St Mary MacKillop College
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The official account of Canberra’s largest secondary school.
IT’S GRADUATION DAY!
November 30, 2025 at 9:41 PM
IT’S GRADUATION DAY!
This morning we had a visit from the Hon. Annika Wells MP, the Federal Minister for Communications and Sport, as well as the Member for Bean, David Smith MP, so they could chat to some of our students about the upcoming social media ban, which is now just one month away.
November 9, 2025 at 11:39 PM
This morning we had a visit from the Hon. Annika Wells MP, the Federal Minister for Communications and Sport, as well as the Member for Bean, David Smith MP, so they could chat to some of our students about the upcoming social media ban, which is now just one month away.
Congratulations to our Brendan Marsh Teacher of Excellence recipient for 2025, Mr Jeremy Margosis. This award has been presented to Mr Margosis at our campus assemblies this week and last.
November 4, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Congratulations to our Brendan Marsh Teacher of Excellence recipient for 2025, Mr Jeremy Margosis. This award has been presented to Mr Margosis at our campus assemblies this week and last.
The Outdoor Ed Camp is due back around 4:30-4:45pm.
October 31, 2025 at 5:00 AM
The Outdoor Ed Camp is due back around 4:30-4:45pm.
It’s the start of Term 4 today! Welcome back to staff and students!
October 13, 2025 at 9:08 PM
It’s the start of Term 4 today! Welcome back to staff and students!
It’s MACKILLOP DAY! We hope everyone has a wonderful day of fun and celebration!
September 11, 2025 at 11:15 PM
It’s MACKILLOP DAY! We hope everyone has a wonderful day of fun and celebration!
The bus back from Wagga today is expected to be 30 minutes late for an arrival of 5:30pm.
September 5, 2025 at 5:07 AM
The bus back from Wagga today is expected to be 30 minutes late for an arrival of 5:30pm.
Our Year 12 ATAR-seeking students are about to commence the ACT Scaling Test. Good luck to all involved!
August 25, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Our Year 12 ATAR-seeking students are about to commence the ACT Scaling Test. Good luck to all involved!
The Friday and Saturday shows of Cinderella are now officially SOLD OUT! Thanks for your support!
August 15, 2025 at 3:12 AM
The Friday and Saturday shows of Cinderella are now officially SOLD OUT! Thanks for your support!
Tickets will be available at the door for tonight’s (Wednesday) performance of Cinderella.
August 13, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Tickets will be available at the door for tonight’s (Wednesday) performance of Cinderella.
Tickets for the Friday and Saturday performances of our musical are selling very well, so book your seats today to make sure you don’t miss out: compasstix.com/e/sloqlnzipa
August 12, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Tickets for the Friday and Saturday performances of our musical are selling very well, so book your seats today to make sure you don’t miss out: compasstix.com/e/sloqlnzipa
Today’s Staff Spirituality Day happens to fall on the Feast Day of our College patron, St Mary MacKillop. The focus for today is around keeping the spirit of Mary alive in our school into the future.
August 8, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Today’s Staff Spirituality Day happens to fall on the Feast Day of our College patron, St Mary MacKillop. The focus for today is around keeping the spirit of Mary alive in our school into the future.
Don’t forget that Friday 8 August is a pupil-free day!
August 7, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Don’t forget that Friday 8 August is a pupil-free day!
Year 12 Retreat buses will start arriving around 4pm. If you are collecting a student, please park on the basketball courts or car parks and leave the bus bays free. Thank you!
August 1, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Year 12 Retreat buses will start arriving around 4pm. If you are collecting a student, please park on the basketball courts or car parks and leave the bus bays free. Thank you!
It’s Term 3! Welcome back and all the best for the new semester!
July 21, 2025 at 10:11 PM
It’s Term 3! Welcome back and all the best for the new semester!
We would like to confirm that classes are running as normal on the Padua Campus tomorrow. Students in Year 10 who are not on Urban Challenge will have their Reflection Day at the St Peter’s Campus. There is no pupil-free day on Friday 4 July.
July 3, 2025 at 5:04 AM
We would like to confirm that classes are running as normal on the Padua Campus tomorrow. Students in Year 10 who are not on Urban Challenge will have their Reflection Day at the St Peter’s Campus. There is no pupil-free day on Friday 4 July.
Year 7 Camp bus update 27/6: buses arrived a bit late to Collaroy so arrival could be delayed by up to 45 minutes. Further updates to come.
June 27, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Year 7 Camp bus update 27/6: buses arrived a bit late to Collaroy so arrival could be delayed by up to 45 minutes. Further updates to come.
Year 7 Camp bus update 25/6: buses will start arriving back at school at 5:45pm. When coming to collect your child, please do not park in the bus bays. You will be able to park on the basketball courts and in the car parks.
June 25, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Year 7 Camp bus update 25/6: buses will start arriving back at school at 5:45pm. When coming to collect your child, please do not park in the bus bays. You will be able to park on the basketball courts and in the car parks.
Exam period kicks off today, with Year 10 this week and our Senior students next week. Good luck, everyone!
June 9, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Exam period kicks off today, with Year 10 this week and our Senior students next week. Good luck, everyone!
It has been announced that our Principal, Mr Michael Lee, will conclude his time at MacKillop at the end of the 2025 school year.
Mr Lee’s contract was set to expire this year and he decided not to seek another extension.
Full announcement:
www.mackillop.act.edu.au/index.php/ne...
Mr Lee’s contract was set to expire this year and he decided not to seek another extension.
Full announcement:
www.mackillop.act.edu.au/index.php/ne...
Mr Lee to leave MacKillop at end of 2025 - St Mary MacKillop College
www.mackillop.act.edu.au
May 29, 2025 at 3:13 AM
It has been announced that our Principal, Mr Michael Lee, will conclude his time at MacKillop at the end of the 2025 school year.
Mr Lee’s contract was set to expire this year and he decided not to seek another extension.
Full announcement:
www.mackillop.act.edu.au/index.php/ne...
Mr Lee’s contract was set to expire this year and he decided not to seek another extension.
Full announcement:
www.mackillop.act.edu.au/index.php/ne...
Due to the current weather conditions and the forecasted rainfall, the Cross Country Carnival scheduled for tomorrow at both campuses has been cancelled. Information for students who wish to qualify for the ASC will be shared through Student Messages and Canvas.
May 22, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Due to the current weather conditions and the forecasted rainfall, the Cross Country Carnival scheduled for tomorrow at both campuses has been cancelled. Information for students who wish to qualify for the ASC will be shared through Student Messages and Canvas.
Our Year 9 Outdoor Ed return trip is a little ahead of schedule and should be back at the Padua Campus at 4:15pm.
May 16, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Our Year 9 Outdoor Ed return trip is a little ahead of schedule and should be back at the Padua Campus at 4:15pm.
It’s the first day of Term 2! Welcome back to all our students and good luck for the term ahead!
April 29, 2025 at 2:29 AM
It’s the first day of Term 2! Welcome back to all our students and good luck for the term ahead!
It’s the last day of Term 1. Happy Easter and all the best for the school holiday break!
April 9, 2025 at 11:24 PM
It’s the last day of Term 1. Happy Easter and all the best for the school holiday break!
Our Year 12 students are 3/4 of the way to their goal of raising $80,000 in the Relay for Life. Can we help them reach it? Donate today at: www.relayforlife.org.au/fundraisers/...
March 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Our Year 12 students are 3/4 of the way to their goal of raising $80,000 in the Relay for Life. Can we help them reach it? Donate today at: www.relayforlife.org.au/fundraisers/...