Today is the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence.

You will have seen that as an act of witness and solidarity our students have tied orange ribbon on the College fences. Days such as these enable us to consolidate a lot of the anti-bullying language that we use throughout the year.

I have been particularly pleased with the theme of this year which focuses on the development of a 'Kindness Culture'. In theory, kindness should not be hard work. We tell ourselves that it is easy, but that is not necessarily true. Many parents in conversation with me lament the fights their siblings have or some challenges at home caused by a cross word or similar. In the same way, friendship groups at the College can sometimes be undermined by a lack of kindness or a carelessness about how our neighbour feels. And we all have experience of unkindness or selfishness in large organisations.

True kindness relies on authentically caring for others, being thoughtful and attentive to others’ needs, and putting their feelings ahead of your own. If this was really easy, we would not be talking so much about it! It is one of the most important elements of our Catholic faith and a behaviour that in a Catholic school, should be a must-have. Like anything that is worthwhile, a genuine culture of kindness is hard work. Please support us at home by talking to your child, no matter what their age, about how important it is to intentionally think of others.

I hope you are well and enjoying the slow move to cooler weather. Thank you as ever for your support.

Mr Chris Gabbett
College Principal

Mary Mac Meals are freshly prepared meals from our College Chef, perfect to take home and feed the family after a long day at work!

Please click on the below link to see our menu, and place your order!

This fortnight, we have chosen Mr Shane McAllister for our staff profile, let's see what he says!

Primary School: Wandoan State School

Secondary School: Downlands College

What do you like about working at Mary MacKillop?

I have formed some awesome friendships throughout my 11 years at Mary MacKillop Catholic College. The staff are always supportive and I have enjoyed teaching so many fantastic students over this time.

What are your hobbies/Interests?

I love fishing, reading, and spending time working in my garden and watching rugby.

Other interesting facts about yourself or anything else you would like to share with the MM community:

I recently received a Shakti mat for my birthday. For those who don't know it's a mat you lay on which has thousands of tiny sharp points. Basically a bed of nails. It is supposed to help with stress relief, back pain, promote sleep and a thousand other things. I use it for twenty minutes a day and it's the most painful twenty minutes of that day.

How many times have you said you wanted to make an impact? A change to your life or someone else's?

Maybe it was something bigger. Maybe you wanted to make change to your community, or even your country? Maybe, you even wanted to change the world.

But what’s required to make a change?

A good start is to put one foot in front of the other. To walk. To forge a path for not only yourself or the person behind you, but for future generations.

One great way to make this change this year, is to join Walk for Autism. Over 75 million people in the world are diagnosed on the autism spectrum. In Australia, this statistic is every 1 in 150 people.

This year, you can make that change you've been dreaming about. You can get up your Ks and make a change for yourself while raising awareness for those in your family, College or community with ASD.

The funds raised from Walk for Autism allow more awareness to be spread, more workers in the community to help, and more resources to be accessed by families.

This year, our team–called MMCC–which includes a variety of our College leaders, members of the community, and staff is hoping to raise $1,500 to make an impact.

So what are you waiting for? Click the link below, sign up, tie up those laces and get walking!

Please note: if you are unable to participate in the walk, but would still like to contribute to the cause, we would appreciate any donations.

Breanna Langley
Cunningham House Captain - Year 12

St Joseph was the earthly father of Jesus, husband to Blessed Mary, a Jew and thought to be a carpenter. We celebrate his feast on 19 March each year with St Joseph the Worker celebrated on 1 May. So this Saturday is the Feast of St Joseph.

Mary MacKillop chose St Joseph as part of the three significant people who would influence the order - Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart. 'J' for Joseph is also depicted in the three 'J's in the monogram that the sisters wore - the others being John the Baptist and Jesus. For this reason we also acknowledge this feast this week.

In the bible St Joseph was a man of action - little words are recorded. He continued to support Mary once he found out she was pregnant with Jesus and they were betrothed but not married - “being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace” (Matthew 1:19) still continued the relationship after an angel appeared to him telling him that everything was alright. St Joseph listened to the angels sent by God to advise him "that the child was the Son of God and was conceived by the Holy Spirit. Obeying the angel, Joseph took Mary as his wife."

Joseph also protected his family by his actions - taking Mary and new baby Jesus to Egypt and not returning to their home because an angel had appeared warning Joseph of the impending danger from King Herrod. As a refugee in Egypt, again an angel of God appeared to Joseph informing him that King Herrod had died and it was safe to return to the Holy Land.

