Senior Retreat

Year 11 students took part in the 3 day retreat program at Namaroo Conference Centre, looking for ways to “Seek God” in all parts of their life. Students explored scripture readings showing how God is always present in their lives. Students were also challenged to be God to others and show that God is living through them, by living out The Beatitudes in their lives. Through daily prayer, the Rosary, Adoration and the Eucharistic, students were given an opportunity to experience God, ever present for those who seek the Lord.

 

Reflection Days

Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 have taken part in reflection days during Term 4 as part of the faith formation program offered at Mary MacKillop Catholic College. These days help student to reflect on their own faith, their relationship with God and others, looking at ways they can live out God’s call to life in him.

 

Year 7 Reflection Day

Year 7 concentrated on Community & connections. Reflecting on deepening their relationship & connections with others and God.

 

Year 8 Reflection Day

Year 8 focused on making a difference in our world, looking at the responsibilities of each student as a member of a Josephite community to follow in the footsteps of Mary MacKillop, and bring change to our world.

 

Year 9 Reflection Day

Year 9 looked at community, hospitality, inclusion and diversity, reflecting on their responsibility as Catholics to show hospitality within our community, acknowledging the importance of diversity and inclusion within our community.

Year 10 Reflection Day

Year 10 allowed students to review further their recent studies on social justice and appreciate the gift of life given by God. The day also encouraged students to take action, working to overcoming adversity and justice, making a difference in the world.

Melbourne Cup – Giddy Up Day

Led by the Well-Being Portfolio, students took part in the MMCC Giddy Up Day, held on Melbourne Cup Day wearing hats and fascinators. Students also took part in the MMCC Cup, galloping horses around the central courtyard enjoying the sun and having fun as a community.

Year 10 Introduction to Senior Studies

As an introduction to HSC Studies of Religion and Catholic Studies students from Year 10 visited a number of sacred sites around Sydney to obtain a greater understanding of the traditions they will be studying in senior years. Students intending to study 2 unit SOR visited the Buddhist Temple, Bonnyrigg and the Great Synagogue; two religious traditions they will study in Year 11 & 12. Catholic Studies students visited St Mary’s Cathedral and the Great Synagogue, providing insight into Catholic life and the Jewish life of Jesus. Students intending to study 1 unit SOR visited the Great Synagogue and the St Andrew’s Anglican Church, looking at one religious tradition and another variant of Christianity to be studied in SOR.

Henderson & Goolagong Christmas Fundraiser

The Henderson and Goolagong Houses held a successful Christmas fundraiser, raising $400 for each of their house charities, Mary MacKillop Foundation and St Anthony Family Day Care. Students wore the house colours of Henderson & Goolagong, red and green respectively for a Christmas themed mufti day and iceblocks were sold at recess and lunch for further funds to support the charities. Thank you to all who took part, to the Henderson & Goolagong staff & students, and the Student Leadership Team.

    

 

Student Leadership Team 2017 – Training Day

As part of the Student Leadership Team Training day the student leaders celebrate the Eucharist with Fr Mac, who gave them a blessing as they embark on being leaders of the MMCC community in 2017. The leaders look forward to uniting the College community, work with others and being a catalyst for change in our community.

Christmas Hamper Donations

The College community has once again made significant contributions to the annual Christmas Hamper Appeal with over 60 hampers being donated to help families in need in our local area. All hampers have been donated to St Vincent De Paul, Cabramatta for distributions by volunteers from Sacred Heart Parish. Our contributions have gone a long way to assist families and bring the love of Christ to those in need, making a difference in the lives of others.

 

Mrs Annette Flanagan, Coordinator of Learning – Religious Education