Ocean Drive Port Macquarie NSW 2444 Subscribe: Subscribe: https://pmaclism.schoolzineplus.com/subscribe Email: Email: [email protected]Phone: Phone: 02 6583 2632 School Mission and Vision School Mission and Vision Our Mission Our Mission “Enabling every student to achieve the fullness of life.” Our Vision 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 global community.” Week 4, Term 3, 14th August Upcoming Events Week 5 Week 5 Sunday 16th August 20th Sunday of the Year 1
School Mission and VisionSchool Mission and Vision
Our MissionOur Mission
“Enabling every student to achieve the fullness of life.”
Our VisionOur Vision
“MacKillop College will be a place that nurtures authentic, courageous, faith-filled people with a passion for learning, respect forrelationships and an ability to contribute to a global community.”
Week 4, Term 3, 14th August
Upcoming Events
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Sunday 16thAugust
20th Sunday of theYear
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Year 10 YouthMinistry Visits atthe Soup Kitchen6.30am - 8.00amEcumenical CareCentre
Wednesday 26thAugust
Day 8 HSC Trials
Thursday 27thAugust
Day 9 HSC Trials
Friday 28th August Day 10 HSC Trials
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Principal
Community ConnectionsCommunity Connections
“For it is in giving that we receive.”“For it is in giving that we receive.”
Saint Francis of AssisiSaint Francis of Assisi
I believe it is a really important aspect of any school to developconnections between our students and the wider community.As a MacKillop community, we also encourage all to live outthe Mary MacKillop’s value of “Never see a need without doingsomething about it.”
The past couple of weeks, even despite our COVID-19restrictions, the College has been able to provide assistance inareas of need throughout the wider community. Following strictCOVID-19 guidelines, our Hospitality students have assistedwith catering for the Aged Care facilities in the parish, andthe Youth Ministry students have been working in a variety oflocal volunteer organisations to support the most needy in ourHastings community.
The St Agnes' Food Services staff at the Marian Centre arecurrently quite short staffed and the supervisor commented thathaving our students has been a blessing. He also commentedthat they have really been working at maximum capacity and hewas impressed with their level of initiative and commitment.
What most pleased me about these experiences was howmany of the students commented on what they took away fromhaving helped others.
"The Mackillop College Street Retreat exposed us to the needs"The Mackillop College Street Retreat exposed us to the needsof our local community and allowed us to work with a variety ofof our local community and allowed us to work with a variety of
incredible organisations providing services to people facingincredible organisations providing services to people facinghardship. The connections we formed and appreciation wehardship. The connections we formed and appreciation we
received were definitely highlights of the experience, remindingreceived were definitely highlights of the experience, remindingus of how our gifts can be used to serve others and how theus of how our gifts can be used to serve others and how thesmallest actions, such as treating everyone with the dignitysmallest actions, such as treating everyone with the dignity
they deserve, can have the largest impacts."they deserve, can have the largest impacts."Kashia McGrathKashia McGrath
Parent PartnershipsParent Partnerships
A number of parents have spoken to me about being unableto participate in the parent webinar with our 2020 SchoolImprovement critical friend, Aam Voigt in Week 3.
Fortunately Adam has recorded this and is happy to share thepresentation with parents. I encourage all parents to watch thewebinar as it explores the current work Adam is doing withMacKillop College staff on building positive relationships andengaging students in their learning.
Whilst Adam’s presentation outlines the work he is doing withstaff, he also gives some very helpful tips on how parents canincorporate the same strategies in their parenting.
I would welcome any feedback from those who attended inWeek 3 or those who are able to watch the webinar via the link;
Adam Voigt Real Schools Parent Information WebinarAdam Voigt Real Schools Parent Information Webinar
Meet the ExpertsMeet the Experts
This week's Meet the Expert is Stewart Smith.
Name: Stewart Smith.
What subject(s) do you teach?
Junior Science, Biology, Chemistry.
What high school did you attend?
Trinity Senior High School, Wagga Wagga.
What university did you attend and what course(s) did you doafter finishing school?
