Over 350 students gathered at Barlow Park recently, to compete in the District trials for Athletics. This district event enables students the opportunity to compete against our Cairns Independent schools, to then progress further to the Peninsula Trials. Our MacKillop Athletes, did an awesome job representing MacKillop in their events. It was wonderful to see […]
High Frequency Words
What are High Frequency Words? High Frequency Words are the most commonly used words that we read and spell. Words such as the, said and was are examples of high frequency words. The days of the week, colour names and number names are also considered high frequency words. In the past, students were taught to […]
Before School Care commences
This year has seen the start of Before School Care yay! We love seeing our children walk in with bright and happy faces early in the morning. So far we have had a wonderful two weeks of Before School Care and look forward to many more to come. Our children enjoy a yummy, healthy breakfast […]
Back to School
To assist parents and caregivers with preparations for the return to school in 2017, we have produced a “Parent Ready Reference Book”. Click here to download the Parent Ready Reference Book This publication provides some essential information about our community, our vision and mission, as well as organisational arrangements for 2017. While we encourage you […]
MacKillop Way Awards
We have introduced weekly awards presented at Friday Assembly recognising students, who in their demonstrated attitudes and behaviour choices, have a lived understanding of the Mackillop Way. Our College values are based on core Christian values and form the basis of the MacKillop Way: In the spirit of Christ and following the example of St […]
Blessing and Opening Ceremonies
Friday’s Official Blessing and Opening ceremonials were a fitting high point of the week. We are so proud of our students and the manner in which they carried themselves. Thanks to Bishop James for leading us in the blessing ritual. Our own Mrs Lyndal Rick was amazing in her preparations of the student community and […]
Catholic Education Week
We are just concluding Catholic Education Week (CEW) activities and celebrations. This annual event is held to promote the special ethos of Catholic schools and to highlight the great things that take place in Catholic schools every day. The theme for this year’s celebrations is: Opening Doors in the Year of Mercy. Catholic education strives […]
Playground
I had the privilege of spending some time in Grade 3 and hearing about their plans for a playground. The students had to design the playground and draw it up from a birds-eye view. There was rich discussion about the elements of a playground and consideration of the likes and needs of different children. Here […]
Sporting News
Congratulations to those students who are taking part in the Cairns Hockey competition this season. We hear you did a wonderful job at your first event on Friday night. If you would like to know more about Hockey and be a part of the team, please contact Brother’s Hockey representative Kathy King on 0413 377 […]
Yellow Crazy Ants
Readers of the Cairns Post may be aware of a recent story reporting calls for the Federal Government to continue funding of containment and eradication measures for Yellow Crazy Ants (YCA) in our region. From the outset I want to reassure the College community that the challenge presented by Yellow Crazy Ants is well managed […]
