From the Principal
This week, Holy Week, marks the most significant time of the liturgical year. Throughout Lent and especially Holy Week the students have been encouraged to reflect on their past actions, open their hearts to God’s mercy and use the time for prayer, helping others and to do penance.
Our students have had opportunities to attend Mass, Adoration and Reconciliation and complete a Lenten Faith Formation program. Year 7 and 8 have also visited Mary MacKillop Place. They have been actively fundraising for Project Compassion and Queen Mary Orphanage in Vietnam.
At today’s Holy Week liturgy, I encouraged the girls to take time over this long weekend to attend one of the Holy Week services as well as Easter Sunday Mass. This experience is even more special when they do this with their family.
Feeder School Visits
During the first two weeks of March, I had the pleasure of visiting the Year 4 to 6 girls from our feeder schools. I thank the Principals and staff of these schools for making us feel most welcome.
The following students accompanied me to share their experience of Mary MacKillop Catholic College.
| Sacred Heart Primary School Villawood |
Joanna Ghossian Year 8 Melissa Dang Year 11 |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School Fairfield |
Tahlia Buontempo Year 7 Lauren Sleiman Year 11 |
| Mary Immaculate Primary School Bossley Park |
Hannah Thomas Year 7 Erin Zappia Year 12 |
| Sacred Heart Primary School Cabramatta |
Gladys Dos Santos Year 7 Catrina Salemi Year 11 Mya Tran Year 12 |
| St Gertrude’s Primary School Smithfield |
Hayley Zappia Year 7 Alana Giovinazzo Year 11 Erin Zappia Year 12 |
| Our Lady of Mt Carmel Primary School Mt Pritchard |
Lana Duong Year 7 Krystal Ayyash Year 11 |
College Open Evening
On 14 March, we opened our doors to the community through our Open Evening. Those who came along had an opportunity to hear about the College’s faith life, learning, 2017 HSC results and extra curricular activities offered. They heard how we specialise in girls’ learning and support their diverse needs through programs such as the Newman Gifted Selective Program.
Our student “Tour Guides” accompanied parents and students on a tour of our College where they were able to see the College in action and speak with teachers.
Enrolment packs are available from the College front office during school hours. Completed enrolment forms for Year 7 2019 and 2020 are due back at the College by Friday 13th April, 2018.
Parents Advisory Group (P.A.G) Meeting
All parents and guardians are invited to attend the P.A.G meeting on Thursday 5 April from 6.00pm. If you are attending, can you please email Ms Pina Varano at pina.varano@syd.catholic.edu.au to confirm your attendance.
Wishing you and your families a Holy Easter.
Ms Gilda Pussich
Principal