Macquarie University: Bachelor Science in Biochemistry andMolecular Biology.
UTS: Diploma of Education.
What or who inspired you to become a teacher?
The ability to get younger people inspired about Science.
What would be your proudest teaching moment in your careerto date?
Seeing students in Year 10, 11 & 12 develop into effective adultlearners and achieve results well beyond their expectations.
What are you reading at the moment?
The Mandibles by Lionel Shriver.
What quote best describes your approach to teaching?
Effort is the best predictor of future success.
Favourite non-work related hobbie?
Playing music or brewing beer.
What do you love most about your work?
The ability to work with students and staff in so many differentareas e.g. Science, music, sport.
Cath EichmannCath Eichmann
PrincipalPrincipal
Evangelisation
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I wasthirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a strangerthirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a strangerand you invited me in,and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me,I needed clothes and you clothed me, II
was sick and you looked after me,was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and youI was in prison and youcame to visit me.”came to visit me.” (Matt 25:35-36)(Matt 25:35-36)
As we head into our Vinnies Winter Appeal, we are challengedto remember the fact that Jesus called us all to serve those whoare less fortunate than us.
This week we started our Vinnies Winter Appeal and haveinvited students to bring in any warm clothing or blankets thatmay be able to help those who are struggling during this winterseason.
https://player.vimeo.com/video/447006018
Students can bring in the clothes and blankets to their PC anytime.
MacKillop College Street Retreat in Daily Life 2020MacKillop College Street Retreat in Daily Life 2020
Over the last two weeks, some of our Year 11 studentsparticipated in our first MacKillopMacKillop StreetStreet RetreatRetreat inin DailyDaily LifeLife,during National Homelessness Week.
Our focus for the retreat was taken from Peter 1:4-10 “Each ofyou should use whatever gifts you have received to serve othersas faithful stewards of God’s Grace in its various forms”.
The students shared their gifts of compassion, hospitality andlove as they worked in various ministries within the PortMacquarie-Hastings community.
The event was a wonderful success with the students feelingthat they had learned about what it means to follow in thefootsteps of Jesus, what homelessness really is, and how easyit is to get involved and serve the community. During this timethe students were reminded of the fact that each person isspecial in God’s eyes no matter what circumstances they findthemselves in and that spending time, listening to the storiesof the many people they encountered was the biggest gift theycould offer.
It was a joyous way to spend time with peers and it was reallyfun for both myself and the other participants to be a part of
something like this. - Ashleigh Parkin
"Street Retreat has been incredible! I will try to continue thisservice into my life once the retreat is over." - Sienna Toohey
I think that the best part of this 'retreat in daily life' has beenthat we have been able to see the impact that these
organisations are having in our local area. It is crazy to thinkthat there are so many people living such different lives to us in
such close proximity. This week has definitely beeneye-opening for all of us and we have all gained a sense of
appreciation for the local organisations helping those in need."- Kashia McGrath
A reflection on the reading from Mass this Sunday;
College photos for Years 7 - 10 will be taken on Friday, 21stAugust (Week 5 of Term 3).
Please see below for information on pricing and packs.
Students were issued photo envelopes during PC onWednesday, 12th August.
Year 7
Year 7 continue to work hard in class but they also like recessand 'hanging' with friends! Here’s a few snaps of Year 7memories.
CongratulationsCongratulations
Congratulations to the following students who have received aSilver Principal’s Award: Emma GalvinEmma Galvin, Grace HartleyGrace Hartley andGeorge WornerGeorge Worner.
Congratulations to the following students who have received aPastoral Coordinator’s Award: RonanRonan BarltropBarltrop, BelindaBelinda BulgerBulger,MM CameronCameron, EmilyEmily CastiglioniCastiglioni, LauraLaura ClarkeClarke, EdwardEdward CoombesCoombes,EmmaEmma GalvinGalvin (x2), BenjaminBenjamin GoldieGoldie, GraceGrace HartleyHartley, RubyRubyO’BryanO’Bryan, KahdiaKahdia RadleyRadley, JasonJason ShuttleworthShuttleworth, MadelineMadeline StrongStrong,Kory ToniKory Toni, George WornerGeorge Worner and Bindi ZimmermanBindi Zimmerman.
