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Educational Choices - Grade 5 Discovery Day 2024
Those wishing to register for Monday, October 21st, or Thursday, October 24th (students from Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School, Cowes; St Joseph’s School, Wonthaggi; St Joseph’s Primary School, Korumburra; and St Laurence O’Toole Primary School, Leongatha) should note that their school administration teams will be in touch to organise this directly.
To register for Monday, October 28th (St John the Baptist Primary School, Koo Wee Rup, and all other primary schools), please click the below link:
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Year 12 Student Leaders Welcome & Commissioning With Bishop Greg
Last Thursday, as the School Captains we represented Mary Mackillop Catholic Regional College in a discussion group with Bishop Greg of Sale, among other school captains with six other schools under the Catholic Diocese of Sale. Last year, we shared a Zoom meeting with the Bishop and other School Captains to gather ideas of how we would accompany one another as leaders and make our school a place of encounter. This gathering was now an opportunity to reflect on the year and not only share how we have made Mary Mackillop a place of encounter through our success, challenges and failures; but to hear from like-minded students to gather insight on how we can also implement their initiatives.
We all met at Marist Sion House in Warragul and began the day with a Welcome to Country and a short liturgy. Then we came to the objective of the day and shared our successes in making Mary Mackillop a school of encounter. We talked about the great day we had at the Walkathon and all the social justice targets we have achieved through fundraisers and raising awareness for those locally impacted by poverty and injustices. We shared our experiences with the Sydney JJAMM Conference, leadership teachings on Year 7 Camp and how all Youth Ministry classes throughout the year have achieved so much in working towards the common good.
Once the discussion was over, we gathered for lunch and snapped a few photos with Bishop Greg before leaving to head back to school.
Overall, the day with Bishop Greg and other school leaders was insightful, and we are so grateful to Mr Freeman, and Nia Robinson for taking us so that we had this opportunity to grow more as leaders and individuals. We hope to pass down this valuable knowledge to the School Captains of 2025, whoever they may be. - Dinisty Francis, School Captain
Year 10 Youth Ministry
On the 30th of August, our Year 10 Youth Ministry students hosted a memorable First Eucharist Retreat for the Grade 4 students from St Laurence, Leongatha, and St Joseph, Korumburra. The day was filled with joy, learning, and meaningful activities that helped the younger students prepare for their upcoming First Communion.
The retreat featured a range of engaging sessions, including making unleavened bread, creating a skirt for the altar, and reflecting on the significance of the Eucharist. The Grade 4 students participated wholeheartedly, exploring the deeper meanings behind the Eucharist and developing their understanding of this important sacrament. The Year 10 leaders guided each group with enthusiasm and kindness, ensuring that everyone felt included and supported.
Overall, the retreat was a great success, filled with laughter, creativity, and faith. Thanks and wholehearted congratulations to the Year 10 students for their leadership and organization of the event. - Scott Blencowe, Learning and Teaching Leader - Religious Education, Student Leadership and Social Justice Animator
Flat Pack Furniture Design Excursion at Morwell TAFE
Pictured: Students participating in the flat-pack furniture design excursion.
Science Extension Incursion
Pictured: Students investigating the reactivity of metals with Hydrochloric Acid.
Year 10 Atomi Study Skills Learning Platform
All Year 10's have access to their own Atomi online Study Skills Learning Platform (www.getatomi.com) where they can work through modules related to:
- Study Techniques
- Memory and Learning
- Goals and Mindsets
- Cognitive Verbs
- Staying Productive and Looking After Yourself.
This is a great resource to use throughout the year to develop specific study skills that will help prepare students for tests, assignments, exams and for whichever pathway they have selected for Year 11.
Please see or email Mr. McCarthy (pmccarthy@mmcrc.catholic.edu.au) if you need help with accessing your account.
Year 12 Valedictory Mass & Dinner
If you haven't done so already, please book your Valedictory Dinner tickets by this Friday, September 13th. Tickets are $70 per person for a 2-course meal, including the student. Each student is allocated 3 tickets—1 for themselves and 2 for guests. If you require an additional ticket, please indicate this at the time of booking. While we cannot guarantee extra tickets, we will contact you if any become available after the registration site closes on Friday. We look forward to celebrating our Year 12s' time at the college on October 17th, 2024!
