Week 7, Term 2, 12th June...Week 7, Term 2, 12th June School Vision and Mission Our Mission “Enabling every student to achieve the fullness of life.” Our Vision “MacKillop College

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Week 7, Term 2, 12th June

School Vision and Mission

Our Mission

“Enabling every student to achieve the fullness of life.”

Our Vision

“MacKillop College will be a place that nurtures authentic,courageous, faith-filled people with a passion for learning,

respect for relationships and an ability to contribute to a globalcommunity.”

Upcoming Events

Week 8Week 8

Sunday 14th June The most HolyBody and Blood ofChrist

Monday 15th June Day 6

Tuesday 16th June Day 7

Wednesday 17thJune

Day 8 Years 7-10Extended PC

Thursday 18thJune

Day 9

Friday 19th June Day 10

Week 9Week 9

Sunday 21st June 12th Sunday ofthe year

Monday 22ndJune

Day 1

Tuesday 23rd June Day 2

Wednesday 24thJune

Day 3 Years 7 - 12Extended PC

Thursday 25thJune

Day 4

Friday 26th June Day 5 Year 8 & Year 10English Event:Poetry in action

Principal

Student SuccessStudent Success

Last week I wrote about Year 11 student Ella Sorenson sharingequal first place in the PMHC Youth Challenge poetry section.Well I am delighted to let you know that Ella shared first placewith Year 9 MacKillop student Jasmine Gallery. Below is a copyof Jasmine’s poem.

Who Are You?Who Are You?

Looking. Feeling. Thinking. I know you. I know who you are.

What is your name? Your eyes reflect someone I know.

I’m digging. Digging with the shovel that is my mind.Searching. I know you.

But where are you? You seem familiar but distant, buried deepin the pit of my soul.

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Who are you? Why are you here? These questions poundthrough my skull.

It is painful to try and comprehend who you might be. I knowmany yet remember so little.

I know you. I know I do. Do not give up on me. I will rememberyour name.

But wait? What is this? I see you. A black and white grainyimage, like that of an old camera.

Why do you keep running from me? Escaping from my mind?

I try to catch you yet you are too fast. You run away, as swiftand gentle as the wind.

The hands that are my eyes try to reach you. I see you. I knowyou. But who are you?

You know me. You know my name. You know why you arehere.

You must be someone close to me. Why can I not see youclearly?

I have been digging for a long time now yet the deeper I go,the further away you seem.

You are no longer a gentle breeze but a hurricane, spiralingaround and around. I can hear you. I can see you.

But there is something missing. The missing piece of thepuzzle.

My memory of you.

#weThrive@MacKillop College#weThrive@MacKillop College

As we resume our new normal at the College we haverefocused on our goals for 2020. As we evaluate and explorethe educational learnings of COVID19, here at MacKillopCollege we have been very focused on being strategic anddeliberate rather than reactive. As we process the new data wewill be ensuring that we align it with the growth areas identifiedthrough our 2019 School Improvement Planning process andour NEST future planning project in 2019-2020.

GoalGoal 1:1: For students and staff to have a deeper understandingof, and to be more authentic witnesses within our faithcommunity.

GoalGoal 2:2: To improve student outcomes through purposefulengagement.

GoalGoal 3:3: For our school community to thrive by enhancingpositive relationships.

One of the key learnings in recent times has been theimportance of identifying and recognising each individual'sstrengths and how we can best utilise them to maximise ourlearning, foster healthy relationships and deal with what lifethrows at us.

Recognising each person's different gifts and strengths iscritical to a thriving community and to enabling each individualwithin the community to thrive. Last Friday our Leader ofWellbeing, Mrs Nicole O’Connell ran a beautiful liturgy focusedon strengths and gifts. I have included below the scripturepassage which so aptly embraces this message.

I have also included the 24 character strengths which areincorporated in the MacKillop College strengths-basedapproach, a key element in our 2020 Pastoral Care andWellbeing program. Each student has identified their top fivesignature strengths and are encouraged to use these to enablethem to thrive and to cope when challenges arise. I encourageparents to discuss their child’s strengths and how they canuse them in their current circumstances. Parents may also liketo identify their own and discuss these with your sons anddaughters.

