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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The St Mary MacKillop College Interhouse Athletics Carnival was held at Ken Harrison Reserve on Tuesday, 19th of August. The weather was wonderful, and it was fantastic to see so many students competing and cheering for their houses. Woods cheered hard all day to take out the House Spirit award – but they also ran …
Last week, our school community came together to celebrate the Feast of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop – a woman of deep faith, courage, and compassion whose legacy continues to inspire us today. As Australia’s first saint and the foundress of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Mary MacKillop dedicated her life to education, service, …
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At the heart of every child’s learning journey lies a simple but powerful habit: showing up. Daily attendance is more than just being physically present; it’s about being prepared, supported, and ready to succeed. As partners in your child’s education, families play a crucial role in nurturing this habit at home. Regular attendance supports academic progress, …
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