From the Assistant Principal
BYOD Laptop Program for 2019
A letter has been sent to the whole College community regarding our BYOD Laptop program for 2019. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the College Office on 97254322.
MMCC BYOD Specification Guidelines 2019 – Years 8-11
End of Term Learning Expectations for our HSC Class of 2019
As per our College’s expectations of our new HSC group, this term is regarded as Term 1 of their HSC year, therefore each day of learning time is critical to their success in the HSC. Below is an outline of our expectations for our Year 12 2019 HSC group.
Monday 10th DecemberYear 12 English OralsMorning or Afternoon Session Attendance Only |
Tuesday 11th DecemberNormal HSC Classes or in class assessment tasks |
Wednesday 12th DecemberNormal HSC Classes or in class assessment tasks |
Thursday 13th DecemberNormal HSC Classes |
Friday 14th DecemberChristmas Mass and Christmas Fair (Compulsory Attendance) |
Timeline for the end of the School Year
Thursday 13th December Final Day of lessons Years 7-10 and Year 12 2019 HSC students.
Friday 14th December – Christmas Mass and Christmas Fair (Compulsory Attendance)
Christmas Mass and Fair – Friday 14th December 2018
This year the College Community will celebrate Christmas and the end of the 2018 School Year with a Christmas Mass and a Christmas Fair on Friday 14th December 2018.
This is a compulsory school day so all students are expected to attend from 8.50am to 3.15pm.
As part of these celebrations the students will attend in our Christmas Mass starting at 9.50am in the hall, where all parents are invited to join us. All students are required to attend on the day and arrive in full College Summer uniform, including their blazer. At end of the Mass, there will be recess, then Year Meetings and an opportunity to change into appropriate mufti clothing before the Christmas Fair starts at 12.30pm.
From 12.30pm onwards, the entire College Community will celebrate with food vans and carnival rides. Students can purchase food and drinks or bring their own lunch. All students will also need to bring their own food for recess on this day as the Canteen will be closed.
Students wishing to access the carnival rides can choose from these 3 options:
- Purchasing a prepaid bracelet at a discounted cost of $25 before Wednesday 12th December by completing the form on the attached flyer and paying via the College Office.
- Purchasing a ride bracelet on the day at a cost of $30
- Purchasing a single ride ticket on the day at a cost of $6 per ride.
Please note that the prices are set by the carnival ride operator and are not negotiable.
Patrician Brothers College students have also been invited to attend after 3.15pm (with school ID only) where the celebrations will end at 6.00pm.
MMCC students are able to leave at the normal school finishing time of 3.15pm and buses will operate as normal. However, any student leaving at 3.15pm or between 3.15pm and 6.00pm will not be allowed to re-enter the College grounds. No other members of the public will be permitted to enter the College grounds at any time. Alcohol, tobacco, drugs and chewing gum are not permitted.
All students remaining after 3.15pm and remaining for the entire Fair will be dismissed at 6.00pm.
The attached Letters and Order Form were sent out via your daughters CLC class and also via Compass.
MMCC Christmas Fair and Ticket Order Form
2018 Christmas Mass and Fair Letter to Parents
Preparing for 2019
Term 1 2019 Summer Uniform Reminder
It is very important that we continue to remind our students and families of our summer uniform requirements for the 2019.
The summer uniform has the following Expectations:
– Regulation College white ankle socks are to be worn at all times.
– College Skirts, which must cover the bottom of the knee-cap (ie covering the whole knee). We ask parents to ensure that over the holidays this is rectified before coming back on the first day of Term 1 2019.
– The College jumper is NOT a part of the Term 1 and 4 uniform
– Pink/Blue Blouse.
– Undershirts are to be neutral in colour and must not be showing otherwise these will have to be removed if they are brought to school.
– The College Blazer can be worn in cooler weather and CAN be worn as the outer garment when coming to and leaving the College.
If any student is NOT in the correct summer uniform on the first day of Term 1 2019, she will be sent home to have the problem rectified. Please ensure you refer to the College Dress Code in the College Diary.
First Day of Term 1 2019 for Years 8 – 12 – Thursday 31st January 2019
We look forward to the return of all students across Years 8 to 12 on Thursday 31st January 2019. CLC teachers will be contacting parents of any student who is absent on this day. Students must attend in full summer uniform (not sports uniform).
Please note that our new Year 7 students for 2019 begin classes on Wednesday 30th January 2019. Year 10 2019 CLC Leaders will also be required to attend school on this day, starting at 8:30am in their summer school uniform (including blazer) to greet and assist with the new Year 7 students until lunch time.
Swimming Carnival – Friday 8th February 2019
Please note our College Swimming Carnival is at Prariewood Leisure Centre and will be held on Friday 8th February 2019. Students are to wear their summer sports uniform on this day. This is a normal school day and as such attendance is compulsory. Parents of any absent students will be contacted on this day.
As with the previous years, ALL students will be travelling by bus to and from the venue. Parents are reminded that students cannot be dropped off at the venue. If being picked up early a note must be pre-delivered to the College before the end of the 2018 school year and given to your daughter’s CLC teacher(s).
Protecting your daughters online during the School Holidays
The use of internet enabled devices such as mobile phones and iPads has taken over everyone’s lives. It is important to have a good balance, particularly during the school holidays. Below are great websites for parents to explore particular topics of interest to ensure you are able to provide safe experiences online for your daughters.
Student Wellbeing Hub (Parents Guide to Being Safe Online)
Office of the eSafety Commissioner – iParent Site
Motivational Quote of the Week
Pope Francis reminds us of the importance of understanding this liturgical season.
