The MacKillop Weekly Update – last updated 24th November, 2025

Welcome to the MacKillop College Weekly Update, your essential guide to upcoming events and important reminders for our school community.

Each week, this update highlights key dates, special activities, and everything you need to know to stay connected and informed at MacKillop College.

🗓 2026 Student Start Dates

Friday January 30 – Years 7 and VCE students return
Monday February 2 – Years 8, 9 & 10 students return (All students in attendance)
Tuesday February 3 – Academic Assembly to begin for whole school

📅 Dates for the Diary

Camps & Retreats

November 25-28: Year 9 Outdoor Ed Camp (9 Aqua)

Excursions (outside class time)

November 26: Year 8 Premier League (Grand Final)

November 26: Year 11 VM Great Xmas Giving Project

November 28: Year 9 SMC Botanic Gardens (9 Ivory)

November 28: Year 9 SMC Queenscliff (9 Maroon)

November 28: Year 9 SMC Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre (9 Blue)

Events

November 24-28: Unit 1 & Unit 3 (2026) Classes

November 26: School Advisory Council