The MacKillop Weekly Update – last updated 20th October, 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.

 

👐MacKillop College Open Day – Thursday 23rd October 4pm-6.30pm

Our second MacKillop College Open Day will be held this coming Thursday 23 October from 4pm to 6.30pm.
MacKillop College, Werribee offers a holistic Catholic education rooted in Josephite ideals, nurturing every student through strong pastoral care, diverse pathways, and state-of-the-art facilities.
With over 60 VCE subjects, enrichment programs, and experiential learning, it fosters creativity and critical thinking. Expanding in 2027, the new Wyndham Vale campus will deliver the same excellence, innovation, and community focus for local families.
MacKillop College fosters belonging through personalised learning, and vibrant co-curricular opportunities in sport, arts, and leadership.
With outstanding facilities, students flourish academically, creatively, and socially within a supportive, values-driven community.

🎓 Class of 2025 Valedictory Dinner – Tickets now available.

We are delighted to announce that tickets for the MacKillop College Class of 2025 Valedictory Dinner are now on sale.

This year we are thrilled to be celebrating at a new and prestigious venue – the Melbourne Room at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Wharf.

Event Details:

  • Date: Friday, 21 November 2025
  • Time: 6.15 pm start
  • Venue: Melbourne Room, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Wharf
  • Inclusions: A delicious three-course meal is included in the ticket price

Please note that Year 12 students do not need to purchase a ticket

Tickets can be purchased via the following link: TryBooking – Class of 2025 Valedictory Dinner

Table arrangements for the evening will be finalised closer to the date, and further information will be provided in due course.

 

📅 Dates for the Diary

Camps & Retreats

October 21: Year 9 OED Camp (9 Maroon)

Excursions (outside class time)

October 21: Year 12 Japanese Oral Exam

October 22: Year 12 French Oral Exam

October 22: Year 8 Premier League (Round 4)

October 24: SACCSS Intermediate Tennis

October 24: Year 9 SMC Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre (9 Green)

October 24: Year 9 SMC Queenscliff (9 Ivory)

Events

October 20-24: Unit 3 & 4 Revision Classes

October 21: VCE VM Dinner: Come Dine with Us (6pm)

October 23: Whole School Assembly

October 23: Open Day (4.00pm to 6.30pm)