Message from the Principal

Dr Barclie Gallogray

Welcome to the Basilikos for 2021.

If you are like me you have probably wondered why the Mackay Christian College yearbook is called Basilikos. Just to scratch that itch, the term ‘basilikos’ means “belonging to the king” in Greek. As a Christian school, we see our entire college as belonging to God, the king.

From a Christian world view, this book is a celebration of everything we as a college have done for the year 2021 and all of it is done for the Glory of the one who created us. That is why the book is called the “Basilikos’, it is God’s yearbook.

2021, the first year in the new ‘COVID normal’ era. This year saw us being able to once again host and be involved in the myriad of activities we have traditionally undertaken (as long as we socially distanced and logged in using the Government’s people tracking app of course). some that were delayed from the previous year, we engaged in them with passion! Our Open Day was a great example, attendance was almost 50% higher than 2019, and the displays and fun were probably 100% better.

This year also saw the beginning of the Formula student programme for Year 11 and 12 students studying at the Trade Training Centre as well as a slew of amazing performances by our students in the academics, sports, arts and every other area we could get involved in. Congratulations to the students and a big thank you to all of the dedicated staff who made these activities, learning and achievements happen.

2021 was another year where I was proud to be the principal of this awesome school. Enjoy this book as a glimpse into our amazing year together.

Dr Gallogray