Reminder - School Photos will take place TOMORROW Friday 21st February

Students are to wear their correct summer uniform and school shoes.  Runners may be brought in the school bag if needed for sport.  Year 6 students may wear their Year 6 polo top.

School Assembly

Assembly is held each Friday afternoon  beginning at 2.15pm in Allen Hall.  Please sign in at the office.

Logo Design Competition – Celebrating 30 Years of Catholic Education

REMINDER – entries due – 6th March 2025

2025 marks the 30th anniversary of MMPS! To celebrate this significant milestone, we invite all students and families to participate in designing a logo for this special occasion. Throughout the year, there will be various community events celebrating our anniversary, and the winning logo will be featured on promotional materials, anniversary publications, and newsletters, helping to recognize and promote these exciting events. To enter, please complete the entry form with your design, name, and class, and submit it via email to your child’s class teacher by Thursday, 6th March 2025. Please check your inbox for the letter and entry form, which was sent via PAM.   Additional paper copies are available from the office if needed.  We look forward to seeing your creative designs!

Jubilee Year of  Hope and 30th Anniversary Celebrations!

We are thrilled to celebrate our Jubilee Year of Hope and 30th Anniversary at Mary MacKillop School! This year marks a truly special milestone, and we’re excited to share this moment with our entire school community.

As part of the celebrations, the much-anticipated mural project is well underway! Andrew Chinn and his team facilitated the initial stages of the mural, and now our talented art teachers, Mrs Giles and Mrs Lardner along with students, are continuing the work to create a beautiful mural on the gym wall, facing the Junior building. All students have had the opportunity to contribute to this project by painting sections and marking their handprints on the mural, which will serve as a lasting symbol of our school’s journey and community spirit.

To continue the celebrations, we invite all families to join us for a special concert on Thursday, 13th March 2025, featuring a lively afterschool open classroom visit, free sausage sizzle, treasure hunt activity, unveiling of the wall mural and family concert. This event will be a wonderful opportunity for the whole school community to come together for an evening of music, food, and fun.

Mark your calendars for this memorable family event to celebrate this incredible milestone! A special flyer will be published to highlight the events and an expression of interest will be sent out via PAM.

Shrove Tuesday Activity – Permission Letter

A permission letter has been sent via PAM for parents to give consent for students to participate in the upcoming Shrove Tuesday activity. Be sure to check your email so your child can join in the fun and festivities!

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance in preparation for Easter. During this solemn day, Catholics receive ashes on their foreheads in the shape of a cross, symbolizing mortality and repentance, with the reminder, "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return." It is also a day of fasting and abstinence, where Catholics reflect on their relationship with God and commit to spiritual renewal. While not a holy day of obligation, many attend services to begin Lent with humility and a renewed focus on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Families and friends are invited to the Whole School Ash Wednesday Mass on Wednesday 5th March, 11.30am. Your invitation will be sent soon—keep an eye out!

Diocesan Assembly – A Reflection (Lize Privitera)

The Sale Diocesan Assembly held last Friday 14th and Saturday 15th February, provided an invaluable opportunity for reflection, connection, and growth within our faith communities. This gathering brought together members from across the Diocese to reflect on our shared mission and how we can continue to live out our Catholic values in a rapidly changing world.

A key theme of the assembly was unity—how, despite our diverse backgrounds and ministries, we are all part of the same body of Christ. This is a reminder of the importance of collaboration, prayer, and mutual support as we work together to serve others and build up the Kingdom of God. The discussions emphasized the need to listen attentively to one another, especially those who may feel marginalized or unheard within the Church.

One of the most impactful reflections was the importance of the partnership between parish and school. Both are essential pillars in the faith journey of our young people. The assembly highlighted how effective collaboration between parish and school enriches the spiritual lives of students and provides a more holistic faith experience. By working together, schools and parishes can create environments where children are not only educated academically but are also nurtured in their faith, fostering a sense of community and belonging. This partnership also supports families in their role as the first educators of their children's faith.

The assembly also focused on the role of lay people in the Church’s mission. As a Diocesan community, it was highlighted that everyone, regardless of vocation, has a role to play in furthering God’s work. This reinforced the idea that we all have unique gifts and talents that contribute to the greater good, and that the Church thrives when all its members are engaged and active in its mission.

Another reflective point was the importance of nurturing a culture of hope, joy, and compassion. In a world often marked by division and struggle, the assembly reminded us of our call to be beacons of light and love, offering solace and understanding to those around us.

In conclusion, the Sale Diocesan Assembly was a powerful reminder of the need for unity, collaboration, and commitment to living out our faith with integrity and compassion. It inspired me to think about how I can contribute more meaningfully to my school and parish community and live out the values of the Gospel in my daily life.

FIRST RECONCILIATION PROGRAM - PARENT & CHILD WORKSHOPS

Parent/s and their child are invited to attend one of these workshops as part of the preparation to receive the Sacrament.  Sessions are held in the Parish Centre at OLHC Parish Narre Warren  

•       Wednesday, 26th February 2025    5:00pm or 7:00pm
•       Thursday, 27th February 2025        5:00pm or 7:00pm 

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C

Sunday, February 23, 2025

Luke 6:27-38
Jesus teaches his disciples to be merciful as God is merciful.

Next Sunday’s gospel reading is a continuation of the teaching that began in last Sunday's gospel. The teaching continues as Jesus' Sermon on the Plain. In the Sunday Gospel, Jesus teaches how people are to treat others. Jesus calls people to treat others in the way they want to be treated. They follow Jesus’ command when they love and forgive all people, even when it’s hard. They pray together that Jesus will help them have a loving and forgiving heart and treat others as they want to be treated.