As a new Principal of Mary MacKillop community I keep having “wow” moments. I am observing our Foundation students being brave as they say “Goodbye” to their adult each morning (and the adults being brave too!) and then settle into learning as if they have been doing this forever.

I observed our Senior Student Leaders last Friday work together seamlessly to set up for Assembly, run the Assembly and then pack up again. They knew exactly what they needed to do including naming the elements of a good public speaker. It is evident to me these students have been supported by parents and staff to be confident and resilient learners. The number of families who attended is also testament to the spirit of community here at Mary MacKillop primary school and the value of a home and school partnership.

As I greet families in the morning, students look up and show courage when trying to use my (tricky) name to greet me. I am constantly seeing our Mary MacKillop values in action - respect, responsibility, courage, compassion and problem solving.

Andrew Chinn Mural

There was great excitement last Friday as Andrew Chinn and his daughter Eleanor began to sketch out the mural on the wall of the Lomas gymnasium. Students watched with great enthusiasm. Please come and have a look when you can spare a few minutes. We are very grateful to the hard work of some staff who quietly organised for Bunnings and Taubman paints to donate all of the paint for our mural. A very generous donation for our school.

Design on Year 6 T-shirts

You may have noticed our Year 6 students new polo tops with the beautiful Indigenous design on them.  Our 30^th Anniversary Year 6 Polo Top artwork was created by indigenous artist Mya Wilson.  Below is her interpretation of our school’s story …

Nurturing community

A heartwarming scene of a diverse group of families and educators coming together in a colourful, open space. Parents and children engage in shared activities like reading, gardening, and playing, while educators guide with care and warmth. The setting radiates inclusivity and connection, symbolized by intertwined paths and bright, welcoming colours. The artwork reflects a nurturing community where relationships grow and flourish.

Time Capsule Invitation

25 years ago schools and community groups in the local area were invited to contribute to a time capsule.  Mary MacKillop contributed to this and so, on Saturday 15th March 2025 at 11am at Narre Warren North Hall (Old A’Beckett Road, Narre Warren North VIC 3804) a ceremony will occur where the time capsule will be opened up and each community group will receive their time capsule back and display the contents for all to see on that day. Families are very welcome to attend.In addition, we have been asked if we would like to contribute another container for the next time capsule (to be opened in 25 years). Students will be asked over the next week what they think we should contribute - what would they find interesting to view in 25 years time?

Thank you to all those families who have made a huge effort to get students to their classrooms by the beginning of the music at 8.40am. It is greatly appreciated as it means the roll can be taken on time and prayer is peaceful and reverent.

Photo Day - Friday 21 February