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ISART, an exhibition of Year 12 Visual Arts, Photography, Media and Graphic Design, opened on the evening of 8 November at the Isabella Campus. Guests were also treated to a display of Textiles and Fashion as well as performances by some of our Music students. The exhibition was officially opened by Rauny Worm, CEO of the Tuggeranong Arts Centre and remained on display for two weeks.

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The College received over 50 entries for the INSPIRE Art Competition. Well done to all who entered! Select artworks were displayed at the INSPIRE Exhibition at the Tuggeranong Arts Centre in September. Names of the winning entries are on the

Competitions page.

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former student shares her skillsFive years ago, Chelsea Agno graduated from St Mary MacKillop College with dreams of becoming an artist. With those dreams now realised, Chelsea returned to MacKillop in 2017 to inspire the College’s aspiring artists to do the same.

After a successful trial of the Artist@MacKillop program last year, MacKillop invited Chelsea to participate in the program for 2017, bringing her into the College a number of times in Semester 1 to share her knowledge and skills with MacKillop’s art students.

Chelsea is a graphic designer, illustrator, and artist with a passion for 3D graphics. In just five years, she has already had a successful career, winning multiple competitions, working for high-profile clients like hip-hop artist J. Cole, and having her work featured in a range of magazines. She is now an intern with No Cure Magazine.

So what advice does Chelsea have for MacKillop’s aspiring artists?

“Don’t compare yourself to other artists; work on your craft as often as you can, maybe even every day; take it easy; talk to other artists; network.

“During my career, I’ve been rejected from a lot of competitions and a lot of jobs but that has directed me onto the right path and taught me some valuable lessons. I think it’s important to receive criticism and receive feedback from other people in order to improve your work.”

melbourne excursionIn August, 17 Visual Arts students flew to Melbourne with Mrs Prestipino and Mrs Murdoch. Over the course of three days and two nights students were exposed to a range of art experiences in Victoria’s capital city.

Day 1: we toured the National Gallery of Victoria and then explored the exciting and fascinating animated world of Wallace & Gromit and Friends: The Magic of Aardman at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI).

Day 2: we ventured further afield to Heide Museum of Modern Art with its fascinating history and very important contribution to modern art in Australia, its extensive sculpture garden and exhibitions of contemporary artmaking.

Day 3: was a highlight with a street art tour led by a practicing street artist through famous alleys such as Hosier Lane and lesser known lanes teeming with amazing artworks. The afternoon was spent at Blender Studios learning the art of stencilling with experienced street artists and producing our very own works to take home.

It was a busy but rewarding three days with students enjoying not only the wide range of art experiences on offer but the excitement and the challenges of Melbourne city life, navigating public transport and eating at restaurants and cafes in well-known locations such as Lygon St.

We look forward to offering this experience to Year 11/12 Visual Arts, Photography, Graphic Design and Media students again in 2019.

tamara murdochVisual Arts Coordinator

design canberra photography compKieran Mala (Year 12) won 3rd place in the Design Canberra Photography competition. The theme was Canberra’s architecture from the 1950’s to the 1960’s. Kieran photographed the Alexandra building in Woden to show that not all the stunning mid-century architecture in Canberra has stood the test of time and that beauty could be found in all places, even the forgotten ones.

anu blueprints competitionYear 12 student Samantha Thomas gained second place in the ‘Innovation and Execution’ category of the ANU Blueprints competition. Samantha’s work, titled ‘Versatility in Fashion ‘ was a collection of photos and had to be “a design that represents innovative thinking and expert execution”. Samantha’s work was exhibited from the 10-23 August in the ANU School of Arts gallery with a prize of $250.

gai brodtmann christmas card competitionCongratulations to Rachel Manangan (Year 9), whose entry in Gai Brodtmann’s 2017 Christmas Card Competition has been chosen as the winning design. The theme for competition was Christmas in Canberra. Rachel’s design will now feature on the Member for Canberra’s 2017 Christmas Card to the community.

Year 8 student Aaron Hilborn’s entry, Banksia Crow, in the Australian National Botanic Gardens Photographic Competition received a Commended certificate for the ‘altered images’ category. This competition was open to students in Years 7 to 12 across the nation.

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inspire art compCongratulations to the following students who have won awards and/or prizes for the Inspire Art Competition:

Overall Winner: Ben WigganMixed Media: Lana MalonePeople’s Choice: Ben FreeneYr 7/8 First Place: Beau LovelockYr 7/8 Second Place: Jewel EastYr 7/8 Highly Commended: Harrison LyeYr 9/10 First Place: Felix HuberYr 9/10 Second Place: Jasmine HarveyYr 9/10 Highly Commended: Rachel MananganYr 11/12 First Place: Rosie MingayYr 11/12 Second Place: Kieran Mala

There were over 50 entries - well done to all who entered. The official opening of the INSPIRE Exhibition took place on Thursday 21 September.

Thank you to the judges who assisted me this year: Mr Aidan Brunskill and Ms Narelle Phillips (Tuggeranong Arts Centre).

tamara murdochVisual Arts Coordinator


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Piano/keyboard is the most played instrument at MacKillop, followed by the guitar.

47% of students believe that they can sing.

