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A last-minute reminder that our Parent Info Sessions are on this week! Year 11 is on tonight (Mon 9 Feb) and Year 7 is on tomorrow (Tue 10 Feb). Both sessions kick off at 5:30pm at the Padua Campus.

09.02.2026 05:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

We have well and truly settled into the 2026 school year now. Welcome back to all students and staff and good luck for the year ahead!

03.02.2026 23:02 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Looking forward to seeing everyone next week! Years 7, 10, 11 and 12 start on Monday 2 February, and Years 8 and 9 return on Tuesday 3 February.

30.01.2026 02:52 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

IT’S GRADUATION DAY!

30.11.2025 21:41 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

This morning we had a visit from the Hon. Annika Wells MP, the Federal Minister for Communications and Sport, as well as the Member for Bean, David Smith MP, so they could chat to some of our students about the upcoming social media ban, which is now just one month away.

09.11.2025 23:39 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Congratulations to our Brendan Marsh Teacher of Excellence recipient for 2025, Mr Jeremy Margosis. This award has been presented to Mr Margosis at our campus assemblies this week and last.

04.11.2025 22:55 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

The Outdoor Ed Camp is due back around 4:30-4:45pm.

31.10.2025 05:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

It’s the start of Term 4 today! Welcome back to staff and students!

13.10.2025 21:08 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

It’s MACKILLOP DAY! We hope everyone has a wonderful day of fun and celebration!

11.09.2025 23:15 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

The bus back from Wagga today is expected to be 30 minutes late for an arrival of 5:30pm.

05.09.2025 05:07 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Our Year 12 ATAR-seeking students are about to commence the ACT Scaling Test. Good luck to all involved!

25.08.2025 22:28 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

The Friday and Saturday shows of Cinderella are now officially SOLD OUT! Thanks for your support!

15.08.2025 03:12 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Tickets will be available at the door for tonight’s (Wednesday) performance of Cinderella.

13.08.2025 03:18 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Tickets for the Friday and Saturday performances of our musical are selling very well, so book your seats today to make sure you don’t miss out: compasstix.com/e/sloqlnzipa

12.08.2025 23:20 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Today’s Staff Spirituality Day happens to fall on the Feast Day of our College patron, St Mary MacKillop. The focus for today is around keeping the spirit of Mary alive in our school into the future.

08.08.2025 00:16 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Don’t forget that Friday 8 August is a pupil-free day!

07.08.2025 03:09 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Year 12 Retreat buses will start arriving around 4pm. If you are collecting a student, please park on the basketball courts or car parks and leave the bus bays free. Thank you!

01.08.2025 04:38 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

It’s Term 3! Welcome back and all the best for the new semester!

21.07.2025 22:11 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

We would like to confirm that classes are running as normal on the Padua Campus tomorrow. Students in Year 10 who are not on Urban Challenge will have their Reflection Day at the St Peter’s Campus. There is no pupil-free day on Friday 4 July.

03.07.2025 05:03 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Year 7 Camp bus update 27/6: buses arrived a bit late to Collaroy so arrival could be delayed by up to 45 minutes. Further updates to come.

27.06.2025 03:47 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Year 7 Camp bus update 25/6: buses will start arriving back at school at 5:45pm. When coming to collect your child, please do not park in the bus bays. You will be able to park on the basketball courts and in the car parks.

25.06.2025 06:37 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Exam period kicks off today, with Year 10 this week and our Senior students next week. Good luck, everyone!

09.06.2025 22:34 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Mr Lee to leave MacKillop at end of 2025 - St Mary MacKillop College

It has been announced that our Principal, Mr Michael Lee, will conclude his time at MacKillop at the end of the 2025 school year.

Mr Lee’s contract was set to expire this year and he decided not to seek another extension.

Full announcement:
www.mackillop.act.edu.au/index.php/ne...

29.05.2025 03:13 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Due to the current weather conditions and the forecasted rainfall, the Cross Country Carnival scheduled for tomorrow at both campuses has been cancelled. Information for students who wish to qualify for the ASC will be shared through Student Messages and Canvas.

22.05.2025 04:12 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Our Year 9 Outdoor Ed return trip is a little ahead of schedule and should be back at the Padua Campus at 4:15pm.

16.05.2025 05:24 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

It’s the first day of Term 2! Welcome back to all our students and good luck for the term ahead!

29.04.2025 02:29 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

It’s the last day of Term 1. Happy Easter and all the best for the school holiday break!

09.04.2025 23:24 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Our Year 12 students are 3/4 of the way to their goal of raising $80,000 in the Relay for Life. Can we help them reach it? Donate today at: www.relayforlife.org.au/fundraisers/...

25.03.2025 23:07 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Congratulations to Gurabang (Spirit) and Meup Meup (Championship) for taking home the silverware at the conclusion of yesterday’s Athletics Carnival!

25.03.2025 23:06 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

We wish our Year 11 students well as they head to Jindabyne for retreat today!

19.03.2025 21:20 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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