Notices
2026 School Photos
This week, a letter was sent home with students, with information on how to order your school photos. Each student has a unique code allocated by the photographers; this code is recorded on the letter, along with a link to the photographer's website where photos can be viewed and purchased.
Monday May 4th is immunisation day here at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College!
Students in the following Year levels are to wear their sports uniform, to ensure access to upper arms (School dresses, although short-sleeved, are difficult to pull up), they must also have breakfast in the morning, and bring their drink bottle to their immunisations:
o Year 7 students
o Year 10 students
o Year 11 & 12 students who have booked an immunisation
The 2026 VCE General Achievement Test (GAT) will take place on Tuesday 16 June 2026.
Permitted materials
Students need to bring:
- Pens, pencils, erasers, sharpeners and rulers
- A clear water bottle
- All materials must be in a clear case
- Unmarked dictionary (no thesaurus)
- Regular scientific calculator
Not permitted: mobile phones, smartwatches, notes or any unauthorised materials.
Practice materials
Students can access past GAT papers and sample questions on the VCAA website:👉 https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/assessment/general-achievement-test/general-achievement-test
All students are encouraged to take the GAT seriously, come prepared, and approach the day with confidence. There will be an assembly at school in coming weeks related to VCAA details and the GAT. A brochure “Exam Navigator” will be handed out during this assembly which includes rules and requirements.
If you have any questions, please contact Dianna Malloy dmalloy@mmcrc.catholic.edu.au
Emergency Contact Information Updated on PAM
Unexpected illnesses and injuries are unfortunately inevitable, to make things run as smoothly as possible for your child/children at school, could you please ensure that your emergency contacts are up to date on PAM and that the emergency contacts are available to assist in the times that the parent/guardians are unavailable.
This is important to keep children safe and well cared for.
Thank you for your assistance.
School Photographs
This year we have a different process for ordering school photos. Once the photographer has prepared all photos for sale, parents will receive a link to the photographer's website to review and purchase photos directly. No forms need to be filled out or provided to the school or photographer.
At this stage we are waiting for confirmation that the photos are ready for purchase.
PAM / SIMON Everywhere
All school activities and permissions will be accessed by parents via the Parent Access Module (PAM) - the SIMON Everywhere app is no longer being used by the school.
Please go to the 'Parent Access Module' section of this newsletter for instructions on using PAM.