The other time that Joseph is mentioned in the scriptures is when Jesus goes missing after they had celebrated the Festival of the Passover in Jerusalem. Again we read Joseph and Mary frantically trying to find Jesus amongst their friends only to discover he was not there. They return to Jerusalem to find him in the Temple (Luke 2:41–49). Can you imagine how they would have felt? Again no words from Joseph, just action.

The circumstances of Joseph’s death are unknown, except that he probably died before Jesus’ public ministry began and was certainly dead before the Crucifixion (John 19:26–27).

St Mary MacKillop, in her writings, has identified St Joseph as someone to look to as an example. We read several quotes about St Joseph:

• In every difficulty apply to St Joseph with confidence and you will never be disappointed. (9.3.1906)
• May St Joseph shower many special graces upon each and every one of you. (24.2.1900)
• Have courage, trust in God, St Joseph and our Blessed Mother, and you need have no fear. (4.4.1905)

This year, we are using this example of St Joseph, actions speak louder than words, to decide on what social justice activities will occur across the year. Each year level in Junior school will have an activity that they will do and each House in Senior will have one as well. We ask that you look out for the information about each activity and support it through your actions!

LENT

We are now over half way through Lent - the journey to Easter. How are you going with your promises? or your extra jobs? Or the thing that you have given up? Remember, Lent is about how we can change! How we can change our heart! So whatever you are able to do, is what you are able to do and you need to be grateful for the time to change your heart. You can always start NOW!

The students are busy creating ways that they can raise money for Caritas Australia through Project Compassion. This year the challenge is to raise $5000 across our whole College. This is only just over $100 per class or PC. If you have any loose change (I know this isn't always the case these days) can you send it in with your child. Your child also might like to give the money that they (you) would have spent on a chocolate to the cause instead of getting the chocolate to eat!

Again, our actions will speak louder than words!

I end this article with a short litany to St Joseph:

Saint Joseph, pray for us.

Spouse of the Mother of God, pray for us.

Foster-father of the Son of God, pray for us.

Diligent protector of Christ, pray for us.

Head of the Holy family, pray for us.

Joseph most just, pray for us.

Joseph most chase, pray for us.

Joseph most strong, pray for us.

Joseph most obedient, pray for us.

Joseph most faithful, pray for us.

Saint Joseph, pray for us.

Amen

Paula O'Rourke
APRE

The theme for International Women's Day this year was #Break the Bias. On IWD last week, as I scrolled through the many social media posts and articles about influential women, I came across an article titled "A Woman Ahead of Her Time" which was published on the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart website and written by Religious Sister of St Joseph, Michele Shipperley.

Importantly, the article explores Mary MacKillop, our patroness, as a woman who, through her advocacy for women who were vulnerable and needed support, was clearly a woman ahead of her time. Shipperley wrote that "[Mary MacKillop] continues to be an exemplar of fearless action and a strong protector of the welfare of women".

Referencing writer, Samela Harris's 2018 article, published in The Southern Cross, Michele Shipperley argues that MacKillop "is not just a saint, she is a feminist icon". A century before the #MeToo movement, Mary MacKillop was setting up women's refuges, standing up for women who were oppressed and those who were victims of domestic violence. Notably, she was a woman who saw the value of educating girls, in a system which discriminated against them. And so this list goes on. MacKillop stood up against the patriarchy of the bishops, paying the ultimate price, ex-communication for her actions. She dared to put her cause to the Pope in Rome.

Shipperley promotes Mary MacKillop's social activism and suggests she was an inspired leader who had the audacity and courage to challenge the injustices of colonial Australia. She was ruthless and courageous. She truly did fight to break the bias. In this way, Mary MacKillop clearly was a woman who was ahead of her time.

In 2022, over 100 years since Mary MacKillop's death, women and men are still fighting to break the bias. The International Women's Day #Break the Bias campaign urges us all to:

Imagine a gender equal world.

• A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination.
• A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.
• A world where difference is valued and celebrated.

