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 Farewell to the Class of 2025 

This week, we celebrated and gave thanks to our Year 12 students as their journey at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College comes to an end.

We celebrate you – your effort, your spirit, and your success. As you prepare for your final exams and look ahead to new beginnings, know that you go with our prayers, support, and pride.

In the words of our Principal, Mr Freeman:

"To each of you – the Class of 2025 – thank you for being a part of our lives and our community. We have valued your presence and your contribution. We are proud of the people you have become and excited for all that lies ahead.

May you take fond memories of your time at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College. May you always be sustained by your friendships and continue to support one another in the years to come.

Thank you for everything – God bless you and go well."

School Resource List and Calculator Ordering

School Resource List: Book and stationery lists will be available for Year 12 from Term 0, and for Years 7–11 by the end of October 2025.

Calculator Ordering: All students can order calculators before 16th November 2025 in preparation for next year by accessing the links below. 

Graphic calculators are for Year 10, 11 and 12 students (excluding Year 10 applied maths), scientific calculators are for all maths students across the school. This means Year 10 students and above are expected to have both calculators.

Mitchell Collocott - 10B

Over the school holidays, Year 10 student, Mitchell Collocott, was selected to take part in the Australian Defence Force’s competitive STEM Horizons – Air Mobility Program in Gippsland. This program brought together 25 students from Far North Queensland, Brisbane, New South Wales, and Victoria for an immersive four-day program that focused on innovative Defence and aerospace technology.

Participants worked in small teams to tackle real-world STEM challenges presented by Defence and industry partners. The program included site visits to RAAF Base East Sale, where students toured Jet Aviation, Pilatus, and Lockheed Martin facilities, and the Air Mission Training School. In addition to these activities, participants experienced life on base by staying in Defence accommodation and dining in the mess hall.

Teams were guided through the design thinking process, developing prototypes and presenting their ideas in a “shark tank” style pitch competition to a panel of Defence and industry representatives. This unique opportunity gave Mitchell valuable insight into careers in engineering, science, and technology within Defence, while also strengthening his teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills.

We congratulate Mitchell on being selected for this outstanding program and for representing our school with enthusiasm and commitment.

There are many opportunities for students to apply for additional programs and experiences throughout the year. There are so many wonderful activities that make great additions to a student’s resume. Please make sure you have subscribed for the MMCRC careers newsfeed to keep in touch with all the latest news, available resources and potential jobs and experiences.