MUSICAL MACKILLOP

A total of 54% of students claim to have the ability to play a musical instrument or sing.

YOUR FAVOURITE PERFORMING ART?

Music, 45%Drama, 32%Dance, 23%

LIFE’S A STAGE

17% of students say they’ve performed in front of the school (at assemblies, in the musical, etc).

Another 20% say they haven’t done so, but would, if given the opportunity.


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hairspray jrSt Mary MacKillop College congratulates the cast and crew of the College musical, Hairspray Jr, after four impressive performances at the Wanniassa Campus Theatrette in July.

Principal Michael Lee’s praise after the final show on Friday was widely shared by the packed audience, with the general sentiment that Hairspray Jr was another standout in the long tradition of performing arts success at MacKillop.

The musical was an upbeat and energetic affair, with powerful songs, theatrical choreography, fun costumes, interesting characters, and relevant themes. The talent that students brought to the acting, singing, and dancing made for a truly entertaining experience.

The College thanks the core production team of Mrs Mansfield, Mrs van Doorn, Mrs McKenzie, Mrs Jiear, and Performing Arts Captain Natasha Brittain for the many hours they spent perfecting every aspect of the musical.

Congratulations to the entire cast and crew who produced a stellar performance every night.

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variety night

a night to remember

Variety Night took place at the Wanniassa Campus Theatrette on Thursday 24 August, with students delivering a range of stunning vocal and instrumental performances, breathtaking dance pieces, emotional drama routines, gymnastics, and good humour!

The talents of students from across all years of the College were of an extremely high standard.

Congratulations to all involved - the performers, the sound and lighting crew, the backstage team, the Performing Arts faculty, the Student Representative Council, and those who came to support our students!

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acting up! festivalThis year, our Year 12 Drama students performed as part of the ‘ACTING UP!’ festival. They presented an original work ‘What Would Your Answer Be?’ The piece explored the questions: If you were to die today, would you feel satisfied with all you have achieved? Does evil exist? And what happens after you die?

The ensemble performance was precise, creative and impressive. Following their success they were invited to present their piece at the Gala performance on Tuesday 6 June. This Gala showcased the best acts from across the festival. They joined drama students from across the ACT as they presented their original performance at the Playhouse, Canberra Theatre Centre.

Congratulations to all members of the Year 12 Drama class.

bella van doornPerforming Arts Teacher

class clownsOn Tuesday 21 March a group of seven brave students competed in Class Clowns, a comedy competition for school aged students run as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. The performance space was the Canberra Theatre where they first participated in a comedy workshop run by an industry professional. This was followed by a performance where students performed their comedy routine for a live audience as part of the 2017 Canberra Comedy Festival. Routines could be musical comedy, group sketches or stand up.

Once again MacKillop showcased why we are truly a force to be reckoned with the largest number of entrants and every student receiving well-deserved praise and excellent feedback about their hilarious routines. We are looking forward to Class Clowns 2018 where we aim to have students chosen to participate in Melbourne as part of the National Final.

Congratulations to the following legends that are surely just a few performances away from international fame and glory… Callum Wardell, Tayla Harnas, Audrey Kent, Megan Giudes, Robert Kjellgren, Cale Merriman and David Hiscock.

jeremy margosisPerforming Arts Teacher

dance festSt Mary MacKillop College was represented by three groups at the 2017 Youth Dance Festival from both campuses. This was an opportunity to perform in a non-competitive environment. The festival is a celebration of dance that embraces differences, creativity, teamwork and building relationships.

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On 15 March, 100 Performing Arts students traveled to Sydney to see Aladdin at the Capitol Theatre. It was a fabulous opportunity that was enjoyed by all.

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Congratulations to the Year 12 Drama class, which put on its Senior Production, The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, over two nights in November. The class also performed for junior students at the Wanniassa Campus.

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In Week 5, approximately 35 students from Years 7-10 went to Winmalee Christian Conference Centre in the Blue Mountains for MacKillop’s premier Performing Arts Camp. Whilst at camp, we were split up into different group (Vocals group, Concert Band and Year 7-9 Rock Band) and each group rehearsed a selection of songs in their chosen field. We also ran activities each night, a Trivia Competition on the first night and a Talent Show on the second. In our down time, we took a break from music by playing air hockey or pool in the games room, shooting some basketball hoops outside or drinking tea and coffee by the fireplace as someone played guitar. With friendly hosts, enthusiastic teachers and entertaining activities, Performing Arts Camp was certainly my most rewarding school camp, and one that we hope MacKillop continues to run in the future.

callum dohertyYear 8 Student

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fashionfashionsenior fashionIn Senior Fashion, students have opportunities to develop their creative potential through the medium of fabrics and textiles. The design process is an integral part of the course.

Students are also challenged by the ‘Recycle and Reuse’ unit, which requires them to experiment and manipulate everyday products.

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interior designStudents can study Interior Design in Years 10-12. This course helps students to discover and explore individual style and talents through the design of items for the home or business.


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the kerchiefstudent fashion

BY ASHY KINSELLA

The kerchief is one of the most debated MacKillop fashion statements. Is it unique? Yes. Is it stylish? Maybe. Is it an amazing food catcher, most definitely. But catching food isn’t the only thing the kerchief can do. Did you know there are 101 uses for it?