A little over 100 years ago, this was a world Mary MacKillop dreamed of too. In her time on this earth, she did her part to challenge bias. If she were still alive, I wonder how Mary MacKillop would celebrate International Women's Day this year? How would she continue to #Break the Bias? Most of all, I wonder how we can use our voices, our education and the legacy of Mary MacKillop, a woman ahead of her time, to continue to advocate for change in our communities, our country and across the world

Leisa Radley 
Director of Formation and College Culture (7-12)

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in the Parish on Thursday, 9 June, at 7:00pm with Bishop Robert McGuckin.

Information packs were sent home to families last week. Please keep an eye out for an email from Nadine Dolan, one of the Sacramental Team members.

If you are new to our College, sacramental programs are organised by the Parish Sacramental Team. This team includes members of the parish, Fr Brian Noonan and myself.

Confirmation is celebrated in Term 2.

Eucharist is then celebrated after this in Term 3.

Reconciliation is then in Term 4.

If you have any questions, please email me or contact a member of the via the details below.

Paula O'Rourke
APRE and Sacramental Team member

Our parish celebrates mass every Sunday at 8:00am in the MacKillop Centre. You are welcome to join this community. QLD Government Health guidelines have been relaxed so it is not a requirement to wear a mask, however, you are more than welcome to continue to do so. You are also still welcome if not vaccinated. 

Our Youth Gathering originally planned for Saturday, 19 March has been postponed to Term 2. This celebration is organised by the College and supported by the students and their families. What this space for more information.

We cannot ignore the fact that there is as much slavery in the world today, as there was before, or perhaps more – Pope Francis.

Ten years ago there was almost no slavery-free chocolate in our supermarkets in Australia. Now, because of public pressure and consumer demands, most supermarkets will sell some. Thank you for contributing to the demand for slavery-free chocolate, but we have a long way to go.

Slavery-free chocolate is delicious and is no more expensive than other chocolate. Try ALDI, Haighs, and leading supermarkets.

Please remember that if you are putting together a fundraising chocolate raffle for your school, parish or workplace, make sure it only contains chocolate that is certified slavery-free. Consider giving the profits of your raffle to CARITAS, which works to ensure people are not forced into slavery and forced labour. For information on Slavery-free Easter chocolate and resources, click here.

Teachers plan learning so that it builds on what your child already knows and understands. This means that each day your child’s teacher is planning and teaching lessons to suit your child.

How do teachers plan for personalised learning?

Teachers build relationships with students and this helps them identify what each student knows and understands. They may do this by talking with them as they learn, looking at the work they have completed, using tests or watching your child in the classroom. They check this against what students need to know, understand and be able to do in the Australian Curriculum. The teacher then chooses the best ways to teach your child based on what they need to learn and how they learn best.

How is personalised learning documented?

Each class teacher has one plan for their class that includes how they are varying their teaching, the classroom or what is taught, to meet the learning needs of all students. This may include special programs, the use of specially designed resources or the support of a School Officer and/or the Learning Support Teacher.

Will my child be extended if they are a high potential learner?

Yes. Planning for personalised learning includes learning for all abilities, including high potential learners.

Who do I speak to about my child’s learning?

The class teacher is always your first point of contact. The teacher will keep you up to date through conversations, parent-teacher interviews, reporting and additional meetings if they are needed.

Planning for personalised learning

• begins with students and their learning
• is owned and managed by classroom teachers
• occurs for all learners, by all teachers
• includes collaboration and consultation with other school staff and parents/carers
• connects student learning to the Australian Curriculum
• uses evidence-based teaching practice for all students

What does personalised learning look like in the classroom?

Differentiation is:

1. A framework for responding to differences in students’ current and developing levels of readiness, their learning profiles and their interests.
2. An approach to curriculum and instruction that systematically takes student differences into account.
3. A teacher’s response to the diverse learning needs of the student.

Differentiation instruction may mean teaching the same material to all students using a variety of instructional strategies, or it may require the teacher to deliver lessons at varying levels of difficulty based on the ability of each student.

Teachers who practice differentiation in the classroom may:

1. Design lessons based on student learning styles
2. Group students by shared interest, topic, or ability for assignments
3. Assess students’ learning using formative assessment
4. Manage the classroom to create a safe and supportive environment
5. Continually assess and adjust lesson content to meet students’ needs.

We believe everyone student has the right to access a quality education.

If you have any questions regarding personalising learning, please contact your child’s classroom teacher.