Bronwyn AveryBronwyn Avery
Year 7 Leader of Pastoral CareYear 7 Leader of Pastoral Care
Year 8
A little black boy was watching the balloon man at the CountryFair. The man was evidently a good salesman, because heallowed a red balloon to break loose and soar high up in the
air, thereby attracting a crowd of prospective youngcustomers. Then he released a blue one and a yellow one and
a white one. They all went soaring up into the sky until theydisappeared. The little boy stood looking at the black balloonfor a long time, then asked, “Sir, if you sent the black one upwould it go as high as the others?” The balloon man gave theboy an understanding smile. He snapped the string that heldthe black balloon in place and, as it soared upwards, said, “It
isn’t the colour, son. It’s what’s inside that makes it rise.”
The Prayer of the Frog (Vol.2)The Prayer of the Frog (Vol.2)
Anthony de MelloAnthony de Mello
As part of our ongoing anti-bullying programme, all students willbe surveyed in Week 5.
Whilst, for most of our students, it appears that bullying isa minor issue or not affecting them, those targeted canexperience a very difficult time. The most common form ofbullying at MacKillop occurs online. Too often, people will saythings online about another person that they would never say tothe person’s face. Why is this so? Perhaps it is because, in theonline world, you cannot see the hurt and harm you are causingas when you look at a person’s face. Negative comments aboutappearance, personality, friendships, family, ability and morecan do enormous harm.
The story above illustrates how much one’s self concept andself-esteem can be directed by what others say to us. It alsopresents the truth that what is important in this life is not seenfrom outside appearances, but revealed by our relationships.
People are like stained glass windows. Their true beauty is onlyrevealed by the light from within.
We will continue to address bullying at the school andencourage students to use their words and actions to lift peopleup rather than to put them down.
At MacKillop College, we define bullying as:
Bullying can involve individuals or groups and can happen inperson or online and be overt or covert.
Bullying will probably continue if no action is taken.
Bullying is not the same as conflict or social dislike, eventhough, in some cases, the outcome of both can be bullying.
• involving a misuse of power in relationships;
• repeated verbal, physical, social or psychologicalbehaviour; and
• it is intended and its repeated use causes harmdistress and fear.
Elective Selection Year 9 2021Elective Selection Year 9 2021
Students have this week received their digital Electivehandbooks and selection sheets. All students should have theirElective choices entered online by Friday, 21st August.
Parents are encouraged not only to sign the hardcopy ofElective Selections, but to engage in discussions about themost appropriate electives for their child. At its simplest, theelectives chosen should be subjects where the child hasinterest and ability.
Code of PresentationCode of Presentation
As mentioned last week, I am taking the opportunity over thenext few weeks to remind families of the College expectationsregarding uniform. My focus this week is hair and gum.
HairHair
We expect that the hair styles of both boys and girls should beneat and tidy in appearance and should not be of an extremetype that will draw attention to themselves. Moderation inappearance is required. Hair should be clean, well-groomedand neat. Boys’ and girls’ long hair should be tied up if it isshoulder length or longer. All hair accessories must be of black,white or gold.
Students (boys and girls) should not use dye or blondingcompounds in their hair, except for natural highlights that arenatural to the individual student’s own hair colour. Hair shouldbe cut in such a way that it does not hang over the student’sface. The Principal reserves the right to exclude students whodisregard these requirements.
Boys must be clean shaven at all times.
GumGum
Chewing gum is not permitted.
I request that parents review these expectations with theirchild.
God bless.
Peter MurphyPeter Murphy
Year 8 Leader of Pastoral CareYear 8 Leader of Pastoral Care
Year 9
In Week 3, students had an extended PC lesson where theyhad to work as a team and complete a riddle and thencomplete a challenge. Below are some photos of thechallenges students performed. Congratulations to MrsThompson's 9I3 on winning this challenge.