To take the survey to identify your own strengths go tohttps://www.viacharacter.org/character-strengths-via

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Cath EichmannCath Eichmann

PrincipalPrincipal

Evangelisation

The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (14th June2020)

“I am the living bread, which has come down from heaven.Anyone who eats this bread will live for ever; and the bread thatI shall give is my flesh, for the life of the world.” (John 6:51)

The Eucharist is something that we have not been able toreceive during this time of COVID-19 Lockdown and so it hasme thinking about the importance of receiving Communion andthe gift that this offers to each of us, as we head into thesolemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, this Sunday.

The Eucharist is a spiritual nourishment offered to us, whichallows us to be united with Christ in his humanity, and throughthe promise his resurrection offers. Bread was one of thestaples of life in the time of Jesus and so it is not surprising thathe used the imagery of the ‘life-giving’ nature of eating breadto explore the idea of the promise of eternal life through hissalvation. By receiving Christ in the Eucharist we are then takingpart in his death and resurrection and opening ourselves to thispromise of a life in Christ beyond this one.

While we have not been able to take part in the Mass andreceive the Eucharist during this time, there are many ways thatwe can still remain united with Christ, through the Holy Spiritdwelling in us. Finding simple and creative ways to pray is oneway. Below is one idea, called the “Five Finger Prayer”.

Marg GobiusMarg Gobius

Leader of EvangelisationLeader of Evangelisation

https://pmaclism.schoolzineplus.com/_file/media/146/formed_in_prayer_issue_18_14th_june_2020.pdf

Assistant Principal

MacKillop College has a working partnership with ParentingIdeas (School), a parent support group providing advice,information and resources on a range of topics related to raisingyour family. Leading parent educators including Dr JustinCoulson and Michael Grose contribute their knowledge andexpertise to this support group.

Today, I share with you a recent article from Michael Groseabout the benefits of a collaborative parenting style – benefitshe has seen evidenced throughout our recent COVID-19 familyisolation time. He does believe, however, that this parenting is

a standout for all times and discusses in his article the mainfeatures of collaborative parenting.

I hope you enjoy and pick up some tips to add to your parentingtoolkit.

Collaborative parenting style wins the dayCollaborative parenting style wins the day

The close quarter living that most of us have experienced duringthe COVID-19 pandemic has tested the patience andcommunication skills of even the most assured parent. Theconstancy of members living together is a test of familymanagement skills, revealing any flaws or limitations that exist.

Those who rely on a coercive (“do as I say”) approach probablydiscovered that dominance works well in small doses, but failsmiserably over the long-term, with family harmony severelyimpacted.

Parents who use a laissez-faire (“she’ll be right”) approach mayhave found that one or more children struggled with a lack ofstructure. In the absence of positive leadership, a child morethan likely stepped up to fill the void, rendering parents withlimited influence

Those who used a parallel (“you go your way, I’ll go mine”)approach may have experienced a relatively quiet parentalexistence, but this will more than likely come at the expense ofgroup cohesion and children’s mental health.

Life in the family cocoon has suited parents that use a moreinclusive, collaborative parenting style. This is a style that giveschildren a voice, commensurate with their developmentalstages, in how the family conducts itself.

Features of a collaborative familyFeatures of a collaborative family

Parents who adopt a collaborative approach impact familyculture in positive ways, so that their family becomes acollaborative unit. Here are some features shared bycollaborative families.

- Respect is a key value- Respect is a key value

This style of leadership treats kids with respect but importantly,expects respectful, considerate behaviour from children inreturn. When kids fail or forget to practise respectful treatmentof others they are respectfully brought into line and reminded oftheir responsibility to others.

- Kids contribute- Kids contribute

Kids in collaborative families generally help out without beingpaid. A jobs’ roster is the preferred method for ensuring kidscontribute as authority is diverted from parent and rests with thegroup instead.

- Language is co-operative- Language is co-operative

Parents who adopt a collaborative approach generally uselanguage that invites children to cooperate. They also use theword “We” a great deal. “We’re relying on you to set the tablebefore dinner” reminds a child or teenager of their contributionto the family good.

- Rituals are strong- Rituals are strong

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Collaborative families also use rituals such as mealtimes,special days and the like to build strong family bonds. Thesestructured get-togethers are balanced with plenty of informal,fun activities where members can enjoy each other’s company.