Mrs Natalie Adler
Assistant Principal Teaching & Learning: Junior

I am very excited to have started at Mary MacKillop in a brand new role at the College as Middle Leader of Humanities. Previously I spent seven years as Middle Leader Humanities at St Mary's College and before that I held a variety of roles for fourteen years at St Ursula's College. As my third school on the Darling Downs, I am looking forward to building up the department and the range of Humanities subjects we will be able to offer across the junior and senior school.

I would sincerely like to thank the Humanities teachers who have welcomed me with open arms and have been a wonderful support as I am finding my feet. Thank you also to Mr Kris Naiker who walked me through where I could find things and for all the resources we have. The Humanities Department has been in great hands and I know that I have big shoes to fill.

Humanities classes have been very busy with assessment in the last couple of weeks and all students need to make sure they are studying for their exam or working on their final copy for assessment, which will be due in Week 9 or 10.

I am currently working on a Medieval Europe History immersion day for Year 8 students to be held on the last Thursday of Term 1. We have been lucky enough to secure Mr Jacob Dawes who runs a Medieval group and who will conduct the activities. Students will then share a medieval style lunch (which will be separately packed for health reasons) to finish this experience. More information will be sent to parents and students next week.

My vision for 2024 is to run a European History and Language Immersion trip which will take place at the end of the 2024 school year. It is envisaged we will travel to a number of WW1 and WW2 sites and museums, as well as visiting the ruins of Ancient Rome and immersing ourselves in Italian culture and language. This will be approximately 3 weeks in total, and it is hoped that students and teachers will get to experience the snow and Christmas markets of Europe. This will be promoted later in the year as more details are confirmed.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my first eight weeks at MMCC and I look forward to my time here. If you ever wish to discuss any Humanities matters please do not hesitate to email me on Liz.Frame@twb.catholic.edu.au.

Liz Frame
Middle Leader: Humanities

A new initiative, for our keen writers, is beginning in Term 2. The Writers’ Club will be a dedicated meeting of students, all with the one simple aim, to write! Be it writing for pleasure, writing for potential publication or the creation of a masterpiece for a writing competition, if it involves writing, it can happen in this group! This group will meet weekly and will be supervised by an English teacher. Further details on this exciting initiative will be available in Term 2.

An opportunity exists, for all keen public speakers, to participate in the Queensland English Speaking Union annual competition. The entry submission window is open now. Due to the nature of this state wide competition, entries will be judged, on merit, before representing the College. All senior students have already received information, regarding this opportunity.

7-8 division

• Topic: it always seems impossible until it is done. 
• Time: 3 minutes

9-10 division

• Topic: once the toothpaste is out of the tube, it is awfully difficult to get back in.
• Time: 4 minutes

11-12 division

• Topic: the duty of a newspaper is to comfort the afflicted and to afflict the comfortable. 
• Time: 5 minutes

These initiatives are just a few of the growing aspects of literature and literacy, at our College. Once again, it is clear that opportunities abound for our students to create and participate, meaningfully, in the world of “self-expression”!

Tim Connolly
Middle Leader - Senior English

When I graduated from school in 2004, I didn't have a phone and most of my peers didn't. We certainly didn't have laptops and all of our work was completed 'old style'. Don't get me wrong - there were distractions. I regularly scrambled for live radio commentary of the EPL, or attempted to wrangle the TV antenna in the right direction to feed into a very weak BBC signal to watch the odd game. I probably needed some guidance on this, or moreso, some guidance on time management skills and the pitfalls of procrastination.

The education system in Ireland is quite unique. There is little to no continuous assessment, except in some of the manual subjects such as Woodwork or Metal Technology. At the end of 6th Year, the equivalent of Year 12, we were faced with a four week block of External Assessment known as the Leaving Certificate exams. These mirror the new QCAA External exams for our students. However, instead of the results comprising 25% or 50% of final grade, it was the full 100%. Many subjects had two exams. It was full on.

Another unique element of schooling in Ireland was an optional year, called Transition Year. As the name suggests, this a transition from Junior Secondary to Senior Secondary and would fall in between the equivalent of Year 10 and Year 11. When I went through, about 20% of my cohort took on Transition Year, and in hindsight, the reason was probably twofold:

1. A desire for help and support before embarking on the Leaving Certificate.
2. An opportunity for growth - personally, spiritually and educational.

During this year we embarked on a range of confidence building activities which helped develop a growth mindset. We had work experience once a week for the whole year. It was our responsibility to prepare, build and paint the set for our College Musical. Our subjects were a transition into the Leaving Certificate. Along the way, we had a mentor to help and support us in subject selection and guide us through work experience. The year had a significant impact in preparing me for the rigours and demands of the Leaving Certificate.

