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Friday, 12th August, 2016

WHAT’S ON IN WEEK 5 TERM 3 Sunday, 14th August - 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time - 9.00a.m. St Agnes’ Parish Mass. MacKillop College providing morning tea Monday, 15th August (Day 1) - Last day of HSC Trials - Feast of the Assumption - MacKillop College Feast Day celebrations - Year 12 Hospitality RSA course Tuesday, 16th August (Day 2) - Years 7 - 12 Science workshop at Toormina Wednesday, 17th August (Day 3) - Creative Arts Festival in the Lochinvar Centre and PAC from 6.00p.m. - Year 11 Earth and Environmental Science field trip to Shelley Beach Thursday, 18th August (Day 4) - Diocesan Athletics Carnival in Coffs Harbour - SHINE gathering 2016 in Coffs Harbour Friday, 19th August (Day 5) - SHINE gathering 2016 in Coffs Harbour - Bookings for Parent/Teacher interviews close 10.00a.m. - MathInspiration excursion to Newcastle Saturday, 20th August - HSC French Continuers oral exam COMING UP IN WEEK 6 TERM 3 Sunday, 21st August - 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday, 22nd August (Day 6) - Drama and Industrial Technology – Timber HSC practical marking from 22nd August to 2nd September - Years 7 -11 Parent/Teacher interviews in the junior MPC from 4.00p.m. Tuesday, 23rd August (Day 7) Wednesday, 24th August (Day 8) - Year 12 Earth and Environmental Science field trip to Shelley Beach - Debating day with St Joseph’s Regional College - Year 9 Brainstorm in the junior MPC from 2.00p.m. Thursday, 25th August (Day 9) Friday, 26th August (Day 10) - Duke of Edinburgh Bronze 2nd expedition PARENT CALENDAR: As events continually change, we have placed our calendar on the College website. Please visit http://pmaclism.catholic.edu.au/about-us/mackillop-college-calendar to view the calendar.

MACKILLOP COLLEGE SOCIAL JUSTICE AWARENESS DAYS, 2016 3rd March World Wildlife Day 26th May National Sorry Day 6th August Hiroshima Day 25th November White Ribbon Day

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

CONGRATULATIONS – NEW POSITIONS

LEADER OF ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF PASTORAL CARE Mr Warren Lorger, who has been the Leader of Pastoral Care for Year 10, has taken up this new position. Warren

brings a wealth of experience to the important role at the College and I am very confident he will carry out this role

in a professional manner and achieve great success.

YEAR 10 LEADER OF PASTORAL CARE Mrs Ellen McKell is working with Year 7 this term while Mr Dom Ashe is on leave; at the end of this term she will take up the role of Leader of Pastoral Care for Year 10. Ellen has been working in this area of Pastoral Care since the beginning of Term 2 and has bought a very gentle and calm approach to this special position in the school. Ms Tracey Bewicke will be the Leader of Pastoral Care for Year 10 until the end of this term. Tracey has returned to full-time work this year and has filled this role in a previous school; she is looking forward to working with Year 10. I am sure that her positive and professional approach will ensure her success. We are very lucky at MacKillop College to have so many wonderful leaders for our students. I wish Warren, Ellen and Tracey all the best as they embark upon these new roles.

Warren Lorger Ellen McKell Tracey Bewicke

Leader of Administration and Year 10 Leader of Acting Year 10 Leader of

Pastoral Care Pastoral Care Pastoral Care PARENT AND TEACHER INTERVIEW EVENING - MONDAY, 22 nd AUGUST 4.00p.m. - 7.30p.m. It is very productive to have parents, teachers and the student involved in interviews so that everyone is clear about future directions and the effort that will be required. As a school we aim to encourage students to take control of their learning and to recognise the growth they are achieving in both social and academic areas. The ‘interview’ is an important opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and to build communication and understanding between home and school. If everyone is well-prepared, even a short interview can be productive and very worthwhile:

ASSESSMENT TASKS DUE IN WEEK 5 Year 12 Monday HSC Trials In class assessment Year 12 Friday English Extension 2 Hand in assessment Year 11 Monday Hospitality In class assessment Year 11 Thursday Economics Hand in assessment Year 11 Friday Textiles Hand in assessment Year 9 Tuesday History In class assessment Year 8 Thursday PDHPE In class assessment

HOMEWORK CLUB – Week 5 Junior Library: Monday to Thursday 3.20p.m.- 4.00p.m. Senior Library: Monday to Thursday 3.15p.m.- 5.00p.m.

