We hold in our prayers all children from across our Parish schools and Parish who are preparing to receive the Sacrament of First Reconciliation over the next few weeks.

 Third Sunday of Lent, Cycle C

Sunday, March 20, 2022

In next Sunday’s Gospel, we hear a parable about God’s love and patience. God never gives up on us. The parable calls us to think about these qualities. The parable of the barren fig tree provides us with the opportunity to consider these qualities that God shows towards us.

Parent Education

RESILIENCE: Growing up is not straight-forward

A child has a developmental clock that keeps ticking, but it’s their experiences that determine their maturity, resilience and adaptability.

View the attached article:

Upcoming Webinar for Parents

Dr Jodi Richardson presents: Building lasting happiness in children. The webinar will be held on 23 March 2022 at 8-9 PM AEDT

Please refer to the attachment below for registration:

Child Safety and Wellbeing

At Mary MacKillop Primary School, we believe that ensuring the safety of the students in our care is an integral part of who we are as a Catholic faith community. We adhere to Victorian Child Safe Standards and Ministerial Order No. 870.  We embed a culture of child safety and the matter is taken very seriously.

“Children are the future of the human family: all of us are expected to promote their growth, health and tranquillity,” Pope Francis 2021

The Child Safe Standards require organisations involving children to have policies, procedures and practices to keep them safe. The attached Information for parents and carers about the Child Safe Standards provides further information and may answer some of your questions about a child safe organisation.

National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence                                                         

Australia’s leading bullying prevention initiative, National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence, is on Friday 18 March 2022. E-Safety is supporting this important day with a special virtual classroom for middle to upper primary students. Classes are registered for the live virtual classroom, Be an eSafe kid: A better internet starts with you. Resources such as these helps our students learn the impact of their words and actions can have online.  Please read the attached letter for more information:

Harmony Week is coming up on 21–27 March, which is all about celebrating multiculturalism, diversity, inclusiveness and a sense of belonging for all Australians.  Educating through movement FOOTSTEPS dance company will facilitate a 2-week dance course with a presentation at Assembly on 25/3. Students will get a taste of different cultural dances plus learn a full Footsteps routine! Students are invited to wear their traditional/cultural dress or the colour orange eg t-shirt top, shorts, hair ties, appropriate footwear on Friday 25th March.

OLHC Parish

Our Lady Help of Christians Parish Information

Mary MacKillop Primary School is one of the three Parish Primary Schools belonging to the Parish of Our Lady Help of Christians, Narre Warren within the Diocese of Sale. Fr Brendan Hogan is our Parish Priest and Fr IAjin Albarnas is our Assistant Priest. We are grateful for their ongoing prayers, involvement and support of the students, families and staff of Mary MacKillop School. 

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