Glen LittlerGlen Littler
Year 9 Leader of Pastoral CareYear 9 Leader of Pastoral Care
Year 11
Final Term for Year 11 students
Year 11 students have settled in nicely to their last Term oftheir Preliminary year! Really quite crazy how fast that timegoes. Throughout this ten-week period there will be manyassessments with a culminating exam block at the end of theTerm.
We have had a Year group meeting to go through the rules forthis period but thought it would be worthwhile to repeat someof them below.
Rules and expectations for the exam block are as follows;
• If there is a Hand in Task it must be submittedfollowing the assessment instructions (that is onlineor in person) prior to 8.45am on the due date. If astudent is sick, Hand Ins still must be submitted bythe due date and time.
• Exams are split into two sessions, morning (9.00amcommencement), and afternoon (1.00pmcommencement), students should arrive at theCollege at least 30 minutes prior to their exam time toensure they are ready to commence.
• Sport or normal uniform can be worn, however,whichever uniform is chosen, it must be worncorrectly.
• Students are to bring all necessary equipment, forexample, calculators, rulers, pens etc, equipmentcannot be borrowed during exams.
• If bringing in a pencil case and/or water bottle intothe exam room they must both be clear without anylabels.
• Phones, smart watches and ear pods are notpermitted in the exam room.
• Student ID/library cards need to be brought to examsand placed on their desk.
• Students are to have no written material with themunless permitted by the exam notification, and shouldhave no writing on any part of their body - hands, legsetc.
• A serious attempt must be made to complete theexam. Failure to do so will result in a zero and thestudent re-sitting the exam. Regardless of subjectsbeing dropped, 13 units must be completedsatisfactorily or the student cannot progress into thefinal year of Stage 6.
• Students may leave the College once exams arecompleted, or arrive late in the day for an afternoonexam. If remaining at school between exams studentsmust be in the John Mullin Centre (Library), or StudyCentre.
• Students may go home between exams but they arenot allowed to drive others home and back to theCollege.
As stated we have gone over these rules with the studentsso they should be familiar. If you are unsure or would likeclarification on anything please contact me to discuss.
Important dates for you to note for the end of this Term:
Monday, 14th SeptemberMonday, 14th September: Start of Exam Block
Tuesday, 22nd SeptemberTuesday, 22nd September: End of Exam Block
Wednesday, 23rd SeptemberWednesday, 23rd September: Celebration of Excellence
Friday,Friday, 25th25th SeptemberSeptember: Last day of term - Year 11 feedbackday
I am looking forward to seeing the progress of our young menand women this Term.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Lisa KableLisa Kable
Year 11 Leader of Pastoral CareYear 11 Leader of Pastoral Care
Year 12
HSC Trial ExaminationsHSC Trial Examinations
I would like to wish Year 12 all the best for their upcoming HSCtrial exams, which begin next Monday. It has been a busy Termcompleting the learning and refining the skills needed for eachof their exams. Both the students and their teachers have beenworking very hard!
We have found some time in the past few weeks to enjoy eachother’s company amongst the stress, with a mixture of Yoga,PC challenges and Year group sporting competitions.
Last week we managed to fit in a Dodgeball competition afterour Year group meeting, and then played Basketball togetheron Friday. In addition to that, I have loved doing yoga with agroup of the students every Tuesday morning. Year 12 haveexpressed that they love the time they get to spend together asa whole Year group, which is a lovely reflection on the positiverelationships they share as a group.
I would also like to congratulate all the students of practicalsubjects who have been putting in many extra hours as thedue date for their final product draws nearer. Congratulationsto the students who studied Dance and who completed theirHSC practical exam this Thursday. Best of luck to students whostudy the following subjects, and whose final HSC work is duevery soon; Music, Timber, Textiles, Drama and Art.
The trial exam notification is attached below. Students arereminded of the importance of being at the exams at least 20minutes before the scheduled time. This will alleviate any stressabout arriving on time and will give them time to go throughtheir personal preparation techniques. The trial exams are thefinal step in the school based assessment and for many this willbe the first time they have sat an exam with a duration of threehours.