- Decision-making is shared- Decision-making is shared

Most parents who successfully adopt a collaborative leadershipstyle have a process that engages kids in familydecision-making and resolution of conflict between siblings. Aregular family meeting or council is a common forum used bycollaborative family leaders. These meetings may take time toget right and some effort to convince all family members oftheir benefits, however once they’re embedded they becomean invaluable part of a family’s culture.

There are many ways and methods you can use to successfullyraise a family, however not every method stands up to thescrutiny of close quarter living we’ve been encountering. Withmore time at our disposal, a wonderful opportunity exists toimplement a collaborative leadership style, that will bringbenefits well after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jennifer CampbellJennifer Campbell

Assistant Principal Pastoral Care & Staff SupportAssistant Principal Pastoral Care & Staff Support

Year 7

Student Representative Council – SRC 2020Student Representative Council – SRC 2020

What is the Student Representative Council (SRC)?What is the Student Representative Council (SRC)?

The SRC is a formally recognised group to effectively representopinions, suggestions and recommendations of all students. Indoing so student representatives:

What is the role of a Student Representative Council member?What is the role of a Student Representative Council member?

Members of the SRC must be prepared to undertake some orall of the following:

This week students in Year 7 have been asked to carefullyconsider this role. It is an honour to be part of our Collegestudent leadership and it requires great commitment andresponsibility. All students are encouraged to discuss this withtheir family and teachers. Should they wish to apply or nominatea peer, students are to see Leader of Pastoral Care BronwynAvery for a nomination form and return it to their Pastoral Careteacher. Two students will be chosen to be members of theSRC for Terms 3 and 4, voted by their peers and teachers.

KindnessKindness

YearYear 77 ThemeTheme forfor 20202020 isis weweBelong.Belong. AsAs wewe embraceembrace thethe wordswordssaidsaid ofof MaryMary MacKillop,MacKillop, OurOur PatronPatron Saint,Saint, wewe remindremind studentsstudentsto bto be kind, be very kind.e kind, be very kind.

As we return to the rhythms of school, it is important we behappy. One of the easiest ways to be happy at school is to:

Next week during Extended PC, students will be participatingin MacK RAK, that is MacKillop Random Acts of Kindness. Allstudents will select a name from a hat and choose simple actsof kindness for that person over the next week. It will be lovelyto see what an impact a simple act of kindness makes.

Ideas students will be encouraged to consider include:

• work as part of the Year 7-12 student leadershipteam;

• enhance cooperation and communication within theschool and encourage school spirit;

• actively work with their peers so that the thoughtsand ideas they bring to the SRC reflect the studentbody rather than just personal views;

• follow up ideas with actions;

• create a more enjoyable atmosphere at school; and

• provide responsible leadership of the student body.

• Attend SRC meetings.

• Report back at Assembly/House/Year groupmeetings.

• Organise social and fundraising activities within theCollege and attend and participate in these functions.

• Be role models for the rest of the school with respectto behaviour, dress and courtesy by adhering to allCollege rules.

• Be available to attend all functions both within andoutside of school hours e.g. ANZAC March, Parish

morning teas, parent evenings, open and displaynights. and

• When the occasion arises SRC representatives willreport/liaise/discuss issues that need to beaddressed with Principal/College Leadership Team/Staff.

• reconnect with others;

• make a peer feel valued and;

• bring a smile to someone’s face.

• Offer a bit of support.

• Offer to help.

• Compliment something they have said or done.

• Hold the door open for the person behind you.

• A smile.

• Words of encouragement.

• A bit of help when work becomes overwhelming.

• Leave them a small gift of chocolate they like.

• Write a nice message on a post-it note.

• Sit next to them.

• Share a funny video or joke.

• Make them laugh or smile.

• Invite them into a conversation.

• Invite them into a game.

• Leave an inspiring message on their desk.

• Ask about something other than school.

• Ask for their opinion.

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CongratulationsCongratulations

Congratulations to the following students who have received aSilver Principal’s Award: Cooper LorgerCooper Lorger and Alexander TothAlexander Toth.