MATHS TUTORIAL – Week 5 Junior Tutorial is held in room 12 on the junior campus Tuesdays and Fridays, 7.45a.m.- 8.30a.m. Senior General Maths Tutorial is held in room 49 on the junior campus Mondays, 7.45a.m. to 8.45a.m.

• Keep a list of questions you want to discuss with the teacher.

• If you want to discuss a specific matter, telephone in advance so the teacher can be prepared with the

information you are seeking.

• Ask your child if there are matters they would like discussed.

• Be ready to ask questions, or admit you do not understand.

• Share helpful information about your child or family circumstances. Teachers are appreciative of anything

that helps them to know their students better.

• Make sure that you have discussed any issues which may have arisen from the Semester One report and in

the interview seek feedback on progress in this area.

CONGRATULATIONS PARENTS - A SUCCESSFUL SOCIAL EVENI NG On Saturday night we had an extremely enjoyable parent social gathering at Cassegrains Winery which was a fantastic venue for a lovely dinner, some great conversations and lots of fun. Students would have been impressed with their parents as they displayed great talent on the dance floor! Sincere congratulations and appreciation to the parent social group who are led by Debbie Ward, thank you to Mrs Wendy Kelly who was the organiser and planner from the office and thank you Lynn Lelean who was our MC on the night. We all look forward to the next event which is on Friday, 16th September. I encourage all parents to consider attending the events organised by the MacKillop College Parent Social group as they are keen to get as many parents as possible connected and build stronger relationships throughout the MacKillop College parent community.

“May the Spirit of the Lord be with you”

Anne O’Brien Principal aobrien@lism.catholic.edu.au

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – CURRICULUM AND ADMINISTRATION NEWS

YEARS 7 TO 11 PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS Parent/Teacher interviews will be held between 4.00p.m. – 7.30p.m. on Monday, 22nd August for families with children in Years 7 to 11 in the College Hall. If this date does not suit, I encourage you to make contact (phone or email) with your child’s teachers. I also encourage all students, where possible, to attend the parent/teacher evening. You can now book interviews at times that suit at www.schoolinterviews.com.au and follow these simple instructions. When you click finish, your interview timetable will be emailed to you automatically - check your junk mail folder if you do not receive your email immediately. For parents who do not have access to the internet at home, at work, at a friend’s house or on their phones, a computer kiosk will be available at our front office on the junior site from Friday, 5th August onwards, so that parents can still make their own bookings. Students with written permission from parents may also have access to the kiosk.

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Interviews are strictly 5 minutes and spaces are limited. If you require more time, please contact your teacher directly to make alternative arrangements. Parents can change their interview bookings any time prior to the closing date by re-visiting the www.schoolinterviews.com.au website, and using the event code. Remember to use the same name and email address you used when you made your original booking. BOOKINGS CLOSE on Friday, 19th August at 10.00a.m. Adam Kelly Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Administration ajkelly@lism.catholic.edu.au

OFFICE NEWS SUBJECT AND EXCURSION STATEMENTS Term 3 subject and excursion fees are due on Friday, 19th August IF PAYING IN FULL. Payments via Bpay are encouraged on a regular basis (weekly/fortnightly) for those who are not making payment in full by the abovementioned date. Parents are asked to ensure the regular amount is sufficient to clear the total balance by the end of November. Please note: Year 9 parents are reminded that full payment will be required by Monday, 22nd August for the Canberra Excursion. Year 8 parents have been billed for the South West Rocks Camp to be held in Week 10. Payment for this camp is due by Monday, 19th September. Year 12 Graduation tickets must be paid for in full before seating can be reserved. Any queries regarding these accounts should be directed to the main college office (Ocean Drive).

