General News

Denise Tan

Mathematics - Cranbourne Campus

"From the College Archives"

Did you know that the original suggested name for MacKillop Way, Clyde North, was Mary MacKillop Way? The Nomenclature Board rejected the name as being too specific to a particular person. So, the Board decided on the more generic MacKillop Way.

The name MacKillop is a Gaelic derivation of ‘son of Phillip.’ In turn, Phillip comes from the Greek word ‘philos,’ which means love. This is quite an appropriate surname when you consider the life and work of Mary MacKillop.

Mary MacKillop was still fresh in the minds and hearts of Australian Catholics when the first students entered the Clyde North Campus in 2011. This was because Benedict XVI canonised St. Mary of the Cross MacKillop in October 2010.

There is a symmetry between Mary MacKillop and the Clyde North Campus: St. Mary of the Cross MacKillop is Australia’s first canonized saint, and one of the newest universal saints. The Clyde North campus was the newest campus in the Diocese of Sale.

The name MacKillop Way and MacKillop House reminds the community of St. Peter’s College, Clyde North Campus of both the role that Mary MacKillop played in Catholic Education and the vibrant nature of Catholic Education, which is apparent in the community of St. Peter’s College, Clyde North Campus.

Greg Nelson

College Archivist

Reclaim, Recycle and Reuse

FUNDRAISING

St. Peter's College with families, staff and students raise vital funds for our sister school Bishop Epalle Catholic College in the Solomon Islands. This year focus is to help them complete their Computer lab with both computers and internet connectivity.

Each year we undertake a number of low effort and high impact fundraising activities.

Two such activities are our Entertainment Membership sales, where we receive 20% of the cost of each membership purchased, using our link, and our Rotary Club ‘Win a Car’ Raffle with a Kia Picanto valued at $21,250 up for grabs, where we receive 100% of the cost of each and every ticket back. $2.00 Tickets available from College Reception.

We are also kicking off our campaign with 20% of each sale of the 'Entertainment' membership to go towards the computer lab requirements, with the aim of further linking their Senior students with our St. Peter's College Senior students and teachers.

And there is something in it for you too. With your membership you can save well over the cost of your membership in discounts on holiday activities, dining, travel, shopping and much more.

The Entertainment Book is a local, national and international restaurant and activity guide which provides hundreds of up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers for the finest restaurants, cafes, attractions, activities, retailers and hotel accommodation.

Membership gives you exclusive offers that are virtually restriction free, offers to enjoy all year long.

The Entertainment Digital Membership puts the value of the Entertainment Book into your Apple or Android smartphone. With 'near me'  technology and the ability to show and save using your phone, this is perfect for the person on-the-go, with no Card or Voucher to present.

By clicking on the link below you will ensure that the fundraising dollars from each membership purchased comes to St. Peter's College Fundraising initiatives.

April Hampson

Marketing Manager