Mary MacKillop Catholic College Highfields in Highfields | Primary School

Mary MacKillop Catholic College Highfields

Locality: Highfields

Phone: +61 7 4698 7777

Address: 75 Highfields Rd 4352 Highfields, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.highfields.catholic.edu.au

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24.01.2022 A TASTE FOR UNI with the Head Start program at USQ Toowoomba! "By undertaking the Head Start program, students get a feel for what university learning is all about. Furthermore, they get a taste for what study looks like in their field of interest. Students learn to be independent and use the online learning platforms to complete their study."

24.01.2022 WINNERS! Our combined under 15's MMCC & HSSC team won the grand final in the Darling Downs Super Schools Cup , despite @toowoombaanglicanschoolsport putting up a solid fight!

24.01.2022 Our preppies are here to remind us about the days of the week....and guess what day it is tomorrow? Pirate Day! Stay tuned for Pirates taking over our social stories tomorrow!

23.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS | The College has just received go ahead to plan the construction of a third Science Lab in the Senior School. Click the link below to read more!

21.01.2022 Everyone from Prep to Year 12 had discussions today about R U OK day! A day all about inspiring and empowering everyone to meaningfully connect with people around them and support anyone struggling with life. Its likely that sometimes you may be having a hard time and its important to acknowledge that this is a normal part of human experience and completely ok. Importantly we must also acknowledge that others around us may be having a hard time too! For more information, support and resources, visit https://www.ruok.org.au/

21.01.2022 What are you up to this Saturday? On July 25, 2020, film your day and you may become part of a historic global documentary, produced by Ridley Scott, directed by Kevin Macdonald and filmed by you.

21.01.2022 Mr McSweeney from @qldtouch worked with Year 4 students this week. A Touch Footy Academy in the making...with some fantastic team spirit! To see more photos from this clinic, follow us @marymacsport

20.01.2022 RITE OF PASSAGE | What a lovely way to end the term with the Year 6 Rite of Passage and End of Year Mass. A beautiful celebration with Year 6 students participating in Mass before making their way through the guard of honour and into the outdoor chapel to be welcomed by the 2021 senior leaders and receive a blessing from Fr Brian. And of course, the day ended with cake!

20.01.2022 Spirit of Catholic Education | During our Bishop's Inservice Day last Friday, Mr Kris Naiker & Mr Chris Gabbett were acknowledged for their nomination for the Spirit of Catholic Education awards. Mrs Naomi Goddard and Mr Craig Faessler were also acknowledged, receiving Long Service Awards.

20.01.2022 BOOK WEEK 2020 | Staff and students dressed up today to celebrate Book Week! Students also had the opportunity to participate in many book related activities like the Reader's challenge and Trivia Check out some of these awesome costumes!

20.01.2022 Help the AMMA group raise funds for the Socktober Catholic Mission appeal. Click the link below to donate!

18.01.2022 Tune in from 7pm TONIGHT to participate in our LIVE Virtual Subject Showcase with Mr Kris Naiker. Hear all about the exciting new subjects on offer in our Senior School in 2021. Head over to the event page for more information and link details. https://business.facebook.com/events/268667144439133/

18.01.2022 Christmas Mass Announcement All Masses including Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Masses for Mary of the Southern Cross Parish, Highfields will be held at St Theresa's Parish in Campbell Street, Toowoomba. Bookings are essential via the link below!

18.01.2022 SHARING CULTURES | Mr Gabbett & Mrs McCosker recently attended a networking day to promote the work we are doing in our school to share and teach Indigenous language and culture to all students.

17.01.2022 The Year 1 students dressed up for our annual Dr Seuss Day today as a celebration of the work they have done in English and Art.

17.01.2022 Built by students for students! The construction fences are down on our Outdoor Chapel. Tell us what you think...

16.01.2022 TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR | You can now take a virtual walking tour of both our Junior and Senior School and experience life at Mary MacKillop Catholic College. Personal tours with our Enrolments Officer are also available. Call or message us to book your tour! https://marymackillop.youtour.com.au/#

16.01.2022 A Day for Celebration | Today we celebrate the Feast Day of St Mary MacKillop, the patron saint of our College. Our Assistant Principal of Religious Education has a fantastic day planned across the College from Prep to Year 12. To follow the day, check our facebook & instagram stories! [This Feast Day is usually celebrated on 8 August each year, however we had some beautiful rain that postponed our events to today.]

