First Day Back of Term 3 – Monday 22nd July 2019

We begin Semester 2 on Monday 22nd July 2019 with normal classes and a continuation of our Winter Uniform expectations. 

 

Term 3 Winter Uniform Reminder

Below are reminders regarding our College Winter Uniform and grooming regulations.  These are highlighted to ensure that our high expectations continue to be made very clear to all members of our great College community.

The winter uniform continues to have the following Expectations:

–   All students must own a College blazer and MUST wear it to and from the College

–   Regulation grey stockings are to be worn at all times.

–   Any clothing worn under the College shirt must not be visible. All undergarments should be neutral in colour.

–   High-collared skivvies, hoodies, beanies and other non-school attire must NOT be worn.

–   The College Jumper is not part of the Sports Uniform and can only be worn in Winter under the College Blazer when arriving to school or leaving school at the end of the day.

–   Scarves must be the College scarf or a plain maroon scarf. Scarves with extra fringing or of another colour will not be permitted.

–   College Skirts must cover the bottom of the knee-cap (ie covering the whole knee).  

We ask parents to ensure that over the holidays you check your daughter’s uniform and rectify any problems before coming back on the first day of Term 3. If any student is NOT in the correct winter uniform on the first day of Term 3, she will be sent home to have the problem rectified. Please ensure you refer to the College Dress Code in the College Diary.

A reminder regarding specific uniform regulations that all students must follow throughout the whole year:

What is allowed	What is NOT allowed
One (1) watch	Bracelets or rings
One (1) Gold or silver necklace with a Christian symbol (not seen under the blouse)	Anklets, chokers, leather bracelets, tribal or other types of necklaces
One pair of earrings in different lower earlobes only.	Multiple Earrings (will be confiscated). Other piercings such as nose, tongue and students refusing to remove piercings. (will be sent home). Bandaids or plastic studs to cover piercings.
One (1) natural looking hair colour tied back, with a pink/light blue/maroon ribbon/headband	Dyed, coloured, multi-coloured, bleached, streaked hair, including balayage and ombre styles (will be sent home)
Knee Length Skirt (bottom of the knee-cap, must cover the WHOLE knee)	Skirts above the knee (must be taken down or purchase a longer one)
Black, leather, low heeled and lace up shoes on a  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday	Open top (Mary Jane style) shoes that present a WHS risk. Black leather converse shoes (these are sneakers not school shoes)
The jumper is an optional part of the winter uniform and if worn must be under the blazer to and from the College.	Coloured Nails (students will be asked to remove the nail polish) Acrylic/Shellac Nails (students will be sent home)
Sports Jacket on a Thursday only	Sports Jacket on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday.

 

We thank all parents for your support of our College uniform regulations and welcome you to call us if you are having any difficulties with ensuring your daughter is in the correct uniform. We will also be happy to assist you with any difficulties where possible.

 

Connect to Compass to Keep in Touch

Please ensure you have download the updated COMPASS app.  

• The app store: goo.gl/9FHGg6
• Google play: goo.gl/iSmC64

You can also access the full functionality of Compass via your internet browser through: https://mmcwakeley-nsw.compass.education/  If you are having issues with your username or password please contact one of our IT Support Officers on 9725-4322.

To ensure the integrity of the use of Compass, parents are asked not to share their parent access with their daughters.

 

Internet Safety Over the Holidays

We ask parents/carers to keep a close eye on their daughters to ensure they are safely using the internet.  For more information, please visit the eSafety Commissioners Website: https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents

Internet safety advice we always give students is below:

When you are online:

• respect the rights of others 
• ask before posting any material (eg: photos or videos)
• report offensive or illegal content – speak to your parents
• don’t respond to hurtful or nasty comments — block and report cyberbullying, speak to your parents
• speak to your parents or trusted adult about upsetting online experiences 
• report threats of violence to the police (collect the evidence to show them) – This is done through a parent

 

Important Dates for Term 3 2019

Monday 22nd July – First Day of Classes

Monday 29th July – Parent Advisory Group Meeting – 6.00pm

Monday 29th July – Thursday 4th August – Year 12 Study Sessions – IMC – (3.30pm – 6.30pm)

Monday 5th August – Trial HSC Begins 

Thursday 8th August – St Mary MacKillop Feast Day

Monday 19th August – Trial HSC Ends

Monday 19th August – Friday 23rd August – JJAMM Week

Tuesday 20th August – Mary MacKillop Day

Monday 26th August – Friday 30th August – Year 11 Work Placement Week

Wednesday 28th August – Fathers Day Mass and Morning Tea

Monday 2nd September – Thursday 5th September – Year 11 Study Sessions – IMC – (3.30pm – 6.30pm)

Wednesday 4th September – Newman Symposium

Thursday 5th September and Friday 6th September – CAPA Showcase (Drama and Visual Arts)

Monday 9th September – Final Year 11 Exams Begin

Thursday 19th September – Last Day of Classes Year 12 and Graduation Mass Practice

Friday 20th September  – Year 12 Final Assembly (Day) and Graduation Mass (Evening), Year 11 Final Exams End

Monday 23rd September – Year 7 2020 Orientation Day 1

Monday 23rd September – Thursday 26th September – Year 12 HSC STUVAC Lessons

Thursday 26th September  – Last Day of Classes Years 7-11

Friday 27th September – Staff Spirituality Day (No Classes) 

 

Inspirational Quote to Prepare for Semester 2