From the Principal – Term 3, Week 7
Dear Parents and Caregivers
From 2027 onwards, all Catholic schools will now have a three week break between the end of Term 2 and the start of Term 3. A number of schools in other systems are already doing this, and from what I have been told, it has been well received. Therefore, please note these dates in your diary. In 2027, Term 2 will end on Friday 25 June for all students, and Term 3 will commence on Monday 19 July. Also, Term 1 will commence on Thursday 28 January for the students (teachers will start on Monday 25 January). As a one off bonus, all schools will be closed on Easter Tuesday which is Tuesday 30 March. We haven’t finalised the rest of the 2027 calendar yet, and we will get it to you later this year. However, please be aware of this significant change that will affect all schools in our system.
Scripture Reflection Psalm 103:13 ”As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who honour and trust in him.”
Father’s Day Dads, Grandads or the special man in your life; please don’t forget to come into the classrooms to spend some time with your children from 2.00pm on Friday 4 September. You may even be treated to a delicious donut. We don’t often get many dads into our classrooms, and this day is always a special one for our community. I really hope that as many of you as possible do come along and brighten up your children’s day. I take this opportunity to wish all the special men in our students’ lives, a wonderful day this Sunday.
Literacy Support In Week 8 this term, we welcome Mrs Danielle Roberts to our community. Danielle will take over the role as a Literacy Support teacher. However, it will be in a slightly different capacity from the Reading Recovery role as CEWA no longer provides training in this space. Danielle will work with the junior students who need extra support with their literacy skills.
Edu Dance I’m sure that most of you have already placed it into your diaries, however, please remember that the Edu Dance concert will be held in the hall for all students in the PP to Year 6 Gold classes, commencing at 6.00pm on Monday 21 September. All students are required to meet in their classrooms at 5.45pm in their costumes. The Kindy students will be doing their own special performance earlier in the day and parents have been notified separately.
Pilgrimage Please note that I will be away for the last two weeks of this term as I am going on a pilgrimage to Italy and France. CEWA have appointed Mrs Lisa Liebregts as the Short Term Principal in my absence. Term 3 finishes on Friday 24 September for all teachers and students and Term 4 commences on Tuesday 13 October for the students. The staff will participate in a professional learning day on Catholic mission and saints on Monday 12 October. I will be back for the start of next term and I look forward to seeing everyone again.
Kindergarten 2027 I am well into the enrolment process for next year’s intake. If you have a younger child who is coming here next year, please contact the front office immediately.
Laurie Bechelli
Principal
School News
Religious Education
Confirmation Mass
Last weekend our Year 6 confirmation candidates received their Sacrament of Confirmation. The students were a credit to themselves, their teachers and to their parents. The masses were so well prepared, and both class teachers liaised so well with the parish liturgy team and choir. A huge congratulations to Mrs. Sonja Robertson and Mrs. Jane Cullen on their preparation of the students and the masses.
Making Jesus Real
Making Jesus Real is an important aspect of our school community it underpins everything that we do and believe at Mary Mackillop. I had a few Year 4 students come to me regarding the devasting floods in Nepal. They have decided as a class cohort to raise some funds for the people of Nepal using their Project Compassion boxes. They have designed posters and coordinated between both classes to make a real difference to the people effected by the floods. A great example of Making Jesus Real and alive in our school community.
Mr. Christopher Smith
Assistant Principal
CANTEEN NEWS
The new Term 3 CANTEEN MENU for 2026 is available on the MMCCPS website or alternatively if you require a hard copy, at the office or canteen. Please refer to this new menu ONLY, as many changes have taken place.
The canteen operates on Monday, Wednesday & Friday. To alleviate using money, Mary MacKillop Catholic Community Primary School has an online ordering system for canteen orders. All Online must be ordered by 8.30 am. This enables a more efficient and effective service available to you and your family. You can visit quickcliq.com.au to register.
All lunch/recess orders must be placed in classroom baskets before the class commences. They will then be taken to the canteen. If your child is late, they are to take the lunch order directly to the canteen.
All prepaid drink orders from Yrs 1-6 are to be collected by your child at the canteen with their lunch order bags as proof of purchase.
Ice creams are then sold after the students are dismissed from eating their lunch. If ice creams are pre ordered, the bag must be shown at the canteen when picking up the ice cream.
Please note, your child can purchase a drink or ice cream without pre ordering if they have money.
Parents, please do not allow your children to buy ice creams for their friends and large amounts of money should not be given to them. Thank you for your co operation in this matter.
If you wish to volunteer in the canteen please come and see me. We would like parents who have some spare time to come and help in the canteen to be a volunteer! It’s so rewarding for parents to see their children at school helping us.
If you have any queries, please come and see either myself or Kath and we will be happy to help. Regards,,
Sabrina Weale Canteen Manager
PARISH NEWS
UNIFORM SHOP
The uniform shop is open on site at the School
Tuesday Morning 8.00am-9.30am
EFTPOS AVAILABLE
Julie
Uniform Shop Manager
Alternatively you can go to Uniform Concepts:
Monday – Friday including Saturday Morning
834 Beaufort St Inglewood. 9270 4658.
SECOND HAND UNIFORMS
If you would like to purchase any second hand uniforms, please contact either
Jade D’Souza 0409680769 or Leslee Kretschmer on 0400059320. Opening times will be sent to all parents via text message.
COMMUNITY NEWS
