Just the week before last, I had the pleasure of spending three days with our Year 6 group on camp at Emerald Creek’s Camp Patterson, just outside Mareeba. Students and staff alike agreed it was a marvellous experience where all of us were able to appreciate one another and our school community in a different […]

“I am the one who stumbled across him, but everyone found him”These are the words of rescuer Ben Gibbs when speaking of his part in finding lost 14yo boy, William Callaghan. It is a remarkable story of community coming together in seeking out a lost and vulnerable boy. The search strategy was differentiated to best […]

It almost 50 years since Carol King launched her signature album, ‘Tapestry’. Those of us who had our formative years in that part of the last century will remember this album well. The music of Carol King has enjoyed a popular revival amongst younger generations with the recent stage musical ‘Beautiful’ showcasing much of the […]

As our MacKillop students in Prep and Year 1 head back to school, we need to acknowledge the super human effort of our MacKillop parents, teachers and especially the students themselves. Children usually experience a mix of emotions when it comes to going back to school after a long break (think Summer holidays ….). Our […]

When we commenced this school year soon after Australia Day, I doubt if any of us could have imagined the health, social and economic landscape we are traversing just now. The effects of these massive changes that have befallen us, turning much of life upside down, have yet to be fully comprehended, especially for our […]

Come and have a sticky beak – with a personalised VIP tour. Due to ongoing community health concerns, our planned Open Twilight Sticky Beak event will now be held as a series of personalised (one-on-one) VIP tours of our college facilities. You are still able to win the $500 Harvey Norman gift card. Book in […]

Our weekly awards presented at every Friday’s Assembly recognise students, who in their demonstrated attitudes and behaviour choices, have a lived understanding of the Mackillop Way. Our College values are based on core Christian values and form the basis of the MacKillop Way : In the spirit of Christ and following the example of St […]

As the end of the year draws closer, there are three standout observations we should celebrate together! We have the most hardworking, kind-hearted students who show everyday their amazing ability to work together, adapt to challenges and embrace every learning opportunity that comes their way. Our students are so keen to engage in their learning […]