As Term 2 comes to an end, I would like to thank you for your support in ensuring your daughters have come to school every day ready to engage in their learning. At Mary MacKillop Catholic College, our focus this year continues to be centred around our theme “She Can. She Will.” with a Growth Mindset approach, and this term we have continued to witness many great examples of students demonstrating this through their achievements in the classroom, on the sporting field, in debating and mock trial, in their works for social justice and raising money for charity, and when they are out in the community serving others.

 

ATSICC Sunday

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday falls on the first Sunday in July and is a significant celebration on our Church’s calendar. Whilst providing us with an opportunity to acknowledge our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander brothers and sisters, the celebration also signifies that we are united as one in God’s love and care.

The theme for 2019 drawn from Luke 10:1-12 is “Peace to this house and all who dwell within” and will be celebrated on 7 July.

 

 

Athletics Carnival

On 21 June, the College spent the day at Dwyer Oval for our annual Athletics Carnival. The day was a wonderful expression of school spirit, peer support and friendship, as well as an opportunity for our talented sportswomen to demonstrate their ability. I commend all our students for their high levels of participation and attendance.

House spirit was evident in the work of our House Coordinators, Mr Hennessy, Miss Tate, Ms Crosariol, Ms Kennedy, Miss Jennings, Miss Al-Gharib and Mr McLean, the involvement of our House Captains and Vice Captains, and efforts of our Year 12 students. The Year 12 costumes were amazing. The House cheers led by our House Cheer Squads were definitely a highlight of the day. Thank you to Miss Jennings assisted by Mr Tomich and Mrs Jeffreys for their exemplary organisation and all MMCC staff who ensured the smooth running of the day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CSDA Debating

The opportunity for co-curricular activities can only occur with the interest, involvement and commitment of staff Thank you to our debating coaches: Year 7 – Miss Tate; Year 8 – Mrs Arairo; Year 9 – Mrs Marshall; Year 10 – Mrs Pedavoli; Year 11 and Senior – Mr Kissane and our adjudicators Miss Tate, Mrs Pedavoli, Mr Thomas and Mr Kissane.

Our teams were:

Year 7	Year 8	Year 9	Year 10	Year 11	Senior
Chloe Ung Olivia Fuller Abigail Ngo Terez Arabo	Isabella Hong Amy Nguyen Elaina Estigarribia Emily Cao	Dima Al Qas Eshaq Apendi Ciyok Agol Aguok Nina Cabanilla	Eevet Arabo Larissa Fernandes Amily Aisha Gabrielle Nader	Summer Rosewall Marya Nafea Narellie Tong	Noor Chirenian Crystal Estigarribia Zafira Stelios

 

Study Pathways

At MMCC, we aim to provide our students with the best information regarding their senior studies and future pathways. We are proud of our past students who have moved on to rewarding careers following successful study at University, TAFE and Colleges, and sound career advice. As part of this commitment, each year we run a formal Subject Selection process and a Study Pathway Evening.

Our Subject Selection process designed for Year 10 students planning to continue senior studies, involves providing each student with information about each subject available and advice about recommended subjects and levels so that they optimise their HSC success. An important aspect of the process was held on the evening of 26 June when we ran a Subject Selection Market where students and parents have access to Coordinators of Learning KLA, as well as St Joseph Trade Training, university, TAFE and private college personnel and followed this with an Information Session led by Miss Israel, Leader of Curriculum.

 

Our Study Pathway Evening designed for recent refugees, assists them and their parents to receive sound advice on potential study pathways, Representatives from Western Sydney University, TAFE and Australian Careers Business College addressed our students. Thank you to Ms Arapi-Nunez, Mrs Pedavoli, Mrs M Matti and Miss Israel for their organisation of this important evening.

 

Best Wishes for the Holidays

Please keep our Year 12 students in your prayers as they prepare for their Trial HSC examinations. Finally I would like to wish the MMCC community a safe, relaxing and enjoyable break, and I look forward to working with you and your daughters next term.