Catholic Identity and Mission and Wellbeing
Mr John Ryan - Deputy Principal
National Child Protection Week (4-10 September 2022)
National Child Protection Week (4-10 September) is an annual event starting on the first Sunday of September. This year’s theme ‘Every child, in every community, needs a fair go’ aims to spread the message that to treat all of Australia’s children fairly, we need to make sure every family and community has what kids need to grow up safe and supported.
To highlight National Child Protection Week, we draw your attention to this edition of SchoolTV - SEXTING
As teens develop an interest in sex, technology and apps make sexting easy, and unfortunately, acceptable amongst today’s youth. However, many parents are shocked to learn that children as young as 10 are sending naked pictures of themselves to friends and classmates via text and social media.
Sending this type of content is problematic for a child of any age, but over the years there has been a staggering increase of pre-teens using mobile phones to share sexual images and videos. Not only is this type of behaviour detrimental to a young person’s moral and ethical wellbeing, it also has legal implications placing them at risk of a criminal record.
In this edition of SchoolTV, parents will learn how to approach the subject of sexting with their children, as well as offer helpful strategies on dealing with the fallout should their child send or receive content containing sexual imagery.
Here is the link to the Sexting edition of SchoolTV https://mackillopleongatha.catholic.schooltv.me/newsletter/sexting
College Activities for National Protection Week
Child Safety Week as part of 2022 National Child Protection Week.
Our commitment to the protection of students is enabled in nurturing, respectful and safe communities where the uniqueness and sacred dignity of every young person is celebrated and they are able to flourish in their learning and development.
This vision is driven by the gospel message of love, justice and abundance, beautifully reflected in the words of John.
“I have come so that they may have life and have it to the full.”
John 10.10
What is happening for Child Safety Week at Mary MacKillop College?
Monday PPTX Presentation available for Teaching Staff
Monday College Safety Committee meeting strategically placed in the calendar
Monday Newsletter items with links to MacKillop School TV resource
Tuesday Video linked resource emailed to all Mary MacKillop College staff
Tuesday Email to all parents via Communication Centre with reference to MacKillop School TV resource
Tuesday Child Safety Newsletter published for students in the College
All Week Child Safety Week posters displayed around key areas of the College
Thursday RUOK Day September 8
All Week Posters are displayed in every sub school
Tuesday Set activity in the pastoral lesson
Catholic Identity and Mission
Walkathon Total as of Thursday Sept 1: $9600. Goal +$11,000.
Let’s keep working to achieve our goal. Only 240 of our 600 students have returned their cards. We ask that all families contribute to the benefit of our chosen charities.
Walkathon Presentation Assembly: Friday Sept 16 at 12.00pm
2023 Captain Process
July 20-22 Year 11 Leadership Retreat @ Milgrove Voting Student Leadership Information Forum (applications distributed) Completed
Tues Aug 9 Applications for all Student Leadership positions due Completed
Tues Aug 30 College Captain speeches at WSA Completed
Mon Sept 5 Shortlisted candidates for College captain will be notified
Mon Sept 12 College Captain Interviews with Mr Freeman and panel
Tues Sept 13 College Captains informed personally in meeting by Mr Freeman
Wed Sept 14 College Captains return their letter of acceptance
Friday Sept 16 Announcement made at Special Whole School Assembly (Walkathon Assembly)
17 Sep – 2 Oct School Holidays
October All other Mission Team Candidates to be interviewed DPs
