MacKillop Catholic Regional College

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]

MacKillop College Werribee
Location
Werribee
,
Victoria

Australia
Coordinates37°54′42″S 144°39′57″E
Information
TypeCo-educational
MottoFreedom and Joy Forever
Patron saint(s)St Mary of The Cross MacKillop
Established1970
FounderSr Giovanni
PrincipalChristopher Caldew
ChaplainAlbert Yogarajah
Anil Mascarenhas
Darien Sticklen[1]
GradesYear 7 - 12
Enrolment1,750+
CampusWerribee (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 songSpirit of MacKillop
Athletics conferenceSACCSS
SportsYes
YearbookMacKillop College Yearbook
Websitewww.mackillopwerribee.com.au

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]

MacKillop offers its students various chances to interact with students from different schools in other countries, which involve Japan, France and Italy.

The four houses and their associated colours are:

  • Chisolm (green)
  • Flinders (blue)
  • Knox (yellow)
  • Cook (red)

The houses compete in the annual sporting carnivals. 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. 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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