YEAR 12 NEWS 2017 SAPSS GAP YEAR TRAINEESHIPS All Year 12 students were emailed information regarding these positions for next year. A copy of the full information sheet is at the back of this newsletter. Interested students should contact the senior office for a role description, associated duties/responsibilities and expectations. Successful trainees will be required to complete a suitable course (usually through TAFE) in conjunction with the school position.

• Teachers’ Assistant (Available at MacKillop College,Newman College and St Joseph’s Primary, Wauchope) • Creative Arts (Available at St Joseph’s Regional College and MacKillop College) • ICT (Available at St Joseph’s Regional College) • Sport/PDHPE (Available at St Joseph’s Regional College, MacKillop College and Newman College) • Canteen & Food Services/Hospitality (Available at St Joseph’s Regional College) • Youth Ministry (Available at St Joseph’s Regional College, MacKillop College and Newman College)

Co-curricular Music (Available at St Joseph’s Regional College) • TAS (Available at St Joseph’s Regional College and MacKillop College)

Students will need to apply in writing to the respective Principals (and deliver to their front office):

• Jim Dempsey - St Joseph’s Regional College, Port Macquarie • Anne O’Brien - MacKillop College, Port Macquarie • Stephen Pares - Newman Senior Technical College, Port Macquarie • Patricia Coelho - St Joseph’s Primary School, Wauchope

Applications should include a covering letter and resume, preferred schools indicated as well as interest in any other schools. Child protection requires successful applicants to undertake employment screening. Applications close 26thAugust 2016, interviews conducted early September 2016 and successful applicants notified in writing early term four. GRADUATION DECORATING COMMITTEE The first of these meetings will be Wednesday, 24th August in the senior library, not Wednesday, 17th August as in the previous newsletter – the Creative Arts night, showcasing the talents of Year 12, is on the 17th August. FEAST DAY CELEBRATIONS Just a reminder for students to wear sport uniform for our Feast Day celebrations on Monday. Don’t pack books, lunch or your computers; do pack your recess, water bottle and hat.

Phil Lloyd Year 12 Leader of Pastoral Care plloyd@lism.catholic.edu.au

YEAR 11 NEWS YEAR 12 RETREAT An information note for the Year 12 Retreat went home with students last Wednesday. As you might be aware the Retreat for our Year 11 cohort will take place in Week 3 of Term 4, Monday 24th - Wednesday 26th October. Students have been reminded to return the Medical Form and the $75.00 deposit by Friday 19th August. Over the next Week students will be nominating their group of friends that they would like to attend Retreat with. YEAR 12 JERSEY Students wishing to order a Year 12 Jersey for 2017 are reminded to refer to the ordering guide which I circulated last week. All orders are to be completed on-line through the website: http://orders.reformclothing.com/. If a student’s ordering guide has been misplaced, extra copies have been made available at the senior office. NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE FORUM Two Year 11 students, Isaac Lawrence and Brock Sherlock were selected to attend this prestigious event – quite rare for 2 students to be selected from the same school. Both are keen scientists studying Biology & Chemistry and Physics & Chemistry respectively. This opportunity can only enhance their scientific interest and open potential doors to further tertiary study and careers. “The NYSF helps students moving into Year 12, who wish to follow careers in science, engineering and technology by introducing them to research and researchers, by encouraging the achievement of excellence in all their undertakings, and by helping to develop their communication and interpersonal skills. It also fosters discussion of, and interest in major national and global issues and emphasises the importance of maintaining continuing active interests in sport, arts and music. The NYSF’s mission is to provide community minded and science focused young Australians an opportunity for network development and insight into skills, careers and a lifetime of achievement in science, engineering and technology. The flagship event of the NYSF is the January Forum. Until recently this event had been held exclusively in Canberra and hosted by The Australian National University. In 2010 the NYSF introduced a third session, in Perth, co-hosted by the Curtin University and The University of Western Australia. One of the most important aspects coming from the NYSF is a network of friends, colleagues and support groups throughout Australia, which will be of value to participants for the whole of their lives.” At this stage I am unsure which of the universities these budding scientists will attend, but am confident they will have an amazing experience (as have past MacKillop attendees). Special thanks must go to the Rotary Club of Port Macquarie, in particular their Youth Director Diana Gammon, who sponsor half the cost for student so they can participate in this fantastic Youth Forum during the 2017 January holidays.

