MacKillop Catholic Regional College
| MacKillop Catholic Regional College. | |
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Celebrating all life. Challenging all people. Dreaming the new day. | |
| Location | |
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Werribee, VIC Australia | |
| Coordinates | 37°54′42″S 144°39′57″E / 37.91167°S 144.66583°ECoordinates: 37°54′42″S 144°39′57″E / 37.91167°S 144.66583°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Co-Educational |
| Established | 1970 |
| Founder | Sr Giovanni |
| Principal | Mr Rory Kennedy |
| Chaplain |
Fr Frank Buhagiar Fr John Joel Vegara |
| Grades | Yr7-Yr12 |
| Enrolment | ~1,550 |
| Campus |
Werribee (Main Campus) Werribee South St. Mary's Campus (Year 9) |
| Colour(s) | green,yellow and red |
| Website | www.mackillop.vic.edu.au |
MacKillop Catholic Regional College is a Catholic secondary school in Werribee, Victoria with strong connections to the Josephite sisters, founded by Mary MacKillop. The College was originally founded as Mary MacKillop 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.[1]
Curriculum
Senior students may study Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units and Vocational Education and Training as well as 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.[1]
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, 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 tutition in singing and various musical instruments, and students have the opportunity to take exams with the Australian Music Examinations Board.[1]
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
- Danny Tiatto, Ex-Soccer player for Manchester City, Leicester City, Brisbane Roar and the Australian national soccer team
- Brent Prismall, Ex-AFL player for the Essendon Bombers and the Geelong Cats. Currently a runner of the Bulldogs and plays for Williamstown Seagulls.
- Anthony Callea, Runner-up of Australian Idol.
- Joanne Ryan, Federal Member for Lalor and Opposition Whip, Parliament of Australia
- Marny Kennedy, Actress, most notably for her role as Taylor Fry in Mortified Also starred in season of Saddle Club. Currently in the series conspiracy 365.
- Jack Fitzpatrick, AFL player for the Hawthorn Football Club
- Majak Daw, Currently listed player of the North Melbourne Football Club
St Mary's Campus
St Mary's Campus is situated on the corner of O'Conners Road and Whites Road in Werribee South. Here, half of the year 9's spend half the year learning about the environment, caring for the environment and have a hands on learning experience. Visit the MacKillop Web Page and try the Interactive School Map that was inspired by 4 Year 7 Students in 2006.
Notes
- 1 2 3 MacKillop Catholic Regional College Werribee, accessed 8 June 2008