Refugee Week

This week, 19 June – 25 June is Refugee Week.

The 2022 Theme is Healing.

During this week, we pray, and where possible take action, to heal the wounds of loss, displacement, war and separation that refugees endure. We hope that all Australians show them compassion, understanding and hospitality.

Almighty and merciful God,
whose Son became a refugee and had no place to call his own;
look with mercy on those who today are fleeing from danger, are homeless and hungry.

Bless those who work to bring them relief;
inspire generosity and compassion in all our hearts;
and guide the nations of the world towards that day when all will rejoice in your Kingdom of justice and of peace;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week

On 26 May, our school acknowledged National Sorry Day, which marks the beginning of Reconciliation Week. On this day we acknowledged the past wrongdoings inflicted on Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people, including the Stolen Generation. We also apologised for the removal of indigenous children from their families and for the laws that caused the breaking up of families. As part of Sorry Day, we acknowledged a commitment to ensure these injustices are not repeated and the culture of our Indigenous people is celebrated and preserved. During Reconciliation Week, we began every morning with an Acknowledgement of Country, followed by prayer. 

Mary MacKillop Catholic College, in keeping with the spirit and rich vision of the Sisters of St Joseph,
acknowledges the living culture of the Cabrogal-Gandangarran people,
the traditional custodians of this land on which this College stands.
Respect is also paid to the Elders both present and past of the Darug nation.
We also play tribute to the unique role all our cultures play in the life of this community.

The Order of Australia Association (NSW) Youth Community Service Award for 2022

Outstanding Successes

We are so proud of the recent accomplishments of our students in a range of co-curricular areas:

Titration Competition

Congratulations to our Titration teams for gaining a 2nd and 5th Place in the Titration Competition. One team is likely to progress to the National Competition, two students achieved almost perfect scores and the MMCC teams scored the best overall results. Thank you to their Chemistry teacher, Mrs Wastie.

Sydney Catholic Schools’ Eisteddfod – 2nd Place

Congratulations to our Jazz Dancers and our Hip Hop Dancers who achieved second place in the Intermediate section of the Sydney Catholic Schools’ Eisteddfod on Friday 3 June. Thank you to their teachers, Mrs Jeffries and Ms Coluccio.

Dance Gala Day

CSDA Debating Competition

Congratulations to our six MMCC Debating Teams for sharing their skills in debating and achieving much success. Our Senior Team progressed to the Elimination Round where they were narrowly beaten by Loreto College, Normanhurst.  Thank you to the MMCC Debating Coordinator, Miss Valdivia, Mrs Harding, our coaches, Mrs Arairo, Mrs Gomes, Miss Coluccio, and Miss C Ayoub, our adjudicators, Miss Phetrasi, Mr Kumar and Miss Summer Rosewell (ex-student) and our student timekeepers and supporters.

HSC Hospitality Assessment Task

Congratulations to our Year 12 Hospitality class for the fine dining experience that they provided for the College Leadership Team and some of their teachers. Thank you for the delicious lunch. I know I speak for all us diners when I say that the greeting at the door, the table setting, the food and the wait staff were all wonderful.

Upcoming Events

Stop Work Industrial Action

You may have heard in the media of the strike action on Thursday 30 June. We will inform you about the impact on MMCC families in a letter.

HSC Trial Examination Preparation

Year 12 students are encouraged to take up the many opportunities to support them with the upcoming HSC Trial Examinations. These include attending the MMCC Holiday Masterclasses, attending/viewing the SCS Masterclasses, joining with their parent(s) the Year 12 Term 3 Information Zoom scheduled for Tuesday 19 July and utilising the extended IMC twilight hours during Term 3 Weeks 1 and 2.

Our students should view these school holidays as a time for intense study and rest. Parents are asked to support their daughter by encouraging and motivating her to study, providing her with space appropriate for study and minimising any distractions so that she remains focused on her studies. There will be plenty of time for fun with friends and family after the HSC Examination Block which is less than 5 months away.

Year 7 – 10 Parent-Teacher-Student Interview

Year 7-10 College Semester 1 Reports will be distributed via Compass at the end of this term. We look forward to meeting with parents/carers at Parent-Teacher-Student Interviews to discuss your daughter’s progress and strategies for improvement. Interviews will be held in the College Hall on Thursday 21 July 3.30-7.30pm and Friday 22 July 8.45am-1.30pm. Students are expected to attend with their Parent(s) and in College Winter Uniform. To accommodate the interviews, classes will not be held on Friday 22 July.

Year 10 Senior Study Transition Interviews

Year 10 students are currently making significant decisions for their senior study years following extensive information sessions, course information and careers counselling. We hope students heed the advice which is based on substantial performance data as well as their attendance rate and their demonstrated attitude towards learning.

We look forward to meeting with parents/carers at the Senior Study Transition Interviews to be held at the College on Thursday 21 July 3.30-7.30pm and Friday 22 July 8.45am-1.30pm. Students are expected to attend with their Parent(s) and in College Winter Uniform.