MAKEUP1/4 of MacKillop girls DO NOT wear makeup:

30% wear it for special occasions only15% wear makeup out of school regularly30% wear makeup every day, including at school

3% of boys at MacKillop say they wear makeup - now we know not all students take the Yearbook Survey seriously, but we like to report our findings nevertheless.

1. A handkerchief2. A napkin 3. A picnic rug for a mouse 4. A gas mask5. A cowboy dress-up 6. A pirate dress-up 7. A sailor dress up 8. A Muslim headdress 9. A cancer headdress10. A regular scarf11. A makeshift shelter 12. A rucksack 13. A rope to Rapunzel it out of class14. A skipping rope15. A blanket for the poor16. A farewell handkerchief 17. A surrender handkerchief18. A blood pressure arm band for

snake bites (tourniquet)19. A bib20. A braid for sports 21. A braid for your braid 22. A prop snake23. A belt 24. A sling shot 25. A regular sling26. A feminist icon (i.e. Rosie the

Riveter)27. A sweat towel 28. A cheat paper 29. Sewing material30. A loin cloth31. An old lady headscarf 32. Any spontaneous flight attendant

jobs 33. A fire blanket (not recommended)34. Fire kindling

35. A cheese cloth 36. A floor rag37. A dish cleaner 38. A tiny table cloth 39. A very flat pillow 40. A water filter41. A green (well technically teal)

shopping bag42. An ineffective phone case 43. A piece of paper44. A hair tie45. A laptop cleaner46. A tissue 47. A bookmark48. A very thin computer case49. A stubby cooler 50. A wristband51. A bandana52. A makeshift pencil case 53. Origami material 54. A leather seat cover 55. A lanyard 56. A very long dress for your pet rat

(oddly specific)57. For water spill mop-ups58. A flu season mask59. A shoe polisher 60. A face towel 61. A hand towel62. A tea towel63. A very small beach towel64. A shawl65. A trendy necklace66. Hand cuffs 67. A flat hat68. Ear muffs69. A conjoined glove

70. A dog blanket 71. A cat blanket (yes there is a

difference)72. A bull fighter cape73. A regular cape for spontaneous

super hero jobs74. A bandage 75. A banner76. A bath mat77. Undies 78. One sock79. A very big ring80. Half a skirt (start a new trend)81. Nail polish remover wipe82. Baby wipes (though again, not

recommended)83. One square of carpet 84. Makeup remover 85. A very ineffective drink bottle 86. A trombone cleaner (just what

everyone needs)87. A turban 88. A baby blankets89. A clothes patch (for all your ripped

jeans)90. A sleeping mask 91. A blind fold 92. An ice pack cover93. A beauty blender 94. A paint canvas95. A hair bow96. A glasses cleaner 97. A drink coaster 98. A magic carpet 99. A wedding veil 100. An Ant tent….OR101. A school uniform item

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blazerSo you’re representing the school and need to choose a blazer. What should you be looking for?

1. Wear a long sleeve shirtThis applies to boys – the first thing you’ll want to do if you’re wearing a blazer is to wear a long sleeve school shirt underneath. The overall look is much nicer if you’ve got around 1cm of your shirt cuff visible.

2. Make sure the blazer fits.If the blazer pulls and forms an ‘X’ when buttoned, it’s too tight. If your shoulders and arms are restricted, it’s too tight. However, if the blazer shoulders extend past your natural shoulder, it’s too loose.

3. Do up the top buttonOn a blazer that fits, you’re not (usually) meant to do up the bottom button, so leave that one undone and do up the top button. Our school blazers have two buttons.

4. The collarMr Gapare always suggests that girls let their shirt/dress collars come outside and on top of their blazer collar, while boys should keep their shirt collar under their blazer collar.

CLOTHING2/3 of MacKillop students don’t care about brand names when they’re buying clothes. The remaining third look for particular brands when they’re updating their wardrobe.

17% of students say that the clothes they wear are about making a statement.

UNIFORMWe asked students what they prefer the look of - the winter or summer uniform. For girls, the summer dress (66%) was preferred to the shirt (and kerchief), while it was much closer between the two variants for the boys. In the end, 54% of boys said they liked the summer uniform best, but it’s pleasing to note that there’s a large percentage of boys (the remaining 46%) who appreciate the classic look of a shirt and tie.

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the opportunity of a lifetimeDuring the Christmas holidays of 2016, I and 17 other lucky students had the opportunity of a lifetime: we visited France. Paris, Le Havre, Rouen and Honfleur were only some of the amazing cities and towns we visited. The stay in Paris included visiting the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, walking to Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, chocolate factories, and the catacombs.

We spent several nights on homestay in Le Havre where students from our sister school, St Joseph’s, selflessly took us in to experience a real French family culture. I was fortunate enough, as well as another student, to study in the beautiful country for a further two months once the group had continued their journey. I am so grateful for this experience and blessed to have made so many new friends that I still communicate with today.

paula o'sullivanYear 12 Student

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the trip to japanDuring the mid-year Semester break, 15 MacKillop students from Years 9 - 12 traveled to Japan. The students spent 10 days exploring Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Matsue before embarking on a nine-day homestay with families of our Japanese sister school, Oki High, located on a remote island in the Sea of Japan. The focus of the trip was cultural immersion, with students also having the opportunity to practice their Japanese language skills.

peter johnsonProject Officer - International Programs

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DURING THE Term 3 holidays, six students journeyed to Italy with Mr Johnson and Ms De Ambrosis. The trip took us to major historical sites, such as the Colosseum, the Pantheon and the Vatican, as well as cities including Verona, Venice and Florence.

