During September, Christians throughout the world celebrate the Season of Creation—a time to renew our relationship with God, with one another and with the whole created world. Beginning on 1 September and continuing until the Feast of St Francis of Assisi on 4 October, this season calls us to move beyond simply admiring creation and …
The School Advisory Council (SAC) serves as an important forum for discussion and discernment, providing opportunities for parent and guardian perspectives to help inform and support decisions made by the Principal for the benefit of the school community. The primary role of SAC members is to offer advice and support on significant school matters. Our …
Get ready for an unforgettable journey to a sun-soaked Greek island as St Mary MacKillop College presents Mamma Mia! The Jubilee Centre, Splatt Street, Swan Hill Friday 14 August | 7.00pm Sunday 16 August | 2.00pm Take a chance on us and secure your seats today by scanning the QR code or booking via TryBooking. …
Recently, we launched our annual St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. Each year, our school community comes together to support individuals and families in our local area who may be experiencing hardship during the colder months. Donations of non-perishable food items, pantry staples and toiletries help St Vincent de Paul provide practical assistance to those …
Subject Expo Our annual Subject Expo is a wonderful celebration of learning and will be held on Wednesday 27 May from 5:00pm to 8:00pm in the Jubilee Centre (JC). We encourage students and their parents to attend this event. Each Learning Area will have a stall. Students and parents will be able to visit the …
As we approach the end of what has been a busy and productive term, I would like to take this opportunity to thank our students, staff, and families for their continued commitment to learning and community life. It has been wonderful to see the many achievements across classrooms, sporting events, and co-curricular activities, all of …
I am both honoured and excited to introduce myself as the new Head of the Penola Campus at St Mary MacKillop College. I am very much looking forward to working closely with our entire school community and feel privileged to be part of the MacKillop family. My name is Nella Sharp, and I have worked …
As a school community, we have now entered the sacred season of Lent — a time in the Church’s year that invites us to pause, reflect, and re-orient our hearts toward prayer, generosity and compassion. Lent calls us to be more mindful of how we live, how we care for others, and how we respond …
As we begin a new school year, I warmly welcome all members of our community to what promises to be a year filled with growth, opportunity and shared success. A very special welcome to our new Year 7 students, along with all new students and families joining us across Years 8–12. Starting at a new …
Exams are in full swing, and it’s completely normal to be feeling a mix of pressure, nerves, and even excitement. A little stress can be useful to help you stay focused and alert, but too much can make it harder to concentrate and perform your best. The good news is that there are practical ways …
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