After the trial exams, Year 12 have a lot more fun to fit inamongst their hard work as we plan together to create the bestpossible farewell for this wonderful group of young people. I askif parents could please help me out here by sending a toddlerphoto of your child to JennyJenny HuntHunt,, Business Manager. Some ofthe students have already done this but others are either tooshy or have been putting it off.
Year 12 Leader of Pastoral CareYear 12 Leader of Pastoral Care
Music
“Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm theagitations of the soul;
it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents Godhas given us.”
- Martin Luther
• Anyone accessing Special Provisions will becontacted by Teacher Assistant Rosie Ross in regardsto the venue.
• It is the student's responsibility to read the ExamTimetable. Misreading the timetable is not acceptedas misadventure.
• If the student is sick on the day of an exam, theymust ring the College by 8.45am to notify that theywill not be attending the scheduled exam - a Doctor'sCertificate MUST be obtained on that day and forsubsequent days that they are absent from school(a(a ChemistChemist CertificateCertificate willwill notnot bebe accepted)accepted). As soonas they are well enough to return to school they areto present to the office by 8.45am with the Doctor'sCertificate ready to complete the missed exam.
• Additional assessment information regarding theCollege's Policy and Procedures can be sourced fromour 2020 Assessment Handbook2020 Assessment Handbook.
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
MacKillop College partnered with the NSW OlympicsUnleashed Program. The Australian Olympic Committee’s(AOC) Olympics Unleashed program, presented by Optus, hasmoved into the digital classroom, with more than 70 New SouthWales schools signing-up to connect students with Olympianssharing lessons in resilience and goal-setting.
On Wednesday, 12th August, students in Years 9 and 10were fortunate enough to hear from Rohan Browning, a 100mSprinter that has represented Australia at the CommonwealthGames. Dylan De Domizio, Cayden Briscoe, Cian Cowdrey andHudson Harmer asked Rohan some extremely relevant andthought provoking questions on achieving balance, team versesindividual sports, and finding/getting the best from your coach(some he had never been asked before).
Rohan’s talk was very motivational as he spoke candidly withour students. His message was very powerful and heencouraged our students living in regional areas to continueto set goals and strive to achieve them. He provided a veryrealistic, humble and powerful insight into what it takes to beone of the best track and field athletes our Country has everseen. A favourite quote of Rohan’s;
“If you can dream and not make dreams your master;
If you can think and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with Triumph and disaster
And treat those two impostors just the same”.
Rudyard KiplingRudyard Kipling
Rohan is the 3rd, fastest ever, Australian in the history of trackand field with a Personal Best of 10.08 seconds. He narrowly
missed out on a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games by0.001second. Rohan grew up playing Cricket and Rugby Unionand found a love of running as a late teen and has never lookedback. Rohan’s message was about triumph verse disaster asan athlete and how sacrifice, balance, time management skills,resiliency and goal setting has allowed him to overcome injuriesand performance setbacks to pursue a career as an eliterunner. His Sporting heroes are Kurt Fearnley, Ellyse Perry andPeter Norman, all Australians. Rohan is also completing hisstudies to become a Lawyer.
To stay up to date with the latest changes in the schoolrepresentative sport pathway click on the following links.
Diocese of Lismore SportDiocese of Lismore Sport https://sport.lism.catholic.edu.au/
Catholic Schools NSW SportCatholic Schools NSW Sport https://csnsw.sport/
Community SportCommunity Sport
If your child has achieved outstanding sporting results in theircommunity sport, we would love to hear about it. Please emailmyself, or your child’s respective Leader of Pastoral Care, sowe can acknowledge these achievements.
If you have any questions regarding sport at MacKillop College,please do not hesitate to contact me by email at the College.
Remember to stay active and healthy.Remember to stay active and healthy.
Erin DenhamErin Denham
Leader of SportLeader of Sport
Maths Tutorials
Maths Tutorials with Mrs RobertsonMaths Tutorials with Mrs Robertson
Tuesday - FridayTuesday - Friday
7.45am - 8.30am7.45am - 8.30am
Room 12 Main CollegeRoom 12 Main College
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 JohnJohn MullinMullinCentre onCentre 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.
