From the Principal

This story originally appeared on the Southern Cross

A new statue of Mary MacKillop was unveiled in St Francis Xavier's Cathedral as part of the Adelaide Archdiocese's celebrations marking the 10th anniversary of her canonisation on October 17.

Farewell to Year 12

What are young people really like today? It seems that all through history, the older generation have always had a certain opinion of the young. Take this quote, for example:

Last term we held a Sport Assembly to celebrate and acknowledge the sporting achievements so far in 2020. Congratulations to the following students who were presented with a Commitment, Respect and Perseverance award. 

Book Week is here and this year’s theme “Curious Creatures, Wild Minds” has inspired many vigorous debates about novels and which ones are ‘must’ reads. In 2020, it has been wonderful to see so many students engaging in the joys of the written word.

The Premiers Reading Challenge has ended for another year.

Well done to the 56 students who completed the Premiers Reading Challenge in 2020! And a big shout out to 8 Green for having the largest number of students participating in the Challenge.

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!

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

Be determined with God's Help to always be sincere. Mary MacKillop 1872

We put a lot of energy into the outward selves that we present to others. We can be carried away by this, forgetting that the image presented on the outside may be quite different from who we are on the inside. We recognise this disconnection in others more easily than we do ourselves. Our striving to be genuine must begin in our own hearts. As Margaret Silf writes, When we tune into the heart beat of God, then our words will be truthful and our actions pure.

She is speaking about the effort to remember God's presence within us over the course of our day. Only when more of us are able to do this will the world become a happier and more peaceful place. 

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see god. Matthew 5:8

Term 4, Week 1 assembly was all about awards. One of the awards presented was the Principal’s Academic Excellence Award. These awards are presented to students who have achieved outstanding results in their Term 3 reports. To explore a little more about academic excellence, I googled the concept and found some interesting reflections from the University of California which you can share with your daughter.

At the conclusion of Semester 1, Mary MacKillop College students immersed themselves in the experiences and emotions of others through their study of poetry and, as a result, gained much wisdom about people, places and life experiences. Expanding their appreciation of poetry through the analysis of its construction and literary techniques, students took their knowledge and created their own unique and passionate poems about a variety of subjects. 

The Stage 2 Child Studies classes demonstrated creativity, collaboration and compassion in their final task; to create a children’s party that caters for a child with a particular special need. Each group conducted research in order to plan inclusive, enjoyable and suitable parties for a fifth birthday celebration.

At the end of last term, the Year 7s undertook a Steptember challenge to raise funds and awareness for the Cerebral Palsy Alliance, who provide serveries and support for people living with cerebral palsy. The Year 7s approached this with a true MacKillop attitude, stepping their way around our College gym a combined total of 3,377 times.

When Friday 30 October, 6.30pm
Where Buckingham Arms Hotel, Gilberton
Bookings are essential. Please RSVP to MaryMacKillopOSA@outlook.com before Monday 26 October and include details of all guests at your table.

All are very welcome, but a special invitation to the Classes of 2010, 2000, 1990, 1980 and 1970.

Meals as per the link below and drinks from the bar.

CBC warmly invites to you find out more about the college with a School Tour.  Choosing the right school for your son is vital and we believe that the best way to make an informed decision is to speak to staff and students and explore the opportunities in person.

We invite you to consider a Principal’s Tour where visitors are guided in small groups by our staff and Student Leaders and is a great way to see the school in action during the week or witness our cocurricular activities during the weekend

Tuesday 27 October Year 7 (any new Year 8s) 2021 Info Evening 
Wednesday 28 October Collage of Migration
Thursday 29 October Year 8 Retreat Day 1
Monday 2 November SACE Exams Commence
Tuesday 3 November Year 10 Retreat
Thursday 5 November Year 8 Retreat Day 2
Monday 9 to Friday 13 November PE Week 
Tuesday 10 November Year 7 2021 Spring Transition Day
Wednesday 11 November Year 8 2021 Transition Day & Remembrance Day