Principal's Message
TERM 2 SEMESTER 1
Bonjour à tous.
It was so nice to see our mums, dads and special ladies at the Mother's Day breakfast enjoying their morning with their children before school commenced. Many thanks to our dads who served the brekkie and to our wonderful parents and friends for their hard work making our Mother's Day stall & Breakfast a special experience for everyone. These types of events do take some time to organise, to set up and pack up and we appreciate everyone who makes these events happen.
We also thank them for their efforts in organising a social evening at the cinema last week but unfortunately this event had to be cancelled due to low numbers.
This year Catholic Education Week will be celebrated from Friday 15 May to 22 May, 2026 . The theme, ‘Every school a home of peace’, draws inspiration from the words of Jesus: “Peace I leave with you” says the Lord, “my own peace I give you”. (John 14:27).
This theme invites us to reflect on the vital role that peace, hope and faith play in shaping lives and nurturing flourishing communities. The theme, ‘Every school a home of peace’, speaks directly to the mission of Catholic education. We celebrate being welcoming, inclusive and a supportive school community where our students are nurtured to grow academically, spiritually and socially.
We invite families to discover the difference a Catholic education can make. Our school provides a supportive environment where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish.
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DIARY DATES 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| TERM 2 | |
| MAY | |
| Tue 12 | Gr 6 Activity Day at Mary MacKillop - all Gr 6 cohort will attend this event |
| Fri 15 | Round 3 Winter Sport vs Inverloch/Kongwak at Inverloch |
| Fri 15 - Fri 22 | Catholic Education Week |
| Wed 20 | SCHOOL PHOTOS |
| Thu 21 | Division Cross Country - Stony Creek |
| Fri 22 | Round 4 Winter Sport vs Mirboo North at Mary MacKillop Whole School Mass 9.30 |
| Fri 29 | First Eucharist Retreat at Mary MacKillop - all of Gr 4 cohort will attend this event |
| Round 5 Winter Sport vs Leongatha at Mary MacKillop | |
| Sat 30 | First Eucharist Mass Leongatha 5.30pm |
| Sun 31 | First Eucharist Mass Leongatha 11am |
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Merci,
Enjoy your weekend and happy Mother's Day to all our wonderful mums and to all the special women in our lives.
Liz
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Heavenly Father,
Thank you for the gift and joy of motherhood, for Your grace to love and care for our families amidst our daily struggles and competing priorities.
Please bless all mothers and those who have taken upon themselves the responsibility of motherhood. Grant us strength, patience, wisdom and may Your Holy Spirit constantly inspire and guide us as we nurture our families.
Comfort those who mourn the loss of their mothers and heal those who have been hurt by broken relationships. May Your peace and love surround them.
Help families to honour and support their mothers, showing them kindness, gratitude, and profound respect, so our hearts may be filled with joy and our spirits be uplifted.
I make this prayer through Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Saviour ever.
Amen.