I'm telling you this as it links nicely into the Academic Counselling we're implementing into the Senior College this year. I had this kind of counselling for one year of my school life, but I wonder how beneficial it could have been the whole way through my school life. Yes, I didn't have technology to distract me, but I did have to balance sporting commitments, socialising and part time work with the demands of the Leaving Certificate.

To that end, every student in the Senior School has been allocated a staff member as a mentor for this year. Throughout the year, meetings will occur between student and teacher - both formally and informally - to support the student with the demands and rigours of schooling. 

Academic Counselling will encompass the following:

Getting to know you:

• Hobbies
• Personal strengths and weaknesses
• What's important to them
• Potential barriers to learning

Discussion around results, behaviour - positive and negative - and attendance

Goals to address any problems identified

Affirmation for positive elements identified

QCE discussion

Year 11 subject selection discussion.

The first Academic Counselling conversations have begun in earnest, and our aim is to meet every student by early Term 2.

Chris Bracken
Dean of Senior Studies

Year 10 student Jack Franzmann has successfully gained a School Based Traineeship (SBA) at the The Rock in Toowoomba. Jack is passionate about pursuing a career in the Hospitality field and an SBA allows him to gain industry qualifications and experience whilst he completes his secondary education.

Jennifer Stevenson & Christie Richardson 
Your Pathway Team

Holly Hutchison a member of our inaugural graduating class of 2020, has enlisted in the Navy. Holly recently completed her initial training and Logistics Support certification. She has now been posted to HMAS Cairns and will support patrol boats and survey ships in North Queensland. Holly's family report that she is loving the Navy and all the opportunities that it provides her.

Jennifer Stevenson & Christie Richardson 
Your Pathway Team

This Friday we acknowledge the National Day of Action Against Bullying. Our college theme aligns with this years national slogan- Kindness Culture- It Starts with you!

All students across Prep-Year 6 will participate in both an activity and a practical action. The students in Prep - Year 2 will focus on 'being kind'. Students will design pictures to understand the College High 5 Response to Bullying.

• Ignore
• Talk friendly
• Walk away
• Talk firmly
• Report

Students in Years 3-6 will focus on 'being brave'. They will explore being a safe, kind and respectful person both in daily interactions and online. All students will create a 'Braveness Pledge'. They will also explore how to use the 'High 5 Response' and how to be an Upstander in bullying situations.

All students will tie an orange ribbon on the Highfields Rd fence, as an outward message to all who drive past!

The College Wellbeing Framework contains further information around bullying and unacceptable behaviour and can be located on our College webpage. 

I invite you to have a conversation with your child asking them how they can be kind and brave and use the High 5 should they need to. Prep parents, check your child's home links today to find a handy fridge magnet of the High 5!

Bridget Rillie
Assistant Principal Wellbeing: Junior

The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program is a toolbox of strategies, skills, and knowledge. It helps you create a positive learning environment. Triple P is the world’s most widely researched parenting program with hundreds of clinical trials and real-world studies that prove it works for most families. It can work for you too — and now it’s online!

Triple P helps you:

• Raise happy, confident kids
• Manage misbehaviour so everyone in the family enjoys life more
• Set rules and routines that everyone respects and follows
• Encourage behaviour you like
• Take care of yourself as a parent
• Feel confident you’re doing the right thing

Because all families are different, Triple P has a range of ways to get your positive parenting program. So, if you’d like to do Triple P free in Queensland you can choose from:

• One-on-one sessions with a Triple P provider - personal sessions could be a few quick meetings or, if you need more support, a ten-week course.
• Group sessions There’s something for everyone – with one-off seminars, two-hour workshops and longer courses – all done in the company of other parents.
• Triple P Online Get all the positive parenting strategies in an eight-module course you do whenever, wherever you want.

And in case you’re wondering…Triple P won’t tell you how to be a parent. It’s more like a toolbox of ideas. You choose the strategies you need. You choose the way you want to use them. It’s all about making Triple P work for you!

The QLD Government is now offering the parents and carers of children up to 16 years of age, access to the The Triple P - Positive Parenting Program free of charge.

This also includes access to the Fear-Less Triple P program, which will help your child manage anxiety and become more emotionally resilient - this full toolkit of tips and ideas really works!

