As the 2024 school year draws to a close, I have been reflecting on our year together as a community. I must start by saying that I am the very proud Principal of MacKillop Catholic College. Every day, I experience the enthusiasm, curiosity, resilience and love for learning of our students – it is our […]

Our College Leaders are true role models for the MacKillop community, embodying the charism of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop and living out Gospel values. They lead with integrity, working closely with our staff and students to inspire and support all in our College family. We congratulate all of them on this outstanding achievement! […]

During the September Holidays, 25 Year 10 and 11 students had the trip of a lifetime, as they journeyed across France and Italy, learning about culture, history and language.  Commencing in France, we began the trip with a whirlwind Parisian tour, encompassing the Palace of Versailles, the Louvre, Montmartre and Eiffel Tower – as well […]

During Term 3 and continuing into Term 4, we have been reviewing our Positive Relationships Framework that underpins everything we do to support the personal and academic growth of our students. The key passage in this document is: There is nothing more important than healthy, positive relationships and well-being within a community.  Positive relationships allow everyone to […]

MacKillop Catholic College took part in both the primary and secondary Futsal Titles at the Redlynch Centre Sports Stadium. Our teams put in a tremendous effort and represented our school with great pride. We even had several players selected to try out for the regional team. Congratulations to everyone who participated!

Last week our Year 10 students went to the BLA Careers Expo at the Cairns Showgrounds. This was a great opportunity for students to ask questions about their future pathways and engage with industry professionals. It was great to see the amazing opportunities here in Cairns. All students were fantastic and great ambassadors for our […]

Our Year 7 students at MacKillop Catholic College recently embarked on a transformative Retreat Day!    Focused on developing empathy, fostering community, and enhancing teamwork, the day was a beautiful blend of reflection and action. Students engaged in meaningful workshops, including an inspiring session by The St Vincent de Paul Society, highlighting the power of […]

During the second week of this term, our Year 6 students attend Camp Patterson, where they participated in leadership and team building activities such as; Plugga, canoeing, obstacle courses, building survival shelters, trivia, damper making and self-reflecting during a liturgy around the fire. The Year 6 camp was an eventful experience for our students.

The Australian newspaper published an article last week stating that the New South Wales Department of Education is returning to the old school method of teaching children, vital facts, in sequence. This change is based on recent “research that proves children learn best when they are explicitly taught facts and given practice to embed them in long-term memory”. […]

This week, we honour the Feast Day of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop. Mary was the co-founder of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, who fought for the poor and marginalised in colonial Australia. At MacKillop, we try to live our lives in the way of Mary MacKillop – our MacKillop Way. We […]