While our time in these places was splendid, I believe that I speak for all when I say that the most rewarding and enjoyable part of the trip was in Padua, with our hosts, who had previously visited us in Australia. Our friendship and their hospitality (and food) equated to a marvellous experience.

I would also like to take this moment to thank Mr Johnson for all of his work in planning this trip and ensuring that it went ahead with so few people and Ms De Ambrosis for her efforts as well.

dominic strmotaYear 11 Student

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exchange student: lolaFor me, visiting Australia was like a dream come true. It’s impressive that to think that I visited a country on the other side of the world. I had the chance of visiting Australia with real Australians that were able to share their culture with me and their way of life. Australia is a country that has both incredible modern cities and a very dangerous and wild outback. Having this chance to come on an exchange was really incredible and helped the improvement of my English very much.

host: alisonLola’s plane touched down in Canberra on 7 June. This was the start of a massive adventure, not only for Lola but for me as well. I was introduced to a small part of the French cuisine and learnt some tips on speaking French. I saw Australia in a different light and learnt to appreciate the small things. I learnt more about my country than I already knew, and did so many things that I would never have done. We smashed four capital cities from Melbourne to Brisbane and everything in between. We made some of the best memories, and I hope her experience was just as good as mine.

world challengeIn November, three teams of Year 10 and 11 students left on a 30-day expedition through Vietnam and Cambodia.

Preparation for the expedition started way back in October 2016 when students planned their itinerary. The next stage of the program was a training expedition over two days in Wee Jasper where students were guided through a number of experiences such as: first aid, casualty evacuation, river crossings, lost procedures, safety on steep ground and crossing busy roads.

In Vietnam and Cambodia students will visit historic Hoi An, do multiple treks through the jungle, visit Ho Chi Minh City, take part in community engagement and visit the temples of Angkor.

sam mccombeWorld Challenge Teacher

Over the year, MacKillop has enjoyed hosting a number of students from our International sister schools. In February, MacKillop was visited by 20 students from our French sister school, Institution St Joseph’s in Le Havre. In September, MacKillop hosted 22 students from our Italian sister school, Liceo Fermi, Padua. Thank you to the MacKillop families who generously opened their homes to our guests. The thoughts below are from an exchange student and her MacKillop host.

where did you go in 2017?Lots of students travelled overseas in 2017, either with the school or with their families. These

were the most popular destinations (countries or specific destinations) for our students.

The three most popular destinations, in order, were: New Zealand, the USA, and Thailand

Bali

Hawaii

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52%

3%

6%

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mackillop launches new driving campaignSt Mary MacKillop College hosted the launch of a new ANCAP campaign in support of safer vehicle choices. MacKillop students joined with the ACT Minister for Road Safety, Shane Rattenbury MLA, and ANCAP Chief Executive Officer, James Goodwin, to launch the campaign via Facebook Live in July. The campaign is aimed at young drivers to raise their awareness of the benefits of newer, safer cars. The campaign poses the question, “What’s your ANCAP?” encouraging all road users to check the ANCAP safety rating of their current or prospective car.

To illustrate the importance of a safer vehicle, ANCAP brought a pair of crash-tested cars – one from 1998 with a one-star ANCAP rating and one from 2015 with a five-star rating – and showed students how different the damage to the vehicles could be in an accident depending on the vehicle’s rating. The older car crumbled in a way that would have crushed the driver and passengers, while the cabin of the newer vehicle remained relatively unscathed.

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recommended readingLooking for some entertaining literature? We asked English faculty members what they’d

recommend for a bit of light reading.

The Girl on the Train Paula Hawkins

All the Light We Cannot See

Anthony Doerr

The Dry Jane Harper

Elegance of the Hedgehog

Muriel Barbery

The Rosie Project Graeme Simsion

The God of Small Things

Arundhati Roy

63%Books/novels

36%Online News

25%Magazines

18%Blogs

15%Newspapers

Tales From a Tall Forest

Shaun Micallef

High Fidelity Nick Hornsby

We asked students to rate their confidence levels when

delivering oral presentations. Out of all students, Year 7

are the most confident, while boys typically have less fear

speaking in front of their peers than girls.

40% of students at MacKillop say they can speak more than one language (although the level at which they can speak

those languages is another matter). An impressive 10%

claim that they speak three or more different languages.

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

When Breath Becomes Air

Paul Kalanithi

The Cuban Affair Nelson de Mille

Inferno Dan Brown

what do you read?70% of students say they read outside of the requirements of their classes. What do people read?

