Easter Sunday, the Resurrection of Jesus, is the most significant event for Catholics. I hope all members of the MMCC community take time to attend church services during Holy Week to reflect on Jesus’ great sacrifice on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday.

Loving and creating God,
you have shown us the path to life,
and we celebrate it with joy and hope.
Free us from all that leads to death.
Keep us growing in goodness and holiness.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Amen

Feast of St Joseph – 19 March

On 23 March, we held a College Mass to celebrate the Feast of St Joseph. St Joseph was significant in the life of Mary MacKillop who named her congregation after him, Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart.

Fr Roberto, who presided over the Mass, focused his homily on who/what did we want to be. Beauty, wealth and success should not be what we desire, rather he challenged us to be good, holy and faithful people who would make the world a better place. He spoke about St Joseph who, like Mary, said “yes” to God. St Joseph was faithful and sacrificed the gift of bearing children to follow God’s plan. St Joseph was a courageous and honourable man, who put others before himself.

Thank you to Fr Roberto and also to Mrs Flanagan who organised our Mass.

Enrolments and Open Day – 21 March

We held a successful Open Day which attracted about 500 people. Our visitors had a chance to see the school in action, speak to staff and hear from our speakers. Our students were great ambassadors of the College as they took families on tours around the school. Thank you to our staff, especially Mrs Harding, students and speakers Mrs Sanaa Hirmiz (mother of Christina Qassab, Year 7), Natalia Sheebo (Year 12 – College Captain) and Mirai Korkis (Year 7) for ensuring a successful event.

Following our HSC results, especially in 2021 and 2022, there is high demand for enrolment into MMCC. Please be aware that we have limited spaces left for enrolment in 2024 and 2025.

Parent Charter

At MMCC we are fortunate that parents and staff work in partnership to support our students’ faith formation, learning and wellbeing. Strong positive relationships are vital for a successful partnership and dignity, mutual respect and collaboration are essential in all our interactions whether they be in person, by phone or online.

I have included in this newsletter a copy of the Parent Charter. “The Parent Charter for Sydney Catholic Schools outlines for parents the principles and expectations that underpin the partnership between parents and schools. It is an important touchstone for all partners in Catholic education, to help build school communities based on the enduring values of faith, hope and love.” I encourage you to read it.

I wish all families a Holy and Happy Easter break. Thank you for your ongoing support of the College,

Gilda Pussich
Principal

I acknowledge the Cabrogal of the Darug Nation as the original inhabitants of Fairfield City, who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land in which the College stands. I also pay respect to the Elders both past and present and future of the Darug Nation. I acknowledge their rich culture and unique role here in the Fairfield region. Their heritage and traditions are important to us all, and part and parcel of the great history of Australia.