Dear members of the Mary MacKillop Catholic College community,

We commenced the term with a very successful Professional Learning Day focusing on our Strategic Renewal Year. Teachers reviewed our College Mission and Vision and revisted the Archbishop’s Charter for Catholic Schools.

The morning session focused on Looking Back at our impact on student learning by considering Where are we now on our learning improvement journey, and how did we arrive here? The middle of the day was spent reading and interpreting the data from the surveys completed by parents, students and staff in Term 4. The afternoon session focused on Looking Forward by considering What are some future directions for improvement, and how might we get there?

Thank you to Mr Grana, Mrs Flanagan, Miss Israel, Mr Thomas, Mrs Gagliano, Mrs Veljanovski, Ms Carroll and Mrs Waugh for leading the day.

NAPLAN

Last week our Years 7 and 9 students completed their NAPLAN tests. The girls are commended for the maturity, confidence and commitment that they displayed.

In the lead up to NAPLAN, the College ran several after school optional workshops, the NAPLAN Bootcamp, is preparation. These workshops were well attended. I am very appreciative of the staff who gave of their time for the NAPLAN Bootcamp; Mrs Thomson, Mrs Rakecki, Mrs Waugh, Mrs Caparrotta, Miss Israel, Mrs Rooney and Mrs Verlinden.

Enrolments 2019

On Tuesday, 22 May we held Year 7 2019 new enrolments interviews. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet our new students and their parents.

Thank you to the team of staff who supported the evening; Mr Grana, Mrs Boustani, Miss Carroll, Mrs Toohey, Mr Thomas, Mrs Wastie, Mrs Fassoulas, Mrs Messina, Mr Rooney, Miss Israel, Mr Andrejev, Mrs Gagliano, Mrs Arapi-Nunez, Mrs Hamama, Mrs V Matti, Mrs M Matti and Ms Toon. A special thank you to one of our parents, Mrs Rania Bursic who interpreted.

Just a reminder that there are now only limited spaces for 2019 so if you have a daughter in Year 6 or know of someone who wants to enrol their daughter, please enquire immediately.

Enrolments 2020

We are currently enrolling for Year 7 2020, and will be begin interviewing shortly. If you have a daughter in Year 5 or know of someone who wants to enrol their daughter please enquire through our College office.

Enrolments 2021

We have also begun enrolling for Year 7 2021. If you have a daughter in Year 4 or know of someone who wants to enrol their daughter please enquire through our College office.

Ms Gilda Pussich

Principal