Congratulations to the following students who have receiveda Pastoral Coordinator’s Award: AidanAidan ArcherArcher, CharleeCharlee BaileyBailey,JamisonJamison BarlowBarlow, RonanRonan BarltropBarltrop, BelindaBelinda BuglerBugler, MCMC CameronCameron,IsabellaIsabella CampbellCampbell, CharlotteCharlotte CarrCarr, JosephJoseph CarrickCarrick, KeeleyKeeleyDawsonDawson (x2), GeorgieGeorgie HealeyHealey, FelixFelix HurdleHurdle, FleurFleur JardineJardine,MalachyMalachy KelleherKelleher, KiraKira LewisLewis, CooperCooper LorgerLorger (x2), EthanEthan MaherMaher,LibbyLibby MatthewsMatthews, AsherAsher McIntyreMcIntyre, MichelleMichelle McNaughtMcNaught, TylerTylerMorrisMorris, MakaylaMakayla MottMott, CharlieCharlie PennPenn, LiamLiam PoppletonPoppleton, ErinErinRapleyRapley, KylaKyla RoachRoach, CooperCooper SheldonSheldon, CoryCory ThieleThiele, TobiasTobiasTooheyToohey and Alexander TothAlexander Toth (x2).

Bronwyn AveryBronwyn Avery

Year 7 Leader of Pastoral CareYear 7 Leader of Pastoral Care

Year 8

Random Acts of Kindness (MacK RAK)Random Acts of Kindness (MacK RAK)

Over the coming week students in Year 8 are being encouragedto perform acts of kindness. In each PC, students will randomlybe allocated the name of another person from their PC. Thisperson will be their specific focus for kindness. Kind acts,however, are not to be limited to this person alone, but are tobe extended to as many people as possible. Kindness benefitsboth the receiver and the giver. It is making Jesus real in thehere and now through our own actions.

Community Service AwardsCommunity Service Awards

All Year 8 students are invited to submit evidence of theircommunity service in the first half of the year. Any papeworkrelating to any community service by a student should bepassed on to the Pastoral Care teacher.

Students involved in community service will be recognised atthe end of the term and will receive an award.

CongratulationsCongratulations

Congratulations to MitchellMitchell HarmonyHarmony who has received aPastoral Coordinator’s Award.

Recognition of Student AchievementRecognition of Student Achievement

The newsletter is potentially a great place to recognise studentachievement. Our students, your sons and daughters, areinvolved in a vast array of pursuits outside of the College. Manyare achieving personal bests, gaining awards or competingsuccessfully in their chosen activity/sport. Please take theopportunity to send me an email informing me of theachievement(s) of your son/daughter. I will then endeavour togive recognition of this achievement in the very next newsletter.

God bless.

Peter MurphyPeter Murphy

Year 8 Leader of Pastoral CareYear 8 Leader of Pastoral Care

Year 9

CongratulationsCongratulations

Congratulations to EllieEllie FallonFallon who has received a PastoralCo-ordinator’s Award.

Year 9 TextilesYear 9 Textiles

Year 9 Textiles recently undertook a task to make an earphone/chord holder, and the students had to use their creativity toexpress their interests.

A huge thanks to their teacher Mrs Rochelle Fineanganofo whothought they all did a tremendous job.

Have a look at these results!

• Shout about their success. if you know this personhas done something good, make sure their pc teacherknows about it.

• Tell them when you hear them get complimented. ifyou overhear some kind words about someone, letthem know.

• Share your favourite playlist.

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Glen LittlerGlen Littler

Year 9 Leader of Pastoral CareYear 9 Leader of Pastoral Care

Year 10

Whilst Ellen is on leave for the remainder of this term, I ampleased to once again be Acting Leader of Pastoral Care forYear 10. Much has changed since I accompanied them on theYear 8 school camp to South West Rocks in 2018 and it isgood to be back with Year 10 again. My focus this term will beto encourage Year 10 to start to think about 2021 and what thatlooks for them. I am committed to ensuring Year 10 continuesto be supported and guided during this time.

If I can assist in any way, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Daniel O’DellDaniel O’Dell

Acting Year 8 Leader of Pastoral CareActing Year 8 Leader of Pastoral Care

Year 11

Well this week was fun! Sure we embraced our College motto"Strive for Excellence", did all our homework, applied ourselvesin class, felt the pressure of impending due dates, handedin all our assessments and at times felt a little overwhelmedbut we also had fun. I have to say that when I suggestedthe skipping I didn't think that Year 11 would embrace it asmuch as they did. There were practices in PC time, lunchtimeand on our additional 'sport' day. Lots of laughs, cheering andencouragement was witnessed. Some great videos have beenproduced which will start to appear on our school Facebook ifthey haven't already.

