newsletter - term 4,week 2 october 2013, · mackillop college is situated in johnston, palmerston....

“May your journey always be filled with blessings, and may the life of Saint Mary MacKillop ignite in you the flames of faith and service”

Dear Members of MacKillop Catholic College Community,

Welcome Back On Tuesday it was my pleasure to welcome our young people back for Fourth Term at MacKillop College. Parents told me how their sons and daughters were ready and were up bright and early for their first day of the MacKillop College Term Four journey. You have my utmost commitment in making this Term a special Term (the best one yet) for your son/daughter, a term where they will be able to look back over many achievements, special memories and significant events with fondness.

Leadership Team The Leadership Team were back early planning and organising the term ahead. On Tuesday morning students had timetables sorted and teachers ready to run with their new programs thanks to the efforts of my leadership team. I am delighted to have Kirwan Thorbjornsen, Vanaja Arrakal and Christopher Trevillion stepping up to help lead the College this term in the area of Academic Studies. Our position of Deputy Principal – Academic Studies for 2014 will be finalised over the next few weeks. Marie Butt as APRE leads in the area of Religious Education, Michelle Chambers as Business Manager looking after Finance, and Kate Middleton as Office Manager. I am blessed to have such a fine team who bring with them a range of skills and abilities and who support me as Principal of the developing College.

Opening Prayer for the new Term

God of love and learning, as we begin this new school term, we thank you for the energy and the spirit that you renewed in us through the holidays. We thank you for the time to enjoy our family and friends and to reflect on what is important in our lives.

Let this term be marked by enthusiasm and love so that, with the inspiration of your Spirit, we may continue to grow in our faith.

Help us to fulfill Your hope for us with honest intentions and works of faith. May we be positive in our attitude, faithful in loving and generous in the service of others. Let us be gentle with ourselves and bring laughter, joy and love to others.

Lord, we thank you for our school community, knowing that we can learn from each other and we pray that all of us may grow as the people you call us to be. Amen.

Blessings always, Lauretta Graham - Principal

Newsletter - Term 4,Week 2 October 2013,

MacKillop Catholic College

285 Farrar Boulevard,

Palmerston 0831

PO Box 2608 Johnston

Palmerston 0831

Telephone: 08 89305757 Mobile: 0408 194775

Fax: 08 89305700 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.mackillopnt.catholic.edu.au

The Newsletters will be uploaded to our website this year. Use the link above.

“Never see a need without trying

to do something about it”

Principal’s Message P1 & 2

RE Report P4

LOTE News P4

Community News Student Achievements

P5&6 P7

Enrolments are now open for students wishing to en-ter MacKillop in Year 7 through to Year 11, in 2014. please contact the College for more information.

http://www.mackillopnt.catholic.edu.au


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MACKILLOP CATHOLIC COLLEGE

Lauretta Graham

Principal

New Staff … We have one new staff member who has started with us this term. We welcome Kate Brady. Though she has not yet received an extensive induction process she is certainly getting used to ‘how we do things around here’. Please make Kate feel welcome. She brings with her a rich experience and an eagerness to become part of our special community.

From the Principal’s Desk

Presentation Night – Your help needed urgently

Our College Presentation Night will be held on Thurs 21st November and part of the evening will be presenting a medallion to each young person who has represented the NT in sport or other activity. I need parents help to send us names of their sons or daughters, a photo and a brief description of the event. Please do this as soon as possible. Thank you.

Uniform Statement

As a condition of enrolment, students are to comply with our policy and are required to be neatly groomed and in correct uniform at all times, which includes excursions and other public functions at which the College is represented. Our policy addresses the total appearance of the student travelling to and from school and while at school. The uniform presents the College to the public and ensures a positive image in line with the College ethos as a Catholic College. The Principal or person/s appointed by the Principal, have the right to exclude any dress that does not ensure a positive image of the College.

Please ensure that all items of uniform are according to our expectations.

Make-up and coloured nail varnish are not part of the College uniform and are not to be worn. Boys are to have a clean shaven appearance at all times. The only jewellery allowed to be worn is a wrist watch and one pair of plain small studs or sleepers. Any exception to this rule needs to be authorized by the APRE. Students may wear their sports uniform on core PE days.

If on a particular occasion the correct uniform cannot be worn a note from parents is necessary. Constant uniform offenders will be asked to obtain the correct uniform from the College Office as the College takes pride in students’ appearance and reputation. Our uniform develops a sense of pride in, and identification with, our College.

Our Condolences

We offer our condolences to the family of Tyler Williamson on the death of her mother Jodi. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

You are invited to: MacKillop Catholic College Presentation Night MacKillop Catholic College Presentation Night

Commencing 6.30pm Commencing 6.30pm

in the College Libraryin the College Library

Please join us in celebrating our 2013 Academic Year! Please join us in celebrating our 2013 Academic Year!


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MacKillop Day!

The Principal, staff and students warmly invite Year 6 students enrolled in MacKillop for 2014 to spend a day at MacKillop College.

