The start of Term 3 has been a busy one. We have celebrated NAIDOC Week, 100 Days of Prep, and Catholic Education Week. I wish to acknowledge three of our staff members who were nominated by colleagues here at the MacKillop for the Docemus and/or Spirit of Catholic Education Awards. Please congratulate them for their […]
National NAIDOC Week 2023
NAIDOC celebrations are held across Australia this week (July 2 – 9) to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The 2023 National NAIDOC Week theme is For Our Elders. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate […]
Junior Secondary Sport
Congratulations to our first-ever Junior Secondary Sport team members. The Year 7-9 students were very proud to gain a place in the sporting teams of Soccer, Volleyball, AFL, Touch, Netball and Basketball yesterday. We look forward to our first game against St Mary’s next term. Check out our college Facebook page for more photos
Year 9 STEM Excursion to JCU
Our students have been learning and developing engineering solutions to improve the sustainability of different industries. Yesterday, they learnt from academics in various fields of engineering who develop solutions to real-world problems. The students had a wonderful time on campus and left feeling inspired. Thank you for having us James Cook University Cairns Campus! Check […]
Incursions and Excursions
Last week, a number of our Primary students participated in some exciting activities and excursions. Our Year 3 students visited the Cairns Museum, Art Gallery and Esplanade. They have been studying change over time in our local area and, at each of these sites, the students were able to see first-hand the changes to both our natural […]
Reconciliation Week 2023
National Reconciliation Week 27 May – 3 June Be a Voice for Generations #NRW2023 National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements and explore how we can contribute to reconciliation in Australia. The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2023, Be a Voice for Generations, encourages […]
Mungalli Falls Camp
The Year 7 camp was a week-long adventure filled with a range of activities that tested the students’ skills and abilities, as well as their team building and problem-solving skills. The campsite was located in the beautiful rainforest of Mungalli Falls, and the students had the opportunity to explore the area through a range of […]
Year 10 Cook Up a Storm
Butter Chicken – a family favourite! Our students did a fantastic job preparing their food safely and cooking perfectly! Mums and Dads – now you know your Year 10 student can cook this weekly meal for you.
Walk Safely To School Day
On Friday, 19th May, MacKillop Catholic College will participate in ‘Walk Safely to School Day’. This is an annual event where all School students are encouraged to walk and commute safely to school. It is a Community Event promoting Road Safety, Health, Public Transport and the Environment. We will meet at the Edmonton Storm car […]
ANZAC Day
We have had a busy start to the term in the Primary Years. Our MacKillop Catholic College students and staff participated in three local ANZAC Day services at Edmonton, Gordonvale and Cairns City. It was great to see so many families attend in order to show our gratitude and respect for those who served and […]