At the time of writing this report, only the winners of three of thefour categories had been determined.

Most ‘skips’ in a minuteMost ‘skips’ in a minute

1st place JaredJared HumphreysHumphreys (PC17) with a smashing 173skips.

2nd place Vaughan LickleyVaughan Lickley (PC13) 140 skips

3rd place Isaiah TayIsaiah Tay (PC07) 121 skips

Most ‘double unders’ in a minuteMost ‘double unders’ in a minute

1st place DamonDamon KipreotisKipreotis (PC 02) with an unbelievable102 skips

2nd place Luke TempleLuke Temple (PC17) 62 skips

3rd place Callum McElroyCallum McElroy (PCSS) 44 skips

Whole PC SkipWhole PC Skip

1st place PC13 with a total of 91 points

2nd place PC07 with a total of 74 points

3rd place PC17 with a total of 71 points

Looks like ‘double dutch’ is going to be the decider, anythingcould happen from here! Look out for the videos mentionedand photos to come in future newsletters.

The other fun for the week was our additional sport day. MrsHuxley and I were out with Year 11 and 12 students on theoval, in the hall and the area outside the hall playing a plethoraof physical activity. I had a quick scan around the school anddetermined that of our 252 senior students there wereapproximately 230 playing a sport or game of some kind. Soawesome.

Thanks Year 11 for being so enthusiastic about pretty mucheverything, really proud of you all.

Have a great weekend.

Lisa KableLisa Kable

Year 11 Leader of Pastoral CareYear 11 Leader of Pastoral Care

Year 12

Friday Fun DayFriday Fun Day

The Senior site’s physical activity and health initiative went offwith a bang last week. Mrs Kable and I were both so impressedto see almost the entire senior cohort of students out on theoval. The day was lots of fun and I am sure many of thestudents reaped the rewards of a lunchtime spent being activewith friends.

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Study Skills & HSC trial Examination PreparationStudy Skills & HSC trial Examination Preparation

This Wednesday during extended PC, Year 12 attended atutorial on study skills presented by Assistant Principal Mr AdamKelly. This tutorial was a reminder of the skills that they havebeen taught in the past and was a timely reminder as studentshead into the trial HSC preparation. One of the key reminderswas that preparation for exams should start early, with studynotes being kept and revised regularly. Those students whohave already established thorough routines were able to spendthe time studying, hopefully doing practice questions orextension reading, which is the key to writing well andperforming in exams.

Thursday Barbecue BreakfastThursday Barbecue Breakfast

Our Year 12 students have been hosting a BBQ breakfastevery second Thursday. This is creating a lovely atmospherebetween the two senior year groups. This positive relationshipis something we wish to foster as Year 12 has so much tooffer Year 11 students, in terms of advice and support. Thereare already some lovely friendships between the students andthis initiative is a lovely way to support this positive culture. Welook forward to a time when Covid-19 restrictions ease and wecan invite parents to share breakfast and coffee together aswell. There is a lovely vibe at our senior cafe each morning asstudents and teachers chat whilst waiting for coffees. This isthanks to our senior students who volunteer in our cafe, usingtheir Barista and communication skills to give us all a positivestart to the day. Each coffee is served with a beautiful smile andsome personalised art.

Towards the HSC and BeyondTowards the HSC and Beyond

Mr Michael Kelly continues to deliver his extremely helpfulcareers newsletter which has details and information regardingall things careers (universities, TAFE and more). It haseverything from UAC tips and reminders, to virtual universityinformation nights and online HSC revision courses that havebeen set up by universities. I remind all students to read thenewsletter carefully and be proactive when thinking about andexploring your future. If any parents would like to be includedin the list to received this, please contact Mr Kelly [email protected].

Andrea HuxleyAndrea Huxley

Year 12 Leader of Pastoral CareYear 12 Leader of Pastoral Care

Youth Ministry (YMOs)

This week our YMOs, Georgia and Conor, focused on theHoly Trinity. Georgia and Conor have continued their onlineministry via MacKillop’s ministry Instagram page(@mackillop_youth_ministry). We continue to encourage staff,students and parents to follow this page as the focus is tospread faith and encouragement whilst building a greater senseof community.

