. From slime to bath bombs, shooting rockets to the stars, special guest speakers, investigating the brain and various other activities, it has been an exciting time!

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Premiers Reading Challenge

The Premiers Reading Challenge has ended for another year. Well done to the 56 students who completed the Premiers Reading Challenge in 2019 – our biggest year yet! And a big shout out to 7 Red with the most students reading 12 books and handing in their reading records.

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Special Report: Year 12 - Exam Stress

Students in their final year of school are considered a high-risk group for depression and anxiety. Sleep deprivation, diet and social media are some of the biggest issues faced by this group of teens. Therefore it is vitally important that a student's mental health is looked after as well as their physical health.

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Enrolments for Year 7 & 8 2020 Closing Soon

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

 
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Careers & Pathways

This Careers and Pathways bulletin will be sent to students 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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Key Dates

14 October 2019 Term 4 Commences
15 October 2019 Sports Evening
17 October 2019 Awards Assembly & Anniversary of Mary MacKillop's Canonisation
19 October 2019 Saturday Sport Commences
23 October 2019 Year 12s Last Day of School
24 October 2019 Year 12 Mass & Farewell Assembly
25 October 2019 Principal's Tour
29 October 2019 Year 7 & 8 2020 Information Evening
30 October 2019 Collage of Migration
4 November 2019 SACE Exams Begin

 
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