• Get a better understanding of anxiety and fear and what can be done about it
• Get a whole range of tools and strategies based on proven principles
• Know what to do when your child is anxious or upset
• You choose what works for you – adapt to suit your family, your values
• Do it on your phone, computer, or tablet
• Videos and fun interactive learning
• 24/7 online, at your place, at your pace
• Track your progress and print your certificate

There is also a program specifically for parenting teens!

More information about the different courses available and how to register are available below.

Jasmin Slack-Smith & Khara Saunders
Guidance Counsellors  

PEERS for TEENS® is one of the only evidence based social skills intervention programs.

The program is designed for motivated teens to learn ways to make and keep friends. PEERS for TEENS® is a 14-week program suited to young people on the autism spectrum, and also has proven efficacy for adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression and other social challenges.

Participants benefit from interactive weekly classes, which provide the opportunity to practise new skills during the session, and then again at home or in a familiar environment.

More information about this program is available here.

If you find it anything but easy to get your child talking about their day at school, you’re not alone.

The usual conversation in many households or school pick ups could sound something along the lines of “How was school?” “good…” “What did you learn?” “I don’t remember…”

Receiving the same three word answers over and over can often become disappointing.

Sometimes our children might be tired, or not in the mood to answer questions after school, and that’s ok. But if you’re looking to take a deeper dive and determine a way to find out more about their day, try asking some open-ended questions.

Take a look at the Fathering Projects suggestions here.

Last week I wrote of the importance of being physically active and the role exercise plays in the holistic development of the individual. While I will always recommend that all students involve themselves with physical activity, I underpin that message with an emphasis on the importance of balance.

In recent weeks we have held trials for All Schools Touch Football in the Senior school and Futsal in the Junior school. The numbers trialling for these opportunities are quite simply outstanding. We have come so far in just a few short years. Gone are the days when I literally had to walk the yard, begging and encouraging students to turn up to a trial. We are now in a position where there is true competition for spaces on teams, and this will only enhance the standing of the College in the school sports landscape.

As these teams and squads are selected, there will be a training component added to the already busy lives of these students. This is where balance must be maintained. If students are to add additional activities, how can they manage the increase in time and still maintain their academic and outside school commitments? The most important part of this from the perspective of staff involved in sport is communication. If a student is feeling overwhelmed/tired/helpless etc, early and honest communication with staff will ensure we are able to assist the student to rediscover their balance as efficiently as possible. I've had discussions with three Year 10 boys this week about their progress this year and all of them sighted time management as an issue for them.  If needed, please reach out.

This year we will hold our Cross Country Carnival as separate Senior school and Junior school events. The lost time earlier this term has squeezed the representative sport calendar with less time for everything! With this in mind, the Senior school carnival will be held on Thursday, 28 April with the Junior school carnival on Friday, 29 April.

Touch Football wound up last week and I would like to express my gratitude to the staff and parents who gave up their time to coach a team this season. The students and parents appreciate your efforts and I hope to see you back again next season!

Brad Griffiths
Middle Leader Sport and Student Engagement

Earlier this week, Sky from Year 10 was awarded the 'Spirit of Netball' award at the Netball Queensland Awards Night. 

Sky was recognised for her countless hours of dedication to netball through coaching, training, playing and officiating junior games. Well done, Sky! 

Click on the below link to view the snippet from 7news covering the story. 

Our before school care services provide a safe and fun environment for your kids before school. We open at 6:30am for those early drop-offs, and we offer a wide range of breakfast foods. Your children can finish homework, play board games, do crafts, play group games and do many more engaging activities before school begins. 

If you are required to drop your children off early to school, consider enrolling them in before school care to ensure they are engaged and growing in a safe, comfortable and supervised environment. 

Contact HIGcare@tckc.qld.edu.au or 0408 160 891 for more details.

Please find attached our vacation care program for April 2022. This program is jam-packed full or fun and exciting activities for your children this Easter. Please book in asap to secure your place.

You can also find attached our Mini Golf and Bikes & Scooters permission forms. If your child will be attending on these days, the forms must be completed and signed prior to the activity. Please note that departure and arrival times, and bus route may be subject to change depending on the number of children attending. Should changes occur, updated details will be provided to parents of attending children.

Mary MacKillop OSHC
HIGcare@tckc.qld.edu.au