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debatingEvery year, Catholic Primary schools participate in a debating competition and we are asked to provide friendly, confident students practiced in debating protocols. This year, Miriam Mayenco, Erin Trevillion, Alexandra Owen, Nicholas Batten and Matthew Miller and Alexis Lanuza volunteered their services for five weeks, traveling to Holy Family, Holy Trinity, St Jude’s, St John Vianney and St Francis Primary schools. The primary students loved having our students as adjudicators and they certainly impressed the staff at these schools.Thanks team!

nicola mclennanEnglish Coordinator - Isabella

joe cinque's consolationOn Sunday 26 October 1997 at 1.50pm Joe Cinque was pronounced dead.

Many Year 12 Tertiary students have been given the opportunity to read Joe Cinque’s Consolation as part of the English syllabus called Perspectives.

Former Detective Superintendent Ranse came to the Isabella campus on Thursday 7 September to speak with students about his experiences of the case, his interactions with Singh, her family and the Cinque family. After an introduction in which he outlined his thirty years of experience with the AFP and his experience of the investigation, students were invited to ask questions in an open forum style afternoon. Mr Ranse was measured in his responses and offered insight into the justice system and more significantly on human motivations and behaviours. Significantly, his main message was that our motto ‘Faith and Courage’ is one we must carry in our lives as individuals. That what we know to be morally right and true must inform our courage to stand up and use our voice against what we know to be wrong.

I want to thank Greg Ranse, Tahlia Howard and her father for making this one more educational highlight of our 2017 academic year.

nicola mclennanEnglish Coordinator - Isabella

lit societyOn 18 September, Lit Society conducted an expedition to the University of New South Wales Canberra to witness their current book’s author, Isobelle Carmody, speak. As an Australian author, Carmody is an inspiration to all, and her speech was heart-felt throughout. She spoke of her experiences growing up, her inspiration for her most brilliant novels, and her smashing advice to aspiring authors and readers alike. For Lit Society, the experience was unforgettable, and one they hope will stimulate others to join them in their not-so-fiction adventures!

jade patonYear 10 Student

feminist writers festivalSome of our students and staff attended the Feminist Writers Festival in October. Here are some reflections:

“A real writer will write with something to say. They will write with a purpose and with a passion to share something with the world despite the deviation from those with “better opinions” or more “developed ideas”. I have a long road ahead with many experiences worth writing about waiting just around the corner. To become a great writer, I must write often and write with a purpose.” - Zoe Hoare, Year 12

“I find it fascinating how in the 21st century you have to be part of a racial or sexual orientation group to be a feminist. I am a white Australian woman who on occasion has a really interesting story to tell and I would consider myself a feminist. But is that too bland? Do the stories I wish to share become meaningless because of the colour of my privileged skin or because I haven’t gone through enough hardship? Writers should be empowering and the words that they write should have a moment of impact to inspire people to do good things and stand up for what they believe in. That’s feminism.” - Cara Lehr, Year 12

“We do not live within strict categories, rather intersections. Each individual has a unique experience based on how their multiple identities intermingle. It is our role as humans to understand the differences among us all and to accept the differing challenges we all face, together.” - Shweta Venkataraman, Year 12

french excursion to the ngaIn March, more than 40 Year 8 students who study French attended the exhibition at The National Gallery. When we walked into the exhibit, it felt like we were really at Versailles. Paintings and sculptures surrounded the rooms as we walked in. The exhibit held many interesting treasures from the palace nearby Paris. We learnt about the kings and queens that lived in Versailles and the French Revolution. Did you know that King Louis XIV called himself the Sun King? Or that King Louis XVI and his wife Marie Antoinette were executed at the guillotine during the French Revolution? After the exhibit we walked into the activity centre and made golden crowns and took photos in the activity centre. We had lots of fun at the Versailles exhibit and would love to experience it again.

halle, lana + rebeccaYear 8 students

french moviesThis year we have watched two amazing movies in French class. The two French movies that we have watched as part of our studies are The Finishers(De toutes nos forces) and Belle et Sebastian. The stories were very realistic and down to earth and they were also quite sentimental. We like French movies in the sense that they’re more realistic with their storylines, and their settings are more natural than traditional, modern day Hollywood movies. They were both set in the mountains and featured young people going through struggles with family relationships. It was fun to hear how French people pronounce different words and to compare Australian customs to French ones. Our rating: 4 etoiles

eva meffert + neve wilkinYear 7 students

mardi grasOn 27 February, we celebrated Mardi-Gras, also known as Shrove Tuesday, or Fattening Tuesday. This day refers to events of the Carnival celebrations, the day before Ash Wednesday. Mardi-Gras is significant in France because it is the celebration period before the fasting season of Lent. This is celebrated in many other countries, by consuming pancakes.

For the Year 9 French class, we went to the kitchens and cooked our own pancakes and some of us even made crepes; all with the help of Ms Campbell and Mrs Thorp.

angela mcleish + emily croft-sharpYear 9 students

year 9 italianThe Year 9 Italian students have had a wonderful time this year, learning the language and discovering the culture. As part of our journey, we felt we needed to get a really good taste of Italy – and how better to do that than through Italian cuisine!

Hence, one double lesson we went to the kitchens having each prepared a recipe to share with the class. After cooking some delicious food, we all sat down to eat. Some students shared family recipes which was a delicious insight into the Italian culture.

