Last week we acknowledged some outstanding achievements at our secondary assembly. Several of our Year 9 & 10 students received awards for the 2023 Australian History Competition, the competition aims to showcase the historical thinking skills of Australian students, with a focus on testing interpretation and analysis rather than prior knowledge. Year 9/10 Reader’s Cup […]

Our College celebrated Science Week in style, with our Primary students showcasing their scientific skills with an exposition of amazing experiments, whilst finishing the evening star gazing the Milky Way. A huge thank you to our families who supported their children in making this event so successful. It was a wonderful opportunity for parents to […]

Congratulations to all our MCC athletics teams who represented the college with pride and determination at the 10-12 yrs and 13-19 yrs TCS athletics trials last Tuesday and Wednesday. Both MCC teams left with excellent results from their carnival. We are proud to announce that MCC finished with eight Age Champions across the college (top […]

St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, our patron Saint, was committed to creating an education that provided each child the opportunity and prospect of optimism and hope. Mary MacKillop demonstrated her faith through her everyday interactions of word and deed. August 8 is a pivotal date the in the College calendar when we celebrate the […]

The start of Term 3 has been a busy one. We have celebrated NAIDOC Week, 100 Days of Prep, and Catholic Education Week. I wish to acknowledge three of our staff members who were nominated by colleagues here at the MacKillop for the Docemus and/or Spirit of Catholic Education Awards. Please congratulate them for their […]

NAIDOC celebrations are held across Australia this week (July 2 – 9) to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The 2023 National NAIDOC Week theme is For Our Elders. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate […]

Congratulations to our first-ever Junior Secondary Sport team members. The Year 7-9 students were very proud to gain a place in the sporting teams of Soccer, Volleyball, AFL, Touch, Netball and Basketball yesterday. We look forward to our first game against St Mary’s next term. Check out our college Facebook page for more photos

Our students have been learning and developing engineering solutions to improve the sustainability of different industries. Yesterday, they learnt from academics in various fields of engineering who develop solutions to real-world problems. The students had a wonderful time on campus and left feeling inspired. Thank you for having us James Cook University Cairns Campus! Check […]

Last week, a number of our Primary students participated in some exciting activities and excursions. Our Year 3 students visited the Cairns Museum, Art Gallery and Esplanade. They have been studying change over time in our local area and, at each of these sites, the students were able to see first-hand the changes to both our natural […]

National Reconciliation Week 27 May – 3 June Be a Voice for Generations #NRW2023 National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements and explore how we can contribute to reconciliation in Australia. The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2023, Be a Voice for Generations, encourages […]