MacKillop House update

It has been a very positive and exciting start to the 2026 school year for MacKillop House, with both students and staff beginning the year with great energy and enthusiasm. The support of MrsTaylor-Payne and our student leaders has allowed Mackillop House to quickly build a strong and welcoming environment.

We would like to extend a warm welcome to all new Year 7 students and families joining the College community, as well as students joining the Senior MacKillop cohort from the junior year levels. It has been wonderful to see how quickly you have settled in and become part of our House community.

There have already been many highlights this term. Our success at the Swimming Carnival, where we finished in 1st place, was a fantastic achievement encouraging teamwork and connection within our house. Students have also proudly represented MacKillop in GISSA sports, along with many other House activities throughout the Term.

We are also incredibly grateful for the support shown in our Hot Cross Bun Drive, organised by Ms Clark and Ms Weir.

Final scores:

1st – MacKillop (109)

2nd – Ricci (73)

3rd – Xavier (45)

4th – Glowrey (41)

Thank you to all families who contributed as we raised an amazing $1,095 and sold a total of 265 packets, with proceeds going towards supporting Caritas Australia.

On a personal note, we are proud to announce that 13 Loyola Awards were awarded to MacKillop Senior Students this Term. We would like to formally congratulate some of our outstanding MacKillop student achievements. Riley Norton for his recent success in GISSA sport, being acknowledged as Golf Champion, our House Captain Chelsea Hanks, who has been representing Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving club at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships in Queensland, Chloe Van Den Bosch with the school’s Senior band performed at the Flying Brick. Jeff Sefo has been selected in the senior team of the Geelong Rams, Memphis Johnson and Arabella Johnson are both representing the college in GISSA swimming, as well as competing at the 2026 Australian Age Championships. We are very proud of all students who continue to make a positive impact in their communities.

As we approach the season of Easter, we are reminded to think of those in need and how we can support one another. We encourage everyone to check in on others, take care of themselves, and spend this special time with loved ones.

We wish all MacKillop students and families a safe and happy Easter, and we look forward to an exciting Term 2 ahead.