MacKillop College is situated in Johnston, Palmerston. We are, in 2014, a Year 7-11 Catholic Coeducation College educating in the footsteps of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop.

It is our hope that you will consider choosing MacKillop Catholic College for your secondary education in 2014 and spread the word to others.

About your day! On the morning of Come ‘n’ Bake it! Shake it! & Make it! MacKillop Day you will be greeted by members of the College’s Senior Leadership Team and student leaders at the College from 8.3oam.

It is suggested that you wear your normal school sport uniform and that you bring a drink bottle. We will provide you with recess and lunch.

We will begin your day at 9.00am where you will be given an opportunity to try all sorts of activities and lessons including: Science, Design Technology, Dance, Food, Textiles, Physical Education, Art and Music.

At the conclusion of the day we will gather in the school courtyard. Your parents can pick you up from here from 2.30pm.

We look forward to seeing you at Come ’n’ Bake it! Shake it! & Make it! MacKillop Day!



Congratulations

to the Japanese Speaking

Competition Winners!

Last term the continuers group of Year 8 & 9 Japanese students participated in a LTANT (Language Teachers Association of Northern Territory) Languages Showcase.

Students wrote and video recorded a conversation or role play about family and competed against various middle schools in the NT.

Congratulations to Tanisha Kamarudin and Rhiannon Bates of year 8 who won BEST TEAMWORK in the Middle School Category. Sandy Tran (Yr8) and Tamarah Hayward (Yr9) are also to be commended for their excellent role-play.

From the LOTE Department

From the Religious Education Department

Catholic Mission Month

October is Catholic Mission Month and classes are raising money for Australian Catholic Missions.

Marie Butt APRE

Our Lady Help of Christians Church in Woodroffe: All Saints Day 1 November – Mass times: 6.45 am and 6.00 pm

All Souls Day 2 November – Mass time: 8.30 am

Christmas Eve 24 December - Children’s Mass – Mass time: 7.00 pm

Christmas Eve 24 December – Vigil Mass – Mass time: 12.00 midnight Christmas Day 25 December – Mass times: 8.30 am and 6.00 pm

Zoe Saliba

LOTE Co-ordinator



Library News

From Monday 4th November to Thursday

7th November

All Welcome to come along and look at the Book Display!

Mrs Raelene Whiting

Library Technician

College Calendar of Coming Events

25th October World Teachers Day

30th October Scholarship Applications Due

1st November All Saints Day

2nd November All Souls Day

4th-7th November

Scholastic Book Fair

11th November P&F Meeting

Tuesday 19th November

Year 6 into 7 Orientation Day/Come ’n’ Bake it! Shake it! & Make it! MacKillop Day

Thursday 21st November

PRESENTATION NIGHT 6.30;PM

27thNovember Young Musician of the Year

28th November End of Year Music Concert & Creative Arts Display

Friday 6th December

17th December

Date Claimer - FAMILY CHRISTMAS FAIR - Volunteers needed to join the Planning Committee

LAST DAY OF TERM 4!

Student reports mailed to families


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College Fees Reminder Fee reminder statements were sent out earlier this term. Thank you to those who have paid. Prompt payment would be appreciated. Should you wish to discuss your statements further

please contact Michelle Chambers, Business Manager on 89305705 or email on [email protected]

Please refer to the letter attached to this newsletter.

Mackillop Catholic College Music Fun, Confidence, Excellence

We aim for students:

To strive to achieve their best potential To enhance their self-determination, motivation and confidence

To learn through encouragement, praise and respect To be personally challenged by an exciting curriculum

Contact David Graham, Instrumental Music Co-ordinator on 89305757 or email [email protected] for further information.

College Notice Board

School Officers Day!

MacKillop Catholic College celebrated this day by taking the opportunity to thank all our School Officers with a morning tea - and far too much

chocolate!

Dancing with the Celebrities!

MacKillop’s Tuckshop Assistant, Mr Dennis Winsley, attended the recent “Dancing with the Celebrities” Night and won a sash and trophy for his participation. Here he is being congratulated by Kate Middleton, our Office Manager.


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Let’s Celebrate our Student’s Achievements!

The Conoco Phillips Science Experience

Congratulations to Ethan Hunt , who, along with other students from MacKillop Catholic College, was nominated by Mr Yore, Pre-Service Science Teacher, to attend the Conoco Phillips Science Experience Scholarship Program. This experience runs for 3 days at Charles Darwin University and the Conoco Phillips Gas Plant. Ethan won the Scholarship! Students were selected from all over Australia to participate in this event..

P&F Corner

We are looking for

Donations

For our Christmas

Hamper

It will be drawn

at the Christmas

Fair on 6th

December

At MacKillop College

News just in! The MacKillop Catholic College just won the Under 16 years NRL Schoolgirls Rugby League Tag Team

Competition! Full report and photos next newsletter

On 22nd September Darcy Barnes was awarded his Black Belt in Taekwondo! Wow!

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