FEAST DAY CELEBRATIONS Just a reminder for students to wear sport uniform for our Feast Day celebrations on Monday. Don’t pack books, lunch or your computer; do pack your recess, water bottle and hat. Andrew Marsh Year 11 Leader of Pastoral Care amarsh@lism.catholic.edu.au

YEAR 10 NEWS

As of next week I will be taking on a new role of Leader of Administration and Pastoral Care, a position previously held by Ms Jennifer Campbell who is now our Assistant Principal of Pastoral Care. I have worked as a Leader of Pastoral Care for the past nine years and with the current Year 10 group since the beginning of 2015. With this new role I endeavour to still work very closely with this group and their new Leader of Pastoral Care until they move onto their senior studies. YEAR 10 MASS Our Year 10 Mass is fast approaching being on 1st September. This is one of the highlight events for Year 10 and the attendance of all students is expected. Parents and friends are also invited to celebrate mass with us on this day. Information will be sent home in the coming weeks. The general details are as follows: Where: St Agnes’ Church, Hay Street, Port Macquarie When: 12.00p.m. start After mass, Stephen Jefferys, our Police Liaison Officer, will present to the students in regards to alcohol and safe partying. I invited him as I know that this a concerning issue for all teenagers and their families. PASTORAL COORDINATOR’S AWARDS Congratulations to Tiana McEvoy and Luka Sagolj on recently receiving a Pastoral Coordinator’s Award. A just reward for their effort and application. Well done. FEAST DAY CELEBRATIONS Just a reminder for students to wear sport uniform for our Feast Day celebrations on Monday. Don’t pack books, lunch or your iPad; do pack your recess, water bottle and hat. Warren Lorger Year 10 Leader of Pastoral Care wlorger@lism.catholic.edu.au

YEAR 9 NEWS

YEAR 9 MASS Last Friday, Year 9 celebrated their mass together followed by morning tea. The theme of the mass was “community” and Year 9 showed a great sense of what community is with their involvement and participation in the celebration. Thank you to Mrs Adams, the musicians, Ms Lancaster and Mrs Smallwood. Also a special thank you to the parents, students and Pastoral Care teachers who created the sense of community.

CONGRATULATIONS Marraki Kilpatrick who took part in an interview process that saw him successfully gain a position with the AbSec Youth Ambassador Program. In the coming weeks Marraki will travel to Sydney to meet the pre-existing and new youth ambassadors. The purpose of the AbSec Youth Ambassador Program is to; Motivate and inspire the non-government sector and wider community; Influence Government and decision-makers; Speak publicly, with support from AbSec, on experiences and issues impacting Aboriginal young people across NSW. Congratulations to the following students who have received a Pastoral Coordinator’s Award: Paige Leishman and Jessica O’Brien. FEAST DAY CELEBRATIONS Just a reminder for students to wear sport uniform for our Feast Day celebrations on Monday. Don’t pack books, lunch or your iPad; do pack your recess, water bottle and hat. Glen Littler Year 9 Leader of Pastoral Care glittler@lism.catholic.edu.au

YEAR 8 NEWS

Thank you for your support of your son or daughter’s elective choices for Year 9, 2017. It was wonderful to witness excited and confident students looking ahead to the possibilities of learning and ready with their selection forms. The need for positive choices is paramount as Year 8 progress through second semester, towards camp and perhaps consider part-time work. This week Year 8 considered how they formulate their decisions in a variety of situations and may also be a worthwhile topic for discussion at home. Congratulations to the following students who have received a Pastoral Coordinator’s Award: Phoebe Hiatt, Charlie Keys and Sarah McLachlan. FEAST DAY CELEBRATIONS Just a reminder for students to wear sport uniform for our Feast Day celebrations on Monday. Don’t pack books, lunch or your iPad; do pack your recess, water bottle and hat. Nicole O’Connell Year 8 Leader of Pastoral Care noconnell@lism.catholic.edu.au

YEAR 7 NEWS THANK YOU Our celebration of ‘Family and Significant Others’ during Year 7 Mass on Monday was made even more special by the presence of so many parents. Thank you for celebrating with us and sharing morning tea! Your support is always welcomed and appreciated. FEAST DAY CELEBRATIONS Just a reminder for students to wear sport uniform for our Feast Day celebrations on Monday. Don’t pack books, lunch or your iPad; do pack your recess, water bottle and hat. It will be a great day for celebrating our College namesake, Mary MacKillop, and for building community spirit. Don’t forget to bring your sense of humour, spirit of mateship and a positive attitude! CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to the following students who have received a Silver Principal’s Award: Mason Hutchison, Samuel Poulton, Ayaan Sharma and Mia Wilbow .

