03 Jun 2021

From the Assistant Principal – Mrs Harding

Reconciliation Week – 27 May – 3 June 2021

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey — the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively.

27 May 1967: On this day, Australia’s most successful referendum saw more than 90 per cent of Australians vote to give the Australian Government power to make laws for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and recognise them in the Census.

3 June 1992: On this day, the Australian High Court delivered the Mabo decision, the culmination of Eddie Koiki Mabo’s challenge to the legal fiction of ‘terra nullius’ (land belonging to no one) and leading to the legal recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of lands. This decision paved the way for Native Title.

As a College community we recognise that Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and actions of us all. Throughout this week, as a College we have reflected on the true meaning of “Reconciliation”.

 

St Joseph Trade Skills Centre

I had the privilege of visiting St Joseph Trade Skills Centre at Good Samaritan Catholic College. This centre has industry-standard state of the art facilities and offers a range of VET programs.

As MMCC is part of the South West SCS, our students can access the St Joseph Trade Skills Centre. The programs offered can give our students a head start with their career.

For more information have a look at the website – St Joseph Trade Skills Centre

Students enrolling full-time in Years 11 and 12 are able to take advantage of:

  • flexible timetabling to accommodate both your HSC studies and work-based learning
  • more time in the workplace – either on work placement or paid work for SBATs
  • a wider range of VET courses to choose from
  • specialisation studies to complete higher level qualifications
  • experienced staff who can help with mentoring, career planning and work arrangements
  • industry and community partnerships to promote learning in the workplace.
VET Courses that are on offer include: Automotive, Hair or Beauty Services – Make-Up (120hr), Business Services, Construction, Early Childhood Education and Care, Electrotechnology, Fitness, Hairdressing Salon Assistant, Hospitality, Human Services (Health), Retail Services, and Information Digital Media and Technology.
If your daughter is interested in completing a VET course or gaining Nationally recognised VET qualifications that range from Certificate I to Advanced Diploma and include Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates, I encourage you to talk with Mrs Pedavoli and take advantage of our partnership with St Joseph Trade Skills Centre.
Afternoon Drop-in: Trainers will be available to talk to Year 10 students and their parents on Wednesday 9th June between 4.15pm-6.00pm. This has proven to be a great time for students and parents to find out about particular vocational courses and  pathway progression opportunities.

Student Attendance

Are you on Compass? Does the College have your correct email address? If you require any assistance with Compass, please contact Mrs Grace Labbozzetta at the College on 9725 4322.

From Monday 6 June, if your daughter is absent, an explanation needs to be added by the parent onto the compass portal.

 

If your daughter is sick with ​any​ cold or flu-like symptoms?

  • It is imperative that ​any student​ with ​any​ cold or flu-like symptoms: sniffle, scratchy throat, etc, stay at home and is required to get a COVID test and submit the results to the College
  • Any student who is unwell at school will be ​isolated​ in the school sick bay until they can be collected by a parent or carer.

Thank you for your continued support of the College,