Calling all MacKillop Alumni!

Join our Alumni Facebook group to stay up to date on all alumni achievements and any flashbacks from the archives.

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/Enj8LAi1Ttb2yqWD/

We are seeking to expand our alumni database as we head into our 31st year and connect generations within the MacKillop Catholic College community. With an updated phone number and email address, we can continue to share exciting alumni achievements that can inspire our current students and bring updates on the latest reunions and College-wide events.

Please email communications@mackillop.tas.edu.au with your updated contact information to stay in the loop on all things MacKillop.

Fresh from the printers!

Fresh from the printers!

Our Semester 2 2025 edition of the MacKillop Spirit Magazine has just arrived and is now available online here, https://www.mackillop.tas.edu.au/community/publications/#.

Filled with artwork from the MKC Mob, alumni achievements and many more exciting adventures from Semester 2 at MacKillop Catholic College. This twice-yearly magazine celebrates the strong sense of community present at the College and the exciting learning and cocurricular opportunities on offer.

Happy reading!

Clipboard: Your Season Starts Here!

All families and students should now be logged into Clipboard, our new Activities Selection portal. This is a significant step forward in our ability to offer and manage extracurricular opportunities like after-school sports, instrumental lessons, arts and academic programs, clubs, and events.

We are using Term 4 as a soft launch, with the focus solely on after-school sports. When you log in, you'll see that we have kept the platform simple. Your Activity Selection panel will only show options available specifically for your child. For example, a Year 7 student's portal will not be cluttered with activities only open to Year 10s.

We are also keen for our community to be aware of the extracurricular sporting options available across the College. In Term 4, we are pleased to offer:

The High School Girls Cricket Gala Day
AFL
7/8 and 9/10 Boys Cricket
7/8 Boys Tennis
7/8 and 9/10 Girls Tennis
7/8 and 9/10 Girls Touch Football
7/8 and 9/10 Boys Touch Football
7/8 and 9/10 Boys Volleyball

Starting in 2026, we will gradually expand the variety of options available for selection. We trust this one-stop-shop will help busy families manage and schedule their child's after-school and in-school commitments. We believe this is the beginning of a transformative sign-up process for everyone involved.

Need Support? Should you require assistance with accessing Clipboard, please reach out to ictservicedesk@mackillop.tas.edu.au

If you have questions about our Term 4 sporting options, please email sport@mackillop.tas.edu.au

Uniform shop update!

Please note that the College Uniform Shop, Perm-A-Pleat, will be relocating to 1/46 Mornington Road, Mornington. The shop is expected to open on Wednesday 29 October, with online orders available in the interim for click and collect via the MacKillop Catholic College website, https://mackillopcatholiccollege.permapleat.com.au/shop/.

Once opened, the trading hours of Perm-A-Pleat will be:

Tuesday 8:00am - 12:30pm

Wednesday 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Thursday 10:00am - 6:00pm

Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm

School Holiday Trading Hours

Perm-A-Pleat will close for School Holidays on Thursday 18 December 2025.

Holiday trading hours for back to school 2026 are as follows:

Tuesday 13.01.26 8.00am-4.00pm

Wednesday 14.01.26 10:00am-6:00pm

Thursday 15.01.26 10:00am-7:00pm

Friday 16.01.26 8.00am-4:00pm

Saturday 17.01.26 8.00am-4:00pm

Tuesday 20.01.26 8.00am-4.00pm

Wednesday 21.01.26 10:00am-6:00pm

Thursday 22.01.26 10:00am-7:00pm

Friday 23.01.26 8.00am-4:00pm

Saturday 24.01.26 8.00am-4:00pm

Tuesday 27.01.26 8.00am-4.00pm

Wednesday 28.01.26 10:00am-6:00pm

Thursday 29.01.26 10:00am-7:00pm

Friday 30.01.26 8.00am-4:00pm

Saturday 31.01.26 8.00am-4:00pm

Perm-A-Pleat will resume normal trading hours from Tuesday, 3 February 2026.

Important Information Regarding Metro Bus Fare and Travel Pass Options

To ensure a smooth journey every time, please ensure your student is equipped with cash, a Metro GreenCard, or a Bus Pass when they travel on Metro services.Metro Tasmania’s pricing schedule:

· Cash Fare - $1 per trip· GreenCard - .80c per trip, with a daily maximum payment of $2 per day irrespective of how many trips or the length of trip taken

To apply for, replace or top up a Metro GreenCard: https://www.metrotas.com.au/fares/greencard/

To apply for or renew a free bus pass for students travelling for school purposes takes approximately 10 minutes via:

https://www.service.tas.gov.au/services/transport/public-transport-concessions-and-passes/apply-for-or-renew-a-student-bus-pass-for-free-travel/

Social Media Age Restrictions

As you may be aware, the social media restrictions for under-16s will come into effect on Wednesday, 10 December 2025. From this date, many social media platforms will no longer allow Australian children under the age of 16 to hold an account. The aim of the restrictions is to improve online safety for young people.

It is important to note that compliance with this mandate is the responsibility of the social media services, and parents do not need to delete accounts themselves, but they should be aware and supportive of the delay. This change will not affect any of the College’s learning platforms, information channels or social media groups. At MacKillop Catholic College, we understand that this may cause distress for some of our young people. The eSafety Commissioner has provided several resources on their website to help parents and young people prepare for this transition. These include explanations of the change, resources to assist with preparation, guidance on supporting young people who may struggle, suggestions for ways they can stay connected, and information on how the ban will be implemented. Preparation for the upcoming restrictions are important and Pastoral Care Teachers will be working with their groups on this. Students under the age of 16 will be provided with the “Get ready for the social media age restrictions 8-step action plan for under-16s” sheet. They will work on this at school and, if necessary, take it home to complete. If this sheet is lost, it is available on the eSafety Commissioner website under the “Young people” tab. One of the most important things we can do is reassure our young people that if they are finding this difficult, there are adults they can talk to—including their parents, the pastoral care team at school, and their teachers. Seeking help is the best way to manage these challenges.

If this is difficult, the eSafety Commissioner website suggests a range of counselling and support services. You can also contact your child’s Pastoral Care Team for assistance. If you have any questions or need support, please feel free to reach out to your child’s Pastoral Care Teacher, or Head of House.

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