Congratulations to the following students who have received a Pastoral Coordinator’s Award: Mackenzie Dawson, Nelson Gregory, Ashlan Hare (x2), Mason Hutchison, Elizabeth Mitchell, Ella Page, Charlotte Pearce, Nicholas Pirnie, Samuel Poulton, Ayaan Sharma, Mia Wilbow and Ella Wilson. Ellen McKell Acting Year 7 Leader of Pastoral Care emckell@lism.catholic.edu.au

TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY NEWS TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY CLASSES This week Mrs Hendrik’s Year 7 Technology class was visited by representatives of a new program currently being introduced in the Port Macquarie region. Boomerang Bags is a community driven initiative tackling plastic pollution at the grassroots level. The aim of the program is to reduce the use of plastic bags by providing alternative hand made shopping bags in local shops free of charge to ‘borrow & bring back’. Students attentively listened to a presentation from Shannon & Karen and then got right onto the job of cutting out bags! The project relies on the time and generosity of the local community. How can you help?

� Donating second hand materials: Linen, fabric offcuts, curtains – clean that linen cupboard out! (Donations can be left at the College office – thank you.)

� Volunteer to help make bags: Sewing skills not essential. � Spread the word – talk to your friends/follow us on facebook.com/boomerangbags

Shannon and Karen plan to visit Mrs Hendrik’s Year 8 Textiles class next week and very much appreciate the support of Mrs Hendricks and Mrs Di Kelly who are supporting the students. Please refer to the flyer in this newsletter for more details. If you can donate or assist, please contact Shannon or the College office.

Louise Hendriks Textile Technology Teacher lhendriks@lism.catholic.edu.au

DANCE NEWS DANCE GROUP EXTRA PRACTICE DATES MacKillop dance group will be doing two extra practices to make sure we are ready to perform at the eisteddfod on 22nd September - lock it in to see us perform. Please try and keep free 14th August and 28th August from 3.00p.m. – 5.00p.m. for practices being held in the MPC. Your child has a note about all these details if you haven't seen it already. Tournament of the minds is also on that day but this will be finished before we start, so those girls involved will be able to come after. Also those girls involved in the netball carnival please speak to your coaches about leaving early if possible so we have our whole group there. Thanks for your support. Jo Pilgrim and Brittany Skea

SPORT NEWS YEAR 7 Year 7 will begin a tennis/racquet sports unit. Steve Taylor, a local tennis coach, will be giving tennis lessons whilst PDHPE teachers will take students for round robin matches of other racquet sports in the College hall.

YEAR 8 Year 8 will begin rotations including hockey, tennis, multi sports, rock climbing and futsal.

WEEK

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Multi Sports

RA/ZF

TENNIS LHE/CC

HOCKEY

AH/DA/GL

RC (O2) - RM FUTSAL (O1)

WL/JC

WEEK 6

23.8.16

RC (F1) – DS FUTSAL (F2)

SA/DMU

Multi Sports

SS/CSE

TENNIS DD/RD

HOCKEY

PF/ZF

YEAR 9 Year 9 elective sports include the following: Sport Venue / Bus Mountain Biking Wayne Richards Park Gym Fit Junior Gym - school Walk for Fitness Variety of beaches or local walking tracks - bus 1 (11.30a.m.) Ten Pin Bowling Wave Bowl - bus 2 (11.30a.m.) Rock Climbing Centre of Gravity – bus 1 (11.30a.m.) School Sport 1; or School School Sport 2 School