Last week, Georgia and Conor focused on the celebration ofPentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit. The successfullaunch of their brand new lunch time youth groups -‘Lighthouse’ for Year 7 and Year 8 students on a Thursdayand ‘J.O.L.T (Jesus Over Lunch Time)’ for Year 9 and Year 10students on a Friday has bought in many new students in ourschool community who are interested in exploring their faith.

At the beginning of this week, our YMOs challenged studentsto participate in ‘Bible Bingo’ which involves the participantopening the Bible to a random verse, reading it and prayingabout it throughout the week.

This week’s theme was ‘The Most Holy Trinity’, taken fromSunday’s Gospel and our YMOs talked more about what theTrinity is and how it is important to our Church in their weeklyIGTV that was posted today on the Instagram account.

Next week, Conor and Georgia will continue to run theirlunchtime youth groups in the chapel and the theme will bebased on the scripture ‘Whom shall we Fear’.

Music

“Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm theagitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent anddelightful presents God has given us.”

- Martin Luther

Future RehearsalsFuture Rehearsals

Given recent events one would be forgiven for lacking thedrive to practice and attend rehearsal. However, it is importantfor students and families involved in the Co-curricular Musicprogram to understand that there is still a reason to rehearse.Students who regularly attend will continue to develop theirsocial and emotional well being, teamwork skills andorganisational skills. In addition they will learn the value ofpractice and persistence.

Furthermore, in the absence of performance opportunities inthe short term the focus of rehearsals will be directed towardsthe Junior Instrumental Recital scheduled for September andthe Co-curricular Music and Dance Awards Ceremony inNovember. In addition, singers will be working towards theannual Sing for the Solomons Concert also scheduled forNovember. Providing additional interest over the comingmonths will be the opportunity for ensembles to be digitallyrecorded. This recording will be shared in term 4 as part of aCo-curricular Music and Dance Showcase package.

So, there remains a reason to continue waking early to attendrehearsal. There remains a reason to continue practicing and areason to keep music making part of your family.

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Rehearsal Schedule Term 2Rehearsal Schedule Term 2

SAPSS Marching BandSAPSS Marching Band ‘Come and try day’‘Come and try day’

Due to the disruption created by COVID-19 to rehearsals thisyear the SAPSS Marching Band will commence a ‘NewSeason’ beginning week 1 of term 3. As such, ALLALL studentsinterested in being members of the ensemble for this seasonare invited to attend a ‘come and try’ open rehearsal onWednesday July 1st at MacKillop College Hall from 3:30pmto 5:00pm. Wind, brass musicians, percussionist and colourguard dancers are all welcome!

Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events

SAPSS Marching Band ‘Come and Try’ RehearsalSAPSS Marching Band ‘Come and Try’ Rehearsal

Strike a Chord (Musica Viva Ensemble Competition)Strike a Chord (Musica Viva Ensemble Competition)

College AssemblyCollege Assembly

Glasshouse Lunch ConcertGlasshouse Lunch Concert

Junior Instrumental Music RecitalJunior Instrumental Music Recital

Year 12 Graduation MassYear 12 Graduation Mass

Year 12 Celebration of ExcellenceYear 12 Celebration of Excellence

Please contact Mr Denham with any questions relating to theco-curricular music program at MacKillop College or visit thecollege website and click on the Creative Arts tab.

Robert DenhamRobert Denham

Leader of Co-Curricular MusicLeader of Co-Curricular Music

Sport

Unfortunately, wet weather hindered our Athletics rotation thisweek in Year 9 and 10. Athletics will continue at school in Week8 for Years 7-10. Please refer to the schedules below for therelevant year group.

A reminder that all students require a hat at sport and alsothat you remain with your House group/class for the duration ofsport.

PLEASE NOTE: We will not be hosting our annual CollegeAthletics Carnival this year. If the Diocese decides to host aDiocesan Athletics carnival in Term 3 we will use the resultsthat have been collected during sport this term to run arepresentative Athletics trial for the top 10 students in each agegroup early in term 3.

Years 7 and 8Years 7 and 8

• Term 2, Week 10 - Wednesday 1st July, College Hall- all brass, wind, percussion students

• Term 3, Week 6 - Thursday 27th August, Senior &Junior Percussion Ensembles

• Term 3, Week 7 - Wednesday 2nd September,period 1, College Hall , Choir

• Term 3, Week 7 - Friday 4th September, 11:30am -2:00pm, Glasshouse - Ross Studio , HSC soloists.