15.01.2022 The Year 11s returned from their retreat to @campcooby! Looked like a lot of fun! #marymackillopcatholiccollege #mmcchighfields #highfieldsqld #toowoombaschools #coobydam #campcooby

15.01.2022 Back to Nature | The Junior School Garden Club was reinstated today! A lunchtime working bee with students, teachers and Mr Gabbett prepared the grounds for planting!

15.01.2022 Ahoy! Today the Preppies participated in our annual Pirate Day as a celebration of the work they have done throughout this term in english, imaginative play and geography. For videos of their performances watch our Instagram stories!

13.01.2022 As we start to prepare for a big year ahead, a number of new career opportunites have become available at Mary MacKillop Catholic College. Dean of Senior Studies and eLearning Teacher | P-12 Music and/or Performing Arts Curriculum Middle Leader | Mathematics ... Curriculum Middle Leader: Science and Technology For more information visit the Seek link below or go to: https://www.twb.catholic.edu.au/work-and-le/jobs-available/

13.01.2022 As a P-12 College we believe that a successful transition process is the first step to ensuring students feels safe and secure in their new environment. The Year 6 to Year 7 Transition program has been established to provide support for students who currently attend the Junior School and those students who will be beginning their education with us in Year 7.

12.01.2022 What a fantastic day of Mary MacKillop spirit shining through in all of our students and staff! Happy Feast Day everyone! Photos & Videos by students & staff.

11.01.2022 R U OK? There's more to say!

11.01.2022 Growth in Senior School | Middle Leadership positions such as a Dean of Senior Studies, and two leaders of Sport and the Arts will ensure that students have the support and encouragement of teachers in accessing academic learning, securing engagement and creating a positive College culture. Click below to read the full story!

10.01.2022 SCHOLARSHIPS | Applications for 2021 Scholarships are closing soon! Our new scholarships are currently open to both new and exisiting students from years 4 - 12. Visit the link below to find out more, or call us on 4698 7777. https://www.highfields.catholic.edu.au//scholarship-opport

09.01.2022 Schools out...check out those end of year vibes! Enjoy a well earned break and we will see you next year! Like and share to make Mr Naiker famous!

08.01.2022 SERVING OTHERS | It's moments like these that make you smile! In September 2019 we donated funds raised from the College Race Day to the Stanthorpe Rural Fire Brigade, following their devastating bushfires! This week, we have heard from Mr James Massey, Deputy Group Officer on how this money was spent! A huge thank you to all of the members of our College community who supported this event and in turn, supported an organisation in need!

08.01.2022 How much do you love sport!? We are excited to announce we have just launched @marymacsport on Instagram. Search for @marymacsport and follow us! Mary Mac teams - tag us in your photos and use the hashtag #teammarymac

05.01.2022 IT'S SCIENCE WEEK | The theme for Science Week 2020 is Deep Blue and students across the College are embracing some very exciting lunch time activities. On Monday in the P-2 playground, Year 11 & 12 science students experimented with water density and buoyancy with our juniors, and today we made an Ocean in a Bottle.

05.01.2022 SPORTING SUPER STAR | Congratulations Lucy Williams! A young sporting super star at just 12 years of age, has been selected at Darling Downs level in both Netball and Softball! Stay tuned for her chat with Mr Griffiths. Head over to our new @marymacsport page on instagram to watch the full story!

04.01.2022 Our College Captains were fortunate to meet with Hon Dr. John McVeigh MP today, chatting about everything from the growth of our community to future pathways and career plans.

04.01.2022 MOTIVATION FOR SUCCESS | Former NBL player, now Motivational Speak, Eric Bailey visited the College to speak to students today. Heres what we learnt... use opportunities you have everyday you have a chance to rewrite your future... you have to make things happen for yourself don't let anyone talk you out of your passion @ebglobal #marymackillopcatholiccollege #mmcc #mmcchighfields #highfieldsqld #toowoombaschools #motivationmonday

02.01.2022 If you are celebrating anything special over the holidays, or just enjoy a delicious cupcake, check out Kat's Creations! Katherine is in Year 6 at Mary MacKillop Catholic College Highfields and loves to bake!