Learning Pedagogy and Innovation

Women Who Lead Forum 2026

On Wednesday 28 October, four of our Year 11 and 12 students attended the Women Who Lead Forum 2026, hosted by South Gippsland Shire Council in partnership with the Victorian branch of the Australian Local Government Women's Association (ALGWA VIC).

Accompanied by Laura Higgins and Bekk Anthony, students Jasleen Dhillon, Lily Smairl, Bella Piasente and Matilda Jorgensen participated in an evening designed to inspire and support women interested in leadership, particularly within local government.

The forum provided valuable insights into the realities of being a female leader in local government, exploring both the challenges and rewarding aspects of elected representation. Students had the opportunity to hear about leadership experiences, challenge common misconceptions, and consider their own potential to become future leaders within their communities.

It was a wonderful opportunity for our students to engage with inspiring female leaders, broaden their understanding of community leadership and reflect on the importance of women's voices in decision-making.

We sincerely thank South Gippsland Shire Councillor Clare Williamsfor extending the invitation to our students and providing them with this valuable learning experience.

Learning Intentions and Success Criteria – Parent and Carer Feedback

As part of our ongoing commitment to improving teaching and learning at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College, we are seeking feedback from parents and carers on our whole-school focus on Learning Intentions and Success Criteria.

This work forms an important part of our College's Annual Improvement Plan (AIP), which identifies the consistent use of Learning Intentions and Success Criteria as a key priority for strengthening teaching practice and improving student learning outcomes.

Throughout 2026, our teachers have continued to embed these practices into their lessons, supporting students to understand what they are learning, why it is important and what success looks like.

As we reflect on our progress and plan for 2027, we are gathering feedback from students, staff and families to help evaluate the impact of this work and identify opportunities for further improvement.

We invite all parents and carers to complete a short feedback survey. Your insights will help us better understand how students communicate their learning at home and how we can continue to strengthen our teaching and learning practices.

Complete the Parent and Carer Feedback Survey here:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/27GzUqNaYy

We appreciate your time and contribution to this important process of reflection and continuous improvement.

2027 Booklists – Now Available

Booklists for all 2027 year levels (Years 7–12) are now available through Campion, our College's supplier of print, stationery and digital learning resources.

Families can access their child's resource lists and place orders online to ensure students have the materials they need to begin the 2027 school year.

Important ordering information:

• Order-by date: 13 December 2026
• College resource code: W7W2
• Order online: https://order.campion.com.au/

We encourage families to place their orders before the closing date to ensure resources are fulfilled and available for use from the first day of school.

Campion provides a range of resources to assist families with the ordering process, including instructional videos and ordering guides available in 11 languages.

Helpful links and support:

• How to Order – Campion Parent Hub: https://campion.com.au/parents/how-to-order/
• Frequently Asked Questions: https://campion.com.au/support-help/support/
• Email: help@campion.com.au
• Phone: 1300 433 982

We thank families for their support in preparing students for a positive and organised start to the 2027 school year.