MacKillop Catholic Regional College

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MacKillop College Werribee
Location
MacKillop Catholic Regional College
Werribee
,
Victoria
,
3030

Australia
Coordinates 37°54′42″S144°39′57″E / 37.91167°S 144.66583°E / -37.91167; 144.66583
Information
Funding typePrivate with Government Support
MottoFreedom and Joy Forever
Patron saint(s)St Mary of The Cross MacKillop
Established1970
FounderSr Giovanni
PrincipalChristopher Caldow
Vice PrincipalWarren Arrowsmith
Deputy PrincipalAnna Marazita
ChaplainAlbert Yogarajah
Anil Mascarenhas
Darien Sticklen [1]
Staff200+
GradesYear 7–12
Enrolment1,950+
Campus Werribee (Main Campus)
37 acres (14 ha)
Werribee South
St. Mary's Campus (Year 9)
2.2 acres (0.8 ha)
Colour(s)Green, yellow, red and white     
Fight song Spirit of MacKillop
Athletics conferenceSACCSS
SportsYes
YearbookMacKillop College Yearbook
Website www.mackillop.vic.edu.au

MacKillop Catholic Regional College is a Catholic secondary school in Werribee, Victoria, Australia. It has strong connections to the Josephite sisters, founded by Mary MacKillop. The college was founded as Mary McKillop Girls College in 1970, providing junior secondary education to female students in Years 7, 8 and 9. As demand for secondary education grew in the area, the College expanded to cater to male and female students from Years 7 to 12 and changed its name to reflect these changes. [2] In 2022, MacKillop reached their 50 year anniversary, however celebrations were curtailed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [3] [4]

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Curriculum

Senior students may study Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units, Vocational Education and Training, and Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) Certificate courses. The college offers flexible VCE programs with students able to undertake VCE units from Year 10 and study first year university subjects during Year 12. [2]

Co-curriculum

The co-curricular program at MacKillop Catholic Regional College includes tennis, swimming and athletics carnivals, external subject-based competitions and an annual musical. The College is a member of the Sports Association of Catholic Co-educational Secondary Schools (SACCSS), the Victorian Secondary Schools Sports Association and the Catholic All Schools, within which students participate in a variety of sporting competitions. The college also offers tuition in singing and various musical instruments, and students have the opportunity to take exams with the Australian Music Examinations Board. [2]

The four houses and their associated colours are:

The houses compete in the annual sporting carnivals.[ citation needed ] However, annual sporting events are optional for students.

Notable alumni

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Kennedy, Rory (February 2017). "MacKillop Newsletter, February 2017" (PDF). MacKillop College, Werribee. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 MacKillop Catholic Regional College Werribee, accessed 8 June 2008
  3. ↑ "50 Years of MacKillop CollegeOn Sale Now!". www.mackillopwerribee.com.au. 21 September 2021. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  4. ↑ "COVID-19 - 12 November UPDATE 1". www.mackillopwerribee.com.au. 12 November 2021. Retrieved 22 November 2021.

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