We began with some antipasti, which included bread, bocconcini, prosciutto, salami and more. Then, onto the mains. We enjoyed carbonara and some calzone. Finally, what is Italian cuisine without cannoli or tiramisu? It was the sweetest way to wrap up a delicious meal!

We all had an excellent time cooking and enjoying the company while we discovered the flavours of Italy. Fino al prossimo anno, anno nove! Grazie Signora Campbell and Signora White for helping us in cucina.

julia + jakeYear 9 students


languageandliteraturebook week book week

Escape to Everywhere was the theme of Book Week 2017. During Book Week, students participated in activities such as dressing up, using the green screen to have their photo taken reading a book, entering a competition to win one of the 20th anniversary editions of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, and having the chance to try out an unlock the box strategy game.

At the Wanniassa IRC, a chess competition was held during Term 3. Each Tuesday and Thursday at recess participants challenged each other to try to become the chess champion. In the grand final the

eventual winner continued his undefeated streak. Congratulations to the champion Aaron Nguyen and to the runner-up Lucas O’Dea.

At the start of Term 4, the fiction area of the library was reorganised with the shelving being placed with the nonfiction books. This has left a large area for the students to sit and enjoy reading. All the fiction books have been sorted into genres to make the selection of books easier for the students.

cathryn thomasTeacher Librarian

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stories + poems


stories+poemschild’s eyes

by Riley Shield, Year 12 I like to wake up early, to watch the moon and the sun wave goodbye to one another. Because it’s a fact that sleep takes up half of your life. But what’s fiction is thinking that leaving this life intact is a plausible mission.

So do everything. Because everything comes around only once.

Sleep might be your drug and your bed your dealer, but why not get high on life instead?

I use to sleep in and roll dice with life, gambling ‘what if’s’ instead of ‘how can’s.’ Until one day, on a pink piece of paper. Someone told me “you remind me of superman.”

And ever since then I’ve thought that ‘I can.’

I like to watch galaxies form and fade in my coffee each day.

I like to wonder, how high I can go because 6ft above and 6ft below are not that far apart.

I like to wonder, why my face hurts from smiling and why it’s a much nicer pain than when I’m crying.

So smile.

And remember there’s always ‘good’ in ‘goodbye’ and there’s satisfaction in knowing that you tried.

I like to wonder, how my life’s like a soft drink I don’t ever want to go flat. I want the bubbles of my dreams to rise to the surface and explode in starbursts like the crow’s feet that form at the corners of my eyes when I see something that’s mine.

And if coffee stains are experience than I’d look like a coaster. And in saying that some things are harder to get over. But although all these memories are not all that great, they’re mine. And that all we’ll ever have, is the only thing we’ve got.

I like to wonder, how my life’s like a down-hill race with no brakes. Where everyone crashes into flames and your car full of memories is the only thing that matters. So burn alive, and make ripples that never subside.

I like to wonder, whether this is all I’ll ever have and need; a pen with some paper; a couple of dreams in my head; along with a will to want, until the day that I’m dead.

Knowing, that the least we can do, is everything.

fantasy worlds

by Halle Bates, Year 8

I walk into the lonely city; abandoned houses create smoke although no one is home. Yellow smog peers around every twist and turn in the dirty streets. Torn wires spark and ruined buildings crumble on top of each other. A whirling sound from above and voice along with it shred through my ears. “Why are you here? This area is restricted from access!” They had found me. I run through the neglected city as dead trees hide me from the danger above. Rocks attempt to trip me over and the yellow smog blinds me and my enemy. Sirens wail and they follow above me. Safety is mine until the Earth dwellers come after me. I just have to locate to the old train station.

why australia and tasmania are separate from each other

by Vinn Martiniello, Year 7

Many years ago, at the beginning of time, there was an Australian legend about two islands.

The story began with two brothers called Australiana and Austin who once fought over everything. They fought over who was the strongest, who could run the fastest, day and night they competed with each other.

Then one day the two brothers had a competition to see who could build the best land. Together they had made an island.

The two brothers had great powers. Australiana had the power of ground and Austin had the power of vegetation so together they decided to finally work together and make an island. Australiana built the base of the island as well as the ground level of this island. Austin started adding trees and grass to the island. But later on Austin made Australiana mad by making animals of many different shapes and sizes.

This made Australiana SO mad he nearly exploded! His mind was spinning, how could he do this? He must have had help, where did these powers come from?

He didn’t have them before and Australiana didn’t have any new powers. So Australiana confronted his brother. Austin told him it was like a daydream. He could imagine these creatures he called animals in his mind. They were just so much fun to see, and when he opened his eyes there they were, all furry and cute and jumpy and strange.

Soon after confronting his brother, Australiana got mad so the two brothers fought on their island. After years of battle Australiana was still so mad he closed his eyes and imagined the island breaking into two pieces, one for him and one for Austin. Then they could make their lands the way they wanted without always fighting and destroying the best bits they had made.

When he opened his eyes the land began to shake and roll. He had made an earthquake and it broke off the small chunk of the island Austin was on. The earthquake sent it floating miles and miles away from the main island.

