Contributing to the College = Personal Growth

For all of those students who have contributed to our College through sport or extra curricular participation, each of you have not only contributed to the success of our College but also have grown in both mind and spirit as a result.  For us all to be Disciples of Christ, we must continue to take opportunities that are given to us.  At Mary MacKillop Catholic College we believe that all students can be leaders, we provide the opportunities and we encourage your daughters to take these on.

First Day of Term 1 2017 for Years 8 – 12 – Tuesday 31st January 2017

We look forward to the return of all students across Years 8 to 12 on Tuesday 31st January 2017.  CLC teachers will be contacting parents of any student who is absent on this day.

Please note that our new Year 7 for 2017 begin classes on Monday 30th January 2017.

Term 1 2017 Summer Uniform Reminder

As term 4 draws to a close we are writing this letter to firstly congratulate you on the respect your daughters have shown for our College uniform this term.  However it is very important that we continue to remind our students and families of our summer uniform requirements for the 2017.

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 2017.
• 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 jumper is NOT be to the outer garment when coming to and leaving the College.
• 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 2017, 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:

Swimming Carnival – Wednesday 1st February 2017

Please note our College Swimming Carnival is at Prairiewood Leisure Centre and will be held on Wednesday 1st February 2017.  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 last two 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 01/02/2017 and given to your daughter’s CLC teacher(s).

Student Mobile Phone Policy Amendment Effective January 2017

A copy of the amended 2017 Student Mobile Phone Policy was distributed to your daughters on the final day of school.  Please read the very important amended sections in red. A copy will also be sent via Skoolbag.

I take this opportunity to wish all Mary MacKillop Catholic College families a Holy and safe Christmas break and a prosperous and healthy start to the 2017 new year.

I leave you this week with my final inspirational quote for 2016 that we can all reflect on during this season of Advent:

May we continue in our partnership of “Forming young women called to life to make a difference in the world.”

Mr Pablo Grana

Assistant Principal