Secondary education is commencing at our College in 2020. Our current Year 4 and 5 students will be the first to benefit from the modern, purpose-built facilities that we will provide for their contemporary secondary education in 2020 and 2021. We are now also taking online enrolment applications for Year 7 in 2020 and 2021. […]
Singing Up A Future
My Nana loved to sing like Doris Day. One of her favourite songs was ‘Que será, será’. Responding to the child’s wondering about what she might be when all grown up, Doris Day sings with wisdom: “Whatever will be, will be / The future’s not ours to see / Que será, será”. Such a sweet song – but oh […]
The Premiership Quarter
Who doesn’t like the finals season?? I know with any audience, this is a risky question Sport is so good in so many ways. At its best: Sport promotes health and wellbeing; skills us in working together for a common goal; teaches us to seek improvement and pursue excellence; offers an existential sense of enjoyment […]
Interschool Athletics
Over 350 students gathered at Barlow Park recently, to compete in the District trials for Athletics. This district event enables students the opportunity to compete against our Cairns Independent schools, to then progress further to the Peninsula Trials. Our MacKillop Athletes, did an awesome job representing MacKillop in their events. It was wonderful to see […]
High Frequency Words
What are High Frequency Words? High Frequency Words are the most commonly used words that we read and spell. Words such as the, said and was are examples of high frequency words. The days of the week, colour names and number names are also considered high frequency words. In the past, students were taught to […]
Before School Care commences
This year has seen the start of Before School Care yay! We love seeing our children walk in with bright and happy faces early in the morning. So far we have had a wonderful two weeks of Before School Care and look forward to many more to come. Our children enjoy a yummy, healthy breakfast […]
P&F News
The Executive Parents and Friends Committee would like to thank everyone for their generosity on the evening of the MacKillop Muster. The event was a huge success with all the money raised going towards musical instruments and the drought appeal. Thank-you to those who helped with the BBQ and its preparations and donated gifts for […]
Back to School
To assist parents and caregivers with preparations for the return to school in 2017, we have produced a “Parent Ready Reference Book”. Click here to download the Parent Ready Reference Book This publication provides some essential information about our community, our vision and mission, as well as organisational arrangements for 2017. While we encourage you […]
MacKillop Way Awards
We have introduced weekly awards presented at Friday Assembly recognising 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 […]
Blessing and Opening Ceremonies
Friday’s Official Blessing and Opening ceremonials were a fitting high point of the week. We are so proud of our students and the manner in which they carried themselves. Thanks to Bishop James for leading us in the blessing ritual. Our own Mrs Lyndal Rick was amazing in her preparations of the student community and […]