Australiana was quick to claim his victory saying, “Look, brother, look what I did. I made an earthquake. And now I will name my island Australia”. Austin was so shocked by the power his brother had shown, he decided never to speak to Australiana again and named his little island Tasmania. Here he continued to grow beautiful plants and flowers and made amazing creatures. The two brothers have been enemies ever since.

And that’s the legend of why Australia and Tasmania are separate from each other.

the valley

by Julia del Dianco + Caitlyn Williams, Year 9

A chill ran down my spine. The cool air brushed the hair across my face, like fresh grass in the wind. I woke with a jolt, sweeping the hair out of my eyes. I looked around. There was a wispy white blanket of mist covering the ground. I couldn’t tell where I was. I felt the familiar panic beyond reasons start in my stomach, rising up. I tried to control it, the way I had been taught. It wouldn’t work. I didn’t know what was going on.

I heard a crack, the breaking of a branch. I turned around, terrified something was there. Out of the mist there was a shadow appearing. First the head, a dark silhouette. I couldn’t tell what it was. The wind was screaming in my ears, almost to the point of being deafening. The shadow was getting closer, closer and closer. It started to reach towards me, a ghastly face appearing out of the white mist. The teeth were gnarled and rotted, almost more black than white. The eyes glazed and dead, all life sucked from them.

The wind picked up, howling through the trees. My hair covered my face; I braced myself forcing my eyes closed. Ready for the inevitable. I could smell the stench of death nearing.

But then there was nothing. I waited, tense, terrified. I slowly opened my eyes, a smaller figure, dark as midnight, had replaced the other. It was edging closer and closer, each movement sharp and animated. Its shoulders broadened like a bird’s wings opening, ready to pounce. I squinted… it was a bird. It was the biggest black crow I’d ever seen. It gained speed, toward me. A train going at a million miles per hour, a car flying dangerously toward me. It skidded at my side and stalled for a moment. It wouldn’t hurt me. It wouldn’t dare.

Mockingly, it lifted its leg, and extended its claws as if laughing at my terror. It began to dig. At me. I shrieked in unbearable pain. Every second, it burrowed deeper and deeper into my ear… further… further. I could feel my brain squelching as the claws dug deeper, scraping inside my head. The claws began to draw out of my head. I could feel my innards being dragged along with it. I screeched –

“NO! HELP ME! ANYBODY! GOD HELP ME!”

With one final agonizing tug I felt a deep weight sink into the side of my head. Then, I felt no pain. I looked below me, my body demented and ruined. The crow picked at my remains, like a vulture at a feast. I left behind what was left of me, for the next unfortunate soul to discover.

in the middle of the night

by Laurina Wellfare, Year 7

I woke up with the feeling someone was there. It was pitch black and my body was freezing. Suddenly, a small black figure leapt across my desk. It had ears like a goblin! Death crept closer! Beams of light flickered on, blinding me. Who forgot to put the cat to bed?


stories + poems

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the beast within

by Nicholas Batten, Year 10

The flame of hate climbs the fuse to the bomb,The sparks sear his eyes.Nails digging and cutting, The trickle of red hateHits the ground silently.Eyes thrown behind a black screen, Senses masked and scattering.Lips glued back, Only to show white, gnarled rock, And red water cascades into the black.Then the clock. Tick. Tock.Time slows, stop.Breathing. Slow, heavy, ragged, The chest empties then then fills rapidly, The soles land on rocks, jagged.Self, backed up into the black, Betrayed and hurt.

Pushed to the dirt, Pressure to pulse, Breath to beat.Senses sharp as a knife,The hunt begins.Kindness leaks through the crack. Drip.Drip.Drip.The illusion of sanity shatters.Resentment jammed up inside,The dam wall splinters,Then breaks. The uncontrollable wave,Hate floods the system.

The man gone, The beast stands instead.

the grave mistake

by Samantha Urbaniak, Year 8Although the graveyard was filled with rows upon rows of headstones, the only soul in sight on this bitter night was a bitter old man. Half-stumbling, he snuck sheepishly out the rusty, ancient gates. His shadow danced briefly in the moonlight, before vanishing with the arrival of some dark clouds.

The chilling breeze blew quietly through the graveyard, yet you couldn’t tell, for the trees were dead and bare. The gate swung shut.

Bang!

Trapped.

From the thick fog ghosts and ghouls drifted towards the sky, eager for trouble. Menacing laughter could be heard in the distance, perhaps a coincidence, but none the less chilling. Alive once more, this graveyard will never be the same.

The Betrayal

Graveyard maintenance could turn anyone insane. Day after day, preserving the space of the dead, witnessing heartbreak and anxiety. The constant reminder of our limited existence, hanging in the air, yet old Benjamin stayed sane. At least the town thought so, for no one really knew him, only that he was always there. Benjamin had been working there for over 60 years, no one knew how long exactly, nor how old he was. He was just always there.

ten feet under the earth

by Lana Malone, Year 8He walked swiftly away, hands covered in dirt. His breath was quick and uneven, beads of sweat dripped down his brow. The cold wind blew through the tall dry grass that surrounded the many gravestones. Tree branches shook violently, as if they were scared of what the man had left behind. As he reached the cemetery gate he breathed a long sigh of relief, glancing back to see if anyone had followed him. Then he ran, he ran faster than he ever had. Adrenalin coursing through his veins, his heart pumped in his ears. But as he ran he could still hear the pounding of fists against hard wood and the screams of someone long forgotten under piles of dirt. He would never forget the sounds of his lover being buried alive. But it had to be done, she knew too much…

graveyard story

by David Mclauchlan, Year 8The tree’s branches drifted in the gentle midnight breeze, its shadows plucking at the cloak of darkness shrouding the rest of the graveyard as if it were a silent harp.