YEAR 10 Year 10 elective sports include the following: Sport Venue / Bus Mountain Biking Wayne Richards Park Gym Fit Junior Gym - school Beach Games Variety of beaches – bus 1 (1.50p.m.) Walk for Fitness Variety of beaches or local walking tracks - bus 1 (1.50p.m.) Ten Pin Bowling Wave Bowl - bus 2 (1.50p.m.) Rock Climbing Centre of Gravity – bus 2 (1.50p.m.) School Sport 1; or School School Sport 2 School

This term’s sports have had lots of positive feedback, with Year 7 enjoying tennis lessons and Year 8 enjoying a rotation of different sports in and around our school and local facilities each week. Worth mentioning is Zumba in Year 10 where the group comes back happy, smiling and red faced each week after a fun work out. The groups doing Gym fit in our new gym are also working really hard and making great use of their time to achieve some specific fitness benefits. The Walking for Fitness groups are also enjoying the beautiful walks around Port Macquarie, taking in the views, watching the dolphins play whilst improving their aerobic fitness at the same time.

Week 5

15/8

18/8

Monday Day 6 7.1TB 7.2CC 7.3AH 9.10-10.50 TENNIS/

RACQUET GAMES Monday Day 6 7.7GL 7.8RA 7.9DM 11.10-12.50 Thursday Day 9 7.4TJ 7.5PF 7.6WL 11.10-12.50

Week 6 22/8

25/8

Monday Day 6 7.1TB 7.2CC 7.3AH 9.10-10.50 TENNIS/

RACQUET GAMES Monday Day 6 7.7GL 7.8RA 7.9DM 11.10-12.50 Thursday Day 9 7.4TJ 7.5PF 7.6WL 11.10-12.50

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Sport Event Date Athletics Diocesan Secondary Athletics Carnival – Coffs Harbour Thursday 18th August Soccer CCC Knockout – Junior Boys (hosting a Sydney team) TBA Netball Diocesan Netball Championships 1st September Rugby Union Youth Girls Championships – Crescent Head 7th September Athletics CCC Athletics - Homebush 16th September Netball 7/8 Schools Cup Netball State Final - Sydney 20th September

Andrea Huxley Leader of Sport ahuxley@lism.catholic.edu.au

COLLEGE MUSIC NEWS

“Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us.” Martin Luther King

SAXOPHONE ENSEMBLE & BRASS ENSEMBLE I am pleased to announce that ensemble rehearsals for Brass and Saxophones will commence again this term. Rehearsals will start in Week 5. Please ensure that you have registered your interest with Mrs Adams or Mr Denham. Mrs Green will be running these rehearsals on Thursdays. Please see morning notices for more details over the coming days. CREATIVE ARTS FESTIVAL The MacKillop College Senior Stage Band and the SAPSS Drumline will be accompanying music students at the Creative Arts Festival this year. Students are encouraged to attend the whole evening beginning at 6.00p.m. and concluded by approximately 9.30p.m. However, they must be present no later than 7.45p.m. to tune up and warm up. REHEARSALS IN WEEK 5 TERM 3 MONDAY

• No Rehearsals TUESDAY

• SAPSS Concert Band – 7.30a.m. – 8.45a.m, St Joseph’s Regional College • Percussion Ensemble – 8.00a.m. – 8.45a.m, J12 Music Room

WEDNESDAY • Senior Stage Band – 7.45a.m. – 8.45a.m, Performing Arts Theatre • Vocal Ensemble – 8.00a.m. – 8.45a.m, J16 Music Room • Choir – lunchtime, J14 Music Room • SAPSS Drum Line – 4.00p.m. - 5.00p.m. St Joseph’s Regional College

THURSDAY • Concert Band – No Rehearsals • Year 7 Vocal Ensemble – 8.00a.m. – 8.45a.m, J14 Music Room • Brass Ensemble – See morning notices • Saxophone Ensemble - See morning notices

FRIDAY • Little Big Band – 7.45a.m. – 8.45a.m, J16 Music room • Big Band – 7.45a.m. – 8.45a.m, Performing Arts Theatre • Junior Stage Band (Vocalists only) – lunchtime, J14 Music Room • Jazz Ensemble “Groove Merchants” – lunchtime, Performing Arts Theatre

UPCOMING EVENTS MARY MACKILLOP FEAST DAY MASS • Monday, 15th August, 9.00a.m, Praise Band and Vocal Ensemble