• Term 3, Week 8 - Wednesday 9th September,6:00pm - 7:30pm, theatre, junior percussionensemble, junior band, flute, clarinet, saxophone,brass, string ensembles and selected junior soloists.

• Term 3, Week 10 - Wednesday 23rd September,9:45am - 10:45Am, St Agnes Parish Church,Collective Praise Band & Yr12 music students.

• Term 3, Week 10 - Wednesday 23rd September,11:45am - 1:15pm, college hall, choir and concertband.

• Students meet at the SeniorSenior OvalOval -- Teachers markelectronic rolls

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Year 9 and Year 10Year 9 and Year 10

FLINDERS - MPC

INNES – CANTEEN

MACQUARIE – FOUNTAIN

OXLEY – JUNIOR BASKETBALL COURT

CommunicationCommunication

All information regarding sport can be accessed throughthe MacKillop College Moodle page (link above) and alsothrough the weekly newsletter.

Representative SportRepresentative Sport

We still have not received any clarification regardingrepresentative sport when and if it may return to the schoolcalendar for Term 3.

Term 3 SportTerm 3 Sport

Over the coming weeks Year 9 and 10 students will beginto select their elective sport for next term. We will be takingstudents off site to various venues in Port Macquarie where thatvenue can provide appropriate social distancing measures.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact meby phone or email.

Remember to stay active and healthy.Remember to stay active and healthy.

Erin DenhamErin Denham

Leader of SportLeader of Sport

Library

Get GIFy with it!Get GIFy with it!

ClickView is the world’s leading producer of educational videos.Their team of educators produce content here in Australia fromPrimary, Secondary right through to Further and HigherEducation. Video is no longer a passive viewing experience.Interactive videos engage students in active learning, allowingeducators to assess students formatively and target theirteaching. Learn from some of ClickViews animators atLitFest2444 online during their pre-recorded event on the 15thof June 7pm - 9pm.

Students will learn the fundamental principles of animation anddesign, tips for creating an effective creative workflow, and thetools required to bring their own animations to life.

• Weeks 5-9 classes rotate through shot put, discus,javelin, long jump. Teacher stays with their class eachweek. Results will be recorded for student’s best jumpand throw.

• Year 8 students will participate in throwing eventsduring their Year 8 PDHPE practical lessons.

• Students meet in the following areas to have theirname marked off on the electronic rolls

• A reminder that all students require a hat at sport andalso that you remain with your House group/class forthe duration of sport.

• Students move off to their venue with their bags

• Students change rotations for Weeks 5-8 – staff eitherstay with the House group each week (Teacher 1) orat the event each week

• Weeks 5-8 a rotation of shot put, discus, javelin, longjump.

• At each rotation the house is split into their PCclasses. PC1 moves to Teacher 1 who runs a noveltyof their choice while PC2 moves to the event (longjump etc.) where the other two teachers run this eventand record results. The two PC groups change overat the end of the period.

• Weeks 9-10 House based sport (Basketball, Soccer,Indoor Sports, Soccer)

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ClickView attended #LitFest2444 in 2019 and the studentsproduced some amazing animations for a one day workshop.

Suzanne PensonSuzanne Penson

Teacher/LibrarianTeacher/Librarian

Parent Information

Homework Club

Our college offers two homework clubs for any extra time ourstudents may need during the week.

YearsYears 77 -- 1010 Homework Club is located in the MainMain CollegeCollegeLibrary onLibrary on

Monday - Thursday, 3.15pm - 4.30pmMonday - Thursday, 3.15pm - 4.30pm

YearsYears 1111 -- 1212 Homework Club is located in the SeniorSenior CollegeCollegeLibrary onLibrary on

Monday - Thursday, 3.15pm - 5.00pmMonday - Thursday, 3.15pm - 5.00pm

Canteen

Canteen HelpersCanteen Helpers

InIn thethe currentcurrent climate,climate, CanteenCanteen volunteersvolunteers willwill notnot beberequired until further notice.required until further notice.

Thank you for your understanding and take care.Thank you for your understanding and take care.

Uniform PoolUniform Pool

Keeping with Covid regulations, if you wish to access theUniform Pool, please phone the college canteen (via thecollege office) to check on the availability of the items youmay require.

School tiesSchool ties

School ties are available for purchase at the canteen for$20.00 each.

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