The beauty of its unheard melody known only to the spirits below, resting a never ending rest, undisturbed, until now.

The quiet controlled squelching sound of mud trying and failing to stop boots from leaving its sticky embrace became deafening as the peace of the world entered was shattered.

The silent symphony of shadows dissolved away as a blinding light appeared to guide this unwanted interloper on his way.

Yet more shadows formed behind the headstones as if the very spirits laid to rest there so long ago had been awoken just to recoil from the light.

The visitor continued their vile quest to disrupt the sacred, unending sound of silence, the unending night-time slumber of shadows brought to a close with every step they took towards their goal.

With each inch of progress the alien presence took a new world of peace was destroyed with the unmerciful torchlight that spewed forth from his hand.

Finally, after a seemingly eternal assault of chaos, the invader reached his goal.

The cold, snakelike metal of the gate coiled and writhed as it reached for the star studded sky, the moment of the metal’s agony captured and solidified to form the entrance to this kingdom of stillness.

a new chapter

by Aaron Nguyen, Year 7

Conscious enough to take a deep breath, the moment was approaching with much haste. A brand-new chapter in my life. An assurance of my destiny. Masses of people lined the parade, creating a kaleidoscope in my vision. The orchestra played, the crowds cheered. “Are you ready to take the oath, sir?”

when war descends

by Annabelle Vial, Year 7

The battlefield all around is a smouldering expanse of obliterated, lifeless land. In the distance, I still hear the roar of gunfire. My friends lie all around. Vacant eye slowly devour my soul. When war descends, we pay in blood. A single shot pierces the silences. A lone body falls.

the dragon’s island

by Zoe Stanford, Year 8

The dragon’s cry ripped through the air like a blunt knife across dry skin. Its crimson coat of scales shimmered in the moonlight. While the distant moon was casting the island in silver light, the small amount of wildlife hid in their lonely burrows, trying to flee the oncoming darkness. It was as if the night’s black void would suffocate the ever decreasing life. Fortunately, the full moon shone down, exposing the floating land that seemed to be defying gravity by just a sliver. It seemed as if the entire island could collapse into the churning waters below.

There was a stone white castle that has been rotting alone for what seems like centuries: the many dusty cobwebs and the invasion of shadowed bugs, crawling and skittering around the floors made creepy sounds that echoed across the cold walls.

careers

car eerscar eers

where are they now? the careers of some past studentswhere are they now? the careers of some past students

BEC HENDERSONWe’ve had a few

Olympians over the years, but none as successful

as Bec Henderson, who is one of the world’s best

Mountain Bike riders.

REECE INKPENReece’s skills as a chef

have taken him all around the globe. He’s even worked at a two-

Michelin-star restaurant on the other side of the

world.

work studiesThe Work Studies unit gives students the opportunity to do work experience, as well as providing them with important skills for gaining employment, accessing work-related information, presenting themselves to potential employers, and helping them to function effectively in the workplace.

KHIAL GILMARTINKhial was one of the first students to go through

the Trades Training Centre at MacKillop, and

he turned that experience into a career in plumbing.

TARA BOULDINGAs she looks to complete her PhD in 2018, Tara has worked on the research

of breast cancer cells and proteins - complex stuff,

for sure.

CHELSEA AGNOA career in art can be quite hard to achieve,

but Chelsea’s talents in graphic art and design

have seen her working on some insane projects over

the years.

LUKE EVANSLuke’s started his real

estate career through work experience. Since then, he has shot up the ranks - he

now calls auctions and manages 70 offices.

ADAM SPALETAAdam is a successful local

small business owner in the childcare field. He still

has ties to the College - he has employed several students from MacKillop

in recent times.

EMMA MITCHELLAfter MacKillop,

Emma gained several qualifications at university

before becoming a lawyer. She specialises in medical negligence and

public liability.

JANA BLACKHaving had a successful career in journalism with ABC News, WIN News,

and Prime, Jana is now a strategic communications

director.

GEOFF RYANThe odds are that a

number of our students had Geoff as their teacher

during their time at St Francis of Assisi. Maybe Geoff will come to teach

at MacKillop one day?

62%of students who are old enough to work have a job outside of school.

11%of students who are old enough to work actually have more than one job.

83%of students in Years 7-12 have some idea of what they want as a career.

7.5%Owning a business

12%Sports industry

We asked students what kind of career they’d like to have when they finish school. These were the top six responses:

11%Health industry

7%Performing Arts

7%Law enforcement/

Armed forces

7%Science & Research

careers stats+facts

careers and genderThere are still a few stereotypes going around in terms of career choices among boys and girls. Boys were most likely to desire a career in sport, a trade, or science, while girls preferred working in health or the arts. Interestingly, however, more girls wanted a career in law enforcement/armed forces than boys.


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