Student Absence – notifying the College If a student is to be absent from school, please phone the College Office on 4081 7600 to notify the nature of the absence, if possible before 8:30am. A message containing the student’s name and the nature of the absence can also be emailed to the College on studentabsent.mcc@cns.catholic.edu.au. If […]
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Flexischools
The college has a partnership with Flexischools to provide a 24/7 cashless solution for the ordering and purchasing of Tuckshop lunches and School Uniform items. The system benefits both families and the College. To start using this service please access via this link: https://www.flexischools.com.au/parents Once the app is downloaded you will find our College by […]
Fees and Discounts
MacKillop Catholic College Fee Schedule 2023 For more information on Fees, Discounts and other relevant documents please visit the Catholic Education website. School Fees Why do Catholic schools have fees? To provide quality learning environments, Catholic schools have fees to help meet the shortfall in Government funding. Catholic schools strive to keep fees as low as […]
Applying
MacKillop Catholic College opened in 2016 with Prep to Year 3 and is growing by one year level each year. Secondary schooling began at MacKillop Catholic College in 2020 with Year 7. The College will reach its full Prep to Year 12 status in 2025. Applications for enrolment are currently being taken for Prep to […]
Outside School Hours Care
Supporting Families MacKillop’s Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) service offers before and after school care, as well as Vacation care over school holidays. OSHC caregivers support families in raising their children by helping parents to balance family activities and workplace responsibilities. They do this by responding to each child’s needs with care that is sensitive […]
Student Wellbeing and Protection
Click here to access the Student Protection Policy of Catholic Education Services Cairns In Catholic education, protection for children and young people is based upon the belief that each person is made in the image of God, and that the inherent dignity of all should be recognised and fostered within community. A commitment to the […]
Inclusivity, Specialist & Support Services
MacKillop Catholic College is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion that responds to the educational needs of students regardless of their abilities, backgrounds and aspirations. The uniqueness and individuality of students and families is recognised and welcomed. Our school community strives to be characterised by belonging, caring, understanding, involvement, respect, sharing and enrichment. This […]
Contemporary Learning in a Digital Context
The vision for contemporary learning across the Cairns Diocese is for Information Communication Technology (ICT) to be integral to learning and teaching in our schools to “empower those in our community to engage with and enrich our ever changing world”. (Learning and Teaching Policy Diocese of Cairns – CES) The Cairns Diocese is part of […]
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
There is no doubt that if our children are to be successful in school and life, they must have excellent teachers and high-quality instruction. But scientifically-based research now supports what parents and teachers have long known: Social and emotional factors also have a huge impact on academic performance. Educational settings have the potential to engage […]
Religious Education
Education in Catholic schools focuses on the development of the whole human person: intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally and of course, spiritually. The distinctive religious dimension of the Catholic school is manifest in many ways, one of which is the school’s Religious Education program. This is an integral part of the school’s curriculum and takes a […]
