We are right in the middle of one of the most exciting weeks of the year for our students; Mary MacKillop Week! It’s our opportunity each year to take time to remember and celebrate Australia’s first and only saint, Mary MacKillop, whom our school was named after. Our school’s name was chosen by the students some 35 years ago. Prior to that, we were known as Ballajura Catholic Primary School. From what I have been told, we were almost called St Matthew’s. However, the decision makers of the day listened to our students, and we were named after Mary MacKillop instead, which I think was absolutely the right choice. This Friday, our current Year 6 students along with all of the other classes will lead our community in organising the Mission Fete. All money raised will be given to the Sisters of St Joseph (Mary MacKillop’s order of nuns) who will use it to help children receive an education in poor countries such as East Timor. It certainly is keeping the spirit of Mary MacKillop alive in our community!