ASSEMBLY PERFORMANCE • Wednesday, 17th August, 9.00a.m, Junior MPC, SAPSS Concert Band

CREATIVE ARTS FESTIVAL • Wednesday, 17th August, time to be confirmed, Senior Stage Band, HSC Music students

PIANOS AND PERCUSSION LUNCH CONCERT • Friday, 2nd September, lunchtime, Performing Arts Theatre, HSC students and selected soloists

YOUTH MASS • Friday, 4th September, 4.00p.m. – 6.00p.m, St Agnes Church Port Macquarie

Please contact Mr Denham with any questions relating to the co-curricular music program at MacKillop College or visit the College website and click on the Creative Arts tab. Rob Denham Leader of Co-curricular Music rdenham@lism.catholic.edu.au

CANTEEN ROSTER – WEEK 5 TERM 3 Monday FEAST DAY NO HELPERS REQUIRED Tuesday Treena Heslop and Vanessa Wilson 11.00a.m. start Wednesday Judy Treadwell and Lindell Bailey 11.00a.m. start Thursday Priscilla Turnbull, Jo Madden and Lisa Richards 10.40a.m. start Friday Margie Cassegrain, Cindy Mullens, Leanne Hatherly and Jackie Jovanic 10.40a.m. start

COMMUNITY NEWS

Community news and invitations from the MacKillop College Parent social group are now accessible from our website on the following links: Community news: http://www.pmaclism.catholic.edu.au/about-us/community-news Parent connections: http://www.pmaclism.catholic.edu.au/about-us/parent-connections These items will stay on the website until the event has taken place.

JOPRIM will be closed for stock take from Thursday, 25th August to Saturday, 27th August. JOPRIM will re-open for normal trading on Tuesday, 30th August at 12.30p.m. Thank you for your understanding.

Circa - SNEAK PEEK!!! If you can’t make the main show then the Circa Sneak Peek is just for you!! Circus escapade at the Glasshouse The Circa Carnival comes to town with whimsical tales of creatures of the land and sea, who tumble, fly and leap and spin their way through the many wondrous worlds of the animal kingdom. If you are unable to come to the main performance on 7th September at 8.00p.m, why not come to the Sneak Peek at 4.00p.m, 7th September and at the lower price of only $18.50.

For the first time ever the Circa ensemble will perform a series of actual extracts from the main show. They will talk about their inspirations and training needed for the Acts you are about to see and end the presentation with a Q&A. The Artists are looking forward to questions from the audience on anything from lifestyle, diet, training and all things glamorous with being a circus performer!

http://www.glasshouse.org.au/Whats-On/Circa-Sneak-Peek-September-2016

OASIS RETREAT – For a registration form please contact the office on the senior

campus.

Would you like some part-time work during school terms? Or do you know someone who is interested in working short shifts during school days? We are looking for a traffic controller to provide school traffic control and supervision in the vicinity of St Peter’s Primary School & MacKillop Junior Campus. The ideal person for the role would possess a Blue Card (Traffic Training Controller qualification), however training will be provided to the right candidate if required. If you have excellent communication skills, are available from 8.00a.m. to 9.30a.m. and 2.30p.m. to 4.00p.m. on school days, we would love to hear from you! For further information contact Nichole Tassell, Human Resources Adviser on 65887444.

This parent workshop will provide strategies to positively support your teen.

Emotional Intelligence

Understanding the teenage brain How mindfulness can help with

emotional issues Positive communication to use with teens Problem solving with teens Setting Boundaries Technology / screen time: What to watch out for….

We invite you to join us on a journey

through the eyes of a teen!

Lismore Catholic Schools Parent Assembly promoting a faith that leads to fullness of life.

When:

Wednesday

31st

August 2016

5:30pm Supper

6:30 - 8:30pm

Workshop Presentation

Where:

MacKillop College –

Lochinvar Centre

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Promoting Mental Wellbeing in Teenagers

Parent Assembly and MacKillop College warmly invite all upper primary and

secondary parents and care givers from our Catholic schools to attend

Facilitated by Sara Phillips www.mindfulparentingmindfulcoaching.com