From the Principal

We have had a busy start to Term 1 with events such as Year 7, 8 and 9 camps, Masses, Swimming Carnival and the Year 11 Formal. Students have also settled well into their learning and their different classes and subjects. It is important that all students, but particularly our Senior students create a realistic study/homework timetable.

Shrove Tuesday

Have you ever wondered why people tend to eat pancakes on the day before Ash Wednesday? Shrove Tuesday signals the end of Epiphany and the beginning of Lent, a time of penance and renewal prior to Easter.

First Visit Reminder for Parents

Year 8
- First dose Human Papillomavirus (HPV) (GARDASIL 9)
- Diphtheria, Tentanus, Pertussis (DTPA) (BOOSTRIX)

Year 10
- First dose Meningococcal B (BEXSERO)
- Meningococcal ACWY (NIMENRIX)

Students to wear PE uniform
Breakfast and recess are high recommended

Please see the 2020 School Immunisation Program for more details.

This year, the school will celebrate 50 Years of being named Mary MacKillop College (formerly named St Joseph's High School). As such, we ask past and present staff to please join us for a 50 Year Celebration & Staff Reunion. Please see below for more details.

50 Year Celebration & Staff Reunion
Friday 3 July, 7.00pm - 11.00pm
Hotel Richmond
128 Rundle Mall Adelaide SA 5000
Entertainment by Lucifer's Lounge
$50 per person, partners are welcome
(includes food & drinks package)
Booking closes Monday 1 June 2020, 4.00pm

BOOK NOW

Enquiries to Justine Sheehy via jsheehy@marymackillop.sa.edu.au
or 8333 6300

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

Sunrise Market
Sunday 8 March
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

Please see below for more details.

St Joseph's Old Scholars Annual Mass
Sunday 29 March, 2.00pm
St. Joseph's Convent Chapel, Kensington
Priest: Father James Valladares
​Most have a connection with a Josephite School/College as a teacher/old scholar and/or with St. Mary MacKillop. 
Devonshire Afternoon Tea ($5) will follow Mass
All very welcome
RSVP to Josie Van Pelt via 82953667

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

Let us pray,

God of all peoples and nations,
As you accompany us on our Lenten journey,
May our fasting strengthen our commitment to live in solidarity,
Our almsgiving be an act of justice,
And our prayers anchor us in love and compassion.
Awaken our hearts and minds that we may be one human family
As we all go further together.
We ask this in Jesus’ name,

Amen

On Wednesday 12 February, Aoibh, Emily, Pia and Ms Spizzo arrived at the UniSA City West campus ready to learn about and celebrate chemistry at the IUPAC Global Breakfast hosted by the SA RACI Women in Chemistry Group. Upon arrival, we were treated to a lovely spread of breakfast foods and a chance to network with fellow Chemistry high school students, university students, academics and female chemists who work in a range of industries.

Library Lovers Day was held on Valentines Day but after further thought, we said "why not turn the whole month of February into Love your Library Month?". To share the love, the Library held a competition - to either write the title and author of one of your most treasured books or tell us what you love about your library. All entries were put on display and went into a draw at the end of the February.

Year 7 student, Eunice was selected to compete at a Rhythmic Gymnastics Competition in Sydney on Thursday 20 February. This sport combines the elements of gymnastics, dance and calisthenics whilst using handheld apparatus. Eunice performed four different routines at a high level and overall came third in the competition. Congratulations Eunice!

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

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!

9 March 2020 Adelaide Cup Day Holiday
13 March 2020 MMC Athletics Carnival
14 March 2020 Sisters Jubilee
16 March 2020 Year 8 & 10 First Visit Immunisations
17 March 2020 SACSSGSA Athletics Carnival
19 March 2020 St Joseph's Day Mass & Leadership Induction
20 March 2020 Swim Squad Training Concludes
23 - 27 March 2020 Inspire STEM Week
24 March 2020 Year 12 RAP Presentation & Year 11-12 PTN
25 March 2020 SACSSGSA Swimming Carnival
1 April 2020 Principal's Tour
7 - 9 April 2020 Year 12 Retreat
9 April 2020 Lenten Liturgy & Term 1 Concludes